Per Scholas

Per Scholas

Director, Development

Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Director · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$15k-$20kDetected 14 days ago
RESTData EngineeringSalesforceCRMBusiness DevelopmentLeadershipCollaboration

About the role

  • This is a highly collaborative position, requiring close partnership and coordination with fundraising channels, development operations, program teams, and market leadership.
  • The ideal candidate is a strategic, entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record of securing at least $5M annually through corporate partnerships, foundation grants, individual donors, and government contracts.

Responsibilities

  • In this role, you will focus on four core priorities: (1) generating revenue for the Boston market through your direct portfolio, (2) advancing government funding opportunities that support Boston programming and growth, (3) collaborating with channel teams on larger or multi-market opportunities that include Boston, and (4) coordinating fundraising and growth efforts across the Boston market.
  • Cultivate and steward relationships with corporate, philanthropic, and public sector partners to deepen engagement and expand investment in Per Scholas Boston programs and market growth.
  • Identify and pursue multi-year and multi-market funding opportunities that support the long-term sustainability and expansion of the Boston market.
  • Partner with the Government Relations & Contracts team to identify, pursue, and support local, state, and federal funding opportunities that advance Per Scholas Boston programs and growth.
  • Support the development of government funding proposals and contracts by coordinating with program, finance, and compliance teams to align opportunities with workforce training initiatives in the Boston market.
  • Coordinate engagement with Massachusetts public-sector partners in collaboration with the Government Relations & Contracts team.
  • Coordinate partner engagement and strategy across local and national teams to ensure alignment on cultivation, proposal development, and stewardship.
  • Support the advancement of complex partnerships that require coordination across multiple markets or internal stakeholders.
  • Support national and regional leadership site visits, funder meetings, and partner engagement opportunities within the Boston market.
  • Proven track record of building diverse, sustainable revenue portfolios that include philanthropy, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, earned revenue, and government grants.

Requirements

  • Proficiency with Salesforce or other CRM tools and strong financial acumen to manage forecasts and revenue tracking.

Skills

  • Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Compensation

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of partners with responsibility for generating new and renewed revenue to meet or exceed annual fundraising goals for the Boston market.

Benefits

  • Eligible employees have access to employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance, as well as employer-paid short-term disability coverage, with the option to elect additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance.
  • Flexible Spending accounts are available for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.
  • Per Scholas also offers a range of voluntary benefits, including:
  • Additional resources include healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.
  • Per Scholas offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and overall quality of life!
  • Holidays & PTO: Full-Time Per Scholas team members enjoy over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time!
  • All employees are eligible for Holiday pay upon hire (a total of 22 holidays annually, including a week off for Independence day and a week before the New Year ).
  • Vacation accruals increase with tenure.
  • Part-time employees are afforded time off on a prorated basis and in accordance with local requirements.
  • Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Benefit eligible employees can choose from multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available), with options to fit your needs.

Equal opportunity

  • We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
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  • Non-Discrimination Policy
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