The Organization: MassChallenge
The Role: Chief Growth Officer (CGO)
Location: Boston, willing to travel
Reports to: Cait Brumme, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation: Base $190,00-200,000 + Performance Bonus + Sales/ Commission Bonus
MassChallenge is the global network for innovators who are working to solve massive challenges. We connect startups, experts, corporations, and communities to grow and transform businesses and economies. Our mission is BIG, and thus we are a team that gives 100% every day. Our MC values ensure we stay true to our mission and our core beliefs.
MassChallenge is currently seeking a Chief Growth Officer to join our Leadership Team at our Boston-based office.
The Chief Growth Officer (CGO) will play a critical role in the executive team, driving the execution of MassChallenge�s MC 2030 vision focused on funding. In this newly created role, the CGO will lead initiatives to grow corporate partnerships, strengthen philanthropic and grant funding and secure new revenue streams. The CGO will focus on acquiring, retaining, and expanding corporate relationships, while cultivating grant and philanthropic opportunities. The ideal candidate is a high-urgency, outcomes-oriented leader with a proven ability to build impactful partnerships, scale revenue, and thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments.
Working closely with the leadership team, the CGO will execute strategic plans to expand customer segments and build sustainable revenue for our strategic plan.
Location
This is a hybrid role based in Boston, requiring at least two office days per week (typically Tuesday and Thursday) and travel as needed.
What You'll Do
Corporate Partnerships & Revenue Growth
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Develop and implement a growth strategy focused on acquiring and retaining corporate partners in MC's industries like climate, security/defense, healthcare, and financial services.
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Identify and secure strategic relationships with C-suite executives (CIOs, CDOs) to drive new sponsorships, collaborations, and programmatic engagements.
Grants & Philanthropy
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Pursue new grant opportunities from foundations, governments, and other organizations, ensuring strong alignment with MassChallenge�s goals.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
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Oversee pipeline development, revenue forecasting, and reporting to the CEO and Board, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
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Build and lead a high-performing growth, development, and partnerships team, fostering a culture of urgency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Market Expansion & Thought Leadership
Who You Are & What You Bring
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Exceptional leadership, team-building, and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and represent MassChallenge externally
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Fluent in excel, word, powerpoint, Asana, and other key tools
Who We Are
MassChallenge is the global network for innovators who are working to solve massive challenges. We connect startups, experts, corporations, and communities to grow and transform businesses and economies. At MassChallenge we:
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Help entrepreneurs build the next generation of transformational businesses by connecting them with the resources, partnerships, and communities that help them launch, grow, and scale their startups.
Why You Should Join Us
We believe working at MassChallenge is fulfilling because of the mission, challenging because of the pace and work, and rewarding because you get to build to the next step in your career here. When you join MassChallenge you join an incredible team and network of innovators and entrepreneurs, you take ownership over significant and strategically important projects, you focus on impact and output, and you help strengthen the global innovation ecosystem.
Our Core Values:
Compensation
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For this position, the base salary range is Base $190,00-200,000 + Performance Bonus + Sales/ Commission Bonus
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Internal equity considerations and the average salary of the peer range will be reviewed before making a final offer.
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MassChallenge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
