Development Director Job at Berkshirejobs in North Adams

Northern Berkshire Community Coalition (nbCC) Development Director

Reports to: Executive Director

Status: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Exempt

Position Summary

The Development Director leads nbCC’s fundraising and resource development efforts to ensure sustainable, diversified revenue in support of the organization’s mission. As a member of the leadership team, this role advances nbCC’s visibility, cultivates strong relationships with donors and partners, and integrates health equity, anti-racism, and community-driven values into all development activities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Leadership

• Serve on the leadership team with primary responsibility for fundraising strategy and revenue growth.
• Establish and manage annual and long-term revenue goals, budgets, and work plans.
• Partner with the Executive Director and Board on fundraising strategy and organizational priorities.

Fundraising & Donor Relations

• Lead all development activities, including annual appeals, major gifts, fundraising events, and individual giving.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects, including securing 4–5 major gifts annually.
• Increase individual giving year over year through effective donor engagement and stewardship.
• Serve as a visible and enthusiastic ambassador for nbCC.

Grants & Institutional Giving

• Serve as nbCC’s primary grant writer.
• Research, write, and submit grant proposals to government, foundation, and corporate funders.
• Manage grant reporting and stewardship in collaboration with program and finance staff.

Systems, Communications & Collaboration

• Manage the donor database, including gift entry, acknowledgements, tracking, and reporting.
• Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator to align fundraising with marketing and outreach efforts.
• Maintain strong relationships with the Board, donors, staff, and philanthropic partners.

Organizational Values & Culture

• Advance an inclusive, welcoming workplace culture.
• Integrate health equity, anti-racism, and community-driven decision-making into all fundraising efforts.
• Participate in professional development and other duties as needed.
• Participate in professional development and perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the responsibilities of the position.