Development Director — Major Gifts & Regional Growth

NEADS World Class Service Dogs; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Matched 403B

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NEADS World Class Service Dogs is seeking a strategic Director of Development to spearhead donor cultivation and fundraising initiatives. You will lead a four-person team, build a sustainable pipeline, and expand NEADS reach across the Northeast.

The role reports to the leadership team, drives major gifts, grants, and corporate partnerships, and collaborates with Marketing to align donor outreach with brand standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior development leadership with a track record of closing major gifts.
• Knowledge of the Massachusetts philanthropic landscape.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Salesforce (or similar CRM) and data-driven donor pipeline management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and monitor an annual fundraising plan targeting individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit major donors, expanding regional reach in Boston, Worcester, New England.
• Oversee grant proposals and develop long-term corporate partnerships and sponsorships.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Stakeholder management

Storytelling

Data-driven decision making

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

NEADS World Class Service Dogs is seeking a strategic Director of Development to spearhead donor cultivation and fundraising initiatives. You will lead a four-person team, build a sustainable pipeline, and expand NEADS reach across the Northeast.

The role reports to the leadership team, drives major gifts, grants, and corporate partnerships, and collaborates with Marketing to align donor outreach with brand standards.