Development Officer, Athletic Events

Mass General Brigham • Somerville, MA

9d • $53,040 - $75,889 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. The Mass General Brigham Development Office represents a team of 400+ vibrant, collaborative, skilled fundraising professionals. We are dedicated to inspiring visionary philanthropy that advances caring and curing for patients in Boston and around the world. Philanthropy enables Mass General Brigham to deliver the highest quality patient care, pursue the most innovative and promising research, train the brightest minds to become the next generation of healthcare leaders and expand and improve our world-class facilities. Join us in our mission to transform the future of medicine. The Mass General Brigham Development Office offers excellent benefits, competitive salaries and a hybrid flexible work schedule. To Apply: Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter detailing applicable experience and accomplishments. Job Summary The Officer serves as a vital member of the Athletic Events team—a collaborative, mission-driven, donor- and sponsor-focused group of professionals who are committed to delivering best-in-class events through a spirit of teamwork and support. The Athletic Events team leads our Boston Marathon and Golf Program, which collectively raise $8-10M toward our overall $21M events goal. The Officer contributes to the planning and execution of these events as well as to our broader portfolio of 100+ annual events that unite and celebrate our vibrant donor community and that raise $21M+ annually to support the mission of Mass General Brigham.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required and 2-3 years of related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational, time management, problem solving and project management skills
• Command of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, or the ability to learn them quickly
• Competency using videoconferencing platforms (Zoom and Teams preferred)
• Proficiency with data entry or data management in a database (Blackbaud CRM or Raiser’s Edge preferred); as well as fundraising platforms (GoFundMePro)
• Attention to detail, creativity and strong work ethic
• Desire and motivation to learn about the organization and fundraising
• Awareness of personal work styles in self and others
• Adaptability and flexibility in times of shifting priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse audiences
• Mission driven

Responsibilities

• Support the Athletic Events Team with multiple running events and golf tournaments that raise $8-10 million in philanthropic revenue for MGB each year.
• Assist in the planning and execution of these events, including managing prep meeting planning, logistics, agendas, and presentations—troubleshooting issues as needed, taking notes, and organizing follow-up actions.
• Responsible for recruiting and managing the Falmouth Road Race and Maine Marathon teams, as well as overseeing fundraising and race day logistics.
• In charge of on-site fundraising, golf player gifts, vendor management, and volunteer coordination for the Spaulding Golf Tournament.
• Maintain RSVP and event records and assist with budget tracking and expense documentation.
• Support other athletic fundraising events as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees