Officer Leadership Gifts

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare institution is seeking a Leadership Gifts Officer to manage donor relationships and secure financial contributions. The role involves personalized outreach to donors, developing strategies for engagement, and collaborating with teams to enhance fundraising efforts. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in nonprofit management or fundraising. This full-time position is based in Boston, offering a salary ranging from $62,213 to $99,528 annually, with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in business admin, marketing, nonprofit management, or fundraising.
• Ability to clearly convey complex information and adapt communication styles to various audiences.
• Exhibits initiative, attention to detail, and responsiveness to donor concerns.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of donors contributing between $1,000 and $50,000 annually.
• Execute personalized outreach to build relationships with donors.
• Develop strategies to identify and cultivate prospects for further engagement.
• Collaborate with teams to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals.
• Oversee leadership giving program activities as assigned.
• Maintain accurate records of donor activity and secured revenue.

Skills

Excellent judgment and customer service skills

Strong presentation, writing, and communication skills

Strong technical skills in software programs

Adaptability in communication styles

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

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, this 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

$62212.80-$99528.00 Annual

Office/Site Location

Boston

Job Posting Category

Development/Fundraising

Remote Eligibility

Part Remote/Hybrid