Development Director

Partners In Child Development INC•Andover, MA

3d•$118,454 - $142,144•Hybrid

About The Position

Partners in Child Development seeks an inaugural Development Director to implement and lead our fundraising efforts. This is an opportunity to join a diverse and passionate team dedicated to our mission of nurturing the growth and maximizing the potential of every child. We offer children of all abilities a solid foundation to be life-long learners, and we offer staff members the chance to do meaningful, mission-based work every day. Our programs include an Early Intervention Program for children ages 0-3, our Anderson School, a special education school for children ages 3-16 who have complex medical needs, and Woodbridge School, our early childhood education program. For over 50 years, we have been changing the trajectory of children’s lives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of progressive fundraising experience, including demonstrated success securing individual and major gifts.
Proven track record of developing and executing successful fundraising strategies and achieving revenue goals, with a demonstrated ability to build long-term relationships with donors and funding partners.
Strong knowledge of individual giving, major gifts, donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and fundraising best practices.
Strong strategic planning, organizational, time management, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively with donors, Board members, staff, community partners, and other stakeholders.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tell compelling stories and communicate our mission and impact in ways that inspire philanthropic support.
Hands-on experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT or another donor database/CRM and fundraising technology.
Demonstrated ability to use data, metrics, and fundraising analytics to evaluate performance and inform strategy.
Genuine commitment to Partners in Child Development’s mission, vision, and values and the ability to communicate that commitment authentically.

Nice To Haves

advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with Partners in Child Development’s strategic priorities and financial goals.
Establish annual fundraising goals, budgets, projections, and performance measures across revenue streams, with accountability for achieving approved targets.
Lead the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors, with a strong focus on major gifts and long-term donor relationships.
Lead or support capital campaign planning and execution, as applicable.
Foster a culture of philanthropy by engaging staff, leadership, and the Board in fundraising and donor stewardship.
Partner closely with the Executive Director to develop fundraising priorities, cultivate key relationships, and advance major and strategic gifts.
Provide the Executive Director, leadership team, and Board with regular updates on fundraising performance, opportunities, challenges, and progress toward established goals.
Develop and present fundraising reports, dashboards, and other performance updates to support informed decision-making and accountability.
Ensure effective use of donor relationship management systems to maintain accurate donor and prospect records and monitor fundraising performance.
Evaluate key development metrics, including revenue growth, donor retention, acquisition, average gift size, major gift pipeline, prospect activity, and overall pipeline health.
Establish effective development policies, procedures, and workflows to support a consistent and efficient fundraising operation.
Ensure fundraising activities and donor records are managed in accordance with organizational policies, applicable regulations, and established ethical standards.
Serve as a key ambassador for Partners in Child Development by representing the organization in donor meetings, fundraising events, community activities, and other external settings.
Collaborate with Marketing to align organizational messaging, storytelling, and fundraising efforts.
Participate in occasional evening and weekend activities related to donor engagement, fundraising, and organizational events.