Leadership Gifts Officer

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston•Boston, MA

4d•$100,000 - $109,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Leadership Gifts Officer is a member of Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston’s Development team and secures outright and planned gift commitments from individual donors in the $25,000–$49,999 range. The officer cultivates, solicits, and stewards a portfolio of donors who currently give $10,000–$25,000, with an emphasis on building a pipeline to major gifts of $50,000 or more. The role also manages Friends Council, BGCB’s community of emerging leaders, with support from the Annual Giving Coordinator, and helps advance the organization’s $200 million Imagine Invest Ignite comprehensive campaign. The position reports to the VP of Development and works closely with Major and Annual Giving teams and volunteer leadership to meet annual revenue goals. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, relationship-oriented fundraising professional with a record of securing five-figure gifts and experience working with volunteer leaders and donor affinity groups. The role includes managing a portfolio of approximately 100 donors and prospects, conducting at least 20 meaningful donor contacts each month, developing individualized engagement and stewardship, and supporting fundraising and community engagement activities. The officer also tracks portfolio activity and revenue projections, maintains donor records and moves management activity in Raiser’s Edge NXT, and works with the VP of Development to establish and track quarterly revenue goals. The position is based at BGCB’s downtown Boston office and requires regular travel to off-site Clubs, meetings, and events. The desired start date is November 2026; the position remains open until filled. Salary is $100,000–$109,500 per year, commensurate with experience, with competitive benefits and a great work environment. Staff are expected to model healthy behavior, support inclusive and child-friendly environments, participate in annual professional development, and help maintain an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
3–5 years of development and direct solicitation experience.
Experience effectively managing donor portfolios and volunteer leadership groups.
Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with fundraising databases, including Raiser’s Edge NXT.
Ability and willingness to work select early mornings and evenings as needed.
Ability to travel regularly to off-site Clubs, meetings, and events.
Commitment to BGCB’s mission and values.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of planned giving vehicles and strategies.
Experience working in a complex, mission-driven nonprofit organization.
Demonstrated success collaborating across teams and departments.
A record of securing five-figure gifts and experience working with volunteer leaders and donor affinity groups.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of approximately 100 leadership gift donors and prospects, conducting at least 20 meaningful donor contacts each month.
Qualify, cultivate, and solicit annual commitments of $10,000 or more while building a future major-gift pipeline.
Create and implement personalized donor experiences through stewardship, follow-up communications, meetings, Club visits, events, and proposals.
Build a pipeline of prospective donors through proactive outreach, relationship management, and strategic moves management.
Partner with senior leaders and volunteers to advance gift strategies as appropriate.
Monitor and track portfolio activity, fundraising progress, and revenue projections.
Build relationships with donors, prospects, volunteers, and community partners.
Manage Friends Council, BGCB’s donor affinity group for emerging leaders, including its annual fundraising event, A Night with Friends, with administrative support from the Annual Giving Coordinator.
Advance BGCB’s strategy for engaging next-generation philanthropic leaders through Friends Council, the Imagine Invest Ignite campaign, Club-based volunteer opportunities, and third-party fundraising.
Use the Champion Society to engage current donors, cultivate prospective members, and encourage upgrades and renewals.
Assist with planning and executing cultivation, engagement, and stewardship events in partnership with Events and Donor Relations teams.
Maintain a thorough understanding of BGCB priorities, impact, and programming to develop donor engagement opportunities.
Prepare donor correspondence, proposals, stewardship reports, and briefing documents.
Collaborate across departments and with Club staff to maximize resources and advance shared goals.
Use prospect research, data analytics, donor insights, and technological tools to inform decisions and relationship management.
Work with the VP of Development to establish and track quarterly revenue goals.
Maintain accurate and timely donor records, contact reports, and moves management activity in Raiser’s Edge NXT.
Manage multiple priorities and deadlines with strong organization and attention to detail.
Perform other related duties as specified by the VP of Development, Chief Development Officer, and/or Nicholas President and CEO.
Travel regularly to off-site Clubs, meetings, and events.
Model healthy behavior while working with youth and teens, support inclusive and child-friendly environments, participate in annual professional development, and help ensure an environment free of abuse.