DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

About the Neighbors Fund For 90 years, the Neighbors Fund (formerly the Needy Fund) has helped year-round residents of Cape Cod and the Islands facing financial hardship meet essential needs and regain stability. We are a stable, well-funded nonprofit with a small, dedicated team and a deep commitment to our community. Position Overview The Neighbors Fund is seeking an engaging, relationship-driven Director of Development to lead our fundraising program and community storytelling. This role is opening as our current Director of Development retires at the end of the year, transitioning to a part-time role managing our grants program. We are looking for the right fit: someone who understands Cape Cod and its unique community, loves building relationships, and isn't afraid to "make the ask" on behalf of our neighbors in need. An ideal candidate is a people-person and an ideas person who can both strategize and follow through. Working closely with the Executive Director and Board, this is a hands-on role focused on individual giving, major gifts, corporate partnerships, and appeals. While development experience is fantastic, we can teach the mechanics if needed. We welcome candidates with transferable skills from business, sales, marketing, or corporate impact. Key Responsibilities Fundraising & Relationship Building Lead a diversified fundraising strategy across individual giving, corporate partnerships, annual appeals, and special campaigns. Work alongside ED as well as personally cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with major donors, business leaders, and community members. Strengthen donor retention, reactivate lapsed donors, and welcome new supporters to the Neighbors Fund family. Coordinate closely with our Grants Manager (former DD) to ensure overall alignment across funding sources. Communications & Community Storytelling Partner with the Executive Director, Client Services Director and social media/direct marketing vendors to craft compelling, dignity-centered stories that highlight our impact. Oversee donor communications, newsletters, website content, email appeals, press relations, and print collateral. Serve as an active spokesperson and community ambassador at local events, presentations, and donor meetings across Cape Cod and the Islands. Operations & Board Support Partner with the Executive Director and Board of Directors on donor cultivation and strategic growth. Use our donor database (Little Green Light) to track pipeline metrics, manage records, and guide decision-making. Ensure efficient, accurate gift processing, acknowledgments, and data integrity. Qualifications & Characteristics We are seeking candidates with 5 to 7+ years of professional work experience who bring the following:

Community Connection:

Deep knowledge and appreciation of the Cape Cod community, its local culture, and its unique idiosyncrasies. Our DD should live on or close to the Cape and will ideally have ties to the region.

People First:

Exceptional interpersonal and storytelling skills with a natural ability to build trust and make meaningful connections. Comfort Making the

Ask:

Willingness and confidence to ask for financial support on behalf of local families.

Balanced Execution:

Ability to manage multiple priorities, take initiative on new ideas, execute projects to completion, and ask for help when needed.

Transferable Experience:

A track record in nonprofit development, sales, marketing, public relations, or client management.

Tech-Adaptable:

Experience using CRM/donor databases (or enthusiasm to learn). Little Green Light experience is a plus.

Compensation & Work Environment Schedule:

4-day work week / 32 hours per week (Exempt).

Compensation:

$78,000-$80,000 annual salary.

Benefits:

Employer-supported health and dental insurance, 3% employer retirement contribution, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible scheduling.

Location:

Hybrid-flexible schedule based in our Hyannis office (minimum of 3 days on-site per week) with local travel across Cape Cod and the Islands. Very rare nights or weekends.

Target Start Date:

Late Fall 2026 to overlap with current DD for training.

Pay:

$78,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Hyannis, MA 02601