CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Director of Development and Communications
Grow Food Northampton (posted Feb 6, 2026)
Grow Food Northampton in Northampton, MA is seeking a Director of Development and Communications (DoDC) to begin work in May, 2026 (in order to overlap briefly with our current DoDC). Here, below, is a snapshot of the position, and to see the full posting, please go to: https://www.growfoodnorthampton.org/about/workwithus/
Director of Development & Communications. Posted February 6, 2026 Job Type, Schedule
Compensation and Benefits: Full-time salaried and exempt; 40 hours per week. Pay range of $62,400 - $85,280/year. Benefits include four weeks paid vacation; 12 holidays; week+ off between Christmas and New Year’s; 15 sick days per year; 401(k) matched up to 4%; health insurance coverage at 80% employer contribution with optional dental coverage; and local food, technology, and professional development stipends. Grow Food Northampton values work-life balance and allows for flexibility in staff members’ daily schedules. To apply: Please send an email with title “DoDC Position” with résumé and cover letter to Alisa Klein, Co-Executive Director, alisa@growfoodnorthampton.org.
Deadline: Please apply by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026.
About Grow Food Northampton Grow Food Northampton (GFN) is a dynamic food and farming justice organization located in Northampton, MA. We are creating an alternative to industrialized agriculture and the broken national food system: a vibrant, equitable local food and farming system that is flourishing right here in our community. We work towards food justice and sovereignty for all -- the right of people to control their own food and agriculture systems, to have access to healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant foods, and to have land to grow food. We employ nine full-time and one part-time staff members, and work with hundreds of volunteers, interns, and program participants.
Position Description: GFN is seeking an experienced and creative Director of Development & Communications (DoDC) to lead the organization’s resource mobilization and communications work. The DoDC is central to sustaining GFN’s financial health by increasing consistent and diverse revenue streams for the organization. This role will grow GFN’s annual budget and capacity through all aspects of institutional, corporate, government, and grassroots fundraising. They will also mobilize community volunteers, and oversee the development and implementation of strategic communications initiatives. The DoDC will ensure alignment with GFN’s Fundraising Principles, which are rooted in grassroots resource mobilization and community-centric fundraising approaches. The ideal candidate for this role will be passionate about the mission of Grow Food Northampton and love to collaborate. They will be a talented communicator and writer, a strategic thinker, and have years of experience in the field of nonprofit fundraising.
Grant Writer
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home (posted Feb 6, 2026)
Grant Writer Supervisor: Senior Manager of Development Part-time 15-20 hours per week Pay Range: $30-36 per hour
Application process: All applicants are required to submit both a cover letter and resume to be considered. If selected during the interview process, writing samples will be requested.
Overview: We are looking for a Grant Writer to join our dynamic and enthusiastic team! This part-time, position is a key player in our Development Department. The Grant Writer supports our mission through ownership of the grant funding lifecycle: this includes prospecting, proposal development, foundation communications, post-award stewardship, and reporting.
Responsibilities: • Research and identify grant opportunities that align with The Mount’s mission. • Collaborate with the Development team and other departments to strategically plan how to approach prospects and opportunities. • Draft, edit, and finalize grant proposals by working collaboratively across team to gather narratives, budgets, and supporting materials necessary for each proposal. • Ensure all submissions meet funder guidelines, deadlines, and compliance requirements. • Manage post-award grant activities, including tracking reporting requirements, maintaining funder correspondence, and preparing progress and final reports. • Work closely with the Manager of Individual Giving who oversees corporate and business sponsorships. • Maintain an organized calendar of grant deadlines and reporting requirements
Qualifications and Skills: • Minimum of three years’ experience of grant writing with demonstrated success securing funding. • Experience managing full grant lifecycle from prospect research through post-award compliance. • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with strong attention to detail • Strong research and analytical abilities, including experience using online grant databases • Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite and complex databases; comfort learning new technologies
Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
Vice President, Development
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights (posted Jan 29, 2026)
Vice President, Development
About The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a 501(c)(4) organization, is the premier coalition of more than 240 national organizations that promotes and protects civil and human rights in America. The Leadership Conference has coordinated federal strategy and action, including national lobbying and regulatory efforts on behalf of every major civil rights law since 1957. To learn more about The Leadership Conference, please visit www.civilrights.org.
The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization, builds public will for federal civil rights policies that promote and protect civil and human rights in the US. Founded in 1969 as the education and research arm of The Leadership Conference, the Education Fund’s campaigns empower people and advocates to push for progressive change in the US. To learn more about the Education Fund, please visit www.leadershipconferenceedfund.org.
The Opportunity The Leadership Conference is seeking a VP, Development (VP) to help power that fight for justice and equity as a strategic development leader in partnership with other senior leaders across the organization. The VP, Development, serves as a key senior team member and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting the organization. In partnership with the President and CEO and EVP/COO, this position is responsible for all fundraising and development activities.
The successful candidate will help forge new strategies, tactics and relationships to build The Leadership Conference’s visibility, impact, and sustainability. The VP will have primary responsibility for designing and implementing the forward-leaning strategies to steward new foundations and corporations, as well as individual donors and continue to sustain the organization’s approximately $18M budget through the identification, and successful cultivation of institutional grants, individual giving, major donors, and corporate support. The VP will also oversee a donor event that drive visibility, engagement, and revenue. They will expand and diversify The Leadership Conference’s national foundation, and individual donor base and pipeline and will work collaboratively across the matrixed organization to secure funding for new initiatives. This position will report to the President & CEO and manages a talented development team of six professionals. This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.
Candidate Profile The VP will be a strategic fundraiser that can translate complex, rapidly evolving advocacy work into clear narratives and compelling donor communications. They will serve as a trusted frontline fundraiser and external ambassador, partnering closely with the CEO to represent the organization with major donors, foundation partners, and key stakeholders. The following offers an aspirational view of the ideal candidate profile; we encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups. Vision and Strategy · Provide vision, leadership, and strategy for stewardship and sustainable growth across the Leadership Conference and The Education Fund. · Work with the President and CEO, as well with other senior leaders, to establish and execute long- and short-term strategic development priorities aimed at increasing support from individuals, foundations, and the corporate community. · In collaboration with the senior leadership team, develop and implement strategies to elevate and maintain the profile of The Leadership Conference, while developing strategies, tactics and ensuring stewardship of relationships. · Work closely with the President to develop and implement successful strategies for continued effective stewardship and growth. · Engage with the Boards of Directors of The Leadership Conference and The Education Fund on effective cultivation and stewardship. · Serve as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team; lead change and identify and prioritize new development opportunities. Cultivation and Stewardship · Strengthen existing foundation, corporate and individual donor relationships through authentic relationship building and passion for the mission of The Leadership Conference, to develop a strong rapport and deep understanding of individual and institutional connections to the organization. · Increase the donor base through proactive identification, thoughtful cultivation, and acquisition of new supporters and funding sources, especially from the foundation and individual donor communities. · Strengthen the major donor program at The Leadership Conference. · Secure transformational level gifts and build strong revenue support through compelling, donor-centered relationship building in partnership with the President and CEO, and the c3 and c4 Boards. Management and Leadership · Lead, motivate, and inspire a strong and cohesive development team, ensuring high levels of professionalism, innovation, solicitation, stewardship, and accountability. · Effectively guide and support the President and CEO and Board members through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship processes and strategies. · Collaborate with colleagues to support the achievement of the organization’s overall mission while promoting a culture of respect and mutual support. · Develop overall development objectives and specific goals for members of the development team and plans to ensure success. · Implement best practices with respect to use of data, research, and analysis in identifying sources of support and in developing revenue projections and customized approaches to donors, among other issues. · Supervise staff and vendor engagement in key events annually.
In addition, strong candidates will offer: · Record of commitment to civil and human rights and a deep belief in the mission of The Leadership Conference/The Education Fund. · 10+ years of professional experience with demonstrated success developing and implementing comprehensive and strategic development programs. · Strong action orientation with a spirit of creativity and innovation. · Experience expanding, cultivating, and stewarding strong donor relationships over time. · Record of team management success and the ability to mentor and motivate staff. · Ability to create a culture of philanthropy across the organization. · Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships. · Flexible and entrepreneurial style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives. · Excellent information management skills and internal department management. · Ability to work both independently but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority.
Compensation and Benefits Our most valuable resource is the people who make up The Leadership Conference. Regardless of your position at The Leadership Conference, your efforts will impact meaningful work that positively affects individuals and communities nationwide. The target salary range for this position is $210,891– $260,196. The range provided is the minimum and maximum salary. The Leadership Conference, in good faith, believes that at the time of this posting, it is willing to pay the advertised salary for the position. Exact compensation is commensurate with experience and reflects internal comparisons. Salaries are just one component of The Leadership Conference’s total compensation package. The Leadership Conference is committed to supporting our staff’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being through a robust benefits package for you, eligible dependents, and domestic partners. It includes generous paid time off, including fifteen (15) federal holidays, as well as biweekly organization-specific holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and transit benefits. You’ll also have access to professional development assistance and an Employee Assistance Program.
