Fractional Director of Development at Domestic Violence Services Network

Riverwalkertalent•Concord, MA

1d•$50,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Domestic Violence Services Network, Inc. (DVSN) is seeking a Fractional Director of Development & Community Engagement to help grow and deepen its fundraising capacity. This is a part-time, 20-hour per week, 24-month contract position, open to renewal. The role involves building and stewarding the individual donor base, managing community engagement and fundraising events, and establishing infrastructure for sustainable development. The position is hybrid, requiring in-person presence in Middlesex County for relationship-building, events, and team integration, with more flexibility after onboarding. The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven fundraiser who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to the nuances of fundraising for a domestic violence organization.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in nonprofit fundraising, individual giving, or development (ideally 5+ years).
Experience in a cause area that requires donor sensitivity and relationship nuance.
Relationship-builder who is proactive, persistent, and genuinely invested in the mission.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfort with donor-facing writing.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a part-time, self-directed structure.
Experience with donor databases (Little Green Light, Neon, Bloomerang, or similar).
Board engagement experience, specifically helping board members act as fundraisers.
Creativity and ideas to bring new energy to a local market.

Nice To Haves

Experience fundraising for a domestic violence, sexual assault, or similarly sensitive cause.
Experience managing or supporting community engagement and volunteer programs.
Familiarity with planned giving or investment-based development strategies.
Grant writing experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a donor stewardship plan to deepen engagement and increase giving, including pathways for legacy and planned gifts.
Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective individual donors, focusing on mid-level and major gift cultivation.
Identify and cultivate a small portfolio of major donor prospects, including those with potential for multi-year commitments.
Support the preparation of donor acknowledgment letters, impact updates, and personalized communications.
Develop partnerships with businesses and create low-barrier events to increase awareness and donations.
Support the planning and execution of fundraising events, including logistics, sponsor coordination, and follow-up.
Manage and grow community engagement activities, including volunteer outreach and tabling events.
Represent DVSN at community events as appropriate.
Train and support board members in their fundraising roles.
Develop tools and structures to help board members engage their networks.
Prepare and present regular development reports to the Finance Committee and the Board of Directors.
Maintain and improve the donor database (potentially transitioning to a new platform).
Track and report on fundraising activity, pipeline, and progress.
Oversee accurate and timely gift processing, acknowledgment, and documentation.
Support staff on grant tracking and donor data integrity.
Bring new fundraising ideas to leadership and help assess feasibility.
Develop and implement an initial development plan within the first weeks.
Contribute to the organization's longer-term development strategy.