Senior Director of Development - Remote

Overview

Leading Educators is a national nonprofit focused on improving K-12 education by partnering with school systems to enhance teaching quality and student success.

In Short

• Position: Senior Director of Development
• Focus on strategic fundraising and securing major gifts.
• Lead a team of Directors of Development.
• Manage high-value donor relationships and corporate partnerships.
• Develop and execute a multi-year revenue strategy.
• Requires up to 30% travel.
• Work from a home office within the U.S.
• 10+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience required.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills needed.
• Excellent communication and storytelling abilities essential.

Requirements

• 10+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Experience managing high-performing teams.
• Proven success in donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Deep knowledge of philanthropic trends and funding models.
• Strong analytical skills for multi-year fundraising plans.
• Experience with donor management systems (Salesforce preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Comfortable in fast-paced settings.
• Willingness to travel nationally for donor meetings and retreats.

Benefits

• Compensation range: $104,695 - $167,511 annually.
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees.
• 4% matching 401k plan and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 22 days of paid time off in the first three years.
• 16 additional paid days off for holidays.