Boston Scores · 1 day ago
Senior Development Officer
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expBoston Scores is a premier sports-based youth development organization focused on empowering Boston youth through various programs. The Senior Development Officer will be responsible for building and managing corporate and institutional partnerships to enhance fundraising strategies and support the organization's growth initiatives.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Serve as a lead strategist and relationship manager for corporate and institutional sponsorships and fundraising, helping to shape systems, messaging, and pipelines that support sustainable long-term growth, with added emphasis on retention and multi-year strategies
Lead systems development around prospecting, researching, cultivating, and soliciting new corporate partners and institutional funders, with a strong emphasis on sectors aligned with Boston Scores’ mission and community; manage systems for tracking and reporting
Develop tailored sponsorship and philanthropic proposals, activation plan, and pitch materials aligned with corporate social responsibilities, DEI, and marketing objectives
Lead high-level sponsorship outreach and stewardship for signature efforts, including Celebration, Inspired Art, and Scores Cup, ensuring sponsor ROI and meaningful engagement
Manage portfolio of high-level corporate and institutional donors, ensuring consistent engagement, retention, recognition, and opportunities for growth; strategize and assist with Development Officers’ portfolio management and output
Collaborate with the Board of Directors and other Development team members as needed on high-level sponsorship and institutional fundraising strategies, including emerging initiatives like ongoing international exchanges
Actively participate in event committee meetings, which include community volunteers and members of the Boston Scores Board of Directors; Engage committee members in network mapping and cultivation practices to best utilize the group's strengths and networks
Oversee sponsorship fulfillment, including branding opportunities, impact reports, and recognition plans
Represent Boston Scores at networking events, corporate volunteer days, and prospecting meetings to build visibility and engage new partners
Participate in the planning and execution of donor-facing events, focusing on enhancing the experience for sponsors and institutional partners
Maintain accurate database records and documentation for all assigned prospects and partners, supporting acknowledgment and reporting for the team
Collaborate on overall development and communication strategies to highlight donor impact through storytelling and recognition efforts
Contribute to department strategy, team meetings, and cross-functional planning efforts
Other duties as assigned by the Chief Development Officer
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in fundraising, corporate partnerships, and/or institutional giving with a strong track record of success
Demonstrated experience securing and growing corporate sponsorships or institutional support, ideally in the $10K-$100K+ range
Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to connect with a range of stakeholders
Strong proposal writing, communications, and presentation skills
Highly organized and goal-oriented with a strategic mindset and entrepreneurial spirit
Comfort navigating CRM systems and managing donor data
Passion for youth development, equity, and/or the transformative power of sport is highly valued
Benefits
100% employer-paid health and dental
Generous PTO and weeklong end-of-year office closure
100% employer sponsored health, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability insurance
401K plan with employer match (eligible after 1 year)
15 days of paid time off annually (incrementally increases to 30 days PTO with continued tenure)
10 paid federal holidays
Approximately 1.5 weeks leave during organization-wide winter break
Company
Boston Scores
Boston SCORES provides urban youth with team-based education programs that promote health & well-being, academic engagement, and civic leadership.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Andrew Crossley
Chief Development Officer
Ivelisse Mendoza (ella/she/her/hers)
Chief Program Officer
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