Title: Director of Fundraising and Communications

Location: Boston, MA preferred
Budgeted Salary: $130,000-$150,000
Target Hire Date: September 2026
Reports to: Executive Director  

 

 

Who We Are:

The Network of Engaged International Donors (NEID Global) is a unique peer-to-peer learning network based in Boston that serves a community of passionate and dedicated international philanthropists across the country. For over 15 years, NEID Global has been building community among internationally focused donors to help address the world’s big problems. At NEID Global we start with humility. Through strategic networking, educational opportunities, and information sharing we strive for transformational social change. 

 

Position Summary:

NEID Global is looking for a creative, outgoing, mid-career staff member to join our growing team! At NEID Global, our staff engages with over 180 international philanthropists who are working to create change around the world related to health systems, education, social justice, equity, climate, and so much more. We host 60 plus events a year tailored to create a dynamic safe learning space where our members can learn, inspire, connect and act together to address the world's big problems.

 

The Director of Fundraising and Communications will be an important member of our small staff team, helping us to raise funds and shape our presence in the ecosystem of organizations supporting global philanthropy.  They will work closely with the Executive Director and play a key role in NEID’s growth and branding in the field.  As such, the person in this role will be external facing, engaging with all our members and partners to lift our organizational capacity as we serve our members across the country.

 

Essential Functions:

This role is perfect for a highly motivated and engaging career professional who is seeking to enhance their knowledge of international philanthropy while also helping to grow NEID Global’s network of donors nationally. Your expertise in relationship building, fundraising, marketing, and written and verbal communication will allow you to:

 

Fundraising and Partnership Building

• Work closely with the Executive Director in strategic planning and raising funds aligned with organizational growth strategy– advancing community growth, partnerships and national presence

• Support Executive Director in cultivating external partnerships with notable affiliates in support of raising funds for particular programs or the organization as a whole 

• Work with NEID Global staff on executing key programs, including the biennial Symposium, our Giving Circles and our LINKAGES program 

• Manage Gala Committee and national and regional fundraising events

• Represent NEID at national functions and events  
   

Communications and Brand Management

• Represent NEID at major philanthropy events across the country., including moderating and speaking on panels

• Support Executive Director with messaging and thought leadership

• Create, maintain and execute NEID Global’s media calendar

• Further develop NEID’s brand. Cultivate brand engagement and awareness through strategic marketing and content development

• Work with design consultant and Office Manager to develop and disseminate all NEID content across our communication channels – including the website, event announcements, outside news sources, social media, logo, and Annual Report

• Regularly evaluate media strategy to align with strategic goals for growth 

• Interview members in coordination with Network Engagement Officer in order to tell NEID’s impact story via the philanthropic journeys of our members

 

Other

• Along with Network Engagement Officer and Hub leaders play a support role in member engagement and prospecting

• Learn and manage data systems including Salesforce, Asana and others. 

• Support Network Engagement Officer and Office Manager with systems as needed.

• Use data systems to develop visual reports.

 

Key Qualifications

Previous Experience: 

• 6-10 years of experience working in a fundraising and communications role 

• Experience with writing proposals and reports for foundations

• Familiarity with internationally focused foundations and fundraising infrastructure

• Strong writing and oral communication skills

• Experience designing websites, marketing materials and other PR documents, with a playful taste and tendency toward artful style

• A passion for international philanthropy/international development/social innovation

• Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred. 

  

Skills, Abilities, Competencies: 

• A personable, welcoming and articulate team player

• A good listener who exudes a sincere curiosity about other people 

• An excellent communicator in writing and orally, with a flair for creativity 

• A detail-oriented, analytical thinker with excellent organizational, project management and problem-solving skills

• A multi-tasker who can lead multiple projects within a small team in a fast-paced environment 

• Eager to learn and use new technology including Microsoft Office (Access, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel), Canva, Wix or other design software, and Asana.  .  

• Experienced using Salesforce or similar database

• Excited to join a small but mighty staff who care about one another and are always ready for a laugh! 
   

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to info@neidonors.org with “Director of Fundraising and Communications" in the subject line by July 15th. 

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Benefits: 

NEID Global offers a comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents; and a 401k plan after 1 year of employment. 

We also offer three weeks of vacation, in addition to all major holidays, and provide gender-neutral paid leave for parents and caregivers when they have a new addition to their families (adoption and fostering included). Bereavement leave and unlimited PTO and flexible scheduling based on parental schedules. 

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Equal Opportunity:

NEID Global is committed to the diversity of its workforce and community and strongly encourages applicants from all cultures, races, educational backgrounds, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, age, gender, and physical abilities to apply. We attract talent globally and commit to engaging a diverse community around our mission and vision. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, familial status, marital status, caregiver status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.