Development Director, East Coast

Position Overview

Are you a relationship-driven fundraiser who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment? Repair the World is seeking an experienced frontline fundraiser to serve as Development Director for our Boston and Miami communities.

In this role, you will lead all fundraising efforts across both markets, managing a portfolio of individual donors, foundations, federations, and corporate partners while actively identifying and securing new philanthropic investment. You will serve as the primary development presence in two of Repair’s most dynamic communities, partnering closely with local Repair the World staff and lay leaders.

As part of a national seven-person development team, you will be supported by centralized infrastructure, including grant writing, prospect research, database management, and development operations. This structure enables you to focus primarily on frontline fundraising and donor engagement. You will collaborate regularly with senior leadership, the C‑suite, and members of the board of directors, and serve as the primary staff partner to the Boston and Miami chairs of the Solel Collective, Repair’s major giving initiative for donors contributing $10,000 or more annually.

This full‑time, exempt position reports to the Senior Director of Development.

Boston represents a significant opportunity for growth, with a strong and expansive Jewish philanthropic community. Given this potential, candidates must be located in Boston; candidates outside this area will not be considered. Travel approximately once per month, especially to Miami, will be required to cultivate and steward donor relationships.

• Lead all fundraising efforts for Repair the World Boston and Repair the World Miami, developing and executing local strategies aligned with national development priorities.
• Own and achieve annual fundraising goals across both markets through a diversified portfolio of individual donors, foundations, federations, and corporate partners.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of donors and institutional partners, with a strong emphasis on individual giving as a primary growth driver.
• Identify and develop new funding opportunities within the Boston and Miami Jewish philanthropic communities, expanding Repair’s base of supporters.
• Actively solicit gifts through one-on-one meetings, proposals, and strategic engagement opportunities, and build a robust prospect pipeline.
• Represent Repair the World in meetings, events, and convenings with donors, foundations, and community partners across both cities.

The Solel Collective is Repair the World’s primary major gifts initiative and a key driver of individual giving growth in both markets.

• Lead efforts to grow and steward local communities of $10,000+ donors, cultivating new members and strengthening a culture of major giving.
• Serve as the primary staff partner to the Boston and Miami Solel Collective chairs.
• Over time, support the development and engagement of local Solel Collective committees to expand major giving and deepen donor relationships.
• Design and execute high‑impact engagement opportunities, including service experiences, briefings, and events that connect Solel Collective members to Repair’s mission and impact.

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for donors in both markets, providing thoughtful stewardship, impact updates, and meaningful engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with local program staff to design and execute donor experiences that connect supporters to Repair’s initiatives on the ground.
• Build strong relationships across Jewish communal institutions, philanthropic partners, and civic leaders in both cities.

• Partner closely with the national development team to align on strategy, coordinate donor engagement, and contribute to national campaigns and initiatives.
• Collaborate with local and national leadership on portfolio strategy, funder communications, and meeting preparation.
• Manage an active portfolio of prospects and…