Director of Annual Giving

Jamaica Plain, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 78000 - 90000

Posted on: 18-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Details

Management

Jamaica Plain Campus - JAMAICA PLAIN MA

Full Time

$78000.00 - $90000.00 Salary

Position Overview

The Director of Annual Giving is responsible for overseeing the cultivation solicitation and stewardship of Annual Fund donors. The Director of Annual Giving works closely with the VP of Agency Advancement on reporting and analysis of fundraising portfolios. The Director of Annual Giving raises unrestricted funds through events a portfolio of mid-level donors and collaboration with Director of Marketing and Communications around the appeals. The Director also manages the Gala Committee and the Emerging Leaders Board.

The Director of Annual Giving reports to the Vice President of Agency Advancement. This is a hybrid position requiring at least two days per week in office as well as some evening and weekend work about ten times annually.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the duties and responsibilities that will be required of the position but additional responsibilities may be required. Employees are expected to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Essential Functions & Qualifications

Functions:

Lead all IHC fundraising events and serve as liaison to all third-party events about 6-8 events per year
Exercise strong attention to detail collaboration skills with vendors negotiation tactics and organization of project timelines
Cultivate solicit and steward of all Annual Fund Donors through meetings calls emails and thank you notes
Manage Emerging Leaders volunteer group and promote their ability to raise money for the organization through their own skills and time talent and treasure
Manage a portfolio of roughly 50 mid-leadership level Annual Fund Donors including moves management from about $500 level to thousands
Collaborate and support the efforts of other Development Team members and their initiatives
Manage the Gala Task Force and subcommittees to ensure event raises a minimum of $500000
Contribute to agency values proposition/case for support materials and content
Support colleagues responsible for appeal letters and solicit donations through follow-up activities

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in non-profit management business administration or related field preferred
3-6 years of relevant work experience preferably in nonprofit organizations
Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to the Agencys business development and fundraising practices
Proven track record of soliciting gifts in the $500-$5000 range
Proficiency with Bloomerang Excel and Microsoft Office
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal oral and written communications skills
Follow up and follow through on tasks able to prioritize
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop solid working relationships and ability to interact with staff at all levels of the organization
Must be receptive and responsive to supervision and professional development demonstrated ability to accept and give critical feedback
Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (event supplies)
A strong and positive representative of the agency in the community
Strong commitment to Italian Homes values philosophy and mission

Italian Home for Children is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status veteran status height weight or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

We are dedicated to ensuring a fair hiring process and an equitable work environment. If you require accommodations during the application and/or interview process please contact.

The expected annual base salary for this role is between $80000-$100000 USD dependent on experience. This number does not reflect additional compensation-related benefits such as PTO medical and life insurance EAP and the Italian Home for Children 403(b) retirement plan.

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Job Details Management Jamaica Plain Campus - JAMAICA PLAIN MA Full Time $78000.00 - $90000.00 SalaryPosition Overview The Director of Annual Giving is responsible for overseeing the cultivation solicitation and stewardship of Annual Fund donors. The Director of Annual Giving works closely with the ...