Director of Major Gifts

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 125,000

Who are we?

Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School (CSIOBS) is in the heart of the Boston Harbor Islands. With a 200-year legacy of serving childing Boston, a 48-year partnership with the Boston Public Schools (BPS), and a 30-year affiliation with Outward Bound USA, the Island is a beacon for experiential education, empowering young people through hands-on learning and skill-building and outdoor adventure and exploration. We are a proud member of the network of nine Outward Bound schools in the US, with a shared mission to change lives through challenge and discovery.

Education is at the forefront of our work.

Funded by a combination of philanthropy and a robust private events business, our outdoor educational programs are offered at no cost to families.

What is our mission and how do we achieve it?

Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bounds core mission is to build stronger, more equitable school communities by partnering with public schools to deliver free experiential learning programs to students that will boost academic success and foster personal growth.

We offer programs for Boston Public School middle school and high school students, fee-for-service programs for school and youth groups, and leadership development programs for professionals. We also fund our transformational programs by hosting private and corporate events and weddings.

Position Summary

Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School (CSIOBS) seeks a strategic and mission-driven Director of Major Gifts to lead and expand the schools major gifts program. This role is central to supporting the organizations strategic growth by managing a portfolio of individual donors and prospects contributing $5,000 or more annually. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Director of Major Gifts will lead prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts while managing a growing portfolio and driving revenue goals. The Director of Major Gifts will also manage a part-time prospect manager to maintain a robust pipeline of new and early stage donors. This position is highly collaborative and will work closely with the Events and Marketing team as well as the President & CEO, Board of Trustees, and development leadership. It is an exciting opportunity to shape a high-performing major gifts program for a mission that transforms lives.

About You

You love frontline fundraising and bring a hunter mentality, actively connecting dots within the Greater Boston philanthropic landscape. Your persistence, optimism and energy for the Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound mission is palpable and your ability to connect current and prospective donors to our programs and funding opportunities makes you a strategic fundraiser at heart. You are adept at working in Raisers Edge NXT and Salesforce and data-driven in your approach to managing your time and resources. You bring a collaborative mindset to the Development team at CSIOBS, partnering closely with leadership, Events and Marketing to ensure we are integrated in our donor cultivation and stewardship efforts. see opportunities for improving how we reach donors. You work well independently and enjoy being part of a high-performing team.Youre a quick study and can roll with change. You are passionate about outdoor exploration and experiential learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Donor Strategy & Relationship Management

Manage and grow a portfolio of 100125 major gift donors and prospects.

Identify and qualify new major gift prospects through research, board engagement, and events.

Work closely with the development, events, and communications teams to create compelling proposals, appeals, and stewardship materials.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Raisers Edge CRM.

Qualifications

Location & Other Requirements

This salaried position will require occasional night and weekend work. Administrative staff at CSIOBS work a hybrid schedule. Employees work out of our local office in Bostons Seaport Neighborhood. Occasionally you will be required to go to our island in Boston Harbor for events, meetings, and trainings. Ferry transportation will be provided. A criminal background check is required for this position.

Compensation

This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary of $125,000.

Our Benefits :

We are committed to staff learning, growth, and development. Our holistic investment includes the following :

How to Apply

Select Apply for this Position below to submit a resume and a compelling cover letter addressed to Jessica Thompson Somol, Chief Advancement Officer by September 5th.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Our staff and board care deeply about social justice, equity, and diverse perspectives and backgrounds, creating a rich environment and enhancing our ability to pursue our mission. We hope you will join us as we continue to make a diverse organization that fosters a work environment where people from all back grounds are welcomed and valued.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks staff that is as diverse as the communities it serves. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School has a zero-tolerance policy for incidents of child abuse and neglect. Protecting our minor students against abuse and neglect is of the highest priority.