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Benefactors’ Circle Officer

Boston Ballet

Location:
United States , Boston

Category:
Art and Entertainment

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

55000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Annual Giving, the Benefactors’ Circle Officer is an exempt level position that drives the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of Boston Ballet’s giving circles, particularly focused on the Benefactors’ Circle—a vital philanthropic resource to Boston Ballet. The Benefits Circle Officer joins a dynamic development team at an exciting moment of growth for Boston Ballet and serves within the organization as a strong collaborator and champion for the giving circles, striving to maximize donor and patron experiences.

Job Responsibility:

Directly solicit and manage donors giving between $2,500 and $25,000 annually
Build and maintain valued donor relationships with members of the Ballet’s Giving Circles, with a particular focus on members of the Benefactors’ Circle, providing customer service and stewardship at the highest level
Drive the quarterly solicitation of Benefactors’ Circle donors, including drafting communications and all tracking, focusing on acquisitions and upgrade appeals to strategically grow the programs
Collaborate with Major Gifts colleagues on the renewal of assigned Benefactors and Visionaries, crafting personalized appeals and dedicated proposals in line with each donor’s philanthropic goals
Provide high-level support for the stewardship and solicitation of the Visionaries’ Circle ($25,000+), including programming, benefit delivery, and communications
Qualify potential Benefactors prospects through in-person visits, events, and phone calls to ensure a robust pipeline for Annual Giving
Support Boston Ballet’s Planned Giving strategy, pipeline growth, and appeals
Collaborate with senior Development team members and Marketing colleagues to increase the visibility of programs, design compelling direct marketing campaigns, e-communications, and mailings
Lead Benefactor events as key program representative, including welcoming donors and all aspects of execution
Manage the E. Virginia Williams VIP Lounge at the Citizens Opera House, and host donors in the space, with the directive to use the space effectively as a location to liaise with donors while Boston Ballet is in the theater
Creatively conceptualize and plan giving circle events from idea to execution in partnership with the Director of Special Events. Propose the Annual Giving calendars, including event format and program, managing invitations and follow-up, prospecting, and greeting donors and prospects onsite

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
3+ years of professional experience, with a preference for nonprofit/development work and experience closing gifts at the $2,500+ level
Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills
Work style that exemplifies collaboration, solution seeking, and ambition
Demonstrated discretion, tact, and good judgment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent data management skills and strong attention to detail necessary
Results-oriented and committed to meeting benchmarks and goals with a high degree of initiative to motivate high-level donors and volunteers
Ability to work some evenings and weekends, in particular during the production season
Must be passionate about advancing Boston Ballet, its programs, and dance as an art form

What we offer:

BCBS HMO health insurance plan with zero deductible
BCBS dental insurance with employer providing 100% annual premium for individual coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) – health and dependent care
Employer-paid life and disability plans
Immediate access to 403(b) retirement savings plan featuring both pre-tax and Roth options
Ability to purchase MBTA passes on a pre-tax, payroll deduction basis up to IRS monthly limit
Paid time off – holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
Free adult dance classes
Complimentary tickets to select Boston Ballet performances (based on availability)
Hybrid work

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 27, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Benefactors’ Circle Officer

Boston Ballet

Location:
United States , Boston

Category:
Art and Entertainment

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 27, 2025

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Benefactors’ Circle Officer

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Requirements:

Additional Information:

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