Achievement First Network Support

Non-profit

SeniorDirector,MajorGifts

$131k+ Connecticut, United States; Rhode Island, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Director candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Director, Major Gifts at Achievement First Network Support. Skills: Major Gifts, Donor Relations, Fundraising, Portfolio Management. Manage major donor prospects. Generate philanthropic revenue”

What You'll Achieve.

Generate $1.0M-$1.5M revenue; Secure gifts $10,000+; Cultivate 750-1,000 prospects; Contribute $1,000-$9,999 annually; Ensure 100% board giving

Industry & Context.

Non profit
Eligibility Requirements

Monthly travel, Regular in-state travel, Based in CT or RI

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7-10 years fundraising experience, Frontline fundraising experience, Major gifts portfolio management, Secure individual gifts $10,000+, Manage portfolio 100+ donors, Proficiency with CRM systems, Partner with senior leaders, Partner with board members

Nice to Have

Master's degree preferred, Supervise staff preferred, Mentor junior development professionals, Experience in education preferred, Experience in youth-serving organizations, Experience in mission-driven nonprofits

What You'll Do.

Manage major donor prospects

Generate philanthropic revenue

Build relationships with donors

Build relationships with community leaders

Build relationships with board members

Expand network of philanthropic supporters

Ensure donors experience impact

Supervise direct report

Expand mid-level donor pipeline

Cultivate mid-level prospects

Strengthen donor communications

Strengthen donor engagement

Develop engagement strategies

Conduct donor meetings

Conduct school visits

Host cultivation events

Prepare donor briefings

Prepare stewardship reports

Track donor engagement

Identify philanthropic prospects

Cultivate new prospects

Partner with development operations

Partner with foundation teams

Build prospective major donor pipeline

Track portfolio performance

Adjust cultivation strategies

Participate in external events

Participate in community gatherings

Partner with Executive Directors

Partner with Managing Directors

Partner with school leaders

Align fundraising priorities

Coordinate school visits

Coordinate donor briefings

Coordinate leadership engagement

Identify philanthropic opportunities

Identify funding priorities

Mentor Senior Associate

Support professional growth

Guide donor communications development

Guide engagement campaigns development

Guide stewardship initiatives development

Support mid-level donor pipeline expansion

Ensure communications alignment

Ensure donor engagement alignment

Ensure major gifts alignment

Collaborate with Boards of Directors

Identify prospective donors

Cultivate prospective donors

Support board members

Facilitate introductions

Host cultivation opportunities

Participate in donor meetings

Develop board engagement strategies

Engage board members as ambassadors

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Regional leadership; School leaders; Development operations; Foundation teams; Boards of Directors

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication; Presentation skills

Full Job Description

About Achievement First Achievement First (AF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting 39 public charter schools across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. For more than 25 years, AF has been recognized as one of the top tuition-free public charter school networks in the country. We are committed to creating schools of academic excellence within nurturing environments — schools that prepare students to be college-ready and to pursue and succeed in whatever paths they choose in life. The majority of AF students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families, many of whom will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Across our network, we employ more than 2,200 staff members — 64% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn and Queens, NY; New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford, CT; and Providence and Cranston, RI. Our mission is to prepare every student to excel in college, career, and life; deepen their understanding of self and community; and lead lives of purpose. We believe in the limitless potential within our students and their power to shape a more just society. That belief drives our deep commitment to student achievement: we aim to set a high bar for learning and create warm, demanding classrooms where rigorous instruction is paired with the care, encouragement, and consistency every student deserves. Achievement First seeks a dynamic and relationship-driven Senior Director, Major Gifts to join our development team Your Impact The Senior Director will manage a portfolio of 100–150 corporate and major gift prospects, with responsibility for generating $1.0M–$1.5M in annual philanthropic revenue through gifts of $10,000 or more. This individual will play a central role in strengthening Achievement First’s regional philanthropic presence by building meaningful relationships with donors, community leaders, and board members. Working closely with the Rh

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