Director of Development

C4RJ Director of Development 

Position Details

About Communities for Restorative Justice Communities for 

Restorative Justice (C4RJ), a Massachusetts-based nonprofit

and leader in the restorative justice field, seeks a Director of 

Development. The successful candidate will play a key role in 

helping C4RJ realize the full potential of its growth and impact 

since launching 25 years ago. 

In partnership with 26 police departments and 3 District Attorney offices, C4RJ facilitates a process that rebuilds trust in the wake of crime and offers a path forward to all those affected—the victim, the responsible party, their families, and their communities. Restorative justice is personal, powerful, and effective. Its core values of respect and accountability make it a sought-after alternative to the criminal justice system. 

C4RJ has grown steadily over 25 years, geographically and in terms of the complexity of cases it handles through restorative justice. Our annual report chronicles this growth and the variety of our casework. For the latest report visit https://www.c4rj.org/about-us/publications. 

The Position

C4RJ’s Director of Development will continue to build a robust fundraising program to sustain C4RJ’s work. Reporting to the Executive Director, in addition to their own frontline fundraising work, the Director of Development will collaborate with and support the Board of Directors and other colleagues to achieve C4RJ’s growth-oriented philanthropic goals. 

C4RJ is looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial, high-energy, and positive development professional to take on this critical role within C4RJ. The Director of Development will be responsible for co-creating and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy with the Executive Director. The Director of Development will be tasked with managing a small portfolio of annual, leadership, and major gift prospects, as well as overseeing and executing all aspects of a comprehensive fundraising program including the annual appeal cycle, donor stewardship and communication, events, fundraising from corporations and foundations, and data management.   The Director will also make recommendations on and, if appropriate, a roster of new giving opportunities, such as small volunteer-hosted events and planned giving marketing. 

The Director also manages the Development and Communications Associate, who supports all back of house fundraising functions. 

Responsibilities 

1. Work closely with the Executive Director, Board, and staff to plan, organize, and direct all of C4RJ’s philanthropic initiatives, including individual donor outreach; annual appeals and solicitations; board management; events; and regular reporting of progress to goals. 
2. Build and maintain a portfolio of individual and institutional donors. 

1. Proactively support the management of donors whose primary relationship is with the Executive Director or members of the Board. 
2. Identify and apply to grant proposals, maintain a grant calendar and produce required grant reports. 

3. Lead the C4RJ Board Development Committee. 
4. Implement and evaluate the efficacy of adding a leadership annual giving program and a planned giving marketing program. 
5. Manage the Development and Communications Associate and oversee the logistics of development operations including gift receiving, processing and acknowledgment. 
6. Support our institutional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with an aim towards diversifying to reflect the communities we serve and our donor relationships. 
7. Develop and attain annual financial and productivity metrics including but not limited to better segmenting and assessment of giving patterns and campaign effectiveness. 
8. Perform other work-related duties, as needed, by the Executive Director. 

Qualifications 

• Minimum of 4–6 years being in a strategic leadership fundraising role
• Success working one on one with donors at a leadership or major gift level 
• Proven track record of success leading growth in a fundraising program
• Experience working with organizational funders and writing grant applications and reports 
• Proactive self-starter able to work in a lean, innovative environment 
• Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative working style, and an entrepreneurial mindset, including a willingness to take risks and advocate for unconventional ideas 
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills 
• Interest in social justice and storytelling, with the ability to share C4RJ’s mission in a clear and powerful manner 
• Ability to travel and/or work occasionally during evenings and weekends as needed 

Why Work with C4RJ? 

At C4RJ you will be advancing important work at the intersection of justice system innovation, community transformation, and social justice for all. 

Reports to: Executive Director

Employment: Full Time, Exempt

Location: Hybrid work schedule, 2 days a week in office in Boston Financial District, 3 days work from home. Weeknights and weekends as needed. 

Compensation and Benefits: Salary range: $85,000-$95,000 based on experience and benefits commensurate with other full-time employees.

C4RJ is an equal opportunity employer. C4RJ is strongly committed to providing an inclusive,

diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from

diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQIA+ community and

persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,

religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

To Apply send a resume and cover letter to Amanda Ruiz, [email protected], 617-294-6677