Development Director Job in Pittsfield, MA

TEC is assisting in the recruitment of a Development Director to join an incredible local nonprofit. As a member of the leadership team, this employee is responsible for meeting fundraising goals by designing, implementing, evaluating, and improving fundraising and donor engagement strategies. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, assess, and continuously improve a strategic and comprehensive fundraising plan to achieve or exceed annual revenue goals through major gifts, planned giving, corporate relationships, individual giving, special events, individual leadership and planned giving; solicit major gifts from a portfolio of current and prospective donors
• Develop, implement, assess, and continuously improve corporate engagement strategies that establish partnerships with new businesses and markets throughout Berkshire County and furthers those already established
• Develop, implement, assess, and continuously improve strategies to diversify revenue streams, with a focus on foundation and institutional grants and sponsorships
• Develop and manage the Development budget
• Set the marketing and communication strategy in support of the mission and strategy, including branding, public relations, advertising, and print and electronic materials
• Build a collaborative and constructive relationship with the President and CEO and Board of Directors.

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 5+ years related experience and progressive leadership in a corporate or nonprofit organization, at least 3 of which were at an organization with at least $3 million in revenue
• A proven history of high-level fundraising or business development results based on building strong, lasting relationships with donors
• Ability to speak passionately and with credibility to the importance of equity as a key factor for improving lives through our mission, vision, and strategic priorities
• Exceptional planning and execution skills with a results-oriented record of achievement; the ability to set goals, meet deadlines and evaluate results
• Proficiency with donor database systems and the ability to use data to measure and evaluate fundraising performance and drive decisions
• Excellent written and oral communication and networking skills with the ability to engage, inspire and educate in personal meetings, group settings and in writing
• Strong supervisory skills and experience recruiting and leading effective teams.

Benefits:

• Medical and dental coverage with no waiting period
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible medical spending account
• 403(b) with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off, and 11 paid holidays per year.