Associate Director, Major Giving (Southeast)

Associate Director, Major Giving (Southeast)

Location: Chestnut Hill, MA, US · Posted: 10/8/2026 · Reference: 11311

As we enter the fourth year of the public phase of Soaring Higher: the Campaign for Boston College, we invite you to join our community. Driven by our mission in ways that advance the university for years to come, priority areas for this $3B comprehensive campaign include Financial Aid, Academics, and Student Life. Based on a fundamental Jesuit tenet of developing the whole person, University Advancement is large enough to benefit from many campus resources, yet small enough to be agile and creative in supporting all associates. With an average tenure of close to 10 years at Boston College, our 250-person centralized organizational structure offers a variety of roles across fundraising, alumni relations, operations, and communications and engagement. We invest in the professional growth of every staff member through individual and team-based programs. Likewise, we aim to attract the very best, seeking team members who are as ambitious and as committed to our team as we are. We value a culture of inclusion and belonging while actively promoting team members who contribute to the success of University Advancement. See below the current opportunity to begin (or return to!) your Boston College experience! Job Description The Associate Director, Major Giving, reports to the Senior Associate Director, Regional Major Giving and is responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individuals primarily in the Southeast region of the U.S. capable of making gifts of $250K to $4.9M. Specific metrics will depend on the level of the hire, but the position is responsible for building and managing a portfolio of approximately 110 prospects, conducting 110+ substantive visits and raising at least $1.35M annually. To achieve these goals, the Associate Director develops creative engagement and solicitation strategies in close collaboration with Advancement colleagues, volunteers, and external partners. Key Responsibilities: Donor Engagement Communications: Writes clear solicitation letters and proposals, builds strong donor relationships to drive giving, supports assigned volunteer committees, and develops productive working relationships with key volunteer leaders. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborates effectively across University Advancement, including: o Major Gift Peers: Fellow regional major gift officers o Fundraising Partners: Athletic Development, Corporate Foundation Relations, Gift Planning, Leadership Annual Giving, and School Development o Operational Unit Partners: Alumni Relations, Prospect Development, and Stewardship Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The salary range for this position is listed according to the levels listed below, with the final salary based on various factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and internal equity considerations. Title and salary commensurate with relevant experience based on the following titles and full-time equivalent hiring ranges: - Associate Director: $99,900 - $124,850; 1-3 years experience - Associate Director: $110,300 - $137,900; 3-5 years related professional experience