Director of Development and Communications

Women in Development of Greater Boston; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

L’Arche Boston North (LBN) seeks an accomplished and visionary Director of Development and Communications to provide strategic leadership across fundraising, donor engagement, communications, and community relations. This role is a significant opportunity for a seasoned development professional who can translate mission into meaningful philanthropic support.

The Director will work closely with organizational leadership, serving as a trusted ambassador to connect people to the mission, inspire

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership in fundraising, donor engagement, and communications.
• Ability to translate mission into compelling philanthropic support.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across fundraising, donor engagement, and communications.
• Oversee donor relations, campaigns, and major gifts initiatives.
• Lead organizational communications and external relations with communities and partners.
• Advise leadership and serve as a visible ambassador for the organization.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fundraising

Donor engagement

Communications

Relationship-building

Job description

Director of Development and Communications

Salary: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Oct 24, 2026

Disability

L’Arche Boston North (LBN) is a vibrant, mission-driven organization dedicated to creating communities where adults with intellectual disabilities are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Through housing, support services, and meaningful relationships, LBN fosters a culture of belonging, mutual transformation, and joy.

LBN seeks an accomplished and visionary Director of Development and Communications to provide strategic leadership across fundraising, donor engagement, communications, and community relations. This is a significant opportunity for a seasoned development professional who combines strategic thinking with exceptional relationship‑building skills and who is inspired by the opportunity to translate mission into meaningful philanthropic support.

Working closely with organizational leadership and key stakeholders, the Director will serve as a trusted ambassador for LBN—connecting people to the mission, inspiring investment, and building the relationships that will shape the organization’s future.

This is an opportunity to join a deeply relational organization and play a central leadership role in advancing a transformative mission—strengthening community, expanding opportunity, and helping ensure that every person has a place to belong.