Senior Director of LCHC

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Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Non Clinical
Base Pay: $150000.00-$175000.00/ Year

Reports To:

Chief Public Policy Officer

Direct Reports:
Advancement Staff

Position Summary:

The Senior Director of Advancement is the senior fundraising leader for Lowell Community Health Center and is responsible for the strategy, growth, and performance of the organization's comprehensive advancement program. Serving as a strategic partner to the Chief Public Policy Officer, CEO, and Board of Directors, the Senior Director will lead efforts to grow philanthropic revenue, strengthen donor engagement, expand foundation and corporate partnerships, and build the systems and culture necessary to sustain long‑term fundraising success.

The Senior Director serves as a player‑coach, overseeing the advancement function, while maintaining direct responsibility for major donor engagement, foundation and corporate partnerships, and securing significant philanthropic investments. The successful candidate will serve as a visible ambassador for Lowell CHC, building relationships and partnerships that advance both philanthropic investment and community engagement.

The ideal candidate possesses exceptional interpersonal and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to listen thoughtfully, build trust, navigate complex relationships with diplomacy and discretion, and inspire confidence among donors, board members, community leaders, staff, and partners. They are a collaborative leader who brings sound judgment, authenticity, empathy, and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders in support of Lowell CHC's mission.

The position requires regular engagement with donors, community leaders, board members, and external stakeholders, including attendance at evening and weekend events.

Develop and implement a comprehensive advancement strategy aligned with Lowell CHC's strategic priorities.

Establish and achieve annual and multi‑year philanthropic revenue goals.

Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and the Board on fundraising opportunities, donor engagement, and philanthropic growth.

Build and promote a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.

Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, donors, foundations, and corporate partners.

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward significant philanthropic investments.

Oversee foundation relations and institutional giving strategies, including grant development, funder stewardship, and the cultivation of new funding opportunities in partnership with programmatic and executive leadership.

Develop compelling cases for support and donor engagement strategies that strengthen long‑term relationships and investment.

Provide strategic leadership, direction, and mentorship to the advancement team, including supervision of advancement staff, consultants, and related functions assigned.

Foster a mission‑driven, results‑oriented, collaborative, and donor‑centered culture.

Establish measurable goals and professional development opportunities for team members.

Partner with executive and departmental leaders to foster a culture of philanthropy and shared responsibility for donor engagement across the organization.

Provide strategic oversight of advancement operations, including donor records, gift processing, stewardship, reporting, analytics, compliance, and financial reconciliation, utilizing data and performance metrics to inform decision‑making and measure fundraising effectiveness.

Partner with CEO, Board members and senior leadership to increase fundraising engagement and effectiveness.

Represent Lowell…