Officer, Leadership Gifts

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the United Kingdom seeks a Leadership Gifts Officer to enhance donor relationships and secure significant philanthropic contributions. You'll manage donor portfolios, execute outreach strategies, and collaborate with teams to align fundraising initiatives with institutional goals. This role requires at least a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience in nonprofit management or fundraising. This full-time position is hybrid with a competitive salary of $62,212.80–$99,528.00 annually.

Qualifications

• 3 years of progressive experience in business admin, marketing, nonprofit management, or fundraising.
• Relevant experience needed for non-traditional backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects from $1,000 to $50,000 annually.
• Execute personalized outreach efforts to strengthen relationships with donors.
• Develop strategies for prospect cultivation and donor engagement.
• Collaborate with teams to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals.
• Oversee leadership giving program activities effectively.
• Maintain accurate records of donor activities and secured revenue.

Skills

Excellent judgement and customer service skills

Strong presentation and writing skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Fundraising database management systems (CRM)

Reporting software (Tableau)

Job description

Job Posting Description

Position Summary / Department Summary

The Leadership Gifts Officer plays a vital role in advancing Boston Children’s Hospital’s mission by securing annual gifts through both independent initiatives and collaborative efforts. This position involves managing a portfolio of donors and prospects. Engaging with donors through personalized methods, including phone calls, face-to-face meetings, emails, and mail, the officer will secure current contributions while cultivating future opportunities for higher-level leadership gifts, planned gifts, and mid-level donations. Additionally, the role will oversee leadership giving program activities as assigned, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and fostering meaningful donor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Donor Portfolio: Oversee a portfolio of donors and prospects contributing between $1,000 and $50,000 annually, ensuring consistent engagement and stewardship to secure ongoing or increased philanthropic support
• Donor Engagement and Cultivation: Execute personalized outreach efforts to build and nurture meaningful relationships with donors, strengthening their connection to Boston Children’s Hospital
• Strategic Development: Develop and implement strategies to identify and cultivate prospects and donors for further engagement across programs, contributing to the long‑term growth of the donor base
• Collaborative Initiatives: Work closely with other teams to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals, participating in monthly planned giving strategy meetings, contributing to mid‑level prospect review sessions, and other event‑driven efforts
• Program Management: Oversee leadership giving program activities as assigned, ensuring they are executed effectively and align with institutional objectives
• Reporting and Analysis: Maintain accurate records of donor activity and secured revenue to provide updates on achieving annual metrics

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of progressive experience in business admin, marketing, nonprofit management, fundraising and/or equivalent experience is required. Candidates with non‑traditional backgrounds are encouraged to apply if they demonstrate relevant experience and skills.

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree is required

Experience

• Excellent judgement and customer service skills when engaging with donors and faculty; understands they are representing the organization in all their work
• Strong presentation, writing, and communications skills. Has the ability to convey complex and often evolving information clearly and persuasively, adapt communication styles to various audiences, and maintain professionalism in high‑pressure situations
• Exhibits initiative, strong attention to detail, high productivity, and responsiveness to staff and donor concerns
• Strong technical skills in generic software programs (Excel, Microsoft) and IT systems, and the ability to develop proficiency in specific fundraising database management systems (CRM) and reporting software (Tableau)

Status

Full‑Time

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Standard Hours per Week

40

Pay Range

$62,212.80–$99,528.00 Annual

Office/Site Location

Boston

Job Posting Category

Administration

Remote Eligibility

Part Remote/Hybrid