About MassArt:
Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation’s first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We’ve spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston’s hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.
MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.
Job Description:

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Individual Giving Officer plays a key frontline and administrative role in advancing MassArt’s philanthropic goals. Reporting to the Director of Individual Giving, this position manages a small portfolio of annual donors and prospects, coordinates engagement strategies, oversees MassArt’s annual giving program, contributes to signature fundraising events, and provides critical administrative support for Individual Giving initiatives.
This is an ideal opportunity for a collaborative, goal-oriented fundraiser with 2-4 years of experience and a passion for education and the arts.

• Manage a dynamic portfolio of approximately 50-100 donors, focusing on annual gifts of $500+.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors through personalized outreach and engagement strategies.
• Oversee the annual giving program, including two major MassArt giving days (Giving Tuesday and MassHEART Day), managing strategy, content, and collaboration across campus units.
• Partner with the Advancement Communications team to draft proposals, donor communications, and stewardship materials.
• Collaborate with the Fundraising Events team to plan and staff donor and cultivation events.
• Maintain accurate donor data and activity tracking in Salesforce; monitor portfolio progress and develop reports. Provide donor meeting support to the AVP of Institutional Advancement and the Director of Individual Giving as needed.
• Identify and help qualify planned giving prospects in partnership with Advancement leadership.
• Stay current on fundraising trends and contribute ideas for donor engagement and pipeline growth.
• Uphold and actively contribute to MassArt’s commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all advancement activities.
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