Why Emerson College
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedEducates and trains artists, communicators, and professionals through experiential teaching, inclusive performances, and supportive campus services to prepare them for impactful careers.
- Emerson college's mission is to educate and elevate extraordinary artists, communicators, scholars, and professionals for the betterment of humanity. We pursue this mission through world-class teaching, practice, performance, and discovery that are experiential, innovative, and inclusive. The College educates approximately…$221.3M spent in FY2024
- Auxiliary enterprises provide services for students to ensure they are appropriately supported. These services predominantly include room, board, and bookstore operations. Theatre operations are also classified as an auxiliary enterprise.$73M spent in FY2024
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FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenJoin our community and experience Emerson College ! The Senior Director, Development is a senior-level fundraising professional responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding the College’s high-capacity prospects. Reporting to the Vice President (VP) of Institutional Advancement, the Senior Director focuses on securing transformational commitments at the $500,000+ level. The Senior Director serves as a strategic partner to the President, the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, and the College’s academic and auxiliary leadership, aligning donor interests with the College’s highest strategic priorities and campaign initiatives.
In addition to managing a personal portfolio of principal gift prospects, the Senior Director provides mentorship to other development team members and leadership in developing complex gift strategies that involve multiple institutional partners. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Manage a selective portfolio of approximately 75 major and principal gift prospects with the capacity to make transformational investments in the College, primarily located up and down the East Coast. Lead the design and execution of bespoke cultivation and solicitation strategies for high six- and seven-figure gifts, including blended gifts (outright and planned giving).
Partner with the President and VP of Institutional Advancement to prepare for high-level donor interactions, providing comprehensive briefings, talking points, and strategic follow-up plans. Write and oversee the creation of highly personalized, complex gift proposals and case statements that articulate the impact of transformational philanthropy. Maintain regular engagement with the academic Deans and Chairs, translating their funding needs into philanthropic opportunities. Ensure fundraising objectives align with the strategic plan and campaign priorities.
Maintain a consistent schedule of debriefs with the VP and President following all significant donor interactions; ensure all field activity is documented immediately in the CRM database to provide leadership with a real-time view of the principal gift pipeline. Work in close coordination with the VP to ensure principal gift activity is fully integrated into the broader campaign timeline and goal-setting. Serve as a mentor for development team members, providing guidance on "moves management" for donors with high growth potential.
In close coordination with the President and VP, strategically engage and support high-level volunteers and Trustees in the identification and solicitation of major and principal gift prospects. Develop and implement high-touch, individualized stewardship plans for principal gift donors to ensure continued engagement and future investment. Maintain meticulous records of donor interactions, strategies, and solicitations in the advancement database to ensure accurate reporting and pipeline tracking. Stay abreast of trends in wealth management, tax law, and philanthropic vehicles to…
About Emerson College
From its Form 990- Budget $340.2M · Education
- Staff 3,504 · founded 1880
- Pays its leaders $213K–$860K (11 reported)
- Open jobs 35 · Jobs at Emerson College · Full 990 report