ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS of BOSTON

Since 1893, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston have played an essential role in opening doors and creating opportunities for young people across this city. For every youth in Boston and Chelsea, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston are a life-changing force for opportunity and empowerment that enables future talent to reach their full individual potential as productive citizens and leaders, inspired to make a difference in the Greater Boston community. By reaching 22 of 23 communities throughout Boston and Chelsea, no other youth serving organization engages more young people and families. Learn more at www.bgcb.org and join us in transforming our members, our communities, our city!

POSITION OVERVIEW 

As a member of Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston’s Development team, the Leadership Gifts Officer secures outright and planned gift commitments from individual donors in the $25,000-$49,999 range. They will cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of donors who currently give $10,000-$25,000 and focus on building a robust pipeline to Major Gifts ($50,000+). Additionally, the Leadership Gifts Officer manages the Friends Council, BGCB’s community of emerging leaders, with support from the Annual Giving Coordinator.

Reporting to the VP of Development, this position works closely with the Major and Annual Giving teams and volunteer leadership to meet annual revenue goals. The Leadership Gifts Officer will also play a role in advancing BGCB’s ongoing $200 million Imagine Invest Ignite comprehensive campaign.

The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative and relationship-oriented fundraising professional with a record of securing five-figure gifts and experience working with volunteer leaders and donor affinity groups.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Portfolio Management and Donor Engagement

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 100 leadership gift donors and prospects, conducting at least twenty meaningful points of donor contact each month.


• Qualify, cultivate, and solicit annual commitments of $10,000+ while helping build a future major gift pipeline.


• Create and implement tailored donor experiences through personalized stewardship and follow-up communications, meetings, Club visits, events, and proposals.


• Build and maintain a strong 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.

Donor Affinity Groups and Community Leaders

• Build authentic and lasting relationships with donors, prospects, volunteers, and community partners.


• Manage Friends Council, BGCB’s donor affinity group for emerging leaders, with administrative support from the Annual Giving Coordinator. This includes Friends Council’s signature annual fundraising event, A Night with Friends.


• Drive BGCB’s strategy to engage the next generation of philanthropic leaders through Friends Council, the Imagine Invest Ignite comprehensive campaign, Club-based volunteer opportunities, and third-party fundraising.


• Leverage the Champion Society, recognizing donors of $10,000-$24,999, to engage current members, cultivate prospective members, and drive upgrade and renewal giving.


• Assist with planning and executing cultivation, engagement, and/or stewardship events in partnership with the Events and Donor Relations teams as needed.

Communication and Fundraising Execution

• Maintain a thorough understanding of BGCB’s priorities, impact, and programming to develop personalized and creative engagement opportunities for donors.


• Prepare compelling written materials including donor correspondence, proposals, stewardship reports, and briefing documents as needed.


• Collaborate across departments and with Club staff to maximize resources and advance shared goals.


• Utilize prospect research, data analytics, donor insights, and technological tools to inform strategic decision-making and relationship management.

Systems, Planning, and Accountability

• Work directly 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.


• Maintain strong organizational skills and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.


• Other related duties as specified by the VP of Development, Chief Development Officer, and/or Nicholas President and CEO. 

GENERAL BGCB EXPECTATIONS

• Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority.  As a result, all staff are expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.


• BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate.  BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.


• Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB.  The organization encourages and requires that all staff participate in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.


• Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree with 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 working with fundraising databases (Raiser’s Edge NXT).


• Ability and willingness to work select early mornings and evenings as needed.


• Regular travel to off-site Clubs, meetings, and events.


• Commitment to BGCB’s mission and values.

Preferred or Ideal

• Knowledge of planned giving vehicles and strategies.


• Experience working in a complex, mission-driven nonprofit organization.


• Demonstrated success collaborating across teams and departments.

TRAVEL

• Travel to off-site Clubs, meetings, and events regularly

START DATE

November 2026 (desired start date yet position open until filled)

LOCATION

Boston, MA (Downtown Office)

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary - $100,000/year - $109,500/year - commensurate with experience; along with competitive benefits and a great work environment

TO APPLY

Please complete an online application at https://www.bgcb.org/aboutu/careers/. Both a cover letter and resume are required to complete your application.  Applications without a cover letter may not be considered.  Candidates will be reviewed on an on-going basis.  Please upload/attach your resume to your applicant profile as well as your cover letter.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health choices, marital status, age, pregnancy, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law with respect to employment opportunities. Please visit our website at https://www.bgcb.org 

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.