Associate Director Of Development, Major Gifts

Brandeis University

Base: $126,300 - $130,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
Major gift prospect management
Cultivation and solicitation strategies
Securing five and six-figure gifts
Strategically manage a portfolio of approximately 175 prospects with the capacity to make gifts between $100,000 and $500,000

Job Summary

  • Strategically manage a portfolio of approximately 175 prospects with the capacity to make gifts between $100,000 and $500,000.
  • Partner with senior leaders, faculty, and development colleagues to connect donors with programs and initiatives that align with the President’s vision and institutional priorities.
  • This is a mission-driven role where your work will have meaningful impact on students, faculty, and the future of education and research.

Matching Summary

Strategically manage a portfolio of approximately 175 prospects with the capacity to make gifts between $100,000 and $500,000.

Salary

Base: $126,300 - $130,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Major gift prospect management
  • Cultivation and solicitation strategies
  • Securing five and six-figure gifts
  • Partnership with senior leaders
  • CRM experience highly preferred

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Creative approach to pipeline building
  • Mission-driven role
  • Collaborative advancement team

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Minimum of 4 years fundraising experience
  • Proven success securing five- and six-figure gifts
  • Experience partnering with institutional leadership or faculty strongly preferred
  • Willingness to travel frequently and work occasional evenings and weekends

Work Rights

Not specified

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