Senior Director, Institutional Giving

Role Overview

• Build, manage, and grow a portfolio of foundation, corporate, and government funders capable of five
• and six-figure investments and/or multi-year grants
• Identify, qualify, and engage new foundation prospects aligned with the Alliance’s mission and strategic priorities
• Develop and execute tailored funding strategies for each funder, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans
• Manage the full lifecycle of institutional fundraising including prospecting, relationship development, proposal submission, reporting, and stewardship
• Lead the development of high-quality grant proposals, concept notes, reports, and letters of inquiry for foundations, corporations, and government funders
• Track portfolio performance, monitor giving trends, and use data to inform strategy and manage priorities

Requirements

• You bring 7+ years of experience in leading institutional fundraising
• You have a demonstrated record of securing five
• and six-figure and multi-year grants from foundations, corporations, and government sources
• You have experience managing a growing portfolio of institutional funders and advancing them through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship cycles
• You bring familiarity with charter schools, K–12 education, education reform, and/or policy or advocacy organizations

Benefits

• We cover 100% of an employee’s medical, dental, and vision premiums, and 50% for spouses and dependents, including an HRA to cover 100% of in-network medical deductibles.
• 403(b) retirement account with up to a 6% match after 90 days of employment
• Automatic life insurance coverage, short
• and long-term disability coverage, and FSA
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• 25 PTO days annually, plus every federal holiday and a week off at year-end
• Monthly reimbursement for internet and cellular service, plus a $500 home office setup stipend in your first 90 days