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Officer, Leadership Gifts

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Boston Children's Hospital

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United States , Boston

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Salary:

62212.80 - 99528.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. Position Summary/ Department Summary: The Leadership Gifts Officer plays a vital role in advancing Boston Children’s Hospital’s mission by securing annual gifts through both independent initiatives and collaborative efforts. This position involves managing a portfolio of donors and prospects. Engaging with donors through personalized methods, including phone calls, face-to-face meetings, emails, and mail, the officer will secure current contributions while cultivating future opportunities for higher-level leadership gifts, planned gifts, and mid-level donations. Additionally, the this role will oversee leadership giving program activities as assigned, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and fostering meaningful donor relationships.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manage Donor Portfolio: Oversee a portfolio of donors and prospects contributing between $1,000 and $50,000 annually
  • Donor Engagement and Cultivation: Execute personalized outreach efforts to build and nurture meaningful relationships with donors
  • Strategic Development: Develop and implement strategies to identify and cultivate prospects and donors for further engagement across programs
  • Collaborative Initiatives: Work closely with other teams to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals
  • Program Management: Oversee leadership giving program activities as assigned
  • Reporting and Analysis: Maintain accurate records of donor activity and secured revenue

Requirements:

  • 3 years of progressive experience in business admin, marketing, nonprofit management, fundraising and/or equivalent experience is required
  • A Bachelor’s degree is required
  • Excellent judgement and customer service skills when engaging with donors and faculty
  • Strong presentation, writing, and communications skills
  • Exhibits initiative, strong attention to detail, high productivity, and responsiveness
  • Strong technical skills in generic software programs (Excel, Microsoft) and IT systems, and the ability to develop proficiency in specific fundraising database management systems (CRM) and reporting software (Tableau)
What we offer:
  • flexible schedules
  • affordable health, vision and dental insurance
  • child care and student loan subsidies
  • generous levels of time off
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings plan
  • Pension
  • Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
  • cell phone plan discounts
  • discounted rates on T-passes

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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