The Employers Association of the NorthEast (EANE) is leading the search for a Director of Development and Community Relations for an established and respected human service organization in Western Massachusetts.

While the main emphasis of the position is to strategically manage a portfolio and foster meaningful relationships to secure major gifts, the Director of Development and Community Relations will also develop short- and long-term plans designed to raise funds, public awareness, and understanding of the organization’s mission. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· In partnership with the President and Board of Directors, build and execute a development plan to cultivate relationships that lead to growth in organization’s philanthropic assets

· Engage Board members in asset development activities

· Develop and implement a communications plan to cultivate new donors and inspire existing donors

· Establish and maintain community networks to promote the work of the organization

· Plan, implement and oversee activities associated with annual appeal, major gifts, planned giving, corporate solicitations, special projects, fund raising events, grants, and capital campaigns

· Coordinate, plan, write and oversee all communication-related activities including media and publications, website, marketing brochures, newsletters, press releases, and electronic communications while ensuring consistency and branding

· Serve as organization’s representative at events and meetings with donors and prospective donors

· Recruit, train and supervise volunteers 

· Research grant opportunities; assist in writing and submitting grant requests which are appropriate to organizational goals

· Oversee management of Development Department database

· Design and create development materials including appeals letters, donor updates, and web pages

· Participate on the Leadership Team: Strategic Planning and Annual Budgeting

· Lead the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

QUALIFICATIONS:

· PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree 

Some college plus related experience may be substituted

· PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Five years successful public relations, grant writing, community relations, and fundraising experience

· Working knowledge and ability to apply Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethics

· Strong presentation skills, including the ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously

· Must have driver license, three years of driving experience, and excellent driving record

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary