Job: Development Director

Northern Berkshire Community Coalition
61 Main Street
Suite 218
North Adams, MA 01247

Phone:413-663-7588
Fax:413-663-9877
Website:nbccoalition.org

Company Description:

The mission of the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is "Empowering the Northern Berkshire region to enhance the quality of life through our efforts at connecting, convening, and supporting all facets of the community." For the past 40 years the nbCC has brought people together and worked with the community to create programs that address local issues.


Job Title:
Development Director
Salary Range:Location:
$80,000 - $90,000 Per Year North Adams
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeFundraising/Development
Education Level:Work Experience:
Some High School Coursework
 5+
Required
Description:

Northern Berkshire Community Coalition (nbCC) Development Director

Reports to: Executive Director

Status: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Exempt

Position Summary

The Development Director leads nbCC’s fundraising and resource development efforts to ensure sustainable, diversified revenue in support of the organization’s mission. As a member of the leadership team, this role advances nbCC’s visibility, cultivates strong relationships with donors and partners, and integrates health equity, anti-racism, and community-driven values into all development activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Leadership

  • Serve on the leadership team with primary responsibility for fundraising strategy and revenue growth.
  • Establish and manage annual and long-term revenue goals, budgets, and work plans.
  • Partner with the Executive Director and Board on fundraising strategy and organizational priorities.

Fundraising & Donor Relations

  • Lead all development activities, including annual appeals, major gifts, fundraising events, and individual giving.
  • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects, including securing 4–5 major gifts annually.
  • Increase individual giving year over year through effective donor engagement and stewardship.
  • Serve as a visible and enthusiastic ambassador for nbCC.

Grants & Institutional Giving

  • Serve as nbCC’s primary grant writer.
  • Research, write, and submit grant proposals to government, foundation, and corporate funders.
  • Manage grant reporting and stewardship in collaboration with program and finance staff.

Systems, Communications & Collaboration

  • Manage the donor database, including gift entry, acknowledgements, tracking, and reporting.
  • Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator to align fundraising with marketing and outreach efforts.
  • Maintain strong relationships with the Board, donors, staff, and philanthropic partners.

Organizational Values & Culture

  • Advance an inclusive, welcoming workplace culture.
  • Integrate health equity, anti-racism, and community-driven decision-making into all fundraising efforts.
  • Participate in professional development and other duties as needed.
  • Participate in professional development and perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the responsibilities of the position.
Requirements:

  • Qualifications

    • 5–7+ years of nonprofit development experience with demonstrated success in major gifts and annual appeals.
    • Proven grant writing and foundation relations experience.
    • Track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
    • Ability to build relationships with diverse donors and community stakeholders.
    • Familiarity with northern Berkshire County preferred.

    Work Requirements

    • Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle; ability to travel throughout northern Berkshire County.
    • Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
    • Ability to support events and community activities, including light lifting and set-up.