Riverside Community Care is one of the largest and most respected community-based not-for-profit behavioral healthcare and human service organizations in Massachusetts. The breadth of our services and our commitment to innovation has earned us national recognition, the respect of our peers, loyalty from our employees, and high ratings from the people we serve. We serve children, adolescents, families, and adults in need of behavioral healthcare and a broad range of human services. Communities, schools, and workplaces also turn to Riverside when faced with the emotional aftermath of tragic events or on suicide prevention.

This is a great opportunity to join our talented development team and the broader Riverside community! The Manager of Annual Giving is responsible for the planning and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising and donor cultivation program for Riverside Community Care. The primary focus of this position is to increase revenues through our Annual Giving program, events, and corporate giving.

The Manager of Annual Giving will:

• manage and solicit a portfolio of corporate sponsors and prospects
• manage all aspects of event planning of our annual gala - responsibilities include working with a committee of volunteers to produce our annual gala, which raises more than $200,000 for Riverside's child and family services, managing all of the logistics for the event, overseeing production of promotional materials, facilitating ticket sales, and soliciting sponsorships
  
• manage our direct mail annual fund vendor, including collaborating with vendor and VP of Development on direct mail strategies, proofing fundraising materials, supplying vendor with lists of donors as well as content about Riverside, and implementing online fundraising strategies
  
• identify and implement strategies for cultivating and stewarding new donors, including through existing Riverside audience

Our ideal candidate is a team player who is upbeat, demonstrates excellent multi-tasking skills and has a strong ability to build and maintain relationships.

Please include a cover letter when submitting your resume.

Schedule: Hybrid with one day in the office preferred each week; requires some in-person meetings with donors and in-person attendance at events

Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Forbes named Riverside a best-in-state employer.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
• Eleven paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

Learn more about our benefits and culture:

Our Benefits

Our Culture

Hear what employees think about working for Riverside!

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel required; experience with ConstantContact a plus.
• Must be detail oriented and able to manage several projects simultaneously
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision and as part of a team
• Strong interest in and commitment to Riverside mission
• Willingness and availability to work some evenings and occasional weekends
• Must have valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle and the ability to travel around the state

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 years of development experience, ideally in corporate fundraising and event planning
• Facility with development information systems and databases a plus

Riverside Community Care is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from culturally diverse applicants. We provide equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.