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The Boston Foundation · 1 month ago

Assistant Director, Donor Engagement and Partnership

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$100K/yr - $110K/yr

7+ years exp

The Boston Foundation is dedicated to advancing equity in Greater Boston. The Assistant Director of Donor Engagement and Partnership is responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with donors, developing strategic engagement plans, and executing high-level donor events to enhance philanthropic investment and community impact.

CharityCommunitiesNon Profit

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a portfolio of 50-75 individual donors and prospects, deepening engagement and driving increased philanthropic investments and aligned giving

Build and sustain trusted, mission-aligned relationships through personalized engagement, tailored communication, and high-touch stewardship

Design and implement individualized cultivation and stewardship strategies to encourage DAF growth, co-investments and aligned giving opportunities

Manage the process for Presidential acknowledgements, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality correspondence that reflects organizational values and priorities

Develop and execute high-level donor events and experiences, including interactive gatherings and convenings that strengthen donor relationships and advance strategic goals

Create and implement a strategic approach to engage and steward corporate donors and fundholders, aligning their interests with community and Foundation priorities

Partner with donors to identify charitable goals and connect them to community needs and funding opportunities in collaboration with program staff

Identify, qualify and cultivate new fundholders, building a robust pipeline of aligned donors to support long-term growth

Collaborate cross-departmentally to resolve complex fund and grant issues, develop creative solutions, and ensure an exceptional donor experience

Solicit contributions for the Annual Fund for Civic Leadership and other co-investment opportunities

Maintain a high standard of donor data integrity, documenting all interactions and strategies in Salesforce, and leveraging data for strategic decision making

Qualification

Fundraising experienceDonor relationship managementEvent strategyExecutionSalesforce proficiencyMicrosoft Office SuiteCustomer service orientationCultural humilityInterpersonal skillsProject managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience

7+ years of progressive experience in fundraising, donor relations, or related fields

Demonstrated success in managing high-value donor relationships

Demonstrated ability to advance the mission and work of the Boston Foundation in greater Boston

Understanding of the role community foundations play in philanthropy

Proven ability to build and deepen relationships with high-net-worth donors and corporate partners

Strong understanding of fundraising principles and philanthropic empathy, with the ability to align donor interests to community priorities

Exceptional interpersonal skills and professional presence, with demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with donors, corporate clients, and community leaders

Superior written and verbal communication skills, including experience crafting high-level correspondence and donor-facing materials

Strong customer service orientation and an entrepreneurial mindset, eager to innovate and grow engagement strategies

Highly organized, with excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize competing demands

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems (Salesforce strongly preferred)

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity

Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and cultural humility in donor engagement

A willingness to collaborate and undertake whatever tasks need to be done and a commitment to contributing to an overall organizational culture of learning and wellbeing