Metro New York & Southern Connecticut

Are you a dynamic, relationship-driven professional passionate about philanthropy and higher education? Brandeis University is seeking an Assistant Director of Annual Giving to strategically manage a robust portfolio of alumni, parents, and friendsâ”helping advance the Universityâ™s most important initiatives.

This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on building meaningful donor relationships, achieving ambitious fundraising goals, and representing a leading research university with sophistication and energy.

The hiring range for this position is $70,300 - $76,300.

There are multiple positions available.

What You Will Do

Portfolio Management & Fundraising (70%)

• Manage a portfolio of ~500 prospects across the Northeast and an additional U.S. region
• Conduct 175+ face-to-face visits annually, including 50 discovery meetings with new prospects
• Execute 25+ $5K+ solicitations per year, with annual revenue targets of $500Kâ“$1M+
• Secure multi-year commitments of $10K+ and identify prospects for major gifts, principal gifts, and planned giving
• Build and advance meaningful donor relationships from discovery to solicitation and stewardship

Travel, Discovery & Campus Engagement (25%)

• Plan and execute regional travel to engage donors, prospects, and volunteers
• Organize campus visits, connecting donors with faculty, staff, and university leadership
• Act as a University ambassador at events and during engagement opportunities in assigned territories

Communication & Data Management (5%)

• Collaborate with Advancement colleagues and University staff to maximize donor engagement
• Maintain accurate and current donor records, strategies, and correspondence in the database

What Weâ™re Looking For

• Education: BA/BS required
• Experience: 2â“4 years in fundraising, alumni engagement, or related roles (higher ed or nonprofit preferred)
• Proven ability to solicit and close philanthropic gifts of $1,000+
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Strategic, detail-oriented self-starter capable of managing multiple priorities
• Willingness to travel frequently and work occasional evenings/weekends

Why Brandeis?

Brandeis University is a nationally recognized research institution, committed to academic excellence, social justice, and creating opportunities for meaningful alumni engagement. Join a collaborative team where your work directly fuels the Universityâ™s mission and impact.

Ready to make a difference?
If you are energized by building relationships, achieving results, and advancing a mission-driven institution, we invite you to apply.

About Brandeis University

As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Four major academic units with 3,600 undergraduates and 2,050 graduate students comprise the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. In 1985, Brandeis was elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which represents the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since the rankings’ inception. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. Brandeis was founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian university under the sponsorship of th...e American Jewish community to embody its highest ethical and cultural values and to express its gratitude to the United States through the traditional Jewish commitment to education. By being a nonsectarian university that welcomes students, teachers and staff of every nationality, religion and orientation, Brandeis renews the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.

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