August 11th, 2025
Massachusetts College of Art & Design
About the Organization
Massachusetts College of Art and Design is the nation’s first and only independent public college of art and design. Our mission is to prepare artists, designers, and educators from diverse backgrounds to shape communities, economies, and cultures through the creative power of art and design. We are committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and social justice through our teaching, artistic practice, and institutional policies.
Job Description
Position salary range: $75,000 - $85,000
Position reports to: Director of Individual Giving
Job Description:
Institutional Advancement Department
Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt)
Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000
Bargaining Unit: This position is governed by the APA collective bargaining agreement
Full-time, Exempt | Boston, MA
About MassArt
Massachusetts College of Art and Design is the nation's first and only independent public college of art and design. Our mission is to prepare artists, designers, and educators from diverse backgrounds to shape communities, economies, and cultures through the creative power of art and design. We are committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and social justice through our teaching, artistic practice, and institutional policies.
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.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Requirements:
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
2-4 years of fundraising experience, ideally in annual giving, donor relations, individual giving, or relationship-oriented sales experience.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Experience with donor management systems or CRMs (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge).
Willingness to attend occasional evening or weekend events.
Preferred:
Experience in a higher education or nonprofit cultural institution.
Familiarity with fundraising analytics and donor segmentation.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate and solicit gifts of $500+.
Appreciation for and ability to articulate the mission of a public art and design institution.
Salary & Benefits
Annual Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000, commensurate with experience.
Full state employee benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
Generous vacation and paid time off.
Professional development opportunities and hybrid/flexible work arrangements.
To Apply
Please visit MassArt’s careers page to apply. Include a resume and a brief cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
MassArt is an Equal Opportunity Employer
MassArt is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those historically underrepresented in the arts and higher education sectors.
Contact email for applicants kcalnan@massart.edu