Director of Development

Re-krut Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fundraising organization is seeking a seasoned fundraising manager to meet financial targets and develop a dedicated team. The role requires at least 8 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, with a strong emphasis on managing relationships and implementing donor engagement strategies. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess exceptional communication skills, allowing them to prepare and present key reports to various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8 years progressively responsible fundraising experience required.
• 6+ years of management experience.
• Proven skill in developing and managing high-stakes relationships.

Responsibilities

• Meet financial targets to achieve annual and long-term goals.
• Manage and develop a dedicated team for the vision of development.
• Lead the implementation of an investor/donor engagement strategy.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Team management

Interpersonal communication

Building external partnerships

Attention to detail

Budget tracking

Job description

Meet financial targets to achieve annual and long term goals.

Direct, manage, and develop a small, dedicated team to incorporate the vision for development.

Support the design and lead the implementation of an innovative, effective investor/donor engagement strategy to attract, engage, steward and retain donors.

Represent company at external functions and events.

Travel to corporations and foundations to foster relationships as needed.

Prepare and present plans and reports to management, board and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

8 years progressively responsible fundraising experience required plus 6+ years at the management level.

Proven skill in developing institutional, funding, and/or other external partnerships and in managing high-stakes relationships.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Experience managing a team, and the ability to work closely with a wide range of partners, including staff, board members, external partners and donors.

An entrepreneurial spirit and strong interest to work in start-up environment with ability to handle a degree of ambiguity.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and excellent attention to detail.

Experience addressing multi-faceted audiences on issues related to healthcare.

Demonstrated success creating and tracking operating budgets as well as reporting financial outcomes.

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines, organizing time priorities, collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Additional Information

Strong foundation fundraising knowledge, with a track record of successful long-term relationships with funders, individuals, and corporations with ability to collaborate with national and regional staff in support of fundraising activities. S/he will be a strategic visionary who is customer service-oriented and thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, results-oriented culture.