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Executive Director, Gift Planning
Northeastern University
Northeastern University seeks a visionary and empowering leader to serve as Executive Director of Gift Planning at a defining moment in the university’s trajectory. As a cornerstone of Northeastern’s current campaign – and a critical engine of the institution’s long-term strength, sustainability, and global impact – the Office of Gift Planning plays a central role in securing transformational philanthropic commitments. This is an opportunity to shape and scale a high-performing, university-wide program that not only supports immediate campaign priorities but also builds the legacy commitments that will sustain Northeastern for generations to come.
The Opportunity
The Executive Director will lead and elevate a highly accomplished team of technical experts and nationally recognized professionals in the field. We seek an exceptional people-manager who creates the conditions for excellence: removing barriers, aligning strategy, and opening pathways for innovation and growth. This leader will foster a culture grounded in trust, clarity, accountability, and shared ambition, empowering team members to maximize their expertise while advancing a cohesive, forward-looking vision for gift planning across the university.
