Our Mission

The mission of all of KIPP Massachusetts schools is to create an environment where students develop the academic skills, intellectual habits and character traits necessary to maximize their potential in high school, college and the world beyond. Our program is based on:

• A focus on high-quality instruction supported by rigorous professional development to ensure that our students develop the academic skills necessary to pursue the life they choose.
• A high regard for character development to ensure that our students and staff celebrate and develop their character and identity strengths.
• An emphasis on family engagement, because we believe that our students are most likely to be able to maximize their potential when we work in partnership with our students and their families.
• A focus on college readiness for all students so that all students can make choices about their post-secondary education and future.

What We Do

We seek to provide a world-class education for students from educationally underserved communities in Lynn and Boston. Our student demographics mirror those of neighborhood schools in terms of race, socioeconomic status, Multilingual Learners (MLL), and students who receive special education services.

Our promise to families is that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop the zest for learning and grit necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in Lynn and Boston.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Vision

At KIPP Massachusetts, we believe that Knowledge is Power. Every day, our team and family have the opportunity to either perpetuate systems of oppression or disrupt them. We are compelled by the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Therefore, we continuously commit to operating as an anti-racist organization.  Read more at Diversity Equity Inclusivity Vision.

Who We Are

KIPP Massachusetts began enrolling students in 2004. We currently hold two charters, operating two “districts.” Our first district, KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School, is based in Lynn, MA.  Our second district, KIPP Academy Boston Charter School, is based in Mattapan, MA. Each district is housed on one or more “campuses,” which we use to refer to different grade spans, for example, elementary grades, middle school grades, or high school grades.

In Lynn, KIPP Academy Lynn Elementary (serving grades K-4), KIPP Academy Lynn Middle (serving grades 5-8), and KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate (serving grades 9-12), are all under our Lynn charter.  Admission to any grade in the Lynn district is admission to all remaining grades in the Lynn district K-12. 66% of our students in Lynn are Hispanic, 23% are African American and 11% are other races/ethnicities.

In Boston, KIPP Academy Boston Elementary (serving grades K-4), and KIPP Academy Boston (serving grades 5-8), are both under our Boston charter.  Admission to any grade in the Boston district is admission to all remaining grades in the Boston district, K-8. 68% of our students in Boston are African American, 30% are Hispanic and 2% are other races/ethnicities.

Across both districts, KIPP Massachusetts serves over 2,200 students.

KIPP National

KIPP Massachusetts partners with the KIPP Foundation, or KIPP National, which is a non-profit national network of college-preparatory public charter schools serving elementary, middle and high school students.  KIPP National has a 25-year track record of preparing our students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life.

There are 242 KIPP schools in 20 states plus the District of Columbia educating over 100,000 students on their path to and through college and career.  We believe that excellent academic, safe and structured schools, empowered teachers, an emphasis on character development and support through college are the foundation for student success, and we strive to provide this for every student.

All KIPP schools, whether they are in Massachusetts or in other states, are part of the free public school system in their respective states and enrollment is open to all students.  KIPP public charter schools are given more academic and budgetary flexibility than traditional public schools, and in exchange commit to deliver high-quality academic results for students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Donor Acquisition

• Play a critical role in the acquisition of new donors and supporters for KIPPMA’s work in Massachusetts, including identifying and researching new prospects, crafting engagement plans, and cultivating relationships
• Securing major gifts for both the Annual Fund and campaigns throughout the year
• Cultivate champions of KIPP MA through advocacy and by raising awareness of educational inequity in MA and across the US, as well as the work of KIPPMA, our mission and vision, and our track record of results
• Develop positive and purposeful prospect and donor relations through closely tracking, observing and reflecting on all prospect contact and engagement

Donor Relationship Management and Stewardship

• Oversee annual fundraising of $800,000 in philanthropic donations and unrestricted funds 
• Serve as main point of contact for investors and partners in your portfolio 
• Work with the Executive Director to develop and implement relationship building activities and execution on donor portfolio
• Support the planning and execution of events and visits for donors and supporters of KIPP MA
• Represent KIPP MA at key events that foster opportunities to strategically cultivate and deepen donor relations   

Development Strategy

• Together with Development and Communications teammates, plan and execute the regional fundraising strategy, including envisioning, developing and executing on specific donor engagement and giving opportunities

• Align fundraising efforts to key priorities and imperatives of KIP PMA
• Establish a close feedback loop between key donor prospects and KIPP MA leadership
• Provide critical input into collateral, including investment proposals and decks, grant proposals, appeals and the annual report
• Provide critical input into senior stakeholder engagement
• Create and maintain strong systems and infrastructure to track and strengthen our donor database, including data analysis and management
• Created dashboards and pipelines based on donor database
• Consistently monitor progress toward annual and quarterly development goals alongside the Manager of Development and KIPP Finance Team

Grants and Foundation Management

• Oversee the securing of $700,000 in grants annually 
• Support and oversee the grant process for all KIPP MA programs by strategically selecting grants (grants must be appropriately aligned with and in service of our organizational priorities), ensuring grants are submitted in a timely manner, and crafting grant proposals that are well written and well-documented as manager of the Manager of Development
• Support and oversee the management of relationships with foundations and partners of KIPP MA
• Serve as the main point of contact and liaison, as well as generate revenue for, all private and public grant opportunities above $25,000
• Oversee the tracking of all grants owned by the Development Team

External Relations

• Serve as a liaison and point of contact for all external stakeholders - including donors, foundations, and other key supporters of KIPP MA
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate partners to establish volunteer opportunities at schools, in-kind donations, and potential funding opportunities for KIPP MA

Communications

• Support the crafting of external-facing communications for donors and supporters of KIPP MA
• Work closely with Communications teammates to improve systems of communication and our presence with an external audiences and the larger KIPP MA community 
• Serve as a liaison for the KIPP Foundation Development team

General Requirements and Responsibilities

• Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productively
• Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required

KIPP MA staff are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in their role. Our KIPP MA Executive Leadership Teams maintain consistent systems and procedures designed to permit staff to do their best work. 

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that staff will engage in to help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and Knowledge

• A Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 5-7 years of fundraising experience
• Proven track record of soliciting and securing five and six figure gifts
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and ability to craft messages for a wide variety of audiences, including senior-level and external 
• Self-starter with an intense focus on results and the ability to persevere through challenges in pursuit of goals
• Ability to problem solve, navigate and lead through complexity
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback, coaching, and professional development
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Detail-oriented, responsive, and organized professional 
• Flexible mindset and approach; a willingness to adapt to the changing needs and priorities in the team and across the organization 
• Demonstrates tact and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
• Computer literacy and baseline familiarity with Google Suite
• Ability to model KIPP’s values at all times
• Competency in donor database management
• Previous experience in the charter realm a plus
• Able to pass Criminal Background Checks

KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables all of our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

What We Offer

The minimum base salary for this exempt position is $75,000 to $90,000 (per 1.0 FTE/45 hours per week) with a $1,000 signing bonus—and an annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years, as well as other bonuses, when eligible. For more about what we offer, how to apply and more about KIPP MA, please visit this link HERE.