Development and Communications Director

Fenway Community Development Corporation

Job Description

Fenway CDC works to preserve the Fenway as a vibrant and diverse neighborhood by developing affordable housing, providing programs that enrich lives, and strengthening community voices. Fenway CDC is a 501(c)3 non-profit. Learn more about us at www.fenwaycdc.org

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development and Communications provides leadership, strategy, and execution of the organization’s fundraising and communication plans to advance its mission. The position is responsible for establishing and executing fundraising goals and objectives, solidifying, and expanding donor relations, guiding organization-wide external communications, deepening connections with the community, and leading department staff.

This position is a full-time (40 hrs / week), exempt position. We offer a hybrid work schedule which requires onsite presence each week. The Director should be prepared to work occasional evenings and weekends related to scheduled organizational and partner events.

Primary Responsibilities

I. Supervision and Management :

• Manage two full-time development and communications staff and freelance grants / fundraising consultants; ensure staff attend training; and conduct annual performance appraisals.
• Collaborate with Staff, Executive Director, and Board Members in implementing Fenway CDC's strategic plan.
• Develop and track fund development plan and budget.
• Create and use systems to track, measure, and report progress.
• Keep abreast of latest trends in fundraising and communications to help Fenway CDC operate with initiative and innovation.
• Collaborate with Development Committee to improve fundraising programs.
• Work with Executive Director and Development Chair to identify staffing needs that align with Strategic Plan.

II. Development

III. Communications

IV. Key Relationships

Qualifications

Salary and Benefits :

Salary is $110,000 to $130,000 commensurate with experience. Fenway CDC has a full benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, long and short-term disability insurance, a 401k match, as well as paid sick time, vacation, holiday, and wellness days.

To apply :

Please email resume and cover letter to projects@fenwaycdc.org . Applications are encouraged by September 2, 2025 , and will be reviewed and evaluated beginning on that date. Interviews will subsequently be scheduled on a rolling basis. We anticipate two rounds of interviews for the successful candidate.

Fenway CDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment regardless of expression, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other protected class.

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