Director, Development

Director, Development

Per Scholas is seeking a proven, results-driven Director of Development to join our national development team and lead fundraising efforts for our Maryland campuses in Silver Springs and Baltimore. This role will focus on securing transformational 6 and 7figure gifts while also diversifying revenue streams through philanthropy, corporate partnerships, government funding, and earned revenue opportunities.

The Director will drive annual fundraising targets of $35M with a clear growth trajectory to triple revenue by 2030. Success will require building a balanced, sustainable funding portfolio that includes major gifts, multi-year institutional investments, and innovative earned-revenue models aligned with Per Scholas' mission.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, entrepreneurial leader with demonstrated success in securing large-scale gifts, cultivating senior-level partnerships, and leveraging sales / earned revenue opportunities alongside traditional philanthropy.

What You'll Do

Fundraising Strategy & Revenue Growth

• Design and execute a comprehensive, diversified revenue strategy to reach annual goals of $35M, scaling to $912M by 2030.
• Secure 6 and 7figure philanthropic gifts while also partnering with national teams on major gifts, earned revenue opportunities, corporate sponsorships, and fee-for-service partnerships.
• Partner with campus Managing Directors and national leadership to ensure revenue strategies align with organizational priorities and long-term growth.

Portfolio Leadership & Donor / Partner Management

Proposal Development & Storytelling

Collaboration & Internal Leadership

Advisory Board Engagement

What You'll Bring

Professional Qualifications

Personal Attributes

For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary range of $110,000$120,000, where the difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including geography in which the selected candidate resides, and alignment with qualifications and experience.