Senior Philanthropic Advisor

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date 06/29/2026 Closing date Open Until Filled Yes Position Number 1128445 Position Title Senior Philanthropic Advisor Hiring Range Minimum $182,300 Hiring Range Maximum $227,800 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

The department offers a hybrid or fully remote work arrangement with some travel to campus meetings/events. Department working schedule is M-F 8:00 am-5:00 pm.; flexible schedule available. This position is a principal gifts frontline fundraising position with travel expectations to visit prospects/donors.

Location of Position

Lebanon, NH

41 Centerra Parkway

This position offers a remote work arrangement. The individual in this role will need to travel to campus, on occasion, to attend critical meetings and important campus events.

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

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 integrity

* 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  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…