Director Advancement Services

Essential Functions

Lead the Advancement Services Department and develop and implement a comprehensive data management plan for the Advancement Division including alumni and parent information, fundraising reporting and prospect management. Oversee the gift entry/financial management of all gift/pledge activity. Provide for the day-to-day management and performance evaluation of Advancement Services personnel.

Develop and regularly provide reports to document progress and for annual and major gift fundraising programs and University campaigns. Compile and maintain a policy and procedures manual for advancement. Seeks regular input on data-related objectives, policies, and procedures from Advancement leadership.

Serve as liaison between the Advancement Division and Finance. Maintain working relationship with Finance on establishment of new accounts and financial reconciliations. Provide for the accurate coding of new gift accounts. Ensure gift agreements and similar are tracked and stored in a manner consistent with University policies.

Prepare unique and customized campaign reports, bench-marking surveys, and other special projects as requested for internal and external audiences.

Serve as liaison between the Advancement Division and the Office of Technology Services. Represent the Advancement Division on a number of Information Services committees. Develop, monitor, and maintain an annual schedule of routine programming projects and tasks to be undertaken by Advancement Services and the Office of Technology Services.

Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role

Education Required
Bachelor’s degree

Education Preferred
Master’s degree

Work Experience
8 years

Describe Required Experience
8 years relevant experience, including 3 years of supervisory responsibilities in a higher education fundraising environment or a relevant professional setting, with a strong understanding of advancement services, donor engagement, and fundraising operations.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Exemplary organizational skills. Exemplary oral communication skills including strong public speaking skills. Supervisory experience, with management of multi-functional teams preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects. Strong computer skills with fundraising database management system experience. Strong analytical skills. Exemplary writing ability and the ability to translate highly technical information and concepts into easily read and understandable language. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Budget experience and aptitude. The ability to work independently and as a member of a team. An interest and commitment to Loyola University and its mission as well as a general interest in higher education. Ability to support the University’s goals for institutional diversity, as well as the goals and values of a Catholic, Jesuit education.