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CFMW Careers

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! 

“Community Foundation for MetroWest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.”

The Community Foundation for MetroWest improves the quality of life in over 30 MetroWest cities and towns—especially for our most vulnerable neighbors. Since 1995 we have been providing financial and educational resources to local nonprofit organizations, sharing essential data about the region to inform decisions, and partnering with donors to help guide and align their giving with the areas of greatest need in the community.

We support three key constituents: nonprofit organizations, individual donors, and businesses—in a variety of ways targeted to their specific needs. All of this enables the Foundation to be the go-to resource, and the hub for philanthropy and giving in our region.

The Foundation is seeking a skilled professional to join its Marketing Team

Position Summary

Title: Marketing & Digital Manager

Experience: 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field, with demonstrated manager-level autonomy

Location: Natick, MA

Job Status: Full-time, Hybrid

Reports to: Director of Marketing

Position Overview

Fundraising and Event Marketing

Serve as Development’s day-to-day marketing partner for the Spring Inspiration Breakfast, Community Leadership Reception, two annual appeals, Donor engagement events, smaller donor gatherings, and other fundraising and community events.

  • Own the marketing workstream from communications planning through post-campaign
  • Create and manage email campaigns, invitations, save-the-dates, event webpages, registration communications, and social
  • Develop print collateral, programs, signage, sponsor recognition materials, event scripts and materials, and post-event communications.
  • Identify and communicate photography and videography needs and goals and content capture and report on campaign performance.
  • Maintain clear timelines, workflows, approvals, and stakeholder alignment across Development and other teams.

Digital Marketing

  • Website: Manage the CMS, landing pages, content updates, basic SEO, calls to action, and
  • Email: Produce newsletters, donor communications, campaigns, segmentation, and basic journeys or automation.
  • Social: Manage LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook, including scheduling, content adaptation, and community engagement.
  • Analytics: Monitor website, email, social, and campaign performance and provide practical reporting and recommendations.
  • Run the digital operation independently and identify when outside technical or specialist expertise is needed.

Content and Communications

  • Translate program and community impact into compelling, audience-appropriate stories across the website, social media, newsletters, donor communications, and
  • Write, edit, and repurpose polished content efficiently across channels while maintaining a consistent organizational voice and brand.
  • Collaborate with program, development, and leadership colleagues to gather information and move content from idea to publication.

Marketing Operations and Project Management

  • Manage multiple concurrent projects, priorities, deliverables, and deadlines with limited
  • Create practical workflows, coordinate approvals, and keep internal stakeholders and outside partners aligned.
  • Manage vendors and freelancers for specialized or peak-period support, including web development, SEO, design, photography/video, event production, paid digital, and special
  • Review partner materials for brand accuracy and consistency and perform other related duties as assigned.

Leadership Partnership

The Director of Marketing sets strategy and priorities; leads brand, positioning, audience strategy, goals and KPIs; partners with leadership on fundraising marketing and donor journey strategy; oversees foundations communications; approves major campaigns and creative; coaches the Manager; and reports marketing impact to leadership and the Board. The Marketing & Digital Manager turns that direction into coordinated day-to-day execution.

Qualifications

  • Approximately 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field, with demonstrated manager-level
  • Strong project management: Proven ability to build plans, manage complex timelines, coordinate stakeholders, prioritize competing demands, and execute campaigns from start to
  • Excellent writing and editing: Ability to independently produce polished, compelling content and adapt one story effectively across multiple audiences and channels.
  • CMS and digital fluency: Hands-on experience with WordPress or a comparable CMS, email marketing platforms such as Constant Contact, social media management, basic SEO, segmentation or automation, and performance analytics.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is $75,000-85,000 commensurate with experience; plus benefits.

