Principal Gifts & Family Philanthropy Leader

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merrimack college federal cuAndover (MA)

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About the role

Merrimack College seeks an accomplished fundraising leader to serve as Senior Associate Vice President for Principal Gifts & Family Philanthropy. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement, the role leads three interconnected areas—principal gifts, family philanthropy and Merrimack’s Boards of Advisors—driving strategies and donor engagement. You will build a comprehensive family philanthropy program, expand BOA networks, manage a high-capacity portfolio, and translate

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