The Leadership Conference has formally recognized a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 2 – AFL-CIO. The Leadership Conference and the Union, guided by a CBA, work together in good faith and are motivated by a shared history and commitment to this organization. In-Office Work Policy The Leadership Conference has implemented a hybrid Return-to-Office in three phases. As of September 1, 2025, the first phase requires staff members to work in person from the office at least 2 days per month. As of January 1, 2026, the second phase requires staff members to work in person from the office at least 1 day per week or 4 days per month. The final phase begins on April 1, 2026; staff members will be required to work in person from the office at least 2 days per week or 8 days per month. All positions are subject to the In-Office Work Policy summarized above. (A more detailed description of the policy – to include how in-office workdays are to be scheduled – is available upon request from People & Culture.) Please note that staff members are exempt from working in person if they have received medical accommodation or if their position is designated as temporarily or permanently remote.
Contact DSG | Koya has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Molly Brennan and Trisha Sutrisno. Submit a compelling cover letter and resume by https://talent-profile.dsgco.com/search/v2/22739. All inquiries are strictly confidential. DSG | Koya is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email NonprofitSearchOps@divsearch.com. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process. The Leadership Conference is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race/ethnicity; color; religion; national origin; citizenship or immigration status, subject to the obligation to comply with any applicable requirements of federal immigration law; sex (including pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, false pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding, reproductive health decisions, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, intersex traits and other sex characteristics, and sex stereotypes); age; marital status; personal appearance (including size and weight); family responsibilities; political affiliation; disability; matriculation; genetic information; veteran status; credit information; housing status; socioeconomic status; source of income; criminal legal involvement, unless for a legitimate business reason that is permitted under applicable law; union membership or activities; status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking; and any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. About DSG | Koya DSG | Koya, a DSG Global company, is the nation’s premier search firm dedicated to mission-driven leadership. Since its founding in 2004, DSG | Koya has had an exclusive focus on mission-driven clients and was founded on the belief that the right leader can transform an organization and have a deep and measurable impact on our world. DSG | Koya works with nonprofits & NGOs, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world. DSG Global is consistently recognized by Forbes on its top 10 list of “America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms” and is an industry leader in recruiting transformational leaders for a changing world. The firm is deliberately different in its approach, with best-in-class teams who have decades of experience in cultivating inclusive leaders, understanding the dimensions of diversity, and building equitable teams. Learn more about DSG | Koya via the https://www.dsgco.com/industry/nonprofit-and-social-impact/ To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6887302
Senior Philanthropic Officer, Major Gifts
Smith College (posted Jan 15, 2026)
Job Summary As part of a collaborative team working toward a shared goal, manage a geographically assigned pool of 125 to 200 prospective donors through the fund-raising continuum from discovery, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, focusing on rated major gift ($100K+) prospects. Travel frequently in geographically assigned territory to engage and solicit Smith alumnae, parents and friends. Gift conversations will include annual fund, endowed, capital, current restricted and planned gift components. Work with and support the president, vice president, board members and other key fundraising volunteers in their fundraising efforts and goals. Plan and implement events focused on College’s strategic initiatives and on expanding a culture of philanthropy. Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. #ALMDEV
Essential Functions
- Major Gift Fundraising (80%): Manage a portfolio of individual major gift prospects in assigned region(s), maintaining frequent personalized contact, often traveling to meet the donors. Qualify, cultivate and solicit donors for funding to meet institutional priorities and specific fundraising goals. Design and implement effective and donor-centric strategies to actively engage donors and lead to solicitation. Conduct annual gift solicitation for all assigned prospects. Work with donors and College leadership to match the priority needs of the College with a donor’s philanthropic vision. Spearhead creative and strategic thinking for innovative approaches that inspire donors to make major level gifts, and formally close the gift process according to the Gift Acceptance policy and other practices and procedures. Become fluent and knowledgeable about the college, its fundraising priorities, practices and procedures, its strategic plan and future vision, its values and its history. Articulate these persuasively and compellingly to individuals and groups. As needed, provide strategic and tactical support to involve the president, vice president, other senior cabinet members, key faculty, and volunteer leadership in developing individual major gift prospect relationships. Participate when required, in strategic planning for the president’s development travel schedule and review of presidential prospects. Produce pre-visit briefing materials, and post-visit follow-up communications and proposal plans. Meet or exceed established metrics and goals for visits, solicitations, gifts and other meaningful contact with assigned prospects. Promptly record contact reports and carry out other essential follow up activities and ensure accurate documentation of prospect strategies, solicitation plans and contacts and their entry into the college’s prospect management system. Analyze activities to achieve progress towards stated goals. Effectively utilize administrative support and support the work of other colleagues to achieve established goals. Collaborate effectively with other frontline fundraisers, Donor Relations, Gift Planning, Events, Smith Fund and Class Managers to ensure effective, individualized strategies for each prospect. Serve as creative problem solver, prospect strategist, and collaborative support to the Major Gifts team. Strategize, support and participate in prospect-focused and alumnae-related events in assigned region, on-campus, and virtually.
