Assistant Director, Leadership Giving

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, Development, the Assistant Director, Leadership Giving will join the newly formed Leadership Giving team with the goal of advancing the leadership giving program at Northeastern University. The Assistant Director, Leadership Giving will work in close collaboration with University Advancement and college and unit staff to identify and build relationships with prospective donors who have the potential to give at the $10,000 - $100,000 level, develop strategies for cultivation, prepare for and make solicitations, and determine the trajectory of these leadership level donors and prospects.

The Assistant Director will hold face-to-face and virtual meetings with donors/prospects as needed, manage a portfolio of major gift level alumni, parents, and friends, close gifts, and cultivate qualified donors/prospects for larger gifts.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-3 years in a development-related environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Collaborative in approach
• Able to take direction
• Flexibility to adapt
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel as necessary
• Bachelor's degree is required