Senior Director, Development and Institutional Partners

Overview

Be a Part of Something Bigger! Are you looking for work that inspires you? At JA of Greater Washington, we know what matters. We’re motivated by our mission – teaching young people how to succeed in a global economy – and we wake up every day inspired to serve more than 40,000 students in the Washington, D.C. area. But a career at JA of Greater Washington is about more than our mission and programs. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn and grow into new skills and responsibilities. You’ll find teammates that quickly turn into friends. You’ll find mentors that care, and help you reach new heights. And you’ll find the resources, flexibility, and support to live your life to the fullest outside of work, whether that means investing in your family, your education, your hobbies, or your wellbeing.

Join JA, and join us in a career that matters

Position Concept

Junior Achievement of Greater Washington (JAGW) is seeking a strategic, results-oriented, and highly accountable Director of Development and Institutional Partners to lead and grow our regional fundraising efforts across the region. This high-profile role is responsible for facilitating approximately $3 million in annual revenue, with a focus on corporate partnerships, foundation grants and major gifts from individual supporters.

The Senior Director will oversee a portfolio that funds JAGW’s three Experiential Learning Centers (Finance Parks), five 3DE high schools, and the silent phase of a capital campaign in the District. This leader will manage a small team, drive moves management strategy, and serve as a key partner to the executive leadership team and Board of Directors.

The ideal candidate is a strong manager, a relationship-driven fundraiser, and a strategic thinker with a deep commitment to JA’s mission and a passion for delivering measurable results. They will also be a champion of operational excellence, ensuring clean, clear pipeline management and pristine data integrity across all development systems and processes.

Organizational Requirements

• Have ability to pass a federal background check, and to be permitted to work in the presence of children, prior to the first day of employment.
• Must reside in the Greater Washington region before the position start date

Supervisory Responsibilities

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Execution

Operational Excellence & Data Integrity

Leadership & Team Management

Capital Campaign Support

Stakeholder Engagement

Education and Experience

Required

Professional Skills / Abilities

Required

Preferred

Physical Requirements

Work Environment

Benefits

JAGW is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Next Steps

Junior Achievement of Greater Washington offers a competitive salary along with the benefits listed above (partial list) and a fun, challenging work environment. Please email a cover letter and resume to jagwjobs@ja.org and reference the position title in the subject line. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls, please.

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