Senior Major Gifts Director — Regional Fundraising Leader

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston seeks an Associate Director, Major Gifts to qualify, cultivate, and solicit high-capacity prospects in multiple regions. You will manage a data-driven portfolio, develop strategic opportunities, and collaborate with university partners to advance interdisciplinary fundraising initiatives.

The role emphasizes front-line fundraising and content strategy, with responsibilities across engineering, computer science, science, and other disciplines, reporting to the

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive fundraising experience with six-figure gifts.
• Experience managing complex projects, strategic volunteer engagement, and donor relationships.
• Autonomy and initiative in an entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and develop tailored cultivation strategies.
• Solicit gifts in the $250K–$1M+ range and collaborate with One Northeastern colleagues.
• Develop region-based plans and report progress to senior leadership.
• Maintain data integrity in the prospect portfolio using Ascend.
• Achieve annual fundraising goals and activity metrics.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Prospect strategy

Donor relations

Data-driven mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Tools

Ascend system

Job description

Northeastern University in Boston seeks an Associate Director, Major Gifts to qualify, cultivate, and solicit high-capacity prospects in multiple regions. You will manage a data-driven portfolio, develop strategic opportunities, and collaborate with university partners to advance interdisciplinary fundraising initiatives.

The role emphasizes front-line fundraising and content strategy, with responsibilities across engineering, computer science, science, and other disciplines, reporting to the