Loyola University Chicago is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as the Associate Director of Development, Athletics. In this role, you will oversee and coordinate fundraising efforts for LUC Athletics at the leadership annual giving (LAG) level and play a crucial part in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of annual giving and leadership annual giving prospects, with a primary focus on expanding the Champions Club.
Reporting to the Director of Development for Athletics, the Associate Director will collaborate closely with both Athletics and Advancement leadership to develop a comprehensive strategy for athletics fundraising. Additionally, you will work alongside other Development Officers focused on Leadership Annual Giving within the Advancement team.
The successful candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, a proven track record in fundraising, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the NCAA development landscape. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on LUC Athletics, supporting its growth and success through strategic philanthropic partnerships. If you are passionate about athletics and possess a strong drive to excel in fundraising, we invite you to join our team at Loyola University Chicago.
Responsibilities:
- Work jointly with the athletic department and the advancement department (AVP for Digital Engagement, Annual Giving & Informatics and the Leadership Annual Giving team) to identify, engage, solicit, and upgrade potential and current LUC Athletics donors.
- Coordinate efforts for the Athletic Director, head coaches, and other notable athletic department staff to meet with donors at events, games, or one on one.
- Acquire new Champions Club members ($25,000 over two years) by upgrading current Athletics annual donors and identifying new LUC Athletics philanthropic supporters.
- University point of contact for Champions Club members.
- Work to grow central Loyola Athletics Fund and the Worship, Work, Win fund (Sister Jean’s fund), while also expanding direct support of each individual sports program at Loyola.
- Work with annual giving and digital engagement teams to identify and source lead gifts for crowdfunding campaigns including Rambler Rally (annual day of giving) and individual sports “Rambler Raise” crowdfunding campaigns.
- Point of contact for alumni engagement and annual giving efforts for the athletic department, working with those teams in the advancement department.
- Other duties, as assigned.
About Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago (Loyola or LUC) is a private Catholic research university in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1870 by the Jesuits, Loyola is one of the largest Catholic universities in the United States. Loyola's professional schools include programs in medicine, nursing, and health sciences anchored by the Loyola University Medical Center.
Comprising eleven colleges and schools, Loyola offers over 80 undergraduate and 140 graduate/professional programs and enrolls approximately 16,000 students. Loyola has six campuses across the Chicago metropolitan area, as well as a campus in Rome and guest programs in Beijing and Ho Chi Minh City. The flagship Lake Shore Campus is on the shores of Lake Michigan in the Rogers Park and Edgewater neighborhoods of Chicago, eight miles north of the Loop.
