Stewardship Manager

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - MEI
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
325 Cambridge Street (Show on map)
Mar 20, 2025
Primary Responsibilities Manage Mass Eye and Ear's stewardship reporting program. Produce high quality reports that are tailored to the needs of each donor and aligned with the overall prospect strategy. Meet with gift officers regularly to discuss upcoming stewardship needs, track them in the fundraising database and ensure that deadlines are met. Manage the department's gift acknowledgement program, writing high quality personalized acknowledgements for all gifts and pledges over $10,000 to be sent by the President, Department Chiefs, Board Chair and Faculty. Draft and periodically refresh templates for annual fund and event gifts. Ensure that each gift is acknowledged appropriately and promptly, and that the information is tracked in the fundraising database. Partner with medical staff and major gifts team to conceptualize and write fundraising proposals for individuals and foundations for top funding initiatives and priorities. Execute Mass Eye and Ear's endowed fund reporting program. Produce financial and narrative reports that are specific to each fund. Assist with updating and maintaining donor recognition preferences in CRM. Ensure that listings are accurate, and the donor preferences are recorded. Serve as a resource to Vice President/Chief Development Officer and major gift and annual fund teams, assisting with writing needs as they arise. *Write content for the blog, the Philanthropy Report, and the web as needed. A Bachelor's degree in a related discipline. Five years of relevant experience in communications, development and/or health care. Exceptional writing skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines are essential. The ability to work well both independently and collaboratively with other team members, managing multiple projects and priorities. Ability to work in a complex organization. Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary 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.