Fathers’ UpLift (FUL) is the country’s first mental health and substance abuse treatment facility for fathers and families, helping fathers become and remain emotionally stable for their children. FUL uses peer coaching, father-child therapy, training, youth programs, and support for incarcerated and recently released fathers to honor and rehabilitate the relationship between thousands of fathers and families in the Boston area. Our programs are designed to make mental health accessible to minority and low-income communities by overcoming stigma and geographic accessibility, and by recruiting staff and team members who share cultures, backgrounds, and experiences with the population they are serving. FUL and its leadership have been recognized by the Obama Foundation, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, and Ashoka. Learn more about the FUL story from CEO and Co-Founder Charles Daniels’ TED Talk.
JOB HIGHLIGHT
Leverage your entrepreneurial and relationship-building skills to drive Fathers’ UpLift’s funding strategy. Develop transformative relationships with funders and lead a growing development team to new heights.
JOB SUMMARY
As the Senior Director of Development at Fathers’ UpLift, you will spearhead the organization’s development strategy for both annual operations and multi-year growth. This is a newly established role aimed at enhancing our fundraising efforts. Your mission will be to cultivate and expand relationships with key individual and foundation funders, while integrating development best practices across the organization. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will work closely with the leadership team and manage a dynamic team of development professionals.
You will excel in this role through your passion for meaningful relationship-building and your ability to lead and inspire a high-performing team in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Fundraising and Development
Donor Cultivation and Stewardship
Leadership and Team Development
Marketing and Communications
Financial Management and Reporting
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
LOCATION
Father’s UpLift is headquartered in Boston, MA. This role has the option to be remote.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This role will require up to 20% of business travel to attend organizational events, donor meetings, internal planning meetings, or other functions relevant to the role (total percentage dependent on whether the applicant is physically in the Boston area).
BENEFITS
Fathers’ UpLift offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k); Paid Time Off; Employee assistance program; Parental leave; and Professional development assistance.
SALARY
The hiring range for this role is $110,000 - $125,000. Final offers for this position will be based upon several factors including candidate’s experience level and capabilities and candidate geographic location.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Samantha Fils at Hiring@fathersuplift.org, with the subject line “Sr. Director of Development Application - Fathers’ UpLift.”
Fathers’ UpLift (FUL) is the country’s first mental health and substance abuse treatment facility for fathers and families, helping fathers become and remain emotionally stable for their children. FUL uses peer coaching, father-child therapy, training, youth programs, and support for incarcerated and recently released fathers to honor and rehabilitate the relationship between thousands of fathers and families in the Boston area. Our programs are designed to make mental health accessible to minority and low-income communities by overcoming stigma and geographic accessibility, and by recruiting staff and team members who share cultures, backgrounds, and experiences with the population they are serving. FUL and its leadership have been recognized by the Obama Foundation, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, and Ashoka. Learn more about the FUL story from CEO and Co-Founder Charles Daniels’ TED Talk.
JOB HIGHLIGHT
Leverage your entrepreneurial and…