65 director of development jobs found

As Summits Education’s Director of Development, you will partner closely with our US-based Managing Director, Board of Directors, and Haiti-based leadership to build upon our fundraising success and secure the support needed for continued growth and impact. Specifically, you will: Design and lead comprehensive fundraising strategies that drive revenue growth and long-term organizational sustainability. Develop clear goals and metrics, and focus on growing and diversifying funding streams. Identify, qualify, and cultivate individual and institutional funders by leveraging technology, research, and relationships to build and maintain a strong, active pipeline. Strengthen relationships with existing institutional supporters—primarily private foundations—while forging new partnerships through thoughtful cultivation, stewardship, and high-quality engagement. Expand individual donor engagement strategies, initiating outreach and developing personalized cultivation and...

Design, implement, and lead fundraising strategies that drive growth and sustainability In close partnership with the Executive Director and Board Development Committee, and in support of our recently launched four-year strategic plan, set and lead strategies to raise $1.8M in FY26 and increase revenue YOY to $2.6M by FY29.      Manage and expand a portfolio of foundation, corporate, and individual funders, developing tailored cultivation and stewardship strategies and leveraging the ED and board in donor engagement. Expand multi-year funding across foundations and corporations, building new partnership pathways and strengthening existing relationships. Develop a “corporate engagement menu” offering sponsorships, volunteerism, and internships that connect partners to students’ career success. Activate and deepen the Board’s fundraising role, stewarding their philanthropy and networks while building a culture of accountability and engagement; partner with Executive...

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Active Minds Position Title: Chief Marketing Officer  Location: Flexible ( Washington, DC preferred; Hybrid or Fully Remote ) Compensation: Starting range is $140,000 - $175,000 ABOUT ACTIVE MINDS  Active Minds is the largest nonprofit in the United States mobilizing youth and young adults to transform mental health norms across society. For more than 20 years, we have equipped the next generation of peer mental health advocates through a variety of programs, including the Active Minds Chapter Network, A.S.K., and Send Silence Packing. Our advocacy, initiatives, and campaigns foster lasting change in how youth view and discuss mental health, encouraging them to use their voices to influence broader conversations and inform mental health supports within their communities. Together, we are building a diverse movement of champions committed to improving mental health for all. JOB SUMMARY & KEY PRIORITIES...

ORGANIZATION NewSchools is a venture philanthropy that builds a better education system by connecting people, resources, and ideas. We bridge the gap between those with capital and those with the courage to put that capital to work on the frontlines of education. We envision an education system that keeps its promise to all students. That’s why we invest in the ideas and energy of education leaders and entrepreneurs who are advancing innovative solutions that expand the definition of what works. There’s a better way to advance education through philanthropy—one that is more equitable, more collaborative, and more courageous–and we’re proving it every day. RESPONSIBILITIES The Finance and Operations Team seeks a Director of Finance to work closely with the Director of Operations and the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to ensure best-in-class financial operations. In this role, you will empower staff to make thoughtful, data-informed decisions aligned with NewSchools’...

Position:         Director of Finance FT/PT:             Full-Time Location:        Hybrid (NYC office 1-4x per month) Start: January 2026 About Array Education Array Education is an innovation studio that supports, connects, and invests in teaching and learning projects starting with early literacy and continuing through the strong launch of a young person’s career.  The projects we are inspired by, whether in K-12 or beyond, are designed to prepare young people to pursue paths of their choosing post high school. Our post K-12 work is united by a recognition that as we age our educations and our careers are best described not as sequential stops in our lives but rather the double helix of our lives’ DNA.   Array Education currently operates six main programs or ventures – Cooperman College Scholars , a college scholarship program targeting high-potential,...

