Development Director, Haiti Development Institute

The Boston Foundation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Development Director, Haiti Development Institute, will provide leadership and direction for all HDI fundraising, communications, and philanthropic programs and related activities, working closely with the Executive Director to shape the organization's fundraising strategy.

They will manage a growing philanthropic portfolio, capture and communicate impact, grow HDI's brand and donor stewardship, and expand funding and partnerships, including organizing biannual Haiti Funders Conferences and

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for all HDI fundraising, communications, and philanthropic programs and related activities.
• Develop and implement the organization’s fundraising strategy with the Executive Director.
• Grow the philanthropic portfolio and communicate impact to supporters.
• Increase funders, funding, and brand awareness through donor stewardship and events like Haiti Funders Conferences.

Job description

The Development Director, Haiti Development Institute will provide the leadership and direction for all Haiti Development Institute (HDI) fundraising, communications, and philanthropic programs and related activities. They are responsible for developing and implementing, along with the Executive Director, the organization’s fundraising strategy. This position supports development for all five pillars of HDI’s work while building the systems, impact narrative, and partnerships that will sustain our work.

The Development Director, HDI will develop and manage a growing philanthropic portfolio for HDI, capture and communicate impact, and support the HDI Board. They are responsible for developing, reinforcing, and growing HDI’s brand awareness and reputation through consistent communications and donor stewardship. In addition, they will aim to increase the number of funders, overall funding, and ultimately the impact of philanthropic capital to Haiti, which includes organizing our biannual Haiti Funders Conferences. They will also oversee HDI’s bourgeoning philanthropic consulting and intermediary services for philanthropists and philanthropic institutions.