Achievement First Network Support
Non-profit
SeniorDirector,MajorGifts
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“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.
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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