About the Organization:
At Junior Achievement we believe in "possible." Each day, we work to help young people discover what's possible in their lives. We do this by helping them connect what they learn in school with life outside the classroom. We let them know it's possible to invest in their future, to gain a better understanding of how the world works, and to pursue their dreams. Junior Achievement's proven lessons in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship are shown to positively impact the lives of young people. These lessons align with national and state educational standards and are delivered to millions of students across the country with the help of our education partners and volunteers from the local community. Research shows that JA Alumni are more likely to have a college degree, feel confident managing money, have career success, and have started a business as an adult. In response to systemic poverty and inequalities in the region, Junior Achievement of Greater Boston set forth to implement against a bold, new strategic vision where it seeks to close the wealth and opportunity gaps for youth in key impact communities in the Greater Boston region (currently Boston, Chelsea, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, Quincy, and Somerville) by creating middle school to career pathways, igniting youth entrepreneurship, and preparing financially savvy youth. Do you love working on behalf of children and young adults, fostering their growth and development? Do you want a job that is challenging, gratifying, and allows you the opportunity to impact thousands of youth each year? Focusing on our three Pillars of Student Success: Entrepreneurship, Work Readiness and Financial Literacy, JA staff enjoy a culture of mutual respect and co-worker camaraderie.
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About the Role:
Junior Achievement of Greater Boston (JA) seeks a Chief Development Officer (CDO). Reporting to and closely partnering with the President & CEO, the CDO is responsible for leading fundraising and external relations to sustain and grow JA of Greater Boston’s annual budget. The current budget is approximately $2.5 million and expected to grow significantly in the coming years as we implement our strategic vision. The CDO plays a vital role in JA of Greater Boston’s success by leading the development team to secure new revenues, retain and maximize current funders, and diversify funding sources. The CDO will set and implement the annual and multi year fundraising strategy and lead the development team. Leveraging the President & CEO and the organization’s Board of Directors, the CDO will cultivate, solicit, and steward the organization’s top funders and prospects to secure transformative investments in JA of Greater Boston’s mission and strategic vision. As a member of the Leadership Team, the CDO will contribute to setting and achieving the organization’s strategic direction to safeguard its long term viability, while managing and encouraging staff excellence. The CDO will partner closely with program staff to maintain close alignment between programmatic goals and development efforts, ensuring the mission dictates the funding strategy and not vice versa. In overseeing the development department, the CDO will manage three direct reports, focused on corporate and foundation partnerships, event sponsorships, and development operations. The development department works closely with the Operations team, especially the Chief Operations Officer and her direct reports. The CDO must be a team oriented leader and extremely personable with internal and external constituents, demonstrating exceptional judgment and discretion. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to leverage their fundraising and strategic skills to amplify JA of Greater Boston’s impact on the region’s youth. This is a full time, hybrid position, providing the option to work both remotely and in JA’s Innovation Centers in Charlestown and Lawrence. The CDO will be supplied with a laptop and monitor, must have reliable internet, and must have reliable access to a vehicle or be able to commute to sites, donors, and prospects without issue. Core Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Strong mission alignment and passion for empowering young people from underserved communities; passion for philanthropy and nonprofit work;
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and 401(k)with employer match. Generous paid time off.
Interested candidates should send resume, cover letter and compensation requirements to:jobs@jagreaterboston.org.
Corporate Culture Statement
We hire the best people, not just the best talent. We work together as one team to deliver our mission. We treat each other with respect, communicate clearly, value diverse opinions, and challenge the status quo on our quest for continuous improvement. We value our people and offer them competitive compensation/benefits, schedule flexibility, and purposeful professional/personal development opportunities. We treat all our stakeholders as important contributors to our ultimate goal of delivering on our mission. JA provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants. We do not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. e encourage applications from candidates who can complement our diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion work by offering unique perspectives and understanding of issues impacting groups that have been traditionally under represented in the field.
JA of Greater Boston is committed to hiring staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of color, bilingual, and bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The above position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
About the Organization:
At Junior Achievement we believe in "possible." Each day, we work to help young people discover what's possible in their lives. We do this by helping them connect what they learn in school with life outside the classroom. We let them know it's possible to invest in their future, to gain a better understanding of how the world works, and to pursue their dreams. Junior Achievement's proven lessons in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship are shown to positively impact the lives of young people. These lessons align with national and state educational standards and are delivered to millions of students across the country with the help of our education partners and volunteers from the local community. Research shows that JA Alumni are more likely to have a college degree, feel confident managing money, have career success, and have started a business as an adult. In response to systemic poverty and inequalities in…
A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and 401(k) with employer match. Generous paid time off.
A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and 401(k) with employer match. Generous paid time off.