Senior Development Officer

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Salary up to $100,000, plus incentive potential
• 100% employer-paid health & dental
• 401(k) with match (eligible after 1 year of employment)
• Generous PTO and organization-wide winter break

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Boston’s premier sports-based youth development organizations at a pivotal moment in its evolution. The Senior Development Officer (SDO) will step into a role with incredible potential - building fundraising strategies from the ground up, tapping into new donor opportunities, and helping to write the next chapter of a 25+ year legacy.

With the recent completion of our new headquarters and state-of-the-art education and recreation center in East Boston - and as a key player in Boston’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 - Boston Scores is uniquely positioned for growth. As one of 13 affiliates of the America SCORES network (a program born out of the 1994 World Cup), we are on an ambitious path to double the number of students we serve by 2026 and beyond. Through our holistic program model, we support students’ physical and mental health, boost academic engagement, build self-confidence, and foster a deep sense of belonging.

Reporting to the Director of Development & Communications, the SDO will be a cornerstone of our 5-person Development team. This role will be a leader in shaping the strategies to drive our fundraising success with high-impact individual and corporate donors. For a motivated and innovative development professional, this is a chance to unlock extraordinary opportunities and make an indelible mark on an organization poised for transformational growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a fundraising portfolio of corporate partners, event sponsors and individual donors
• Conduct continual prospect research and relationship cultivation
• Secure sponsorship goals for Celebration, Inspired Art and Scores Cup and assist with overall organizational sponsorship strategy and outreach
• Actively participate in event committee meetings, which include community volunteers and members of the Boston Scores Board of Directors
• Support planning and execution of events with a focus on the event experience for donors
• Engage with current donors and partners while also actively expanding opportunities for engagement
• Maintain database records for assigned fundraising portfolio and other relevant constituents in order to produce accurate reports on a regular basis
• Actively participate in Development Team meetings as well as relevant organizational and national network meetings
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development & Communications

Skills and Qualifications

• 5-8 years of nonprofit fundraising experience with a successful track record
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Experience with CRM or donor database systems
• Ability to meet deadlines and track progress toward goals
• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Passion for the mission of Boston Scores (see https://www.bostonscores.org/about-us/)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Compensation and Environment

• Competitive salary, based on experience (up to $100,000 plus incentives)
• Generous benefits & paid time off package including: 100% employer-paid 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
• Inclusive and supportive workplace culture of 15 full-time staff and several part-time team members
• Currently operating in a hybrid work environment with all staff required to work in the office on Mondays and Wednesdays plus other days as required by the responsibilities of their role

Boston Scores is committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse staff and individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Boston Scores does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parenthood, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.