Director, Development

About TCEI

The Children’s Education Initiative (TCEI) is dedicated to improving the quality of education for socioeconomically disadvantaged children. TCEI believes that the greatest ability to impact an individual’s long-term success comes during their early education years. TCEI partners with leading independent schools to improve access and support for socioeconomically disadvantaged children.

Position Summary

The Director of Development will lead TCEI’s philanthropic strategy and build a sustainable, diversified funding base to support the organization’s mission and long-term growth. In this role, the Director of Development will be responsible for achieving annual and multi-year fundraising goals while implementing the systems, processes and infrastructure needed to effectively receive, manage and steward philanthropic gifts. In close partnership with the Director of Program Operations, the Director of Development will help align fundraising efforts with programmatic priorities and will collaborate on planning for the strategic allocation of funds and resources raised.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and actively manage a portfolio of individual, foundation and institutional donors and prospects
• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors through all stages of the fundraising cycle
• Successfully close gifts including outright gifts, multi-year commitments and planned or deferred gifts, as appropriate
• Meet or exceed annual and long-term fundraising and performance goals

• Create tailored proposals, gift requests and donor communications in partnership with leadership
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of donor activity, strategies and outcomes
• Track fundraising progress and provide regular updates and reports to leadership

• Partner closely with the Director, Program Operations on major donor engagement and solicitations and collaborate on planning for the strategic allocation of funds and resources raised

• Prepare donor communications, fundraising materials and prepare fundraising-related Board meeting materials
• Represent TCEI at donor meetings, events and cultivation opportunities, as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education, Nonprofit Management or related field preferred
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in fundraising, development or related field
• Demonstrated success managing a donor portfolio and closing significant gifts
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present to and engage with a wide range of audiences 
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet goals in a mission-driven environment
• Passion for TCEI's mission

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. They may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

The estimated annual base salary for this position is $160,000 - $200,000, commensurate with experience and skills. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and other incentive programs. 

TCEI provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ physical, mental and financial health and include employer sponsored insurance plans including medical, dental and vision coverage; generous paid time off; retirement plan options and additional wellness and professional development programs 

TCEI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

TCEI participates in E‑Verify. All newly hired employees are required to complete the E‑Verify process as part of their employment eligibility verification.