Senior Planned Giving & Major Gifts Officer

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

Job summary

New England Conservatory is seeking a Planned Giving Officer to integrate planned giving with major gifts, expanding bequests, life income gifts and blended gifts to support NEC’s priorities and endowment.

The role collaborates with multiple teams to market, steward and solicit gifts, with a focus on data-driven prospect management and tax-related considerations. Monthly travel and occasional evening events are expected.

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 system; metrics, reporting and data analysis.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a comprehensive fundraising program for planned giving and major gifts.
• Develop marketing for planned giving across direct mail, email, social media, website and publications.
• Grow the Tourjée Society and manage stewardship programs.
• Cultivate and manage a portfolio of ~75 donors; conduct 5–7 meetings per month.
• Prepare donor strategies and present planned gift options to prospects.
• Coordinate with Business Office for reconciliation and financial tracking of gifts.
• Produce monthly/quarterly reports on fundraising activities and donor pipelines.
• Attend events; travel, evenings and weekends as required.

Skills

Donor relations

Major gifts

Fundraising strategy

Marketing collateral

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge Prospect Management

Job description

New England Conservatory is seeking a Planned Giving Officer to integrate planned giving with major gifts, expanding bequests, life income gifts and blended gifts to support NEC’s priorities and endowment.

The role collaborates with multiple teams to market, steward and solicit gifts, with a focus on data-driven prospect management and tax-related considerations. Monthly travel and occasional evening events are expected.