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Brandeis University · 2 months ago

Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts

positionBrandeis - Waltham Campus
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff, Director/Executive
date4+ years exp

Brandeis University is inviting dynamic and driven development professionals to apply for the role of Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts. This role involves strategically managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and collaborating with senior leaders to connect donors with the University’s programs and initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Build and qualify a new portfolio of major gift prospects
Conduct at least 120 strategic, face-to-face visits each year with individuals, families, and foundations capable of five- and six-figure gifts
Develop and execute tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to successfully secure major gifts
Advance relationships from identification through solicitation and stewardship, meeting personal and programmatic fundraising goals
Serve as an Institutional Advancement liaison in assigned regions, collaborating with colleagues to identify high-value prospects and align donor interests with University priorities
Engage alumni, parents, and friends through regional strategies, high-level events, and individual outreach to deepen their connection to the University
Partner with senior University administrators and faculty during donor meetings to showcase programs and initiatives

Qualification

Major gifts fundraisingRelationship managementStrategic prospect managementSalesforce CRMWritten communicationVerbal communicationEntrepreneurial spiritProfessionalismCollaboration skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 4 years of progressive development or fundraising experience, including major gifts
Proven success securing five- and six-figure gifts
Exceptional relationship management and collaboration skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Proficiency with MS Office Suite; Salesforce or similar CRM experience highly preferred
Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion
Highly organized with exceptional follow-through and attention to detail
Willingness to travel frequently and work occasional evenings and weekends

Preferred

Experience partnering with institutional leadership or faculty is strongly preferred

Company

Brandeis University

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Brandeis University is a private research university in Waltham, Massachusetts
dateFounded in 1948
location
Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.brandeis.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

Brandeis University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (36)
2024 (29)
2023 (36)
2022 (42)
2021 (24)
2020 (27)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$3.71M
Key Investors
Jim Joseph Foundation
2015-02-02Grant· $0.6M
2013-12-13Grant· $0.15M
2012-02-05Grant· $1.61M

Leadership Team

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Arthur Levine
President
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