Description
Statewide Director of Philanthropy
Dismas Home of New Hampshire
Location: Manchester and Rochester, New Hampshire; travel required
Status: Full-time, exempt
Reports to: Executive Director
Works Closely With: Board of Directors, Development Committee, Program Leadership, Clinical Team, and Communications Specialist.
About Dismas Home of New Hampshire
Dismas Home of New Hampshire is a 501(c)(3) residential treatment and reentry program that provides justice-involved women, including women veterans, with substance use disorders a safe, home-like environment to heal, recover, and rebuild their lives. As New Hampshire’s only two-phase recovery and transition home dedicated exclusively to this population, Dismas Home combines evidence-based clinical treatment, trauma-informed care, and robust life-skills and workforce preparation so that residents can regain stability, secure employment and housing, and successfully reintegrate into their communities.
Position Summary
The Statewide Director of Philanthropy is responsible for leading, executing, and expanding Dismas Home NH’s philanthropic strategy across New Hampshire. This role designs and executes a comprehensive fundraising program with a strong emphasis on major gifts, individual donors, foundations, businesses, and community relationships.
As the organization’s lead relationship-builder, the Director of Philanthropy will personally cultivate, solicit, and steward donors while strengthening systems, messaging, and Board engagement to support sustainable revenue growth. This is a highly visible role requiring both strategic leadership and hands-on execution.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Leadership
Develop and implement a comprehensive, statewide philanthropy strategy aligned with Dismas Home’s mission, strategic priorities, and financial goals
Grow and diversify contributed revenue, with emphasis on major gifts, annual giving, foundations, and special initiatives
Establish clear fundraising goals, metrics, and reporting to track progress and inform leadership and Board decision-making
Major Gifts & Donor Engagement
Manage and grow a personal portfolio of major donors and prospects, who can give $5,000 or more, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Conduct discovery conversations to understand donor interests, motivations, and capacity
Prepare proposals, presentations, and gift agreements in partnership with leadership
Ensure meaningful, mission-centered stewardship and donor communications
Board & Volunteer Engagement
Partner with the Executive Director and Board to strengthen Board engagement in philanthropy
Support the Development Committee with strategy, materials, and actionable fundraising roles
Coach Board members and key volunteers on donor cultivation and solicitation as appropriate
Communications & External Relations
Collaborate with staff and consultants to ensure consistent, compelling fundraising messaging and materials
Represent Dismas Home at community events, donor meetings, community and statewide networks
Serve as an ambassador for the organization, strengthening visibility and trust across New Hampshire
Systems, Operations & Data
Oversee donor management systems (Arreva), ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and stewardship
Use data to manage pipelines, forecast revenue, and evaluate fundraising effectiveness
Ensure compliance with ethical fundraising standards and best practices
Ideal Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be a relationship-driven fundraiser who is comfortable working both strategically and tactically in a mission-centered environment.
To Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to alyssa.goodrich@dismashomenh.org.
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFRE preferred
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive fundraising experience, with demonstrated success in major gifts
Proven ability to build authentic relationships with donors, community leaders, and faith-based partners
Experience working closely with nonprofit Boards and executive leadership
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including donor-facing presentations
Comfort managing multiple priorities independently in a small, collaborative organization
Experience with donor databases/CRMs and data-informed fundraising
Willingness and ability to travel statewide and attend occasional evening or weekend events
Personal Attributes
Deep alignment with Dismas Home’s mission and values
Strategic thinker with a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach
High integrity, discretion, and professionalism
Collaborative, adaptable, and community-oriented
Confident, warm, and persuasive communicator
Compensation & Benefits
Dismas Home of New Hampshire offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with benefits and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in communities across the state.
