Development Director Jobs in Massachusetts
Development Director jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, with openings concentrated in nonprofit management, higher education, healthcare systems, and arts and cultural institutions at levels from associate director through senior vice president. Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester anchor the bulk of hiring, where established organizations like Mass General Brigham, Harvard University, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute maintain active development teams. The most sought-after specialties are major gifts, corporate and foundation relations, and capital campaign leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Annualized salary: $110,000-$130,000+ Bonus eligibility
What You'll Get in Return (Full-time Perks & Benefits):
- Tuition Reimbursement – We invest in your continued growth
- Paid Time Off & Holidays – Because your well-being matters
- Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability
- 401(k) & HSA – Plan for your future with confidence
- Mileage Reimbursement – For applicable travel and visits
- Advanced Training Programs – Elevate your skills, expand your impact
- A Mission-Driven Culture – Be part of a passionate, purpose-filled team providing the highest standard of end-of-life care
Our Culture
Our culture is cultivated using the following values:
- Integrity: We are honest and professional.
- Trust: We count on each other.
- Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.
- Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.
- Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.
On An Average Day You Will:
(includes, but not limited to)
- Direct all daily sales and marketing operations including providing direct oversight of the establishment and implementation of sales & marketing initiatives
- Ensure maximum third-party reimbursement through effective negotiation of service contract with managed care organization, government agencies and other payer
- Assist the Executive Director in establishing agency volume projections in the annual budget and establishing allocations for the sales & marketing department
- Monitor allocation of resources according to budgetary limitation
- Conduct market assessment and develop a comprehensive marketing plan designed to meet budgetary volume projections
- Employ marketing and promotional initiatives to achieve budgetary projections
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with current and potential referral and payer sources
- Negotiate service pricing with providers using established financial and credit parameters approved by the V.P. of Business Development or C.F.O.
- Recruit, select, orient and directly manage members of the sales & marketing team
- Build and monitor community, customer, payer and patient/client perception of the Hospice Location and a high-quality provider of services
- Provide leadership in strategic planning including identifying opportunities for additional or improved services to address unmet customer needs
- Maintain comprehensive working knowledge of Location Hospice’s markets including government agencies, major payer groups, key referral sources and competitor’s market positioning
- Maintain comprehensive working knowledge of community resources and assist customers in accessing community resources should services not be provided by the Hospice Location
- Monitor and report cost-effectiveness of marketing efforts
- Complete all other duties as assigned
What You'll Bring to The Team:
- Three (3) years of experience in a hospice setting preferred
- Must be willing to travel throughout Bristol’s hospice service areas
- Must demonstrate an ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel
- Must possess the ability to market aggressively and deal tactfully with customers and the community
- Must have knowledge of corporate business management
- Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, negotiation skills, public relations skills, problem solving skills and basic math skills
- Must be flexible in scheduling including evenings and weekends to ensure that patients and their families’ needs for hospice services can be met upon their timetables and schedules
- Must be a licensed driver with licensed automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working order
- Must demonstrate ability to work autonomously
- Must demonstrate strong organizational skills especially time management, assertiveness, flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities
Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life!
Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit www.bristolhospice.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
EEOC Statement
Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.
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Development Director Job Market in Massachusetts
A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Harvard University11

- AbbVie7

- Biogen5

- AstraZeneca5

- Alkermes4

Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals12
- Healthcare & Medical Services10
- Medical Devices4
- Education2
- Science & Research2
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in development director jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or a related field required
- Five or more years of progressively responsible fundraising or development experience
- Demonstrated success managing a major gifts portfolio or leading a capital campaign
- Experience with donor database systems such as Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, or similar CRM platforms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for donor cultivation and board engagement
- Familiarity with Massachusetts nonprofit compliance requirements and charitable solicitation regulations
Development Director Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a development director in Massachusetts?
Most development directors in Massachusetts build toward the role through progressively senior fundraising positions, starting as development associates or major gifts officers. A bachelor's degree is the standard entry point, and many Massachusetts employers in higher education and healthcare prefer candidates with a master's in nonprofit management or public administration. The Certified Fund Raising Executive credential, awarded by CFRE International, is widely recognized by Massachusetts employers and signals professional standing in the field.
Which companies hire development directors in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring development directors in Massachusetts right now include Harvard University, AbbVie, and Biogen, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of research hospitals, universities, and arts institutions means development director openings appear consistently across the nonprofit sector throughout the year.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most development director jobs?
Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham have the most development director openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge drive the bulk of demand given the region's concentration of major research hospitals, Ivy League and research universities, and large cultural institutions, while Worcester's growing healthcare and higher education sector, anchored by employers like UMass Memorial Health and Clark University, generates a steady stream of openings outside the Greater Boston area.
Are there remote development director jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, and more than many leadership roles, because major gifts cultivation and donor stewardship increasingly happen through video calls and digital outreach rather than in-person events alone. About 78% of development director openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote arrangements most common in foundation relations, grant writing, and planned giving functions where travel requirements are lower.
How can I get hired as a development director in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a development associate or annual fund coordinator role at a Massachusetts nonprofit or university, then building a measurable gift portfolio over several years. Large Massachusetts institutions such as Boston Children's Hospital, Northeastern University, and Emerson College regularly hire entry-level development staff. Earning the CFRE credential early and gaining experience with Raiser's Edge or Salesforce strengthens a candidacy significantly when competing for director-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to development director jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to development director jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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