Assistant Director, Stewardship and Donor Relations
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
At Berklee creativity collaboration and community are at the heart of everything we do. We empower artists to shape the future through music arts and innovationand philanthropy plays a vital role in that mission. TheAssistant Director of Stewardship & Donor Relationswill help bring that vision to life by deepening engagement with our donors developing meaningful stewardship experiences and celebrating the impact of giving across the Berklee community.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a creative mission-driven environment and loves connecting people through stories gratitude and shared purpose.
The Role
Reporting to the leader of the Stewardship & Donor Relations team within Institutional Advancement (IA) the Assistant Director serves as a key collaborator and storyteller. This person will:
Collaborate across Berkleewith colleagues in Institutional Advancement the Office of the President Finance Student Financial Services Student Enrollment and Engagement Facilities Academic Affairs and faculty to ensure donors are thanked informed and connected to the impact of their generosity.
Lead content creationfor high-level stewardship pieceswriting compelling narratives that showcase how donor support transforms student experiences programs and the future of the arts.
Manage customized stewardship plansfor select major gift donors aligning donor engagement strategies with institutional priorities and documenting progress in Raisers Edge.
Create and deliver donor communicationsfrom thank-you notes and digital updates to reports event materials and creative storytelling that highlight impact and gratitude.
Support donor recognition initiativesincluding naming opportunities giving societies and special donor events that celebrate the Berklee community.
Provide exceptional serviceto donors and partners across campus maintaining professionalism empathy and discretion in every interaction.
What Youll Bring
Bachelors degreeand a minimum ofthree years of experiencein donor relations stewardship or related fields (education arts or non-profit experience preferred).
A proven track record instrategic stewardship programmingand donor engagement.
Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to tailor messages for senior leadership and diverse audiences.
Project management expertise from concept through completion with meticulous attention to detail.
Comfort withrelational databases(Raisers Edge preferred)Microsoft OfficeGoogle Suite and creative tools such asAdobe Creative SuiteandCanva.
A passion for collaboration innovation and making donor engagement more inclusive and meaningful.
Emotional intelligence and cultural competence with a commitment to diversity equity and belonging in all aspects of the work.
Why Berklee
Berklee offers a workplace that values creativity innovation and balance. Our community is passionate about student success and mission-driven work and we believe in supporting employees with flexibility professional growth and an environment that celebrates both individuality and collaboration.
We take pride in maintaining a hybrid modelthree days a week on campus with the remaining days offering flexibilityplus comprehensive benefits through ourTotal Rewardsprogram that support well-being work-life balance and ongoing learning.
Join Berklees Institutional Advancement team and play a key role in connecting generosity to creativityhelping donors see feel and celebrate the incredible impact they make every day.
Hiring Range: $70000 $82000; salary dependent on relevant experience and education.
Please visit the Total Rewards page to learn more about the benefits of working at Berklee.
This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will employment relationship.
Diversity Equity Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:
We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit qualifications experience ability and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty staff students and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion ancestry age national origin place of birth gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability genetic information or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
As part of this commitment Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact the Human Resources Team at or call .
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*
Employee Type:
StaffRequired Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Press Releases
- Office Experience
- Constant Contact
- InfusionSoft
- Social Media Management
- Child Protective Services
- Writing Skills
About Company
Berklee is the premier institute of music and the performing arts, offering degrees at its campuses in Boston, New York City, and Valencia, Spain, and online.
