Hybrid Regional Development Lead for Major Gifts

Brown University; Rhode Island; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University in Providence, RI seeks a Development Program Specialist to lead regional fundraising activities for major donors, coordinating engagement plans, proposals, and events to support the NY and Eastern Seaboard programs.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in fundraising or related fields; strong analytics, organizational and writing skills; proficiency with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and CRM systems; occasional evenings and weekends are expected with a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years in fundraising, development, or related field.
• Strong analytical, planning, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional fundraising activities for major donors.
• Coordinate engagement plans, proposals, and events.
• Provide onboarding and guidance to staff to ensure process consistency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Job description

Brown University in Providence, RI seeks a Development Program Specialist to lead regional fundraising activities for major donors, coordinating engagement plans, proposals, and events to support the NY and Eastern Seaboard programs.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in fundraising or related fields; strong analytics, organizational and writing skills; proficiency with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and CRM systems; occasional evenings and weekends are expected with a hybrid work