Development Associate, Strategic Program Development, Principal Gifts

Overview

Development Associate, Strategic Program Development, Principal Gifts, Advancement

Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular

Location:

Boston, MA, United States

Category:
Charles River Campus -->
Professional

Salary Range: $58,000.00 - $62,000.00

Posted Date: 12/14/2025

Salary notes:
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Our Mission:
We in Boston University Advancement 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. We strive to create an environment where everyone belongs.

• Principal Gifts Operations:
  Manage entry of fundraiser activity in donor database, ensuring records are up to date, including oversight for donor contact reports, biographical information, plans and proposals.
• Provide administrative support for two or more principal gift officers, including scheduling, travel, expense tracking, mailings, and events.
• Coordinate and facilitate weekly principal gift officer prospect strategy sessions.
• Attend confidential prospect review meetings as needed and record/distribute meeting minutes.
• Presidential Advancement Support:
  Collaborate with the Assistant Director, Strategic Program Development to prepare confidential briefing materials for presidential prospect visits, events, and travel, and coordinate related logistics.
• Maintain accurate records of presidential travel and donor engagement activities; document next steps and action items in the database and monitor progress of engagement strategies for presidential prospects.
• Assist with mailings and other special projects involving the President's office as needed.
• Principal Gifts Stewardship:
  Maintain the William Fairfield Warren Society membership in the BU database; coordinate sending of materials to new members (welcome packet, brochure, donor recognition gift). Generate mailing lists for William Fairfield Warren Society medaling ceremonies and support the event (RSVPs, published donor roster).
• Provide general administrative support for principal gifts stewardship projects, such as the William Fairfield Warren Society digital Insiders Report, as needed.

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-3 years of related experience, preferably in a complex development setting
• Knowledge of relevant computer software including Microsoft Excel and strong familiarity with donor-focused CRM systems
• Extraordinary attention to detail and high level of discretion
• Must be highly organized and able to manage confidential information; excellent project management skills and follow through
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment involving high-level stakeholders; ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, both in person and virtually; willingness to embody BU values: teamwork, transparency, diversity, integrity, strategic thinking, continuous growth, and mutual respect
• Our values emphasize belonging, inclusion, and leadership from anywhere; we encourage applicants with transferable skills and a strong fit with BU values
• We are an equal opportunity employer (EEO). We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

the BU Advancement Talent site:
Opportunities for Advancement Professionals.

Location details and other standard information are provided for applicants' awareness and do not modify the essential responsibilities or qualifications listed above.