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The BAC cultivates an engaging and collaborative environment where diverse and talented faculty and staff are dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders in architecture and design. By working at the BAC, you're joining a team of teams to collectively bring excellence in design education to all corners of the world.

Our Story

Since 1889, the BAC has been combining academic learning with innovative experiential learning and making its programs accessible to diverse communities. The BAC has been recognized by DesignIntelligence as providing World-Class Programs with High Distinction, by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation for Outstanding Institutional Practice in Student Learning Outcomes, and by the Carnegie Foundation for community engagement. Learn more about our rich history and unique story here.

Open Positions

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Boston Architectural College (BAC) seeks a dynamic and strategic Development & Major Gifts Officer to manage major donor engagement and contribute to our multi-faceted development efforts. Reporting to the VP of Institutional Advancement, this role is a 50/50 blend of frontline fundraising—cultivating and securing significant gifts—and strategic development activity, including prospecting, VIP event coordination, and donor pipeline management. Ideal for a resourceful self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this position is critical in advancing BAC’s mission of excellence and access in architectural education. The ideal candidate is a mission driven and highly collaborative team player.

POSITION SEAT SPECIFIC KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, securing major gifts to support BAC’s strategic initiatives and campaigns (capital and comprehensive). This includes regular donor meetings virtually and in person.
  • Identify and qualify new donor prospects, creating tailored engagement strategies in alignment with advancement and institutional leadership.
  • Plan, execute, and/or attend high-impact donor events to enhance engagement and stewardship in coordination with Institutional Advancement colleagues, as well as campus and strategic partners.
  • Build and maintain development infrastructure and processes— including developing fundraising materials, pipeline management, and prospect research—reporting to and coordinating with leadership.
  • Collaborate within and across departments to align fundraising efforts with institutional goals.
  • Adapt quickly and initiate in response to emerging opportunities.
  • Support other Institutional Advancement priorities as needed such as annual fundraising efforts, events, etc.

WORK SCHEDULE AND LOCATION REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Ability to work weekends and evenings for events as needed.
  • This is a hybrid position, coming on site 1 day a week minimum, with the ability to return to campus for events as needed.
  • Must have mode of transportation to visit donors.
  • Must be able to meet with donors in person regularly with the ability to travel regionally, and to occasionally travel nationally and globally.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • 5+ years of experience in fundraising and major gifts.
  • Strong relationship-building, collaborative skills with the ability to engage diverse individuals and groups.
  • Strong communications and public speaking skills for primarily small-medium convenings.
  • Detail-oriented, while also being a strategic collaborative thinker.
  • Experience utilizing CRM systems, Salesforce, Google Platform, and Microsoft Suite.
  • Hands-on, adaptable, and eager to contribute as a team player in a small, fast-paced, results-driven team environment.
  • Passion for BAC’s mission of accessibility and excellence in design education.


The BAC is committed to developing a diverse and talented team. People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are excited about this role but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program

The Federal Work-Study (FWS) initiative is designed to provide eligible students with part-time employment. Participating students benefit by enhancing their resumes, obtaining references, fostering connections within BAC’s community, and earning additional funds to cover expenses while pursuing their education.

Adjunct Faculty

The BAC hires part-time adjunct instructors on a rolling basis. Instructors are expected to have completed graduate degrees in their fields. Qualified applicants should email their resume or CV and a letter of interest to teaching@the-bac.edu.

Statement Of Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

The BAC is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and education to all employees, students, and applicants. No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against or harassed on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, veteran status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in Uniformed Services, or any category protected by applicable state and federal laws.

Individuals may not be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of their employment or academic program or be subject to harassment in the workplace or academic environment. Such conduct is illegal under both federal and Massachusetts state law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Violence Against Women Act, Massachusetts General Laws chapter 151B, § 4, Massachusetts General Laws chapter 151C, § 2, and Massachusetts General Laws chapter 214, § 1C. Furthermore, conduct prohibited under this policy is incompatible with the values and mission of the BAC and is strictly prohibited by the BAC. Unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation by officers, faculty, managers, supervisors, employees, students, vendors, clientele, and contractors will not be tolerated.


Inquiries concerning the BAC equal opportunity policy may be referred to the Director of Human Resources Development, human.resources@the-bac.edu.

Standard Professionalism

  • Team and Interpersonal Skills: Success in this position requires positive relationships with other team members including support staff and senior staff.
  • Service Orientation: Success in this position requires a service-oriented perspective in which, to the greatest extent possible, treat students and other employees in such a way that they feel well served by a professional representative of the BAC.
  • Confidentiality and Discretion: Success in this position requires the ability not only to maintain the confidentiality of student and employee records, but also the ability to discern when it is appropriate to divulge privileged or confidential information.