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Position: Hyde Square Task Force seeks asystems-minded, strategic, and organized DevelopmentDirector to strengthen our annual fundraising andcommunications efforts. This individual will support the ExecutiveDirector to secure $3.5 million in grants and donations. TheDevelopment Director will manage a staff of five full and part-timeemployees as well as a capital campaign consultant. This positionis a full-time role and is based in Boston s LatinQuarter. Job Summary: While Hyde Square Task Force hassuccessfully grown our organization and funding over the past 10years, the Development Director will position usfor future growth by introducing stronger administration and staffmanagement to our fundraising and communications efforts. Giventhis focus, the Development Director will spend much of their firstyear strengthening our fundraising and communications teamdynamics, systems, and protocols. In year two and beyond, theDevelopment Director will take on more external relationships andinnovation-related work. In year one, the Development Director willlead: Fundraising Goal Setting and ProgressMonitoring Partner with the Executive Director and Board ofDirectors to create a data-informed process to set ambitious butachievable fundraising goals in the $3-5 millionrangeInstitute a pipeline process to monitor and report onfundraising progress throughout the year; making data-informeddecisions that prioritize ongoing and new opportunitiesCreate and implement protocols to maximize current fundraisingdatabase and/or propose adoption of new database system to trackdonor activity and progress to goalsStandardize key fundraising processes such as gift processing,donor acknowledgement, etc. Team Leadership and Cultivation Coach a full-time Grants Manager who oversees onepart-time and one contract grant writer and spearheads materialcreation for over 60 grants annuallySupervise new Communications Managerto strategically define their priorities and execute high qualitydigital media, event production, and volunteer engagementworkstreamsManage Development and CommunicationsCoordinator to execute all ongoing administrative tasks and supportthe grants and communications teams as needed Capital Campaign Implementation Partner with capital campaignconsultants to develop materials related to a $5-10 million capitalcampaign that will fund the revitalization of two adjoiningproperties owned by HSTFEnsure capital campaign consultanthas access to all critical data and resourcesManage coordination between capitalcampaign and annual fundraising efforts to ensure donors arestewarded in a holistic way that supports the long-term health ofHSTF Fundraising Event Execution Plan and execute HSTF s annualBreakfast, which raises $150,000 from individual and corporatesponsorsPartner with the Executive Directorto develop materials and solicit sponsors to support the eventLeverage the communications teammembers to manage the venue, vendors, and other key logistics Board Reporting and Engagement Collaborate with the ExecutiveDirector to report fundraising progress and needs to the HSTFboardFacilitate conversations with theboard s Resource and Development Committee, including agendadevelopment, meeting facilitation, and follow upEngage board members in the annualbreakfast and other opportunities as they arise Organizational Leadership Participate in ongoing HSTFleadership team meetingsEnsure strong communication betweenthe development department and other HSTF departments Qualifications/Experience A minimum of five to seven years of diversified funddevelopment experienceAt least two years of staff management experienceDemonstrated fundraising success with a track record of meetingor exceeding annual targetsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience with implementing new and/or leveraging existingfundraising databases (HSTF currently uses Bloomerang)Some digital media, marketing, and/or events experiencepreferredAdaptable, flexible, and willing togrow with the needs of the organizationFamiliarity/experience supporting and expanding aculture of diversity, equity, and inclusionA passion and commitment to HSTF s mission, vision, andvaluesBachelor s degree required Hyde Square Task Force smission is to amplify the power, creativity, andvoices of youth, connecting them to Afro-Latin culture and heritageso they can create a diverse, vibrant Latin Quarter and build ajust, equitable Boston. We believe that communities are strongerwhen they create the conditions youth need to thrive. By harnessingthe power, creativity, and voices of youth, we not only help themnavigate the journey of adolescence but help youth become leadingvoices of change in their community. Founded in 1991 and based inJamaica Plain, HSTF now engages more than 600 children, youth, andcollege students through Afro-Latin arts, education and careerpathways, and creative development and community engagementprogramming. Our artistic performances, cultural events, andcommunity organizing efforts reach over 4,000 community memberseach year. PandoLogic. Category: Administrative, Keywords: Grant Director