Capital Development Services

Bexley Seabury Seminary |Director of Philanthropy

Chicago, IL, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 82 days ago

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About the role

As a fully remote institution, Bexley Seabury welcomes candidates from across the United States who are near a major airport.
About Bexley Seabury Seminary Bexley Seabury Seminary is an Episcopal‑rooted, ecumenically minded theological institution committed to forming leaders who embody the Gospel with clarity, courage, and compassion.
At a time when Christianity is often distorted by forces that pull it away from the teachings of Jesus, Bexley Seabury prepares leaders, lay and ordained, who can offer a counter‑narrative grounded in love, justice, and service.

Serve as the President's primary philanthropic advisor and strategic partner.
Support the Development Committee of the Board to build their engagement in fundraising and building donor relationships.
Build and manage the Seminary's major‑donor portfolio, including alumni, friends, parishes, dioceses, and foundations.
Develop a curated Presidential portfolio using historical giving data.
Create individualized cultivation and solicitation strategies for high‑capacity prospects.
Build the structures, processes, and reporting systems that support long‑term philanthropic growth.
Implement moves‑management practices and ensure donor relationships are documented and transferable.
Translate institutional priorities into compelling philanthropic cases for support.
Build relationships rooted in authenticity, trust, and shared purpose.
Collaborate and communicate with recruitment and engagement, through the Dean of Student and Community Engagement.

Alumni Relations
7-10+ years of progressive fundraising experience, with a strong record of securing major gifts.
Experience partnering with executive leaders on donor strategy.
Strong organizational discipline and comfort working in a financially urgent context.
Knowledge of the Episcopal Church or mainline Protestant traditions.
Familiarity with CRM systems and data‑driven fundraising practices.
Supervisory experience.
Deep resonance with the Seminary's mission and its commitment to forming Gospel‑centered leaders.

Oversee annual giving and alumni engagement roles as the advancement team grows.
While this role will focus on high-level relationships, the DOP will guide the annual giving and alumni relations activities, in coordination with the Dean of Student and Community Engagement.

The Director of Philanthropy will build the architecture to help translate Presidential vision into sustained philanthropic growth.
Translate Presidential vision into structured donor strategies and philanthropic opportunities.

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