Development Director, Growth & Impact

Commonwealth Kitchen; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

A community-focused food organization is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts and build a vision for philanthropic engagement. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of nonprofit leadership experience, a strong background in fundraising strategy, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include implementing annual plans, supervising team members, and collaborating across departments to inspire investment in the organization's mission, which focuses on social equity and support for marginalized food entrepreneurs. Salary is competitive with benefits and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in a nonprofit fundraising leadership role preferred.
• Experience in building fundraising systems and infrastructure.
• Strong writing skills for creating compelling fundraising materials.

Responsibilities

• Implement annual fundraising work plans under the CIO's guidance.
• Supervise a database administrator and part-time grant writer.
• Draft agendas for monthly reconciliation with the Finance Team.
• Ensure written materials inspire new investment.

Skills

Fundraising expertise

Project management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Cultural competency

Attention to detail

Tools

DonorPerfect

Asana

Job description

A community-focused food organization is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts and build a vision for philanthropic engagement. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of nonprofit leadership experience, a strong background in fundraising strategy, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include implementing annual plans, supervising team members, and collaborating across departments to inspire investment in the organization's mission, which focuses on social equity and support for marginalized food entrepreneurs. Salary is competitive with benefits and flexible work options.