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Kipp Inc

Regional Office: Chief Development Officer - Greater Boston (2024-2025)

Kipp Inc, Lynn, Massachusetts, us, 01910


Regional Office: Chief Development Officer - Greater Boston (2024-2025)

Full-time

Start Date: Immediate opening

Department: Regional Support and Leadership

Our Mission

The mission of all of KIPP Massachusetts schools is to create an environment where students develop the academic skills, intellectual habits and character traits necessary to maximize their potential in high school, college and the world beyond.

Chief Development Officer

This is a varied and dynamic role, as well as a critical one within the KIPP MA Leadership and Development team. The team is focused on driving and supporting strategy for the organization through revenue generation and strategic partnerships.

The role will include reaching key milestones of the team’s multi-layered fundraising plan, including annual and long-term fundraising goals, planning for key events, and supporting specific regional strategies. As the sole member of the Development team, you will develop specific donor strategies, prepare initial prospect research and ensure effective stewardship practices.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief Development Officer will be primarily responsible for front-line fundraising, cultivating and maintaining investor and partner relationships, identifying new KIPP MA supporters, leading the KIPP MA development strategy, and deepening relationships with established KIPP MA champions.

Responsibilities:

Donor Acquisition

Play a critical role in the acquisition of new donors and supporters for KIPP MA’s work in Massachusetts.

Securing major gifts for both the Annual Fund and Campaigns.

Cultivate champions for KIPP MA and our students and families.

Donor Relationship Management

Oversee annual fundraising of $1,000,000.

Plan and execute a campaign of $10,000,000.

Serve as main point of contact for investors and partners in your portfolio.

Foundation Management

Serve as the main point of contact for all private and public grant opportunities.

Manage and generate grant revenue for all KIPP MA programs.

External Relations

Serve as a liaison and point of contact for all external stakeholders.

Administrative Management

Manage Raiser’s Edge database, mailing lists, and mailings.

Qualified candidates have the following:

Experience in fundraising for non-profit organizations.

Proven track record of a successful campaign.

At least 5 years of raising 3 million dollars or more annually.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Self-starter with an intense focus on results.

Ability to problem solve, navigate and lead through complexity.

A belief in the mission and values of KIPP.

KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables all of our students and staff to thrive.

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