Director, Regional Major Giving (New England)

Job Description

The Director of Regional Major Giving plays a pivotal role in advancing the university's philanthropic mission by leading a high-performing team of major gift officers within a designated geographic region (New England). This strategic leader is a senior-level fundraiser responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day management of a regional major giving team. They are tasked with developing and executing a comprehensive regional fundraising plan that aligns with institutional priorities and inspires donors to invest in transformational impact.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Major Giving, the Director oversees a team of six Major Gift Officers. The Director is charged with cultivating a culture of excellence, collaboration, and fundraising for impact. They will ensure that each team member is prepared to secure philanthropic commitments of $250,000 or more to Boston College from alumni and parents.

This role requires a leader who can balance strategic planning, motivating fundraisers, and portfolio management. In addition, a successful candidate should be innovative in their thinking and someone who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. Success will be measured by growth in philanthropic commitments at the major gift band in the region, fundraiser productivity, and engagement of new prospects through regional activity.

The Director will be responsible for setting ambitious fundraising goals, projecting regional revenue outcomes, and fostering strong partnerships across the Advancement division and with university leadership. The successful candidate will be a skilled relationship builder, a strategic thinker, and an advocate for the university's values and vision. They must be an experienced development professional and a successful gift officer who has maintained a steady cadence of soliciting and closing six- and seven-figure philanthropic commitments.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The salary range for this position is listed below, with the final salary based on various factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $151,700 to $189,650; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

This position requires a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred, and a minimum of seven years of professional experience as a performance-driven gift officer, preferably within higher education or another nonprofit organization. This position requires a proven track record of soliciting and closing six- and seven-figure gifts or comparable, transferable skills.

In addition, experience leading high-performing team members, developing successful fundraising strategies, and superior oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills - with specific application to compelling development communications - are required.

Must be a team player who is highly motivated and dedicated to the goals of advancing higher education and have an appreciation for Jesuit Catholic education and the goals and values of Boston College.

The office of University Advancement supports the mission of Boston College by promoting a culture of inclusion that values each individual. Our recruiting practices support that commitment to build teams reflecting our community: students, alumni, parents and friends of Boston College.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.