Director of Development & Communications

NewVue Communities; Fitchburg (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Mission-driven organization

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

NewVue Communities in Fitchburg, MA seeks a Director of Development & Communications to lead fundraising, grant management, and communication strategies. This full-time hybrid role reports to leadership and may supervise staff or consultants as needed.

Competitive salary and a clear path to management accompany opportunities to impact North Central Massachusetts. The role emphasizes development planning, donor stewardship, and cross-organizational collaboration with the Executive Director and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in nonprofit management, public administration, communications or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in nonprofit development or fundraising.
• Demonstrated success in grant writing and grants management.
• Experience developing and executing fundraising strategies and business plans.
• Proficiency with donor cultivation and stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive development-led business plan aligned with NewVue's mission and priorities.
• Set annual fundraising goals, budgets, and performance benchmarks.
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to shape long-term fundraising direction.
• Manage grants pipeline, including prospecting, deadlines, and reporting to funders.
• Write and report on grant proposals to government, foundations, and corporate funders.
• Leverage CITC as a fundraising tool to engage local businesses.
• Build and maintain donor databases using Salesforce and track relationships.
• Cultivate relationships with individual, corporate, and institutional donors.
• Identify sponsorship and event-based fundraising opportunities.
• Oversee direct appeal, social media, and board fundraising initiatives.
• Track fundraising performance against goals and report regularly.

Skills

Grant writing

Donor cultivation

Strategic fundraising

Communication

Project management

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Director of Development & Communications

NewVue Communities | Fitchburg, MA

Full-time, hybrid role with on-site work required

Salary range $95,000-$125,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications

NewVue Communities is seeking a Director of Development & Communications to lead the organization’s fundraising, grant management, and communications strategies. This is an individual contributor role with significant visibility and cross-organizational impact, offering a clear pathway to a management-level position as the function grows. The Director will partner closely with the Executive Director and serve as a staff leader on the Board’s Development & Communications Committee to advance NewVue’s mission and strengthen its presence across North Central Massachusetts. The Director may also supervise staff, consultants, and interns as needed.

NewVue Communities is committed to building a staff that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and representative of the communities we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage those whose experience and expertise come from non-traditional paths to apply.

Director of Development & Communications Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, communications, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and lived or professional experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit development or fundraising.
• Demonstrated success in grant writing and grants management.
• Experience developing and executing fundraising strategies and business plans.
• Experience with donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Proficiency with Salesforce or comparable CRM/donor management platform.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-directed and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish or other language) strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with CITC (Community Investment Tax Credit) programs a plus.
• Working knowledge of the MA Grants Management System a plus.
• Passion for community development and equitable, inclusive neighborhoods.

Why You Should Apply

• Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a mission-driven organization serving 240,000 residents across 22 communities.
• Work alongside a committed leadership team in a values-based, inclusive environment.
• Enjoy a flexible, collaborative culture that prioritizes work/life balance and professional development.

Director of Development & Communications Job Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, development-led business plan aligned with NewVue's mission and strategic priorities.
• Establish annual fundraising goals, budget priorities, and performance benchmarks.
• Identify and evaluate new funding opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams to diversify the organization’s financial base.
• Establish organizational guidelines and parameters for development and communications activities.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to shape the organization’s long-term fundraising direction.

Fundraising & Grant Management

• Manage the full grants pipeline, including prospecting, tracking deadlines, and stewarding funder relationships.
• Write, submit, and report on grant proposals to government, foundation, and corporate funders.
• Leverage CITC (Community Investment Tax Credit) as a fundraising tool to engage local businesses and investors.
• Build and maintain a donor and funder database using Salesforce, ensuring accurate tracking of relationships, gifts, and communications.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with individual, corporate, and institutional donors.
• Identify and pursue sponsorship and event-based fundraising opportunities.
• Manage incoming grant and funding opportunities, ensuring timely and strategic responses.Track and report on fundraising performance against goals on a regular basis.
• Oversee direct appeal, social media, and board fundraising initiatives.

Communications & Brand

• Support the Executive Director in elevating NewVue's public profile and community visibility.
• Maintain and promote NewVue's brand and organizational image across external-facing channels.
• Represent NewVue at community events and networking opportunities to strengthen external relationships.
• Plan and oversee NewVue's annual meeting and other special events that elevate the organization's profile and support fundraising goals.

Board & Committee Engagement

• Serve as a primary staff leader supporting the Board’s Development & Communications Committee.
• Prepare reports, meeting materials, and strategic recommendations for committee review.
• Help translate board priorities into actionable development and communications initiatives.

Staff Development & Representation

• Create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive leadership team by examining and updating recruitment, hiring, and promotion practices.
• Provide mentoring and professional development opportunities to staff members and look for opportunities to promote from within.

About NewVue Communities ( www.newvuecommunities.org )

NewVue Communities is a nonprofit community development corporation dedicated to creating strong and healthy neighborhoods where residents choose to live, work, and invest.

NewVue Communities is the only community development corporation solely dedicated to serving the 240,000 residents of North Central Massachusetts, a region of 22 municipalities stretching from Harvard to Athol. We strategically use a five-pronged approach to strengthen communities and fuel economic and social progress through homeownership, small business development, housing development, asset management, and community organizing.

Our work is accomplished through the support of our committed staff and board of directors, residents, and business owners in our communities, strong partnerships, and local, state, and federal funding agencies and private funders who see the value and impact of our work.

NewVue Communities is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

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