- Departmental Projects (10%): Assist the Director of Major Gifts and/or the Associate Vice President for Development with departmental projects or priorties as directed. May include serving as Development liaison to signature on-campus program/s and/or coordinating particular initiatives to further strategic plans within Alumnae Relations and Development.
- Support Leadership Fundraising and Regional Strategies (5%): Participate in strategic planning for the president’s development travel schedule. Organize and staff the president, and other senior leaders and faculty, on meetings with key gift prospects in the assigned territory. Produce pre-visit briefing materials, and post-visit contact reports, follow-up communications and proposal plans. Liaise with Principal and Leadership Gifts and alumnae volunteers in region.
- Other Duties (5%): Participate in departmental training, college-wide programming and other initiatives to understand the college and its history, values, priorities and constituencies. Participate in team meetings and task forces as appropriate. Performs other related duties as assigned. All employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required and at least five years of progressively responsible fund raising experience required, with a proven record of six-figure and seven figure gift fundraising success or an equivalent combination of education/experience. Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree preferred. Experience in higher education, particularly within a women’s liberal arts college, is preferred, as is experience working with alumni, parents and families, and volunteer and academic leadership. Experience with private and family foundations and knowledge of gift planning tools and techniques is helpful. Familiarity with the Smith community and campus is a plus.
Skills: Demonstrated record of success in raising six and seven figure gifts. Desire to meet and exceed goals, demonstrated knowledge of prospect management best practices with high-capacity donors; ability to engage in collaborative problem solving with prospects and colleagues; highly organized in portfolio and time management. Superb verbal, written, and listening communications skills. Must be able to establish and maintain excellent rapport with donor constituents as well as on-campus colleagues. Able to operate both independently and as an active participant in team-based strategies and solicitation approaches. Ability to exercise sound judgment, diplomacy, confidentiality, and to exhibit a mature, professional approach at all times. Versatile in standard office computer skills and donor database systems. #ALMDEV
Associate Director - NMH Fund
Northfield Mount Hermon (posted Jan 7, 2026)
Associate Director, NMH Fund Northfield Mount Hermon (NMH) seeks a motivated and strategic Associate Director for the NMH Fund to help drive revenue through leadership annual giving. Reporting to the NMH Fund Director, the Associate Director will take a digital-first approach to engaging alumni, parents, and friends capable of making annual gifts between $1,879 and $10,000.
The Associate Director will play a vital role in strengthening NMH’s culture of philanthropy by managing a large portfolio of donors and prospects, developing engagement strategies, and executing digital fundraising initiatives. This position has an expected salary range of $70,000 - $75,000 annually. Why NMH Comprehensive insurances, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability A robust 10.5% 403(b) contribution (with a 3% employee contribution) Generous paid time off, including four weeks of annual paid vacation Tired of packing lunch? Enjoy meals in our dining hall while on duty and save an average of $2,700 a year. Tuition remission for dependent children of high school age who meet the acceptance requirements of the school
About NMH Northfield Mount Hermon, an independent boarding and day school located in the beautiful Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts, was founded on the principles of inclusivity and community — values that have been central to the school’s mission since 1879. NMH engages the intellect, compassion, and talents of its students, empowering them to act with humanity and purpose. A
Day in the Life The Associate Director will spend the majority of their time (75% or more) on direct digital outreach, including calls, emails, text, video conferencing, and other creative methods of engagement. Managing a portfolio of several hundred prospects, this individual will implement tailored communication cadences, design acquisition and renewal strategies, and create upgrade opportunities for leadership annual giving. In partnership with the NMH Fund Director, they will develop strategies for targeted donor segments such as alumni, parents, young alumni, students, employees, and Loyalty Circle societies. The Associate Director will also play a lead role in digital fundraising initiatives, including NMH’s annual Giving Day, and will recruit, train, and collaborate with class volunteers to strengthen peer-to-peer outreach. Additional responsibilities include representing NMH at Advancement events while contributing to broader departmental initiatives.
Required Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required Minimum of three years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, sales, or related sector with a track record of securing new donors or clients Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to build authentic connections with a wide range of constituents Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and CRM databases (Slate preferred) High standards of professionalism, discretion, and donor stewardship Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community and to NMH’s mission and values Ability to move up to 25 pounds occasionally; remain stationary and use a computer for extended periods of time; perform tasks requiring attention, memory, and information-processing in a busy office environment. This is an in-office position.