Associate Director, Annual Fund and Development Events

Longy School of Music

. Develop and execute the annual giving solicitation plan across direct mail, email, digital, and crowdfunding channels .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing fundraising strategies, managing donor relationships, and planning successful fundraising events. Proficient in utilizing donor databases and analyzing data to inform fundraising efforts and improve donor engagement.

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Fundraising Strategy DevelopmentDonor Relationship ManagementEvent Planning and ExecutionData Analysis for FundraisingRaiser’s Edge Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Fundraising Campaign ExecutionGrant Proposal WritingBudget ManagementData InterpretationPortfolio ManagementDirect Mail and Email CampaignsCrowdfunding StrategiesDonor StewardshipEvent ROI TrackingAudience Segmentation

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsExcellent Interpersonal SkillsEffective CommunicationProject ManagementWriting and Editing Skills

Tools & Technologies

Raiser’s EdgeAudienceViewSalesforceMicrosoft Office SuiteEvent Management Software

Industry Keywords

Fundraising EnvironmentGreater Boston Funding CommunityDevelopment PrinciplesDonor Database ManagementAnnual Giving Solicitation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the annual giving solicitation plan across direct mail, email, digital, and crowdfunding channels
Create copy, timelines, and coordinate mailings and sends with internal and external partners
Review campaign and appeal results, including response rates, retention, upgrades, and donor segments, and refine audience selection, messaging, and channel mix
Request lists and reports from Development Operations
Contribute to the strategic plan for annual and campaign fundraising
Manage and solicit an assigned portfolio of individual donors giving up to $5,000, pursuing renewals, increases, and new gifts
Maintain portfolio and moves management, including regular outreach, documented contact reports, and next steps
Plan and carry out donor stewardship, including recognition and fulfillment of giving-level benefits
Identify donors with capacity and interest for greater involvement and refer them for qualification
Support foundation and government grant efforts by drafting and editing proposals, assembling attachments, preparing reports, and tracking deadlines and requirements
Plan and execute donor-centered development events, including the annual Gala, receptions, dinners, and cultivation and stewardship events
Build and manage event timelines and budgets; manage venues, logistics, catering, and vendor contracts and payments
Solicit table and ticket sponsors, manage registration and ticketing, and coordinate event materials and post-event follow-up
Track event ROI, attendance, and stewardship follow-up, applying results to future events and fundraising plans
Partner with Development Operations, Finance, Communications, and executive leadership to align messaging, ensure accurate data and gift processing, and track progress in Raiser’s Edge
Prepare regular portfolio, annual fund, and event performance reports for the Senior Director of Development
Report to the Senior Director of Development and support the Development and Leadership teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
3 plus years of experience in a fundraising environment
Experience with individual gift solicitation through annual campaigns and appeals
Experience planning and executing fundraising events
Experience in fast-paced fundraising, sales, or marketing preferred
Experience with a donor database such as Raiser’s Edge, AudienceView, or Salesforce preferred
Experience supporting grant proposals and reporting preferred
Knowledge of the Greater Boston funding community preferred
Working knowledge of development principles and information systems supporting fundraising
Analytical skills, including interpreting data and applying it to fundraising strategy
Strong organizational and project management skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong writing and editing skills
Basic accounting and budget knowledge
Computer proficiency
Ability to communicate effectively in person and through communication media
Ability to lift and move light objects and materials occasionally
Evening and weekend work required for events, as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Some travel required, but infrequent
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions