Regional Development Programs Lead – Major Gifts

Brown University; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University is seeking a Development Program Specialist to serve as the operational lead for the Director, Regional Development in NY. The role focuses on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major and principal-level donors across the NY and Eastern Seaboard regions.

Responsibilities include designing and executing engagement activities, guiding Development Associates, and ensuring consistent adherence to processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in fundraising, development, customer relations, nonprofits, higher education, or administrative support.
• Experience using a CRM system is preferred.
• Strong analytical, data management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the operational lead for the Director, Regional Development (NY) in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major and principal-level families.
• Design, develop, plan, manage, and execute principal, major, and leadership giving engagement activities.
• Provide training, onboarding, and guidance to Development Associates and Coordinators.
• Collaborate with Advancement leadership, Alumni Relations, Development, and academic departments to ensure adherence to processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data management

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

CRM experience

Communication

Presentation tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Google Drive/Docs/Sheets/Slides

Job description

Brown University is seeking a Development Program Specialist to serve as the operational lead for the Director, Regional Development in NY. The role focuses on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major and principal-level donors across the NY and Eastern Seaboard regions.

Responsibilities include designing and executing engagement activities, guiding Development Associates, and ensuring consistent adherence to processes.