Philanthropy Manager

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Open Position: 

• Job title:  Philanthropy Manager


• Location: Hybrid 1-2 days a week in Leominster, MA


• Shift: 1st


• Hours:  40 hours a week


• Schedule 
  
  
  
  • Sun: 
  
  
  • Mon: 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
  
  
  • Tues: 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
  
  
  • Wed: 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
  
  
  • Thurs: 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
  
  
  • Fri: 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
  
  
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Pay   $70,000-75,000 annually 

Aspire Living & Learning is seeking a dynamic Philanthropy Manager to lead community-centered fundraising efforts across Massachusetts. In this newly created role, you’ll develop and implement innovative strategies to grow philanthropic support for our mission—empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to achieve their full potential.

As Philanthropy Manager, you’ll cultivate relationships with families, businesses, and civic organizations while driving individual giving, events, and corporate partnerships. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic, relationship-driven professional to make a significant impact in a collaborative and mission-aligned environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of nonprofit fundraising experience.


• Proven success in meeting fundraising targets and cultivating donor relationships.


•  Strong understanding of fundraising best practices and stewardship strategies.


• Experience in planning and executing donor-focused and/or community events.


• Proficient in using donor databases.


• Full proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.


• Familiarity with the Massachusetts philanthropic landscape preferred.


•  Working knowledge of digital fundraising tools and email marketing platforms is a plus.


•  Must have satisfactory background checks.


• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Below is the name and information of your HR Partners, to be contacted prior to applying for a promotion or cross-functional opportunity.  

Connecticut employees: Linda Scala [email protected]  

Maryland employees: Debbie Duran [email protected] 

Massachusetts employees: Heather Murphy [email protected]  

New Hampshire employees: Heather Murphy [email protected]  

Vermont employees: Linda Scala [email protected]  

Shared Services: Linda Scala [email protected]