Managing Director, Special Gifts , Denver

Position Number
1125557

Position Title Managing Director, Special Gifts

Hiring Range Minimum $101,500

Hiring Range Maximum $126,900 ($145,000 Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA bay area. $135,000 for Denver, CO)

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

This is a full time position, Monday through Friday from 8 am until 5 pm, with possibility for night and weekend work.

This position is eligible for fully remote work arrangement. This position will manage a portfolio of prospects in the Western region. There is a strong preference for the person to be in the Western region either in San Francisco Bay area, Denver, or Los Angeles.

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

To secure current-use and capital commitments of up to $250,000 from a diverse constituency in support of Dartmouth College's institutional priorities. The Managing Director will manage a select portfolio of prospective donors in the Western Region, demonstrating successful cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors.

Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent
• Six or more years of experience in a complex college or university development operation, or the equivalent
• Demonstrated experience soliciting and closing four, five and six-figure gifts
• Deep understanding of and appreciation for the philanthropic process and individual giving behaviors combined with direct solicitation experience
• Ability to work with and command the respect of senior officers, Trustees, and other high-level donors and volunteers
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and planning skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated presentation abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with appropriate discretion
• Demonstrated integrity and strong negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, proactive
• Ability to travel approximately 30-40% of working days; some evening work required
• Knowledge of gift planning vehicles and techniques

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.

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 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.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Yes

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions.

There is a strong preference for employee to live and work in one of these Western regions:
San Francisco Bay area, Denver, or Los Angeles.

Develops and implements comprehensive qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for prospective donors capable of making comprehensive gifts of four, five, and six-figures in support of…