Resource Development Director

Position Title:    Resource
Development
Director                

Department:    Fundraising and
Development

Reports
To:       
CEO       
               
                                               

Location:            
Quincy, MA

MISSION

Health and well-being start with having a safe and affordable
home in a stable and opportunity-rich community. We promote these
conditions by developing housing, by providing housing resources
and education in collaboration with our partners in the public and
private sectors.

SUMMARY

The Resource Development Director reports directly to the CEO
and will lead a tight-knit and dedicated team to provide the
necessary vision, leadership and resource development skills which
will enable the organization to achieve its fundraising targets to
support organizational development and programing.  The
Resource Development Director will have substantial fundraising and
management experience, a talent for building relationships and a
proven track record in securing funds from statutory sources,
foundations, trusts and major donors.  By coordinating major
and minor events, writing proposals and recruiting and leading
volunteers, the Resource Development Director will help
NeighborWorks Housing Solutions achieve its financial and donor
stewardship goals. The ideal candidate will be motivated,
professional and organized.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote awareness of the organization’s mission and work
• Maintain a strong and active social media presence across
  multiple platforms and lines of business
• Cultivate a network of dedicated donors and volunteers
• Spot new fundraising opportunities
• Plan and manage existing fundraising initiatives to help the
  organization meet financial goals
• Form strong relationships with external stakeholders
• Ensure major donors are satisfied and kept involved with the
  mission of NeighborWorks
• Research individuals, corporations, and foundations that are
  interested in gift giving
• Effectively convey the organization’s mission, vision and
  programs to potential donors
• Assist in writing grant applications and fundraising proposals
  for specific departments and new opportunities
• Organize and manage annual fundraising and ribbon
  cutting/ground breaking events
• Manage the resource development department budget and track
  whether goals are being met
• Lead the annual fundraising planning process to produce
  effective strategies to achieve targets across the range of revenue
  streams
• In cooperation with the CEO, lead the development of short and
  long-term strategic goals for the department

• Identify new potential income streams and produce strategies to
  access these funds
• Manage an effective resource development team that meets set
  targets and donor cultivation goals
• Assist in oversite and management of grant contracts and donor
  data management systems to ensure compliance
• Manage existing board fundraising committee meetings and
  periodically attend board meetings
• Recognize the power of effective stewardship (thanking donors,
  informing them about the impact of their gifts, keeping them
  apprised of progress on the community work it is intended to
  address and deepening the relationship.
• Strengthen those relationships by promptly handling inquiries,
  valuing donor gifts regardless of the size, and regularly
  communicating about NHS investments and community impact those
  investments are making and offering direct contact with our
  developments and programs
• Monitor progress, evaluate results, identify potential problem
  as they arise and develop and implement corrective/improved
  procedures and methods in a timely fashion.
• Maintain historical campaign records
• Prepare the appropriate paperwork for Finance and work
  collaboratively to ensure campaign tracking in a timely manner
• Responsible for donor database, upkeep and implementation

Other Duties:  Please note this job description is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities,
duties or responsibilities that re required of the employee for
this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change
at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• At least 3 years of experience in resource development,
  fundraising, sales or marketing
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to lead and motivate colleagues and volunteers
• Strong attention to detail
• Passion for research
• Strong knowledgeable and skills with social media and data
  management platforms
• Demonstrable track record of strategic fundraising
• Successful, significant and relevant achievement at management
  level in a comparable organization
• Experience utilizing the strength of an organization brand for
  nonprofit/business development
• Proven track record of meeting challenging income targets
• Proven ability to build, manage and develop key stakeholders,
  client and donor relationships
• Ability to secure senior management and board approval for
  strategy
• Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take
  initiative and make decisions
• Commitment to NHS’ core values and strategic direction
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Public speaking experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is onsite at 422 Washington Street, Quincy, MA
with some remote flexibility possible.  We’re stronger
together.  At NeighborWorks Housing Solutions we believe in
the power of different voices.  We encourage authenticity and
diversity in every individual within our community.

Occasional travel along with some evening or weekend work may be
required. This position sometimes requires prolonged sitting, some
bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires ability to regularly
lift up to 25 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual
dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone,
calculator, and other office equipment. Work is performed in an
office environment. 

The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job.  This job is primarily
conducted in an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. 

SALARY/BENEFITS

Salary is commensurate with experience with excellent
benefits.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

If working for this kind of organization inspires you, we
encourage you to apply. NeighborWorks Housing Solutions is proud to
be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action
employer. At NeighborWorks Housing Solutions we provide equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We
celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive
environment for all employees. This policy applies to all terms and
conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of
absence, compensation and training.