9 development advancement fundraising jobs found in Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Leadership Giving Officer LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Leadership Giving DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Leadership Giving Officer at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is pivotal in driving the advancement of our institution's fundraising ambitions. This dynamic role is dedicated to strategically expanding our donor base by engaging with high-net-worth individuals and fostering their journey toward making substantial financial contributions at the leadership-giving level. The officer will be instrumental in bolstering the Institute's capacity for securing leadership gifts by managing a robust portfolio of potential donors, from identification through cultivation to the final solicitation stages. JOB DESCRIPTION Prospect Development and Identification: Proactively identify, assess, and engage high-net-worth individuals as prospective leadership gift donors. In partnership with Advancement Operations,...

JOB TITLE Major Gift Officer LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Leadership Giving DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Major Gift Officer (MGO) will partner with faculty and the Advancement team to grow the culture of philanthropy with alumni at WPI. The MGO's portfolio will concentrate on Undergraduate and graduate alumni. This position is based in Worcester, MA. WPI is seeking an entrepreneurial major gift officer who will utilize proven practices and new ideas to engage and re-engage with alumni as they take the major gift program to new heights. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Leadership Giving, the MGO will partner closely with faculty, Institute leaders, and Advancement colleagues to cultivate donor relationships, engage alumni, and increase overall financial support at this critical time in WPI's history. The ideal candidate will have a passion for applying their donor-centered individual giving...

JOB TITLE Coordinator, Development Communications LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Development & Communications Strategy DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Coordinator, Development Communications provides essential support for WPI's advancement communications, stewardship, and content development efforts, enabling the Assistant Vice President, Development Communications and Strategy, to lead strategic storytelling that inspires philanthropic investment. This role assists with donor communications, impact reporting, stewardship materials, proposal support, and digital content while managing administrative and project coordination responsibilities. The Coordinator helps ensure WPI's donors, prospects, and alumni receive compelling, accurate, and timely communications that demonstrate impact and deepen their connection to the university. This position offers excellent professional development opportunities in...

JOB TITLE Executive Director, Advancement Operations LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Advancement Operations DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Executive Director, Advancement Operations leads the operational infrastructure that enables WPI's advancement program, ensuring excellence in gift processing, database management, prospect research, reporting and analytics, compliance, and technology systems. This senior leader creates efficient, accurate, and strategic operations that empower fundraisers to focus on donor relationships while providing the data, insights, and tools needed for success. Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Advancement Operations and Engagement, the Executive Director manages day-to-day operations, drives continuous improvement, leads technology strategy, and ensures advancement systems support both campaign completion and long-term sustainable growth. This role requires deep technical...

JOB TITLE Coordinator, Advancement LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Leadership Giving DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Coordinator, Advancement provides essential administrative and project support to the Associate Vice President of Advancement and the Assistant Vice President, Leadership & Planned Giving, enabling effective leadership of WPI's revenue generation functions including major gifts, principal gifts, leadership annual giving, planned giving, and foundation relations. This role manages scheduling and logistics, coordinates communications and meetings, supports donor cultivation activities, prepares briefing materials, and serves as liaison between the AVP and development staff, campus partners, and external stakeholders. The Coordinator ensures smooth operations supporting the AVP's portfolio management and team leadership while maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment. This position...

Director - Foundation, Community and Government Engagement Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 Salary/year Level: Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Travel Percentage: Category: Staff Description Lasell University seeks an experienced and collaborative Director of Foundation, Community and Government Engagement to join our University Advancement team during an exciting period of growth. Building on recent grant successes and under the leadership of our 10th president, Eric M. Turner, Lasell is poised for significant advancements in its mission to provide exceptional education and opportunities for all. The ideal candidate will have community and government relations experience, with demonstrated success securing grant funding, preferably within higher education. The Director of Foundation, Community and Government Engagement is an important member of the Advancement team and reports to the Vice President of University Advancement....

Director of Advancement Communications (Hybrid Eligible) Main Campus - Boston, MA R11789 ABOUT SIMMONS Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. You're joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and...

Director of Planned Giving Main Campus - Boston, MA R11319 ABOUT SIMMONS Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. You're joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. You'll find that people...

Advancement Operations and Project Manager Main Campus - Boston, MA R11714 ABOUT SIMMONS Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. You're joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. You'll...