23 development advancement fundraising jobs found in Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Executive Director, Corporate Partnerships LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME University Advancement - Fundraising DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Executive Director, Corporate Partnerships is a senior fundraising leader responsible for building and executing WPI's corporate philanthropy program within University Advancement. Reporting to the AVP of University Advancement, this role manages a portfolio of high-value corporate prospects and partners, develops structured corporate engagement programs, and drives the growth of philanthropic revenue through sustained, strategic relationships with companies that are already invested in WPI, and those that should be. Working closely with university leadership, faculty, advancement colleagues, and external stakeholders, the Executive Director will lead efforts to secure significant philanthropic support, ensuring alignment with the institution's strategic...

JOB TITLE Assistant Director, Stewardship & Donor Relations Communications LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Development & Communications Strategy DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Reporting to the Senior Director, Stewardship and Donor Relations, the Assistant Director, Stewardship and Donor Relations, serves as the stewardship writer and content strategist for stewardship reporting and communications, translating complex academic, research, student, and institutional initiatives into meaningful stories that deepen donor engagement and inspire continued investment in WPI. Blending narrative storytelling with data, the Assistant Director works closely with campus stakeholders and frontline fundraisers to create compelling reports for the university's most generous donors. This role is critical to completing the Beyond These Towers campaign with strong donor retention and positioning WPI for sustained...

JOB TITLE Director, Prospect Management and Research LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Advancement Operations DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Director of Prospect Management and Research provides strategic leadership and hands-on direction for WPI's prospect development program, encompassing prospect research, prospect management, and pipeline development. This position designs and implements the research standards, screening strategies, capacity rating methodologies, and portfolio management practices that identify and advance the University's major, principal, and planned gift prospects, directly supporting a successful fundraising pipeline and the University's advancement goals. Reporting to the Executive Director, Advancement Operations, the Director leads the prospect research team and serves as a trusted partner and consultant to gift officers and fundraising leadership, conducting prospect research, managing...

Associate Director of Class Engagement & Giving (Reunion) Amherst Campus Full Time JR7071 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Associate Director of Class Engagement & Giving (Reunion) position. The Associate Director of Class Engagement & Giving (Reunion) is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $68,000 to $72,000 per year. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst...

Associate Director of Advancement Data Management Amherst Campus Full Time JR7049 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Associate Director of Advancement Data Management position. The Associate Director of Advancement Data Management is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $73,000 to $77,000. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive,...

Director of Advancement Communications Amherst Campus Full Time JR7046 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Director of Advancement Communications position. The Director of Advancement Communications is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $120,000 to $130,000 per year. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive...

Senior Major Gift Officer Amherst Campus Full Time JR6844 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Senior Major Gift Officer position. The Senior Major Gift Officer is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $120,000 to $130,000 per year. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of...

Assistant Director of Advancement Communications Amherst Campus Full Time JR6843 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Assistant Director of Advancement Communications position. The Assistant Director of Advancement Communications is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $60,000 to $65,000. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly...

Associate Director of Class Engagement and Giving Amherst Campus Full Time JR6899 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Associate Director of Class Engagement and Giving position. The Associate Director of Class Engagement and Giving is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $68,000 to $72,000 per year. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a...

Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship Main Campus - Boston, MA R12108 ABOUT SIMMONS Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. You're joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. You'll...

Associate Director of Affinity Engagement Main Campus - Boston, MA R11836 ABOUT SIMMONS Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. You're joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. You'll...

Assistant Director of Grant Development POSITION: Full-Time Assistant Director of Grant Development (Assistant Director): Grant Development; Haverhill Campus; 37.5 hours per week; Non-Unit Professional Position. SUMMARY: The Assistant Director of Grant Development is a key member of the Institutional Advancement team and is responsible for coordinating and managing critical aspects of the college's public and private grant portfolio. The position supports the full lifecycle of grant activity, including proposal development, budget preparation, submission coordination, compliance review, award administration, reporting, and institutional grant record management. Working independently and collaboratively across the college, the Assistant Director of Grant Development partners with faculty, staff, administrators, funding agencies, and external stakeholders to facilitate the successful development, implementation, and administration of grant-funded initiatives. The position...

