"Senior Associate Regional Director, Major Giving"

As we enter the third year of the public phase of Soaring Higher: the Campaign for Boston College, we invite you to join our community. Driven by our mission in ways that advance the university for years to come, priority areas for this $3B comprehensive campaign include Financial Aid, Academics, and Student Life.

Based on a fundamental Jesuit tenet of developing the whole person, University Advancement is large enough to benefit from many campus resources, yet small enough to be agile and creative in supporting all associates. With an average tenure of close to 10 years at Boston College, our 250-person centralized organizational structure offers a variety of roles across fundraising, alumni relations, operations, and communications and engagement. We invest in the professional growth of every staff member through individual and team-based programs. Likewise, we aim to attract the very best, seeking team members who are as ambitious and as committed to our team as we are. We value a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging while actively promoting team members who contribute to the success of University Advancement.

Job Description:

The Senior Associate Regional Director of Major Giving reports to the Regional Director of Major Giving and is expected to be a strategic and collaborative leader within the University Advancement division. They are responsible for supporting the Regional Director in driving philanthropic success across a designated geographic region. This role combines frontline fundraising with gift officer management and regional strategy, directly contributing to the University's mission and long-term goals.

The Senior Associate Regional Director manages up to three Major Gift Officers (MGOs), providing hands-on leadership to ensure they are inspired, supported, and empowered to achieve their fundraising goals. This includes setting clear expectations, helping MGOs develop donor strategy, and fostering a culture of motivation, professional growth, and donor-centered engagement. The Senior Associate Regional Director also maintains a personal portfolio of major gift prospects capable of making philanthropic commitments of $250,000 or more. They will offer insight to the Regional Director in shaping regional strategy, setting performance benchmarks, and collaborating across the division to meet donor needs.

This position is ideal for a results-oriented fundraiser who thrives in a leadership role, is passionate about mentoring others, and is committed to building strong donor relationships that lead to transformational impact. The Senior Associate Regional Director requires a minimum of five years of fundraising experience with proven success in closing six-figure commitments. They are expected to have strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, and leadership skills.

This posting represents three openings, with each position dedicated to one region: New England, Northeast/Southeast, and Midwest/West Coast. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The salary range for this position is $130,700 - $163,400 with the final salary based on various factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Requirements:

A bachelor's degree is required, and a minimum of five years of fundraising experience, with demonstrated success in securing six-figure commitments. Additional requirements include:

• Prior experience managing or mentoring fundraising staff preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Passion for higher education and its transformative mission.
• Ability to lead with empathy, integrity, and vision.
• Experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and data-informed fundraising practices.
• Willingness to travel frequently to the designated region.
• An understanding and appreciation of Boston College's Jesuit, Catholic mission is essential.

Travel, evening, and weekend work is required to be successful. A valid driver's license is 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.

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.