Director of Development

Location

Remote
- Eastern MA
- Applicant should reside a reasonable commuting distance from Boston and available for in-person meetings and events as required.

Executive Director

Full Time (FTE)

$110,000 - $120,000 based on experience

Development

At Women's Money Matters, we believe that financial wellness is a fundamental human right. Our mission is to build the financial wellness, confidence, and security of women and girls living on low incomes through a proven model that combines instructional workshops with personal, one-to-one coaching. By investing in women and girls, we aim to break cycles of poverty and empower our participants to take control of their financial futures.

The Director of Development is a strategic, relationship-driven fundraising leader responsible for expanding the organization’s philanthropic impact and strengthening a culture of philanthropy across the organization.

Working closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, Advisory Board, and colleagues across the organization, the Director will lead the organization’s fundraising strategy and results while overseeing the systems and activities that support donor engagement and philanthropic growth.

This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable developing a long-term fundraising strategy, personally cultivating and soliciting major donors, coaching staff, and driving near-term fundraising results.

Importantly, the organization has a capable and committed development team. The Director will provide the leadership, coaching, training, structure, and support that enable staff to grow professionally and do their best work.

• Partner with the Executive Director to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with organizational and programmatic priorities.
• Establish and lead annual fundraising goals and strategies, including annual giving, major gifts, foundation and corporate support, and capital and facility-related initiatives.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of individual, foundation, and corporate prospects.
• Develop compelling opportunities for philanthropic investment in collaboration with colleagues across departments.
• Identify new opportunities to expand the donor base and increase philanthropic engagement.
• Monitor fundraising performance and use data and donor analytics to inform strategy, forecasting, and results.

• Manage a personal portfolio of major donors and prospects, building authentic, long-term relationships and securing significant philanthropic commitments.
• Lead major gift strategy, from prospect identification and cultivation through solicitation and stewardship.
• Partner with the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, and other organizational leaders to cultivate and solicit significant gifts.
• Support Board members in identifying, engaging, cultivating, and soliciting donor prospects.
• Develop thoughtful stewardship strategies that deepen donor relationships and strengthen long-term loyalty.

• Collaborate closely with the Board of Directors to advance fundraising priorities and engage trustees as ambassadors and fundraising partners.
• Manage and engage the Advisory Board in support of fundraising and donor engagement.
• Collaborate across departments to identify compelling stories, outcomes, and opportunities that demonstrate the organization’s impact and inspire philanthropy.

• Lead, coach, and support a talented development team, creating the structure and environment in which staff can thrive.
• Supervise and…