Director of Development and Communications

Boston Renaissance Charter Public School (HOS) - Boston, Massachusetts

The Director of Development and Communications (DDC) is a key leadership role responsible for advancing Boston Renaissance Charter Public School’s mission through strategic fundraising, donor engagement, and communications efforts. This individual will lead all development initiatives, including major gifts, annual giving, corporate and foundation support, grants, and fundraising events, while overseeing the school's internal and external communications strategy.

Reporting to the Head of School and collaborating closely with the leadership team, the DDC will be instrumental in securing philanthropic support, increasing visibility, and ensuring that BRCPS’s brand and messaging effectively convey its impact and aspirations. The ideal candidate is a strategic, results-driven professional with a proven track record in nonprofit fundraising and marketing.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes annual giving, major gifts, corporate sponsor ships, foundation grants, and event-driven fundraising.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors to build and maintain strong relationships with individuals, foundations, and corporate funders, ensuring long-term engagement and support.
• Lead major gift fundraising efforts, working closely with the Head of School to secure transformational gifts from high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and other major funders.
• Expand and manage a robust pipeline of prospective donors, leveraging research tools to identify new funding opportunities.
• Develop a structured grants program, including researching funding opportunities, writing compelling grant proposals, and managing grant reporting and compliance.
• Oversee donor recognition, acknowledgment, and stewardship efforts to ensure timely follow-ups, relationship-building, and long-term donor retention.
• Design and execute fundraising campaigns, including online giving initiatives, direct mail appeals, and peer-to-peer fundraising.
• Plan and manage fundraising events such as benefit galas, donor receptions, and annual giving days, overseeing logistics, sponsorship acquisition, and audience engagement.
• Track and analyze fundraising performance, providing reports on key metrics, donor engagement, and revenue trends to inform strategy and decision-making.
• Ensure best practices in fundraising operations, including gift processing, donor data management, and compliance with nonprofit fundraising regulations.

• Develop and execute an integrated communications strategy to elevate BRCPS’s brand, enhance public awareness, and engage stakeholders.
• Oversee all external communications efforts, including digital and print media, press releases, newsletters, social media, and website content, ensuring alignment with BRCPS’s mission and goals.
• Manage the creation of marketing materials for fundraising, enrollment, donor outreach, and school events, ensuring consistent messaging and brand identity.
• Supervise the Digital Media & Communications Specialist, providing guidance on content creation, visual storytelling, and social media strategy.
• Work closely with leadership and faculty to craft messaging that effectively communicates the school’s impact, programs, and successes to key audiences.
• Oversee media relations efforts, building relationships with journalists, securing press coverage, and positioning BRCPS as a leader in education.
• Monitor and analyze engagement metrics, adjusting strategies to optimize reach, effectiveness, and donor engagement.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive crisis communication plan to ensure timely and effective responses to emergencies and sensitive situations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external communications during crises, coordinating messaging with the Head of School.
• Craft clear, transparent, and…