The Company is seeking a Managing Director of Development to lead its ambitious fundraising efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for owning the annual and multi-year development plan, setting revenue targets, and ensuring a diversified funding mix. This role involves strategic leadership, partnering with the CEO and senior leadership to align fundraising with program strategy, and providing monthly revenue and cash-flow projections. The Managing Director will also be hands-on in major gifts and institutional fundraising, including the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a personal portfolio of funders. Team leadership, systems management, and operations are key components of the position, as is the ability to represent the organization at events and with external audiences. Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years' fundraising experience, with at least 5 years in a senior development role, and a proven track record of closing major gifts and leading to significant annual revenue goals. The role requires a disciplined, data-driven approach to pipeline management, proficiency in CRM systems, and excellent communication skills. Experience in education, youth development, or college access and success is preferred, as is a background in campaign fundraising and established relationships with national education funders. The ideal candidate will be a builder, with a commitment to the mission of the organization and to the success of students from low-income and first-generation communities.

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College Summit