Director, Major Gifts

Employment Type:

Shift:

“Lead major gift strategy within a nationally recognized academic health system.”

About the Role

Loyola Medicine is seeking an experienced and relationship‑driven Director of Major Gifts (Hybrid role) to join our Philanthropy team. This role manages a portfolio of high‑capacity donors and prospects with giving potential in the $100,000–$500,000 range and plays a key role in advancing Loyola University Health System’s philanthropic priorities. Working collaboratively across clinical departments, physicians, faculty, and development colleagues, the Director of Major Gifts builds meaningful donor relationships that result in transformational support and helps foster a strong culture of philanthropy internally and externally. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a leading academic health system while partnering with passionate clinicians, leaders, and donors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a personal portfolio of approximately 100–140 major gift prospects
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors through strategic engagement and regular visits
• Partner closely with physicians, administrators, and engagement services to identify and advance fundraising opportunities
• Collaborate with development leadership to plan and execute major gift strategies
• Contribute to donor stewardship efforts, events, and enhanced donor experiences
• Maintain accurate donor records, reports, and prospect strategies in the fundraising database

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Philanthropy, Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 7 years of experience in philanthropy, fundraising, sales, marketing, or a related field
• Healthcare philanthropy experience strongly preferred
• Proven success building relationships and closing major gifts
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• High level of professionalism and discretion
• High energy, fast paced, customer and solutions-oriented
• Hybrid role - Onsite/Remote: Work location- Westchester, IL. Includes travel to various off-site hospitals and ambulatory centers as needed
• Occasional evening and weekend work required

Why Loyola Medicine?

• Mission‑driven culture rooted in compassion, innovation, and community.
• Opportunity to support a rapidly advancing Regional Clinical Laboratory.
• Team environment that encourages continuous learning, growth, and advancement.
• Work with state‑of‑the‑art imaging technology in a supportive clinical environment.

Perks & Benefits

• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Daily Pay "NEW"
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Referral Rewards
• Perks Program

Pay range: $96,782- $159,702 Annualized

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Annual Bonus: Eligible for incentive compensation annual target as outlined in Plan Document.

Per the Plan Document, Loyola Medicine reserves the right to amend, modify, suspend, or terminate the Plan in whole or in part at any time and for any reason.

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.