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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">About the Opportunity: </span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 26); font-size: 12pt\">826 Boston seeks a dynamic candidate with </span><span style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 26); font-size: 12pt\">a strong command of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles to serve as our next Senior Director of Advancement. The ideal candidate is someone</span><span style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 26); font-size: 12pt\"> who can lead large-scale projects while coordinating the work of others, build and leverage strong networks to cultivate meaningful external relationships, and approach challenges with creativity and speed. The ideal candidate will bring a track record of success and innovation with major fundraising campaigns and a passion for writing and youth leadership development.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 26); font-size: 12pt\">The Senior Director of Advancement will have at least three direct reports and oversee the organization’s entire Development and Communications department. The Senior Director of Advancement will also serve on the organization’s senior management team, contributing to organizational decision-making and vision-setting. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Our Mission: </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">826 Boston is a nonprofit writing, tutoring, and publishing organization where students in grades K-12 and beyond can share their stories, amplify their voices, and develop as leaders in school and in life.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Responsibilities: </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The Director of Advancement will work 40 hours a week. Regular in-person hours are required. Applicants must reside in Massachusetts before the role starts and be able to commute to the in-person location listed below  </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">In-Person Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 9am - 5pm with potential flexibility on start and end time if needed</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">In-Person Location: 1865 Columbus Ave., Roxbury, MA 02119</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Remote Hours: Most Fridays. Required all-team meetings, professional development, and tasks occur on virtual Fridays </span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Occasional departmental and organizational meetings will take place on Fridays at our Tutoring Center located at 3035 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Planning and Strategy </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Develops and executes an annual fundraising plan that’s aligned with the organization’s strategic plan and current five-year fundraising campaign, collaborating with the Executive Director, board members, and key team members</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Oversees the development and execution of an annual communication plan to elevate the work and impact of the organization with key audiences and stakeholders</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Partners with the Executive Director to establish appropriate goals, timetables, benchmarks, plans, and budgets for all fundraising events and activities </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Supports the development of internal communication plans and strategies to promote smooth operations and encourage cross-team collaboration </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Introduces and maintains best practices in development and communications through ongoing professional development for relevant team members and board members</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Donor Cultivation and Stewardship </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Broadens, deepens, and diversifies 826 Boston's base of major donors and philanthropic profile, in partnership with the Executive Director and Board of Directors </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ensures that touchpoints with high-level prospects and donors occur on a regular basis </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Oversees the donor solicitation and acknowledgment process, creation and maintenance of donor records, and funder information </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Institutional Support </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Oversee the Director of Foundation Relations and the Associate Development Director to ensure that high-quality grant applications and sponsorship requests are submitted on schedule</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Seeks out opportunities to cultivate relationships with new foundations and giving institutions</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Events </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ensure board member and stakeholder attendance at signature fundraising events </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Manages team members to provide additional fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives to meet annual fundraising goals </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Communications and Marketing </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Oversees the Director of Communications to create marketing and publicity via social media, local, and national media outlets</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Manages the team that authors end-of-year appeals, annual reports, impact reports, organizational literature, and other external documents </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Oversees the team that ensures 826 Boston’s website clearly and effectively communicates the organization’s mission, purpose, and impact while remaining accessible and user-friendly</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Supports the Executive Director in identifying opportunities to participate as a thought leader in media, events, conferences, and similar settings</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Identifies applicable opportunities for the Director of Advancement and other members of the 826 Boston team to strategically represent 826 Boston publicly </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Team Management </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Engages and supports the 826 Boston Board of Directors in their fundraising endeavors</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Fosters a positive, collaborative team culture within the Development and Communications department.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Directly supervises at least three reports: Director of Communications, Director of Foundation Relations, and Associate Director of Development</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Serve on the senior management team to ensure progress toward strategic plan goals and identify areas of strength, opportunity, and vulnerability in infrastructure, resources, and staff</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Serves as staff liaison to the Board’s Advancement Committee and guides its activities </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Helps identify professional development opportunities for the development and communications department </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Provides other services as reasonably requested by the Executive Director</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Qualifications </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The ideal candidate is a team player with a steadfast commitment to improving the quality of K-12 education, including adopting antiracist/anti-oppressive approaches, with a desire to work in a collaborative and inclusive culture, and a passion for youth empowerment through writing and publishing.