Development Assistant, Major Giving

Development Assistant, Major Giving

Works alongside fundraisers, university colleagues and external constituents to develop, support and maintain programs and activities consistent with securing philanthropic support for the University. Fundraising work in Major Giving is focused on managing the qualification, solicitation and stewarding of individual giving from alumni, parents and friends for gifts between $250,000 and $4,999,000.

• Preparing materials for fundraiser prospect visits
• Making travel arrangements
• Completing transmittal forms for pledges and gifts received
• Filing visit reports in Blackbaud
• Drafting gift acknowledgments
• Requesting research and pulling additional donor or prospect information from various systems
• Supporting the work associated with external constituents’ visits to campus, meetings and special events, often interfacing with the Programs and Events team to maximize event effectiveness within budgetary guidelines

Hiring Range: $26.32/hr to $32.88/hr pay rate commensurate with relevant experience.

• 2-3 years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in a professional setting
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including effective phone communication
• Accurate typing skills
• Working knowledge of Windows PC, including Microsoft Office, and familiarity with Customer Relationship Management databases
• Exceptional proofreading abilities and a commitment to accuracy
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well within deadlines
• Good judgment and discretion in handling confidential materials
• Ability to work independently without close supervision and flexibility to work beyond regular hours when necessary
• Solid knowledge of grammar and punctuation
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Highly motivated to work in a fast‑paced environment that may require some night and evening work
• Team player dedicated to the goals of advancing higher education and appreciative of Jesuit Catholic education and the values of Boston College
• Desire to build a career in advancement is a plus

• Tuition remission for employees
• Tuition remission for spouses and children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Low‑cost life insurance
• Eligibility for both university‑funded 401(k) and employer‑sponsored 403(b) retirement plans
• Paid holidays annually
• Generous sick and vacation pay
• Additional benefits can be found on the employee handbook website

Boston College conducts pre‑employment background checks as part of the hiring process. Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at the university's website.