Natick Service Council · 2 weeks ago
Senior Director of Advancement
Natick, MA 01760
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$65K/yr - $85K/yr
7+ years expNatick Service Council is seeking a Senior Director of Advancement to join their leadership team. This role is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to sustain and grow the organization’s impact, while also managing a team and a portfolio of major donors.
Non-profit Organizations
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a multi-year, organization-wide development strategy aligned with NSC’s mission and strategic plan
Manage and mentor a two-person development team to achieve annual fundraising, communication and outreach goals. This includes individual giving, corporate partnerships, foundation grants, communications, and events
Partner with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to strengthen the culture of fundraising across the organization
Oversee development operations, including systems, processes, and data integrity in donor databases
Create annual goals and budgets, track performance, and prepare reports for leadership and the board
Direct the Communications team to ensure consistent messaging and donor communications
Develop and lead a comprehensive major gifts program that prioritizes multi-year giving, strategic growth initiatives, and long-term donor partnership
Design and implement a planned giving strategy to engage donors interested in legacy gifts and long-term impact
Lead strategy for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors across giving levels
Manage a personal portfolio of current and prospective major donors, building strong relationships and securing increased levels of giving and transformational gifts, ensuring sustainable and predictable revenue
Develop and execute individualized stewardship plans that deepen engagement and demonstrate impact
Ensure a strong pipeline of new donor prospects through thoughtful research and outreach
Support the Executive Director and Board members in their fundraising roles, providing tools, coaching, and coordinated donor strategies
Qualification
Required
7+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising, including major gifts and team leadership
Proven ability to cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors and secure significant gifts
Strong leadership and management skills; experience supervising staff and building cohesive teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to inspire donors and partners
Strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with day-to-day implementation
Proficiency with donor management systems (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or similar)
Commitment to the mission, values, and community-centered approach of Natick Service Council
Benefits
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Training & development
Company
Natick Service Council
Natick Service Council is an independent, non-profit organization that connects, engages and collaborates with the community to support Natick neighbors who are experiencing hardship or economic uncertainty by promoting self-sufficiency.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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