Assistant Director, Donor Engagement and Partnership

Assistant Director, Donor Engagement and Partnership

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Department: Philanthropy

Reports To: Associate Vice President, Donor Engagement and Partnership

FLSA Classification: Exempt

FTE: 1

Supervises: None

Hybrid Schedule (subject to change): In office at least 2 days a week, Tuesday and Thursday. Additional days in the office may be required, based on business needs.

Position Budgeted: $ to $

The Assistant Director of Donor Engagement and Partnership plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the Boston Foundation by cultivating and managing meaningful relationships with current and prospective donors. This position is responsible for developing and executing strategic engagement, solicitation, and stewardship plans for a portfolio of fund holders, individual donors, and prospects, with the goal of deepening philanthropic investment and aligned giving.

In addition to portfolio management, the Assistant Director manages the process for Presidential acknowledgements, ensuring timely, high-quality communications that reflect the Foundation’s values and priorities. The role also leads the design and execution of high-level donor events and experiences, creating opportunities for connection and impact within the donor community. As an ambassador for the Foundation and its Campaign for a Greater Boston, the Assistant Director contributes to ambitious goals to inspire and align resources in support of equity for Greater Boston residents.

The Campaign focuses on building the Foundation’s discretionary endowment, expanding the Annual Fund for Civic Leadership, and growing the Donor Advised Fund program to increase alignment with the Foundation’s equity-centered vision. Through strategic donor engagement and innovative stewardship, this position helps foster transformative community impact.

• Lead and manage a portfolio of 50-75 individual donors and prospects, deepening engagement and driving increased philanthropic investments and aligned giving
• Build and sustain trusted, mission-aligned relationships through personalized engagement, tailored communication, and high-touch stewardship
• Design and implement individualized cultivation and stewardship strategies to encourage DAF growth, co-investments and aligned giving opportunities
• Manage the process for Presidential acknowledgements, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality correspondence that reflects organizational values and priorities
• Develop and execute high-level donor events and experiences, including interactive gatherings and convenings that strengthen donor relationships and advance strategic goals
• Create and implement a strategic approach to engage and steward corporate donors and fund holders, aligning their interests with community and Foundation priorities
• Partner with donors to identify charitable goals and connect them to community needs and funding opportunities in collaboration with program staff
• Identify, qualify and cultivate new fund holders, building a robust pipeline of aligned donors to support long-term growth
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to resolve complex fund and grant issues, develop creative solutions, and ensure an exceptional donor experience
• Solicit contributions for the Annual Fund for Civic Leadership and other co-investment opportunities
• Maintain a high standard of donor data integrity, documenting all interactions and strategies in Salesforce, and leveraging data for strategic decision making

Individuals assigned to this position may perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Advanced degree, CAP and/or CFRE preferred
• 7+ years of progressive experience in fundraising, donor relations, or related fields

• Demonstrated success in managing high-value donor relationships
• Demonstrated ability to advance the mission and work of the Boston Foundation in greater Boston
• Understanding of the role community foundations play in philanthropy
• Proven ability to build and deepen relationships…