Company Name
New England Foundation for the Arts
Company City
Boston
Company State
MA
Job Location
Boston
Company Information
New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) is a 501(c)3 organization that invests in artists and communities and fosters equitable access to the arts, enriching the cultural landscape in New England and the nation.
As an organization, NEFA values an equitable, diverse, and inclusive world, which we interpret as all people having fair access to the tools and resources they need to realize creative and community endeavors. We acknowledge structural inequities that have excluded individuals and communities from opportunities based on race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, class, age, and geography and strive to counter those inequities in our work.
We are committed to hiring individuals who support and share our values, and who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. NEFA does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Description
The Development Officer plays an integral role in resource development at NEFA, supporting and driving a range of activity focused on data management, processing and reporting on funding, donor stewardship, and special events. Reporting to the Senior Development Director, the Officer interfaces with staff across the organization, as well as with Board members, donors, and other major organizational stakeholders.
The Development Officer will be highly organized and able to prioritize and manage multiple and varied projects concurrently; have strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills; develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations with all parties; and exercise a high degree of integrity while managing confidential information. The Development Officer will be able to work effectively both within teams and independently, to accomplish goals and advance projects.
A complete job description is available at: https://www.nefa.org/development-officer
Job Qualifications
Required
- 4-8 years of professional experience or a mix of professional and relevant volunteer or informal experience in fundraising, donor relations and stewardship, grantwriting, or other similar activities;
- Outstanding communication skills – verbal, written, and interpersonal with impeccable attention to detail;
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel;
- Familiarity with project management software (Asana or similar a plus);
- Past experience with online research methods;
- Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to anticipate, initiate, and advance multiple priorities and projects concurrently;
- Previous experience working with a CRM database; past experience with Salesforce a significant plus;
- Adept with event planning at different scales; past experience in cultivation or fundraising event planning a significant plus;
- Identification with and appreciation for NEFA’s mission, vision, and values, and an interest in contributing to efforts to operationalize those values.
Preferred
- Experience working with a variety of funders including government, private foundations, and individuals donors;
- Strong interest in arts and culture.
Workplace Requirements
NEFA is a multi-state organization and an evolving and dynamic workplace. NEFA staff work in a variety of contexts, including in-person in Boston and remotely across New England and other approved states. This position is best suited to individuals who are interested in working in-person or hybrid schedules who currently or will reside within a reasonable commuting distance that allows for at 1-2 days in the office per week at NEFA’s office in Boston. This is not a remote role.
Physical/Mental Demands
Stationary position, occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs.), occasional travel (regional/national), computational skills, reasoning, decision-making, detailed work, discretion, confidentiality, communication, organization skills, reading, processing
How to Apply
All candidates will apply using the application form at nefa.org/about/employment. We ask all candidates to submit a current resume and a cover letter describing their interest in and preparedness for the role, and to respond to a limited set of questions about relevant skills.
If you need assistance in order to fully participate in the application or hiring process, you may request an accommodation by contacting NEFA’s co-accessibility coordinator: Ann Wicks | tel/tty 617-423-1390
The deadline to apply for this position is Monday, July 28, 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we encourage interested candidates to apply prior to the deadline. Applications received after the deadline may not be reviewed if the existing candidate pool is deemed sufficient. Requests for initial phone interviews will go out approximately one week after the application deadline.