Assistant/Associate Director, Athletics Annual Giving

Boston College; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 59,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player invites you to join a dynamic team focused on advancing higher education through fundraising. In this role, you'll engage with alumni and friends to secure annual gifts, manage donor relationships, and contribute to a culture of diversity and inclusion. With a commitment to professional growth and Jesuit values, this position offers a supportive environment where your efforts will directly impact the university's mission. If you're passionate about education and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition Remission

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Holidays

Sick and Vacation Leave

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of fundraising experience with success in closing gifts.
• Professional behavior and excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Soliciting annual gifts from alumni, parents, and friends.
• Managing a portfolio of 150+ donors and overseeing donor benefits.

Skills

Fundraising Experience

Communication Skills

Database Management

Persuasive Speaking

Technology Proficiency (Google, MS Office)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.

Job Description

We invite you to join our community and contribute to Soaring Higher: the Campaign for Boston College. This $3B comprehensive campaign focuses on Financial Aid, Academics, and Student Life, driven by our mission to advance the university for years to come.

University Advancement, aligned with Jesuit values of developing the whole person, is a dynamic team of approximately 250 staff members, offering roles in fundraising, alumni relations, operations, and communications. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and are committed to professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Below is the current opportunity to join or return to Boston College:

Job Description:

The Assistant/Associate Director, Athletics Annual Giving, reports to the Director, Annual & Leadership Giving/Assistant Athletics Director. The role involves soliciting annual gifts ($1,000 to $24,999) from alumni, parents, and friends, managing a portfolio of 150+ donors and prospects, and overseeing donor benefits, database management, and inquiry support.

Salary ranges are as follows and depend on experience and qualifications:

• Assistant Director: $59,400 - $74,250
• First Level Associate Director: $65,560 - $81,950
• Second Level Associate Director: $72,480 - $90,600

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of fundraising experience, with demonstrated success in closing gifts of $1,000 to $10,000. The Associate Director level requires 2-3 years (first level) or 3-4 years (second level) of professional fundraising experience, with proven ability to solicit and close gifts of $10,000 or more, preferably in higher education.

The role requires professional behavior, excellent communication skills, and the ability to speak persuasively about higher education and Jesuit values. Travel, evening, and weekend work, including attendance at home football games and other events, are required. A valid driver’s license and proficiency with technology (Google, MS Office) are also necessary.

We seek team players who are motivated, dedicated to higher education, and appreciate Jesuit Catholic education and Boston College’s mission.

Benefits

Boston College offers a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission, health insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. Details are available at https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook.

We conduct pre-employment background checks and are committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Learn more at https://www.bc.edu/diversity. Boston College’s nondiscrimination policy can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.