Director of Development Biomedical Science Careers Program
Listed on 2026-02-23
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Community Health, Volunteer / Humanitarian
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP) exists to ensure people of every race, ethnicity, gender, and financial background are represented in science and medicine, while enabling science-related industries and institutions to build a more inclusive workforce. Our students often did not see doctors or nurses who looked like them growing up. Many didn’t have anyone encouraging their scientific curiosity at school or e than 50% come from families where one or both parents have only a high school diploma.
These barriers result in a significant talent loss for our sector and high costs for patients, doctors, and beyond.
BSCP’s strategy is rooted in helping students build confidence, connections, and community—three pillars critical for success in the biomedical field. We help break down barriers that prevent promising students from pursuing a future in the biomedical fields. We connect talented students and fellows with mentors, tools, and experiences needed for success. We build a community where they feel respected, valued, and free to be themselves.
Since 1991, more than 18,000 students and fellows have benefited from BSCP’s work, with participants from all fifty states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and 41 countries.
To provide these supports and resources at no cost to participants, BSCP will raise more than $2.5 million through private philanthropy in 2026, with growth anticipated in future years as programs and staffing expand. We have a track record of growth since 2023, including a 54% increase in revenue for our Evening of Hope gala and a 25% increase in contributions raised outside of the event.
THEOPPORTUNITY
To build on this momentum, as we enter our 35th anniversary year, BSCP seeks a collaborative fundraising professional who is a natural relationship builder to help lead and expand our development program. As the first Director of Development, this role will be responsible for growing philanthropic support from individuals and corporations; cultivating and stewarding relationships with partners, supporters, and prospects; advancing supporter engagement efforts;
and collaborating with program staff to engage corporate partners and their employees with volunteer opportunities.
The Director of Development will report to BSCP’s Executive Director and will work closely with the longtime Development and Communications Strategist. The Strategist is under contract through December 2026 and will ensure robust fundraising and communications systems. The Director will have access to additional external supports, including an events management vendor, a donor management system database expert, and a graphic designer.
POSITIONDESCRIPTION
The primary responsibilities for the Director of Development include:
- Lead BSCP’s front-facing development efforts by building relationships and growing philanthropic support from a portfolio of individuals, family foundations, and corporate partners.
- Design a donor stewardship program with tiered levels of engagement for BSCP’s supporter base; implement the program with the team.
- Connect corporate supporters to volunteer opportunities with BSCP programs and facilitate a smooth handoff to programs staff for direct engagement.
- Plan and execute small-scale cultivation and fundraising events (two to three in 2026), often in conjunction with major organizational programs, to introduce new people to the organization, connect supporters with students, and deepen relationships.
- Work with the team to execute BSCP’s Evening of Hope celebration, focusing on sponsorship outreach, supporter engagement, host committee support, and post-event follow-up; attend host committee meetings.
- Assist the Executive Director in managing donor relationships, including meeting preparation and background research; attend meetings as appropriate.
- Support BSCP’s Board Development Committee and event committees in fundraising efforts and donor outreach; attend committee meetings.
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