Director of Development

About Us

Agespan has been supporting individuals in making their own decisions since 1974. We are a thought leader in the field, dedicated to fostering independence and community living. We are an inclusive workplace where creativity and diverse perspectives are valued.

Work Environment

We offer a supportive, collaborative, and encouraging work culture. We prioritize innovation and provide opportunities for professional development. We also strive for a balanced work-life environment with flexible schedules and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Director of Development to lead and strengthen our fundraising efforts. This role involves aligning fundraising strategies with the agency's mission and vision, managing various development activities, and overseeing donor relations.

Essential Functions

• Solidify a strategic plan for ongoing cultivation, fundraising, and stewardship.
• Cook up the various components of the agency's development and philanthropy efforts.
• Collaborate with the senior management team to advance departmental and agency objectives.
• Facilitate participation in development activities among board and non-development staff members.
• Develop strategies in coordination with the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO).
• Track and evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising efforts.
• Implement systematic efforts to identify, solicit, steward, retain, and upgrade annual giving donors.
• Lead development projects and events.
• Provide oversight and direction to the agency's Development Associate.
• Help strengthen AgeSpan's culture of philanthropy.
• Represent the agency at special events and outreach activities.
• Keep current on fundraising best practices, trends, and innovations.
• Assist in budget preparation and monitor overall departmental revenue and expenses.
• Oversee the agency's donor database/CRM.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years' development experience are required.
• A demonstrated track record of increasing responsibility, fundraising success, and experience helping to shape development strategy strongly preferred.
• Experience with database oversight, reporting, and communicating development-related data to a broad audience required.
• Experience and/or passion for working with the older adult community preferred.
• Exemplary goal setting, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Highly organized, thoughtful, and strategic, with the ability to communicate the value of development both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across a broad range of constituencies and stakeholders and to earn trust through authenticity, sound judgment, and follow-through.
• Skilled at cultivating relationships and guiding staff and board members in doing the same.
• Experience in or substantial knowledge of the private, nonprofit sector is a plus.
• Knowledge of the Merrimack Valley and North Shore regions of Massachusetts is a plus.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $123,000 - $133,000/year.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a professional environment that recognizes, respects, and encourages the unique contributions of a broad spectrum of qualified employees. We promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and work-life balance.