Thank you for your interest in joining the Boston Rising team. Our organization is currently recruiting candidates for the following position(s):
Director for Development
Boston Rising is current seeking an experienced and passionate Director of Development to build and lead all aspects of fundraising for this entrepreneurial organization. With primary responsibility for meeting Boston Rising’s aggressive fundraising goals, and working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board, the Director of Development will spearhead the creation and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising program to include all types of individual, foundation, corporate and government support.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of Development will focus heavily on identifying and cultivating a portfolio of high-net worth donors, and will lead and manage the Board’s fundraising work. This is an extraordinary opportunity to partner with a highly motivated CEO and Board within a fast-paced and growing organization.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the CEO to develop the strategic fundraising plan, with an emphasis on Board cultivation and identifying and cultivation high net-worth individuals;
- Serve as a key part of the senior leadership team of Boston Rising;
- Directly oversee 1-2 development staff, and lead, motivate and manage the Fundraising
- Committee of the Board. Conduct training and “skill sharing” as needed to Boston Rising staff, grantees and partners
- Lead the strategic pursuit and support of new funding sources, including individual donors, foundations, and corporate partnerships. Ensure all efforts — special events, donor visits, direct marketing, etc. — are effective and measurable;
- Represent Boston Rising to donors and prospects and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects for contacts and visits;
- Design and maintain a world-class donor stewardship program, and build a base of regular committed donors using all the latest fundraising tools available in a fully integrated manner;
- Increase income and donor base by ensuring effective integration of fundraising, communications, and program strategies. Integrate with and provide input to all aspects of marketing and advancing the Boston Rising brand;
- Monitor benchmarking against similar nonprofit fundraising operations, encompassing current fundraising/marketing trends and innovative opportunities in order to maximize fundraising opportunities;
- Develop and monitor fundraising budget to ensure cost effectiveness and strategic expenditure of funds;
- Assist in communicating marketing plans for each investment opportunity and improve acceptance and understanding of the strategy behind the plan. Help engender a sense of commitment to supporting overall fund raising plans.
Qualifications:
- Significant experience creating and implementing short and long-term fundraising strategies on a large scale, and demonstrated success identifying and cultivating high net-worth individuals.
- Experience raising funds for poverty-related public policy campaigns is a plus;
- Demonstrated skill in working at a senior level with strong capabilities in planning, organization, and management — ideally in a start-up context;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to build relationships across a wide range of constituencies;
- Proven ability to inspire, coach and manage professional and senior-level staff;
- Exceptionally organized, detail-oriented and committed to thorough follow-through;
- Energetic, proactive, and the ability and sense of humor to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial start-up environment;
- Willingness and ability to attend after work and weekend networking events, as well as events hosted by Boston Rising;
- Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in Business Management, Marketing, Communications, Sociology or Public Administration; Master’s Degree preferred.
To Apply:
Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity, both in Word format, to Paul Johnson at http://jobs.cgcareers.org/application.aspx?id=1872. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please watch this space to learn of future opportunities with our organization.