The Parks Alliance of Louisville seeks a strategic, compassionate, and influential leader to serve as its next President & Chief Executive Officer. The next CEO will steward a community-driven vision, leading with resilience and persistence to realize vibrant parks for all of Louisville. As the citywide parks nonprofit, the Parks Alliance of Louisville drives equitable investment in our public parks to improve the health & wellbeing of our entire community. Louisvillians rely on their parks—and they want to see them thrive. The Parks Alliance of Louisville supports more than a hundred of Louisville Metro’s public parks. The Alliance advocates for increased investment in the park system, educates community leaders on the social, economic, health, and environmental advantages of parks, and raises capital for priority projects. The President & CEO will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the Parks Alliance of Louisville. This individual...

About the Department Data Science 4 Everyone (DS4E) is a national initiative working to catalyze the adoption of data science and data literacy as a fundamental component of K-12 education. Incubated at the University of Chicago Center for RISC and popularized by the 2019 Freakonomics podcast America’s Math Curriculum Doesn’t Add Up, DS4E is quickly expanding our dedicated team at the University of Chicago, striving to teach students the basics of modern data across school subjects and grade levels. In just 4 years, DS4E has catalyzed support for data science education in 32 states and counting, hundreds of schools, and with numerous national partners. As a field catalyst, DS4E builds awareness with local, state, and national leaders; centralizes and disseminates resources; hosts convenings and communities of practice; creates unique partnerships to support educators across the country; and helps schools and districts design new K-12 programs for all students. Job Summary...

The Senior Social Media Manager will drive Hadassah’s social media and play a key role in developing strategy and policies for the national organization and will manage daily activity across Hadassah’s social media platforms. The Senior Manager will lead trainings for volunteers, staff and leaders from across the organization and contribute to the creation and refining of social media policies The senior manager will recalibrate strategies based on analyzing metrics, provide monthly reports and recommendations, tools, toolkits and templates, work with key staff to develop and implement dynamic campaigns, as well as manage and help plan the organization’s social media calendar. The Senior Social Media Manager reports to the Director of Strategic Communications.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO Thousand Currents seeks a highly experienced and results-driven Major Gifts Manager to lead an individual donor portfolio and support our efforts in securing transformative philanthropic support. You will have significant experience securing 6+ figure gifts, building authentic relationships with a diverse portfolio of high-net-wealth individuals, and a network of philanthropic connections. You bring insight into donor psychology and the strategic approaches that inspire significant, sustained giving, specifically in the US philanthropic sector. Reporting to the Director of Donor Organizing, you will play a pivotal role in expanding and diversifying Thousand Currents' donor pipeline base, building and stewarding long-term relationships, and moving donors through the major giving pipeline.  You will act as the primary contact for many donors, strategically motivating and inspiring their new and continued contributions to our work.   Deadline to Apply:...

About National Association of Charter School Authorizers   NACSA exists to advance and strengthen authorizing so students and communities, especially those historically under-resourced, thrive. For 25 years, NACSA has worked with authorizers, policymakers, and others to create and sustain this innovative, growing ecosystem that allows for more great schools and improved learning, and in doing so, reduces inequities. NACSA is unique both in our exclusive focus on charter school authorizing and in the breadth of our work in this arena.   Learn more about NACSA by visiting https://qualitycharters.org/ .   About the Opportunity NACSA is expanding its Consulting Services team to meet the growing demand from charter school authorizers and state education agencies. The Director of Consulting Services will be a key contributor on a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven team dedicated to delivering high-quality client services, strengthening...

The Opportunity For more than a century, Shard Villa has been a place where history, compassion, and community come together. Nestled in a setting of extraordinary historic beauty, our home has provided generations of seniors with dignified, personalized care in a truly family-like environment. As we look toward the future, we seek a visionary yet hands-on Executive Director who can honor our enduring legacy while ensuring a vibrant and sustainable path ahead.  The ideal candidate is a leader who thrives at the intersection of mission and management. They think strategically but stay close to the work, finding equal satisfaction in long-range planning and in solving day-to-day challenges. This person leads with empathy and integrity, building strong relationships while holding themselves and others to high standards of professionalism and performance. They create an environment where residents, staff, and families feel valued and supported, and where excellence in...

