Chief Development Officer

Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center, Inc. in Cambridge, MA seeks a Chief Development Officer to lead donor relations, grants, and communications.

You will build partnerships with individuals, foundations, and sponsors, while guiding multi-channel campaigns and major gift programs to advance the organization’s mission. The role requires a strong track record, collaboration with leadership, and strategic fundraising expertise to disrupt homelessness in greater Boston.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development experience.
• Proven track record in grant writing and major gift solicitation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and public speaking skills.
• Proficiency in donor CRM databases and Microsoft Office; experience with digital marketing tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and identify donor prospects and cultivate relationships.
• Expand relationships with individual, corporate, and organizational donors for long-term engagement.
• Write compelling grant proposals and manage grant tracking and reporting.
• Plan fundraising campaigns, events, and direct/digital appeals; drive major gifts.
• Draft internal and external communications to boost Hildebrand’s public profile.
• Maintain donor records and analyze data to report on fundraising progress.

Skills

Donor relations

Grant writing

Campaign management

Communications

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management/related field

Tools

Donor Perfect

Salesforce

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Excel

Constant Contact

Mailchimp

Canva

Job description

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Chief Development Officer

FULL TIME 614 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1195

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

For more than 30 years, Hildebrand has been solely focused on housing families experiencing homelessness throughout greater Boston. Over that time, we've established a strong reputation for reliability and consistency based on our proven theory of change, while remaining flexible to meet the changing needs of our communities. What sets us apart is the lengths we go to in getting to know our family members and their goals as they work to achieve self-sufficiency.

We are looking for people to partner with us to achieve our goal of disrupting the cycle of homelessness for greater Boston families and are seeking a Development Officer to join our team.

What You Will Do:

Donor Relations & Engagement

Conduct research and create innovative programs to identify new donor prospects and cultivate relationships.

Expand relationships with existing individual, corporate, and organizational donors to maximize long-term engagement and investment.

Serve as an organizational ambassador, sharing Hildebrand’s story and mission to build strong community partnerships.

Research funding opportunities across private foundations, corporate sponsors, and government sources.

Write compelling, winning grant proposals that align with Hildebrand’s strategic direction and growth priorities.

Manage grant tracking and reporting to ensure full compliance with funder guidelines and obligations.

Plan, execute, and oversee fundraising campaigns, special events, and direct mail or digital appeals.

Focus on driving major gift strategies to significantly increase overall giving.

Collaborate with executive leadership to establish annual development goals and priorities.

Communications & Marketing

Draft and issue internal and external communications, including social media posts, advertising, and marketing collateral, to enhance Hildebrand’s public profile.

Leverage targeted communications to inspire, educate, and steward donors and key stakeholders.

Data Management & Reporting

Maintain accurate records of all gifts, pledges, and constituent interactions within the donor CRM database.

Capture and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to report on fundraising outcomes, trends, and progress toward financial goals.

Ensure accurate documentation and timely reporting in accordance with agency standards of excellence

What You Will Need to Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising, sales, donor relations, or non-profit development.

Proven track record in grant writing, major gift solicitation, and managing multi-channel fundraising campaigns.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated public speaking and storytelling abilities.

Technical proficiency in donor CRM databases (e.g., DonorPerfect, Salesforce, Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).

Experience with digital marketing tools and platforms (e.g., Constant Contact, Mailchimp, Canva, social media advertising).

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with agility, organization, and sound judgment.

Demonstrated commitment to innovative strategies to address the needs of families experiencing homelessness.

Experience working effectively with individuals from broadly diverse ethnic, social, and cultural backgrounds.

For more than 30 years, Hildebrand has been solely focused on housing families experiencing homelessness throughout greater Boston. Over that time, we've established a strong reputation for reliability and consistency based on our proven theory of change, while remaining flexible to meet the changing needs of our communities. What sets us apart is the lengths we go to in getting to know our family members and their goals as they work to achieve self-sufficiency.

We are looking for people to partner with us to achieve our goal of disrupting the cycle of homelessness for greater Boston families and are seeking a Development Officer to join our team.

What You Will Do:

Donor Relations & Engagement

• Conduct research and create innovative programs to identify new donor prospects and cultivate relationships.

• Expand relationships with existing individual, corporate, and organizational donors to maximize long-term engagement and investment.

• Serve as an organizational ambassador, sharing Hildebrand’s story and mission to build strong community partnerships.

Grant Writing & Compliance

• Research funding opportunities across private foundations, corporate sponsors, and government sources.

• Write compelling, winning grant proposals that align with Hildebrand’s strategic direction and growth priorities.

• Manage grant tracking and reporting to ensure full compliance with funder guidelines and obligations.

Fundraising & Campaign Management

• Plan, execute, and oversee fundraising campaigns, special events, and direct mail or digital appeals.

• Focus on driving major gift strategies to significantly increase overall giving.

• Collaborate with executive leadership to establish annual development goals and priorities.

Communications & Marketing

• Draft and issue internal and external communications, including social media posts, advertising, and marketing collateral, to enhance Hildebrand’s public profile.

• Leverage targeted communications to inspire, educate, and steward donors and key stakeholders.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of all gifts, pledges, and constituent interactions within the donor CRM database.

• Capture and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to report on fundraising outcomes, trends, and progress toward financial goals.

• Ensure accurate documentation and timely reporting in accordance with agency standards of excellence

What You Will Need to Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising, sales, donor relations, or non-profit development.

• Proven track record in grant writing, major gift solicitation, and managing multi-channel fundraising campaigns.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated public speaking and storytelling abilities.

• Technical proficiency in donor CRM databases (e.g., DonorPerfect, Salesforce, Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).

• Experience with digital marketing tools and platforms (e.g., Constant Contact, Mailchimp, Canva, social media advertising).

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with agility, organization, and sound judgment.

• Demonstrated commitment to innovative strategies to address the needs of families experiencing homelessness.

• Experience working effectively with individuals from broadly diverse ethnic, social, and cultural backgrounds.

Standard Businness Hours- Monday-Friday with avaiability for Evenings Events