CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Annual Gift Officer
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame (posted Apr 2, 2026)

Annual Gift Officer

Position Summary The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame seeks an Annual Gift Officer to grow and strengthen the organization's base of annual donors, with a particular focus on leadership-level gifts of up to $50,000. This role leads the strategy, execution, and growth of a comprehensive annual giving program while also managing a portfolio of leadership giving prospects. The Officer is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individuals who have the capacity to increase their annual support over time and potentially move into higher giving levels.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Management. Design and execute a multi-channel annual giving strategy (email, direct mail, social media, giving days, peer-to-peer initiatives, and stewardship campaigns).
Portfolio Management. Manage a portfolio of 300-400 prospects. Conduct regular outreach (phone, email and in-person) to qualify capacity and move donors toward leadership-level giving.
Donor Acquisition. Identify prospective donors and build segmented donor journeys and appeals tailored for broad-based donors and leadership-level prospects.
Donor Solicitation. Conduct 75+ substantive interactions annually, including 20+ solicitations of leadership-level annual gifts. • Stewardship. Execute stewardship touchpoints including personal outreach, thank-you calls, impact reports, and small cultivation events.
Administration. Maintain accurate records in our Salesforce-based CRM.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
Three to five years of professional fundraising or relationship-management experience, ideally with annual giving, leadership giving, or donor engagement.
Demonstrated ability to manage a donor portfolio and successfully close annual gifts.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster meaningful donor relationships.
Highly motivated to secure support through direct solicitations both in person and virtually.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across email, phone, and in-person interactions.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
High degree of integrity, initiative, creativity, and follow-through.
Proficiency with donor databases preferably SalesForce; understanding of data segmentation and analytics.
Passion for the mission of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and commitment to its core values.
Ability to travel as needed for donor meetings and events.

We Offer:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
403(b) (matching)
Paid time off
13 Holidays
Life Insurance

About the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and celebrating the game of basketball at every level—men and women, amateur and professional players, coaches, and contributors—both domestically and internationally. The Hall of Fame museum is home to more than 475 inductees and over 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Nearly 200,000 people visit the Hall of Fame museum each year to learn about the game, experience the interactive exhibits, and test their skills on the Jerry Colangelo 'Court of Dreams.' Best known for its annual marquee Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the game’s elite, the Hall of Fame also operates over 150 high school and collegiate competitions annually throughout the country and abroad. For more information on the Basketball Hall of Fame organization, its museum, and events, visit hoophall.com and follow @hoophallU.

If interested, please send resume and cover letter to jobs@hoophall.com

Development Director
Berkshire Immigrant Center (posted Mar 16, 2026)

Director of Philanthropy
Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA (posted Mar 10, 2026)

Overview Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Philanthropy plays a key role in the engagement of our community in philanthropic support of Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA mission. You will design and execute comprehensive plans to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward existing and prospective mid-level and major gifts donors. With direction and support from the CEO, you are responsible for major gift fundraising, as well as the Annual Fund and related operations.

Strategy and Management: Develop Annual Fund and Individual gifts strategies aligned with the organization’s mission and goals ● Create and utilize philanthropic goals, objectives, and a moves management system to guide and track activities ● Organize and oversee the execution of the Annual Giving ● Supervise the Development Operations Specialist Donor Cultivation, Engagement and Solicitation ● Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors; solicit and secure four- and five-figure gifts ●Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors through customized strategies ● Conduct 10 donor meetings each month ● Develop well written proposals and progress reports ● Partner with the Chief Program Officer and Executive Director of Community Engagement to develop and execute Parent Giving Plan as a key part of the Annual Fund ● In partnership with the Executive Director of Community Engagement, organize and oversee cultivation events and other engagement activities; create compelling fundraising materials and presentations that utilize consistent messaging aligned with our mission, values, and goals

Development Operations: Manage development budget ● Support CEO during comprehensive campaign ● Oversee donor database, gift processing and reporting ● Serve as back up key user of Raisers Edge (to Development Operations Specialist) ● Ensure compliance with leading practices, standards and policies for philanthropy Collaboration and Coordination ● Collaborate with Community Engagement and Finance to align messaging and reporting ● Work closely with the Community Engagement team to ensure consistent and effective messaging aligned with our mission, values and goals ● Work effectively with the CEO, senior leaders, consultants and Board ● Collaborate with the CEO, senior leaders, and Board members to engage them in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship

Qualifications: ●Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5-10 years of successful fundraising experience, including major gifts ● Demonstrated success soliciting and closing four- and five-figure gifts, and experience coaching others on fundraising. ● Demonstrated experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporations. ● Knowledge of effective fundraising strategies and trends; strong computer skills. Raiser’s Edge experience is a plus. ● Proven experience supervising others. ● Strong organizational and planning skills with attentiveness to details; demonstrated ability to drive multiple concurrent projects while meeting deadlines independently and successfully. ● Ability to engage and support diverse communities ● Outstanding interpersonal skills, including team and relationship building, as well as the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with various levels of staff, and Board ● Proven commitment to excellence, effective teamwork, and a discipline for organizing and attending to details in a timely manner ● Current driver’s license with clean driving record and have reliable ability to travel within the region. ● Must pass background clearances and provide proof of recent medical physical & immunization records as required by MA regulations.

