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KIPP is hiring a Regional Office: Senior Head of Development for Greater Boston. This role leads fundraising initiatives, manages donor relationships, secures grants, and drives development strategy to support educational programs for underserved communities. The position requires creating and executing multi-layered fundraising plans and serving as a senior leader to ensure resources for KIPP Massachusetts schools.

Highlights

Lead donor acquisition and cultivate major gift relationships to meet annual fundraising goals of $1.3M to $1.6M.
Manage donor engagement, stewardship, and serve as the main contact for investors and partners.
Oversee foundation grant writing, reporting, and maintain relationships with private and public funders.
Develop and implement fundraising strategy aligned with organizational priorities and provide input on development collateral.
Build corporate partnerships for volunteer opportunities, in-kind donations, and funding prospects.
Manage Raiser’s Edge database and all donor recognition processes including acknowledgements and thank you communications.
Report fundraising progress and contribute to senior leadership meetings and organizational goals.
Required skills include proficiency in donor database management, Google Suite, Microsoft Word, and exceptional verbal and written communication.
Qualifications include at least 3 years raising $1M+ annually, a Bachelor's degree, and proven success in closing five-figure gifts.
Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $180,000 with a $1,000 signing bonus and annual performance bonuses.

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

Company Description

Our Mission

Together with our families and communities, we create joyful and identity-affirming schools where students achieve excellent and equitable academic outcomes. We believe doing this ensures that our students are prepared to pursue any path they choose — college, career, and beyond — so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our program is based on:

A focus on high-quality instruction supported by rigorous professional development to ensure that our students develop the academic skills necessary to pursue the life they choose.
A high regard for character development to ensure that our students and staff celebrate and develop their character and identity strengths.
An emphasis on family engagement, because we believe that our students are most likely to be able to maximize their potential when we work in partnership with our students and their families.
A focus on college readiness for all students so that all students can make choices about their post-secondary education and future.

What We Do

We seek to provide a world-class education for students from educationally underserved communities in Lynn and Boston. Our student demographics mirror those of neighborhood schools in terms of race, socioeconomic status, Multilingual Learners (MLL), and students who receive special education services.

Our promise to families is that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop the zest for learning and grit necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in Lynn and Boston.

Who We Are

KIPP Massachusetts began enrolling students in 2004. We currently hold two charters, operating two “districts.” Our first district, KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School, is based in Lynn, MA. Our second district, KIPP Academy Boston Charter School, is based in Mattapan, MA. Each district is housed on one or more “campuses,” which we use to refer to different grade spans, for example, elementary grades, middle school grades, or high school grades.

In Lynn, KIPP Academy Lynn Elementary (serving grades K-4), KIPP Academy Lynn Middle (serving grades 5-8), and KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate (serving grades 9-12), are all under our Lynn charter. Admission to any grade in the Lynn district is admission to all remaining grades in the Lynn district K-12. 74% of our students in Lynn are Hispanic, 15% are Black, 3% are multiracial, 5% White, and 4% Asian.

In Boston, KIPP Academy Boston (serving grades K-8) is under our Boston charter. Admission to any grade in the Boston district is admission to all remaining grades in the Boston district K-8. 36% of our students in Boston are Hispanic, 59% are Black, 3% are multiracial, 1% are White, and 1% are American Indian or Alaskan Native.

Across both districts, we serve over 2,200 students. KIPP MA has a Regional Office, with teams such as Teaching and Learning, Talent and Operations, which supports both districts.

KIPP Foundation

KIPP Massachusetts partners with the KIPP Foundation, which is a non-profit national network of college-preparatory public charter schools serving elementary, middle and high school students. The KIPP Network has a 30+ year track record of preparing our students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life.

The KIPP Public Schools Network is made up of 278 K-12 schools, 28 regional support organizations, and the nonprofit KIPP Foundation. We are a national network with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni. Together, we continually raise the bar for teaching and learning, then ensure success in one classroom travels across our network to hundreds more. We believe that excellent academic, safe and structured schools, empowered teachers, an emphasis on character development and support through college and career are the foundation for student success, and we strive to provide this for every student.

All KIPP schools, whether they are in Massachusetts or in other states, are part of the free public school system in their respective states and enrollment is open to all students. KIPP public charter schools are given more academic and budgetary flexibility than traditional public schools, and in exchange commit to deliver high-quality academic results for students.

Job Description

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.

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.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates have the following:

Experience and Knowledge

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

Skills and abilities

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, appropriate and compelling in a variety of contexts: 1:1, small groups, large groups, external audiences, etc.
Self-starter with an intense focus on results and the ability to persevere through challenges to reach goals
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple projects
Detail-oriented, responsive, and organized professional
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

Attitudes

A belief in the mission and values of KIPP
Committed to the belief that all students can learn and achieve at high levels
Passion for education equality and access
Motivated by a fast-paced, diverse, collaborative working environment
A flexible can-do approach, self-motivation, resilience and a willingness to adapt to the changing needs and priorities in the team and across the organization
Considerable tact and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity

KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in building a vibrant and welcoming school community that advances our mission of ensuring that all KIPP students graduate with the skills and confidence to lead fulfilling lives. This includes a commitment to attracting and developing individuals who understand the experiences of the students and communities we serve. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability..

Additional Information

What We Offer

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. For more about what we offer, how to apply and more about KIPP MA, please visit this link HERE .

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