"Associate Director, Advancement Initiatives"

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date
01/29/2026

Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Number
1129517

Position Title
Associate Director, Advancement Initiatives

Hiring Range Minimum
$79,500

Hiring Range Maximum
$100,000

Union Type
Not a Union Position

SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status
Exempt

Employment Category
Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year
12

Scheduled Hours per Week
40

Schedule
*This position is located on campus in Hanover, NH and is primarily an on-site position with 3-4 days per week expected on-site with the option to work remotely 1-2 days per week.*

Location of Position
Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?
Hybrid

Is this a term position?
No

Is this a grant funded position?
No

Position Purpose
In partnership with the Chief Advancement Officer and Tuck Advancement leadership, the Associate Director of Advancement Initiatives serves as a senior execution partner and trusted advisor, supporting the implementation of Advancement strategy. The Associate Director plays a central role in prospect management and the deployment of the Dean, driving the planning, coordination, and follow-through required to advance relationships with Tuck’s top prospects and to support cultivation events. This role ensures the coordinated and effective execution of priorities across major giving, annual giving, alumni engagement, and campaign operations.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in advancement, higher education administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex projects, senior leaders, and/or frontline fundraisers in an academic or nonprofit environment.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with and frequent use of tools and platforms to streamline and enhance work (including but not limited to donor reporting, Microsoft Suite, and AI).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting high-level correspondence and briefing materials.
• Proven ability to build relationships, collaborate across teams, and work effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• High degree of discretion, professionalism, and comfort working with confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with prospect management, donor engagement, and philanthropic best practices.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Lorin Parker

Department Contact Phone Number
603.646.2904

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Lorin Parker, Executive Director, Talent Management

Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84509

Key Accountabilities

1. Prospect Management: Partners with senior gift officers to implement strategy for top alumni prospects, supporting coordinated cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans. Coordinates and tracks the Dean’s engagement with prospects, along with pipeline activity, key interactions, and performance metrics to ensure accountability and momentum. Monitors the engagement and philanthropic activity of high-potential prospects, identifies opportunities for deepening relationships, and recommends prospects to appropriate gift officers based on demonstrated readiness for increased commitments.
Percentage Of Time
40%

2. Advancement Coordination and Project Management: Supports the execution and operationalization of Advancement priorities, ensuring follow-through on complex, cross-functional initiatives. Manages projects that advance strategic goals, aligning timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables. Supports preparation for high-level Advancement and donor meetings, including agenda development, slides, and post-meeting follow-up. Works closely with Advancement colleagues at Tuck and Dartmouth to ensure seamless coordination, effective information flow, and progress on donor engagement efforts.
Percentage Of Time
35%

3. Events and Donor Cultivation: In partnership with the Director of Engagement, supports the planning and execution of select donor-hosted, cultivation, and stewardship events, including small-group engagements, campus visits, and regional or virtual programs. Partners across the Advancement team to ensure donor-facing engagements align with prospect strategies and institutional priorities. Assists in managing donor visit and event request pipelines, ensuring a high level of personalization and responsiveness.
Percentage Of Time
25%

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter