Description
Executive Director of Regional Advancement
for the Eastern Region
Remote Eligible | Northeast Region (preferably New York, Boston, or Hanover, NH)
Dartmouth seeks a dynamic and seasoned philanthropy leader to serve as Executive Director of Regional Advancement for the Eastern Region. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development, this senior role carries significant autonomy and is responsible for leading Dartmouth's largest geographic region with a sophisticated, integrated fundraising presence. The Executive Director personally manages a portfolio of 10–20 principal gift prospects, executing direct solicitations at the $500,000+ level in partnership with senior officers and trustees, while leading and developing a team of regional fundraisers to secure gifts of $100,000+ averaging approximately $25M–$35M a year in restricted gifts and $10M–$15M in Annual Fund gifts. The Executive Director also develops and executes a comprehensive regional philanthropy strategy — coordinating annual, leadership, and principal gift efforts across Presidential Initiatives, Principal Gifts, the Dartmouth College Fund, Gift Planning, Marketing & Engagement, and the professional schools — while setting team performance goals and fostering a collaborative, donor-centered culture.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree; an advanced degree is a plus. The ideal candidate will bring ten or more years of fundraising and management experience in a complex environment, preferably in higher education, with a proven track record of soliciting and closing seven-figure gifts. Strong leadership of high-performing frontline fundraisers, exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, and comfort with CRM systems are required. The ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgment on confidential matters, and travel significantly within the Eastern region are essential. A valid U.S. or Canadian driver’s license is required.
About Dartmouth: Since its founding in 1769, Dartmouth has provided an inspirational setting where talented faculty, students, and staff form an exceptional academic community, offering a premier undergraduate liberal arts education alongside graduate programs in the Geisel School of Medicine, Thayer School of Engineering, Tuck School of Business, and the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.
How to Apply
Visit Dartmouth’s online applicant portal to submit your application: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/86243
For a confidential inquiry, please contact [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
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