OUR CULTURE
BUILD is made up of a diverse, results-driven, and passionate team who believe in the potential of every student and the power of entrepreneurship to transform the education landscape. We work in a collaborative environment where perseverance, flexibility, and an entrepreneurial spirit are encouraged and celebrated. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion, including cross-cultural understanding. Kindness, empathy, and respect are at the forefront of the way we treat each other, our students, our teachers, and our supporters. We believe in the potential of every student and are dedicated to breaking down the educational, economic, and social barriers that stand in the way of their long-term success. The remarkable young people whom we serve are at the center of everything we do. We are intentional about our culture so that we can best support them.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting directly to the Northeast Regional Executive Director (RED), the Director of Philanthropy (DP) will be responsible for leading the development activities for the Northeast region. With a regional annual goal of $2M, the DP will play an integral role in fundraising for programs in Boston and Pittsburgh, as well as capacity needs for any future growth within the region. The role will be primarily focused on Boston given the well-established diversified funding base in that city, but will also include support of donor cultivation and stewardship in Pittsburgh.
The DP position requires intrinsic motivation and passion for our work, and the ability to operate in a high-energy, entrepreneurial environment where innovation and creativity are valued and expected.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Development Leadership
Strategy and Planning
Donor and Board Cultivation
QUALIFICATIONS & MINDSET
There are innumerable ways to learn, grow and excel professionally. We respect this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. We’ll honor your lived and professional experience as key aspects of your candidacy for the role and prioritize applicants with experience dismantling the structural inequities that disproportionately impact children and families with traditionally marginalized identities. We are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate the majority of the qualifications and experiences listed below
Successful candidates will demonstrate the following competencies through a combination of previous education/work experiences:
Entrepreneurial Thinking: Demonstrate comfort with risk- and initiative-taking to achieve unique and ambitious goals that support and incorporate BUILD’s mission and values
POSITION DETAILS
COMPENSATION
The salary for the Director of Philanthropy ranges from $125K-$135k in accordance with level of experience and BUILD’s equity-focused salary bands. BUILD offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees. This includes employer-paid medical, dental & vision coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA), employer-paid life insurance, and a 403(b) plan with match. In addition, eligible BUILD employees qualify for generous vacation, sick, paid Federal holidays, week of July 4, and December 24 through January 1 off, a flexible work environment and professional development.
OUR CULTURE
BUILD is made up of a diverse, results-driven, and passionate team who believe in the potential of every student and the power of entrepreneurship to transform the education landscape. We work in a collaborative environment where perseverance, flexibility, and an entrepreneurial spirit are encouraged and celebrated. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion, including cross-cultural understanding. Kindness, empathy, and respect are at the forefront of the way we treat each other, our students, our teachers, and our supporters. We believe in the potential of every student and are dedicated to breaking down the educational, economic, and social barriers that stand in the way of their long-term success. The remarkable young people whom we serve are at the center of everything we do. We are intentional about our culture so that we can best support them.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting directly to the Northeast Regional…
The salary for the Director of Philanthropy ranges from $125K-$135k in accordance with level of experience and BUILD’s equity-focused salary bands. BUILD offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees. This includes employer-paid medical, dental & vision coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA), employer-paid life insurance, and a 403(b) plan with match. In addition, eligible BUILD employees qualify for generous vacation, sick, paid Federal holidays, week of July 4, and December 24 through January 1 off, a flexible work environment and professional development.
The salary for the Director of Philanthropy ranges from $125K-$135k in accordance with level of experience and BUILD’s equity-focused salary bands. BUILD offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees. This includes employer-paid medical, dental & vision coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA), employer-paid life insurance, and a 403(b) plan with match. In addition, eligible BUILD employees qualify for generous vacation, sick, paid Federal holidays, week of July 4, and December 24 through January 1 off, a flexible work environment and professional development.
Interested candidates are encouraged to promptly submit their application, including cover letter and resume, through our online portal. All applicants will receive a response to their application. Please email mcarlton@positivelypartners.org with questions or for support submitting your application.
While subject to change, candidates elected to advance throughout the process can expect:
The expected start date is Spring 2025. Positively Partners is committed to conducting an equitable, accessible assessment process. If you would like to request accommodation during the interview process, please email search@positivelypartners.org. Requests for accommodation will be handled confidentially.
Interested candidates are encouraged to promptly submit their application, including cover letter and resume, through our online portal. All applicants will receive a response…