Required Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and five to 10 years of experience in fundraising/development
Knowledge of and proven track record in all aspects of fundraising, including donor cultivation and solicitation, major gifts, events management, and grant writing/reporting
Strong interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills
Excellent ability to develop relationships and a proven ability to interact with individuals at all levels and in all environments
Highly organized and motivated self-starter
Experience with Raiser’s Edge/Raiser’s Edge NXT or equivalent fundraising CRM software strongly preferred
Proficient in Windows environment, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Proven success working within a fast-paced, dynamic work environment which requires the collaboration of multiple groups
Committed to the VOAMASS mission
Aptitude for detail, accuracy, and follow-through
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changes and shifting priorities
Driver’s license
Since 1934, VOAMASS has provided critical services to the residents of the Commonwealth. From pioneering early residential treatment programs in the 1960’s to leading today in the field of mental health programming, VOAMASS can be counted on to tackle our greatest challenges.
For full-time employees, including our Vice President of Development, our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:
Excellent health, vision, and dental insurance with 85% of medical deductible and certain co-pays paid by employer
Multiple opportunities to use pre-tax dollars to save for expenses such as health care (flexible spending account), child care, transit, and parking
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
24/7 nurse hotline for urgent health questions
Employee assistance program to provide help with family concerns, stress management, legal issues, and more
Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Tuition remission programs
Loan forgiveness (Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program)
Generous vacation benefits, starting at three weeks and moving to four weeks after three years of employment
14 paid holidays, higher than industry average
Fitness/wellness reimbursement to cover expenses such as gym membership
Employee discount program on hundreds of items such as computers, cell phone plans and accessories, furniture, hotels, vacation home rentals, etc.
Cash bonus, with no annual cap, for referring other qualified candidates for employment
VOAMASS is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Duties / Expectations:
Vice President of Development
Volunteers of America of Massachusetts
Boston, MA 02130
$105,000 - $120,000 a year - Full-time
Licenses
Do you have a valid Driver's License license?
Skills
Do you have experience in Writing grant proposals?
Education
Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
Benefits
Loan forgiveness
403(b) matching
Pet insurance
403(b)
Health insurance
Employee discount
Vision insurance
Full job description
The Opportunity: Vice President of Development
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid
Salary: $105,000- $120,000/ year
The Vice President of Development role at VOAMASS is a unique opportunity to have a significant impact. You will help to build our fundraising program by establishing and nurturing relationships with individual, foundation, and corporate donors that will help VOAMASS continue to provide highly effective programs and services to our clients. You will manage annual giving, major gifts, grants, and direct mail efforts. You will also work closely with the Communications and Engagement Manager to enhance the VOAMASS brand in the philanthropic and broader community, and to build a culture of philanthropy at VOAMASS. This role is a unique opportunity for someone ready to bring their experience to an organization looking to grow. The impact potential for this role is significant.
Key Responsibilities:
Play a lead role in building VOAMASS’ private fundraising program, including in the realms of individual giving, major gifts, corporate support, and grants.
In partnership with the Chief Strategy & External Relations Officer, the CEO, and program leadership, work to understand agency needs and funding gaps and design and implement fundraising strategies to address these needs.
In partnership with the Chief Strategy & External Relations Officer and the CEO, identify and cultivate relationships with individual, foundation, and corporate donors.
Execute individual donor strategies, including donor prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship.
Work with the Communications & Engagement Manager to execute marketing programs, publications, and events to maximize prospect/donor engagement.
Coordinate private foundation grant process and manage relationships with foundation staff. Activate community members, corporations, and in-kind donors to engage with VOAMASS.
Communicate and represent the mission, vision, and values of VOAMASS, and share a clear and compelling narrative to donors and stakeholders.
Utilize the capabilities of the organization’s Raiser’s Edge/Raiser’s Edge NXT CRM and online donation forms.
Other duties as assigned.
This role is about making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. You’ll bring the following qualifications:
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