Director of Development (2025-2026 SY)

Director Of Fundraising & Development

Location : Nashville, TN

Employment Type : Full-time, in-person, 12-month position

Salary : Range is between $81,840-$94,160 and placement is based on years of comparable professional experience

Valor Collegiate Academies, based in Nashville, Tennessee, stands out for its unique blend of academic excellence and holistic student development. Our network comprises three high-performing schools, a trailblazing Innovation team, and a nationwide Impact team.

Valor is consistently ranked among the top 5% of schools in Tennessee for both achievement and growth. Our students outperform statewide averages, with ACT scores in the 99th percentile for open-enrollment schools. Our three schools have received A+ ratings from the Tennessee Department of Education, excelling in academics, growth, and college readiness.

Our "Compass" model is central to our mission, emphasizing comprehensive human development alongside rigorous academics. This approach nurtures relationships and identity-building, preparing students for both academic success and personal growth. Valor fosters a community intentionally diverse by income and race, and this inclusive environment enriches student learning and ensures opportunities across demographics.

About the role :

As one of the premiere education organizations in the country, Valor is seeking a dynamic Director of Fundraising & Development to lead our fundraising and revenue strategy as we work to transform what it means to educate children in America. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in raising funds, coupled with a strategic, partnership-oriented approach, working side-by-side with Senior Management to craft a compelling narrative for our work that inspires donors and attracts supporters to our organization.

Core Responsibilities :

Funder Relationships :

• Support Valor's CEO, Managing Directors, or Board members to be successful champions of Valor's work through strategic and intentional meeting prep crafting meeting agendas, details, and pointed talking points, and suggesting targeted follow-ups and next steps
• Maintain detailed records of funding meetings to ensure the overall engagement strategy is efficient, aligned to funder interests, and moves the relationship forward

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Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion :

Valor believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables students and staff to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, 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 actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to thrive in a diverse world.