Director of Development, LMU Loyola Law School

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Under the direction of the Senior Director of Development, this position is charged with creating and implementing a comprehensive development program to engage and solicit alumni, parents, friends, community members, business and civic leaders to achieve the development goals for the School.

The Director of Development is personally responsible for soliciting and closing major gifts focused on gifts of $100,000 or more.

As the University Advancement content expert on the School, this position is responsible for educating and collaborating with all University Advancement development colleagues regarding funding opportunities within the School.

LMU believes that diversity and excellence go together; we seek to hire individuals who have a significant potential for cultural contribution in the workplace and a commitment to working effectively with colleagues and donors from diverse backgrounds.

Position Specific Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Senior Director, design and implement a comprehensive development plan to increase philanthropic support for funding priorities established by the Dean.

Focus on strategically identifying, engaging, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts of $100,000 or more, and stewarding donors to LMU Loyola Law School.

Achieve annual and campaign development goals. Build, develop and manage a portfolio of 100-125 major and principal gift prospects, with a goal of having 30-40 prospects in the solicitation phase of the donor cycle at any given time.

Execute at least 200 meaningful engagements and present 20+ proposals per year, with an expectation of escalating philanthropic goals. (50%)

Develop effective fundraising strategies in coordination and collaboration with the Senior Director and the Dean and other members of the University Advancement team.

Collaborate with all University Advancement partners including other unit-based development officers, Annual Giving & Annual Leadership Giving, Parent Giving, Principal Gifts, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Planned Giving, Advancement Information Services, and Special Events to achieve annual and campaign development goals.

Strategically coordinate strategies for major gift solicitations with University Advancement partners. Actively involve the Dean, department heads, faculty, and key volunteers in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation process as appropriate. (30%)

Work collaboratively with members of the Dean’s staff who provide support to the School’s development efforts in the areas of communications, partnerships, outreach, and scholarship selection.

Ensure that the awarding and reporting of scholarships and other gifts is completed accurately and appropriately. (20%)

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Promote and support an environment of diversity and inclusion.

Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct.

Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications

Typically a Bachelor’s Degree is required. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation / policy changes.

Minimum five years of experience in development or a related field, preferably in higher education. A track record that demonstrates solid fundraising results and demonstrated success soliciting and closing major gifts.

This includes the ability to plan, organize and implement fundraising activities effectively, as well as participate in high-level individual, corporate, and / or foundation solicitations.

Experience in promoting and coordinating the involvement of volunteers. Experience should be in progressively responsible positions.

Demonstrated ability to set priorities, coordinate multiple projects and personally ask and close gifts. Willingness to travel and work occasional weekend / evening hours.

Deal effectively and comfortably with high-level donor prospects. A high energy, goal oriented worker who is well organized and personable.

Utilize a creative approach to fundraising projects. Ability to effectively communicate the vision, values and mission of Loyola Marymount University, while capturing the interest of the prospect.

Demonstrated successful experience working with boards comprising prominent corporate and community volunteers and alumni.

Ability to collaborate with colleagues across multiple areas (i.e., academics, communications, business and finance, administration, government and community relations, external partnerships) to bring projects to completion successfully.

Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in preparing comprehensive reports and executive summaries incorporating complex, highly technical information.

Highly developed organizational and leadership skills.

Demonstrated computer competency in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and preferably have knowledge of Advance or other comparable fundraising systems.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Reasonable Expected Salary :

$120,000 - $140,000 / annually

Salary offer commensurate with education and experience.

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Salary range

$82,600.00 - $121,800.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society.

LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law.

We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)