Associate/Full Professor, PhD Program Director - Human Development & Family Science Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by April 4, 2026. Applications received after April 4, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near...

Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the Purchase College Foundation and Charitable Entities Posting Number: S422P Application Deadline: 09/17/2026 Department: S422P FT - PT: Full Time Part-time %: Minimum Salary: 200000.00 Maximum Salary: 225000.00 Description: The Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the Purchase CollegeFoundation and Charitable Entities (VPIA) will serve as SUNY Purchase's chief advancement strategist, partnering with the President and the College's Foundation Board to build an energetic fundraising, alumni engagement, and philanthropy program that expands support for students, academic excellence, and the College's nationally recognized arts and liberal arts mission. The role requires a transformational and engaged leader and manager with a proven record of success in individual and institutional giving, of Foundation governance, and organizational growth who can elevate...

Job Title: Reunion Giving Officer Department: Institutional Advancement Reports to: AVP of Development Effective Date: 6/1/2026 # of Direct Reports: 0 # of People Supported: 2 Job Description: The Reunion Giving Officer plays a critical role in advancing Manhattanville University's philanthropic priorities by leading strategic reunion fundraising efforts focused on milestone reunion classes and leadership-level alumni engagement. This frontline fundraising position is responsible for developing and implementing reunion giving strategies that increase alumni participation, strengthen volunteer engagement, and secure leadership and major gifts that advance the University's mission and strategic priorities. The Reunion Giving Officer will manage a portfolio of reunion and leadership giving prospects, with a focus on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding alumni capable of making gifts ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 and...

Vice President, Advancement Job Description: Champlain College is seeking a Vice President of Advancement to develop and lead the vision, strategy, and operations that power the college's fundraising and philanthropic efforts. Reporting to the President and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, this role is responsible for setting the direction for all advancement activities - including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, alumni engagement, and donor stewardship. This is a high-impact opportunity at an institution with a clear direction and the investments to back it up. Champlain is launching innovative new programs and deepening its partnerships with local and regional employers - all while expanding scholarship access to reach more students. The VP of Advancement will help translate these initiatives into philanthropic results that open doors for students and strengthen the college's position as a national...

JOB TITLE Dean of the Business School LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Provost Office DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the Business School. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader to advance business education and research at a premier technological university known for its distinctive project-based learning model, where students tackle real-world challenges through hands-on projects that connect academic disciplines to societal needs and professional practice. The Dean will join WPI following the university's recent achievement of Carnegie R1 research university status and recognition by U.S. News & World Report as No. 18 nationally for best return on investment. This leader will shape the future of WPI's Business School while contributing to WPI's continued rise in international prominence. The...

Regis College Vice President for Marketing and Communications Weston, MA Regis College seeks an experienced, creative, and highly collaborative leader to serve as its next Vice President for Marketing and Communications (VPMC). The VPMC serves as the university's chief marketing and communications officer and is a key member of the President's Cabinet. Reporting directly to the newly appointed and dynamic President Cautin , the VPMC provides strategic direction for the institution's brand, reputation, and engagement efforts, ensuring that all communications and marketing initiatives advance the university's mission, strategic priorities, enrollment objectives, and advancement goals.     The Vice President for Marketing and Communications provides leadership for the university’s integrated marketing and communications enterprise, encompassing institutional marketing, brand strategy, website content, public relations, crisis...

Associate Director of Class Engagement & Giving (Reunion) Amherst Campus Full Time JR7071 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Associate Director of Class Engagement & Giving (Reunion) position. The Associate Director of Class Engagement & Giving (Reunion) is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $68,000 to $72,000 per year. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst...