Director of Fund Development

Veterans Inc; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

403B Retirement Plan with Match

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veterans Inc, based in Worcester, MA, seeks a strategic Director of Fund Development to lead fundraising, donor relations, and campaigns. You will manage the donor database, coordinate prospects, donors, and events, and oversee Marketing and Communications to strengthen the organization’s fundraising impact.

The role requires at least 5–7 years in fundraising with leadership experience and a CFRE preference; travel across New England is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; comparable experience considered.
• CFRE certification highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update donor records with strict database integrity.
• Manage the donation pipeline from processing to acknowledgments.
• Design and launch Individual Giving strategies and campaigns.
• Generate donor lists, revenue forecasts, and giving reports.
• Oversee Marketing and Communications tasks for the organization.
• Lead annual appeal and analyze year-over-year results.
• Expand outreach to individual, corporate, and foundational donors.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Project management

Public speaking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

CFRE certification

Tools

Donor CRM

Job description

Veterans Inc. is seeking a strategic, visionary Director of Fund Development to lead our fundraising initiatives. This position is a key member of the Development team and is responsible for the donor database and the processing of all donations. In this role, you will develop, coordinate, and manage prospects, donors, and fundraising events while overseeing all Marketing and Communications tasks for the organization. Your work will directly generate the financial support that empowers our frontline teams to deliver immediate, life-changing resources to our nation's heroes.

This individual would be based out of the 69 Grove Street, Worcester, MA location but will be required to travel throughout New England.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAY TO DAY:

• Maintain and update all donor records to ensure strict database integrity.
• Manage the donation pipeline from initial processing to timely thank-you acknowledgments.
• Design and launch tailored Individual Giving strategies and fundraising campaigns.
• Generate customized donor lists, revenue forecasts, and comprehensive giving reports.
• Establish standard operating procedures, donation policies, and formal log guidelines.
• Direct the Annual Appeal campaign and produce year-over-year comparative analytics.
• Nurture a living roster of existing supporters while actively acquiring new donors.
• Expand outreach locally and nationally to individual, corporate, and foundational donors.
• Overhaul stewardship systems to elevate donor recognition and customer service.
• Standardize personalized messaging across letters, emails, texts, and social media platforms.
• Plan all fundraising events from initial concept design to final budget reconciliation.
• Oversee event logistics including ticket sales, guest lists, and strict financial monitoring.
• Supervise the marketing and communications strategy to amplify the organization's brand awareness.
• Align promotional content across channels to support fundraising goals and event attendance.
• Ensure consistent, powerful brand messaging across all public-facing development campaigns.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required (Comparable experience considered). CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) certification highly preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive experience in fundraising, grant development, and donor relations, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully securing funding through major gifts and corporate partnerships.
• Exceptional project management skills with a proven ability to design timelines, manage departmental budgets, and oversee complex fundraising events.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and public speaking skills, with the ability to lead marketing strategies and confidently represent the organization nationally.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing high-stakes deadlines, prioritize organizational goals, and guide a team in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

Comprehensive Benefits Package for FT employees includes:

• BCBS Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• $2,500 Medical Opt-Out program if you have medical coverage through another source.
• Retirement Plan (403B) with a $3,000 Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Parental Leave

Veterans Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.

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