Director of Major Gifts & Donor Impact (Remote)

UMass Amherst Foundation; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Holidays

Sick leave

Personal days

Office closure days

401(k) match

Health insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

The University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation seeks a Director of Development for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts. You will manage a portfolio of prospects and donors, developing strategies that align donor interests with SBS priorities.

Based in Boston and remote, you will partner with the SBS Dean, faculty leaders, volunteers, and advancement colleagues to advance student success, faculty excellence, research, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, business development, sales, relationship management, higher education advancement, or a closely related field.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of integrity, demonstrating respect for individuals at every level of an organization.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors and develops strategies that advance relationships and philanthropic support.
• Cultivates, solicits, and stewards donors through meaningful and sustained engagement aligned with institutional priorities.
• Identifies and qualifies new prospects capable of making significant philanthropic investments.
• Secures major, blended, and multi-year commitments in support of strategic fundraising objectives.
• Represents the institution in meetings, events, and other engagement opportunities that strengthen donor relationships and expand philanthropic support.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship management

Communication

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

Job description

The University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation seeks a Director of Development for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts. You will manage a portfolio of prospects and donors, developing strategies that align donor interests with SBS priorities.

Based in Boston and remote, you will partner with the SBS Dean, faculty leaders, volunteers, and advancement colleagues to advance student success, faculty excellence, research, and