Brandeis University · 2 months ago
Director of Development
Brandeis - Waltham Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $155K/yrBrandeis University is seeking two visionary and strategic Directors of Development for the School of Business and Economics and the School of Science, Engineering, and Technology. The role involves leading advancement efforts, building partnerships, and creating philanthropic opportunities to drive academic excellence and innovation.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the Dean, helping shape and advance a comprehensive philanthropic vision for your school
Build and execute strategies that strengthen donor engagement, celebrate key milestones, and inspire broad community support
Coordinate seamlessly with Institutional Advancement (IA) to align goals, messaging, and fundraising priorities
Work closely with the Dean, senior leadership, department chairs, and faculty to identify transformative funding opportunities
Craft compelling proposals, briefings, and reports that showcase the school’s strengths and ambitions
Manage and optimize the Dean’s time related to donor cultivation, stewardship, and prospect engagement
Manage a portfolio of 50–75 high-potential prospects, guiding them through meaningful and strategic philanthropic journeys
Partner with colleagues across IA—including Donor Relations, Alumni Relations, and Direct Marketing—to design coordinated outreach and engagement strategies supporting school priorities
Ensure every donor is thoughtfully stewarded and connected to the impact of their giving
Qualification
Required
Visionary and strategic mindset
Experience in building partnerships and elevating academic priorities
Ability to empower students and faculty through philanthropy
Experience in managing a portfolio of high-potential prospects
Strong relationship-building skills
Ability to craft compelling proposals, briefings, and reports
Experience in donor cultivation, stewardship, and prospect engagement
Collaborative approach to working with academic leaders
Strong communication skills
Commitment to the transformative power of education
Company
Brandeis University
Brandeis University is a private research university in Waltham, Massachusetts
Founded in 1948
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (36)
2024 (29)
2023 (36)
2022 (42)
2021 (24)
2020 (27)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.71MKey Investors
Jim Joseph Foundation
2015-02-02Grant· $0.6M
2013-12-13Grant· $0.15M
2012-02-05Grant· $1.61M
Leadership Team
Arthur Levine
President
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