Director of Development
Concord, MA, United States
The Position The Concord Conservatory of Music seeks a full-time development director to support our mission of making music education and shared music experiences possible for all who wish to participate. This role is ideal for those who have a passion for making a positive impact in our community. The Director of Development is a pivotal new role at the Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM). As CCM expands and increases its revenue through individual grants and sponsorships to support its infrastructure and community work, the Director of Development will play a crucial part in designing and executing CCM’s annual development program, thereby directly contributing to the enrichment of our community through music.
This professional, who reports to and partners with the Executive Director (ED), must have an established background in planning and executing non-profit donation strategies. As a new position within the organization, the Development director will have the opportunity to build the development function. The development director will support the Executive Director in implementing major fundraising strategies to meet ambitious fundraising goals outlined in the new strategic plan.
The position is full-time and is hybrid, with all work taking place within the Boston metro area.
Essential Functions Develop and execute the annual development plan in collaboration with the Executive Director to fulfill the annual fundraising strategy and goals.
Design strategies and tactics for growth and success across all areas of fundraising.
Use quantitative and qualitative evaluation of fundraising outcomes to create informed, data-driven, and donor-centric strategies.
Use prospect research tools to identify and cultivate relationships with individuals, foundations, and corporate partners to secure gifts, sponsorships, and grants.
Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with donors
Collaborate with board members and other stakeholders on identifying and cultivating prospective donors.
Create solicitation materials and work with marketing to communicate our mission and values.
Develop, in partnership with the ED and Board of Directors Development Committee, creative fundraising and cultivation events, ensuring effective planning and implementation.
Manage and maintain the donor database, record gifts, and communicate effectively with donors.
Developing and tracking proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising
Qualifications: Experience, Knowledge, Skill, and Ability The ideal candidate will possess
Leadership development and/or philanthropy experience in a non-profit, educational, or public service environment, 5 years minimum.
A strong track record of fundraising success, meeting or exceeding annual targets, including individual gifts, grants, and sponsorships.
A creative, self-starter attitude with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Superb written, verbal, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
Donor and volunteer service mentality.
Technologically savvy and knowledgeable, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite and donor CRM software and tools.
A bachelor's degree, additional degrees, and fundraising certificates are advantageous.