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Senior Manager, Major and Complex Gift Communications

Boston Medical Center
paid time off, 403(b)
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
One Boston Medical Center Place (Show on map)
Apr 29, 2026
BE PART OF A TEAM MAKING A DIFFERENCE This is a unique opportunity to join a growing Office of Development that is driving a bold vision to elevate Boston Medical Center Health System's philanthropic profile among individual, foundation, and corporate donors in the region and nationally. We are mission driven and passionate, visionary and strategic, nimble and collaborative. Working within our office and across the hospital, we're nurturing and growing a community of supporters who share BMCHS's commitment to clinical excellence and inclusive research that combine to serve as a national model for equity in healthcare. Our team works alongside world renowned physicians, scientists, philanthropists, government officials and high-profile community members all striving to make a meaningful impact in our community and beyond. We offer our employees an array of wellbeing services, competitive pay, and a wide range of benefits, including a highly subsidized health care plan for employees and their family members. BMC is proud to be one of Forbes Best Employers for Diversity and Best Employers for Women, and the recipient of a 4.5-star rating as one of Newsweek's Greatest Places to Work. ABOUT BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER (BMC) As an employer, Boston Medical Center is one of a kind-delivering the benefits of well-regarded institutions with the innovative spirit found in smaller organizations. BMC is a leading academic medical center with a deep commitment to health equity and a proud history of serving all who come to us for care. BMC provides high-quality healthcare and wraparound support that treats the whole person, extending beyond our physical campus into our vibrant and diverse communities. This ranges from food and transportation all the way to economic mobility initiatives including jobs and financial literacy. The work does not stop there. Behind the scenes, BMC is a proud advocate for social, racial and environmental justice, and engages with the community to create two-way dialogues to best inform our work. BMC is advancing medicine, while training the next generation of healthcare providers and researchers as the primary teaching affiliate of Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. POSITION SUMMARY : Reporting to the Director, Major & Complex Gift Communications, the Senior Manager, Major and Complex Gift Communications, will be a key member of the Development Communications and Engagement team. Working in close partnership with the Major Giving/Individual Giving and Corporate Foundation Relations teams, the Senior Manager will serve as a senior communications strategist for Development's fundraising teams, generating high-quality fundraising proposals, stewardship reports, case statements, promotional literature, featured articles and other Development communication materials as needed. This role will lead content strategy conversations with hospital, clinical, and Development leadership. The Senior Manager is responsible for scoping deliverables, managing timelines and stakeholder approvals, coordinating and completing interviews with patients, donors, researchers, and clinicians, and completing a variety of deliverables on time and budget. Position: Senior Manager Department: Communications & Stewardship Schedule: Full Time ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop communications content in support of team and department-wide needs; deliverables may include proposals, stewardship reports, case statements, one-sheets, PowerPoint presentations and more Serve as a strategic communications partner inadvancing major and complex gift work, developing and implementing communications plans in support of team revenue-generating goals In collaboration with team leadership including the associate director of donor engagement, develop and execute on communications needs for high-value content, including proposal and report content through a gift's full life cycle, event-related communications for cultivation events, and special milestone gifts Create and maintain core content on fundraising priority areas and key mission language that can be repurposed across all gift opportunities and reporting Lead execution of special projects and processes as assigned by/in coordination with team leadership, to include creating frameworks, related process documentation, and workflows that support greater efficiencies, improve collaboration, and achieve goals Support emerging communications needs as the department continues to grow its portfolio of programs across BMC Health System Serve as a key contributor to the Inspire newsletter Coordinate consultants, including freelance writers, designers, and photographers as needed Play a lead role in building and maintaining an asset management system (The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required) JOB REQUIREMENTS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with leadership, Development colleagues, medical staff, patients, and donors Ability to handle multiple responsibilities, with a high level of organization and attention to detail Understanding of science and technology content and skill to translate it into compelling stories and information for a lay audience Ease with adopting new digital platforms and programs Translation of program budgets Creative and critical thinking Microsoft Office Suite expertise required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8-10 years of experience, preferably in a Development role; or equivalent combination of education and experience PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Preference for a Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or closely related field Healthcare Development, research, or science communications experience Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Thankview, Raiser's Edge NXT, asset management systems, Asana, or similar project management software Compensation Range: $97,500.00- $141,500.00 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. 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