Donor Relations & Leadership Giving Lead

Wheaton College of Massachusetts; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheaton College in Norton, MA seeks a Donor Relations Officer, Leadership Giving to design and execute highly personalized stewardship strategies for the College’s major donors, ensuring they experience the impact of philanthropy.

The role manages individualized stewardship plans, coordinates endowed fund reporting, and drafts bespoke communications to deepen donor engagement and inspire future investments, partnering with frontline fundraisers and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 1–3 years related experience in donor relations or fundraising.
• Understanding of high-net-worth donor recognition and stewardship design.
• Ability to draft high-stakes correspondence for senior leadership.
• Experience with financial reporting concepts and university operations.
• Ability to manage multiple complex annual reporting workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a personalized stewardship strategy for major donors.
• Manage individualized stewardship plans and endowed fund reporting; craft bespoke communications.
• Partner with frontline fundraisers to develop customized stewardship plans for top donors.
• Draft high-level acknowledgement letters and updates from senior college leadership.
• Oversee endowed fund reporting; coordinate with Finance and Student Financial Services.
• Manage donor recognition on campus and organize donor events.
• Collaborate with Advancement leadership to identify stewardship opportunities.
• Produce annual financial activity reports and support Donor Relations initiatives.

Skills

Donor relations

Communications writing

Executive communications

Project management

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Marketing/Graphic Design/English/Journalism

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Job description

Wheaton College in Norton, MA seeks a Donor Relations Officer, Leadership Giving to design and execute highly personalized stewardship strategies for the College’s major donors, ensuring they experience the impact of philanthropy.

The role manages individualized stewardship plans, coordinates endowed fund reporting, and drafts bespoke communications to deepen donor engagement and inspire future investments, partnering with frontline fundraisers and senior leadership.