Development Director

Randstad USA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking in Boston

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a strategic fundraising executive to helm development operations in Boston, driving major gifts and donor engagement. You will lead a high-impact team, orchestrate signature events, and forge executive partnerships to advance the mission.

The role requires a proven track record in development leadership, caliber in securing 5-7 figure gifts, and strong collaboration with senior leadership to expand revenue streams.

Qualifications

• 5 years of fundraising experience.
• Experience at a director level.
• Proven ability to lead and develop fundraising strategies.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage major fundraising strategies to drive organizational revenue while reporting to executive leadership.
• Build, cultivate, and steward a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and institutional prospects.
• Personally solicit and close major 5-7 figure gifts.
• Manage donor pipeline – research new sources, perform outreach, engage donors, and secure funds.
• Partner with Board members and executives to expand the donor network.
• Oversee signature annual fundraising events to achieve multi-million revenue targets.
• Meet with donors, sometimes onsite, for superior service.
• Collaborate with marketing to craft impact narratives for donor stewardship.
• Supervise and mentor the development team.
• Oversee donor database integrity, activity tracking, pipeline movement, and revenue forecasting via CRM tools.
• Manage grants – grants management, compliance, and tracking.

Skills

Fundraising

Solicitation of funds

Grants Management

Management

Development

Events Management

Donor Database

Donor Relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Are you a strategic fundraiser and empathetic leader ready to turn big vision into transformative impact? We are seeking a dynamic fundraising executive to helm development operations, mobilize high-net-worth donors, and lead a dedicated team in driving fundraising and revenue. If you thrive on closing major gifts, orchestrating high-profile signature events, and leveraging executive-level partnerships to fuel a life-changing mission, this is your opportunity to build lasting philanthropic momentum—and inspire a team doing the work that matters most.

What's In It For you?

• Competitive benefits
• Work with an organization that is best in class for what they do
• Make a real impact/difference
• FREE parking in Boston

salary: $140,000 - $160,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Create and manage major fundraising strategies to drive significant organizational revenue while reporting directly to executive leadership.
• Build, cultivate, and steward a portfolio of high-net-worth individual and institutional prospects.
• Personally solicit and close major 5-7 figure gifts
• Manage donor pipeline – researching new sources, performing initial outreach, meeting donors, and securing new funds
• Partner with Board members, volunteers, and executive leadership to expand the donor network.
• Oversee the strategic execution of signature annual fundraising events to achieve multi-million-dollar revenue targets.
• Meet with donors, sometimes onsite, as required to provide excellent service and experience
• Collaborate with marketing and communications to craft compelling impact narratives for donor stewardship.
• Supervise, mentor, and build a development team
• Oversee donor database integrity, activity tracking, pipeline movement, and revenue forecasting using standard CRM tools.
• Manage grants – including grants management, compliance, and overall tracking

Skills

• Fundraising (3 years of experience is required)
• Solicitation of funds
• Grants Management (2 years of experience is required)
• Management (2 years of experience is required)
• Development (5 years of experience is required)
• Events Management
• Donor Database
• Donor Relations (2 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Director

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