Exciting opportunity for a nonprofit Director to join a grassroots organization providing custom non-clinical services to people facing mental health challenges. The Director serves in a key leadership role, managing CRC’s fundraising efforts and program management. The position reports directly to the Board of Directors. The Director manages 3–4 part-time staff and three part-time volunteers. Responsibilities include staff management and systems administration, fundraising, and program management.
Development Responsibilities
- Implement a three-year fundraising plan to meet revenue goals.
- Align fundraising efforts with mission and programs to promote engagement.
- Create and manage donor appeals and campaigns.
- Identify, cultivate, and steward major donors.
- Manage grant applications, reporting, and relationships with funders.
- Administer donor database, ensuring timely gift recording and effective donor communication.
- Provide regular fundraising reports to the Board.
Program Responsibilities
- Lead the design, outreach, and implementation strategy for the Workforce Program.
- Manage staff recruitment, contracts, training, and evaluation.
- Develop and document program policies, procedures, and processes to ensure consistency
- and effectiveness.
- Track and report program metrics, including client feedback and impact analysis.
- Build and maintain partnerships with organizations that share similar goals and values.
- Maintain knowledge of the employment services landscape.
- Partner with CRC’s volunteer Director of Resource Navigation and Support Groups to oversee
services and support volunteer teams.
Required Qualifications
- Agreement with and commitment to CRC’s mission and values.
- B.A./B.S. degree.
- Five years of professional experience, including at least two years in a supervisory or
- leadership role in fundraising, program management, or nonprofit management.
- Exceptionally well-organized and flexible, with strong time-management skills, ability to set
- priorities, work independently and collaboratively, and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of mental health conditions and challenges, through personal experience or
- professional training.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for working with people living with mental health challenges.
- Compassionate, confidential, and able to manage difficult conversations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Google Workspace, databases, and virtual meeting platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctoral) in a related field such as human services, mental
- health, nonprofit management, or another aligned discipline.
- Professional experience in a related field such as healthcare, employment/career counseling,
- communications, human resources, or nonprofit advancement.
- Experience working with volunteers and part-time staff.
- Familiarity with Massachusetts/Boston-area funding resources.
- A network of connections in aligned nonprofits.
- Commitment to increasing knowledge through partnerships and resource sharing.
Compensation and position details
This is a full-time (35 hours/week) independent contractor position. Compensation range is
$100,800–$109,200 gross annually, commensurate with experience. Work is primarily virtual, with
required occasional in-person meetings with the board, staff, clients, and external partners in the
Greater Boston area.
How to Apply
Send an email with a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three
professional references, attached as .pdf or .doc, with the subject line “CRC Director Application” to
apply@coleresourcecenter.org. The position will remain posted until filled.
For More Information
https://www.coleresourcecenter.org/career-opportunities
