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Boston Architectural College · 3 weeks ago

Development & Major Gifts Officer

Boston Architectural College - Boston, MA 02115

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $82K/yr

5+ years exp

Boston Architectural College is advancing a strategic vision that elevates student access, design excellence, and sustainability, powered by growing philanthropic investment. They are seeking a Development & Major Gifts Officer to shape emerging development systems, build meaningful donor partnerships, and contribute to the College’s philanthropic growth.

Higher EducationProfessional Services

Responsibilities

Collaborate across Advancement, the President’s Office, and campus partners to align fundraising with institutional priorities

Partner with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Director of Development on major gift strategy, donor engagement planning, and pipeline development

Contribute to the development of the infrastructure, programming, and materials necessary for effective donor engagement, including proposals, briefings, stewardship materials, and campaign assets

Manage a portfolio and pipeline of major, campaign, and leadership annual gift prospects, with responsibility for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship

Lead and support prospect research efforts, including qualification, strategy development, and movement through the donor lifecycle

Coordinate and support VIP donor engagement and cultivation activities, including events, site visits, and special experiences

Maintain accurate and timely records in the CRM (such as SalesForce) and contribute to data integrity, reporting, and performance tracking

Qualification

Major gifts experienceDonor engagementFundraising strategyCRM managementDonor researchEvent coordinationInterest in architectureCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

5+ years of progressive experience in development or fundraising, preferably in higher education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations

Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with senior leadership, volunteers, and external partners

Strong experience with donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship across both in-person and virtual environments

Ability to contribute to, develop, and evolve fundraising systems, processes, and infrastructure in a growing advancement operation

Demonstrated early success in major gifts or leadership annual giving, including managing a donor portfolio and participating in solicitations

Excellent written and verbal communication and people skills, with confidence in donor-facing communication

High level of organization, initiative, sound judgment, and follow-through in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment

Experience with and strong skills in CRM management and donor research platforms, with the ability to work fluidly across Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (both cloud- and computer-based)