Manager of Philanthropic Engagement

Position Overview:

New England Botanic Garden is committed to connecting people with plants, fostering environmental stewardship, and creating meaningful experiences that inspire our community through horticulture, education, and nature. The Manager of Philanthropic Engagement (MPE) builds relationships with prospective and current donors to increase major and planned gifts through identification, cultivation, communication, solicitation, and stewardship. In collaboration with board members, volunteers, and staff leaders, the MPE will focus on the institution's fundraising priorities including unrestricted and restricted gifts, as well as bequests.

The MPE will focus on gifts of $10,000 and more and work to increase the number of these donors to New England Botanic Garden. Major gifts will focus on operating, capital, and endowment funds. Facility with planned giving conversations and vehicles will enhance the gift officer’s ability to advance gift conversations and the mission of NEBG.Our Culture Be part of an exceptional, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture that values both high performance and work-life  welcoming to all staff and the public and respectful of staff differences and preferences.

Work for an organization deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (IDEA).Explore opportunities to attend IDEA workshops and initiatives that foster a culture of belonging across the organization.

Your well-being matters here. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, retirement savings options, generous paid time off, and holidays.

Responsibilities:

Major Gift Portfolio Management and Relationship Development Manage an active portfolio of 75–100 major gift donors and prospective donors, regularly evaluating and adjusting the portfolio as prospects are qualified, cultivated, solicited, or disqualified.

Develop and implement individualized strategies for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of assigned prospects and donors.

Identify, engage, and cultivate prospective major donors, investing the time necessary to build meaningful relationships and understand their philanthropic interests, values, and giving capacity.

Engage donors and prospects in purposeful conversations to identify opportunities for alignment between their philanthropic goals and the Garden’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.

Advance prospective donors through the major gift pipeline, determining readiness for solicitation and developing appropriate gift proposals based on their interests, capacity, and demonstrated intent.

Collaborate with Advancement colleagues and staff across the Garden to connect donors and prospects with programs, people, and initiatives that deepen their engagement with the Garden.

Identify and qualify new major gift prospects through research, referrals, networking, and other prospect development tools.

Planned Giving and Donor Recognition Manage and advance the Garden’s planned giving program, including the Perennial Circle, its planned giving recognition society.

Develop and implement strategies to identify, cultivate, and steward planned giving prospects and donors, including individuals interested in estate gifts, bequests, and other forms of legacy giving.

Coordinate planned giving communications and engagement activities, including drafting a monthly newsletter, organizing recognition and cultivation events, and developing stewardship opportunities.

Build relationships with donors and, as appropriate, their professional advisors to encourage and facilitate planned and legacy gifts.

Donor Engagement and Stewardship Support and participate in donor cultivation, recognition, and stewardship events, helping to increase donor engagement and attendance.

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