Senior Director of Development Strategy
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Senior Director of Development Strategy
Overview Who We Are: National Louis is a 135+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity from its inception. As an institution, we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and superior student service. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our hard-working community is based on collaboration and respect for all team members and students. What We Offer: At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Benefits. What You Will Do: The Senior Director of Development Strategy will be a key leader in the Advancement department of National Louis University (NLU), and will align efforts to ensure the integrity and cultivation of relationships with NLU alumni, donors, prospects, faculty, staff and students. Reporting to the VP, Institutional Advancement, this newly-created position will oversee a strategy and operations center within the department, and will centralize and manage core advancement supporting functions related to: donor cultivation and stewardship; gift management and reporting; prospect development; and department operations, including data integrity, policies and procedures, and cross-departmental trainings. The Senior Director is the direct supervisor of the Director of Advancement Operations, who, in turn, supervises the Institutional Advancement Coordinator. The Senior Director will play an integral role in driving the Advancement department's progress, particularly in individual giving, by activating data on donors and prospects, balancing portfolios for frontline fundraisers and key leaders, and ensuring the development, execution and tracking of quality contacts with constituents. In partnership with other Advancement Directors, the Senior Director will lead from the nexus of operations and fundraising to help develop new Advancement campaigns, align and streamline resources and processes across advancement functions, and ensure that Advancement objectives are met. The position also supports stewardship efforts, including those for donor-funded scholarships for students. The Senior Director will serve as a proxy for the VP, Institutional Advancement, as needed, and will help advance a culture of philanthropy across NLU by serving as an internal and external ambassador, communicator, trainer and leader. Essential Responsibilities
Lead the strategy and operations center of the Advancement department. Balance resources within the department, and maximize efficiencies in systems, materials, procedures and activities. Ensure cross-department alignment in increasing donor cultivation, stewardship and engagement. Supervise the Director of Advancement Operations and provide guidance, coaching and mentoring, as needed.
Qualifications
NLU Inclusion Statement: National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture. Special Instructions Please Include the following along with your application:
- Resume (Required) - Cover Letter (Required) NLU Employees please also submit an Internal Posting Form |