Vice President of Development

Job overview

The Vice President of Development role is hybrid in Boston, MA, with a 40-hour workweek. The salary range is $183,750–$215,250 per year. The Trustees of Reservations protects and preserves Massachusetts properties of scenic, historic, and ecological value for public use and enjoyment. The role leads frontline fundraising execution and helps translate organizational and campaign priorities into donor strategies, solicitations, and measurable results. It advances the organization’s $350 million-plus campaign while strengthening donor relationships, fundraising practices, and team performance.

What you'll do

• Partner with the Chief Development Officer to translate strategy and campaign priorities into goals and solicitation plans
• lead frontline fundraising and donor engagement
• manage and develop fundraising staff
• personally manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors
• coordinate donor strategies across giving programs
• use pipeline reports, research, and Salesforce data
• strengthen prospect identification and moves management
• align stewardship, events, and communications with campaign priorities
• support Board and volunteer fundraising
• represent the organization at donor meetings and events across Massachusetts, including some evenings and weekends.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

vice president of development

hybrid

boston ma

the trustees of reservations

fundraising

major gifts

donor engagement

campaign strategy

salesforce

conservation

nonprofit

$183,750-$215,250/year

evening and weekend availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 15 sick days
• 20 vacation days
• 12 observed holidays and 3 floating holidays
• health insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• paid family and medical leave
• life insurance
• 401(k) with 5% match after one year
• employee assistance program
• museum access and discounts
• property and event discounts
• annual Day of Wonder and Day of Service.

Why this role

Senior fundraising execution leader for a $350M+ campaign and a statewide conservation mission; personally manages high-capacity donor relationships.

About the employer

The Trustees of Reservations is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Social Advocacy Organizations. Sector: 81.