Director of Resource Development

Opportunity Communities • Chelsea, MA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Neighborhood Developers (TND) is hiring a full-time, hybrid Director of Resource Development to lead its fundraising and communications department. The Director leads a team of five staff plus volunteers, works closely with senior team leaders, and partners closely with the Executive Director. The six-person Resource Development team conducts funding research, writes grant proposals, stewards donors, manages contracts, and leads communications. It submits about 60 proposals per year, generating approximately $2.5 million annually, and raises about $350,000 per year in donations and sponsorships.

The Director manages and develops the department, plans its work and budget, builds stakeholder relationships, and reports to the board. The role oversees philanthropy, grant and contract work, donor relations, communications, and support for program development and partnerships. The position is hybrid, with the option to work from home or the office, and includes occasional in-person meetings and events in Chelsea or TND’s communities.

TND is a nonprofit community development organization headquartered in Chelsea. Its mission is to create strong neighborhoods that enable community members to secure stable homes, achieve economic mobility, and determine their own futures. TND builds affordable homes, organizes community leaders, and supports households through its CONNECT program. The organization offers competitive compensation, a full benefits package, and regular professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Commitment to TND’s mission.
• Five or more years of fundraising, grant writing, program development, and/or communications experience.
• Experience leading, inspiring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Ability to manage a large volume of activity and meet deadlines.
• Strong data acumen and comfort with spreadsheets and databases.
• Strong computer skills.
• Detail-oriented and well organized, with the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build authentic relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work across teams and coordinate multi-team workflows.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in affordable housing and/or community development.
• Previous success securing major grants and donations.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts funders.
• Experience preparing public-sector grants.

Responsibilities

• Direct, mentor, evaluate, and support the professional development and growth of five staff members and volunteers.
• Hire and manage consultants who support the department’s work.
• Build and maintain relationships with funders, donors, community-based organizations, government staff, elected officials, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and implement annual department work plans with input from the Resource Development team and Executive Director, aligning them with the organization’s strategic plan and program and department data.
• Coordinate strategic direction for the department and organization as a member of TND’s Senior Team.
• Develop and manage the annual department budget.
• Oversee department record-keeping systems and quality control of fundraising and finance data.
• Report to the board on department activities and progress.
• Participate in TND internal meetings, events, and other activities as requested.
• Oversee research, identification, cultivation, and stewardship of existing and potential individual, corporate, governmental, and institutional donors and funders.
• Represent TND throughout the fundraising process; write grants and reports, prepare budgets, oversee contract billing, secure gifts, and sell Community Investment Tax Credits.
• Work with program directors, the Data & Learning team, and the Executive Director to present programs to donors and funders.
• Monitor funded program deliverables and ensure reporting and compliance with grant and contract terms and regulations.
• Stay current with philanthropic best practices.
• Oversee an external communications plan with the TND Communications Manager to build awareness and support through earned media, social media, the website, events, and other opportunities.
• Oversee internal communications so staff can stay informed about and engaged in fundraising, communications, and organization-wide matters.
• Oversee creation of annual impact reports, donor newsletters, real estate project updates, organizational brochures, social media posts, and website content.
• Support program directors in developing successful and fundable projects, programs, and partnerships.
• Build trusting relationships with partner organizations and promote fairness in funding and deliverables in joint funding applications.

Benefits

• 13 full-day and 4 half-day paid holidays.
• 13 vacation days, increasing to 15, 18, and 20 days with additional years of service.
• 80 hours of sick time.
• Sabbatical.
• Medical benefits.
• 4% retirement contributions.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Full benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed