Development Manager

About Mass Insight

Mass Insight Education & Research is a Boston-based nonprofit serving schools and districts nationwide. We partner with states, districts, schools, and other stakeholders across the U.S. to create equitable K-12 education systems and programs, so that each student is prepared to fulfill their academic potential and life ambitions.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We strive to be an organization that lives into its beliefs around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We welcome and expect our current and future team members to join us on this collective journey. You can find our DEI Belief Statements here.

Development Manager Overview

The Development Manager will be integral in helping Mi expand our donor base and reach our fundraising goals by identifying, qualifying, personally soliciting, and cultivating a portfolio of donors. This is a new role on our Development Team which reports to the Director of Development. At their disposal, the Development Manage will have many fundable program assets as a basis of creating donor partnerships with a diverse group of funders committed to equity, education, income inequality and STEM workforce development. 

This role can be remote. 

A new Development Manager on the Mi team will be executing on the responsibilities listed below:

• Identify, research and qualify prospects, solicit prospects for leadership-level commitments, make leadership-level asks, cultivate prospects, track results
• Independently conduct exploratory meetings, sales calls, and create strategies to develop new donors
• Utilize direct mail, phone, email, or volunteers for solicitation or cultivation of prospects as appropriate
• Secure partnerships and manage relationships to provide beneficial outcomes
• Achieve a fundraising goal ranging from $150K - $200K
• Promote awareness of the organization’s mission and work
• Prepare donor correspondence and proposals
• Plan and manage fundraising campaigns to help the organization meet financial goals
• Form strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 years of experience
• A minimum of 3 years of sales or fundraising experience
• Demonstrated ability to meet sales or fundraising goals 
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to listen, speak and write well
• Results-driven
• Excellent organizational skills, analytical skills, and attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Non-profit fundraising
• Major gift/individual giving solicitation and cultivation experience
• Experience with Salesforce
• Experience in or knowledge of K-12 school turnaround and education reform

Mass Insight Development Framework

Mass Insight has identified a set of Core Competencies that it expects to see in all staff members. Candidates for the Fundraiser position will have multiple opportunities to showcase their skills and mindsets and how they align with the expectations for someone in this role. We leverage what we learn during the interview process to co-create an onboarding and development plan with each new team members.

Compensation and Benefits

We’re proud to offer comprehensive benefits to staff.

• A salary of $65,000 - $85,000 annually commensurate with experience
• Excellent health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements

Please go here for additional information ​​www.massinsight.org/benefits

To Apply

Mass Insight strives to build a staff and board that reflect the cultural diversity of the schools and districts that we partner with. Mass Insight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, ability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. BIPOC and other individuals from historically marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.

Please apply and submit your resume here http://j.brt.mv/CompanyPortal.do?companyGK=29932&portalGK=17931