Interim Development Director
Holocaust Legacy Foundation / Holocaust Museum Boston
Location: Boston, MA (in-person)
Compensation: $150,000–$170,000 annualized (commensurate with experience)
Contract Term: 4–6 months, with potential for extension
About the Holocaust Legacy Foundation
Holocaust Legacy Foundation (HLF) was established to honor and preserve the memory, lessons, and legacy of the Holocaust through educational initiatives, impactful programs, and widespread outreach.
In April 2022, HLF purchased a building on Boston’s historic Freedom Trail, which is being transformed into the Holocaust Museum Boston, a 33,000-square-foot museum and education center dedicated to teaching the enduring lessons of the Holocaust and ensuring they resonate with future generations.
Opening in late 2026, Holocaust Museum Boston will be New England’s first institution devoted to Holocaust history and education, a place where history meets action, inspiring moral courage and civic responsibility.
Position Summary
The Interim Development Director will provide strategic leadership and hands-on direction for all fundraising activities during a pivotal phase of the museum’s capital campaign and organizational growth.
Reporting directly to the President & CEO, this position will oversee fundraising operations, manage donor relationships, ensure data integrity in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, and maintain momentum toward achieving campaign goals.
This role requires an experienced, proactive, and detail-oriented fundraising professional who can operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-moving, start-up environment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement a short-term fundraising plan aligned with the capital campaign, including strategies to establish and grow the museum’s endowment to ensure long-term financial stability.
- Partner with the CEO and Board to identify, cultivate, and solicit major donors, corporate partners, and endowment investors.
- Provide strategic input on donor communications, campaign materials, and special events.
- Manage donor portfolios and ensure timely, meaningful stewardship and follow-up.
Revenue Generation
- Lead and support major gift solicitations to secure funding for museum construction, programming, and the establishment of a permanent endowment.
- Build and maintain a robust prospect pipeline, with a focus on six- and seven-figure gifts.
- Collaborate with consultants and grant writers to pursue institutional and corporate funding opportunities.
- Strengthen internal systems for donor tracking, reporting, and relationship management.
Operational and Data Management
- Supervise and support development staff and consultants as needed.
- Oversee all use of Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, ensuring accurate gift entry, acknowledgment, and reporting.
- Produce donor reports and campaign dashboards for leadership and the Board.
- Uphold confidentiality and compliance with donor privacy and data security standards.
- Coordinate with Finance to reconcile development data and reporting.
Partnership and External Engagement
- Engage Board members, volunteers, and partners in cultivation and solicitation efforts.
- Represent HLF and the Museum at events and donor meetings to elevate visibility and inspire support.
- Collaborate with campaign counsel and project managers to align fundraising with institutional milestones.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 7 years of progressive fundraising experience, including major gifts, campaigns, and donor relations.
- Proven success securing six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
- Proficiency in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge (required) — including database management, queries, and reporting.
- Demonstrated success in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strategic thinker who thrives in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or CFRE certification preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
This is an interim, contract-based position anticipated to last 4–6 months, with the possibility of extension or transition to a permanent role.
- Compensation: $150,000–$170,000 annualized, commensurate with experience.
- Benefits: As a contract position, this role does not include employee benefits. If transition to a permanent role, benefits will be provided. Approved professional and travel-related expenses will be reimbursed.
- Hybrid flexibility may be considered after onboarding, though in-person presence is required for key meetings and donor engagements.
Background Check
All offers are contingent upon a standard background check, which includes verification of employment, education, and references.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Holocaust Legacy Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, inclusion, and a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email [email protected] with the subject line:
“Application – Interim Development Director.”
Please include:
- Resume (PDF format)
- Brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience and interest
- Availability and earliest possible start date