Director, Major Gifts

Trinity Health•Maywood, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Philanthropy, Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field required
Minimum 7 years of experience in philanthropy, fundraising, sales, marketing, or a related field
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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Healthcare philanthropy experience strongly preferred

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