Hours of Work: Willingness and ability to commit to longer hours as needed including evenings and weekends, for board, alumni and development events. Hybrid position with ability to work remotely from within commutable distance to the main office and be willing to travel to office regularly as agreed upon.

Compensation: Starting salary is $100,000 - $150,000 commensurate with experience based on a Full-Time employment.

Excellent Benefits to Include: Hybrid remote/flexible work schedule • Generous paid time off • Generous employer contribution to medical/vision and dental insurance • Retirement plan with 12% employer contribution with additional retirement accounts available • Employer-paid disability and life insurance • Supplemental life insurance • Eligible enrollment for your children in our Day Camp and/or Residential Camp

Donor Relations Manager
Way Finders (posted Mar 9, 2026)

Donor Relations Manager

Way Finders is a Top Workplaces for Nonprofit organization, named as an employer of choice because our employees said so! At Way Finders, we are passionately invested in lifting up the region’s people, places, and systems. Though our team performs a wide variety of functions, we are united by our shared mission: to build and advocate for a thriving region; to improve the stability and economic mobility of families and individuals; and to develop and manage a robust range of safe, affordable housing options. Interested in joining our team of dedicated professionals? Way Finders is currently seeking a Donor Relations Manager.

The Donor Relations Manager is responsible for managing donor data, stewardship processes, fundraising communications, and volunteer engagement to support a strong and sustainable development program. This role oversees all aspects of the donor database; manages donor and volunteer communications; supports individual, corporate, and foundation fundraising; and plays an integral role in executing development events.

Benefits include: 20 days of accrued paid time-off in year one | 15+ holidays annually | Health, dental, and vision insurance options FROM DAY ONE | Educational assistance | Medical Reimbursement Account | Dependent Care Account | 403(b) retirement plan with employer match | Life insurance | Short-term and long-term disability insurance | Transportation benefits | Employee Assistance Program | Annual staff picnic! Wage starts between $56,000 and $63,500 per year depending on equivalent qualifications. Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The candidate will work in a hybrid-remote manner. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required for events.

Responsibilities include:

Coordinate donor recognition and stewardship activities for individuals, foundations, and businesses, in partnership with the Director of Development
Collaborate with department colleagues to implement donor education, engagement, and stewardship efforts; support the development and distribution of donor-facing communications and fundraising marketing materials that are consistent across platforms
Administer and maintain the development database, ensuring accurate, confidential, and consistent records
Monitor and improve database processes; update documentation; remain current on system updates and training
Manage gift processing in partnership with the finance team, including reconciliations, audit preparation, and tax reporting
Prepare reports and data analyses to identify trends, support pipeline development, and inform revenue forecasting
Conduct and synthesize prospect research for major gift, corporate, and foundation opportunities
Collaborate with Director to organize, manage, and grow the volunteer program
Assist with volunteer recruitment, placement, communications, and appreciation efforts
Assist with planning, scheduling, and logistics for development meetings and events, to include guest lists, invitations across print and digital channels, RSVPs, and the coordination of event communications
Coordinate registration, guest communications, and day-of event operations to ensure exceptional attendee experience
Lead procurement of in-kind donations, including raffle items, gift baskets, and other event-related contributions; track event inventories, materials, and contributions; support post-event reconciliation and acknowledgments
Assist with special projects that support fundraising strategies and organizational goals
Contribute to internal collaboration and planning through data insights, analysis, and participation in prospecting and revenue forecasting discussions

Requirements include:

5 years’ equivalent experience in development or a related role, with 1 year as a field specialist; a combination of experience plus a Bachelor’s degree may be a substitute
Preference for experience in a nonprofit setting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and ease in learning new software or technology; preference for experience with database applications
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated expertise in donor database management, including data hygiene, query building, reporting, and workflow optimization
Strong writing skills, including experience creating compelling donor communications and fundraising content for digital and print channels
Advanced organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention-to-detail
Ability to analyze and manage competing priorities in a complex and fast-paced environment
Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical data stewardship
Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends as required

Way Finders is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is available to all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or veteran status. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals.

