Development Officer

New England Foundation for the Arts - Boston, MA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional arts organization is seeking a Development Officer to play a vital role in resource development. This position entails supporting funding processes, managing donor relations, and coordinating special events. Ideal candidates will have experience in data management and a strong interest in arts funding. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the deadline on July 28, 2025, encouraging early submission for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Support and drive data management and funding reporting.
• Manage donor stewardship and coordination of special events.
• Interface with staff, Board members, and donors.

Job description

The Development Officer plays an integral role in resource development at NEFA, supporting and driving a range of activity focused on data management, processing and reporting on funding, donor stewardship, and special events. Reporting to the Senior Development Director, the Officer interfaces with staff across the organization, as well as with Board members, donors, and other major organizational stakeholders.

All candidates will apply using the application form at nefa.org/about/employment. We ask all candidates to submit a current resume and a cover letter describing their interest in and preparedness for the role, and to respond to a limited set of questions about relevant skills.

The deadline to apply for this position is Monday, July 28, 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we encourage interested candidates to apply prior to the deadline. Applications received after the deadline may not be reviewed if the existing candidate pool is deemed sufficient. Requests for initial phone interviews will go out approximately one week after the application deadline.

Nadira Fant published this page in Job Board 2025-07-02 16:37:25 -0400