Staff
Senior Director, Development
Boston Campus · Director
Sponsorship not specified$132k-$168kDetected 29 days ago
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About the role
- The Senior Director, Development is a senior-level fundraising professional responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding the College's high-capacity prospects.
- Reporting to the Vice President (VP) of Institutional Advancement, the Senior Director focuses on securing transformational commitments at the $500,000+ level.
- PHYSICAL ABILITIES - Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
Responsibilities
- The Senior Director serves as a strategic partner to the President, the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, and the College's academic and auxiliary leadership, aligning donor interests with the College's highest strategic priorities and campaign initiatives.
- Manage a selective portfolio of approximately 75 major and principal gift prospects with the capacity to make transformational investments in the College, primarily located up and down the East Coast.
- Lead the design and execution of bespoke cultivation and solicitation strategies for high six- and seven-figure gifts, including blended gifts (outright and planned giving).
- Partner with the President and VP of Institutional Advancement to prepare for high-level donor interactions, providing comprehensive briefings, talking points, and strategic follow-up plans.
- Maintain regular engagement with the academic Deans and Chairs, translating their funding needs into philanthropic opportunities.
- In close coordination with the President and VP, strategically engage and support high-level volunteers and Trustees in the identification and solicitation of major and principal gift prospects.
Compensation
- $131,900.00 - $168,200.00 annually, commensurate with experience.
- In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week.
Benefits
- include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible.
- Additional benefits, such as life and disability coverage and commuter offerings, are available.
- Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.
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