Director of Development

Reliant Foundation is an independent public charity based in Worcester, MA. Our Mission is to advance community health priorities through strategic philanthropy and collaboration. Our Vision is to create healthy and connected communities in Central and Metro West Massachusetts. We support local nonprofits addressing serious public health issues such as substance use disorder, children’s and adolescent mental health and behavioral health, suicide prevention, and more.

If you want to be part of a close-knit, passionate team making a direct impact on our community, we would love to meet you.

We are seeking a relationship‑driven fundraising professional who is passionate about philanthropy and community impact. The ideal candidate is comfortable in a small shop, wearing many hats including cultivating donors, securing sponsor ships, planning successful events, and collaborating with volunteers, board members, and community leaders.

You are a strong communicator and natural relationship builder who enjoys connecting people to meaningful causes. You thrive in a small, collaborative environment where flexibility, initiative, and teamwork is essential. You are highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple projects while maintaining a focus on fundraising results and donor engagement.

As the Director of Development, you will lead the Reliant Foundation's fundraising and donor engagement efforts, helping to grow philanthropic support and deepen relationships with donors, corporate partners, and community leaders. Working closely with the President and Board of Trustees, you will develop and execute strategies that increase charitable giving, strengthen donor stewardship, and advance the Foundation's mission.

• Identify, qualify, and maintain a pipeline of potential donors and funding partners.
• Build, cultivate, and strengthen relationships with high‑net‑worth individuals, private foundations, corporate partners, and prospective donors to secure major gifts, sponsor ships, and long‑term philanthropic commitments.
• Manage donor development and moves management activities using our CRM system, partnering closely with the President to achieve annual fundraising goals.
• Write and produce annual fund appeals, donor communications, stewardship materials, grant proposals, and fundraising materials.
• Research and pursue corporate sponsorship opportunities, including the preparation and submission of online corporate giving and sponsorship applications.
• Collaborate with the President and Board of Trustees to advance fundraising priorities and leverage strategic relationships and networks for donor development.
• Support the development and engagement of volunteer leadership groups, including the Business Leaders Council and event committees.

• Lead the planning, management, and execution of all Foundation events, ensuring they support fundraising, stewardship, and community engagement goals.
• Oversee all aspects of Foundation events, including but not limited to:
  • Drive for a Difference Golf Classic & Auction
  • Falmouth Road Race
  • Holiday Party
  • Donor cultivation and stewardship events
• Serve as the primary lead for identifying and securing new corporate sponsors, foundation partners, and individual event supporters.
• Recruit, manage, and support event committees and volunteers to maximize community involvement and fundraising success.
• Develop and implement post‑event stewardship and engagement strategies to strengthen donor retention and increase future giving.
• Coordinate venues, vendors, logistics, budgets, timelines, and operational details for all Foundation meetings and events.

• Provide content for marketing and communications to the Foundation’s contractors (PR/marketing/design) to help promote Foundation events, fundraising initiatives, and donor engagement opportunities.
• Work with existing contractors to oversee the creation and production of event materials, sponsorship materials, signage, presentations, and digital communications.