Director of Development

Director of Development

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 children in 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 through 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 Bound's 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

The Director of Development is responsible for the systems, processes and data that ensure the successful, effective implementation of the Development Team's annual development plan. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Director oversees database management and integrity; coordinates donor acknowledgments, appeal mailings and stewardship; and supervises special events planning/donor engagement. The Director supervises a team of three: Manager, Data and Reporting; Manager, Events; and Manager, Development Operations.

About You

You thrive in a team environment, enjoy collaborating with others across the organization and have strong people management skills. You are solutions-oriented and have a solid track record of project and process management. You enjoy being part of a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment and have excellent communication skills. You are experienced with change management and are comfortable with helping team members navigate change. Experience with managing annual appeals and individual giving a plus

Key Responsibilities

Annual Giving, Events and Stewardship:

• Develop and execute appeal campaign strategies to annual giving donors and prospects, collaborating with direct mail agency and other vendors as necessary; work closely with Director of Marketing and Communications to deploy across all marketing channels; track performance and adjust strategy to improve acquisition and retention rates
• Supervise the Manager, Events and oversee the planning and execution of all development events, including vendor and volunteer management. Oversee annual events budget. Provides post-event performance analysis to inform future planning.
• Support stewardship of donors at all levels, working with the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations and the Director of Major Gifts to track and deliver stewardship reports in a timely manner
• Manages weekly Development Team meeting agendas.

Database management:

• Responsible for data integrity
• Supervise the Manager, Data and Reporting, who is responsible for gift processing and acknowledgments; data entry; list pulls; and reporting
• Ensure all acknowledgments are timely and accurate
• Supervise monthly gift reconciliation and progress toward annual fundraising goal with the Chief Financial Officer
• Collaborate with Chief Financial Officer on necessary payment processors and workflow to ensure an efficient and effective donor user experience
• Train Development Team members on Raiser's Edge with data best practices

Donor engagement and stewardship:

• Supervises the Manager, Development Operations, who in turn is responsible for engaging, cultivating and stewarding annual giving/peer to peer donors and corporate donors via the Isle Society, Corporate Volunteer Program and the Boston Marathon
• Responsible for meeting annual CVP revenue goal
• Oversees the production and sale of CSIOBS merchandise at appropriate venues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a development leadership role with demonstrable management experience
• Skilled in project management
• Experience with managing an annual giving program and annual appeals process.
• Collaborative mindset, positive attitude, and high emotional intelligence.
• Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Proficiency in Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, RunSignUp and Microsoft Office is required.

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 October 1st.

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 Boston's 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:

• Medical insurance with up to 80% employer contribution
• Dental, vision, FSA, life, and disability insurance plans
• 401(K) and Employer Match
• Generous paid time off, including 15 vacation days, 20 personal days, and 13 company-wide holidays
• Individual, local, regional, and national training
• A commitment to developing leaders from within the organization
• An organizational culture that supports staff well-being and holistic self-care
• Ample opportunities to connect with the students and communities we serve

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.

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