Associate Director, Principal Gifts

Posting date : 10 / 30 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

Position Number : 1129462

Position Title :

Associate Director, Principal Gifts

Hiring Range Minimum :

$132,800

Hiring Range Maximum :

$166,000

Union Type : Not a Union Position

SEIU Level : Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status : Exempt

Employment Category :

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year :

12

Scheduled Hours per Week :

40

Schedule :

This position requires the candidate to live within a reasonable commuting distance of Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon, NH. While the role is classified as hybrid, candidates should expect to be onsite a minimum of 2–3 days per week; Monday – Friday, 8 : 00AM – 5 : OOPM

Location of Position :

Lebanon, NH 03766

35 Centerra Pkwy

Remote Work Eligibility? :

Hybrid

Is this a term position? :

No

If yes, length of term in months. :

NA

Is this a grant funded position? :

No

Position Purpose :

The Associate Director, Principal Gifts is an integral part of the Principal Gifts and Venture Philanthropy team that cultivates mutually beneficial relationships with alumni, patients, parents, corporations, foundations, and friends to secure private support for Dartmouth Health, its member institutions, and the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College.Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Principal Gifts and Venture Philanthropy (AVP), the Associate Director is engaged in all activities in the comprehensive engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of principal gift level donors and prospects, defined as prospects capable of making gifts of $5M or more over five years. The Associate Director, Principal Gifts works cooperatively with a wide variety of colleagues, including leadership, faculty, staff, students, and alumni, to help execute donor engagement and stewardship strategies.The Associate Director is a strategic partner to frontline fundraisers with the cultivation and solicitation of prospects by designing and implementing highly-personalized donor engagement, cultivation, and stewardship experiences while also supporting the strategic vision of the AVP for the principal gifts program. The position delivers exceptional service to our constituents and plays a central role in setting and delivering principal gifts fundraising and engagement strategies and meeting program goals.This position works with highly confidential information on a daily basis and uses discretion in sharing information with internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp :

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities :

Skills & Knowledge

• Exemplary written and verbal communication and negotiation skills
• Strong customer / service orientation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work in a large, complex, decentralized organization, and to tolerate and address ambiguity appropriately.
• Proven ability to relate and communicate with a diverse audience.
• Exceptional planning, administrative and organizational skills, ability to take initiative, manage time efficiently, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
• Exceptional customer service skills. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse constituency in a consistently positive and productive manner – including clinical patients, donors, alumni, and colleagues.
• Flexibility and creativity.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and to manage. internal conflict in ways that lead to enhanced teamwork.
• Commitment to diversity within the workplace and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
• Brings joy and a sense of humor to work.

Experience

Preferred Qualifications :

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries :

Beth Wood

Department Contact Phone Number :

(603) 646-5116

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title :

Bethany Solomon

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check :

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and / or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? :

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https : / / policies.dartmouth.edu / policy / tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link :

https : / / searchjobs.dartmouth.edu / postings / 83725

Description :

Principal Gift Strategy and Relationship Management

Percentage Of Time : 50

Description :

Project Management

Percentage Of Time : 50

Description :

Writing

Percentage Of Time : 50

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned.