Managing Director of Development, College of Natural Sciences

Key Responsibilities: Manage and advance a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects and donors capable of gifts of $50,000 or more. Develop cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that lead to significant philanthropic commitments. Identify new prospects and strengthen the pipeline for CNS's continued growth. Supervise, coach, and develop frontline fundraising professionals. Partner with CNS and Foundation leadership to advance fundraising strategies, campaign goals, and College priorities.

Qualifications: Eight to 10 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience in higher education, nonprofit organizations, or comparable relationship-based environments. Demonstrated success securing major and principal gifts, including six- and seven-figure commitments. Experience supervising, coaching, and developing fundraising professionals. Strong relationship-building skills with donors, faculty, senior administrators, volunteers, and other stakeholders. Strategic, collaborative leadership and the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex challenges. Compensation & LocationThe salary range for this position is $150,000 to $160,000. This is a full-time, Amherst-based position with flexibility to reside in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, or New Hampshire. About UMass Amherst FoundationUMass Amherst Foundation raises philanthropic support for the University of Massachusetts Amherst and serves as a best-practices resource for fundraising strategy and implementation. Through advancement, engagement, stewardship, and fundraising, UMAF connects donors with opportunities to support the University's schools, programs, faculty, and students.