Director of Development

Harbor Homes of Martha's Vineyard is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Director of Development to lead & grow the organization's fundraising program during an important period of expansion. Harbor Homes works to ensure that everyone on Martha's Vineyard has access to safe shelter, essential resources, & the support needed to build a thriving, self-sufficient life. We provide a continuum of housing, shelter, outreach, & supportive services for Islanders experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development will provide leadership for the annual fund, major gifts, foundation relations, & the Harbor Homes Center Capital Campaign while building the systems & relationships needed to sustain long-term philanthropic support. The Director of Development will work closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, staff, campaign volunteers, & fundraising consultants to achieve goals that directly support Harbor Homes? mission & future growth. Why Join Harbor Homes? Eligible full-time employees receive: A retirement plan with an employer match of up to 4%. An employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement providing up to $4,000 annually for eligible healthcare expenses. Three weeks of paid vacation to start. 40 hours of paid sick time annually. The opportunity to take on a significant leadership role in a growing, community-based organization addressing one of Martha's Vineyard's most pressing challenges. The Director of Development will: Lead Harbor Homes' comprehensive annual fundraising program & develop annual fundraising plans, calendars, goals, & strategies. Build & manage relationships with current & prospective donors, including leadership & major-gift prospects, through identification, cultivation, solicitation, recognition, & stewardship. Serve as the day-to-day manager of the Harbor Homes Center Capital Campaign. Coordinate campaign planning, prospect strategy, volunteer support, donor tracking, & reporting. Manage foundation relationships, identify new funding opportunities, & prepare competitive grant proposals & reports. Partner with the Executive Director, Board members, staff, volunteers, & consultants on fundraising strategy & execution. Develop compelling fundraising messages, case statements, appeals, & donor communications. Monitor fundraising performance & use data to guide strategy. Build & improve the systems needed to support Harbor Homes? long-term fundraising capacity. Perform other related duties as assigned. What You Bring: The ideal candidate is a confident relationship builder who is comfortable with both strategic planning & h&s-on execution. This person can move naturally between meeting with a major donor, preparing a grant proposal, analyzing fundraising results, & preparing a Board member or volunteer for a donor conversation. Ideal candidates will bring: Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. At least five years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, business development, sales, philanthropy, or a related field. Demonstrated success securing significant philanthropic investments, sponsorships, or major client relationships. Experience managing multiple fundraising initiatives or revenue-generating projects. Strong relationship-building & interpersonal communication skills. Excellent writing, presentation, & proposal-development abilities. Strong organizational, project-management, & analytical skills. Experience using donor CRM systems & fundraising databases; familiarity with Bloomerang or a similar system is preferred. An entrepreneurial, proactive, & adaptable approach. The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with donors, volunteers, Board members, colleagues, & community partners. A genuine commitment to Harbor Homes? mission & the people we serve. See complete job description when applying