Our Mission
We in Boston University Development & Alumni Relations (DAR) harness the power of philanthropy to make an excellent education accessible and welcoming to all, and to advance BU’s global leadership in research, scholarship, artistic creation, and professional practice. To support our work, we have built—and are continuing to build—an outstanding team of dynamic, mission-driven advancement professionals who constantly strive to create an environment where everyone belongs. Where it’s not just about a job, but a career and a community.
Now, our Major Gifts team is looking for a Development Associate who will provides support for regionally and/or Parent focused Major Gift Officers (MGOs) and their efforts to secure significant resources in support of university priorities
Major Gifts at Boston University
The Major Gifts (MG) team is a regionally based team that covers six regions domestically and is not affiliated with any particular school or college. The MG team focuses on the discovery, qualification, solicitation, and close of major gifts ($100K+).
Development Associate
The Development Associate (DA) provides support for regionally and/or Parent focused Major Gift Officers (MGOs) and their efforts to secure significant resources in support of university priorities. Reporting to the Manager of Major Gifts Administration, the DA will be assigned to support a regional or Parent focused fundraising team of at least two MGOs and will play a vital role in managing administrative duties (e.g. coordinating travel, expense reports, and database administration), assisting in event development and execution, and help develop and implement prospect strategies as appropriate. The Development Associate must work cooperatively with a wide variety of colleagues and external constituents, including University leadership, faculty, staff, and alumni, to help execute strategies and work toward overall development goals.
Responsibilities:
Regional Coordination and Administrative Support:
High Level Development Events planning support:
Prospect Research and Lead Generation:
Required Skills
A cover letter is required for consideration.
Qualifications:
But that’s not all we’re looking for; we want someone who embodies our values:
If this resonates with you and you want to help us in our ambitious next campaign—and maybe do some of your best work as an advancement professional— we encourage you to apply.If you are hesitant to apply because you have not previously performed every responsibility listed in the description, but you do possess transferable skills and the defined qualifications, we still want to hear from you and welcome your application as well.
To learn more about Development & Alumni Relations at Boston University, and other job opportunities, please stop by the DAR Talent website: https://www.bu.edu/dar-talent/.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the employment application process, please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 617-358-1796.
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