Director of Regional Development, Upper Midwest

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Marquette University in the search for a Director of Regional Development, Upper Midwest.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Regional Development, the Director of Regional Development, Upper Midwest will directly manage a portfolio of major gift prospects who have an interest in supporting the University. The Director will work to identify, qualify, cultivate and solicit prospects who can make a commitment of $125K or greater, along with collaborating closely with College Advancement teammates and the AVP, Regional Development to advance philanthropy in the region.

Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university in the heart of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that prepares their students with the knowledge, skills and sense of community they need to build meaningful careers, lead purposeful lives and transform the world around them. They are dedicated to serving God by serving their students and contributing to the advancement of knowledge. Their mission, therefore, is the search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others.

All this they pursue for the greater glory of God and the common benefit of the human community.

Students dont just go to Marquette for a degree. They go there to build lifelong connections and find a community of kindred spirits focused on the greater good. They leave ready to Be The Difference in their own extraordinary ways. Marquette offers a top-ranked, comprehensive education in 11 nationally and internationally recognized colleges and schools. They believe in Excellence, Faith, Leadership and Service, the four pillars of their mission that also inform their vision and guiding value.

They reach beyond traditional academic boundaries and embrace new and collaborative methods of teaching, learning, research and service in an inclusive environment that supports all of their members in reaching their fullest potential.

A bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least four years of development-related experience in higher education, or relevant sales experience, is required for this position. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to Marquette, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply.

All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and rsum. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Marquette University and the responsibilities and qualifications specified in the position prospectus.

Marquette University offers a competitive salary range in addition to a comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes benefits to employees to assist in their health and well-being, financial security, development and growth, and work-life balance.

The Director of Regional Development, Upper Midwest can work anywhere in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, or Michigan, so long as they are able to travel on an as-needed basis.

Marquette University is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Marianna DiVietro atmariannadivi

To apply for this position, visit:https://opportuni

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