Hybrid Planned Giving & Major Gifts Lead

New England Conservatory Of Music; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

New England Conservatory of Music in Boston seeks a Planned Giving Officer to integrate planned giving with major gift fundraising, crafting strategies to secure five- to seven-figure gifts that support NEC's priorities and endowment.

Reporting to the Director of Major Gifts, you will manage a dynamic donor portfolio, collaborate across offices, oversee marketing for planned giving, and ensure compliance with gift documentation and tax implications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5-7 years of development/fundraising experience with proven record of marketing, soliciting and closing major and planned gifts in the 5-7 figure range.
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge Prospect Management or similar prospect system and metrics—reporting.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a comprehensive fundraising program for planned giving and major gifts.
• Develop and oversee marketing for planned giving (direct mail, email, social media, website, publications).
• Increase membership of the Tourjée Society and maintain a stewardship program.
• Cultivate, solicit, and manage a portfolio of ~75 donors; conduct 5-7 meetings/month.
• Partner with Advancement leadership and gift officers on donor strategies and presentations.
• Serve as liaison to Business Office for reconciliation and tracking of planned gifts.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly progress reports on planned gift fundraising.
• Prepare reports and proposals for solicitation of planned gift prospects.
• Meet quarterly fundraising goals as set by leadership.
• Assist entire department to reach financial goals.
• Attend events; travel, evenings and weekends as required.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor cultivation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

New England Conservatory of Music in Boston seeks a Planned Giving Officer to integrate planned giving with major gift fundraising, crafting strategies to secure five- to seven-figure gifts that support NEC's priorities and endowment.

Reporting to the Director of Major Gifts, you will manage a dynamic donor portfolio, collaborate across offices, oversee marketing for planned giving, and ensure compliance with gift documentation and tax implications.