Director of Development

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY PROFILE

Code.org is an education innovation nonprofit dedicated to the vision that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn about artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science (CS) as part of their core K-12 education. We increase participation in AI+CS education by reaching students of all backgrounds where they are — at their skill level, in their schools, and in ways that inspire them to keep learning, with a focus on increasing participation by young women and students from other underrepresented groups. The leading provider of K-12 AI+CS education curriculum across the globe, Code.org also organizes the annual Hour of AI campaign, building on the legacy of the Hour of Code, which has engaged more than 15% of all students in the world!

A unifying approach in a divided world

Code.org's global role in the K-12 computer science movement is only possible because we use a unifying approach across diverse and often divided stakeholders. At a time of increasing polarization, the idea of increasing opportunity for students unites people from across the political spectrum. Code.org's team members, students, teachers, and supporters have diverse and diverging view points, and they are all welcome in our mission. Read more .

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Development is a key contributor on Code.org's Revenue and Development team, responsible for stewarding and growing our largest existing donor relationships across individuals, foundations, and corporate partners. This role directly manages a personal portfolio of high-value donors. The Director of Development will collaborate closely with executive leadership, program, and product teams to craft tailored partnership strategies that advance both donor goals and Code.org's mission. This position is essential to sustaining our impact and ensuring long-term revenue predictability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role you will :

• Serve as the relationship owner for a portfolio of Code.org's most significant existing donors, including top foundations, Fortune 500 companies, and high-net-worth individuals
• Develop and execute customized renewal and upsell strategies for each account, focusing on multi-year and unrestricted commitments
• Mentor a high-performing team of two fundraisers responsible for donor renewals across corporate and individual segments
• Partner with internal teams (Programs, Marketing, Product, Finance) to craft compelling impact reports, renewal proposals, and donor engagement materials
• Serve as a primary development liaison for internal executive and program leadership when coordinating on complex or multi-stakeholder renewals
• Collaborate with Code.org's leadership team to shape the overall donor stewardship strategy and ensure consistent, high-quality engagement
• Monitor portfolio health and team performance using Salesforce and other tools to track renewals, revenue forecasts, and donor activity
• Identify and resolve potential churn risks early through proactive outreach and value reinforcement
• Represent Code.org at donor meetings, conferences, and high-level events to strengthen relationships and increase visibility
• Ensure high standards of operational excellence, data integrity, and donor experience throughout the renewal process
• Contribute to long-term planning and strategic growth of the fundraising function, including ideas for segmentation, tiering, and team structure
• Partner with the SVP of Revenue, Chief Growth Officer, and President as needed for top-tier donor engagement and executive sponsorship strategy

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

We seek candidates who have :

In addition, candidates must :

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

WHAT IS THE INTERVIEW PROCESS LIKE?

Step 1 : Informational Interview - learn more about the role and share your experience (30 minutes)

Step 2 : Interviews with members of the Code.org team (~ 2 hours)

Step 3 : Homework (~3 hours)

Step 4 : Panel Interview (1 hour)

Step 5 : Final Interview (1 hour)

Step 6 : Reference Checks

All interviews are currently being conducted virtually via Zoom

TO APPLY

Our team will review all applications on an ongoing basis and if we believe your qualifications would make a great fit, we'll contact you to schedule an informational interview.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE

The expected salary range for this position is $124,200 - $138,000. Most offers are on the lower end of the salary range and are at the company's sole discretion based on the final candidate's experience. This allows us to provide a fair and equitable approach to compensation when setting pay and maintaining internal pay equity.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes :

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.