Assistant Director of Leadership Giving, Geisel

Dartmouth College; Lebanon (NH); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College seeks an Assistant Director of Leadership Giving, Geisel, to foster donor-centered partnerships with individuals capable of making leadership-level gifts. You will align donor interests with institutional priorities through thoughtful engagement, cultivation, and direct solicitation.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Development for Geisel School of Medicine, you will collaborate across the Geisel/D‑H development enterprise and Advancement to advance donors along the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3–5 years fundraising experience preferred.
• Experience in leadership annual giving, major gifts, or related advancement roles.
• Ability to manage a donor portfolio, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.

Responsibilities

• Foster donor-centered philanthropic partnerships with individuals capable of making leadership-level gifts of $25,000–$100,000.
• Coordinate with Geisel/D‑H development enterprise and Dartmouth College Advancement.
• Support strategic progression of donors toward deeper and sustained philanthropic investment.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Donor engagement

Solicitations

Team collaboration

Discretion

Diversity and inclusion

Planning and portfolio management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assistant Director of Leadership Giving, Geisel

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Position Information

Posting date 10/19/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

Position Number 1128421

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Director of Leadership Giving, Geisel

Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum $83,500

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum $104,400

Union Type

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

Hybrid schedule as one or two days in the office a month as a team, with Office Hours M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM. Otherwise as needed based on effectively engaging donors, clinical partners and colleagues.

Location of Position

Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid

Is this a term position?

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months.

If yes, length of term in months. NA

Is this a grant funded position?

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Executive Director of Development for the Geisel School of Medicine, the Assistant Director of Leadership Giving fosters strong, donor‑centered philanthropic partnerships with individuals capable of making leadership‑level gifts of $25,000–$100,000. By aligning donor interests with institutional priorities through thoughtful engagement, personalized cultivation, and direct solicitation, this position advances Geisel’s mission and philanthropic goals while building long‑term donor loyalty. Working collaboratively across the Geisel/D‑H development enterprise and with Dartmouth College Advancement, the Assistant Director supports the strategic progression of donors toward deeper and more sustained philanthropic investment.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated success engaging donors and making effective solicitations.
• Strong customer/service orientation and commitment to donor‑centered fundraising.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a large, complex, and decentralized organization.
• Proven ability to relate to and communicate with diverse audiences, including volunteers, alumni, donors, and institutional partners.
• Highly developed planning, administrative, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage a donor portfolio, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility, creativity, and initiative in advancing donor relationships and solving problems.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of an integrated development team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and in serving a diverse community.
• Brings joy and a sense of humor to work.

Experience

• Minimum three to five years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, preferably in leadership annual giving, major gifts, or a related advancement role.
• Demonstrated understanding of the philanthropic process and individual giving behaviors, with direct solicitation experience.
• Experience managing a portfolio of prospects and donors, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Experience working collaboratively with Annual Giving, Alumni Engagement, and other development colleagues to advance donors through the giving pipeline.
• Exposure to campaign fundraising, higher education, healthcare, or another complex nonprofit environment preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ambition and readiness to grow into higher‑level major gift fundraising responsibilities.

Education

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Writing and donor communication experience in a nonprofit or higher education setting preferred.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Kimberlee Labonte

Department Contact Phone Number 508-560-5181

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Kimberlee Labonte, Executive Director of Development , Geisel School of Medicine

Department Contact's Phone Number [phone]

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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