Required Experience:
Qualifications
5 or more years of nonprofit development experience with a demonstrated track record in hands-on fundraising and direct donor solicitation
Proven success managing a donor portfolio, including cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts
Experience building or improving fundraising systems: stewardship workflows, CRM data practices, pipeline management, or donor communications
Familiarity with planned or legacy giving preferred; willingness to develop this expertise required
Strong knowledge of fundraising best practices, financial management, budget forecasting, and compliance
Supervisory experience; able to manage, develop, and support staff in a small-team environment
Skilled at translating donor data and trends into practical, actionable strategies
Excellent organizational and project management skills; comfortable managing multiple priorities with minimal oversight
Effective communicator and writer; able to craft donor appeals, proposals, reports, and stewardship materials that move people to act
Experience working with board members, development committees, and volunteers to advance fundraising goals
Commitment to WFWM’s mission and values, including advancing gender and racial equity
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, and donor CRMs; Bloomerang experience strongly preferred
Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Western Massachusetts
How to Apply
Send the following to admin@mywomensfund.org with the subject line “Director of Development” by May 22, 2026:
Cover letter (max 2 pages)
Resume
Three professional references (name, pronouns, affiliation, relationship, email, phone) — references contacted only at the final interview stage
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
403(b) matching
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Springfield, MA 01108
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Duties / Expectations:
Director of Development
Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts
Springfield, MA 01108
Hybrid work
$80,000 - $100,000 a year - Full-time
Skills
Do you have experience in Zoom?
Benefits
403(b) matching
Professional development assistance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Life insurance
Full job description
Job Summary
The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts is seeking a Director of Development to lead our fundraising efforts at a pivotal moment in our history. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in building donor relationships as much as they enjoy building systems. Someone equally comfortable making a major gift ask and designing the stewardship infrastructure that makes the next ask possible. You will manage a portfolio of donors across all giving levels, personally cultivating and stewarding individual and major gift relationships while helping shape WFWM’s broader fundraising strategy. Working in close partnership with the CEO and board, you will also evaluate and help improve our CRM, communications, and pipeline management while building on what already works to support sustainable, long-term growth. As WFWM approaches its 30th Anniversary milestone, this role offers a unique opportunity to both do the work and help define what comes next. You will help grow annual revenue beyond $1 million, deepen our donor community across all four counties, and position the Fund for its next decade of impact. WFWM operates as a hybrid organization. Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to Western Massachusetts.
Responsibilities
Donor Portfolio Management
Manage a portfolio of donors across individual, major, and mid-level giving, with personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for each relationship
Conduct a meaningful number of personal donor meetings, calls, and asks each year — this is a role that requires regular, direct engagement with donors
Identify, qualify, and move prospects through the giving pipeline with discipline and care
Develop and implement planned and legacy giving initiatives, beginning with WFWM’s 30th Anniversary as a milestone opportunity
Fundraising Strategy & Systems
Partner with the CEO to design and execute a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with WFWM’s 2027 strategic plan
Build on and manage our existing systems, CRM workflows, stewardship calendars, pipeline reporting, and bring new ideas that support consistent, scalable fundraising
Track and report on key performance indicators quarterly: revenue by channel, donor retention, portfolio growth, and solicitation activity
Identify new funding opportunities across individual, corporate, and planned giving channels
Campaigns & Donor Communications
Lead annual appeals, giving campaigns, and donor events with clear revenue and engagement goals for each
Develop compelling donor communications, impact reports, and proposals in partnership with the broader team
Translate WFWM’s story and impact into invitations for investment that resonate across diverse donor audiences
Board & Volunteer Engagement
Staff the Development Committee: set agendas, prepare reports, and drive follow-through on committee commitments
Support board members in their individual fundraising roles, including relationship management, introductions, and donor cultivation
Engage volunteers in fundraising activities in coordination with staff
Team Leadership & Operations
Supervise the Fundraising Data Administrator: set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct annual performance reviews
Manage the philanthropy budget with accountability for accurate forecasting and responsible resource stewardship
Maintain CRM data integrity in Bloomerang and produce regular pipeline and revenue reports for the CEO and board
Support foundation grant research and reporting in collaboration with relevant staff
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