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DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT
Make a Lasting Impact
At The Children’s Center for Communication/Beverly School for the Deaf (CCCBSD), we provide transformative, person-centered education for Deaf and/or disabled individuals in a language-rich, inclusive setting.
We’re seeking a strategic, relationship-driven leader with proven success in major gifts and capital campaigns to direct our Advancement program.
THE ROLE
This year-round senior leadership position reports to the Executive Director and plays a key role in CCCBSD’s growth. You’ll lead fundraising, donor engagement, and communications, working closely with the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, and a small, passionate team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead CCCBSD’s annual fundraising and communications plan
- Cultivate donors and secure major gifts, planned giving, and capital campaign support
- Oversee grants, corporate sponsorships, and foundation partnerships
- Manage donor events, annual appeals, and brand communications
- Supervise the Advancement Associate and Communications Coordinator
- Partner with the Executive Director and CFO on budgeting and reporting
- Represent CCCBSD as part of the senior leadership team
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (advanced degree or CFRE a plus)
- 8–10 years of progressive fundraising experience, including major gifts and capital campaigns
- Supervisory or team management experience
- Excellent communication skills across spoken, written, signed, and visual modalities
- Experience with donor CRMs and data-informed fundraising strategy
- Collaborative, adaptable, and mission-driven
WHY JOIN US
At CCCBSD, we live our values: Humanity, Belonging, Inclusivity, Collaboration, Integrity, and Excellence. As a Certified Kindness Workplace, we prioritize compassion, respect, and work-life harmony.
We offer:
- Competitive salary: $90,000–$130,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement and in-service training
- 5% retirement matching
- Preschool discounts & free ASL classes
- Employee referral & longevity bonuses
- Hybrid schedule: 1 remote day per week
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office-based role with occasional physical activity (e.g., event setup up to 40 lbs.) and participation in emergency drills. Based on our beautiful 7-acre Beverly, MA campus overlooking the Bass River, 18 miles north of Boston.
BACKGROUND CHECK
Employment requires successful completion of Massachusetts CORI and SAFIS fingerprinting checks.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your resume and cover letter via SchoolSpring or email directly to Karen Hopkins, Ed.D., Executive Director, at karenhopkins@cccbsd.org.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage early submissions. Qualified candidates may be contacted for interviews as applications are received.
Not sure if you meet every qualification?
Apply anyway—we value potential, lived experience, ties to the communities we serve, and a shared commitment to our mission.
CCCBSD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly encourage candidates with multilingual backgrounds, lived experience, and connections to the Deaf and disabled communities to apply.
ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS
CCCBSD is committed to ensuring accessibility for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us to discuss your needs.
Salary : $90,000 - $130,000
