Director of Development

The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental coverage

PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Options

Employee Recognition Events

Job summary

The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester is seeking a Director of Development to lead all fundraising activities from Manchester, NH. You will drive donor relations, sponsorships, and planned giving initiatives while coordinating the Center’s website presence and communications.

With a minimum of 8 years of fundraising experience and a bachelor’s degree, you’ll work closely with senior leadership to expand resources and community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of fundraising experience.
• Cover letter must accompany the application.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all fundraising activities for the Center.
• Develop strategies for donor relations and sponsorships.
• Oversee sponsorship cultivation and donor recognition.
• Coordinate website updates and monitor site use for programs.
• Collaborate with VP of Community Relations on agency events.
• Build relationships with media outlets and partners.
• Track donations and report progress to leadership.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Sponsorships

Events coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Website maintenance

Website management

Job description

Description

Title: Director of Development

Location: Manchester, NH 03101

Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week

About Us

Everyone deserves to feel healthy in both body and mind. Here at The Mental Health Center, we're committed to helping you understand mental illness and get on the road to recovery. Our programs and services aim to restore health and improve quality of life. We believe each staff member plays an integral role in fulfilling our mission to provide the highest quality of care possible. We know our employees are the key to our success, and we currently have job opportunities available so YOU too can become part of our successful, energetic, and dedicated organization! We are also proud to be a recipient of the Bell Seal Certification for Workplace Mental Health, recognizing our commitment to creating a mentally healthy, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

Job Description

To be responsible for all fundraising activities of the Center. To assist with all aspects of the Center's website. To establish new and motivating ongoing sponsorships with the Center. To play a large role in creating strategies for solid fundraising, donor relations, planned giving, and all other development functions. Must have 8 years or more of fundraising experience

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Continuous effort of donor relations, planned giving, stewardship, and sponsor recognition.
• Maintains and grows sponsorships for the Center
• Assists in monitoring and updating the website and coordinates the use of the site for other programs.
• Works with the VP of Community Relations to assist with all agency events.
• Builds and maintains relationships with media platforms like newspapers, radio, and television.
• Monitors the receipt of donations and the thank-you process of the donors.
• Monitors the flow of funding and reports to the VP and Development Committee on a regular basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• In this next year the Development Director will take the lead in launching a planned giving program.

Experience and Education

Minimum of a bachelor's degree and 8 years or more of fundraising experience

Must submit a cover letter with the application

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Illness Leave (EIL)
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Short- and Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Medical and Dependent Care
• Flexible Work Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company discounts
• Employee Recognition Events
• Competitive Salaries

*Supervision towards Clinical Licensure *Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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