Assistant Director of Alumnae Leadership and Career Engagement
Smith College (posted Mar 5, 2026)

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Engagement Programs, Alumnae Leadership and Career Engagement, the Assistant Director leads the project management, event coordination, and administrative implementation of Smith College’s alum leadership and career engagement program. The role is responsible for end-to-end execution of approved programs, including workshops, webinars, and the Alum Career Coaches program, as well as serving as the lead project manager for the Reunion Student Program during the spring season. The Assistant Director collaborates closely with alums, volunteers, student workers, departmental colleagues, and cross-campus partners to ensure high-quality, consistent delivery of programs and communications. The role manages student workers, supports volunteer engagement and stewardship for the career program, maintains processes and documentation, and provides operational data and reporting to inform strategy. The Assistant Director role models excellent service as a representative of the College and supports Smith’s commitment to a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. 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:

Program Administration and Implementation (40%): The Assistant Director for Alumnae Leadership and Career Engagement oversees the successful administration of career workshops, webinars, and related resources in collaboration with Alumnae Relations & Development colleagues and campus partners. They enact the operational tasks necessary to move program delivery forward, including Zoom meeting and webinar setup, technical support during sessions, scheduling, preparation of materials, and post-program follow-up communications. They coordinate logistics and communications with campus partners and vendors as needed to support program execution and delegate and oversee tasks assigned to fellow staff or student interns supporting workshops, webinars, documentation, and follow-up; provide training, supervision, and quality control. The Assistant Director is responsible for maintaining accurate and current process documentation, templates, and preparation materials for program offerings; identifying opportunities for incremental improvements to existing systems. They are responsible for supporting volunteer management for the Alum Career Coaches program by coordinating intake of new coaches, maintaining accurate records, and aligning coaches with workshops and program needs.

Project Management (30%): The Assistant Director will lead project management for the Alumnae Leadership and Career Engagement program under the direction of the Director. Programming includes a webinar series, career coaching, digital resources, events and other engagement opportunities. Project planning includes timeline, tasks, budget, and human resources needed for each. The Assistant Director will be expected to maintain master project plans, developing and maintaining work-back schedules and task assignments required to deliver approved programs. Coordinating with ARD Communications and other colleagues to ensure promotional planning and monthly alignment of social media and other communications priorities. Coordinate preparation for volunteer and coach meetings, including agendas, briefing materials, and documentation, and share synthesized feedback gathered from surveys and other available data streams with the Director to inform planning.

Seasonal Reunion Student Program Responsibilities (15%): The Assistant Director serves as the project manager and lead for the Reunion Student Program (RSP), and is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of student hiring at Reunion. For this work, the Assistant Director of Alumnae Career Programs maintains a dotted-line supervisory relationship with the Director of Alumnae Engagement, whose team has primary responsibility for the overall Reunion program. In this capacity, the Director of Alumnae Engagement provides consultation and guidance to ensure that the Reunion Student Program is in alignment with Reunion timelines, priorities, and overall strategy. This structure is intended to support clarity, coordination, and effective collaboration across teams, and does not replace primary supervisory responsibility which remains with the Director of Alumnae Leadership and Career Engagement. The Assistant Director will coordinate hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of student employees supporting Reunion programming, including maintaining timelines, workflows, and communications related to RSP and partnering with administrative staff and campus colleagues to ensure successful execution. During the Reunion planning and execution period, this work is prioritized and other responsibilities scaled back to make space.

Data, Reporting, and Quality Control (10%): The Assistant Director will ensure accurate collection and consolidation of participation data, survey results, and operational metrics related to the program. They will compile and distill data produced by colleagues (e.g., Communications, assessment partners, survey tools) into concise operational reports for the Director. They will monitor consistency and quality of the participant experience across programs and recommend operational adjustments to improve delivery. Other Functions (5%): Perform other duties as assigned by management. Participate in team meetings, task forces and committees as required. Back up other staff needs as necessary. Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIRED Qualifications (education, experience, certifications, licenses, knowledge, skills): Bachelor's Degree 5 years of experience

Skills: must be a self-starter strong written/verbal communication well-developed technology and data skills; a high standard of integrity; the ability to work with and motivate others; must be well organized, flexible and creative. must possess solid interpersonal skills; the ability to work in a team-oriented environment and ability to work well under pressure while handling multiple tasks; be successful in meeting deadlines; and be able to work independently. commitment to and respect for the contributions of volunteers.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working on higher education or in a career support field is preferred.

Skills: CRMs Video conferencing software like Zoom Google suite Canva

Executive Director
Williamstown Rural Lands (posted Mar 4, 2026)

Senior Manager of Executive Administration (Full-Time, Onsite)
MASS MoCA (posted Feb 22, 2026)

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.