Foundation Director jobs in Springfield, MA

Regional Development Director 

Reports to: VP of Development

Location: Hybrid; 1 day on site in Easthampton, Massachusetts, 2 days remote 

Travel: Occasional travel required to Boston, MA

Part Time: 3 days/week

Compensation: $40/hr - $43/hr; or $50,000 - $54,000/annually (prorated from $83,000 - $89,000/ annual full-time equivalent salary)

Position Summary

The Regional Development Director will spearhead the growth of a vibrant community of supporters in Western Massachusetts. You are a mission-driven, relationship and results-oriented entrepreneurial professional with a growth mindset seeking to join our growing development team. You take joy in closing gifts and in expanding a robust network of donors and partners across Western MA. You will collaborate across the organization with all teams, the dynamic Development Committee, and external stakeholders.

Organization Summary

Our vision: Every child rooted in family and community. For 20 years Treehouse has worked to transform child welfare. Treehouse is an award-winning, fast-growing nonprofit. We drive innovation at the local, state, and national levels to create better lives for children and youth who have lived in foster care.

We support a national ReEnvisioning Foster Care movement. This work elevates lived-experience leaders and includes a national conference and podcast. Treehouse crafted the blueprint for community living that helps kids thrive. We build affordable housing that brings three generations together. Children excel in an entire neighborhood dedicated to their well-being. Older adults find new purpose as “honorary grandparents.” Each generation invests in each other with the support of on-site staff and programming. Our first neighborhood opened in Easthampton, MA in 2006. A second site in Boston is underway and national expansion plans are in development. 

The Regional Development Director will be responsible the following:

• Achieve ambitious fundraising goals from a wide range of funding sources: individuals, foundations, corporations, and public funders. 
• Provide input and execute on a comprehensive organizational annual fundraising plan to meet fundraising and community engagement goals for Western MA.
• Lead strategic fundraising from prospect research to closing gifts and building sustainable partnerships. 
• Create touch points with foundation funders to establish contacts, promote an understanding of Treehouse’s programs and initiative,  and oversee grant writing and grant implementation for all regional initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Development Committee to assist with fundraising and donor appreciation events.
• Provide input on the production of development-related communications and build a robust and active social media presence and regional promotion.
• Plan and execute raising Treehouse visibility across the region.
• Organize signature regional fundraising and appreciation events and support the national ReEnvisioning Conference.
• Represent Treehouse as key regional ambassador at external functions to promote awareness, cultivate new donors, and build stronger relationships with key stakeholders. 
• Prepare and present regular reports on progress towards fundraising goals, update information in donor databases, and analyze fundraising data to evaluate performance and adjust strategies as needed.

Essential qualifications and skills:

• Commitment to advancing anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice, and cultural humility. 
• Commitment to and experience in working in a mission-driven nonprofit setting.
• Willingness to bring authentic self with professionalism into the workplace.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to quickly produce high quality, professional‐looking written material. Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals and groups in a manner that engages the audience and encourages them to support the mission.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects involving staff, set priorities, manage multiple tasks, meet time-sensitive deadlines, and manage events.
• Strong attention to detail, guidance, and instruction.
• Possesses technical skills and knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles; proficient with donor and data management systems. 
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, board members, and key stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.
• Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to identify challenges and opportunities and develop creative solutions to meet fundraising goals.
• Eager to learn new systems that foster team productivity and collaboration.
• Demonstrated growth mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-7 years relevant experience
• Understanding of the regional philanthropic market
• People with lived experience in foster care are encouraged to apply
• Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) certification a plus, but not required

We recognize that strong candidates may not possess all our desired qualifications and skills. We are happy to work with candidates who are a good match for this role even if they do not have some of these qualifications and skills. If you believe you are a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits & Compensation

This is a part-time, 24 hour per week exempt hourly position. The annual pay range is $50,000 - $54,000, prorated from an annual full-time salary of $83,000, commensurate with experience. This position is hybrid, with 1 day on-site in our Easthampton, Massachusetts, office, and 2 days remote per week. Occasional travel to Boston, Massachusetts and occasional evening and weekend hours for events required. 

We offer a best in class paid time off package including 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks of vacation plus the last week of December off, and generous sick time and personal time. The position includes a generous benefits package of health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurances, and simple IRA retirement plan with 2% employer contribution. We offer flexible schedules and start and end times where possible. 

EO&D Statement

The Treehouse Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome team members from all backgrounds to join and enrich our team and we are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone can bring their authentic, original, and best selves to the work. We are stronger and better with you on our team! We welcome team members from all races and ethnicities, regions, countries of origin, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages to apply, and encourage BIPOC Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, women, non-binary, LGBTQIA , and people living with disabilities.