Regional Office: Senior Head of Development - Greater Boston (2026-2027)

KIPP • Lynn, MA

31d • $150,000 - $180,000

About The Position

This is a varied and dynamic role, as well as a critical one within the KIPP MA Leadership Team. The role is focused on increasing fundraising outcomes and driving and supporting strategy for the organization through revenue generation and strategic partnerships. It ensures KIPP Massachusetts can provide current and future KIPP MA schools with the resources necessary to educate students and families in educationally underserved communities so that they may lead fulfilling lives.

The role will include creating and driving action on a 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, and grow our fundraising results with minimal help, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy and initiative.

This role will report to the Executive Director and serve as a member of the regional Senior Leadership Team. It is an ideal opportunity for an individual who is passionate about education, equity and accessibility, has a relentless drive to deliver results, and who is motivated and empowered by the opportunity to serve as an external leader for KIPP MA, galvanizing diverse stakeholders in support of KIPP MA’s mission.

Requirements

• At least 3 or more years of raising 1 million dollars or more annually
• Proven track record of leading a successful campaign
• Experience in fundraising for non-profit organizations
• Experience with event planning (up to 50 participants)
• A Bachelor’s degree
• Proven ability and track record of soliciting and closing five figure gifts
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, appropriate and compelling for a senior, external audience
• Self-starter with an intense focus on results and the ability to persevere through challenges to reach goals
• Ability to problem solve, navigate and lead through complexity
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback, coaching, and professional development
• Ability to model KIPP’s values at all times
• Competency in donor database management, Google Suite and Microsoft Word

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with advocacy and community engagement a plus
• Previous experience in the charter realm a plus

Responsibilities

• Donor Acquisition:
• Lead the efforts to acquire new donors and supporters for KIPP MA’s work in Massachusetts, including identifying and researching new prospects, crafting engagement plans, and cultivating relationships
• Develop positive and purposeful prospect and donor relations through close tracking, observation and reflection on all prospect contact and engagement
• Secure major gifts for both the Annual Fund and campaigns
• Donor Relationship Management, Engagement, and Stewardship:
• Oversee annual fundraising of $1,300,000 to $1,600,000
• Serve as main point of contact for KIPP MA investors and partners
• Work with the Executive Director to develop and implement relationship building activities and execution on donor portfolio
• Monitor progress of annual giving fundraising program and prepare analysis and reports to Executive Director
• Support the planning and execution of a calendar of development-related communications, events and visits
• Own all in person tours with current and prospective donors (including foundation leaders) and include key stakeholders (MD, Chiefs, ED) as necessary
• Execute donor research in advance of visits and prospect meetings; generate briefing for ED in advance of donor meetings
• Serve as the staff liaison for the KIPP MA Development Committee, including managing the relationship with the Chair of the Development Committee and managing overall Board giving
• Foundation Management
• Secure grants (both public competitive grants and private foundations) for KIPP MA by maintaining current foundation supporters and researching and applying for new grant opportunities
• Serve as the main point of contact and liaison for all private and public grant opportunities and foundation relationships
• Oversee all grant writing, tracking and grant reporting
• Development Strategy:
• With Executive Director, execute the regional fundraising strategy, including envisioning, developing and executing specific donor engagement and giving opportunities
• Ensure alignment of fundraising priorities with key organizational priorities and imperatives of KIPP MA
• Establish a close feedback loop between key donor prospects and KIPP MA leadership
• Provide critical input into collateral, including investment proposals and decks, grant proposals, appeals and the annual report
• Provide critical input into senior stakeholder engagement
• Create and maintain strong systems and infrastructure to track and strengthen our donor database, including data analysis and management, dashboards and pipelines
• External Relations
• Serve as a liaison and point of contact for all external stakeholders - including donors, foundations, and other key stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate partners to establish volunteer opportunities at schools, in-kind donations, and potential funding opportunities for KIPP MA
• Provide excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders
• Administrative: Donor Recognition, Database, and Mailings Management
• Manage Raiser’s Edge database, mailing lists, and mailings
• Lead data input of new donors and contacts, gifts and actions
• Manage donor recognition process, including donor acknowledgements, thank you packages, plaques, personal notes/calls from the team, and other forms of recognition within one week of gift receipt
• Reconcile gifts and run weekly and monthly data reports to share progress
• Maintain health of the database by performing monthly checks for duplicates, open actions, and open pledges.
• KIPP MA Senior Leader Team Responsibilities
• Attend monthly and quarterly Senior Leadership Team meetings and actively participate in required all staff gatherings
• Provide input/information on regional goals that require external funding
• Report to campuses during times of need as directed by the Executive Director
• Strategically engage with KIPP MA students, families and staff on campus
• General Requirements and Responsibilities
• Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productively
• Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required
• KIPP MA staff are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in their role. Our KIPP MA Executive Leadership Teams maintain consistent systems and procedures designed to permit staff to do their best work.
• In addition to the responsibilities listed above, there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that staff will engage in to help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.

Benefits

• The minimum salary range for this exempt position is $150,000 to $180,000 (per 1.0 FTE/45 hours per week). The role includes a $1,000 signing bonus—and an annual performance bonus as well as other bonuses, when eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level