Donor Relations Officer

The Boston Foundation - Boston, MA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent philanthropic organization in Boston is seeking a Donor Relations Officer who will develop and manage meaningful relationships with current and prospective donors. This role focuses on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of fundholders and individual donors, ensuring a personalized and strategic donor experience. The ideal candidate will serve as an ambassador for the Foundation while coordinating work with corporate fundholders. This position offers opportunities for impactful community investment.

Qualifications

• Experience cultivating and soliciting donor relationships.
• Ability to steward portfolios of fundholders and individual donors.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with current and prospective donors.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of fundholders and individual donors.
• Serve as an ambassador for the Foundation and its Campaign for a Greater Boston.

Job description

The Donor Relations Officer plays a key role in advancing the mission of the Boston Foundation by developing and managing meaningful relationships with current and prospective donors. This role is responsible for cultivating, soliciting and stewarding a portfolio of fundholders, individual donors, and prospects to strengthen long‑term community investment. Charged with being an ambassador for the Foundation and its Campaign for a Greater Boston, the Donor Relations Officer focuses on the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of individual donors, ensuring a personalized and strategic donor experience. This role will also coordinate the Foundation’s work with corporate fundholders.