Managing Director, Head of Development

Teach For America

Managing Director leading fundraising efforts and donor relationships for TFA in Connecticut. Develops strategies to achieve a $2.6 million fundraising goal in fiscal year 2027.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $90,000 - $122,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Cultivating, stewarding, and managing a portfolio of donors
Developing and executing on a long-term vision and strategy to achieve development goals
Partnering with regional advisory board members and other fundraising team members
Setting vision and strategies to raise $2.6 million for TFA Connecticut in fiscal year 2027
Maintaining accurate record in Salesforce

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 7+ years of related experience in development and fundraising context
Track record of meeting and exceeding ambitious goals as a donor portfolio manager
Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred: Fundraising certification (i.e. CRFE/CRFM or the equivalent) and/or related Master’s Degree (e.g. MBA, M, Non-Profit Management)
Preferred: Knowledge and experience in the Connecticut fundraising landscape

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

donor portfolio managementfundraising strategy developmentgoal settingrecord maintenance

Soft Skills

relationship managementstrategic planningcollaborationcommunication

Certifications

CRFECRFMMaster’s DegreeBachelor’s Degree