Major Gift Officer (Boston Region)

The Office of Institutional Advancement at Saint Michael’s
College seeks applications for a seasoned, creative, and energetic
major gift officer based in the Boston area. This role will
increase engagement and support for the College by making a
compelling case for investment to key stakeholders. Under the
leadership of the College’s recently named 18th President, Dr.
Richard Plumb, advancement will play a critical role in a strategic
plan that will illuminate how Saint Michael’s education creates
leaders that the world needs now – leaders with career skills
complemented with a strong sense of social justice.  

 

This is an exciting time to join the Office of Institutional
Advancement at Saint Michael’s College. Join a dedicated,
high-energy advancement team that values people and their work and
allows you the flexibility to be a key contributor while working
remotely. Are you an experienced frontline fundraiser who can
quickly create meaningful connections with alumni, parents, and
friends, resulting in a pipeline of financial support for the
college? Do you like to take initiative, listen well, and be able
to align donor interest with funding priorities? Can you work
independently but also within a team? If so, we want to hear from
you. 

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

 

• Creates meaningful relationships with alumni, parents, and
  friends to bring them close to the College
• Qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards prospects,
  donors, and volunteers to create a pipeline for annual, major, and
  planned gift support
• Manages a minimum of two Reunion classes
• Partners with advancement leadership and campus colleagues to
  execute a coordinated strategy for alumni and parent engagement
  activities
• Assists in planning events and programs in the greater Boston
  area
• Travels to campus for key events such as Reunion, Alumni and
  Family Weekend, retreats and other events as needed

 

For a full job description, please
click here. The salary range for this position is $100,000 –
$120,000 depending on experience. 

 

Our lived experience impacts how we self-assess our skills,
experience, and qualifications. In particular, data and statistics
have shown that candidates who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, people
from working-class backgrounds, people with disabilities, and
others with minoritized and marginalized identities may not apply
to jobs when they do not believe they meet 100% of the
requirements and expected responsibilities listed in the job
descriptions. Some responsibilities and skills are teachable and
can be learned on the job. If you can imagine yourself in this
position, bringing value to our students and community and meeting
most of what we are looking for, please apply. 

 

Benefits include health, dental, vision, employer-paid
life and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness and
accident insurance options, parental leave, flexible spending
accounts (healthcare and dependent care), 401(k), generous paid
time off, paid holidays, employee and dependent tuition benefits,
employee and family assistance program, well-being programs and
opportunities, discounted gym membership, paid volunteer time, use
of the athletic facilities and the library, and countless
opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus
activities. 
 
Requirements: 

 

Applicants must have the following: 

 

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in the development/advancement
  field, with a preference for a background in higher
  education
• Understanding and support for Catholic higher
  education
• Ability to work independently as well as be a team player;
  maintain a professional, collegial manner at all times with
  colleagues, donors, and volunteers
• Understand and appreciate the department goals and how they fit
  into the larger objectives and mission of the College
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication
  skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrate unquestioned professional and personal integrity,
  combined with a strong strategic orientation
• Enthusiasm for and willingness to travel extensively on behalf
  of the College
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a driving
  record check. For criteria, please see the
  Driver Acceptability Matrix

 

An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful
completion of a driving record and background check. 

 

Application Instructions: 

 

Please be prepared to attach the following documents after
clicking on Apply Now button: 

• Resume
• A cover letter including a statement articulating your
  approaches and experience facilitating and managing donor relations
  based on the ideas and principles of equity, inclusion, and
  belonging. Saint Michael’s College is committed to diversity,
  equity, and inclusion, and every member of the Institutional
  Advancement team has an important role to play in that
  commitment

 

For full consideration, submit your application materials by
February 29, 2024. The position remains open until
filled. 

 

For a complete job description, benefits information, and to
apply online, please visit:
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