Major Gifts Associate Director – College of Engineering

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 86,490 - 122,163; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Boston seeks an Associate Director of Major Gifts to develop and manage a portfolio of major gift-rated individuals. The role requires strong fundraising skills, relationship building, and collaboration with faculty. The position involves soliciting donations of $25K to $1M and creating meaningful engagement initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, with exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive fundraising experience.
• Track record of soliciting and closing major gifts at 5-, 6-, and 7-figure levels.
• Ability to travel including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a portfolio of ~125 major gift prospects.
• Identify and solicit prospects for gifts between $25K-$1M.
• Collaborate with colleagues on donor engagement strategies.

Skills

Relationship building

Fundraising tactics

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

A prestigious educational institution in Boston seeks an Associate Director of Major Gifts to develop and manage a portfolio of major gift-rated individuals. The role requires strong fundraising skills, relationship building, and collaboration with faculty. The position involves soliciting donations of $25K to $1M and creating meaningful engagement initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, with exceptional communication skills.