Assistant Director, Donor Engagement and Partnership

# Assistant Director, Donor Engagement and Partnership The Boston Foundation###

Job Description The Boston Foundation believes that one of the great strengths of the Greater Boston community is the rich diversity of its residents in race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age and physical abilities. The Foundation seeks to enhance and support that diversity, not only by its grant making, but also by adopting and implementing employment policies and practices designed to recognize and respond to such diversity.

The Boston Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience.
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* Title:

** Assistant Director, Donor Engagement and Partnership
** Department:
** Philanthropy
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* Reports To:

** Associate Vice President, Donor Engagement and Partnership
** FLSA Classification:
** Exempt
** FTE:** (1)
** Supervises:
** None
* * Hybrid Schedule** (subject to change):
In office at least 2 days a week, Tuesday and Thursday.  Additional days in the office may be required, based on business needs.
** Position Budgeted:** $ to $
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* Position Summary:

** The Assistant Director of Donor Engagement and Partnership plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the Boston Foundation by cultivating and managing meaningful relationships with current and prospective donors. This position is responsible for developing and executing strategic engagement, solicitation, and stewardship plans for a portfolio of fund holders, individual donors, and prospects, with the goal of deepening philanthropic investment and aligned  addition to portfolio management, the Assistant Director manages the process for Presidential acknowledgements, ensuring timely, high-quality communications that reflect the Foundation’s values and priorities.

The role also leads the design and execution of high-level donor events and experiences, creating opportunities for connection and impact within the donor community.

As an ambassador for the Foundation and its Campaign for a Greater Boston, the Assistant Director contributes to ambitious goals to inspire and align resources in support of equity for Greater Boston residents. The Campaign focuses on building the Foundation’s discretionary endowment, expanding the Annual Fund for Civic Leadership, and growing the Donor Advised Fund program to increase alignment with the Foundation’s equity-centered vision.

Through strategic donor engagement and innovative stewardship, this position helps foster transformative community impact.
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* Essential Functions:

*** Lead and manage a portfolio of 50-75 individual donors and prospects, deepening engagement and driving increased philanthropic investments and aligned giving;
* Build and sustain trusted, mission-aligned relationships through personalized engagement, tailored communication, and high-touch stewardship;
* Design and implement individualized cultivation and stewardship strategies to encourage DAF growth, co-investments and aligned giving opportunities;
* Manage the process for Presidential acknowledgements, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality correspondence that reflects organizational values and priorities;
* Develop and execute high-level donor events and experiences, including interactive gatherings and convenings that strengthen donor relationships and advance strategic goals;
* Create and implement a strategic approach to engage and steward corporate donors and fund holders, aligning their interests with community and Foundation priorities;
* Partner with donors to identify charitable goals and connect them to community needs and funding opportunities in collaboration with program staff;
* Identify, qualify and cultivate new fund holders, building a robust pipeline of aligned donors to support long-term growth;
* Collaborate cross-departmentally to resolve complex fund and grant issues, develop creative solutions, and ensure an exceptional…