Managing Director, Special Gifts

Managing Director, Special Gifts

for Boston and Greater Northeast Region

Job Vacancy Announcement

Dartmouth seeks an accomplished fundraising professional to join
its Leadership Giving team. The Managing Director, Special Gifts
will manage a select portfolio of individuals capable of
demonstrating successful cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
of major donors in support of Dartmouth College’s institutional
priorities. The Managing Director will develop approaches and
activities that lead to securing current-use and capital
commitments of up to $250,000 from prospective donors in the Boston
and greater Northeast region.

Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with six or
more years of experience in a complex college or university
development operation, or the equivalent as well as an appreciation
for the values of a liberal arts education. Demonstrated experience
soliciting and closing four, five and six-figure gifts, knowledge
of gift planning vehicles and techniques, and a track record of
success in meeting goals. Candidates must have excellent
communication and interpersonal skills and a capacity to manage a
wide range of relationships and situations. 

This position is available for a fully remote work
arrangement with preference for East Coast and Central Atlantic
region candidates.

About Dartmouth College

Since its founding in 1769, Dartmouth has provided an
inspirational setting where talented faculty, students, and staff
form an exceptional and exciting academic community. Dartmouth is
committed to delivering the finest undergraduate liberal arts
experience and to providing outstanding graduate programs in the
Geisel School of Medicine (founded 1797), Thayer School of
Engineering (1867), the Tuck School of Business (1900), and the
Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies (2016). Together,
the schools create an exceptional and rich learning environment.
Dartmouth faculty and student research contribute substantially to
the expansion of human understanding.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work with a thriving and
enthusiastic development team to help ensure the continuing
excellence of an internationally renowned academic institution.

Learn more about Advancement careers by visiting us at http://advancement.dartmouth.org/careers.
For more information about this exciting career opportunity, please
visit Dartmouth’s online application process https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/72830.
For a confidential inquiry, or to engage in a more general
conversation about advancement careers at Dartmouth, please contact
Lesa Knapp, Recruiter at [email protected] or
call (603) 646-1317.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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 by members of all
underrepresented groups are encouraged.

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