Director of Development & Major Gifts

Mainstay Supportive Housing & Home Care, Inc.; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainstay Supportive Housing and Home Care, Inc. in Newton, MA seeks a Director of Development to lead individual giving and major gifts, building a growing philanthropic program to support expanded housing and home care services.

As the solo development professional reporting to the COO, you will craft strategy, engage the Board, manage donor relations, and oversee events and grant activity to drive sustainable revenue and organizational growth in the Greater Boston area.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in nonprofit development and fundraising.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Solo development professional capable of strategy and execution.
• Ability to work with leadership and board.
• Strong donor relationship and fundraising planning.

Responsibilities

• Grow philanthropic support with emphasis on individual giving.
• Prepare board for major donor outreach.
• Develop recognition and stewardship strategies.
• Identify opportunities to expand giving through annual appeals and recurring donations.
• Oversee events and grant process with consultant.

Skills

Individual giving

Major gifts

Donor cultivation

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mainstay Supportive Housing and Home Care, Inc. in Newton, MA seeks a Director of Development to lead individual giving and major gifts, building a growing philanthropic program to support expanded housing and home care services.

As the solo development professional reporting to the COO, you will craft strategy, engage the Board, manage donor relations, and oversee events and grant activity to drive sustainable revenue and organizational growth in the Greater Boston area.