Development and Communications Director

South Shore Community Action Council, Inc.; Plymouth (MA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer0

Paid time off, including personal, vac

Paid holidays

Life and disability insurance coverage

Job summary

South Shore Community Action Council, Inc. is seeking a Development and Communications Director to lead fundraising, grants, and strategic communications.

You will collaborate with the CEO and Board to drive revenue growth and build a robust donor pipeline, including major gifts and planned giving, while guiding SSCAC’s mission in Massachusetts. The role is a 37.5-hour hybrid-eligible position with a base salary range of $105,000–$115,000, plus benefits, and opportunities to advance SSCAC’s

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive non-profit development leadership with success securing 5- and 6-figure gifts across the annual program/major/planned gift spectrum.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Non-Profit Management, or related field.
• Experience working with CEO and Board to set and achieve revenue goals.
• CFRE preferred and grant-writing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead revenue diversification including major gifts, grants, events, and communications.
• Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors; grow pipeline.
• Partner with CEO and Board to set and achieve revenue goals.
• Oversee development strategy and donor communications.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Grant writing

Fundraising strategy

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Non-Profit Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Fundraising CRMs

Social media platforms

Volunteer engagement platforms

Job description

SSCAC seeks a dynamic, accomplished, and mission-driven Development and Communications Director (DCD) to lead our agency into a new era of philanthropic growth and community engagement. Partnering with the CEO, you will serve as senior leader for SSCAC’s revenue diversification strategy, building upon the organization’s existing development foundation that includes government and private grant solicitations, direct appeals, events, and communications.
As the DCD, you will develop and execute strategies to meet SSCAC’s current and future needs, including a major gifts program and planned giving. The DCD will serve as a strategic thought partner for SSCAC’s Board, CEO, and program directors. In addition, you will support and grow a robust prospect pipeline, managing a personal portfolio of prospects/donors for SSCAC and individual programs/projects. This leadership role is ideal for a visionary professional who excels at both the science of complex grant management and the art of major donor cultivation.

This is a 37.5-hour per week hybrid-eligible position.

POSITION BENEFITS & HIGHLIGHTS

**Base Salary Range $105,000 - $115,000**
The posted range represents the annual base salary the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offer may be based on job-related factors, including relevant education, training, experience, certifications, seniority, and the responsibilities of the position, consistent with applicable law.

• Health and dental insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off, including personal, vacation, and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance coverage

Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements, organizational policies, and plan terms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & CORE DUTIES

• 5 - 7 years of progressive non-profit development leadership, with a proven track record of personally securing 5- and 6-figure institutional grants and individual gifts across the annual ~ program/project ~ major ~ planned gift spectrum.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Non-Profit Management, or a related field.
• Passion for SSCAC’s mission, vision, the community action model, and the clients and communities we have the privilege to serve.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and public speaking skills; the ability to “write to the heart,” making human services data feel urgent and inspiring while maintaining technical accuracy.
• Experience working directly with a CEO and Board of Directors to set and achieve revenue goals that align with program and agency priorities.
• Communicate, listen, and engage with empathy, political and financial acumen, and openness to new ideas.
• Inspire, lead, and build relationships and consensus across diverse groups with integrity, honesty, and humility.
• Adapt to changing landscapes, keeping stakeholders, staff, projects, and tasks aligned and on track.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office 365, fundraising CRMs, third-party giving and volunteer engagement platforms, social media platforms, and other digital technology.
• Familiarity with the Massachusetts philanthropic landscape and Community Action is highly preferred.
• CFRE preferred.
• Experience with grant-writing preferred.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• 5 - 7 years of progressive non-profit development leadership, with a proven track record of personally securing 5- and 6-figure institutional grants and individual gifts across the annual ~ program/project ~ major ~ planned gift spectrum.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Non-Profit Management, or a related field.
• Passion for SSCAC’s mission, vision, the community action model, and the clients and communities we have the privilege to serve.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and public speaking skills; the ability to “write to the heart,” making human services data feel urgent and inspiring while maintaining technical accuracy.
• Experience working directly with a CEO and Board of Directors to set and achieve revenue goals that align with program and agency priorities.
• Communicate, listen, and engage with empathy, political and financial acumen, and openness to new ideas.
• Inspire, lead, and build relationships and consensus across diverse groups with integrity, honesty, and humility.
• Adapt to changing landscapes, keeping stakeholders, staff, projects, and tasks aligned and on track.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office 365, fundraising CRMs, third-party giving and volunteer engagement platforms, social media platforms, and other digital technology.
• Familiarity with the Massachusetts philanthropic landscape and Community Action is highly preferred.
• CFRE preferred.
• Experience with grant-writing preferred.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

• 5 - 7 years of progressive non-profit development leadership, with a proven track record of personally securing 5- and 6-figure institutional grants and individual gifts across the annual ~ program/project ~ major ~ planned gift spectrum.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Non-Profit Management, or a related field.
• Passion for SSCAC’s mission, vision, the community action model, and the clients and communities we have the privilege to serve.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and public speaking skills; the ability to “write to the heart,” making human services data feel urgent and inspiring while maintaining technical accuracy.
• Experience working directly with a CEO and Board of Directors to set and achieve revenue goals that align with program and agency priorities.
• Communicate, listen, and engage with empathy, political and financial acumen, and openness to new ideas.
• Inspire, lead, and build relationships and consensus across diverse groups with integrity, honesty, and humility.
• Adapt to changing landscapes, keeping stakeholders, staff, projects, and tasks aligned and on track.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office 365, fundraising CRMs, third-party giving and volunteer engagement platforms, social media platforms, and other digital technology.
• Familiarity with the Massachusetts philanthropic landscape and Community Action is highly preferred.
• CFRE preferred.
• Experience with grant-writing preferred.

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