This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Director of Major Gifts is the content specialist responsible for building and executing a College's fund-raising strategy. Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President, Advancement, the Senior Director of Major Gifts works with College faculty and Advancement staff across the university to discover, identify, and build relationships with prospective donors-developing strategies for their cultivation and soliciting gifts. Plans, organizes, and carries out COE's major gifts fund-raising program for alumni, parents, and friends of the College. Discovers, builds, and manages a portfolio of 80+ prospective donors who exhibit considerable promise for evolving to major gift capacity over time and whose philanthropic priorities match the education and research programs. Solicit gifts in the $250K - $5M+ range. Identify key regions nationally for cultivating and soliciting prospective donors. Manage a small team of development professionals. Coordinates efforts with Advancement colleagues, and works collaboratively, where appropriate, with colleagues in corporate & foundation relations, leadership giving, international and regional giving, gift planning, and family philanthropy, as well as with other directors of major gifts, on special cross-disciplinary projects. This position is Boston-based and is not available for remote work. Overnight travel and some evening and weekend work required.