Regional Major Gifts Associate Director

Boston College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston College invites applications for the Associate Director, Major Giving, responsible for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors primarily in the Southeast U.S. region, with gifts ranging from $250K to $4.9M.

Manage a portfolio of ~110 prospects, conduct 110+ visits and aim to raise at least $1.35M annually. Reports to Senior Associate Director, Regional Major Giving; collaborates with Advancement, volunteers, and external partners to develop creative engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; first level: 1–3 years fundraising with gifts of $50,000+; second level: 3–5 years with gifts of $100,000+; higher ed experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Donor engagement & communications: writes solicitation letters and proposals, builds donor relationships.
• Collaborates across University Advancement with major gift peers, fundraising partners, and operational/unit partners.
• Portfolio management: manage ~110 prospects, conduct 110+ visits, raise at least $1.35M annually.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Tech proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Fundraising software

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boston College invites applications for the Associate Director, Major Giving, responsible for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors primarily in the Southeast U.S. region, with gifts ranging from $250K to $4.9M.

Manage a portfolio of ~110 prospects, conduct 110+ visits and aim to raise at least $1.35M annually. Reports to Senior Associate Director, Regional Major Giving; collaborates with Advancement, volunteers, and external partners to develop creative engagement