Director of Development

About The Clubhouse Network

The Clubhouse Network is a global community of more than 162 Clubhouses in over 20 countries where young people from under‑resourced communities explore their creativity, develop technology skills, and build confidence through hands‑on learning experiences. Founded in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab, the organization has spent more than three decades helping youth become creative, self‑directed learners through mentorship, design, and project‑based learning.

Headquartered in Roxbury, Massachusetts, The Clubhouse Network supports community‑based Clubhouses worldwide by providing professional development, technology innovation, partnership opportunities, evaluation tools, and access to a vibrant international community of youth, mentors, and educators. It also operates the Flagship Clubhouse in Roxbury, a dynamic learning environment where teens work alongside adult mentors to explore ideas, develop skills, and discover future pathways in STEAM fields.

Through its programs, partnerships, and global community, the organization works to ensure young people have the tools, relationships, and opportunities needed to build meaningful futures.

The Director of Development plays a central leadership role in advancing The Clubhouse Network’s fundraising strategy and strengthening the philanthropic partnerships that sustain the organization’s mission and global impact. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Directors, and senior leadership team, the Director of Development leads efforts to cultivate and steward major donors, foundations, and corporate partners while expanding the organization’s overall fundraising capacity.

This position is responsible for developing and managing a strong pipeline of funding opportunities and building relationships that translate into meaningful and sustained philanthropic investment.

This role requires a strategic, relationship‑oriented fundraising leader who can both design and execute development strategies. The Director of Development will guide donor engagement efforts, develop compelling funding proposals, and work collaboratively across teams to ensure fundraising efforts align with program priorities and organizational growth.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting a mission‑driven organization that is expanding opportunities for young people around the world.

• Lead the development and implementation of fundraising strategies that support organizational priorities and long‑term growth.
• Build and actively manage a pipeline of prospective donors, corporate partners, and institutional funders.
• Partner with the CEO to identify, cultivate, and secure major philanthropic investments.
• Monitor fundraising progress and adjust strategies in response to evolving opportunities and organizational needs.

• Cultivate relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners aligned with The Clubhouse Network’s mission.
• Develop and submit high‑quality grant proposals, funding requests, and stewardship reports.
• Engage prospective funders through meetings, presentations, and cultivation opportunities that deepen understanding of the organization’s work.
• Partner with the CEO and board members to prepare for and conduct major donor solicitations.

• Develop partnerships with corporations and mission‑aligned organizations interested in supporting youth development, technology education, and workforce pathways.
• Identify opportunities for corporate sponsorship, philanthropic investment, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with corporate partners to ensure strong engagement and long‑term collaboration.

• Contribute to the planning and fundraising strategy for organizational events such as conferences, summits, and donor gatherings.
• Develop cultivation opportunities that deepen engagement with existing and prospective supporters.
• Partner with colleagues across programs and communications to ensure events support both…