Now Hiring - Director of Development in Roxbury, MA

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Corporate, Foundation and Government Relations

• Effectively manage a comprehensive funds development plan that will enable the timely implementation of the strategic plan and meet the ongoing financial needs of the organization
• Designs a strategic plan for corporate and foundation fundraising and provides a vision that will help to ensure and enhance Whittier Street Health Center’s standing in the community.
• Cultivates, manages, and stewards relationships with donors and prospects including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies; leverage the CEO’s and other appropriate senior managers’ time in cultivating high-potential donors and prospects
• Writes and prepares high-quality proposals, grants, reports, mailings, and acknowledgements required to support ongoing fundraising activities
• Assists with developing government relations and public funding strategy, utilizing public affairs consultants where appropriate
• Designs and implements individual strategies for soliciting corporate & foundation gifts and charitable grants to support Whittier’s initiatives

• Collaborates with program managers across the Center on the development and submission of existing public sector grant proposals and new private opportunities.
• Actively researches grant opportunities that align with the Center’s Strategic Plan initiatives and operating support needs
• Provides support to the Whittier Health and Wellness Foundation Board and Community Board

Special Events:

• Responsibilities in the production of events will include but are not limited to volunteer recruitment, stewardship and coordination; development of printed materials; negotiating contracts, managing vendor relationships; scheduling etc.
• Identifies, solicits and stewards corporate sponsorships for the events and for maximizing individual sponsorships and ticket purchases.
• Provides leadership in planning major special events including venue planning and logistics; design, printing and mailing of invitations; corporate and individual sponsorship; table captains’ recruitment and coordination; support and coordination of volunteer committees, and other related areas as identified.
• Works closely with other staff on planning and logistics and support efforts to use events in identifying, cultivating and involving donors.
• Works with Development Coordinator to produce invitation, registration and sponsor lists for events and event solicitations.
• Recruits, trains and supervises volunteers and interns to assist with special event planning
• Accountable for strategic planning of events throughout year, including cultivation, fundraising and recognition of high-end donors
• Participates in defining and carrying out development objectives and priorities for entire organization
• Works with Development Consultant to research and solicit campaign prospects
• Performs other duties as requested

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43.00 - $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Roxbury, MA 02120: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 3 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person