Director of Non-Profit Development

JGS Lifecare•Longmeadow, MA

9d•$85,000 - $98,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others by leading and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies. The role involves building strong relationships with donors, planning and overseeing fundraising events, and managing grant and sponsorship opportunities. The Director will also provide leadership and operational oversight for development activities, including staff supervision and budget monitoring.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field preferred)
3–5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, development, nonprofit administration, or community relations.
Demonstrated success in donor cultivation, fundraising campaigns, event planning, community engagement, and donor stewardship initiatives.
Knowledge of fundraising best practices, charitable giving strategies, grant writing, sponsorship development, and donor database management.
Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively engage donors, sponsors, community partners, and organizational leaders.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management abilities; proficient in donor management systems and Microsoft Office, with the ability to handle confidential information and support flexible event schedules.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies, including annual giving campaigns, donor cultivation, sponsorship development, and stewardship activities to achieve organizational revenue goals.
Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, sponsors, community partners, and local leaders while ensuring timely donor recognition, engagement, and retention efforts.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee fundraising events, community outreach programs, and donor engagement initiatives, collaborating with leadership, staff, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
Research, secure, and manage grant and sponsorship opportunities, including proposal development, reporting requirements, compliance tracking, and funding stewardship.
Provide leadership and operational oversight for development activities through staff supervision, budget monitoring, fundraising performance reporting, cross-functional collaboration with marketing and finance teams, and participation in organizational planning and leadership initiatives.