Strategic Fund Development Director

Rogerson Communities; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Meal discounts

EAP

Job summary

The Briarwood Community in Worcester, MA seeks a Director of Fund Development to lead fundraising, donor relations, and nonprofit development initiatives. The role focuses on cultivating major gifts, managing annual appeals, and educating residents about legacy giving opportunities.

You will work closely with the Executive Director and Development Committee, oversee donor events, and ensure timely stewardship while maintaining a strong portfolio of donors and corporate prospects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-5 years of progressive fundraising experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with donors, residents, board members, and partners.
• MS Office proficiency; strong organizational and time-management skills; experience with development software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and cultivate a portfolio of approximately 150 active donors and 40 corporate prospects with a budget of $500K to $1M annually.
• Create and execute strategies for the Annual Appeal, including spring and fall solicitations.
• Educate residents and supporters about Legacy giving opportunities.
• Assist the Executive Director in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors capable of leadership and transformational gifts.
• Manage the annual golf outing, donor appreciation events, and timely donor acknowledgement and recognition.
• Supply information for Annual Report on all fundraising activities.
• Participate in Development Committee meetings.
• Maintain database to track residents, record all donations, and process memorial gifts.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising

Communication

Nonprofit development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Sage 50/Abila

Job description

The Briarwood Community in Worcester, MA seeks a Director of Fund Development to lead fundraising, donor relations, and nonprofit development initiatives. The role focuses on cultivating major gifts, managing annual appeals, and educating residents about legacy giving opportunities.

You will work closely with the Executive Director and Development Committee, oversee donor events, and ensure timely stewardship while maintaining a strong portfolio of donors and corporate prospects.