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 Lesa.Knapp@Dartmouth.edu 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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