Associate Director, Major Giving (Southeast)

Boston College • Chestnut Hill, MA

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Boston College is seeking an Associate Director, Major Giving to join their University Advancement team. This role is crucial as the university enters the fourth year of its public campaign, 'Soaring Higher: the Campaign for Boston College,' which focuses on Financial Aid, Academics, and Student Life with a goal of $3 billion. University Advancement is described as a large yet agile department that invests in professional growth and fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging. The Associate Director will be responsible for cultivating and soliciting major gifts from individuals primarily in the Southeast region of the U.S.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• For the first level Associate Director: 1-3 years of fundraising experience with a track record of closing gifts of $50,000 or more.
• For the second level Associate Director: 3-5 years of fundraising experience with a track record of closing gifts of $100,000 or more.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to authentically share the mission and Catholic, Jesuit tradition of Boston College.
• Innovative thinking, a strong understanding of process, and the ability to manage and use resources effectively.
• Proficiency in technology, fundraising software, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A valid driver’s license.
• Availability for travel and occasional evening or weekend events.
• A collaborative, self-motivated team player who is excited to support Boston College's goals and community.
• Must be a collaborative team player who is enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated to the goals of increasing alumni engagement and advancing higher education while having an appreciation for Jesuit Catholic education and the goals and values of Boston College.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individuals capable of making gifts of $250K to $4.9M.
• Building and managing a portfolio of approximately 110 prospects.
• Conducting 110+ substantive visits annually.
• Raising at least $1.35M annually.
• Developing creative engagement and solicitation strategies in collaboration with Advancement colleagues, volunteers, and external partners.
• Writing clear solicitation letters and proposals.
• Building strong donor relationships to drive giving.
• Supporting assigned volunteer committees.
• Developing productive working relationships with key volunteer leaders.
• Collaborating effectively across University Advancement, including with Major Gift Peers, Fundraising Partners (Athletic Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Gift Planning, Leadership & Annual Giving, and School Development), and Operational & Unit Partners (Alumni Relations, Prospect Development, and Stewardship).

Benefits

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level