We are looking for people to partner with us to achieve our goal of disrupting the cycle of homelessness for greater Boston families and are seeking a Development Officer to join our team.
What You Will Do:
Donor Relations & Engagement
- Conduct research and create innovative programs to identify new donor prospects and cultivate relationships.
- Expand relationships with existing individual, corporate, and organizational donors to maximize long-term engagement and investment.
- Serve as an organizational ambassador, sharing Hildebrand's story and mission to build strong community partnerships.
Grant Writing & Compliance
- Research funding opportunities across private foundations, corporate sponsors, and government sources.
- Write compelling, winning grant proposals that align with Hildebrand's strategic direction and growth priorities.
- Manage grant tracking and reporting to ensure full compliance with funder guidelines and obligations.
Fundraising & Campaign Management
- Plan, execute, and oversee fundraising campaigns, special events, and direct mail or digital appeals.
- Focus on driving major gift strategies to significantly increase overall giving.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to establish annual development goals and priorities.
Communications & Marketing
- Draft and issue internal and external communications, including social media posts, advertising, and marketing collateral, to enhance Hildebrand's public profile.
- Leverage targeted communications to inspire, educate, and steward donors and key stakeholders.
Data Management & Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of all gifts, pledges, and constituent interactions within the donor CRM database.
- Capture and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to report on fundraising outcomes, trends, and progress toward financial goals.
- Ensure accurate documentation and timely reporting in accordance with agency standards of excellence
What You Will Need to Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising, sales, donor relations, or non-profit development.
- Proven track record in grant writing, major gift solicitation, and managing multi-channel fundraising campaigns.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated public speaking and storytelling abilities.
- Technical proficiency in donor CRM databases (e.g., DonorPerfect, Salesforce, Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
- Experience with digital marketing tools and platforms (e.g., Constant Contact, Mailchimp, Canva, social media advertising).
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with agility, organization, and sound judgment.
- Demonstrated commitment to innovative strategies to address the needs of families experiencing homelessness.
- Experience working effectively with individuals from broadly diverse ethnic, social, and cultural backgrounds.
Standard Businness Hours- Monday-Friday with avaiability for Evenings Events
