Director of Project Development

1 month ago


Brynmawr Blaenau Gwent, United Kingdom Bryn Mawr College Full time

Boston, MA/Philadelphia, PA | Full-Time Salaried
A wealth gap exists in our country that disproportionately impacts women and communities of color. Across the United States, financial assets remain a primary predictor of achievement, income, well-being, college access, and business ownership. As the Director of Development (DOD) at Compass Working Capital (“Compass”), you will help lead the direction and implementation of fundraising strategies and operations across individuals, corporations, and foundations. In partnership with the Chief Development & Communications Officer (CDCO) and other members of the Executive Team, you will contribute to expanding the organization’s revenue in line with Compass’ strategic plan to significantly increase its national scope and impact, in pursuit of its long-term goal to end asset poverty for 220,000 families with low incomes by 2030. This role will serve as an internal performance lead and external representative of Compass, engaging a broad spectrum of funders, partners, and supporters as the organization continues to grow and diversify its revenue streams.
For context, the Compass team, led by the CEO and the Chief Development & Communications Officer, is raising $4.75 million in philanthropy from foundations and corporations, and $725,000 from individuals this fiscal year. As Director of Development, you will play a leading role in growing the financial support for Compass in key fundraising and development areas and execute on reaching Compass’ ambitious goals as you orchestrate major fundraising appeals, plan and launch cultivation events for current and prospective donors, and manage and grow relationships with corporations, foundations, and individuals.


The Director of Development will supervise a Development & Communications Associate. The Director of Development will be responsible for leading the implementation and operations of Compass’ fundraising strategy. Lead planning and execution of two major fundraising appeals each year
Lead and support one or more local Advisory Boards
Manage relationships with local foundations and corporations, and some national foundations and corporations
Support CDCO to cultivate and steward top national foundation and corporate relationships and secure philanthropic support for programmatic expansion to new geographies
Write high-quality proposals and reports, in collaboration with the Development & Communications Associate, and ensure timely submission
Management of Team and Development Operations :
Develop, improve, and help maintain development management systems, as needed, including team’s use of Salesforce
Facilitate Development team meetings to support team learning and coordination of workflows to accomplish the team’s projects, activities, and goals throughout the year
Oversee timely processing and acknowledgement of all contributions by Development & Communications Associate, including review and approval of all drafted acknowledgement letters
Oversee online donation platform and gift processing systems
Compass seeks solutions-focused and collaborative leaders who have demonstrated alignment with Compass’ mission, either through lived, work, or volunteer experience in communities of people with low incomes. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on development leader seeking an opportunity to help build the development function in a growing, entrepreneurial nonprofit that values equity, innovation, and impact.
We seek candidates with previous experience in and a passion for development and undraising. Reviewing the qualifications can help you to better understand the expectations of this role.
Development experience in nonprofit fundraising field; institutional giving, grants management, and event management (including virtual events) experience preferred
Intellectual depth, maturity, and the ability to collaborate effectively and authentically with colleagues, senior leaders, and xternal partners
Excellent writing skills with an ability to reflect the Compass brand in written communications, combining data and storytelling to effectively communicate through emails, proposals, reports, and so on
Strong administrative, information management, and organizational skills, with an emphasis on time management and the ability to plan, organize, and implement numerous projects simultaneously
Experience using data to monitor progress toward team goals, identify problems, and make decisions
Capacity to build upon and think beyond standard industry practices to reach development goals in an equity-focused, entrepreneurial, and fast-growing organization
This position is currently remote, though we are expecting all employees to return to varying degrees of hybrid work as soon as we can safely return to the workplace following the COVID-19 pandemic. We seek candidates based in either Boston, MA or Philadelphia, PA, with the expectation of travel to the Boston office on occasion.
We’ll promote your professional growth and development by providing access to a competitive salary and benefits package and additional employee benefits that include but are not limited to:
Life insurance & disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Interested candidates are encouraged to promptly submit their application and cover letter through our online portal . Compass Working Capital is compliant with the American with Disabilities Act and we are c ommitted to ensuring individuals with disabilities receive the accommodations required for them to interview and/or work as a member of our team. Should you require accommodations, please contact: jyun@positivelypartners.



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