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Assistant Director Donor Relations

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Chicago

Nov 13, 2026

Position Details

Job Title	ASST DIR DONOR RELATIONS
Position Number	8102553
Work Modality	Hybrid - 4 In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?	no
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name	DEVELOPMENT & DONOR SERVICES
Location Code	DEVELOPMENT & DONOR SERVICES (03635A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	JOB SUMMARY Under the guidance of the Sr. Director, Donor Relations, the Assistant Director of Donor Relations is responsible for developing and supporting the implementation, maintenance, and oversight of Loyola's donor stewardship and recognition efforts. This position is critical to donor retention and the overall success of University Advancement efforts. The position interacts with all University Advancement departments, as well as Finance, Financial Aid, Marketing, faculty members, and other areas that implement stewardship efforts for donors. DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES Leads the planning, implementation, and continuous enhancement of stewardship reporting, donor correspondence, recognition initiatives, events, and other engagement strategies that demonstrate the impact of philanthropy and strengthen long-term donor relationships. Oversee the administration of pledge reminders, partnering with Advancement colleagues to ensure accuracy, appropriate timing, and effective donor stewardship. Partners with the Senior Director of Donor Relations to develop, implement, and assess comprehensive annual stewardship strategies, priorities, and initiatives that align with institutional fundraising goals and donor expectations. Acts as a critical resource for the division on donor financials and stewardship-related data across Advancement, financial, scholarship, and related university systems; develops and enhances existing systems to ensure accuracy and effective use of information supporting donor stewardship, reporting, and fund management. Serves as a strategic partner to Development Officers and other prospect managers to design and execute customized stewardship plans for major and principal gift donors, ensuring meaningful and timely donor engagement. Leads complex stewardship reporting projects for a diverse portfolio of university initiatives, directing project timelines, coordinating cross-functional contributors, managing external vendor relationships, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, donor-centered communications. Cultivates and maintains strong collaborative relationships across the University, serving as a trusted resource and liaison with Finance, Financial Aid, academic leadership, faculty, University Marketing and Communications, and Advancement colleagues to advance stewardship initiatives. Partners with Annual Giving to provide strategic leadership for institution-wide acknowledgment and stewardship programs, including Rambler Rally, direct-mail campaigns, leadership annual giving initiatives, and other targeted donor engagement efforts. Provides leadership and strategic direction for donor engagement events, including scholarship celebrations, donor-beneficiary experiences, and customized stewardship events, ensuring exceptional execution and meaningful donor experiences. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Bachelor's Degree supplemented with two years' experience working in a fund-raising or nonprofit environment required, with a significant period of time spent executing stewardship activities strongly preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience in donor relations, relationship management or communications. Advanced knowledge of computer systems, especially database management. Proficiency in information management and knowledge of Microsoft applications. Knowledgeable in Project Management and implementation. Excellent writing and organizational skills. Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
Qualifications
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	n/a
Computer Skills	Demonstrated knowledge of advanced computer systems, especially database management. Experience with Advance a plus. Required "power user" knowledge of standard Windows and Microsoft applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Experience with InDesign and graphic design a plus.
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?	No
Physical Demands	None
Working Conditions	None
Open Date	11/13/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$75,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$65,000/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants	As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago	Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/36138