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Resource and Development Manager

About the Role

We’re looking for a passionate, organized, and community-driven Resource and Development Manager to join our leadership team. This role is ideal for someone who is excited to build relationships, amplify our mission, and ensure long-term sustainability through strategic fundraising and external partnerships. You’ll work closely with the Executive Director to lead fundraising initiatives and to strengthen and support partner engagement. You’ll play a key role in implementing our annual development plan, and be an external facing champion of the organization, helping Brighter Boston grow its impact and reach.

You Might Be a Great Fit If You Are

  • A self-starter who thrives in dynamic, mission-driven environments

  • Detail-oriented and a skilled problem solver

  • Customer service-minded and people-focused

  • A compelling communicator and storyteller

  • A believer in the power of the arts and young people’s potential

  • Experienced in fundraising, outreach, and events

  • Committed to equity, creativity, and empowering young artists through real-world opportunities


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Create drafts of grant proposals and reports

  • Research new funding opportunities

  • Manage partner invoicing

  • Attend fundraising meetings with the Executive Director  

  • In collaboration with the Executive Director, manage fundraising database

  • With the Fundraising Committee and the Executive Director, develop and execute fundraising events

  • Create fundraising and outreach materials for external audiences

  • Management of Boston Public School (BPS) partner relations including

    • Facilitating funding meetings and communications

    • Sharing photos and outcomes with BPS partners/schools

  • Management of employer contracting including insurance and MOUs

  • Assist with on-site supervision of interns (only as needed)

  • Serve as a resource to the young people in our program by sharing your knowledge and connections

 

Minimum Qualifications

We are looking for someone who brings a mix of experience, collaborative spirit, and initiative to the role. The Ideal candidate will have:

  • 2-4 years of experience in fundraising/community outreach/event management 

  • Strong organizational and project management skills

  • Experience working with youth and families from diverse socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds preferred

  • Excellent relationship-building and customer service abilities

  • Excellent writing and research skills

  • Comfort with technology and experience using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.) and Quickbooks preferred

  • Experience working in live events/arts/entertainment preferred

  • A positive problem-solving mindset

  • Strong listening skills

Work Environment

 This is a hybrid position combining virtual and in-person responsibilities.

  • Most administrative duties and team meetings are conducted virtually

  • The role requires travel to partner theaters, schools and fundraising events across the Boston area

  • Candidates must have sufficient mobility and access to reliable transportation

Hours of work: 40/week

Salary:  $75,537.00

This is a full-time exempt position

Benefits include: 

  • Employer sponsored healthcare contribution

  • Generous holiday schedule

  • 2-5 weeks of paid vacation time depending on tenure with the organization

  •  ½ day Fridays in the summer

Brighter Boston is a women run organization and is committed to advancing a workforce culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We primarily serve young people of color and it is our goal for staff to reflect this diversity. Boston residents, women, and members of BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and disabled communities are strongly encouraged to apply.  

To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to:

Brighter Boston Executive Director, Ann Sousa: ann@brighterboston.org

Brighter Boston Program Director, Amy Raymond: amyr@brighterboston.org