Position Purpose
This position is responsible for continued execution of a premier Family Giving and Engagement program. Leads Dartmouth College development programs for families (parents, grandparents, etc.), including legacy families, of current and former students capable of making leadership gifts in support of Dartmouth College’s institutional priorities. Manages a team of 3-4. Leading by example, the Director will effectively manage a portfolio of prospects and serve as a liaison for development efforts, creating and implementing strategies designed to further loyalty, engagement, and financial support of the College. Sets a personal example of frontline fundraising success, carrying a portfolio of high potential prospects. Serves as a thought partner with senior leadership about ways to engage our most capable families in ways that will lead to transformational philanthropy.
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 eight or more years of fundraising, marketing, or sales experience (or the equivalent), preferably in higher education
- Evidence of successful solicitations at leadership giving level, with gift planning experience
- Strong staff management abilities
- Professional credibility, intellectual depth, maturity, wisdom, and collaborative skills to garner the trust and confidence of the President, academic leaders, senior staff, faculty, Trustees, alumni, volunteers and other key constituents
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; excellent presentation skills; excellent relationship-building skills
- Knowledge of trends in development in the field of philanthropy; context and perspective on benchmarks and performance standards
- Energetic, flexible, adaptable, collaborative and proactive; a leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising and development initiatives
- Demonstrated experience in galvanizing volunteers to the highest levels of satisfaction and performance
- Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities; innovative
- Team player; Collegial and service-oriented
- Tolerance for ambiguity
- Engaging personality and sense of humor
- Well-refined organizational skills; ability to analyze and synthesize data to inform decision making
- Demonstrated initiative and creative energy
- Entrepreneurial skills
- Negotiation and persuasion abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with parents in educational setting preferred
- Previous parent volunteer experience preferred
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Lesa Knapp
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-1317
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Lesa Knapp, Director of Advancement Business Operations
Department Contact's Phone Number
603-646-1317
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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 by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
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?
Preferred, but not required
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
Additional Instructions
This position is open to a hybrid working arrangement, however, the candidate must be within commuting distance to the campus to attend campus meetings, events, etc.