Senior Officer, Individual Giving

Who We Are 

As science and technology increasingly shape our lives, the Museum of Science strives to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good while keeping up with the pace of change.   Among the world’s largest science centers and New England’s most attended cultural institution, we engage nearly five million people a year – at Science Park and in museums around the world, in classrooms, and online.  

The Museum’s singular location connecting Boston and Cambridge puts us at the junction of some of the world’s most influential academic institutions and industries, local and state government, schools, and the public. Trusted by each sector, we are ideally positioned to convene, inspire, and create meaningful experiences for all.  Come join us on our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone and living our vision for a world where science belongs to each of us for the 

Why We Need You 

We are looking for a resourceful, strategic, and passionate fundraiser who thrives on building deep, meaningful relationships with high-capacity donors. You are tenacious in pursuing ambitious goals, creative in aligning donor interests with the Museum’s priorities, and energized by working closely with donors and leadership to make a tangible impact on the Museum’s mission. If you enjoy designing and executing personalized engagement strategies, closing major gifts, and stewarding donors in a thoughtful and strategic way, we need you on our team. 

What You’ll Accomplish 

• Frontline Fundraising & Portfolio Management: Cultivate, solicit, and manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors, including six- and seven-figure prospects, to meet ambitious revenue and engagement goals. 

• Board Member Engagement: Strategically engage board members to support trustee giving expectations and identify meaningful philanthropic opportunities. 

• Strategic Donor Conversations: Lead thoughtful, personalized conversations with prospective donors to align their philanthropic goals with Museum priorities. 

• Proposal Development & Gift Structuring: Develop compelling proposals and gift strategies, including understanding various giving vehicles and planned giving options. 

• Prospect Development: Identify and cultivate under-engaged or research-identified unaffiliated prospects to grow the donor base. 

• Collaboration with Leadership: Serve as a trusted partner to Museum leadership in engaging donors, advancing fundraising priorities, and shaping strategic initiatives. 

What We’re Looking For (Competencies & Experience) 

• Frontline Fundraising Expertise: Proven success in managing high-capacity donor portfolios and closing major gifts; comfortable engaging with donors of diverse backgrounds. 

• Strategic & Resourceful: Creative and tenacious in developing strategies for donor engagement and cultivation, with a track record of delivering on ambitious goals. 

• Relationship-Oriented: Excels at building long-term, meaningful relationships with donors and internal stakeholders. 

• Exceptional Communication Skills: Strong writer and speaker, able to craft compelling proposals and articulate the Museum’s mission with authenticity. 

• Mission-Driven: Deeply passionate about the Museum of Science and its mission to help the world love and trust science, with a desire to make a measurable impact through philanthropy. 

How We Work-Our Values 

• Everyone: We are everyone’s museum.  We pursue equity and celebrate every person for who they are.  We foster an inclusive environment in which we value and respect diversity.  

• Service: We serve our colleagues and community.  We hold ourselves accountable to be a trustworthy public resource, and to support a sustainable, just and evidence-based future.   

• Learning: We love learning.  We are curious about the world and want to share our joy and wonder with others.  We value open minds and recognize that everyone has more to explore, discover and create.  

• Connection: We find strength in connections.  We collaborate across communities, organizations and disciplines to make science relevant and accessible to all.  

• Boldness: We dream big.  We boldly push ourselves forward, pursuing new ideas and challenges.  We experiment and learn from our failures as we seek to inspire purpose, spark imagination and encourage hope.