Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts

Associate Director Of Development, Major Gifts

Brandeis University invites dynamic and driven development professionals to apply for the role of Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Development, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of philanthropy at a top-tier research institution by growing and strengthening a portfolio of major gift prospects.

In this role, you will strategically manage a portfolio of approximately 175 prospects with the capacity to make gifts between $100,000 and $500,000. At the outset, your focus will be on qualification visits and building a robust pipeline of future major donors who will support the University for years to come.

You will partner with senior leaders, faculty, and development colleagues to connect donors with programs and initiatives that align with the President's vision and institutional priorities. Your work will play a critical role in advancing Brandeis' mission and securing transformational support.

Prospect Management and Fundraising (80%)

• Build and qualify a new portfolio of major gift prospects.
• Conduct at least 120 strategic, face-to-face visits each year with individuals, families, and foundations capable of five- and six-figure gifts.
• Develop and execute tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to successfully secure major gifts.
• Advance relationships from identification through solicitation and stewardship, meeting personal and programmatic fundraising goals.

Institutional Advancement and Engagement (20%)

Key Success Metrics

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Skills and Competencies

Why Join Brandeis?

This is a mission-driven role where your work will have meaningful impact on students, faculty, and the future of education and research. You will be part of a collaborative, high-performing advancement team at a university that values curiosity, innovation, and purpose.

Ready to help shape the next chapter of Brandeis University? Apply today.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class")