Director of Development & Communications

New Vue Communities | Fitchburg, MA

Full-time, hybrid role with on-site work required

Salary range $95,000-$125,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications

New Vue Communities is seeking a Director of Development & Communications to lead the organization’s fundraising, grant management, and communications strategies. This is an individual contributor role with significant visibility and cross-organizational impact, offering a clear pathway to a management-level position as the function grows. The Director will partner closely with the Executive Director and serve as a staff leader on the Board’s Development & Communications Committee to advance New Vue’s mission and strengthen its presence across North Central Massachusetts.

The Director may also supervise staff, consultants, and interns as needed.

New Vue Communities is committed to building a staff that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and representative of the communities we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage those whose experience and expertise come from non-traditional paths to apply.

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, communications, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and lived or professional experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit development or fundraising.
• Demonstrated success in grant writing and grants management.
• Experience developing and executing fundraising strategies and business plans.
• Experience with donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Proficiency with Salesforce or comparable CRM/donor management platform.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-directed and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish or other language) strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with CITC (Community Investment Tax Credit) programs a plus.
• Working knowledge of the MA Grants Management System a plus.
• Passion for community development and equitable, inclusive neighborhoods.

• Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a mission-driven organization serving 240,000 residents across 22 communities.
• Work alongside a committed leadership team in a values-based, inclusive environment.
• Enjoy a flexible, collaborative culture that prioritizes work/life balance and professional development.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, development-led business plan aligned with New Vue's mission and strategic priorities.
• Establish annual fundraising goals, budget priorities, and performance benchmarks.
• Identify and evaluate new funding opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams to diversify the organization’s financial base.
• Establish organizational guidelines and parameters for development and communications activities.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to shape the organization’s long-term fundraising direction.

• Manage the full grants pipeline, including prospecting, tracking deadlines, and stewarding funder relationships.
• Write, submit, and report on grant proposals to government, foundation, and corporate funders.
• Leverage CITC (Community Investment Tax Credit) as a fundraising tool to engage local businesses and investors.
• Build and maintain a donor and funder database using Salesforce, ensuring accurate tracking of relationships, gifts, and communications.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with individual, corporate, and institutional donors.
• Identify and…