Vice President of Development at Volunteers of America of Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fundraising, Donor Cultivation, Major Gifts, Grant Writing, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Raiser’s Edge, CRM Software, Event Management, Relationship Building, Detail Orientation, Flexibility, Self-Starter, Team Collaboration, Philanthropy

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

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: 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.

Responsibilities

The Vice President of Development will lead the private fundraising program at VOAMASS, focusing on individual giving, major gifts, corporate support, and grants. This role involves designing and implementing fundraising strategies and cultivating relationships with donors to support the organization's mission.