Julia Hilton

Julia’s career in advancement has spanned higher education and the nonprofit sector, work rooted in a deep belief in the power of education, literacy, and public access. As Director of Leadership Giving, she leads the Boston Public Library Fund’s strategy for engaging and stewarding leadership-level donors whose support advances the Library’s collections, programs, and public spaces. Prior to joining the Fund, Julia spent four years at Boston University in both Annual Giving and Major Gifts, managing a portfolio of donors across the Northeast and collaborating with academic and program leaders to advance university-wide priorities.

Julia is a graduate of Boston University, where she earned a B.A. in History of Art & Architecture and French.