Senior Philanthropic Advisor

Position Details

Posting date: 06/29/2026

Closing date:
Open Until Filled

Position number: 1128445

Position title:

Senior Philanthropic Advisor

Salary range: $182,300 – $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:

Hybrid or fully remote with some travel to campus meetings and events; flexible schedule available.

Location:

41 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH; remote work arrangement available.

This senior level position within Advancement is responsible for working with some of the College’s highest potential prospects. Working with the Senior Vice President for University Advancement, this position will secure and steward restricted and unrestricted gifts from assigned individuals and families capable of making $10 million and above gifts in support of Dartmouth College’s institutional priorities.

It will collaborate with senior development officers and college administrators to further develop prospect relationships.

• Manage a portfolio of high‑potential individual prospects through identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship cycles.
• Forge relationships with a diverse population that leads to eight‑figure gift solicitations and secured gifts aligned with the College’s priorities.
• Create and implement multi‑step plans that deepen relationships with all core clients.
• Engage the President, Trustees, and high‑level campaign volunteers in prospect strategies.
• Articulate and implement donor communication strategies: draft proposals, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Travel to visit prospects, often with senior officers and volunteers, and coordinate campus visits.
• Establish and maintain relationships with volunteers, alumni, parents, and friends who assist prospect strategies.
• Oversee preparation of funding proposals, briefings for senior officers, Trustees, and volunteers, and stewardship reports.
• Participate in management structures supporting top prospect strategy and tracking.
• Help shape and implement new initiatives such as challenge gifts, presidential commission on financial aid, family leadership circle.
• Develop collegial relationships with colleagues in the Dartmouth College Fund, Gift Planning, Leadership Giving, and professional schools.
• Work closely with the Senior Vice President for University Advancement to engage members of the Campaign Executive Committee and the President’s Leadership Council.
• Demonstrate professionalism and collegiality in all interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of experience in a complex college or university development operation.
• 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 high‑level donors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated presentation abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills; proven ability to work across a complex organization.
• Ability to provide inspired leadership and coaching to staff members.
• Ability to work independently and as part of multiple teams; demonstrated volunteer management at the highest levels.
• Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
• Flexibility and comfort with ambiguity.
• Demonstrated integrity and inclusiveness in a diverse institution.

• Advanced degree.
• Proven solicitation experience for gifts of $10 million or more (evidence through professional references and reputation).
• Deep understanding of philanthropic process and individual giving behaviors.
• Solid experience coaching and mentoring junior colleagues.
• Comprehensive campaign experience.

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.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include criminal, reference, work history, conduct review, and verification of academic credentials, licenses, or certifications.

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