Managing Director, Special Gifts for Western Region

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); Remote; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

High earning potential up to $250k+

Job summary

Dartmouth College seeks an accomplished fundraiser to join its Leadership Giving team as Managing Director, Special Gifts. You will manage a select portfolio of individuals capable of making major gifts in support of the College’s priorities and execute cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.

Working primarily with prospective donors in the Western region, you will develop and execute strategies to secure current-use and capital commitments of up to $250,000 or more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with six or more years of experience in a complex college or university development operation.
• Demonstrated experience soliciting and closing four, five and six-figure gifts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with capacity to manage a wide range of relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a select portfolio of major gift prospects and lead cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Develop and execute strategies to secure current-use and capital commitments in support of institutional priorities.
• Collaborate with Leadership Giving to advance donor relationships and fundraising goals.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor relations

Excellent communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Dartmouth College seeks an accomplished fundraiser to join its Leadership Giving team. The Managing Director, Special Gifts will manage a select portfolio of individuals capable of making major gifts in support of Dartmouth College’s institutional priorities. We seek candidates who demonstrate the skills for successful cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors in ways that deepen their connection to the College. Working primarily with prospective donors in the Western region, you will develop and execute strategies that secure current-use and capital commitments of up to $250,000 or more.

This position offers a fully remote work arrangement with preference for candidates living in San Francisco Bay area, Los Angeles, or Denver region.

Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree with six or more years of experience in a complex college or university development operation, or the equivalent as well as an appreciation for the values of a liberal arts education. Demonstrated experience soliciting and closing four, five and six-figure gifts, knowledge of gift planning vehicles and techniques, and a record of success in meeting goals. Candidates must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a capacity to manage a wide range of relationships and situations.

Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree with six or more years of experience in a complex college or university development operation, or the equivalent as well as an appreciation for the values of a liberal arts education. Demonstrated experience soliciting and closing four, five and six-figure gifts, knowledge of gift planning vehicles and techniques, and a record of success in meeting goals. Candidates must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a capacity to manage a wide range of relationships and situations.