LIFE, Inc. is seeking a Director of Development (Hyannis or Plymouth, MA)
Job Type: Full-time Exempt
Work Location: In person
The Director of Development plays a central role in securing the financial resources needed to support LIFE’s programs and mission, contributing to the long-term sustainability of the organization.
Job Description
LIFE seeks an energetic professional with at least 5 years of non-profit fundraising experience to build a development program. The right candidate will create and implement a development plan that includes an annual appeal, design and manage an evening gala/fundraiser, solicit support and sponsorships from local businesses, and assist in grant writing.
This position will report to the CEO and will work closely with the Director of Marketing, the CFO and the Board of Directors.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and implement a development plan to raise funds that support our community of adults with autism, learning and intellectual disabilities.
- Work closely with the CEO and Board of Directors, to implement and achieve fundraising goals, grow and steward donor relationships, assist in grant writing, and run all events related to fundraising (i.e. Spring family weekend, cultivation events).
- Work collaboratively with the Director of Marketing to promote the organization and its impact, aligning fundraising efforts with LIFE’s overall strategy.
- Create and communicate progress reports toward fundraising goals to the CEO and Board of Directors and Director of Finance.
- Manage the department budget.
Key Skills Required
- High proficiency in MS Office products
- Strong writing skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
Schedule: Monday to Friday and as needed for planned events
Our main office is in Hyannis, MA, however the Director of Development could be located in our Plymouth, MA office, if preferred.
Benefits
- Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Long term disability insurance
- Vision insurance
- 403(b) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Life & Long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off, Holidays, Sick time
- Tuition remission
All employees of LIFE must pass a DPPC, CORI, Fingerprints and have an acceptable driving
record.
As an equal opportunity employer, we take great pride in the diversity of our workforce and the
clients we support!
To apply, visit https://lifecapecod.org/who-we-are/careers/employment/ or call LIFE, Inc. at 508-790-3600 for more information