Senior Director, Fund Management

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Senior Director of Fund Management is a senior leadership role responsible for the oversight and integration of gift processing, donor record management, fund management, and donor due diligence within Advancement Resources. Ensures the integrity, compliance, and strategic alignment of advancement operations to support institutional fundraising goals. The Senior Director leads multiple functional teams and establishes policies, procedures, and controls to ensure adherence to IRS regulations, CASE standards, donor intent, and university policies. Oversees donor due diligence and gift acceptance practices, assessing reputational, financial, and legal risk associated with philanthropic contributions. The Senior Director partners closely with Advancement leadership, Finance, Legal, and Technology teams to ensure compliant, efficient, and scalable operations across the advancement enterprise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (Business, Nonprofit Management, Finance, or related field) with 10+ years of progressive experience in advancement services, gift administration, fund management, or related field
Demonstrated leadership experience managing multiple functional teams
Deep knowledge of fundraising operations, gift processing, and donor database management (Salesforce/CRM preferred)
Strong understanding of IRS regulations, CASE guidelines, and nonprofit accounting principles
Experience with gift acceptance policies, donor due diligence, and compliance frameworks in higher education or nonprofit environments
Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives and institutional risk considerations
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to advise senior leadership

Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight of gift processing, donor record management, and fund administration. Ensure accurate fund setup and management in alignment with donor intent and institutional policies. Allocate resources and set priorities across teams to support efficient and compliant operations.
Ensure all gift transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with IRS regulations, CASE standards, and university policies. Oversee complex gift handling and maintain policies and procedures that support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
Lead donor due diligence and gift acceptance processes to assess reputational, financial, and legal risk. Establish protocols for evaluating complex or high-risk gifts and partner with leadership, Legal, and Prospect Development on decision-making.
Oversee the accuracy and integrity of constituent records within the CRM. Implement constituent data governance standards, ensure proper record creation and maintenance, and support constituent data needs across advancement functions.
Oversee reconciliation between Advancement and Finance systems, ensuring accurate financial reporting. Monitor gift feeds, resolve discrepancies, and support audit processes and reporting requirements.
Lead efforts to standardize and improve advancement operations, including process optimization, system enhancements, and integration across campuses or units.