Development Manager

Agency: JDI (Jane Doe Inc.), The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and 

Domestic Violence

Position Title: Development Manager

Reports to: Deputy Director

Status: Full time (35hours/week), Exempt

Organization

Jane Doe Inc. (JDI) is a vibrant and effective statewide social justice coalition that is working to 

create a safer, healthier, and freer Massachusetts beyond abuse. With our 67 member programs, 

other state and territorial sexual and domestic violence coalitions, and key local and national 

partners, JDI strives to create social change by addressing the root causes of violence and 

promoting justice, safety, and healing for survivors. At its core, our work includes public policy 

and systems advocacy, prevention and movement building, messaging and communications, 

membership services, training, and education. JDI’s member programs provide advocacy and 

support to tens of thousands of survivors each year in the Commonwealth. Guided by the voices 

of survivors, JDI brings together organizations and people committed to ending sexual and 

domestic violence. 

Position Summary

JDI seeks to hire a dynamic and skilled development professional to support the innovative work 

of JDI, a diverse statewide membership-based advocacy coalition. This is a unique opportunity to 

support the organization's expansion and sustainability efforts. This full-time position (35 

hours/week) performs responsibilities that are both outward-facing and operationally focused. 

The Manager works under the direction of the Deputy Director to support all areas of JDI’s

private resource generation and capacity building efforts. The ideal candidate would have 

experience with private fundraising, including maintaining a donor database, working with a 

team to coordinate fundraising events, engaging in donor stewardship activities, and being an 

enthusiastic community connector with individuals, corporations, and community-based 

collaborators. This person will also be detailed oriented, exhibit grace under pressure, welcome 

diverse perspectives, have a sense of humor, and have a strong commitment to ethical 

fundraising in service to sustaining and building JDI’s programmatic capacity.

JDI’s office is located in Boston, and candidates will be expected to commute as required and 

work in a hybrid setting. Candidates will also be expected to be able to frequently travel to 

community events, usually in the Greater Boston area.

JDI holds in-person meetings 2-3 times per month with additional onsite work for meetings or 

events as needed. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to work independently and 

remotely.

Position Responsibilities

Development Operations

• Collaborate with the Deputy Director and Executive Director to set and implement 

JDI’s annual fundraising plan and calendar, which includes an annual mailing, small 

events, annual signature fundraising event, corporate sponsorships, and engaging in 

direct solicitations of support with donors and prospective donors.

• Support the Deputy Director with the implementation of strategies to diversify this 

funding base to cultivate new support.

• Ensure fundraising information is updated in a timely manner in Little Green Light,

JDI’s customer relationship management (CRM) platform.

• Maintain email distribution lists in Constant Contact to support donor 

communications.

• Support the creation of print and digital collateral materials in support of JDI’s 

fundraising work, including, but not limited to, newsletters, annual appeal, outreach 

materials for fundraising events, donor solicitation and pledge cards, in collaboration

with JDI staff and communications consultants. This includes collateral creation or 

coordination, and liaising with vendors to ensure deadlines and budgets are kept.

• Work with Deputy Director and Finance team to manage the logistics of development 

operations, including gift receiving, processing, and acknowledgment.

• Collaborate with Deputy Director to research prospects and prioritize potential donors for 

engagement.

• As an ambassador for JDI, work with staff to thoughtfully describe JDI’s programmatic

goals and plans, identify opportunities to expand and elevate JDI’s work and role as a 

thought leader in the domestic violence and sexual assault field with the public and 

private sectors, individuals, the business community, and other entities.

Event Coordination

• Work with guidance from, and in partnership with, JDI’s Deputy Director, Executive 

Director, the development committee of the Board, and JDI staff. 

• Support above team with the coordination of JDI’s signature fundraising event, Spring 

Into Action. This may include coordination of event logistics, staffing host committee, 

tracking sponsor outreach and supporting sponsor stewardship, soliciting and

stewarding in-kind auction donors, generating acknowledgements, and implementing 

follow-up plan.

Membership Support 

• Support ongoing membership capacity building in fundraising, communications, event 

management, and external relations through participation in or co-facilitation of 

bimonthly Hot Topics convening.

Communications and External Relations

• Be a warm, welcoming, and effective ambassador for JDI at public events, including

those hosted by JDI, third party fundraising events, and other community events. In

order to expand visibility and foster new relationships.

• Work closely with JDI’s communications and programmatic teams to build cohesive and 

clear messaging and foster strong partnerships and collaborations aligned with JDI’s 

strategic priorities. 

Other fundraising- and external relations-related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Deep commitment to a JDI’s mission and values, including to an anti-oppression 

framework for ending gender-based violence.

• Knowledge of fundraising principles and best practices.

• Be an active, bold, creative, and effective networker to initiate, strengthen, and sustain 

corporate, current and prospective donor, and other important relationships.

• Formal and /or informal experience in nonprofit fundraising a plus, especially with 

implementing creative events and developing effective collateral materials.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities to manage; analytical 

and detail oriented; must be comfortable working on a team as well as independently and 

demonstrate expertise in multi-tasking.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Commitment to ethical communication, organizational excellence, and developing quality 

working relationships. Demonstrated history of exercising good judgement and 

understanding of boundaries and confidentiality.

• Ability to travel and/or work occasionally during evenings and weekends as needed. 

• Competency in Microsoft office software and familiarity with online communications and 

training platforms. 

• Experience using Little Green Light or other donor CRM strongly preferred; experience 

with online giving platforms, auction software, Constant Contact, and other 

fundraising/communications tools a plus.

• Competency in online design platforms such as Canva.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred; relevant life and work experience may 

substitute for degree. 

Compensation

• Salary Range: $83,000-$87,000; generous benefits package.

 JDI-subsidized Group Health and Dental Insurance. 

 JDI-paid life insurance, AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and long-term 

disability. 

 Option to contribute to a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer match after 1 year 

of employment. 

 14 paid holidays; plus, the week between Christmas and New Years. 

 20 days of paid accrued leave (personal and vacation); paid sick leave.

• This position is considered exempt from the wage and overtime provisions of the federal 

Fair Labor Standards Act. 

To apply

Please send a resume, a thoughtful cover letter, and a writing sample with Development Manager 

in the subject line to jobs@janedoe.org. No calls please.

Jane Doe Inc. is committed to values of inclusion, empowerment, and social justice. 

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As a multicultural organization, we actively encourage applicants who represent 

the broadest range of diversity. AA/EOE/AD