Director, Major Gifts

Trinity Health

Director managing major gifts for Loyola Medicine, engaging community leaders and philanthropists. Collaborating with physicians and teams to advance major gift prospects and secure funding.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeWestchester • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $96,782 - $159,702 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in major gift fundraising, including developing individualized donor strategies and managing donor relationships. Proficient in project management and collaboration with diverse stakeholders to secure significant philanthropic contributions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Major Gift FundraisingDonor Relationship ManagementProject ManagementCRM ProficiencyInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills

FundraisingDonor Strategy DevelopmentProposal DevelopmentGift SolicitationProspect Research

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCritical ThinkingTeam OrientationInitiativeAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCRM SystemsProspect Research Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CFREMaster's Degree

Industry Keywords

Health CareAcademic Medical CenterPhilanthropyDonor StewardshipCommunity Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serves as a senior representative of Loyola Medicine, cultivating relationships with community leaders and philanthropists capable of gifts of $100,000 or more.
Partners with physicians, executives, board members, donors, and other key connectors to identify, engage, and advance major gift prospects.
Plans and participates in major gift solicitations and manages donor progression within a collaborative, team-based approach.
Develops and executes individualized donor strategies based on giving history, capacity, and alignment with Loyola Medicine’s priorities.
Documents donor strategies and interactions accurately and timely in the CRM.
Collaborates with clinical, administrative, and philanthropy teams to develop compelling proposals and secure major gifts.
Ensures appropriate donor recognition, stewardship, and ongoing engagement.
Performs other related major gift activities as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; CFRE or relevant master’s degree preferred
Seven or more years of direct fundraising or related experience (health care or academic medical center preferred)
Proven success closing major gifts of $100,000+
Experience with increasing responsibility in a complex organizational environment
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to navigate complex institutional environments with diplomacy and discretion
Genuine commitment to the organization’s mission of patient care, education, and research
Comfortable engaging with physicians, nurses, donors, patients, and administrators
Team‑, service‑, and solutions‑oriented mindset
Strong critical thinker with the ability to analyze, synthesize, and apply information quickly
Sincere interest in and enjoyment of working with a diverse range of stakeholders
Self‑starter who takes initiative and balances flexibility with results‑driven execution
Unquestioned integrity, professionalism, and credibility
Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects with overlapping deadlines
Exceptional project management, organization, and attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and prospect research tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Day‑One Benefits (Medical & Dental)
Competitive shift differentials
Career development & advancement pathways
Tuition reimbursement
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
403(b) with employer match
On‑site fitness centers (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
Employee referral rewards
Perks & discount program