Annual Gift Officer

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame seeks an Annual Gift Officer to grow and strengthen the organization's base of annual donors, with a particular focus on leadership-level gifts of up to $50,000. This role leads the strategy, execution, and growth of a comprehensive annual giving program while also managing a portfolio of leadership giving prospects. The Officer is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individuals who have the capacity to increase their annual support over time and potentially move into higher giving levels.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000

·        Campaign Management. Design and execute a multi-channel annual giving strategy (email, direct mail, social media, giving days, peer-to-peer initiatives, and stewardship campaigns).

·        Portfolio Management. Manage a portfolio of 300-400 prospects. Conduct regular outreach (phone, email and in-person) to qualify capacity and move donors toward leadership-level giving.

·        Donor Acquisition. Identify prospective donors and build segmented donor journeys and appeals tailored for broad-based donors and leadership-level prospects.

·        Donor Solicitation. Conduct 75 substantive interactions annually, including 20 solicitations of leadership-level annual gifts.

·        Stewardship. Execute stewardship touchpoints including personal outreach, thank-you calls, impact reports, and small cultivation events.

·        Administration. Maintain accurate records in our Salesforce-based CRM.

·        Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

·        Three to five years of professional fundraising or relationship-management experience, ideally with annual giving, leadership giving, or donor engagement.

·        Demonstrated ability to manage a donor portfolio and successfully close annual gifts.

·        Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster meaningful donor relationships.

·        Highly motivated to secure support through direct solicitations both in person and virtually.

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills across email, phone, and in-person interactions.

·        Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

·        High degree of integrity, initiative, creativity, and follow-through.

·        Proficiency with donor databases preferably SalesForce; understanding of data segmentation and analytics.

·        Passion for the mission of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and commitment to its core values.

·        Ability to travel as needed for donor meetings and events.

·        Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

·        403(b) (matching)

·        Paid time off

·        13 Holidays

·        Life Insurance

About the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and celebrating the game of basketball at every level—men and women, amateur and professional players, coaches, and contributors—both domestically and internationally. The Hall of Fame museum is home to more than 475 inductees and over 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Nearly 200,000 people visit the Hall of Fame museum each year to learn about the game, experience the interactive exhibits, and test their skills on the Jerry Colangelo "Court of Dreams." Best known for its annual marquee Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the game’s elite, the Hall of Fame also operates over 150 high school and collegiate competitions annually throughout the country and abroad. For more information on the Basketball Hall of Fame organization, its museum, and events, visit hoophall.com and follow @hoophallU.