Senior Associate Director
About The Position
The Senior Associate Director, Athletics Major & Leadership Giving reports to the Director, Major Giving / Associate Athletics Director and is responsible for the management of three Athletics Leadership Gift Officers who are responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individuals who are capable of making gifts of $10,000 to $100,000. The Senior Associate Director will provide strategic direction and mentorship to ensure these fundraisers meet and exceed specific visit and solicitation goals to support Boston College Athletics. This position will also carry a major giving portfolio of approximately 100-120 prospects and be tasked with closing gifts ranging from $100,000-$999,999. This position will work collaboratively with development colleagues, coaches, and Athletic Department leadership to maximize fundraising productivity. Additionally, the Senior Associate Director will serve as a liaison and content expert for non-athletics fundraising staff and develop productive working relationships with key volunteers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- U.S. Driver’s License
- A minimum of five years of professional fundraising experience
- Proven leadership, management, and organizational skills
- Proven track record of soliciting and closing gifts of $100,000 or more
- Well-developed understanding of the donor engagement process, including identification, cultivation, and solicitation for leadership gifts
- Frequent travel, evening, and weekend work are required
- Attendance at all home football games (7) and most basketball and hockey (30+) games is necessary
- Attendance at periodic special events
- Must be a team player who is highly motivated and dedicated to the goals of advancing higher education
- Appreciation for Jesuit Catholic education and the goals and values of Boston College
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred
- Experience preferably in an institution of higher education
- Staff management experience
Responsibilities
- Management of three Athletics Leadership Gift Officers
- Provide strategic direction and mentorship to fundraisers
- Meet and exceed specific visit and solicitation goals
- Carry a major giving portfolio of approximately 100-120 prospects
- Close gifts ranging from $100,000-$999,999
- Work collaboratively with development colleagues, coaches, and Athletic Department leadership
- Serve as a liaison and content expert for non-athletics fundraising staff
- Develop productive working relationships with key volunteers
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
