Hiring: Major Gift Officer, Athletics Major Gifts Company: Boston University Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 13:15:02 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Portfolio Management, Project Management, Segment About the job Required Skills: •Prospect Qualification, Cultivation, and Solicitation (75%) •Manage a portfolio of 80-100 major gift prospects and donors in support of Boston University Athletics, with a focus on securing commitments of $250,000 and above for strategic priorities including scholarships, student-athlete experience, facilities, endowed coaching positions, and other Athletics initiatives. •In partnership with annual giving colleagues and the Associate Director for Athletics Initiatives, identify and qualify new prospects while deepening engagement with existing major donors across the athletics community. •Strategic Engagement and Event Support (15%) •Support team-specific reunions, alumni gatherings, game-day hospitality, regional events, and donor receptions, leveraging these experiences to deepen constituent engagement and advance fundraising objectives. •Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. •There to five years of relevant professional experience in fundraising, advancement, business development, sales, or relationship management within a complex organization. •Demonstrated ability to build, cultivate, and sustain strong relationships with donors, clients, or other key stakeholders. Qualifications: •Master’s degree •Knowledge of philanthropic principles, major gift fundraising, and planned giving opportunities. •Operational familiarity with Boston University, NCAA Division I athletics, or a comparable complex academic institution. •Teamwork, transparency, and mutual respect, because we value every member’s contributions and know that leadership can come from anywhere. Compensation: •Diversity, equity, inclusion, and a commitment to ensuring that each of us knows we belong here Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!