Senior Director of Advancement We're hiring a Senior Director of Advancement who wants to lead fundraising strategy while staying personally involved in the relationships that drive philanthropic growth. You'll step into a hands-on leadership role managing a donor portfolio, cultivating significant gifts, developing institutional partnerships, and leading an advancement team. This is an opportunity for an experienced fundraiser who enjoys being a player-coach while working closely with executive leadership and the Board to advance the organization's mission. Why this role is compelling • Base salary of $150,000–$175,000 • Onsite 5 days per week with direct access to organizational leadership • Hands-on ownership of donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship • Opportunity to lead and develop an advancement team • Strategic partnership with executive leadership and the Board • Significant involvement with major donors, foundations, corporations, and community partners • Opportunity to influence long-term fundraising strategy and philanthropic growth
What makes you a great fit:
  • You bring 10+ years of progressive fundraising experience
  • You have successfully managed your own donor portfolio
  • You have a proven track record of cultivating and securing major gifts
  • You have experience managing and developing fundraising or advancement professionals
  • You're comfortable serving as both a strategic leader and hands-on fundraiser
  • You hold a bachelor's degree; an advanced degree is preferred
  • Healthcare, nonprofit, human services, education, or public-sector experience is a plus
Compensation & Benefits:
  • Base salary: $150,000–$175,000
  • Health, dental & vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term & long-term disability insurance
  • Up to 4 weeks of vacation
  • 12 paid holidays
  • $4,000 annual professional development allowance
  • Retirement: 403(b) plan
  • Up to $1,000 in tuition reimbursement

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Level

Manager

Salary

$150,000–$175,000

Location

Lowell, MA

Occupation

Fundraising Managers

Industry

Grantmaking Foundations

Posted

17 days ago

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