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Assistant Director, Donor Relations

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville
399 Revolution Drive (Show on map)
Oct 20, 2025
JOB SUMMARY & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Job Summary: The Assistant Director, Donor Relations, works closely with colleagues across the Academic Medical Centers (AMC) Development Office and Mass General Brigham to effectively and efficiently implement the naming and funding opportunities program (people, places, and programs). The Assistant Director reports to the Director, overseeing the naming and funding opportunities program.
Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)
* Collaborate with the Director on AMC integration efforts to create new naming and funding level guidelines and processes.
* Play an integral role in the management of all naming and funding opportunities, including programs and initiatives, endowed and current-use funds (e.g., endowed chairs, professorships, etc.), clinics and centers, and physical spaces (i.e., capital).
* Participate in strategic planning for the development of new naming opportunities, including those associated with the three new Mass General Brigham Institutes, and spaces affected by renovation or new construction projects across both AMC campuses.
* Identify, define, and categorize legacy and new capital opportunities, including working closely with leadership on pricing approvals; work closely with the AMC Facilities and Real Estate teams on matters relating to capital projects, donor-named space renovations and relocations, and signage.
* Oversee the installation, maintenance, and inventory of plaques and signage to ensure donors feel recognized and appreciated; collaborate with Financial Operations to process signage-related invoices.
* Participate in planning for stewardship and recognition activities for capital donors.
* Collaborate with fundraising colleagues on proposals and with Donor Relations colleagues on accompanying materials for new gifts; enhance existing collateral and develop innovative new content to help increase and convey the overall impact of programmatic and capital giving.
* Implement the AMC donor named positions program, including tracking incumbents, prompting AMC leadership when there are vacancies, assisting in the appointment and nomination process, tracking fundraising efforts against goals, and educating colleagues on the programs.
* Collaborate with the Development Events staff on celebrations for new space dedications, endowed chairs, and HMS professorships.
* Ensure that all applicable data is entered into the Blackbaud CRM database; develop quality assurance reports and collaborate with the IS team and other stakeholders to identify and prioritize donor data reporting needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires 3-5 years of experience, preferably in Development and Donor Relations, and a bachelor's degree. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

  • Strong project management experience and organizational skills; an ability to balance multiple priorities with competing due dates while maintaining a strategic vision for individual work.
  • Strong commitment to customer service, exceptional quality standards, and adopting best practices and efficiencies.
  • A collaborative approach to setting priorities and managing expectations, staying flexible with navigating change, and being open to new ideas.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively, effectively, and politely with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
  • Ability to analyze systems and to identify and propose effective process improvements to stewardship operations.
  • Strong written and verbal skills.
  • Creative, honest, and considerate, with a high level of energy and enthusiasm.
  • Proficient in Blackbaud CRM or experience with other sophisticated relationship management database(s)/CRM.
  • Strong command of Microsoft Office applications.


Physical Requirements

  • Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
  • Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)


The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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