Senior Director, Major Gifts & Advancement

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University Advancement seeks a Director of Development for the Questrom School of Business to drive major and leadership gift activity, collaborating with dean and university leadership. The role involves engaging high-level volunteers, building donor relationships, and guiding a portfolio of 80–100 prospects, with travel across the U.S.

to advance fundraising priorities. The position emphasizes data-informed strategies, coordination with school teams, and strong leadership to meet

Qualifications

• 12+ years of directly related experience.
• Outstanding and successful experience as a fundraiser, including comprehensive management of major and leadership gift prospects.
• Strong development credentials, including a proven track record of building and developing a high-level portfolio.
• Effective experience in enlisting and interacting with senior-level leadership volunteers and committees.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Superb judgment and the sensibility to adjudicate wisely among competing priorities.
• A disposition to listen and circulate widely.
• Exceptional reasoning, problem-solving and analytical skills, including an ability to translate ideas and concepts into clear, actionable steps.
• Superb organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members.
• Energy and stamina, self-confidence and humility, a strong sense of purpose, a tolerance for ambiguity and a sense of humor.
• Availability for extensive travel, as well as evening and weekend commitments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prospect Identification, Cultivation, and Solicitation involving major and principal gifts.
• Prospect Management and Planning with long-range goals and budgeting.
• Stewardship and Donor Relations through ongoing communications and events.
• Special Projectsupport for Dean and Advancement leadership.

Skills

Major gift fundraising

Portfolio management

Strategic planning

High-level communication

Team leadership

Data-driven decisions

Annual giving collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Advanced degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Boston University Advancement seeks a Director of Development for the Questrom School of Business to drive major and leadership gift activity, collaborating with dean and university leadership. The role involves engaging high-level volunteers, building donor relationships, and guiding a portfolio of 80–100 prospects, with travel across the U.S.

to advance fundraising priorities. The position emphasizes data-informed strategies, coordination with school teams, and strong leadership to meet