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New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center

Donor Relations Specialist

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: New Bedford, MA (Hybrid)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/20/2026

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What they do

A Fundraising Manager manages fundraising for an organization. Develops and implements fundraising strategies that include online fundraising, mail and email campaigns, grant writing and fundraising events. May develop relationships with large donors.

$142,038 / year median in Massachusetts

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center PO Box 205238 Bethel Street New Bedford, MA 02741

Date Posted:

July 13, 2026

Region:

Eastern Massachusetts Category:

Development/Fundraising Type:

Part-Time

Donor Relations Specialist Description:

New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center (FHC) is a small museum telling a big story. Located in historic downtown New Bedford, the Center preserves and presents the story of New Bedford'smercial fishing industry through exhibits, an archive, and a robust slate of programs. FHC seeks a part-time Donor Relations Specialist to support its fundraising efforts and manage its donor database. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, friendly, and enjoys working with people of all ages and from all walks of life. The Donor Relations Specialist works approximately 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule and options for some of the work to be done remotely. They will be required to work occasional evening and weekend hours and will report to the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

Donor Relations (60%) ? Manage Donor/Membership programs (including forms, cards, passes and collaborations with CAMM and otheranizations) ? Maintain donor database and corresponding paper files (for all contributed ie including sponsorships, donations, and memberships) ? Track iing donations and ensure timely, considerate acknowledgements ? Update donor/sponsor pages on FHC ? Run donor reports ? Support Executive Director with prospect research and donor/membermunication including mailings (event invitations, member renewals, thank you letters, newsletters) ? Lead transition to new CRM Events (35%) ? Assist staff and Development Committee in planning and executing fundraising and donor cultivation/appreciation events (including event logistics and fundraising auction) ? Attend monthly Development Committee meetings ? Manage online ticket sales for fundraising events and some programs Other(5%) ? Attend weekly staff meetings ? Other duties as assigned