Development & Donor Relations Officer Job at French Library (Boston)

Foundation Development Officer - Mid-Level

The Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Foundation team is responsible for maximizi...

Location

United States , Seattle

Salary:

40.96 - 60.93 USD / Hour

American Nursing Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in a team-selling environment required
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 1-3 years of related experience in business development, sales, fundraising or other similar fields preferred
Experience in planned giving instruments preferred

Job Responsibility

Owns a sales/development portfolio: Works with Foundation leadership to develop and implement strategies for fund development and a sales-based approach to fundraising
Identifies and prioritizes mid-level prospects and investors
Stewards all donors to ensure ongoing support and to maintain high levels of donor retention
Meets or exceeds annual fundraising goals
Owns relationship management and strategy for all prospects and investors in portfolio including prospect research and strategy
prospect predisposition planning
prospect strategy and planning
May include, visiting the prospects and “making asks” by applying a variety of selling and relationship techniques or activities including direct mail
Manages prospect follow-up activities
Understands complex fund development concepts and ensures compliance with relevant accountability standards, laws, regulations as well as ethical and professional conduct

What we offer

medical
prescription drug
dental
vision plans
life insurance
paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually)
tuition reimbursement
retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings

Fulltime

Major Gifts Officer

This Major Gifts Officer (MGO) position is a full-time, exempt role that will ha...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

80000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Year

Boston Ballet

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
4+ years of development experience, including at least 2 years of direct solicitations with a proven record of closing gifts at the $10,000+ level
Results-oriented and committed to shared goals with a high degree of initiative to motivate high-level donors
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail necessary and an executive communication style
Ability to develop and implement effective cultivation and solicitation strategies
Ability to set priorities, balance demands of multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
Ability to take direction and be a team player, while also working independently and strategically with external constituents
Proficiency and experience using a donor database
Ability to handle confidential information ethically and responsibly
Eagerness to represent the Development office and Boston Ballet with warmth and competence

Job Responsibility

Secure at least $1,000,000 each year for Boston Ballet’s annual operating support and special projects primarily through five- and six-figure gifts
Manage a portfolio of approximately 200 major gift prospects, current supporters, and Board leaders
Goal of 10 face-to-face donor visits per month, with an emphasis on cultivating new support for Boston Ballet
Encourage and support strategic prospect relationship building with senior staff and board leadership
Participate in asks and strategy development for the Campaign for Boston Ballet’s Endowment, currently in a quiet phase
In coordination with Development colleagues, ensure appropriate and meaningful donor recognition and thoughtfully manage the stewardship process
Creatively and compellingly share the impact of donors’ generosity to inspire increased giving
Partner with the Major Gifts team to cultivate a 300+ prospect pipeline, representing a range of engagement levels with Boston Ballet
Identify new sources of support, assess giving potential, recommend target ask amounts, and develop personalized strategies to secure annual gifts towards a multi-year annual giving growth strategy
Represent the Development team and engage prospects at the theater and events throughout the season with a warm and consistent presence

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

Fulltime

Benefactors’ Circle Officer

Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Annual Giving, the Benefac...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

55000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Year

Boston Ballet

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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

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

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

Fulltime

Major Gifts Officer

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mis...

Location

United States , Boston, MA or New York, NY

Salary:

65000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Year

FOUR PAWS International

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Several years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of securing major gifts and grants
Bachelor’s Degree
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Highly developed organisation and follow-through skills and capacity to prioritise tasks
Experience successfully raising funds through individuals, foundations, and/or corporations for a nonprofit organisation
Knowledge of philanthropic motivations to give, tax-effective giving, and best practices related to donor relations and philanthropy
Ability to work independently and recognise opportunities to inspire increased support from donors
Experience with developing and maintaining long-term donor relationships, and ability to establish rapport with stakeholders internally and externally
Proven ability to communicate and analyse outcomes and data to a high standard
Basic budgeting and accounting skills