We believe in taking care of our employees, and our benefits package is just one way we demonstrate our commitment to your well-being and professional growth. Our competitive benefits include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plans with employer contributions after one year
  • Generous paid time off and holidays

Additional Details:

This position is full time, with a hybrid work schedule based in Natick, MA. Our staff currently come into the office three days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Candidates that live within or have strong ties to the MetroWest communities are preferred. Please visit https://www.communityfoundationmw.org/about/ to learn more about the 30+ communities we serve.

Community Foundation for MetroWest is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals regardless of race, color, ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, ability, gender identity, genetic information, ability and/or sexual orientation. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. CFMW aims to create a thriving, inclusive workplace through their commitment to fairness and equity across the organization.

We are looking for a team member who will enrich our culture by celebrating and embracing diversity in all its dimensions. If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the qualifications. 

Interested in joining our team? Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

The Community Foundation for MetroWest improves the quality of life in over 30 MetroWest cities and towns—especially for our most vulnerable neighbors. Since 1995 we have been providing financial and educational resources to local nonprofit organizations, sharing essential data about the region to inform decisions, and partnering with donors to help guide and align their giving with the areas of greatest need in the community.

We support three key constituents: nonprofit organizations, individual donors, and businesses—in a variety of ways targeted to their specific needs. All of this enables the Foundation to be the go-to resource, and the hub for philanthropy and giving in our region. For more information, please visit www.communityfoundationmw.org.

The Foundation is seeking a skilled fundraising professional to join its Development Team.

 

Position Summary:

Title: Development Manager, Corporate & Foundation Relations

Experience: 5+ years of fundraising experience

Location: Natick, MA

Job Status: Full-Time, Hybrid

Reports To: VP of Advancement & Philanthropic Services

 

Position Overview

Reporting to the Vice President of Advancement & Philanthropic Services, the Development Manager, Corporate & Foundation Relations is a strategic, relationship-driven fundraiser responsible for growing and managing the Foundation’s corporate and foundation partnerships across MetroWest. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, exceptional relationship-builder, and strong writer who understands fundraising and community impact and is energized by connecting people and organizations across the region.

 

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Partnerships & Events

· Develop and implement strategies to grow corporate philanthropy, including sponsorship, employee engagement, and strategic partnerships across MetroWest to support Foundation events and initiatives.

· Build and manage a strong portfolio of corporate partners and prospects, with tailored strategies for cultivation, solicitation, retention, upgrades, and re-engagement.

· Work closely with VP of Advancement on event strategy for two major fundraising events and other donor engagement events.

· Lead the Foundation’s two major fundraising events including:

o sponsorship goals and revenue

o sponsor cultivation and solicitation

o partner engagement

o collaboration with internal teams

· Explore opportunities for employee engagement, volunteerism, and workplace giving.

· Serve as a key ambassador for the Foundation within the business community.

 

Foundation Relations

· Research, identify, qualify, and prioritize foundation funding opportunities aligned with the Foundation’s initiatives, priorities, and goals.

· Manage the full grant lifecycle, from prospect research and proposal development through award administration, stewardship, and reporting.

· Develop compelling proposals, letters of inquiry, reports, and other funder communications in partnership with the Program and Marketing/Communications teams.

· Develop grant calendars to ensure deliverables and deadlines are met.

· Build and maintain relationships with foundation program officers and philanthropic leaders in partnership with CFMW leadership.

 

Partner Stewardship & Engagement

· Develop and execute stewardship strategies that demonstrate impact, strengthen relationships, and encourage renewed and increased investment.

· Coordinate sponsor benefits, recognition, and engagement for Foundation events and programs.

· Partner with Program and Marketing & Communications teams to share impact, recognize supporters, and deliver funder and sponsor benefits.

· Leverage CRM data and fundraising insights to track portfolio activity, pipeline health, outcomes, and performance and inform strategy.

 

Community Leadership & Regional Engagement

· Represent the Foundation at community, civic, and business events throughout MetroWest.

· Connect corporate and foundation partners to regional needs, opportunities, and philanthropic initiatives.

· Use Impact MetroWest and other Foundation data and insights to engage funders around community challenges and opportunities.