Overview OPPORTUNITY EMERGE Connecticut   ( EMERGE ) invites a justice-focused, impact-oriented leader to serve as its next   Executive Director   (ED) and guide the organization into its next era of growth and impact.   A financially strong, mission-centered social enterprise, EMERGE supports formerly incarcerated people in rebuilding their lives, reconnecting with their families, and contributing to their communities. Through its proven programs, trauma-informed culture, and measurable success, EMERGE has become a respected leader in reentry and workforce development—changing lives and challenging stigma every day. The next ED will inherit a powerful foundation: a trusted reputation, deeply committed and effective staff, and strong community partnerships. This is a rare opportunity to sustain a proven model at a pivotal moment of growth, taking the helm as the organization expands from its successful New Haven base to a new Bridgeport site, and shaping a...

THE OPPORTUNITY Amref Health Africa in the USA seeks a Deputy Director, Major Gifts to assist in securing funding from individuals and family foundations, with a focus on high-net worth individuals. Reporting to the Director, Development & Communications, this person will support the development and implementation of a strategic major gifts plan, including identifying, cultivating, and managing relationships with individuals to achieve the organization's goals.   AMREF HEALTH AFRICA (Amref) The Amref Health Africa (Amref) in the USA office raises awareness and critically needed funds for our work across Africa. Amref USA is a 501(C)(3) organization with ten employees and an annual budget of $10-15MM. With headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref Health Africa is the largest Africa-based healthcare nonprofit, serving millions of people every year across 35...

Job Title: Generation Wild of the Pikes Peak Region Coalition Coordinator Reports To: Executive Director, Catamount Institute Location: In-person at Catamount Institute, Colorado Springs, CO with local travel to collaborate with coalition partners Employment Type: Full-Time, salaried, five-year grant funded position, some evening and weekend hours required. Overview The Generation Wild of the Pikes Peak Coalition Coordinator will coordinate the Generation Wild of the Pikes Peak Region ( GenWild PPR) Coalition, a dynamic, community-centered coalition of ten organizations aimed at connecting underserved youth in Colorado Springs with the outdoors. This position will be an employee of Catamount Institute, the Capacity Holder/Backbone Organization for the GenWild PPR grant. This position will lead the coalition’s strategic coordination, financial oversight, communications, community engagement, and capacity...

Sonoma Land Trust seeks a forward-thinking Director of Conservation to shape and implement its strategic conservation initiatives, manage a team of talented experts, forge effective partnerships, and support the Land Trust’s long-term impact.

The Free Software Foundation (FSF), a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) charity with a worldwide mission to protect computer user freedom, seeks a motivated and talented program manager. Description Reporting to the executive director, the program manager co-leads our campaigns team. This position develops and promotes longer-term resources and advocacy programs related to increasing the use of free software and expanding and advancing the free software movement and the FSF. The program manager plays a key role in external communications, fundraising, associate member engagement, and special events. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: lead the planning and successful implementation of FSF events and initiatives; develop and maintain longer-term free software resources, such as Email Self Defense and the High Priority Free Software Projects list ; coordinate annual fundraising, including two major annual appeals (goal-setting, strategy, project...

At   Student Leadership Network , we believe in the potential of all students and are cultivating a generation of young people empowered to lead. We work with every student, developing their abilities to achieve their educational ambitions. Our nearly 30-year track record demonstrates higher rates of college enrollment and graduation, significantly surpassing national benchmarks. We are advancing educational equity by increasing access to higher education in under-resourced public schools nationwide. Our Young Women’s Leadership model elevates practices in girls'+ schools that lead to success and is changing the face of leadership. Our co-ed CollegeBound Initiative develops college-going school cultures — creating high expectations and viable pathways for post-secondary success. To learn more, visit our website at www.studentleadershipnetwork.org. Position Summary:   Student Leadership Network is seeking a full-time   Director of Individual Giving (DIG)   to...