Job Title:
Associate Director of Development & Communications
Team:
Administration, Resource Development
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Resource Development
The Neighborhood Developers (TND) is a non-profit community development corporation working to
revitalize neighborhoods by building affordable housing, promoting economic empowerment, and
supporting community building through organizing. TND believes great neighborhoods empower people
to grow and prosper. Our target areas are in Chelsea and Revere Massachusetts, historic but largely
low-income gateway communities, home to a richly diverse population of first and second generation
immigrants from Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Position Summary Description
This is a new position that will support expansion of TND’s Resource Development strategies. The
Associate Director will join a team that is building and implementing a new fundraising and
communications plan to raise the necessary revenue to achieve long-term organizational goals. The key
areas of focus for the position will include: stewarding relationships with individual donors, building a
leadership giving program, cultivating corporate sponsorships and managing TND’s external
communications plan to support organizational fundraising and visibility goals. We are looking for
someone with the ability to relate well to corporate and individual philanthropic donors and who has
relevant experience to shape, manage and drive our results-driven resource development plan. The
Associate Director will develop and implement a specific individual and corporate sponsorship
fundraising and communications plan to leverage and maximize impact of the Community Investment
Tax Credit (CITC), a new fundraising tool available beginning in 2014.
This work is reviewed by the Director of Resource Development, and will work closely with the Executive
Director, the Board and TND’s program directors. While this is a new position, the Associate Director will
join a resource development and communications team of four staff and consultants that manage grant
writing, data collection and evaluation, and communications. Together the team will raise more than
$1.5 million in 2014.
Existing Resource Development Program
TND’s 2013 operating budget is $2.37 million with a resource development goal of $1.5 million. The
organization has a solid track record of fundraising results largely generated through institutional donors
(foundations, corporations, and state and federal government sources). TND is a member of the national
NeighborWorks America network, a Congressionally funded network of community development nonprofits that provides annual funding and capacity building support. Over the last three years, the
organization has tested new resource development strategies and raised $275,000 through
sponsorships and individual donors. The Director will further build out TND’s private-sector
philanthropy, managing corporate sponsorships and leadership giving. Additionally, the Director will
take responsibility crafting the organization’s communications work plan and overseeing its
implementation.
In 2012, TND and five partners launched a systems-changing collaboration called CONNECT. The
program is housed at TND’s headquarters and TND serves as the sole operational partner. A three-year
$3 million US Department of Labor grant was received in mid-2012 to launch the collaboration.
CONNECT provides many opportunities for expanding our public and private funding resources and
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strategies.
Responsibilities:
1. Implement Individual and Corporate Resource Development activities, including:
 Develop and implement annual individual and corporate resource development plan; devise
strategies to achieve external meeting and fundraising goals set in plan.
 Implement new CONNECT Leadership Giving Campaign that seeks to raise $1 million for
programming and capital over three years. The work plan includes corporate and
institutional sponsorships, facility naming opportunities, and establishing new advisory
board and leadership council giving activities.
 Develop TND’s capacity to utilize state-supported Community Investment Tax Credits as a
private sector fundraising tool, beginning in 2014.
 Research, identify and cultivate relationships with existing and potential individual and
corporate funding sources in collaboration with the Executive Director, Board, TND program
directors, and other resource development staff.
 Develop and staff a leadership giving committee; build new leadership giving program.
 Represent TND and CONNECT throughout the fundraising process; attend external meetings
and community events on behalf of TND as needed.
 Work with program managers and TND evaluation staff to market new and existing
programs and products to donors and potential donors.
2. External Communications Responsibilities
 Develop and direct TND’s Communications Plan. Manage staff responsible for coordinating
communications and public relations activities.
 Oversee the development of communications materials, including the annual report, donor
newsletters, press releases, organizational brochures, program/product information and
general information packets.
 Take responsibility for messaging delivered during all TND public events.
3. Other
 Participate actively in TND’s organizational meetings, events and initiatives
 Other activities as requested
Work Requirements
Bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree in a related field is preferred. In addition, five (5) to
seven (7) years of responsible experience in resource development is required, or any equivalent
combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Knowledge:
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Knowledge of fundraising techniques with relevant expertise in private sector philanthropy,
including individual and leadership giving.
Knowledge of public and private resources as potential sources of funding for programs and
projects, including those involved with housing and economic development activities.
Knowledge of program/product development in housing and economic development.
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Understanding of local, state, and national media procedures and practices.
Experience in working with and in racially and culturally diverse communities.
Excellent computer knowledge:
 Word processing
 Spreadsheet creation and interpretation
 Database management (TND uses SalesForce to manage our fundraising activity).
Skills and Abilities:
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Must be a motivated fundraiser with a demonstrated ability to raise funds.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills—i.e., demonstrated ability to express
thoughts, perceptions and ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, including
editing and creating original materials.
Demonstrated ability to manage a large volume of activity and to adhere to strict schedules.
Demonstrated ability to show accuracy, timeliness and follow-up on tasks.
Ability to interact positively with the public and with staff, board and advisory board
members.
Ability to work independently meeting overall objectives within specified timeframes.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
Ability to make sound decisions within the scope of the job.
He or she is expected to work as part of a team to accomplish common organizational goals
and objectives.
To Apply/More information
TND is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Submit cover letter and resume to:
Human Relations Manager
The Neighborhood Developers
4 Gerrish Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
Or email to personnel@TNDinc.org. Please specify the job title in the subject line.
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