Manager of Annual Giving and Events

WHO WE ARE:

West End House (WEH) is a vibrant community anchor and youth development organization rooted in Boston’s Allston neighborhood and serving young people citywide. Since 1906, we have empowered youth to succeed academically and in life—providing high-impact programs that foster learning, creativity, wellness, leadership, and economic mobility.

Our 46,000-square-foot facility offers a safe and dynamic space where young people build lasting relationships, explore their strengths, and chart their own paths to success. Programming spans seven interconnected focus areas—from academics and mental health to food security and the arts—designed to help youth thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.

With a trauma-informed approach, a deep commitment to equity, and strong community partnerships, West End House continues to evolve to meet the needs of Boston’s youth and families—ensuring every young person has the opportunity, support, and confidence to lead, create, and thrive.

We are committed to advancing racial equity through our work and throughout all aspects of our organization- our youth programs, our community and family engagement, and our board and leadership. Our employees reflect and build upon our values - opportunity for all, youth first, joy, equity, and community.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

WEH seeks a collaborative, strategic, and mission-driven fundraising professional to join our development team. This role offers the opportunity to lead organization-wide giving campaigns and play a central role in the planning and execution of our signature Annual Event. If you’re a skilled project manager with a passion for storytelling, community engagement, and youth development, this role is for you.

Reporting directly to the Chief Development Officer, the Manager of Annual Giving and Events plays a key leadership role on the Development team, leading the organization’s annual giving campaigns, the manager will also oversee the planning and execution of West End House’s signature Annual Event.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Annual Giving Campaigns

• Plan and execute West End House’s annual giving campaigns, including segmentation, messaging, solicitation strategy, and stewardship.
• Collaborate with the communications team to design compelling appeals across print, digital, and social platforms.
• Track campaign performance and donor trends to inform strategy and ensure revenue targets are met.

Fundraising Events – Annual Event Leadership

• Serve as the project lead for West End House’s Annual Event, managing all aspects from concept to execution, including timelines, program content, logistics, and vendor coordination.
• Collaborate with donor relationship managers to craft compelling sponsorship solicitations
• Partner with internal teams, board members, and external vendors to create a compelling, mission-driven experience that meets both fundraising and engagement goals.
• Oversee event communications, marketing materials, donor recognition, and post-event follow-up and analysis.

Development Operations & Team Collaboration

• Maintain accurate donor records in the CRM (Raiser’s Edge), ensuring timely acknowledgments and reporting.
• Contribute to development team strategy, planning meetings, and donor communications.
• Support internal systems and processes that enhance donor experience and team effectiveness.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

There are a multitude of ways to learn and grow professionally and we know that people gain skills through a variety of professional and educational experiences. We respect this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. With this in consideration, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate most of the qualifications and experiences listed below:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 2-3 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with demonstrated success in managing fundraising events and/or annual campaigns.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Proven experience in donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and messaging.
• Familiarity with donor databases and CRM tools (Raiser’s Edge preferred).
• Collaborative, proactive, and mission-driven, with a strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and youth development

WHAT WE OFFER:

The salary range for this role is $62,000-$79,000. Rates of pay within this range will be commensurate with experience and based on factors such as years of experience, educational qualifications, and proficiency in a second language. Salaries ranges are developed in alignment with West End House’s internal compensation policy and because internal equity is critical, offers are firm. The compensation philosophy provides all employees with a clear path for salary growth, showing how performance can lead to increased pay.

Our comprehensive benefits are designed to enhance all aspects of our employees’ lives: physical health, financial security, general well-being and professional development.

Salary & Retirement: We offer competitive salaries based on market value and candidate experience, along with generous employer contributions to a 401(k) plan — provided automatically with no employee match required. For those who choose to contribute, we also offer additional matching funds, helping to ensure financial security today and in the future.

Time off : Our team benefits from 15–25 paid vacation days (based on tenure), in addition to 16 holidays and eight wellness days, ensuring ample opportunities to rest and recharge year-round.

Insurance : We provide strong medical, dental, and vision plans along with a flexible spending account, for you and your family, in addition to life insurance, long term and short-term disability coverage.

Parental Leave : West End House offers generous parental leave for the birth or adoption/foster placement of a child.

Learning: We offer professional development funds for each team to use at their discretion and coordinate regular team gatherings to foster continuous learning and build community.

And More... Team members have access to our pool & fitness center for their personal use; receive daily, scratch made meals; and can elect pre-tax commuter and childcare benefits.