Executive Director of Regional Eastern Region

Position: Executive Director of Regional Advancement for Eastern Region
Position Details

Position Information

Posting date 06/22/2026 Closing date Open Until Filled Yes Position Number 1129632 Position Title Executive Director of Regional Advancement for Eastern Region Hiring Range Minimum $181,100 Hiring Range Maximum $230,000 Union Type Not a Union Position SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position FLSA Status Exempt Employment Category Regular Full Time Scheduled Months per Year 12 Scheduled Hours per Week 40 Schedule Location of Position

This position is flexible in location with strong preference for Northeast region or Hanover, New Hampshire.

Remote Work Eligibility? Remote eligible Is this a term position? No If yes, length of term in months. NA Is this a grant funded position? No Position Purpose

The Executive Director is responsible for individually securing and stewarding restricted and unrestricted gifts from assigned individuals capable of making $500,000+ gifts in support of Dartmouth College's institutional priorities with key alumni and parents in the region, while leading the regional team to secure and steward gifts of $100,000+ averaging ~$25M-$35M a year in restricted gifts and ~$10M-$15M a year in Annual Fund gifts Develops and executes on a regional philanthropy strategy in the region, working across multiple departments in development to coordinate a comprehensive plan for annual, leadership, and principal gifts.

Works in coordination with Associate Vice President for Development (AVP) to implement sophisticated, integrated, efficient, and impactful presence across all Dartmouth constituents in the Eastern region. Due to the geographic location of this large region and its team, this position has a high degree of autonomy and delegated authority to act on the College's behalf.

Description

Required Qualifications
- Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications
- Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

* 10 years of fundraising and fundraising management experience with a successful track record as a leader, manager, and strategist in a complex organizational environment, preferably in higher education

* Demonstrated experience soliciting and closing seven-figure gifts

* Demonstrated experience working with senior administrators, faculty, trustees, and top volunteers and donors

* Demonstrated experience working across divisions within large, complex institutions

* Demonstrated experience managing a team of highly accomplished fundraisers

* Demonstrated experience developing strategic plans and managing projects

* Excellent relationship building skills and an ability to listen carefully as well as influence and persuade others

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated presentation abilities

* Technical computer literacy essential; familiarity with CRM's related to advancement

* Understanding and comfort with the intricacies of significant business travel

* Ability to work and make decisions with a high degree of autonomy

* Strong organizational skills combined with individual initiative; energy, enthusiasm, and ability to work both independently and productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

* Demonstrated negotiation skills and an understanding of prospect-centered fund raising combined with strategic planning experience

* Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with appropriate discretion

* Resolve for success and an entrepreneurial spirit

* Demonstrated integrity

* Ability to analyze information and prioritize decisions

Note:

Employment will be contingent upon possession of a valid U.S. or Canadian driver's license and continued qualification as an Approved Driver under the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.

Preferred Qualifications Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Lesa Knapp Department Contact Phone Number  Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Lesa Knapp, Assistant Vice President for Advancement Administration Department Contact's Phone Number  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.

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