Fundraising & Grants Officer

Hildebrand; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hildebrand, a Boston‑area nonprofit addressing homelessness, seeks a Development Officer to expand donor engagement and secure funding. You will drive donor relations, write grants, and manage campaigns to advance strategic growth while collaborating with leadership to meet annual financial goals.

The role emphasizes compelling storytelling, data‑driven stewardship, and partnerships with individuals and organizations to disrupt the cycle of homelessness in greater Boston.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience in nonprofit fundraising, communications, or development.
• Minimum of 5 years in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development.
• Proven success in grant writing, major gift solicitation, and multi‑channel campaigns.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong storytelling ability.
• Experience with donor CRM databases (Donor Perfect, Salesforce, Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge) and MS Office.
• Experience with digital marketing tools (Constant Contact, Mailchimp, Canva, social media).
• Ability to manage multiple projects with organization and sound judgment, and work with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate new donor prospects and strengthen relationships across individuals, corporations, and organizations.
• Promote Hildebrand’s mission and story to build community partnerships.
• Research funding opportunities and write compelling grant proposals aligned with strategy.
• Track grants and ensure compliance with funder guidelines and reporting obligations.
• Plan and oversee fundraising campaigns, events, and multi‑channel appeals to grow giving.
• Collaborate with leadership to set annual development goals and priorities.
• Draft internal and external communications to enhance Hildebrand’s public profile and donor stewardship.
• Maintain accurate donor records and analyze data to report fundraising outcomes and trends.

Skills

Donor Relations

Grant Writing

Campaign Management

Communications

Data Reporting

Project Management

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Donor Perfect

Salesforce

Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge

Excel

Constant Contact

Mailchimp

Canva

Job description

Hildebrand, a Boston‑area nonprofit addressing homelessness, seeks a Development Officer to expand donor engagement and secure funding. You will drive donor relations, write grants, and manage campaigns to advance strategic growth while collaborating with leadership to meet annual financial goals.

The role emphasizes compelling storytelling, data‑driven stewardship, and partnerships with individuals and organizations to disrupt the cycle of homelessness in greater Boston.