Program Development Director Jobs in Centerville, MA

The Development Director is responsible for leading, managing, and growing HOW's Development Program while building the strategy and infrastructure to support long-term fundraising goals. As a member of the leadership team, the Development Director works closely with the Executive Director, Chief of Staff, Development Committee, and key stakeholders to strengthen donor engagement, expand fundraising opportunities, and advance HOW's mission.

The Development Director provides day-to-day leadership and guidance to communications staff to support consistent, mission-aligned messaging and coordinates the work of the donor database consultant/manager to support effective development operations and donor stewardship. The position may also supervise interns, volunteers, and future development staff as assigned. The ideal candidate is a strategic, collaborative leader skilled at building trust-based relationships, with strong ties to the Cape & Islands and a passion for HOW's mission.

The first year will focus on relationship building and foundational strategy, establishing the groundwork for sustainable fundraising growth. Key priorities include partnering with the Executive Director, Chief of Staff, and Development Committee to achieve annual fundraising goals; cultivating donor relationships to inform future major gift strategies; developing and launching an updated business sponsorship program; collaborating with a committee to plan a signature fundraising initiative anticipated for 2028; and partnering with the donor database consultant/manager to assess development operations and identify opportunities for improvement.

Reports To: Executive Director

Location: Helping Our Women resource centers in Provincetown and North Eastham

Pay Range: $90,000-$110,000

Essential Functions

Develop and execute fundraising and development strategies in collaboration with the Executive Director and Chief of Staff, along with input from the Board’s Development Committee.

Manage grants, applications, and reporting, cultivating a robust pipeline of grant opportunities in collaboration with the Executive Director.

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, and foundation donors to increase annual philanthropic support.

Establish short- and long-term fundraising strategies and measurable objectives aligned with the organization's priorities and goals.

Oversee fundraising process and standardize procedures.

Ensure donor database is maintained and oversee gift processing and social media efforts.

Strengthen the Board’s fundraising capacity.

Meet nonprofit financial compliance requirements and demonstrate thorough understanding of grant and organizational budgets.

Work with Executive Director and Development Committee to plan successful fundraising events .

Effectively represent the organization in public in collaboration with staff or board members.

Perform other duties and activities as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and best practices

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Experience working with all donors and demonstrated experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major individual, corporate, and foundation donors.

Familiarity with online fundraising, email marketing, prospect research, and planned giving.

Effective time and project management skills, with exceptional writing and presentation abilities.

Ability to ensure HOW's core values and beliefs are applied to all circumstances, with an inclusive mindset and demonstrated commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Adaptability: respond quickly and well to change and manage competing demands effectively.

Comfortable with ambiguity and knowledge of organizational change management practices/challenges to support the leadership team in addressing outstanding needs from 2 years of exceptional growth.

Demonstrated integrity: remaining honest, trustworthy, and transparent in all activities; keeping confidence and taking ownership of work.

Education and Requirements:

Bachelor's degree preferred; extensive experience considered.

Must possess a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation to attend donor meetings, community events, and organizational functions throughout the region.

Minimum 5 years of demonstrated successful grant writing and research, securing major grants.

5+ years of demonstrated success with fundraising, achieving or exceeding revenue targets.

Must understand the unique donor landscape and demonstrate a track record of building relationships with donors in the region.

Must be comfortable coming into and working in an office environment.

Proficient and experience with: CRM/Donor Management Systems, Microsoft OfficeSuite, VIrtual meeting platforms, online giving platforms, social media, email marketing, and digital fundraising tools.

Physical and Mental Effort Required

The physical and mental effort demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental Effort

The mental effort required to perform the essential functions of the Development Director job includes a blend of relational and strategic leadership capacities. Analysis, strategy, and decision making are key aspects of this role and relevant to prioritizing organizational efforts to raise funds to meet our mission. In addition, these skills support researching and writing grants. Comfort with intimate conversations discussing money and asking for major gifts relies on strong listening and communication skills for interacting with donors. A willingness to be influenced by other team members and to influence others to support the team achieving their goals/work plan are key qualities for collaborating on the leadership team in particular.

Physical Effort

To perform the essential functions of this job, a person in the job of Development Director must be able to remain stationary (e.g., sit) at a desk in front of a computer 50 percent or more of time. In addition, a Development Director must be able to move files and other objects up to 20 pounds to a height of three to four feet occasionally; and be able to move around the office frequently to access files and office equipment, such as walking about, standing, and climbing stairs. Occasionally, a person in this job must be able to stoop, kneel, and crouch.

A person holding the Development Director position must constantly operate a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine and computer printer, requiring constant use of hands and fingers. A person holding this job must have close visual acuity in order to analyze data and figures, read extensively, and view a computer screen for extended periods of time. In working with donors, the leadership team, and the rest of the staff, a person holding the Development Director job must be able to communicate effectively, including the ability to express oneself and exchange information with others frequently.

Working Conditions

This position primarily works indoors in an office setting and frequently works in close proximity to other staff and volunteers. The role requires flexibility in work hours to support HOW’s fundraising and community engagement activities. Attendance and participation at organizational events is an important component of the position and may require evening and weekend work, including fundraising events, donor activities, and community functions. The Development Director is expected to plan for and be available for these events as needed.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Helping Our Women is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.