Job: Director of Development

The Brien Center
P.O. Box 4219
Pittsfield, MA 01202

Phone:413-499-0412
Fax:413-448-2198
Website:briencenter.org

Company Description:
The Brien Center is Berkshire County’s largest provider of behavioral health and addiction services. We employ over 450 dedicated, compassionate people who work at 26 locations county-wide, in roles including residential and nursing staff, case managers, therapeutic mentors and psychotherapists. Our impact is experienced and appreciated by over 10,000 individuals – including 4,000 children – whose lives are saved, whose illnesses are successfully treated, and who continue on as successful members of our community. We are proud of our comprehensive programs and services for highly-complex problems, and continue to hear from clients, years later, that their lives and families remain intact because of our care.

Job Title:
Director of Development
Salary Range:Location:
Pittsfield
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeHuman Services
Education Level:Work Experience:
Description:

General Description

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all fundraising and Donor/ Community Relations efforts.  Major duties include: develop relationships with and solicit individuals, foundations, corporations, and government funding sources; identify funding sources and write proposals; manage and report on gift making process and progress; publicize the Brien Center and its services.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years’ development/ fundraising experience, preferably in an academic or healthcare environment, including demonstrated success in expansion of a major gifts program. Master’s degree or additional certification preferred.
  • Experience developing and implementing comprehensive development strategies, to include individuals, corporate, foundations and government grants along with measurable and achievable short and long term goals and include incorporating major gifts, capital campaigns and other major fund raising campaigns
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, donor databases, web-based applications and use of the internet for research required


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