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Boston University · 2 weeks ago

LEADERSHIP ANNUAL GIVING OFFICER, WBUR Development

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$72K/yr - $93K/yr

3+ years exp

Boston University is home to WBUR, a public media leader dedicated to producing high-quality journalism. The Leadership Annual Giving Officer will identify and implement strategies to grow unrestricted giving and manage relationships with current donors to progress them to major gifts.

Education

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

Donor cultivationDevelopment process understandingSalesforce experienceOrganizational skillsInterpersonal communicationCollaborative work styleConfidential information handling

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

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.

Founded in 1869

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees