Position: Director of Development
Reports to: Executive Director
Organization: Mercy Connections
Website: Home — Mercy Connections
Location: Burlington, Vermont
About Mercy Connections:
Mercy Connections is an educational and social service organization dedicated to serving adults. The organization’s mission is to transform lives through education, mentoring, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. Programs, classes, and resources support individuals striving for a better life. Participants include justice-involved women and underrepresented groups in the Vermont economy, former refugees, immigrants, and migrants, as well as individuals facing poverty, disenfranchisement, and social isolation. Programs aim to improve well-being, academics, provide basic education and literacy, and prepare program participants for job readiness, business ownership, leadership roles, and U.S. citizenship. In addition, the organization fosters a sense of community and fellowship, embracing a culture of genuine and inclusive hospitality where everyone is welcome to join our programs and community events.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development ensures that the financial resources are in place for the organization to execute its mission. The Director of Development develops and implements a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet the organization’s annual revenue goals, oversees all fundraising initiatives and manages relationships with stakeholders investing in the organization.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
All potential employees are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, gender identity, ancestry, place of birth, marital, sexual preference or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related handicap or any other legally protected status.
Gallagher Flynn
Gallagher, Flynn, & Company, LLP has been retained to conduct this search. While we appreciate all interest in this opportunity, only candidates most closely aligned with our search will be contacted.
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