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">826 Boston recognizes that impostor syndrome and the confidence gap might prevent some applicants from applying. Few candidates will have all of the relevant experience listed below, but 826 Boston is committed to assessing candidates with transferable skills and a willingness to be trained for this role.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">5+ years of experience in fundraising, communications, and advancement for non-profit organizations</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 26); font-size: 12pt\">A successful track record of creating and executing fundraising strategies that consistently meet organizational goals</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 26); font-size: 12pt\">Experience securing and managing major gifts, annual giving, grants, and/or capital campaigns of $500,000 or more </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 26); font-size: 12pt\">Experience engaging and cultivating external stakeholders, including individual donors, foundations, corporations, and/or community partners</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 26); font-size: 12pt\">Experience developing and managing team and project budgets</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 26); font-size: 12pt\">Ability to forecast revenue and analyze financial reports </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 26); font-size: 12pt\">Exceptional team management skills with the ability to mentor, coach, and develop staff, and build a strong sense of team identity and community </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 26); font-size: 12pt\">Exceptional time management, project management, and resource management skills with close attention to detail </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Demonstrated ability to incorporate anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices into their analysis, planning, and work</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Strategic and innovative thinker who is self-directed, adaptable, and deadline-driven</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 26); font-size: 12pt\">Exceptional written and verbal communication skills</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 26); font-size: 12pt\">Reside in Massachusetts and be able to travel between the 826 Boston offices and school partner sites</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel, Salesforce (or another fundraising database), QuickBooks, and InDesign preferred</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Salary and Benefits </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">826 Boston offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position, with the potential for an annual performance-based bonus. The salary for this position is $110,000 annually. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">We offer competitive salaries and benefits and are committed to equity, trust, and transparency in compensation. Basing compensation on someone’s ability to negotiate or their prior salary can lead to inequities and bias in how people are paid, particularly for groups experiencing historical oppression. Therefore, we do not ask for prior pay history from our candidates, and our offer-making process is negotiation-free for salaries and benefits. </span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary based on internal equity and the budgeted amount for the role. 
</span><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Benefits include flexible work from home options, generous paid time off (including 15 PTO days, 5 days of sick leave, 13 paid holidays, 6 Summer Fridays off, and an organization-wide two-week winter break); health, dental, and vision insurance (826 Boston covers 80% of premiums), parental leave, paid sabbatical, and more.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">This is an exempt, full-time position that reports to the Executive Director. The ideal start date is June 1, 2026.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">826 Boston Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">At 826 Boston, we honor and actively work toward diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across our organization. We are committed to centering the voices of the students whom we serve, to creating inclusive spaces, and to incorporating feedback from our community into our decision-making processes. Our DEI lens is always evolving through the courageous conversations in which we participate and the relationships that we build through our work and service. We strengthen our cultural competency through experience, training, and feedback, which informs the development of all new organizational practices and goals and the evaluation of all existing procedures.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">826 Boston is dedicated to providing a platform for student advocacy through writing and publishing opportunities. In our work and mission, we are committed to dismantling white supremacy culture by recognizing that we are complicit in systems of racism and oppression. We will work to hold ourselves accountable in addressing these harmful structures and behaviors.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">About Us</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">826 Boston is part of a national network of youth writing centers, co-founded by the award-winning author Dave Eggers and educator Nínive Calegari, that were named in GOOD Magazine’s “30 Places We Want to Work.” Since opening in 2007, 826 Boston has delivered its free youth writing and tutoring programs to more than 35,000 students and has been recognized by </span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic\">The Boston Globe</span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> as one of the best places in the city to volunteer. 826 Boston’s youth writers have published their work in </span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic\">The New York Times, The Boston Globe,</span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> and in numerous award-winning 826 Boston books, including </span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic\">A Place for Me in the World</span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">, which was hailed as a “triumph of middle school education” by </span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic\">The Boston Globe</span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">. In 2013, the 826 National network garnered the prestigious American Literacy Prize awarded by the Library of Congress.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Accommodations</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">826 Boston provides reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities at every stage of the application process. Disclosing a disability or requesting a need for accommodations is a separate process from admissions and will have absolutely no bearing on a candidate’s application status. 826 Boston will make every effort to meet your request, but specific requests are not guaranteed. If you need to request an accommodation, please contact Catherine Gomez at [email protected].</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">How to Apply</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Please include why you are interested in 826 Boston and how your experience has prepared you for this position in your cover letter. The priority application deadline for this position is May 22, 2026. After that date, applications will be considered on a rolling basis. It is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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.</span></p>",
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