Managing Director of Advancement

Managing Director of Advancement

Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Advancement, the Managing Director of Advancement is responsible for driving the strategic coordination and execution of all frontline fundraising activities. This individual will manage a team of major gift and institutional gift officers in raising $21M in philanthropic revenue. This is a great role for an experienced fundraiser who understands the interconnectedness of individual and institutional philanthropy and is adept at managing and maximizing a diverse team.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Strategy

• Collaborate with the Deputy Chief of Advancement to develop and implement a cohesive fundraising strategy
• Provide day-to-day management for all frontline fundraising staff
• Set performance metrics and ensure accountability through regular coaching, feedback, and professional development
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment
• Serve as part of DREAM's management team and build a culture of philanthropy among colleagues
• Partner with programmatic leaders to identify funding opportunities and shape the case for support and cultivation program for prospects across streams
• Pipeline Management
• Oversee portfolios of individual, corporate, foundation, and government donors; directly review and approve solicitations for major gift donors
• Manage a personal portfolio of principal donors who require coordination across funding streams
• Maintain a cohesive and consistent donor experience by overseeing stewardship programs and donor communications
• Partner with the Senior Director of Operations to facilitate special event fundraising throughout the year
• Collaborate with the Prospect Researcher to source new donors across streams and encourage a portfolio-wide approach to qualification and cultivation
• With the Deputy Chief of Advancement and co-CEOs, support fundraising from and through the Board of Directors and Ambassadors

Qualifications

Working Expectations

Benefits and Paid Time Off

Compensation

At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission. From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation mattersit enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dreamalong with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.

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