Strategic Development & Communications Director

NeighborWorks; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NewVue Communities in Fitchburg, MA is seeking a Director of Development & Communications to lead fundraising, grants management, and communications strategies. This individual contributor role offers visibility with potential growth into management as the function expands.

The Director will partner closely with the Executive Director, serve on the Board’s Development & Communications Committee, and may supervise staff, consultants, and interns as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, public administration, communications, or related field.
• 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.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish or other language) strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with CITC programs a plus.
• Working knowledge of the MA Grants Management System a plus.
• Passion for community development and equitable, inclusive neighborhoods.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s fundraising, grant management, and communications strategies.
• Partner with the Executive Director and serve on the Board’s Development & Communications Committee.
• Potential to supervise staff, consultants, and interns as the function grows.
• Advise on cross-organizational impact and strengthen presence across communities.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising strategy

Donor cultivation

CRM Salesforce

Communication skills

Bilingual

Project management

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management/public administration/communications

Job description

NewVue Communities in Fitchburg, MA is seeking a Director of Development & Communications to lead fundraising, grants management, and communications strategies. This individual contributor role offers visibility with potential growth into management as the function expands.

The Director will partner closely with the Executive Director, serve on the Board’s Development & Communications Committee, and may supervise staff, consultants, and interns as needed.