Job Summary

• The Executive Director will provide structure and strategy to teams integral to Northeastern’s ambitious fundraising to support its leadership in global experiential higher education.
• Principal responsibilities include managing a small team of advancement professionals, identifying new major and principal gift prospects, developing solicitation strategies, and cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding university-wide prospects and donors.
• The position involves managing a portfolio of 80+ prospects and donors, actively soliciting at the $500K+ major gifts level and $1-5M principal gifts level, and meeting or exceeding annual fundraising and strategic goals.

Matching Summary

Salary

Base: $157,130.00 - $227,840.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Key Requirements

• 8+ years progressive major gifts fundraising experience
• Proven track record soliciting and closing major/principal gifts
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Ability to travel frequently (anticipated 60%)

Work Rights