Director of Development
$123,000–$133,000 year
HybridLawrence, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Lead the development, implementation, and expansion of AgeSpan's fundraising program by solidifying a strategic plan for cultivation, donor stewardship, and grant strategy. Coordinate components including community relations, annual giving, major gifts, and corporate giving to align with the agency's mission and strategic goals. Collaborate with senior leadership to advance departmental objectives, facilitate participation in development activities among board and staff, and oversee the Development Associate responsible for grant writing. Develop strategies to support fundraising priorities, track effectiveness against budgeted revenue targets, and implement systematic efforts to identify, solicit, and retain donors. Provide oversight to the donor database/CRM for accurate recordkeeping and reporting, assist in budget preparation, and represent the agency at special events and outreach activities. Maintain current knowledge of fundraising best practices and trends.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
- 5 years' development experience
- A demonstrated track record of increasing responsibility, fundraising success, and experience helping to shape development strategy
- Experience with database oversight, reporting, and communicating development-related data to a broad audience
- Exemplary goal setting, planning, and prioritization skills
- Highly organized, thoughtful, and strategic, with the ability to communicate the value of development both internally and externally
- Effective communication skills
- Strong writing skills
- Experience in donor communications
- A solid understanding of the technology needed to manage development efforts
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships across a broad range of constituencies and stakeholders
- Ability to earn trust through authenticity, sound judgment, and follow-through
- Ability to cultivate relationships and guide staff and board members in doing the same
Desired Qualifications
- A demonstrated track record of increasing responsibility, fundraising success, and experience helping to shape development strategy strongly preferred
- Experience and/or passion for working with the older adult community preferred
- Experience in or substantial knowledge of the private, nonprofit sector is a plus
- Knowledge of the Merrimack Valley and North Shore regions of Massachusetts is a plus
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