Job Responsibility

Identifying prospects, developing and implementing cultivation and solicitation strategies, tracking progress, and staying on top of existing, new, and developing funding opportunities
Managing and cultivating relationships with existing major donors and prospects, acting as their main point-of-contact at the organisation and conducting outreach in a timely and professional manner
Researching, preparing, submitting, and managing proposals that demonstrate a compelling case for support
Working closely with the Fundraising Team Lead to develop and deliver an annual revenue strategy for major giving from individuals, foundations, corporates, and legacies
Working with fundraising colleagues to develop segmented appeals and stewardship premiums for the major donor audience
Coordinating and hosting donor events and meetings, both in-person and virtually
Maintaining monthly donation report records and coordinate coding, tracking, and reporting in partnership with Fundraising Team Lead and Database Manager
Remaining well-informed on animal welfare topics and FOUR PAWS’ programs and activities globally
Providing accurate and timely documentation of all work

What we offer

The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
A flexible and caregiver-friendly work environment with a hard-working and motivated team of animal lovers
Time off to recharge with 20 days annual leave, 14 holidays per year inclusive of one birthday leave (extra day off to use around your birthday), 8 sick days and summer Fridays
PAWSdays: extra days off at the end of the year on top of your annual leave
Coverage up to 90% of individual health insurance costs for all employees, a generous HRA plan, and 100% of STD, LTD, and Life insurances
Seniority bonus program
Local and international career development opportunities

Fulltime

Development Coordinator

Deutsches Altenheim Foundation seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Development...

Location

United States , West Roxbury

Salary:

Not provided

German Centre

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
1–3 years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit administration, or related field preferred
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with donor databases and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a small, fast-paced office
Outgoing and personable demeanor
must be comfortable interacting with resident, patients, and families in care settings
A collaborative spirit and a positive, can-do attitude

Job Responsibility

Annual Fund Management: Coordinate annual giving activities, including mailings, acknowledgments, and donor stewardship
Gift Processing: Accurately record and process all charitable contributions, ensuring timely acknowledgments and compliance with data entry standards
Database Management: Maintain the donor database (currently Raiser’s Edge NXT), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of donor records
Grant Support: Assist with grant preparation, submission tracking, and reporting
Event Support: Provide logistical and administrative support for fundraising events and donor engagement activities
Grateful Patient Program Support: Assist with the daily review and screening of new admissions to identify prospective donors, and participate in relationship-building efforts with high-capacity patients and families while still in care at German Centre
General Office Support: Assist with correspondence, file management, and other administrative tasks as assigned in support of the Office of Philanthropy

Parttime

Senior Director, Donor Prospecting and Fundraising

The Senior Director, Donor Prospecting and Fundraising will serve as a key drive...

Location

United States

Salary:

195000.00 - 205000.00 USD / Year

Action for the Climate Emergency

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

15+ years of experience in frontline fundraising, major gift solicitation, and donor relations
Experience in climate, renewable energy, or related issue areas required
Proven success in cultivating, soliciting, and closing $1M+ gifts, especially from new prospective donors
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strategic thinker with experience aligning program goals with funder priorities
Self-motivated, results-oriented, and highly organized
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, challenging environment
Proficiency in CRM tools like Salesforce, Google Suite, Slack and other tech-forward collaboration platforms
Desire to work in an organization with a growth mindset

Job Responsibility

Generate and grow a new portfolio of 30-50 high value donors
Generate new leads and prospects for the CEO and greater Development Team
Lead cultivation and solicitation strategies to secure and grow gifts
Conduct donor meetings, make solicitations, and close gifts
Develop and implement the new prospect pipeline
Conduct research, prospect mapping, and pipeline management
Partner with leadership and board members to activate networks
Build strong, trust-based relationships with funder program officers
Coordinate high-level funder briefings, site visits, and events
Ensure timely reporting and stewardship

What we offer

Medical
Dental
Vision
403b retirement savings plan
Vacation
Sabbatical
Paid Parental Leave
2 Floating Holidays
2 Community Service Floating Holidays
Sick time

Fulltime

Temporary Senior Development Coordinator

Brandeis University – a distinguished top-tier private research university recog...

