Development Officer

Bradford House Historical Association; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford House Historical Association is seeking a Development Officer to advance its mission through donor engagement, fundraising campaigns, and strategic partnerships. The role combines remote flexibility with in-person collaboration, including regular leadership meetings for supervision and planning.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in donor relations, multichannel fundraising, and proficiency with CRM platforms and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct solicitation or donor relations.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms, Microsoft Office, and data analysis.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple development campaigns.
• Manage a portfolio of current donors to increase retention.
• Identify and recruit new donors and revitalize donor societies.
• Plan and coordinate donor stewardship events and sponsor relationships.
• Assist in securing in‑kind services for organizational needs.

Skills

Donor relations

Campaign management

CRM platforms

Data analysis

Communication

Multichannel fundraising

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

The client is seeking a Development Officer to support its mission through fundraising, donor engagement, event planning, and operational support. This role is primarily focused on individual and business giving, requiring strong attention to detail, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills to drive donor engagement and implement multichannel fundraising strategies. The position offers a hybrid work environment, combining remote flexibility with in-person collaboration, and includes regular meetings with leadership for supervision and planning.

Key responsibilities include leading multiple development campaigns, managing and nurturing a portfolio of current donors to increase retention, identifying and recruiting new donors, and revitalizing established donor societies. The Development Officer will also plan and coordinate donor stewardship events, develop relationships with potential sponsors, and assist in securing in‑kind services for organizational needs. Additional duties involve acting as a spokesperson, seeking new partnerships, proposing strategies for development opportunities, preparing reports for leadership, and supporting the executive team in donor and partner engagement.

The ideal candidate will have experience in direct solicitation, donor relations, or related fields, with proficiency in CRM platforms, Microsoft Office, and data analysis. A bachelor's degree is preferred, though equivalent experience is accepted. Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills are essential, along with a high degree of professionalism and discretion. The role may require prolonged computer use, event attendance, and occasional lifting of event materials.