Annual Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000
Xaverian is an independent Catholic school for boys in grades 7-12, sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers. Located in Westwood, Massachusetts, this college-prep school welcomes students from approximately 90 communities across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Xaverian was established in 1963 and presently enrolls over 960 students.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
Xaverian is seeking a full-time, year-round, entry-level Gift Officer to cultivate, solicit, and steward annual and emerging leadership-level donors. This frontline fundraising role is responsible for building meaningful donor relationships, managing a defined portfolio, qualifying prospective donors, and helping strengthen Xaverian’s philanthropic pipeline.
The successful candidate will be a warm and confident relationship-builder, a strong communicator, and a detail-oriented self-starter who follows through consistently. The Gift Officer will work closely with advancement leadership and colleagues across the department to advance Xaverian’s mission and fundraising priorities.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Manage a portfolio of approximately 125-150 donors and prospects.
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Build relationships through personal outreach, donor visits, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
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Develop engagement and solicitation strategies informed by each donor’s interests and connection to Xaverian.
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Qualify prospective donors and identify opportunities for deeper philanthropic involvement.
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Recommend qualified prospects for leadership-level giving conversations.
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Maintain timely and accurate contact reports, donor information, and strategy updates in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge.
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Participate in prospect review meetings and collaborate with advancement leadership on portfolio strategy.
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Support annual giving, leadership giving, campaign, and stewardship initiatives.
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Attend donor gatherings, regional programs, and other school events.
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Assist with solicitations and revenue-generating events.
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Collaborate with advancement operations to support accurate reporting and tracking.
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Participate in occasional evening and weekend activities.
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Contribute to a collaborative, relationship-centered, and mission-driven advancement culture.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
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Bachelor’s degree preferred.
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Experience in fundraising, advancement, relationship management, nonprofit development, or a related field preferred.
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Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in getting to know donors and members of the Xaverian community.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a commitment to timely and thoughtful follow-through.
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Self-motivated and able to manage a portfolio and multiple priorities independently.
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Good judgment and a demonstrated commitment to discretion and confidentiality.
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Ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a team.
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Familiarity with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge or a similar constituent relationship management system preferred.
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Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
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Appreciation for Xaverian’s Catholic identity and mission as a Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School.
Availability for occasional evening and weekend events and regional travel.
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HOW TO APPLY:
Resume, cover letter, and three references should be submitted electronically to Jane McCarthy (
[email protected]). Please indicate
GIFT OFFICER in the subject line. Salary commensurate with experience; excellent benefits. Applications will be accepted until the job is filled.
Xaverian is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. 