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Neighbor to Neighbor Massachusetts · 1 day ago

Development Director

Wilbraham, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$100K/yr - $105K/yr

Neighbor to Neighbor Massachusetts (N2N) is a member-led, community-based, civic engagement organization dedicated to achieving racial, economic, and environmental justice. The Development Director is responsible for leading fundraising efforts, donor relations, and development strategies to ensure the organization's sustainability and alignment with its values.

AdvocacyNon ProfitSocial

Responsibilities

Partner with the Leadership and Finance Teams to identify annual and multi-year revenue goals and fundraising targets

Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to diversify revenue streams (foundations, major donors, grassroots fundraising, unions, and events)

Collaborate with the Director of Individual Giving to coordinate donor segmentation strategies and ensure alignment between institutional fundraising and individual donor cultivation

Research funding sources and trends, and position N2N ahead of major funding changes

Establish and monitor performance measures and evaluation tools to assess progress toward fundraising goals

Collaborate with staff to integrate fundraising goals into program planning and communications

Contribute to organizational sustainability planning, ensuring that development strategies align with long-term financial health

Cultivate and steward relationships with existing and prospective major donors, foundation officers, and partners

Oversee the Director of Individual Giving to develop a cohesive donor engagement strategy that connects institutional funders and individual supporters to N2N's overall mission and impact

Develop and oversee donor acknowledgment systems and stewardship plans to deepen donor commitment and retention

Coordinate messaging, storytelling, and fundraising materials with the communications team to ensure unified communications across donor audiences

Lead the planning and execution of donor engagement events, appeals, and campaigns

Represent N2N at public events, coalition meetings, and donor gatherings to strengthen the organization’s visibility and relationships

Identify and pursue foundation and institutional grant opportunities

Lead or oversee the writing, submission, and reporting of all grant proposals and materials

Maintain grant-tracking systems to ensure deadlines are met and compliance is maintained

Collaborate with program staff to gather data, stories, and impact information for grant applications and reports

Share relevant information with the Director of Individual Giving to coordinate institutional and individual giving calendars and ensure consistent donor communication and stewardship

Collaborate closely with the Finance Team to ensure revenue targets and reporting are aligned with budgets and forecasts

Collaborate with development staff, consultants, or interns as assigned

Support and train staff in grassroots fundraising and donor engagement, helping build a culture of shared responsibility for resource generation

Provide regular updates on fundraising progress, donor engagement, and grants activity to the Leadership Team and Finance Team

Support board engagement in fundraising and development activities as needed

Qualification

Fundraising strategyDonor relationsGrants managementStrategic development planningDonor Management SystemsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skillsProject management

Required

Demonstrated experience in strategic development planning, including identifying revenue needs, funding targets, and approaches to support organizational mission

Proficiency in researching funding sources and trends, with the ability to position the organization ahead of major funding changes

Strong analytical skills to establish performance measures, monitor results, and evaluate the effectiveness of fund development programs

Experience in overseeing effective donor communications strategies

Proven track record in fundraising, including prospecting, solicitation, and stewardship of foundation, individual, and union donors

Ability to develop stewardship and acknowledgement strategies to cultivate long-term relationships and deepen donor commitment

Skilled in planning and executing appeal campaigns, events, and development communications to support fundraising efforts

Effective management skills to train and mentor staff in development, support grassroots fundraising efforts, and monitor and report on development program progress

Experience with Donor Management Systems (i.e., EveryAction)

Skilled planner, able to set clear goals and measurable objectives to meet goals

Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously to meet deadlines

Must be willing to travel 10% of the time