Development Associate, Strategic Program Development, Principal Gifts, Advancement

Development Associate, Strategic Program Development, Principal Gifts, Advancement

Charles River Campus - Professional

Boston, MA, United States

Salary Grade : Grade 47

Expected Hiring Range Minimum : $58,000.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum : $62,000.00

Position Type : Full-Time / Regular

Our Mission

We in Boston University Advancement harness the power of philanthropy to make an excellent education accessible and welcoming to all, and to advance BUs 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 its not just a job, but a career and a community.

Strategic Program Development, Principal Gifts supports the Senior Vice President of Advancement and the Vice President of Principal, International, and Foundation Advancement in determining strategy for the universitys top donors making gifts of $5M+. This support includes close collaboration and partnership with the office of the president, provost, deans and other senior fundraisers and university officers around prospect strategy and moves management. This department also oversees events, communications and day to day operations involving these top donors.

Development Associate, Strategic Program Development

The Development Associate, Strategic Program Development, provides administrative and programmatic support for two or more Principal Gift Officers and assists the Strategic Program Development team in the preparation of materials involving the Presidents Advancement-related activity. With an enhanced emphasis on Principal Gifts as a priority focus area for Boston University, the Development Associate plays an integral role in supporting the teams initiatives with exceptional technical and logistical support. This work includes but is not limited to :

• Managing the data entry of principal gift fundraising plans and outreach
• Generating donor reports
• Circulating travel itineraries
• Ordering supplies
• Organizing mailings
• Reconciling expenses
• Providing general administrative support for BUs William Fairfield Warren Society which recognizes donors of $1M+

The Development Associate is also responsible for facilitating weekly brainstorming sessions for the principal gift officers with the Director, Strategic Program Development to discuss individual prospect strategies. In addition, the Development Associate works closely with the Assistant Director, Strategic Program Development to coordinate the Presidents Advancement-related travel, including assistance with booking reservations, tracking appointments, and compiling briefing material for the President and other senior University leaders. This work requires impeccable attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Principal Gifts Operations

Presidential Advancement Support

Principal Gifts Stewardship

Required Skills

Qualifications :

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, our values, and the defined qualifications, we still want to hear from you and welcome your application as well.

To learn more about Advancement at Boston University, and other job opportunities, please stop by the Advancement Talent website : Opportunities for Advancement Professionals.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, 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.