New England Conservatory of Music
Fundraising - Leadership Gifts Officer
New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
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Fundraising - Leadership Gifts Officer
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New England Conservatory of Music .
New England Conservatory (NEC) is an independent, not‑for‑profit institution recognized internationally as a leader among music schools. NEC educates and trains musicians worldwide, representing more than 40 countries. Its highly respected faculty and diverse programs—including Entrepreneurial Musicianship and Community Performances & Partnerships—offer students and the broader community dynamic performance opportunities and high‑caliber training.
As a key member of the NEC Advancement team, the Leadership Gifts Officer (LGO) is responsible for acquiring, renewing, retaining, and upgrading top‑level individual annual fund donors to increase support for NEC.
Reporting to the Director of Annual Programs & Engagement, with a dotted line to the AVP of Major Gifts & Campaign, the LGO manages the discovery, cultivation, outreach, solicitation, engagement, and stewardship of the NEC Leadership Circle—donors and prospects capable of making annual gifts between $1,000 and $50,000 to the NEC Fund and Annual Scholarship Gala.
Key Responsibilities
Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a dynamic portfolio of approximately 300 prospects, including alumni, college parents, prep parents, and friends, with a goal of 20+ in‑person and virtual meetings per month.
Target annual fund gifts at the leadership level ($1,000+), focusing on gifts of $10,000+.
Create and execute multi‑channel annual giving strategies—mail, email, special events, and direct proposals—to acquire, renew, and upgrade donors, in collaboration with the Associate Director of Annual Giving and Director of Annual Programs.
Develop cultivation and solicitation strategies and proposals for prospects, working with the Director of Annual Programs and the Chief Development Officer.
Participate in prospect development and assignment strategies with the Annual Giving, Major Giving, and Advancement Operation teams.
Craft compelling, personalized communications that articulate the impact of leadership annual gifts.
Build the major gifts pipeline by identifying, qualifying, and transitioning prospects for major gift cultivation.
Participate in events and programs supporting advancement activities to engage key donors and advance solicitations.
Collaborate with Major Gifts, Alumni Engagement, Donor Engagement, and Advancement Operations to achieve individual and departmental goals.
Maintain Raiser’s Edge reports, dashboards, and tracking systems to monitor fundraising performance and prospect analysis.
Perform additional duties as assigned, including assisting with planning, implementing, and staffing key events and meetings.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and three years of work experience, with at least two years of direct fundraising/development experience.
Front‑line fundraising experience essential; proven ability to secure high‑volume development visits and close five‑ and six‑figure gifts.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster meaningful relationships between donors.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and professional demeanor in a high‑volume, high‑accountability environment with multiple, changing priorities.
Ability to work in a performance‑based environment with tracking of meeting goals, contacts, and dollars raised.
Knowledge of advancement and fundraising principles and best practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace. Experience with NXT/Raiser’s Edge is a plus.
Willingness to work nights, weekends, and travel as required.
NEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
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Fundraising - Leadership Gifts Officer
role at
New England Conservatory of Music .
New England Conservatory (NEC) is an independent, not‑for‑profit institution recognized internationally as a leader among music schools. NEC educates and trains musicians worldwide, representing more than 40 countries. Its highly respected faculty and diverse programs—including Entrepreneurial Musicianship and Community Performances & Partnerships—offer students and the broader community dynamic performance opportunities and high‑caliber training.
As a key member of the NEC Advancement team, the Leadership Gifts Officer (LGO) is responsible for acquiring, renewing, retaining, and upgrading top‑level individual annual fund donors to increase support for NEC.
Reporting to the Director of Annual Programs & Engagement, with a dotted line to the AVP of Major Gifts & Campaign, the LGO manages the discovery, cultivation, outreach, solicitation, engagement, and stewardship of the NEC Leadership Circle—donors and prospects capable of making annual gifts between $1,000 and $50,000 to the NEC Fund and Annual Scholarship Gala.
Key Responsibilities
Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a dynamic portfolio of approximately 300 prospects, including alumni, college parents, prep parents, and friends, with a goal of 20+ in‑person and virtual meetings per month.
Target annual fund gifts at the leadership level ($1,000+), focusing on gifts of $10,000+.
Create and execute multi‑channel annual giving strategies—mail, email, special events, and direct proposals—to acquire, renew, and upgrade donors, in collaboration with the Associate Director of Annual Giving and Director of Annual Programs.
Develop cultivation and solicitation strategies and proposals for prospects, working with the Director of Annual Programs and the Chief Development Officer.
Participate in prospect development and assignment strategies with the Annual Giving, Major Giving, and Advancement Operation teams.
Craft compelling, personalized communications that articulate the impact of leadership annual gifts.
Build the major gifts pipeline by identifying, qualifying, and transitioning prospects for major gift cultivation.
Participate in events and programs supporting advancement activities to engage key donors and advance solicitations.
Collaborate with Major Gifts, Alumni Engagement, Donor Engagement, and Advancement Operations to achieve individual and departmental goals.
Maintain Raiser’s Edge reports, dashboards, and tracking systems to monitor fundraising performance and prospect analysis.
Perform additional duties as assigned, including assisting with planning, implementing, and staffing key events and meetings.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and three years of work experience, with at least two years of direct fundraising/development experience.
Front‑line fundraising experience essential; proven ability to secure high‑volume development visits and close five‑ and six‑figure gifts.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster meaningful relationships between donors.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and professional demeanor in a high‑volume, high‑accountability environment with multiple, changing priorities.
Ability to work in a performance‑based environment with tracking of meeting goals, contacts, and dollars raised.
Knowledge of advancement and fundraising principles and best practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace. Experience with NXT/Raiser’s Edge is a plus.
Willingness to work nights, weekends, and travel as required.
NEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
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