Senior Managing Director of Major & Principal Giving

About the Company

Renowned local university with leading intercollegiate sports teams

Industry Higher Education

Type Educational Institution

Founded 1917

Employees 501-1000

Categories

Universities Education Bentley College Colleges & Universities Services Training

Specialties

integrating business and liberal arts business and business administration

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Senior Managing Director of Major and Principal Giving to play a pivotal role in driving its philanthropic efforts. This key leadership position is focused on securing gifts of $100,000 and above, with the successful candidate expected to develop and lead a high-performing team of frontline fundraisers. The role involves setting and achieving ambitious fundraising goals, establishing data-driven strategies, and ensuring the team's success in meeting and exceeding annual targets. The ideal candidate will be an experienced manager, strategic thinker, and proven fundraiser with a strong command of data analytics, team performance management, and donor strategy. A deep commitment to the mission of the company and the ability to advance its goals through transformative philanthropy is essential.

The Senior Managing Director will be responsible for personally managing a select portfolio of major and principal donors, as well as for the overall success of the team in achieving the company's philanthropic objectives. This includes a baseline minimum of $10-$15 million annually, with growth expectations over time. The role requires a collaborative leader who is dedicated to building relationships, shaping opportunities, and fueling a mission that prepares students to use business as a force for good. The successful candidate will be a mentor-leader, valuing partnership and purpose, and will be instrumental in shaping the next chapter of the company's philanthropic growth.

Hiring Manager Title Associate Vice President of Development

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

Business Development Non-Profit Management