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Special Gifts Officer
Job Description
Position Details
Position Information Posting date 10/23/2026
Closing date Open Until Filled Yes
Position Number 1128408
Position Title Special Gifts Officer
Hiring Range Minimum $101,500
Hiring Range Maximum $126,900 ($139,000 New York City)
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 Location of Position Hanover, NH
New York City, NY Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid
Is this a term position? No
If yes, length of term in months. N/A
Is this a grant funded position? No
Position Purpose In partnership with the Tuck Advancement Team, and as informed by Tuck's strategic initiatives, the special gifts officer solicits and secures annual, current use, and facilities gifts ranging from $25,000 to $250,000 from a portfolio of prospects. Description The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth seeks a talented and motivated advancement professional to join its team. The Special Gift Officer will play a pivotal role in strengthening donor engagement and philanthropy to support Tuck's mission and strategic priorities. This position is eligible for either a Hanover, NH, campusbased hybrid work location or a primarily remote work arrangement, with a strong preference for the successful remoteeligible candidate to be based in close proximity to New York City. Required Qualifications Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 1. Experience and skill successfully raising gifts for higher education institutions, or highly transferable sales and customer/client relationship management experience in organizations with similar methods and standards for engaging with new business prospects. Experience and skill using fundraising management systems and technology (e.g., Ellucian Advance) to enter and report donor contact activities.
2. Knowledge of higher education economics, philanthropy, and administration gained through a business or liberal arts education, continuing education, and/or relevant work experience.
3. Able to travel extensively to meet with donors and attend fundraising events. Able to anticipate, deliver on, and exceed the expectations of donors and colleagues
4. Able to anticipate, deliver on, and exceed the expectations of donors and colleagues.
5. Able to introduce and drive innovation in ways small and large.
6. Able to collaborate effectively with colleagues across Advancement, Tuck, and Dartmouth to achieve shared goals and objectives.
7. Able to proactively identify and pursue relevant learning and professional development opportunities and apply new knowledge, insights, and skills to enhance results. Preferred Qualifications Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Lorin Parker
Department Contact Phone Number 603.646.2904
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Lorin Parker, Executive Director of Talent Management
Department Contact's Phone Number Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all. Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a preemployment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance
