Senior Director, Major Gifts

National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

Senior Director responsible for leading major gifts fundraising efforts at National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. Engaging key donors and leading strategic initiatives for high-quality education advocacy.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in frontline fundraising, with a proven track record of securing major gifts and managing donor portfolios. Capable of developing and executing strategic fundraising initiatives while fostering strong relationships with high-capacity donors and organizational leaders.

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Frontline Fundraising ExperienceMajor Gift Portfolio ManagementDonor Relationship ManagementStrategic Planning SkillsCRM Systems Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Fundraising Strategy DevelopmentProposal WritingDonor CultivationPortfolio Growth ManagementInvestment Solicitation

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationRelationship ManagementStrong JudgmentInitiativeAbility to Thrive in Fast-Paced Environments

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemsMicrosoft Dynamics

Industry Keywords

Major DonorsPhilanthropic OpportunitiesPublic Charter School EducationPublic PolicyCivic Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategy for a portfolio of major donors and prospects.
Personally cultivate, solicit, and close five-, six-, and seven-figure investments.
Manage a portfolio of major donors and high-capacity prospects through all stages of the donor lifecycle.
Develop concept notes, proposals, cases for support, and other donor communications.
Take ownership of achieving annual revenue goals through disciplined portfolio management.
Lead the development and execution of the major gifts growth strategy, expanding the donor portfolio annually.
Build and sustain a pipeline of high-capacity donors through research and outreach.
Partner across the organization to bring philanthropic opportunities to life.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7-10+ years of frontline fundraising experience with a track record of securing transformational gifts.
Proven success growing a major gift portfolio and successfully closing new major gifts.
Experience partnering with CEOs, board members, and senior executives on complex fundraising strategies and solicitations.
Demonstrated ability to help shape fundraising strategy, build donor pipelines, and drive portfolio growth.
Exceptional relationship management, communication, and strategic planning skills.
Strong judgment, initiative, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Experience using CRM systems to manage donor portfolios and fundraising strategy; Microsoft Dynamics experience is a plus.
Interest in public charter school education, public policy, advocacy, and/or civic engagement.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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