Director of Development

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday, September 12, 2025

About the Organization:

By creating supportive relationships between students and volunteer mentors, Boston Partners in Education (BPIE) ensures a more equitable city where every Boston Public Schools (BPS) student is equipped with the skills, opportunity, and confidence to succeed in the classroom and beyond. BPIE recruits, trains, places, and supports volunteers to work with students in grades kindergarten through twelve, one-on-one or in small groups, in-person during the school day or remotely after school hours. BPIE is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Position Description:

The Director of Development supports BPIE’s mission by designing and implementing a comprehensive annual and long-term fundraising plan that will increase the organization’s philanthropic revenue year-over-year while increasing BPIE’s visibility within the philanthropic community. The Director of Development directly stewards relationships with and solicits gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations, while also executing key elements of BPIE’s day-to-day fundraising operations. The Director of Development is also responsible for the strategic direction and project management for two major fundraising events (gala and golf tournament).

The Director of Development manages the part-time Pathfinders Coordinator. They report to the Executive Director, and work closely with the Management Team and the Board of Directors. This is a full-time, exempt position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement annual comprehensive fundraising plan to accrue $1M+ in revenue each fiscal year
• Cultivate, manage, and steward relationships with all donors and prospects, with a particular focus on leadership and major donors and corporate partners/sponsors
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and key board members to design and implement a major gifts strategy, including executing on the major gifts growth plan
• Set the strategic direction for all events related to fundraising, including, but not limited to, the annual Gala, Pathfinders Open golf tournament, and peer to peer campaigns
• Build relationships to increase the visibility of BPIE within the philanthropic community
• Collaborate with program team to develop “the BPIE story” for external audiences
• Manage the grants cycle, including drafting proposals and reports, in collaboration with COO and Executive Director
• Develop marketing materials to communicate BPIE’s impact (Annual Reports, email solicitations, direct mail campaigns, etc.)
• Serve as lead staff liaison to the Board’s Development Committee
• In coordination with Executive Director, identify and cultivate prospective Board members
• Represent organization at events as appropriate
• Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications and Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3-5 years professional fundraising experience, with track record of year over year revenue growth
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills
• Experience in building donor relationships and closing 5+ figure gifts
• Comfort working with Board-level volunteers
• Experience with digital/virtual fundraising campaigns using platforms such as MailChimp and GiveSmart
• Knowledge of Salesforce preferred
• Demonstrated competency supervising and motivating staff
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across disciplines within organization
• Dedication to the mission and values of BPIE

Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000 annually

Work Setting: Hybrid on-site/remote; BPIE’s team works together in our Boston office at least one day per week (currently Tuesday). Although job duties may be done mostly remotely, attendance at some in-person meetings, events, etc. in Boston is necessary.

Equal Opportunity:

BPIE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We serve and partner with a diverse population of schools, students and staff, and wish to build high-performing teams that mirror the communities we serve. BPIE prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:

In accordance with applicable law, BPIE requires current and future employees, whether full-time or part-time, to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

Employment Verification:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Employment at BPIE is at-will. BPIE does not sponsor work authorization visas.