Julia Ito

Experience

1. Donor Engagement Officer

   Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras

   Aug 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Work with Chief Advancement Officer and organization’s leadership to create BYSO’s major gift strategy and support all administrative aspects of carrying it out· Directly manage a portfolio of 90 donors with a giving capacity of at least from identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship· Support Chief Advancement Officer’s portfolio including donor strategy, logistical support and gift tracking· Manage donor relationships and actions of Board Members, committee members and other volunteers· Work with Individual Giving team to cultivate pipeline of major donor prospects· Conduct donor research on new and existing prospects· Participate in BYSO’s Capital Campaign planning and execution· Manage all administrative aspects of BYSO’s major gift program including creating collateral, scheduling committee meetings, tracking action items, coordinating with events team and other administrative duties

Education

• German International School Boston

  German International Abitur (DIAP); Massachusetts High School Diploma

• University of Southern California

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Music Industry

• Questrom School of Business, Boston University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Social Impact