Development Director - Fundraising & Donor Growth

Jgs-Lifecare; Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement

Paid time off

Sign-on bonus

Free meals

Job summary

JGS Lifecare is seeking a Development Director in Massachusetts to lead our fundraising program. You will shape annual giving, steward donors, and manage a portfolio of mid-level supporters while building strategic partnerships with the community.

Responsibilities include overseeing development operations, planning events, and reporting to senior leadership to align fundraising with organizational goals. Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in nonprofit fundraising required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management or related field is 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.

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.
• 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.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align development efforts, enhance donor experience across all giving levels, and support organizational fundraising goals.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor cultivation

Nonprofit development

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field

Tools

Donor management systems

Job description

JGS Lifecare is seeking a Development Director in Massachusetts to lead our fundraising program. You will shape annual giving, steward donors, and manage a portfolio of mid-level supporters while building strategic partnerships with the community.

Responsibilities include overseeing development operations, planning events, and reporting to senior leadership to align fundraising with organizational goals. Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in nonprofit fundraising required.