Director of Annual Giving & Donor Engagement

Women in Development of Greater Boston; Beverly (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifebridge North Shore in Beverly, MA is seeking a Director of Annual Giving to lead the annual fundraising program and day-to-day donor engagement. This role oversees annual giving, donor stewardship, individual giving, two signature fundraising events, and core development operations.

Reporting to the Vice President of Philanthropy, the Director will provide continuity during the capital campaign and collaborates across the organization to strengthen donor relationships and drive revenue in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible fundraising experience.
• Experience as lead planner for a signature fundraising event generating $100k+.
• Experience with annual appeals and donor communications.
• Ability to build relationships with donors and volunteers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organization and project management.
• Experience with donor databases; Bloomerang preferred.
• Ability to interpret fundraising data and inform strategy.
• Commitment to Lifebridge’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Lifebridge’s annual giving strategy and calendar.
• Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects.
• Lead two signature fundraising events from goals to guest experience.
• Oversee event budgets and on-site execution.
• Coordinate donor communications with staff.
• Support prospect research and fundraising reporting.
• Build strong relations with staff, volunteers, and donors.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Annual giving

Event planning

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience

Tools

Bloomerang

CRM software

Job description

Lifebridge North Shore in Beverly, MA is seeking a Director of Annual Giving to lead the annual fundraising program and day-to-day donor engagement. This role oversees annual giving, donor stewardship, individual giving, two signature fundraising events, and core development operations.

Reporting to the Vice President of Philanthropy, the Director will provide continuity during the capital campaign and collaborates across the organization to strengthen donor relationships and drive revenue in