Position Details
Position Information
Posting date
10/01/2026
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1125610
Position Title
Senior Associate Director
Hiring Range Minimum
$123,400
Hiring Range Maximum
$154,200
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
Open to fully remote work arrangement with preference for candidates willing to travel to Hanover campus (at minimum quarterly) along with travel to visit prospects.
Location of Position
Lebanon, NH
41 Centerra Parkway
This position is open to fully remote work arrangement with preference for candidates willing to travel to Hanover campus (at minimum quarterly) along with travel to visit prospects.
Remote Work Eligibility?
Remote eligible
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
The Senior Associate Director raises restricted and unrestricted gifts for Dartmouth College, including its professional schools, in support of the Board of Trustees' priorities for the institution. The incumbent serves as a charitable gift planning advisor to approximately 800 Principal, Leadership, and Annual gift prospects in the context of a major capital campaign.
Description
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
* Eight plus years of experience in planned giving, law, development, financial services, or the equivalent (may include both professional experience and relevant advanced education)
* Ability to maintain technical expertise in tax, investment, and legal aspects of charitable giving
* Ability to work with and command the respect of faculty, senior officers, Trustees, and other high-level volunteers
* Superlative written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated presentation abilities
* Excellent negotiation skills
* Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit coupled with excellent judgement and ability to assess risk
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Strong project management skills and organizational skills
* Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
* Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with appropriate discretion
* Demonstrated integrity
Preferred Qualifications
* Advanced degree in a related field (business administration, tax, or law) or rigorous professional designation (CPA, CFA, securities license)
* Knowledge of PG Calc planned gift software
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Lesa Knapp
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-1317
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Lesa Knapp, Assistant Vice President for Advancement Administration
Department Contact's Phone Number
603-646-1317
Additional Instructions
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/87392
Key Accountabilities
Description
Manages geographically assigned prospect pool for rating, cultivation, gift plan design, and solicitation. Completes 110 prospect visits annually, often in tandem with senior officers of the institution and development and alumni relations colleagues. Establishes and maintains ongoing relationships with donors and prospects and develops approaches and activities that lead to successful comprehensive solicitation of planned major gift donors. Prepares solicitation and stewardship materials for major donors, based on donors' interests, resources, and philanthropic priorities. Solicits gifts personally and in partnership with others. Evaluates results of solicitation activities for each prospect over time and evaluates/re-evaluates potential for future solicitations. Devises an overall strategy for stewardship of planned gift donors. Identifies prospects to participate in specific events, on committees, or other programs that promote the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship process. Oversees the collection and management of donor information and writes contact reports, enters gift planning proposals, and compiles other pertinent information following donor visits.
Percentage Of Time
55
Description
Serves as a liaison for the Gift Planning Chairs, assisting with class solicitations, stewardship and other efforts to increase class participation in the Bartlett Tower Society. Presents at the Association of Gift Planning Chair's annual meeting over Class Officer's Weekend. Develops an expertise in the management and administration of planned gifts. Works closely with College offices and outside service providers involved with the management and administration of planned gifts, including Development, Legal Affairs, Endowment Administration, Real Estate and the Treasurer's office. Develops an in-depth knowledge of the programs, policies, personnel, traditions, philosophy, and objectives of Dartmouth College and its associated professional schools. Establishes performance goals in assigned development areas, monitors progress against goals and implements strategies to ensure success in meeting goals. Recruits, organizes, trains, motivates, and provides staff support to key volunteers. Participates in long-range planning for the department with the Assistant Vice President of Gift Planning.
Percentage Of Time
15
Description
Maintains technical expertise in tax, investment, and legal aspects of charitable giving and articulates this expertise clearly and effectively in discussions with prospective donors, their counsel, colleagues, and volunteers. Keep current with best practices and emerging trends in philanthropy. Works alone and with development and alumni relations colleagues, senior officers of the College and professional schools, or volunteers to cultivate and solicit prospects. Works with research staff and others to compile adequate materials and information in preparation for donor visits and other contacts. Performs research and analysis to confirm capacity, inclination, and interests of prospects. Reviews and analyzes the currently identified prospect pool to assess completeness of research, accuracy of financial information, and effective maintenance of prospect profiles.
Percentage Of Time
20
Description
Participates in marketing programs to convey the case for support of Dartmouth College and its professional schools through a combination of direct mail, advertising, and printed and electronic materials. Prepares illustrations and proposals needed to present a request for support and prepares briefings for senior officers, Trustees and other appropriate volunteers. Articulates and implements strategies for communicating with donors. Drafts and customizes institutional correspondence to specific donors. Communicates and advocates the needs of the institution and promotes active involvement with and giving to Dartmouth including annual, capital and planned gifts from prospects. Makes presentations on tax, investment, and legal aspects of charitable gifts to internal and external audiences.
Percentage Of Time
5
Description
Hires, supervises, trains, and evaluates staff to meet changing department needs.
Percentage Of Time
5
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Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
