Assistant Director – Leadership Giving

Jobtailor; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Somerville, MA seeks an experienced fundraising professional to execute cultivation and solicitation of high-value gifts ranging from $25,000 to $250,000.

You will manage a portfolio of prospects, partner with hospital and department leadership, document activity in Blackbaud CRM or Raiser's Edge, and strive to meet annual dollars raised and donor-contact metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years of fundraising or related experience.
• Experience devising and implementing cultivation and solicitation strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in data entry, data management and reporting.
• Ability to motivate, engage, influence and work collaboratively with diverse internal and external audiences.
• Experience with Blackbaud CRM or Raiser's Edge preferred.
• Current resume and cover letter required with application.

Responsibilities

• Execute personalized and systematic cultivation leading to solicitation and closing of gifts from $25,000 up to $250,000.
• Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors.
• Meet annual fundraising performance metrics for dollars raised and meaningful donor contacts.
• Document fundraising activity in the database.
• Align restricted fundraising efforts with clinical-area colleagues and advocate for blended unrestricted and restricted asks.
• Solicit and close new and renewed outright, planned, and asset gifts.
• Partner with gift officers, hospital and department leadership, and faculty.
• Advocate for and raise awareness of unrestricted giving.
• Develop knowledge of research, clinical, teaching, and community service programs.
• Collaborate with development directors and physicians on fundraising activities and strategies.
• Participate in professional development and stay informed of fundraising trends and practices.
• Contribute to a positive office environment while demonstrating integrity and professionalism.

Skills

Fundraising Strategy

Portfolio Management

Donor Engagement

Data Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Teams

Job description

• Execute personalized and systematic cultivation leading to solicitation and closing of annual unrestricted gifts from $25,000 up to $250,000
• Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors
• Meet annual fundraising performance metrics for dollars raised and meaningful donor contacts
• Document fundraising activity in the database
• Align restricted fundraising efforts with clinical-area colleagues and advocate for blended unrestricted and restricted asks
• Solicit and close new and renewed outright, planned, and asset gifts
• Partner with gift officers, hospital and department leadership, and faculty
• Advocate for and raise awareness of unrestricted giving
• Develop knowledge of research, clinical, teaching, and community service programs
• Collaborate with development directors and physicians on fundraising activities and strategies
• Participate in professional development and stay informed of fundraising trends and practices
• Contribute to a positive office environment while demonstrating integrity and professionalism

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3-5 years of fundraising or related experience
• Experience devising and implementing cultivation and solicitation strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and strategic thinking skills
• Proficiency in data entry, data management and reporting
• Ability to motivate, engage, influence and work collaboratively with diverse internal and external audiences
• Entrepreneurial, conscientious and results-oriented work style
• Motivation to learn and flexibility in a changing environment
• Experience with Blackbaud CRM or Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Office Suite, and Zoom and Teams preferred
• Current resume and cover letter required with application

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in fundraising strategies, including cultivation and solicitation of high-value gifts, while effectively managing donor relationships and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in data management and reporting to meet fundraising performance metrics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Fundraising Strategy Development
• Portfolio Management
• Data Management and Reporting
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Collaboration with Stakeholders

Hard Skills

• Fundraising
• Cultivation Strategies
• Solicitation Strategies
• Data Entry
• Data Management

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Strategic Thinking
• Motivational Skills
• Results-Oriented Work Style
• Flexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

• Unrestricted Giving
• Donor Engagement
• Fundraising Trends
• Clinical Programs
• Community Service

Tools & Technologies

• Blackbaud CRM
• Raiser's Edge
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Zoom
• Teams