Historic Newton (www.historicnewton.org) is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and motivated Development Director to successfully manage a comprehensive fund-raising program. The Development Director must be organized, strategic, and able to generate support through membership, corporate and major gifts, annual appeal, grants, and fundraising events. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts from individuals, businesses and grant funders. Must have a minimum of three to five years’ experience and a proven record of success creating, planning, and implementing fund-raising strategies; capable of managing multiple requirements simultaneously; possess attention-to-detail skills; be an assertive, seasoned professional with pleasant and persuasive interpersonal talent; and have excellent communication skills with proven ability to articulate a compelling case verbally and in writing. The Director of Development will work with an engaged and talented board-level committee and receive part-time administrative support. Fulltime position with medical benefits. E.O.E. Applicants may send their resume and cover letter to: historicnewton@newtonma.gov or 527 Washington Street, Newton, MA, 02458.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full time