Development Manager-Boston Nature Center, Mattapan, MA

Development Manager
Location: Mattapan, MA

The newly created Development Manager position is responsible for directing the emerging development program at Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center (BNC). The focus of this role is on building a renewable base of operating fund support by stewarding and expanding a loyal corps of high-end individual Leadership Friends, coordinating with grants staff on foundation and government proposals, and overseeing fundraising and stewardship events and activities. This position reports to the Director of Development for Sanctuaries and Programs and works closely with BNC’s Director and staff. It is based in Boston with local travel as required.

• Maintain a portfolio of up to 75 active Mass Audubon donors and prospects with the capacity, interest, and inclination to make annual gifts of $750 to $25,000+.
• Create and implement a cultivation/solicitation/stewardship strategy for each prospect, coordinating closely with Mass Audubon development staff and the BNC Director.
• Work with development and sanctuary staff to establish annual fundraising plans and coordinate strategies to meet annual operating support goals.
• Work with grants staff to identify new sources of foundation, corporate, and government funding, and actively participate in preparing and editing grant proposals.
• Write personal updates to donors/funders, and assist in preparing fundraising collateral materials and content for other donor communications (web, online, print).
• Coordinate donor recognition and gift acknowledgement process for gifts to BNC.
• Oversee planning and execution of prospect cultivation and donor stewardship events.
• Manage ongoing efforts to identify and qualify additional leadership prospects through prospecting events, database analysis, online research, and peer networking.
• Help support and develop the capacity of the Sanctuary Committee and other volunteer leadership groups to assist in fundraising efforts.
• Coordinate with marketing and PR staff to execute an effective media relations strategy.
• Participate in biweekly Philanthropy Department staff meetings.
• Participate in sanctuary-based and organization-wide fundraising initiatives as needed.

This position is 20 hours/week.

Qualifications:

1. 5 to 7 years of progressive development experience.
2. Proven experience in building and sustaining an individual leadership donor base.
3. Ability to create and execute effective strategies to motivate donors and prospects.
4. Solid understanding of annual giving, grant writing, and special events.
5. Strong analytical, planning, and organizational abilities.
6. Strong verbal communication skills; proven ability to write clearly and persuasively.
7. Ability to work in a small shop and as part of a large, complex organization emphasizing teamwork, collegiality, respect, and excellence.
8. Ability to think strategically, work independently, and lead by example.
9. Experience in successfully managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
10. Ability to communicate Mass Audubon’s mission and work with passion and conviction.
11. Ability to relate to a diverse range of people and exercise cultural competence and inclusion.
12. Familiarity with membership and fundraising databases and Microsoft Office products.
13. Willingness to travel within Massachusetts and possession of a valid driver’s license.
14. Willingness to work occasional weekends and evenings.
15. B.A./B.S. degree or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Solid knowledge of, and experience working with, the Boston philanthropic community.
2. Development experience with community-based and/or conservation organizations.

Compensation and Benefits: Partial benefits package.

To inquire about this position:
Please send resume and cover letter to:
developmentjob@massaudubon.org

City of Boston residents and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.