Development Director

Position Summary :

The Development Director leads and manages all fundraising efforts for Family ACCESS, a century-old organization dedicated to empowering families and children through early education, literacy, and comprehensive support services. This role is pivotal in strengthening the organization's financial stability and expanding its impact by cultivating relationships with individual donors, foundations, and community partners. The Director works collaboratively with the Interim Executive Director, Board of Directors, and staff to align fundraising strategies with the organization's mission and values, driving sustained growth and ensuring vital services reach underserved communities.

Specific responsibilities will include :

Grants Management & Institutional Giving

• Develop and execute a comprehensive grant strategy, including research, proposal writing, submission, and stewardship.
• Collaborate with the grant consultant to identify and pursue new funding opportunities.
• Manage the grants submissions calendar and project plans to meet deadlines and submit applications on time or ahead of schedule
• Schedule meetings and prepare materials for meetings and site visits, including meeting briefs, agendas, and other collateral

Individual Donor Cultivation & Engagement

Board of Directors Stewardship & Development Committee

Data Management and Other Responsibilities

Qualifications

Background on Family ACCESS Founded in 1907, Family ACCESS strengthens children, families, and the community by providing programs that nurture child development, promote effective parenting skills, and support working parents. We actively engage a racially, economically, and culturally diverse population in Newton, Waltham, and surrounding communities. Focusing our services on less-advantaged families and their young children, we help parenting teens and adults with significant challenges do a better job as parents and help very young children develop the social, emotional and intellectual skills they need for success in school and in life.

The community we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Family ACCESS. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world we live in.