Responsibilities

• Manage and grow Boston Prep’s foundation and grant portfolio, including prospect research, proposal development, reporting, and relationship stewardship
• Lead grant writing pipeline, ensuring high-quality, compelling submissions aligned to organizational priorities and deadlines
• Support execution of the school’s annual fundraising strategy, including donor cultivation, stewardship, and campaign support
• Coordinate logistics and execution for key fundraising events (e.g., The Toast gala), including materials, communications, and donor engagement
• Maintain accurate donor records and reporting through CRM systems; support gift tracking, acknowledgments, and data integrity
• Support expansion and relaunch of the Young Professionals Network to build long-term donor pipelines
• Own and manage Boston Prep’s external communications strategy and calendar, ensuring consistent, mission-aligned messaging across platforms
• Draft and publish newsletters, annual reports, donor updates, and press materials that highlight student impact and organizational priorities
• Manage and grow Boston Prep’s social media presence, including content creation, scheduling, and performance monitoring
• Oversee updates to the school’s website, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with branding standards
• Design and produce marketing collateral (flyers, brochures, presentations) to support recruitment, fundraising, and community engagement
• Ensure all communications reflect Boston Prep’s mission: preparing students for college success and lifelong ethical growth
• Partner closely with the Senior Advisor for External Relations to execute strategic priorities across development and communications
• Collaborate with school leadership to source stories, data, and outcomes that strengthen external messaging and fundraising efforts
• Contribute to development of annual reports and board-facing materials
• Support cultivation of external partnerships, media opportunities, and community visibility
• Additional responsibilities, including but not limited to, may involve tasks such as supervising lunch periods or arrival/dismissals, and covering classes in the absence of other staff members.
• Maintenance of Organizational Culture: - Engage in continuous learning and seek regular feedback. - Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance skills. - Adhere to all school policies, procedures, and state regulations, including maintaining accurate records and preparing required reports.

Requirements

• Education: - A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field is required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Qualifications: - 3–5 years of experience in development, communications, nonprofit, or education sectors
• - Demonstrated success in grant writing and/or fundraising (portfolio management preferred)
• - Exceptional written communication skills with ability to produce clear, compelling, audience-specific content
• - Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously
• - Experience managing social media, websites, or digital communications platforms
• - Familiarity with donor databases/CRM systems preferred
• - Deep alignment with Boston Prep’s mission and commitment to educational equity and anti-racist practice