· Support the Foundation’s role as a convener and connector across sectors.

 

Development Team Support

· Collaborate with the Development and Marketing team on fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, moves management, and special events.

· Maintain accurate donor and prospect records in Raiser’s Edge.

· Work with Finance and Operations to track payments, ensure accurate fund allocation, and monitor grants.

· Contribute to annual fundraising goals and departmental performance metrics.

· Support Board and volunteer engagement related to corporate and foundation fundraising.

 

Qualifications

· 5+ years of experience in fundraising, corporate relations, grant writing, business development, or a related field.

· Demonstrated success cultivating and stewarding corporate and/or foundation relationships.

· Experience writing successful grant proposals for organizational programs and initiatives and funder reports.

· Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

· Strong organizational and project management abilities.

· Strategic thinker and proactive project manager with sound judgment, strong follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

· Experience using donor databases or CRM systems.

· Knowledge of the MetroWest region and philanthropic landscape strongly preferred.

 

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is $80,000-$90,000 commensurate with experience; plus benefits.

We believe in taking care of our employees, and our benefits package is just one way we demonstrate our commitment to your well-being and professional growth. Our competitive benefits include:

· Health, dental, and vision insurance

· Retirement savings plans with employer contributions after one year

· Generous paid time off and holidays

Additional Details:

This position is full time, with a hybrid work schedule based in Natick, MA. Our staff currently come into the office three days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Candidates that live within or have strong ties to the MetroWest communities are preferred. Please visit https://www.communityfoundationmw.org/about/ to learn more about the 30+ communities we serve.

Community Foundation for MetroWest is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals regardless of race, color, ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, ability, gender identity, genetic information, ability and/or sexual orientation. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. CFMW aims to create a thriving, inclusive workplace through their commitment to fairness and equity across the organization.

We are looking for a team member who will enrich our culture by celebrating and embracing diversity in all its dimensions. If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!

To apply visit: Community Foundation for MetroWest – Development Manager, Corporate and Foundation Relations – NRG Consulting Group – Career Page

Get Involved

We encourage you to get involved, whether it’s serving on a committee, hosting or participating in an event, or volunteering. Learn more about the opportunities, contact Caroline Murphy, Vice President of Advancement and Philanthropic Services.

  • Professional Advisor Leadership Council
  • Corporate Philanthropy Advisory Board
  • Event Committees
  • ONEmetrowest Campaign Committee
  • Distribution Committee

Instructor’s Assistant

High school students are invited to assist the Youth in Philanthropy program as an Instructor’s Assistant. As a YIP Instructor’s Assistant, you would be responsible for assisting the YIP Instructor with a variety of tasks, including:

  • Organizing and disseminating any materials and supplies to students
  • Supporting YIP students during activities and group work
  • Recording and gathering any class information
  • Helping to keep the class on task and engaged
  • Helping to keep class space clean and organized
  • Facilitating positive group discussions when necessary
  • Being an overall positive role model to YIP students
  • Other duties as assigned by the YIP Instructor

Candidates are required to have participated in a semester-long YIP program with the Foundation for MetroWest. Experience in a YIP leadership role is preferred, but not required. Candidates should be:

  • Knowledgeable of and passionate about the YIP program and the MetroWest community
  • Interested in working with and able to relate to other high school students
  • Available to attend all classes
  • Flexible
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Energetic and ready to have fun
  • Able to communicate well with peers and adults

If this sounds like the right volunteer opportunity for you, please send your resume, a brief one page write up sharing why you think you’d be a strong YIP Instructor’s Assistant to Program Officer of Youth in Philanthropy, Matt Jose.

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Student Volunteers

The Community Foundation for MetroWest’s Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) is a 15 or 17-week experiential leadership development program designed to empower and educate local youth to become our community’s next generation of philanthropists.

Operating 14 programs across MetroWest September through May, YIP is one of the largest and longest-running youth philanthropy programs in the country.