Director of Development Events, Donor Relations

Historic New England

Director managing fundraising events and donor relations for Historic New England. Overseeing engagement strategies, marketing materials, and donor communications with focus on cultivation and stewardship.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeHaverhill • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee comprehensive suite of donor-facing experiences and stewardship initiatives
Manage development events strategy
Develop and implement sophisticated donor engagement and stewardship strategies
Coordinate marketing and communication materials for fundraising objectives
Ensure gift acknowledgment systems are efficient and effective
Develop ongoing communications to share institutional impact

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum of five years’ experience in nonprofit fundraising or equivalent combination of skilled credentials
Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills
Knowledge of current and emerging trends in fundraising processes
Strong leadership skills
Excellent interpersonal and time management skills
Fully competent user of technology including MS 360 applications
Ability to travel throughout the New England region with flexible night and weekend availability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

nonprofit fundraisingdonor engagement strategiesstewardship strategiesfundraising processesgift acknowledgment systems

Soft Skills

strategic thinkinganalytical skillsleadership skillsinterpersonal skillstime management skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree