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Boston University · 1 month ago

LEADERSHIP ANNUAL GIVING OFFICER, WBUR Development

positionBoston, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date3+ years exp

Boston University is home to WBUR, Boston’s NPR and a public media leader dedicated to high-quality journalism and community engagement. As a Leadership Annual Giving Officer, you will identify and implement strategies to grow unrestricted giving, focusing on building relationships with donors and progressing them through the giving pipeline.

BiotechnologyCollaborationHealth CareMedical

Responsibilities

Secure new, renewed, or increased funding from individuals through online giving, direct mail and digital campaigns, special events, meetings (on-site and off-site) and direct proposals
Steward donors with appropriate recognition and engagement opportunities throughout the year, including gift acknowledgements, regular communication, station tours and events
Effectively move leadership annual donors through the pipeline, working with membership, planned giving and major gifts teams as appropriate
Partner with Associate Director of Data & Donor Strategy to develop, implement and refine donor engagement strategy, including for monthly sustaining members
Work with Associate Director of Data & Donor Strategy to analyze program results data to refine and increase return on investment
Draft compelling, donor-focused, and high-quality communications, such as email announcements, acknowledgements and solicitations
Prepare event briefings and prospect biographies on a regular basis
Maintain information on assigned constituents and prospects in Salesforce

Qualification

Development experienceDonor cultivationSalesforceOrganizational skillsInterpersonal communicationCollaborative work styleAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree and 3-5+ years' experience
Self-motivated with demonstrated success working in development and understanding of the development process and stewardship
Exceptional organizational skills and an ability to handle multiple tasks
Strong writer with a keen attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a collaborative work style
Able to handle confidential information with care and sensitivity

Preferred

Database experience, particularly in Salesforce, is a plus

Company

Boston University

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Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with three primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.
dateFounded in 2008
location
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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http://www.bu.edu/dbin/stemcells/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.74M
2017-06-16Grant· $1.74M

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