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About the Role:
- Manage and grow strategic partnerships with private foundations and donors to advance educational equity.
- Combine strategic fundraising, business development, and consultative partnership management.
- Own a portfolio of sophisticated foundation and major donor relationships, each contributing $250K+ annually.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Build and grow strategic foundation partnerships, including renewals and increased investments.
- Design compelling funding strategies that align funder priorities with DonorsChoose's mission.
- Lead complex cross-functional execution from cultivation through stewardship.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in foundation fundraising, institutional giving, or strategic partnerships.
- Exceptional relationship building and strategic thinking skills.
- Outstanding writer and communicator, able to translate complex ideas into fundable proposals.
DonorsChoose
DonorsChoose is a nonprofit that makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, providing classroom resources and experiences. Since 2000, it has raised $1.8 billion from 6 million supporters, serving 3 million teacher requests, and is recognized as a best place to work.