Our Mission

We in Boston University Development & Alumni Relations (DAR) harness the power of philanthropy to make an excellent education accessible and welcoming to all, and to advance BU’s global leadership in research, scholarship, artistic creation, and professional practice.  To support our work, we have built—and are continuing to build—an outstanding team of dynamic, mission-driven advancement professionals who constantly strive to create an environment where everyone belongs.  Where it’s not just about a job, but a career and a community.

Now, our Major Gifts team is looking for a Senior Major Gift Officer who will collaborate with colleagues across Advancement and the University—including Major Gifts, Special Initiatives, Principal Gifts, Athletics, Dean of Students Office, University Centers and Schools and Colleges to build community, secure major and principal gifts, and develop a pipeline of major and principal gift donors.

Major Gifts at Boston University

The Major Gifts (MG) team is a regionally based team that covers six regions domestically and is not affiliated with any particular school or college. The MG team focuses on the discovery, qualification, solicitation, and close of major gifts ($100K+).

Senior Major Gift Officer

In partnership with the Director, the SMGO will set annual and long-term goals for regional and portfolio growth aligned with University and Presidential priorities. The SMGO will engage high-level prospects and volunteers to cultivate the parent community and growth the Parents Leadership Council (PLC) domestically. This position collaborates with faculty and staff to understand institutional priorities and demonstrate how philanthropic support impacts students and the BU community.

The SMGO will maintain strong working relationships across Advancement and the greater BU community, and leverage data to identify, qualify, and solicit major and principal gifts. This role will require domestic travel to major and secondary markets.

This role requires a deep understanding of donor engagement, including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, as well as experience working with faculty, senior leadership, and strategic campus partners. The SMGO will also manage special projects as assigned by the Director of Parent and Family Philanthropy.