Development Director

Deutsches Altenheim; Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Free meals

Job summary

JGS Lifecare Communities in Massachusetts is seeking a Development Director to lead strategic fundraising initiatives and grow philanthropic support across our programs. You will manage donor relationships, oversee development operations, plan events, and partner with senior leadership to align giving with organizational goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of fundraising experience, strong communication skills, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of fundraising, nonprofit development, or community relations experience.
• Proven success in donor cultivation, fundraising campaigns, events and donor stewardship.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices, charitable giving, sponsorships, grants, and donor database management.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual fundraising strategy, including annual giving, donor stewardship, planned giving, and multi-channel campaigns.
• Cultivate and manage a portfolio of mid-level donors, identify major gift prospects, and strengthen donor relationships through personalized outreach.
• Direct fundraising operations by overseeing development systems, gift tracking, donor communications, reporting, and supervision of the Development Coordinator.
• Plan and lead fundraising events, cultivation activities, and community engagement initiatives while building strategic partnerships with businesses, civic organizations, and community leaders.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align development efforts, enhance donor experience across all giving levels, and support organizational fundraising goals.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor cultivation

Donor stewardship

Campaign management

Events planning

Relationship building

MS Office

Donor management systems

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Donor management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Development Director | JGS Lifecare
$85,000 - $98,000/annually, based on experience
Full-Time

JGS Lifecare Communities not only provide compassionate and comprehensive care, but we are a leader in the industry when it comes to the value we place on resident care and employee appreciation!

Delivering Solutions that Matter:

• Lead annual fundraising strategy, including annual giving, donor stewardship, planned giving, and multi-channel campaigns to grow philanthropic support and donor retention.
• Cultivate and manage a portfolio of mid-level donors, identify major gift prospects, and strengthen donor relationships through personalized outreach and stewardship.
• Direct fundraising operations by overseeing development systems, gift tracking, donor communications, reporting, and supervision of the Development Coordinator.
• Plan and lead fundraising events, cultivation activities, and community engagement initiatives while building strategic partnerships with businesses, civic organizations, and community leaders.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align development efforts, enhance donor experience across all giving levels, and support organizational fundraising goals.

Qualifications for Success:

• Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, or community relations.
• Proven success in donor cultivation, fundraising campaigns, events, and donor stewardship.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices, charitable giving, sponsorships, grants, and donor database management.

• Strong communication, presentation, relationship-building, and Microsoft Office skills; experience with donor management systems preferred.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English – both verbally and written

Benefits for Eligible Positions:

• Comprehensive health & insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, plus optional supplemental coverage (STD, LTD, accident, critical illness, pet insurance)
• Strong financial & retirement benefits including 403(b) retirement savings, flexible spending account, tuition reimbursement, and sign-on bonus
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and a paid birthday
• Perks that support daily living such as free meals, snacks, weekly groceries, and free parking
• Inclusive workplace with great environment and rewarding organization culture
• Convenient location & accessibility easily reachable via major highways and MBTA commuter rail and bus

JGS communities are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.