Annual Giving Officer - Hybrid

Wellesley College • Wellesley, MA

5d • $79,000 - $91,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Senior Director, Annual Giving Programs, the Annual Giving Officer is responsible for driving revenue through a strategic hybrid of volunteer management and direct leadership solicitation. The Officer develops and executes fundraising strategies for assigned milestone reunion classes and manages a portfolio of several hundred alumnae. A primary focus is securing gifts between $10,000 and $100,000, ensuring a robust pipeline for Leadership Annual Giving, Major Gifts, and Gift Planning. The incumbent will partner with Donor Relations to grow and improve the Durant Society, the College’s signature recognition program, and must demonstrate a sophisticated approach to engaging Wellesley’s diverse and global alumnae base.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience: 1-3 years of professional experience in fundraising, outreach, or high-level constituency management.
• Fundraising Track Record: Demonstrated success in soliciting individual donors, securing sponsorships, or managing grassroots philanthropic initiatives.
• Leadership: Experience managing volunteer leaders, student government bodies, or community organizations.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in constituent database management (CRM) or advanced data analysis software.
• Mission Driven: A commitment to the mission of Wellesley College—to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world—and a desire to embrace Wellesley’s distinct traditions, values, and vision.
• Project Management: Excellent project management skills; the ability to complete complex tasks and multiple projects simultaneously (e.g., reunion campaigns and portfolio management), working both independently and as a collaborative team member.
• Strategic Communication: Superior written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills appropriate for engaging prospects and members of the campus community.
• Tech Savvy: Highly adept with technology; a high comfort level learning new digital tools and incorporating them into daily workflows.
• Analytical Thinking: Strategic thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to draw informed conclusions from data to drive solicitation strategy.
• Interpersonal Excellence: Excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to work collaboratively, and a strong orientation toward "customer service" when engaging volunteers and donors.
• Adaptability: An innovative and creative temperament; comfort with ambiguity and an ability to pivot as circumstances change.
• Discretion: A commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion in handling sensitive donor information.
• Flexibility & Schedule: We value a collaborative hybrid environment. You will join us on campus on Wednesdays, plus two additional days per week that work best for your schedule and the team's needs. While standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, please note that evening and weekend hours are required as needed for donor and prospect interaction.

Responsibilities

• Reunion Strategy & Revenue Accountability: Develop and execute comprehensive reunion fundraising strategies in partnership with class leadership. Identify, recruit, and train alumnae volunteers to achieve specific dollar and participation goals for milestone reunions.
• Portfolio Management & Solicitation: Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of alumnae with the capacity to make gifts of $2,500–$100,000 to support College priorities. Responsible for meeting defined annual revenue goals and key performance indicators for donor visits and substantive interactions.
• Prospect Qualification: Actively identify and qualify new leadership-level prospects through discovery outreach to build the College’s donor pipeline. Use data tools to personalize outreach for a diverse global constituency.
• Stewardship, Donor Relations Partnership, and Durant Society: Work in direct partnership with the Donor Relations team to grow and improve annual fund donor stewardship and the Durant Society. Align messaging across the donor life cycle to improve retention of leadership annual donors.
• Institutional Engagement: Participate in marquee campus events and regional gatherings, such as Family & Friends Weekend, Commencement, and Reunion, to represent the Development office.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Experience competitive wages ensuring your dedication is recognized and rewarded.
• Exceptional Benefits Package: Access a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision and pre-tax saving benefits, life insurance, disability coverage, and more to safeguard your health and that of your loved ones.
• Commuting and Transportation: Enjoy the convenience of free parking on our picturesque campus, easily accessible from major roadways. We are also accessible via the MBTA commuter rail.
• Paid Time Off: Take advantage of paid vacations, personal days, sick time, and holidays to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life harmony.
• Retirement Savings: Plan for the future with our retirement savings plan. Wellesley College contributes up to 10.5% towards your 403(b) plan for eligible employees
• Work/Life and Wellness: A hybrid work environment for select positions (additional details will be provided during the interview process), caregiving support through Wellthy, legal plan insurance, pet insurance discount and a variety of other resources including retirement planning, and access to cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
• Professional Development: Enhance your skills and explore growth opportunities through continuing training and pathways for growth within our supportive environment.
• Tuition and Education Benefits: Invest in your education with tuition benefits, and access resources to navigate student loan forgiveness, reinforcing our commitment to your ongoing learning.
• Campus Privileges: Enjoy free use of our state-of-the-art athletic and fitness facilities with onsite fitness classes, Library resources, and seize opportunities to attend diverse campus events that contribute to a vibrant community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level