Director of Development – Sherborn – Invest in Girls SM

Job description
Invest in Girls (IIG), founded in 2010, is an entrepreneurial not-for-profit based in Boston, MA. The IIG mission is to teach high school girls financial concepts, expose them to professional women role models, and introduce them to financial services companies and career paths in finance to empower them to become tomorrow’s leaders.

The program is offered to high-school girls (grades 10 – 12) and has three important components to the delivery model: 1) group based educational workshops delivered in the school environment; 2) Role Model interaction with women leaders in the industry; and, 3) industry site visits that expose girls to different types of companies and careers.

Reporting to and in partnership with the CEO, the Development Director will spearhead development efforts as Invest In Girls continues to grow. A new position in the organization, the Director will have the opportunity to build the development function. This is a full-time role.

Responsibilities include:
Develop and execute IIG’s annual fundraising plan
Secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations
Manage and oversee individuals (interns) responsible for data entry and gift processing
Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors (creating and executing a strategy for a large sustained base of annual individual donors)
Overseeing organization of special events (developing and tracking proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising)

Qualifications
Have unwavering energy and passion for IIG mission and the ability to clearly articulate the mission and IIG story in a compelling way to prospective donors
BA (required), MA (a plus)
5-plus years experience in development
Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills
Ability to thrive working remotely
Knowledge of HubSpot
IIG has a virtual office, with team members in Massachusetts, New York and Maryland. This position will be Boston-based.

How to apply
Please email a cover letter stating why you are a good fit for this position and your resume to:

Ms. Leslie Coles, IIG Search Consultant lcoles@investgirls.org

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