Breakthrough Greater Boston
Director of Development – External Relations
Breakthrough Greater Boston, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Company Description
Breakthrough Greater Boston (BTGB) was founded in 1992 by MacArthur Genius Awardee Dr. Angela Duckworth. BTGB transforms urban education for students and teachers through its unique Students Teaching Students model. The organization provides six years of intensive, tuition‑free out‑of‑school‑time programming for traditionally underserved middle and high school students in Cambridge, Boston, and Somerville, changing their academic trajectories and supporting them along the path to college. At the same time, BTGB develops the next generation of urban educators by recruiting and training diverse, high‑achieving college students to serve as Teaching Fellows and near‑peer role models to BTGB students. Since its inception, BTGB has supported over 2,500 students and Teaching Fellows, with a strong record of college matriculation and persistence.
Role Description This is a full‑time hybrid role for a Director of Development – External Relations at Breakthrough Greater Boston. The role is located in Cambridge, MA, but some work from home is acceptable. The Director of Development will oversee planned and annual giving, philanthropy efforts, budgeting, and fundraising activities. The role involves strategizing and executing donor engagement plans, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring the achievement of fundraising goals.
Qualifications
Experience in Planned Giving and Annual Giving
Proficiency in Philanthropy and Fundraising activities
Experience with Budgeting and financial management
Strong communication and relationship management skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment
Relevant experience in the education or nonprofit sector is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred
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Role Description This is a full‑time hybrid role for a Director of Development – External Relations at Breakthrough Greater Boston. The role is located in Cambridge, MA, but some work from home is acceptable. The Director of Development will oversee planned and annual giving, philanthropy efforts, budgeting, and fundraising activities. The role involves strategizing and executing donor engagement plans, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring the achievement of fundraising goals.
Qualifications
Experience in Planned Giving and Annual Giving
Proficiency in Philanthropy and Fundraising activities
Experience with Budgeting and financial management
Strong communication and relationship management skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment
Relevant experience in the education or nonprofit sector is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred
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