Development Manager

Organizational Summary:

The 3Point Foundation seeks to close the opportunity and achievement gap caused by socioeconomic inequity for underserved, low-income Boston middle school youth by providing a variety of free programs during the school year and summer that develop the skills that lead to success in education, employment, and life and by supporting the journey to post-secondary education. Our vision is that all of Boston’s youth have an equal opportunity to achieve in school. Our five goals include: strengthening 21st century skills, fostering social and emotional growth, cultivating a growth mindset, developing fitness and wellness, and promoting service to others. 

Position Summary: 

The Development Manager is dynamic, creative, organized, and interested in helping a mission-driven nonprofit thrive and grow. This position will be critical in establishing partnerships and securing grants from institutional donors: researching new institutional funding prospects, drafting and editing letters of intent, drafting compelling proposals, drafting donor reports, and ensuring timely submissions to foundation, corporate, and public grant institutions. In addition, the Development Manager is responsible for developing and assisting in the growth of our fundraising systems and external communications. They will be part of ensuring revenue goals are met for various fundraising areas. The Development Manager is a full-time position that reports directly to the Executive Director. This position may supervise interns as it relates to the work.

General Objectives for this role: 

Responsibilities:

• Grant Writing & Research (60% time) 
  • Research grant prospects and present viable options to the Leadership team for review, following up as necessary with initial contacts and letters of intent 
  • Partner with the team to draft compelling proposals, backed up by accurate budgets and strategic use of program data 
  • Draft an average of 2-3 grant proposals per month —approximately 30 proposals annually to private, family, or corporate foundations, with a much smaller number to government sources 
  • Support the development team to track grant reporting requirements and deadlines, ensuring the annual grants calendar is kept up to date 
  • Work with the development team to maintain the system for tracking the cultivation and stewardship of relationships with institutional and corporate donors 
  • Communicate with the development team about interactions with and specific requirements  
• Other Fundraising (30% time) 
  • Maintain the fundraising database by ensuring that all institutional donation and donor records are accurate, up to date, organized, and easily accessible, running reports and engaging in data analysis as necessary 
  • Support sending out thank you letters to donors
  • Participate as a key player of our team for our four annual fundraising events
  • Learn 3Point’s annual fundraising goals, and ensure all fundraising activities strategically work towards these goals 
  • Support communication in partnership with the ED: annual report, biannual newsletter, website needs
  • Oversee social media presence 
• Organizational (10% time) 
  • Participate in department and team meetings, as needed 
  • Observe programming (in-person) to gain a greater understanding of 3Point’s mission
•  QUALIFICATIONS: 
  • Experience 
    • Prior foundation grant writing experience is required, including a track record of securing grants and donations of $5,000+ 
    • Experience with donor grant tracking databases, familiarity with development databases 
    • Proven track record of efficiency, resourcefulness, and reliability 
    • Demonstrated ability to successfully work and communicate effectively and respectfully with youth and adults of all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds  
  • Skills  
    • Excellent business writing, editing, and verbal communication skills 
    • Highly organized, productive, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize 
    • Ability to work on multiple projects, adjust quickly to shifting priorities, meet deadlines, exercise good judgment, and handle high-pressure situations 
    • Ability to take initiative and anticipate potential project complications or needs before they arise
    • Strong basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel. 
    • Experience in database management is preferred
    • Ability to work within a budget
    • Provide friendly, donor-centered customer service and represent us and our mission professionally and positively
  • Personal Attributes 
    • Strong team player who is also a self-starter 
    • Able to work with confidential information 
    • Values alignment with 3Point’s mission, vision, and goals 
    • Enthusiasm, positive sense of humor, ability to take initiative, and professionalism 
    • Flexible, organized, reliable, responsible, collaborative, and creative 
    • Self-motivated and able to work independently 
    • Strong attention to detail 

How to apply

An applicant should send a tailored cover letter highlighting relevant work experience and a resume in PDF format to: info@go3point.org, subject line: Development Manager

This is an AA/EOE position. Persons of color, multilingual individuals, and women are strongly encouraged to apply.