Vice President of Development (Fundraising)

The Vice President of Development leads the organization’s comprehensive fundraising efforts to strengthen financial well-being, support community programming, and advance the impact and reach of ABCD’s mission. If you are a detail-oriented individual passionate about community development and possess the skills to excel in this role, we invite you to join our team at ABCD. Come make a meaningful impact and be part of a legacy that shapes positive change in Greater Boston.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and oversee an organization-wide fundraising plan that includes individual giving, annual campaigns, corporate partnerships, foundation grants, special events and other strategies to increase revenue to support the mission.
• Lead the effort to diversify funding streams including identifying key stakeholders and potential opportunities to invest in the success of the organization and to allow for more innovation and flexibility in programming.
• Collaborate with other senior leaders, planning and program staff to identify areas of financial need, strategies for growth and fiscal stability.
• Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with donors, funders and partners, new and existing, who are aligned with the values, mission and future of the organization.
• Expand the organization’s presence particularly within philanthropic circles and in conjunction with other ABCD leaders, by engaging external leaders, stakeholders and networks to increase awareness of impact.
• Promote a culture and an engagement of mission-focused philanthropy within the Board of Directors, organizational leaderships, staff and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with communications and program staff to share information and stories that illustrate impact, inspire giving and deepen community trust.
• Oversee the donor management systems, reporting and analytics to ensure accurate tracking, transparency and evaluation of fundraising efforts.
• Assist the Executive Office in the following areas:
  • Formulating and implementing a strategic plan that guides the direction of the organization.
  • Achieving the organization’s overall strategic goals as determined by the strategic plan.
  • Creating, communicating, and implementing the organization’s vision, mission, and overall direction.
  • Directing and evaluating the work of other management leaders including directors and managers.
  • Maintaining awareness of both the external and internal competitive landscape, opportunities for expansion, client needs, new developments and standards.
  • Evaluating the success of the organization.
  • Representing the interests of the organization externally and internally.
• Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing or a related field, and at least ten years experience in senior fundraising and development roles, with demonstrated capacity to raise significant funds required.
• Master’s degree in Business or a related field preferred.
• Excellent communication, analysis and project management skills.
• Demonstrated excellent entrepreneurial and public relations skills.
• Ability to work effectively with persons from a wide variety of backgrounds and income levels.

ABCD is a nonprofit human services organization that each year provides more than 100,000 low income residents in the Greater Boston region with the tools and resources needed to transition from poverty to stability and from stability to success.To fulfill this purpose, ABCD uses a comprehensive approach that systematically addresses the range of barriers faced by households in poverty, from day-to-day crises to long-term needs for jobs and education.