Senior Development Manager

Position Summary

The Senior Development Manager is responsible for the oversight and execution of the International OCD Foundation’s peer to peer and grassroots fundraising. The Senior Manager develops and executes annual plans for fundraising appeals and the One Million Steps for OCD walk program in collaboration with colleagues across the organization to ensure fundraising goals are met. This position reports to the Director of Development and supervises the Development Associate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Grow Direct Appeals and Annual Fund Support: Serve as primary writer and project manager for direct mail appeals and annual fund fundraising initiatives across segments. Serve as project manager for various donor communications, including the annual report.
• Lead and Grow P2P/Grassroots Fundraising Programs: Develop and execute strategies to expand the One Million Steps for OCD Walks and other peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives that align with Foundation's mission and revenue goals. Oversee campaign planning, creative resource development, digital tools, and event logistics.
• Volunteer and Community Engagement: Recruit, motivate, and support volunteers to champion fundraising efforts within their networks. Build lasting relationships with supporters who represent the Foundation in their communities.
• Collaboration and Partnerships: Work closely with Development, Marketing, External Relations, and Program teams to align messaging, storytelling, and outreach/recruitment efforts.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze participant and campaign data using the Foundation's CRM (Salesforce). Track progress, measure results, and prepare reports for stakeholders with support from the Development Associate.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Identify creative ways to strengthen fundraising performance, donation pipeline, donor experience, and community awareness. Contribute to the Foundation’s broader fundraising strategy and digital engagement roadmap.
• People Management: Supervise the Development Associate; oversee their performance for accuracy and efficiency, and support their professional development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated success managing peer-to-peer or community fundraising initiatives.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience engaging and supporting volunteers, donors, and community advocates.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Creative problem-solver with sound judgment and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor relationship management software (GoFundMe Pro (fka Classy) preferred).
• Strong presentation skills for both virtual and in-person settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, nonprofit management, political science, business administration, communications, marketing, or a related field preferred; (equivalent experience in lieu of a degree will be considered).
• 5–7 years of experience in fundraising, with at least 3 years focused on peer-to-peer or community-based giving.
• Proven ability to achieve fundraising goals and drive revenue growth through creative engagement strategies.

Travel & Schedule

• Travel is required for the Annual OCD Conference, typically held in July.
• This is a full-time, Boston-based position with a hybrid schedule of three days per week in the office.
  
  

  Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

  The International OCD Foundation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.