Major Gifts & Planned Giving Manager

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill; Boylston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Holidays

Job summary

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is seeking a dynamic Manager of Philanthropic Engagement to cultivate and solicit major gifts, including planned giving, and to steward relationships with high-capacity donors in the Massachusetts area.

The role focuses on growing a 75–100 donor portfolio, coordinating with the Advancement team, and advancing gifts to support operating, capital, and endowment priorities. A Bachelor’s degree and five years of fundraising experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of progressive fundraising experience with major gifts
• Demonstrated ability to identify, cultivate, solicit, and close gifts
• Experience with planned giving and estate gifts is preferred
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Manage an active major gift portfolio of 75–100 donors and prospects
• Develop strategies for qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship
• Advance donors through the major gift pipeline and craft gift proposals
• Coordinate with colleagues to connect donors with Garden programs and initiatives
• Identify new major gift prospects through research and referrals
• Lead and grow the Garden's planned giving program and recognition societies
• Prepare donor communications, reports, and stewardship materials
• Maintain accurate donor records and progress in the CRM

Skills

Major gifts experience

Donor relations

Planned giving

Moves management

Prospect research

Communication skills

Strategic planning

CRM databases

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is seeking a dynamic Manager of Philanthropic Engagement to cultivate and solicit major gifts, including planned giving, and to steward relationships with high-capacity donors in the Massachusetts area.

The role focuses on growing a 75–100 donor portfolio, coordinating with the Advancement team, and advancing gifts to support operating, capital, and endowment priorities. A Bachelor’s degree and five years of fundraising experience are preferred.