National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

Director, Individual Giving

National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $85,000 - $110,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Develop and execute strategies to grow individual giving in compliance with legal guidelines
  • Manage a portfolio of approximately 50–75 individual donors, including regular outreach, meetings, and solicitations
  • Upgrade mid-level donors into major gift supporters through targeted cultivation and strategic engagement
  • Lead mid-, major, and political contribution solicitations, including making time-sensitive asks
  • Identify cross-entity (c3, c4) giving opportunities and align donor investments with key advocacy and political moments
  • Partner with senior leadership on major donor strategy and high-level solicitations
  • Engage in prospect research to identify, qualify, and cultivate new mid-level and major donors
  • Move donors strategically through the giving pipeline toward larger and sustained contributions
  • Strengthen small- and mid-level giving strategies that feed the major gift pipeline
  • Test and scale donor acquisition strategies, such as direct mail, digital outreach, and/or other channels
  • Develop and execute strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for individual donors
  • Create high-quality proposals, briefings, and donor communications that align donor interests with organizational priorities and impact
  • Ensure timely stewardship and reporting that demonstrates impact and strengthens long-term donor partnerships
  • Partner with communications, policy, and data teams to develop compelling donor messaging
  • Maintain disciplined moves management and accurate donor records in CRM (Microsoft Dynamics)
  • Track portfolio performance, monitor giving trends, and use data to inform strategy, prioritize opportunities, and drive revenue growth

Requirements

  • 7+ years of fundraising experience with a demonstrated track record securing five- and six-figure gifts from individuals
  • Experience managing a donor portfolio and successfully closing major gifts
  • Experience in mission-driven or political fundraising environments
  • Experience with donor acquisition strategies such as direct mail or digital campaigns
  • Familiarity with charter schools, K–12 education, education reform, and/or policy or advocacy organizations
Benefits
  • 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums covered for employees
  • 50% of premiums for spouses and dependents covered
  • 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
  • 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
  • $500 home office setup stipend in your first 90 days
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
fundraisingdonor acquisitionportfolio managementmoves managementprospect researchmajor gift solicitationstrategic engagementdata analysisproposal writingstewardship planning
Soft Skills
strategic thinkingcommunicationrelationship buildingcollaborationleadershiporganizational skillsnegotiationoutreachcultivationreporting