Senior Director of Development - EMPath (Boston, MA - Hybrid) [Curated]

MomUp Curated Role | Boston, MA | Hybrid | Full-time (4-day, 36-hour week) | $110,000-$125,000

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About the Company

EMPath (Economic Mobility Pathways) is a Boston-based nonprofit that works with families to move out of poverty and trains organizations around the world in its coaching-based approach.

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About the Role

Working with the Chief Advancement Officer and the President & CEO, the Senior Director leads EMPath's fundraising strategy and manages two direct reports, including:

  • Building and running a strategy across major gifts, grants, annual giving, planned giving, corporate partnerships, and events
  • Meeting annual and multi-year revenue targets
  • Cultivating and soliciting new and existing major donors
  • Overseeing grant writing, reporting, and stewardship
  • Helping plan the annual gala and the 2028 Disrupting Poverty Conference

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What They're Looking For

  • 7+ years of nonprofit development experience, including frontline major gift fundraising
  • 2+ years managing full-time staff
  • Experience soliciting six- to seven-figure gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations
  • Strong writing skills and familiarity with a CRM such as Raiser's Edge

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Why We Curated It

A senior development seat with a posted band and a genuine four-day, 36-hour week — rare structural flexibility at this level, plus 4 weeks of PTO and tuition assistance. Published October 17, 2026 by the employer on Idealist (verified live October 19); the role starts January 4, 2027. Applications require a cover letter and go through the ADP link on the listing.

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This is a curated posting. Apply directly with the employer using the application link.

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