The Amherst Survival Center is hiring a Director of Development!
Full Time: 40 hours/wk, $81,500 - $88,500 + up to $2,000/year bilingual differential + excellent benefits
The Amherst Survival Center is seeking an experienced and effective fundraising professional to lead the development program of the Center, ensuring that the organization has the financial resources to sustain and expand its critical role providing food, clothing, healthcare, and community. The Director of Development’s primary focus is individual and business giving, using a fundraising approach that celebrates our collective responsibility, community capacity, shared humanity, and dignity of all. With a current budget of $2.1M (plus more than $2.5M of in-kind contributions -- primarily donated food), the Center is well positioned with robust community support, many long-term relationships, and a strong reputation for providing high-quality and effective services in an inclusive and respectful manner.
Candidates should bring a minimum of 4 years (6+ preferred) of fund development experience at coordinator level or higher, with primary duties related to individual fundraising; demonstrated track record of meeting/exceeding fundraising goals; and exemplary written and verbal communication skills. Candidates with direct experience cultivating and securing major gifts (5-figure +) strongly preferred. Candidates must be highly organized, have strong attention to detail, and be able to tell our story in clear, compelling ways that center the dignity and humanity of all Amherst Survival Center community members.
See www.amherstsurvival.org/jobs for job description and benefit information.
To Apply: Submit resume and a cover letter detailing interest, skills, and experience relevant to this role to jobs30@amherstsurvival.org or mail to Hiring Manager, Amherst Survival Center, P.O. Box 9629, N. Amherst, MA 01059. No phone calls or visits please. Applications accepted until the position is filled. Review to begin immediately. Prompt applications are encouraged.
The Amherst Survival Center is hiring a Director of Development!
Full Time: 40 hours/wk, $81,500 - $88,500 + up to $2,000/year bilingual differential + excellent benefits
The Amherst Survival Center is seeking an experienced and effective fundraising professional to lead the development program of the Center, ensuring that the organization has the financial resources to sustain and expand its critical role providing food, clothing, healthcare, and community. The Director of Development’s primary focus is individual and business giving, using a fundraising approach that celebrates our collective responsibility, community capacity, shared humanity, and dignity of all. With a current budget of $2.1M (plus more than $2.5M of in-kind contributions -- primarily donated food), the Center is well positioned with robust community support, many long-term relationships, and a strong reputation for providing high-quality and effective services in an inclusive and…
Employee Benefits: We know that the benefits offered are an important part of your decision to apply for a job. The Amherst Survival Center offers a comprehensive benefits package for full and part-time employees. Benefits include: Paid Time Off, starting at 4 weeks per year, PLUS paid sick leave, and paid holidays; Simple IRA with 3% employer match and immediate vesting; Health & Dental Insurance (for all employees working 20 or more hours per week); Life insurance (100% paid by organization); employee assistance program; and Long Term Disability Insurance (100% paid by organization, available to all employees working 30 or more hours per week). You’ll also receive quality supervision and work alongside an amazing team of staff and volunteers as part of a robust community effort that provided more than 1.6 million meals worth of food to more than 11,000 of our neighbors last year. And you’ll get to eat delicious, prepared lunches four days a week!
Employee Benefits: We know that the benefits offered are an important part of your decision to apply for a job. The Amherst Survival Center offers a comprehensive benefits package for full and part-time employees. Benefits include: Paid Time Off, starting at 4 weeks per year, PLUS paid sick leave, and paid holidays; Simple IRA with 3% employer match and immediate vesting; Health & Dental Insurance (for all employees working 20 or more hours per week); Life insurance (100% paid by organization); employee assistance program; and Long Term Disability Insurance (100% paid by organization, available to all employees working 30 or more hours per week). You’ll also receive quality supervision and work alongside an amazing team of staff and volunteers as part of a robust community effort that provided more than 1.6 million meals worth of food to more than 11,000 of our neighbors last year. And you’ll get to eat delicious, prepared lunches four days a week!
To Apply: Submit resume and a cover letter detailing interest, skills, and experience relevant to this role to jobs30@amherstsurvival.org or mail to Hiring Manager, Amherst Survival Center, P.O. Box 9629, N. Amherst, MA 01059. No phone calls or visits please. Applications accepted until the position is filled. Review to begin immediately. Prompt applications are encouraged.