Director of Non-Profit Development
$85,000/year - $98,000/year
JGS Lifecare | Longmeadow, MA
Make a difference in someone's life every day.
Guided by Jewish Values. Serving All Faiths.
Why Join Us?
- Make an Impact: This is your opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others!
- Competitive Pay: $85,000/year - $98,000/year based on experience
- Schedule: Full-Time (flexibility required for events)
- Supportive Team: We value our team members just as much as the people we serve!
- Quick Hiring: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours!
- Lead and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies, including annual giving campaigns, donor cultivation, sponsorship development, and stewardship activities to achieve organizational revenue goals.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, sponsors, community partners, and local leaders while ensuring timely donor recognition, engagement, and retention efforts.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee fundraising events, community outreach programs, and donor engagement initiatives, collaborating with leadership, staff, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
- Research, secure, and manage grant and sponsorship opportunities, including proposal development, reporting requirements, compliance tracking, and funding stewardship.
- Provide leadership and operational oversight for development activities through staff supervision, budget monitoring, fundraising performance reporting, cross-functional collaboration with marketing and finance teams, and participation in organizational planning and leadership initiatives.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree required (Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field preferred)
- 3–5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, development, nonprofit administration, or community relations.
- Demonstrated success in donor cultivation, fundraising campaigns, event planning, community engagement, and donor stewardship initiatives.
- Knowledge of fundraising best practices, charitable giving strategies, grant writing, sponsorship development, and donor database management.
- Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively engage donors, sponsors, community partners, and organizational leaders.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management abilities; proficient in donor management systems and Microsoft Office, with the ability to handle confidential information and support flexible event schedules.
Benefits Available for Qualified Positions:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision, company-funded Life Insurance, and optional STD, LTD, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage.
- Financial and educational support, such as a 403(b) retirement plan, Flexible Spending Account, and tuition reimbursement.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and a paid birthday.
- Great workplace perks, including cash advance programs, free meals, free parking, and a state-of-the-art facility with an inclusive, supportive culture.
To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.
Applicants will be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.