Director, Regional Major Giving (New England)

Boston College • Newton, MA

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About The Position

The Director of Regional Major Giving plays a pivotal role in advancing the university’s philanthropic mission by leading a high-performing team of major gift officers within a designated geographic region (New England). This strategic leader is a senior-level fundraiser responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day management of a regional major giving team. They are tasked with developing and executing a comprehensive regional fundraising plan that aligns with institutional priorities and inspires donors to invest in transformational impact.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Major Giving, the Director oversees a team of six Major Gift Officers. The Director is charged with cultivating a culture of excellence, collaboration, and fundraising for impact. They will ensure that each team member is prepared to secure philanthropic commitments of $250,000 or more to Boston College from alumni and parents.

This role requires a leader who can balance strategic planning, motivating fundraisers, and portfolio management. In addition, a successful candidate should be innovative in their thinking and someone who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. Success will be measured by growth in philanthropic commitments at the major gift band in the region, fundraiser productivity, and engagement of new prospects through regional activity.

The Director will be responsible for setting ambitious fundraising goals, projecting regional revenue outcomes, and fostering strong partnerships across the Advancement division and with university leadership. The successful candidate will be a skilled relationship builder, a strategic thinker, and an advocate for the university’s values and vision. They must be an experienced development professional and a successful gift officer who has maintained a steady cadence of soliciting and closing six- and seven-figure philanthropic commitments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred
• a minimum of seven years of professional experience as a performance-driven gift officer, preferably within higher education or another nonprofit organization
• proven track record of soliciting and closing six- and seven-figure gifts or comparable, transferable skills
• experience leading high-performing team members, developing successful fundraising strategies
• superior oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills - with specific application to compelling development communications
• Must be a team player who is highly motivated and dedicated to the goals of advancing higher education and have an appreciation for Jesuit Catholic education and the goals and values of Boston College

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree

Responsibilities

• leading a high-performing team of major gift officers
• strategic direction and day-to-day management of a regional major giving team
• developing and executing a comprehensive regional fundraising plan
• cultivating a culture of excellence, collaboration, and fundraising for impact
• ensure that each team member is prepared to secure philanthropic commitments of $250,000 or more
• setting ambitious fundraising goals
• projecting regional revenue outcomes
• fostering strong partnerships across the Advancement division and with university leadership

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: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees