Director of Development

Compensation & Benefits Include:

• $100,000–$140,000 annually
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-funded pension & life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and bereavement leave
• Professional development opportunities

The Opportunity:

Whittier Street Health Center is seeking a full-time Director of Development to lead the organization’s fundraising strategy, including grants, corporate and foundation partnerships, major donor cultivation, and special events. This role also oversees marketing, branding, and communications efforts that strengthen the Center’s visibility and community engagement while supporting our mission to advance health equity for Boston’s diverse communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the Center’s strategic priorities and long-term financial sustainability
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with major donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and government partners
• Research, write, and coordinate grant proposals, reports, and donor communications in collaboration with program and leadership teams
• Plan and execute major fundraising events, including sponsorship development, donor engagement, and event logistics
• Oversee the organization’s marketing, branding, and communications strategies to strengthen community visibility and engagement
• Supervise development and marketing staff and collaborate with senior leadership, consultants, and board members to advance fundraising initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• 3–5 years of fundraising, development, or advancement experience with demonstrated success in grants, donor relations, and event fundraising
• Strong writing, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Experience managing multiple projects and working collaboratively with leadership, boards, and external partners
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and fundraising databases such as Raiser’s Edge preferred
• Knowledge of the Boston philanthropic community and familiarity with Boston’s communities of color strongly preferred

Join Our Team!

Join Whittier Street Health Center and help advance health equity while making a meaningful impact in the lives of Boston’s diverse communities.

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Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you personally secured corporate sponsorships or major gifts of $10,000 or more?
• Do you have experience fundraising within the Boston nonprofit or corporate philanthropic community?
• Have you led fundraising events where you were responsible for securing sponsorships or ticket revenue?
• What is the largest fundraising goal you have managed?
• Are you able and willing to work full-time onsite in Boston, Monday–Friday?

Work Location: In person