Location

United States , Waltham

Salary:

30.00 - 35.00 USD / Hour

Brandeis University

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a higher education setting
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Must demonstrate advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint on IBM compatible systems, as well as Google Suite (Gmail, Google docs, sheets, forms, drive etc.)
Must be able to quickly master specialized programs, such as the Advancement CRM database (Salesforce/Ascend), and other fundraising software tools
Must have mastery of office technology (computers, phones, fax, audio/video conferencing systems, etc.) to be able to work efficiently and troubleshoot when problems arise
Superior interpersonal skills and customer service orientation with an ability to successfully interact and collaborate with varied constituencies in a professional manner, exhibiting excellent written and oral communications
Presents a collegial, collaborative, and customer-service demeanor that positively reflects the core values and standards of the institution and demonstrates tact and diplomacy
Ability to apply good judgment, tact and discretion when dealing with highly confidential alumni, parent, student, family, donor and prospect information and personal interactions with the same
Must be a detail-oriented, self-starter with an ability to work independently, prioritize work and organize work, and manage multiple projects and priorities to meet sometimes aggressive timelines and challenging deadlines
Exhibits excellent written and oral communication skills that promote academic and business professionalism and convey information clearly and concisely

Job Responsibility

Manage all database functions on behalf of gift officers, which includes ensuring all donor information and donor-related actions and activities are entered correctly and in a timely manner
Generates specialized reports, queries and data exports, with an ability to manipulate complex data in Excel spreadsheets, prepare mail merges, filters, pivot tables, and organize data, etc
Proactively identifies opportunities and develops systems to improve efficiencies and workflows
collaborates with team members to standardize templates and processes across the department
Ability to analyze financial data and identify trends and patterns in giving, proactively generating recommendations to gift officers that ensure timely donor solicitation, next steps or other relevant donor actions
Monitors external news alerts, donor interests, and Brandeis engagement activities related to gift officers’ top tier prospects, providing gift officers with timely insights and touchpoint opportunities with donors
Contributes to and maintains a resource library of information on a variety of university academic and programmatic areas to create presentation materials for donor meetings and for enclosure in donor correspondence
Stay abreast of Brandeis news that may be of interest to select donors and prospects
Works as a partner with the Advancement Services team to ensure effective data management workflows, and that processes and policies are followed as related to prospect management guidelines, donor records retention and maintenance, confidentiality and data security policies, etc
Coordinates all aspects of extensive monthly travel and donor meetings conducted by gift officers, including making travel arrangements, preparing briefing packets, conducting research on prospects, creation and distribution of itineraries, etc

Fulltime

Fundraising Co-ordinator

We are seeking a motivated, organised, and dynamic Fundraising Co-ordinator to l...

Location

Australia , Lismore

Salary:

Not provided

Northern Rivers Community Gateway

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in fundraising, donor relations, or grant writing within the not-for-profit or community sector
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare compelling funding proposals and reports
Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small, high-performing team
Current NSW driver licence
National police check

Job Responsibility

Develop and implement annual fundraising plans and strategies aligned with organisational goals
Coordinate fundraising campaigns, community events, and donor appeals
Identify, research, and pursue grants, philanthropic partnerships, and sponsorships
Manage grant application processes and reporting in collaboration with program managers
Build and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and sponsors
Coordinate donor communications and stewardship activities to ensure positive engagement and retention
Maintain accurate records of donations and fundraising income, and manage donation receipting
Collaborate with the Communications Officer to integrate fundraising messaging across campaigns
Prepare case studies and impact reports to demonstrate outcomes to supporters
Contribute to organisational planning, strategic initiatives, and Executive Team discussions

What we offer

SCHADS Level 5 + Super + Generous salary packaging options (take home more pay!)
Work with a culturally respectful, inclusive, and purpose-driven organisation
Be part of a collaborative Executive Team and make a visible strategic impact
Enjoy salary packaging benefits to increase take-home pay
Access pathways for professional growth, training, and internal committee opportunities
Engage with a supportive workplace culture committed to staff well-being

Parttime

Development & Donor Relations Officer

French Library

Location:
United States , Boston

Category:
Public Relations

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Expiration:
February 25, 2026

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