Position Purpose
This senior level position within Advancement is responsible for working with some of the College’s highest potential prospects. Working with Senior Vice President for University Advancement, this position will be responsible for securing and stewarding restricted and unrestricted gifts from assigned individuals and families believed capable of making $10 million and above gifts in support of Dartmouth College’s institutional priorities and to work with senior development officers and college administrators to further develop prospect relationships with Dartmouth.
Description
This position is a senior level, principal gifts fundraising position at Dartmouth and is responsible for working with some of the College’s highest potential prospects and donors. This position has limited supervisory responsibilities in order to maximize external engagement with prospects and donors.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of experience in a complex college or university development operation, or the equivalent
- Experience soliciting and securing planned gifts
- Ability to raise donor sights, articulate aspirational goals and ideas, present philanthropic opportunities, and close gifts
- Creative, professional, and entrepreneurial spirit
- Ability to work with and command the respect of faculty, senior officers, Trustees, and other high-level donors and volunteers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated presentation abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work across a complex organization, and to provide inspired leadership and coaching to staff members
- Ability to work both independently and as part of multiple teams including volunteer committees; demonstrated volunteer management at the highest levels of an organization
- Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with appropriate discretion
- Flexibility and comfort with ambiguity
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all constituencies in a diverse institution; the ability to foster inclusiveness and diversity
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree
- Proven solicitation experience for gifts of $10 million or more evidenced through professional references and reputation
- Deep understanding of and appreciation for the philanthropic process and individual giving behaviors combined with direct solicitation experience
- Solid experience working with faculty, senior officers, and development professionals with a talent for coaching and mentoring more junior colleagues
- Comprehensive campaign experience
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Lesa Knapp
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-1317
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Lesa Knapp, Assistant Vice President for Advancement Administration
Department Contact's Phone Number
603-646-1317
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
