Individual Giving Officer

Reporting to the Director of Development Operations, the Individual Giving Officer will be a critical member of the Health Equity International/St. Boniface Hospital (HEI/SBH) development team and the organization as a whole. This position is a new role at HEI. It is a unique opportunity for a mid-career fundraising professional to make an impact on HEI’s individual giving program. This collaborative role will build and strengthen HEI’s donor and partner relationships, work to increase our mid-level donor base ($1,000-$9,999), and enhance the major giving pipeline. This role will work closely with the Director of Development Operations and the Director of Communications to create and implement a donor-centric stewardship program. This role will also understand the basic principles of planned giving and be able to apply them to their donor strategies. 

The ideal candidate for this role will possess a solid foundation in fundraising best practices and the donor engagement cycle. They will be able to hit the ground running, offering strategic input around individual giving, proactively contribute to the continued purposeful building of an individual giving program, and work collaboratively with the other development and communications team members, program team, senior leadership team, hospital staff, and the board of directors, as well as donors and partners. This candidate has experience, both independently and as part of a team, soliciting five-figure+ gifts and stewarding new and existing donors, all of which will be an expected part of this position. 

This position is full-time, non-exempt, and benefits-eligible. 

This is a hybrid position, and the individual in this role must be able to travel to Newton, MA, on Mondays and Thursdays. Parking is free and the office is within walking distance of the Newton Centre Green Line T station (D line). 

About HEI/SBH:  

We are a dynamic and committed team dedicated to health equity and improving global health. Our small Boston-area office oversees financial management and fundraising for St. Boniface Hospital (SBH) located in southern Haiti, as well as a newly established family emergency program. SBH is run entirely by Haitian staff and reflects HEI’s mission and values: we believe in local leadership, strong community partnerships, and that all people deserve high-quality, dignified health care. The mission of our family emergency program is to offer culturally sensitive support to homeless families from diverse backgrounds, both local and international. We provide essential tools and services aimed at fostering independence, ultimately helping families secure sustainable housing, employment, and financial stability. Together, we strive to build a united and empowered community.   

HEI/SBH is committed to an equitable, non-discriminatory, and anti-racist approach in all components of our organizational structure and operations, including the job application process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We encourage you to apply, even if your professional experience does not check every single box. In your application materials, please feel free to speak to all experiences, skills, and educational certifications that you feel are relevant. We look forward to reviewing your application. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Participate in all stages of the donor engagement cycle, including identifying potential prospects, cultivating potential mid-level and major donors towards solicitation, the solicitation itself, and stewarding appropriately  
• Work with the Director of Development Operations to identify and qualify new mid-level and planned giving prospects, evaluate current prospects and donors, and move them through the donor engagement cycle 
• Create, execute, and document strategies for donors in portfolio, and act as a consultant on individual giving strategies in general 
• Work with other development team members to collect the right donor data, determine relevant metrics around donors and portfolios, and use the information to strengthen the individual giving program 
• Help develop, plan, and execute a formal stewardship program, concentrating particularly on new, mid-level, and major giving donors 
• Strategize with the Communications team around constituent segmentation for mailings and collaborate on annual fund appeals 
• Enter tasks, action items, and contact reports into Raiser’s Edge in a timely manner 
• Provide support and guidance to HEI staff around the Annual Celebration Event and other donor events 
• This position will attend and contribute to bi-weekly Celebration Committee meetings  

Qualifications: 

• Five years minimum of work experience as a non-profit front-line fundraiser   
• Previous demonstrated success in relationship building and storytelling that led to the successful cultivation and solicitation of five-figure+ gifts      
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to establish and build effective working relationships with staff, donors, partners, board members, and the leadership team 
• Ability to create, execute, and document processes and systems as needed, and collaboratively work within already-established processes and systems 
• Ability to meet deadlines, balance multiple projects, and be highly detail-oriented 
• Availability during evening hours for board meetings, the Annual Celebration Event, and occasional online and in-person events  
• Experience with a CRM, preferably Raiser’s Edge/RENXT, as well as Microsoft Office 
• Enthusiasm for working with a collegial, nimble team that has a deep commitment to our patients and hospital staff in Haiti and our Boston-based migrant population 
• Has a commitment to our mission of providing quality access to health care in Haiti and competent assistance to all families, including migrant families, in need of shelter in the Greater Boston area  
• Experience in global health or emergency shelter issues a plus but not required 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Hiring range is $100,000-$110,000 commensurate with experience  
• 401(k) with employer match 
• Health, dental, and vision insurance 
• Generous vacation and sick time 

How to Apply: Please submit your cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and available start date to Kate Hanson, Director of Development Operations khanson@haitihealth.org with the subject line Individual Giving Officer. Only applications that include a cover letter will be considered.  

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of applicants, we will only contact those who are being considered for an interview. Thank you for your interest in HEI/SBH.