Senior Director, Major Gifts

This position will serve as a senior front-line fundraiser and chief development strategist for the Northeastern University Oakland Campus, focusing on securing major and principal gifts while leading strategic advancement initiatives. The role will maintain a portfolio of approximately 50 major and principal gift prospects and develop and implement tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies for each prospect.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive fundraising experience, with demonstrated success in securing six- and seven-figure gifts.
• Experience managing complex projects, strategic volunteer engagement, and donor relationships that require interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Comfort working in an entrepreneurial environment with high levels of autonomy and responsibility.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness & life
• Retirement
• Commuting & transportation