MEDA is seeking a strategic, energetic, and mission-driven Director of Development & Advancement to lead and grow the organization’s fundraising and partnership efforts. This senior leader will oversee all aspects of donor engagement, corporate sponsorships, grants, and advancement initiatives, while collaborating across departments to support MEDA’s annual conference and fundraising events. The ideal candidate brings a passion for MEDA’s mission, experience building sustainable donor pipelines, and a knack for relationship-building across diverse audiences, including individual donors, treatment centers, and corporate partners. This is a full-time hybrid position, reporting to the Executive Director. Greater Boston Area preferred. MEDA is committed to pay transparency and equitable hiring practices. Responsibilities: Fundraising Donor Engagement • Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy with a focus on donor cultivation, retention, and major gift stewardship. • Oversee donor database and ensure data integrity and timely communications. • Collaborate with the Executive Director and the Board on donor strategy and engagement efforts. Corporate Sponsorships Professional Outreach • Identify, secure, and steward corporate sponsors and partners for MEDA’s annual conference and other initiatives. • Cultivate relationships with treatment centers and other professional organizations to increase sponsor engagement and expand MEDA’s professional network. • Support outreach efforts to grow MEDA’s Professional Member community. Grants Institutional Giving • Research and pursue grant opportunities aligned with MEDA’s mission and programming. • Write, submit, and track grant proposals and reports, in collaboration with program staff. Event Support • Partner with staff and volunteers to plan and execute MEDA’s Annual National Conference and fundraising events. • Oversee sponsor fulfillment and visibility at events. Collaboration Leadership • Supervise advancement support staff or interns (as needed). • Work closely with communications and program teams to align messaging and strategy. • Report regularly on progress to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors. Qualifications: • Minimum 5 years of nonprofit fundraising or advancement experience, with a proven track record of securing individual, corporate, or foundation support. • Demonstrated experience managing donor or sponsor pipelines and using CRM systems. • Strong writing and communication skills, especially for donor-facing materials and grant proposals. • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on implementation. • Experience in or passion for mental health, eating disorders, or healthcare sectors preferred. • Self-starter, adaptable, and team-oriented. Compensation: $85,000 - $105,000 yearly commensurate with experience plus competitive benefits package included.

• Fundraising Donor Engagement • Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy with a focus on donor cultivation, retention, and major gift stewardship. • Oversee donor database and ensure data integrity and timely communications. • Collaborate with the Executive Director and the Board on donor strategy and engagement efforts.Corporate Sponsorships Professional Outreach • Identify, secure, and steward corporate sponsors and partners for MEDA’s annual conference and other initiatives. • Cultivate relationships with treatment centers and other professional organizations to increase sponsor engagement and expand MEDA’s professional network. • Support outreach efforts to grow MEDA’s Professional Member community.Grants Institutional Giving • Research and pursue grant opportunities aligned with MEDA’s mission and programming. • Write, submit, and track grant proposals and reports, in collaboration with program staff.Event Support • Partner with staff and volunteers to plan and execute MEDA’s Annual National Conference and fundraising events. • Oversee sponsor fulfillment and visibility at events.Collaboration Leadership • Supervise advancement support staff or interns (as needed). • Work closely with communications and program teams to align messaging and strategy. • Report regularly on progress to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors.