Director

Exciting opportunity for a nonprofit Director to join a grassroots organization providing custom non-clinical services to people facing mental health challenges. The Director serves in a key leadership role, managing CRC’s fundraising efforts and program management. The position reports directly to the Board of Directors. The Director manages 3–4 part-time staff and three part-time volunteers. Responsibilities include staff management and systems administration, fundraising, and program management.

Development Responsibilities

• Implement a three-year fundraising plan to meet revenue goals.
• Align fundraising efforts with mission and programs to promote engagement.
• Create and manage donor appeals and campaigns.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward major donors.
• Manage grant applications, reporting, and relationships with funders.
• Administer donor database, ensuring timely gift recording and effective donor communication.
• Provide regular fundraising reports to the Board.

Program Responsibilities

• Lead the design, outreach, and implementation strategy for the Workforce Program.
• Manage staff recruitment, contracts, training, and evaluation.
• Develop and document program policies, procedures, and processes to ensure consistency
• and effectiveness.
• Track and report program metrics, including client feedback and impact analysis.
• Build and maintain partnerships with organizations that share similar goals and values.
• Maintain knowledge of the employment services landscape.
• Partner with CRC’s volunteer Director of Resource Navigation and Support Groups to oversee

services and support volunteer teams.

Required Qualifications

• Agreement with and commitment to CRC’s mission and values.
• B.A./B.S. degree.
• Five years of professional experience, including at least two years in a supervisory or
• leadership role in fundraising, program management, or nonprofit management.
• Exceptionally well-organized and flexible, with strong time-management skills, ability to set
• priorities, work independently and collaboratively, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of mental health conditions and challenges, through personal experience or
• professional training.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with people living with mental health challenges.
• Compassionate, confidential, and able to manage difficult conversations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Google Workspace, databases, and virtual meeting platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctoral) in a related field such as human services, mental
• health, nonprofit management, or another aligned discipline.
• Professional experience in a related field such as healthcare, employment/career counseling,
• communications, human resources, or nonprofit advancement.
• Experience working with volunteers and part-time staff.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts/Boston-area funding resources.
• A network of connections in aligned nonprofits.
• Commitment to increasing knowledge through partnerships and resource sharing.

Compensation and position details

This is a full-time (35 hours/week) independent contractor position. Compensation range is

$100,800–$109,200 gross annually, commensurate with experience. Work is primarily virtual, with

required occasional in-person meetings with the board, staff, clients, and external partners in the

Greater Boston area.

How to Apply

Send an email with a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three

professional references, attached as .pdf or .doc, with the subject line “CRC Director Application” to

apply@coleresourcecenter.org. The position will remain posted until filled.

For More Information

https://www.coleresourcecenter.org/career-opportunities