Individual Giving Officer

Boston Symphony Orchestra • Boston, MA

6d • $100,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is seeking an Individual Giving Officer (IGO) to join its Development department. The BSO is committed to engaging millions of people annually with orchestral music through its venues in Boston and Tanglewood, as well as through various community programs, educational initiatives, and global performances. With a rich history of over 150 years, the BSO is embarking on a new chapter, and the development department is crucial to supporting this transformation. The Individual Giving Officer will play a key role in engaging a new, broader generation of prospects and donors, working with a loyal and generous donor base. This role is responsible for the direct engagement and solicitation of BSO donors and prospects with the capacity to make six-figure gifts. The IGO will collaborate with team members and donor relations staff to develop donor-centric strategies and ensure funding priorities for annual, endowment, capital, and special projects are met. Additionally, the IGO will work with staff to identify and qualify new prospects and manage relationships with them during fundraising initiatives.

Requirements

• BA/BS or equivalent
• 4+ years of professional experience in a similar fundraising role, donor relations, or external affairs.
• Demonstrated experience with direct donor contact.
• Skilled in MS Word and Excel, demonstrated facility in working with fundraising databases.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate a compelling case for support.
• Proven customer service or relationship-building skills demonstrating discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of concerts and engagement and stewardship events as needed.
• Must be able and willing to travel to Tanglewood (Western Massachusetts).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Tessitura a plus.
• Interest in and/or background in the performing arts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet specific personal goals for qualification, engagement, and solicitation of prospects as developed with the Director of Individual Giving and Senior Philanthropic Officer.
• In consultation with senior development leadership, coordinate involvement of board members, volunteers, and BSO management and staff as appropriate with donor strategies.
• Develop strategic plans and goals for each prospect.
• Provide visit and gift tracking data.
• Track all prospect outreach and information in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software in a timely fashion.
• Complete other projects as assigned.
• Travel as appropriate to meet with prospects and donors.
• This position may require relocation to Tanglewood for the summer or parts of the summer.

Benefits

• The BSO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

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