Director of Development Operations

Accelerate

. Lead the strategic vision for the Development Operations Department .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $95,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant management, including writing, reporting, and compliance, while leading development operations and fostering donor relationships. Proven ability to manage teams effectively and implement equitable practices in alignment with organizational goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grant ManagementSalesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP)Nonprofit Financial CompliancePeople ManagementSolutions-Oriented Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Grant WritingProposal DevelopmentGrant ReportingDonation ProcessingData TrackingBudget ComplianceAudit ConductingPerformance ManagementStakeholder EngagementEquitable Work Practices

Soft Skills

Excellent Writing SkillsAttention to DetailCollaborationCreative ThinkingCommitment to Social Change

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit OrganizationIRS RegulationsBIPOC CommunitiesLow-Income CommunitiesCivic Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategic vision for the Development Operations Department
Oversee grant management, including grant writing, proposal development, and grant reporting for Accelerate and incubated projects
Oversee development operations, including donation processing, Salesforce data tracking, donor and donation reporting, acknowledgment letters, and stakeholder information requests
Lead external funder communications, including email campaigns, LinkedIn presence, funder events, webinars, annual reports, and donor-facing materials
Support fundraising solicitation and funder relationship management led by senior leadership and the Head of Partnerships
Ensure meaningful stewardship experiences for donors and prospects
Answer funder questions, address issues, and provide information to current and prospective funders
Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to the Development Operations team
Collaborate with program and finance teams to ensure grant compliance with budgets and project objectives
Report to leadership on grant performance, compliance issues, and improvement opportunities
Conduct quarterly audits of grant compliance and expenditures
Review grant agreement terms and identify risks or discrepancies
Oversee validation of grant-related data entries
Help shape Accelerate Change’s strategy, programs, activities, and culture as a Leadership Team member
Support partner networks, amplify partner successes, facilitate connections and learning, and share expertise
Apply equitable work practices and advance the organization’s anti-racist goals
Adapt responsibilities as the organization grows and support departmental and Central Team needs
Pursue development opportunities involving current and emerging platforms and lean startup methodology

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years of experience in a director-level role overseeing a development team or development operations department for a medium-sized or larger nonprofit organization
Demonstrated experience with Salesforce, with a strong focus on the Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP)
Strong understanding of nonprofit financial compliance and IRS regulations related to development operations
Excellent writing skills
Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
Ability to meet outcomes and deadlines with accuracy, efficiency, and high quality
People management skills, including training and supporting managers and development operations contractors
Solutions-oriented problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate across departments and stakeholders
Willingness to think creatively to streamline departmental processes
Demonstrated commitment to social change, civic engagement, and work with BIPOC and low-income communities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedules and work-life flexibility
Health care with individual premiums fully covered and cost-share for dependents
Vision and dental plans available at-cost to the individual
15 paid vacation days
6 paid holidays
3 paid floating holidays
7.5 paid sick days annually
Professional development funds, renewed each fiscal year
Cell phone and internet reimbursement
Co-working reimbursement option
Need-based educational loan assistance after 3 months
401(k) contributions and matching program available at the beginning of employment
Annual office closure during the last week in December
Occasional travel once every 2–3 months