MAJOR GIFT OFFICER NORTHEAST Development Alumni Relations Major Gifts

Our Mission

We in Boston University Development & Alumni Relations (DAR) harness the power of philanthropy to make an excellent education accessible and welcoming to all and to advance BUs global leadership in research scholarship artistic creation and professional practice. To support our work we have builtand are continuing to buildan outstanding team of dynamic missiondriven advancement professionals who constantly strive to create an environment where everyone belongs. Where its not just about a job but a career and a community.

Now our Major Gifts team is looking for a Major Gift Officer who will expand and enhance fundraising efforts across the Northeast region.

Major Gifts at Boston University

The Major Gifts (MG) team is a regionally based team that covers six regions domestically and is not affiliated with any particular school or college. The MG team focuses on the discovery qualification solicitation and close of major gifts $100K).

Major Gift Officer

Working closely with the Senior Director of Major Gifts for the Northeast and the Major Gift Officer for New England this position will be instrumental in identifying qualifying and cultivating major donor prospects to secure sixfigure gifts that will support a wide range of initiatives at Boston University. These priorities include scholarships research faculty support and special initiatives set forth by President Melissa Gilliam.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strategic and creative approach to relationshipbuilding collaborating effectively with colleagues across BUs 17 Colleges and Schools Special Initiatives Leadership Annual Giving Alumni Engagement and Donor Relations. The ability to drive highimpact fundraising initiatives and develop strong longlasting connections with donors will be key to success in this role.

Responsibilities:

Prospect Qualification Cultivation and Solicitation:
Lead efforts to identify qualify and secure leadership gifts of $100000 across the Northeast with a focus on supporting programs research scholarships and other presidential priorities. In the first 18 months the primary goal will be on prospect qualification with the objective of building a robust portfolio of 4050 qualified major gift prospects. Develop and execute tailored strategies in close collaboration with deans schoolbased development officers and other key stakeholders ensuring the effective use of time resources and personnel. Work with the Senior Director to develop actionable plans and timelines for successful solicitations including utilizing planned giving vehicles when appropriate.

Management of Exclusive Donor Engagement Opportunities:
Assist in managing the New York and New England Regional Leadership Councils including recruiting new members cultivating existing members and supporting regular meetings and related events. Collaborate with the team to plan and execute smallerscale eventssuch as neighborhood socials donor dinners and companybased gatheringsdesigned to foster relationships with new major gift prospects and deepen engagement with current donors.

Donor Stewardship & Communication:
Partner with the Stewardship team to ensure donors receive timely personalized updates on the impact of their gifts as well as developments at the University particularly in their areas of interest. Cultivate ongoing relationships with donors throughout their lifecycle providing a seamless experience that encourages continued involvement and longterm engagement.

Bachelors degree.

5 years of directly related experience which could include sales and business development in a complex organization and preferably including at least three years in advancement.

Outstanding track record of building and developing customer relationships.

Strong understanding of development and philanthropy. Experience in dealing with major gift prospects preferred.

Effective experience in enlisting and interacting with senior level leadership volunteers and committees both internally and externally.

Strong verbal written and presentation skills.

Understanding of the University culture and process for decision making and program development required.

Comfort level working in a teamoriented environment required but also must be results oriented and a selfstarter.

Ability and willingness to travel required.

But thats not all were looking for; we want someone who embodies our values:

Teamwork transparency and mutual respect because we value every members contributions and know that leadership can come from anywhere.

Diversity equity inclusion and a commitment to ensuring that each of us knows we belong here.

Integrity in how we work and how we treat one another.

Strategic thinking and curiosity in the relentless pursuit of fresh approaches and measurable results.

Continuous growth and improvement both as individuals and as a team.

Joy and shared appreciation for working hard toward goals that matter.

If this resonates with you and you want to help us in our ambitious next campaignand maybe do some of your best work as an advancement professional we encourage you to apply. If you are hesitant to apply because you have not previously performed every responsibility listed in the description but you do possess transferable skills and the defined qualifications we still want to hear from you and welcome your application as well.

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