Director of Development

The Massachusetts Voter Table (MVT) was formed in 2011 to build power among the “New American Majority” – low-income, people of color, young people, and new citizens. Our theory of change is rooted in an analysis that grassroots organizing is the means to achieving racial and economic justice. We utilize and embed civic engagement tactics as a means to build power. MVT partner organizations work across Massachusetts where there is a density of low income and communities of color. The Massachusetts Voter Table is the local affiliate of State Voices. The Massachusetts Voter Table (MVT) is a fiscallly sponsored organization of Third Sector New England, Inc. (TSNE) (www.tsne.org).

The Director will shape and oversee MVT’s development plans for foundations and individual donors of all sizes. The Director will focus on helping secure significant, new funding from foundations and individuals.

The Director will report to the Executive Director and will also work closely with the Communications and Field teams among others. Due to the relationship-building nature of this position, the Director of Development is required to reside in Massachusetts.

Essential Functions

• Prospecting
  • Establish and lead the implementation of an annual development strategy to secure support from potential funders in partnership with the Executive Director.
  • Conduct research to identify and qualify potential new foundation and individual supporters.
  • Along with the Executive Director conduct outreach, meetings, and/or visits with potential funders.
• Stewardship and Solicitation of Gifts
  • Establish and lead the implementation of annual development plans in partnership with Executive Director.
  • Write grant proposals and reports, along with other related materials for new and existing funders.
  • Develop and implement donor communication by curating content along with Communications staff and Executive Director.
  • Coordinate annual direct mail and email fundraising appeals in partnership with the Executive Director and Communications staff.
  • Organize periodic events focused on prospecting, engagement, and stewardship of prospective and current donors.
• Development Operations
  • Manage timelines for all development functions.
  • Manage donor database and usage of donor database platform and develop strategies and practices to maximize platform effectiveness.
  • Coordinate with fiscal sponsor, Third Sector New England, to process all contributions to ensure accurate reporting and data entry.

Other tasks as requested.

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Commitment to antiracism and to a long-term organizing strategy that advances our vision of a more democratic and equitable society in alignment with the MA Voter Table’s mission.
• Minimum five years of dedicated development experience, including direct solicitation of 5- to 6-figure gifts from foundations, corporations, and/or individuals.
• Proven experience creating and executing a development strategy.
• Very strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of philanthropic organizations at the state and/or national level.
• Detail-oriented collaborator who has proven experience managing deadlines effectively.
• Ability to manage up and support the Executive Director and other staff in their development responsibilities.
• Experience with development software, including tracking and reporting of donor engagement and contributions.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience managing budgets, grant tracking, and managing restricted funds.
• Experience writing community-centered grant applications with partner organizations.
• Understanding of local and state policy.
• Knowledge of a second language that is prevalent in Massachusetts (Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin).
• Knowledge of online platforms like Google Suite.
• Experience with public speaking.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described for this position are those of a typical office environment. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Ability to sit and/or for extended periods of time in front of a computer screen is an essential aspect of the position. There may be a need to lift and/or move materials or equipment.

Compensation and Benefits

Location: Work will be primarily performed remote with some occassional on-site work. Massachusetts-based is required.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm, 37.5 hours per week (with occassional nights and weekends)

Compensation: The starting salary for this position is $90,000 - $100,000/year and is commensurate with experience

Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package including:

• Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO): twelve paid holidays, three weeks of vacation, one week of personal holiday, and ability to accrue up to 487.5 hours of health leave time for benefited staff.
• 80% Employer-paid, offering some $0 deductible Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim along with several low-deductible plans;
• Low-cost Guardian Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care.
• Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employer-paid Pension and Employee-paid 403b plan through TIAA.
• ...and more!

TSNE/The Massachusetts Voter Table strives to achieve excellence through a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that embraces all of our individual and collective differences. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Middle Eastern and North African, Bilingual and/or Bicultural candidates, and LGBTQ2SIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We value and honor the unique talents, learning styles, and lived experiences of each individual that enrich and strengthen our workplace culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All employment conditions are based on an individual’s performance and job qualifications. TSNE/The Massachusetts Voter Table prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, creed, color, religion, native language, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, race-based hairstyles, or any other protected characteristic stated by federal and state law. Regardless of any class’ protection under the law or lack thereof, TSNE/The Massachusetts Voter Table celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse team of employees. It is represented in our workplace culture, and it is who we are.

TSNE/The Massachusetts Voter Table's EEO statement extends to volunteers, interns, contractors, vendors, and clients.

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