Part-time Director, Fundraising - Teach Minnesota Teaching Fellows

TNTP • AL: Alabama, AL

1d • Remote

About The Position

TNTP is a leading education nonprofit focused on transforming the public education system through research, policy, and consulting. The Teach Minnesota Teaching Fellows (TMTF) program is TNTP's initiative to address teacher shortages by creating a pipeline of diverse and effective educators through rigorous preparation, classroom experience, and ongoing coaching. This part-time role is responsible for leading fundraising strategy and execution for TMTF, including securing funding, cultivating relationships, and managing grant writing and reporting. The position is estimated to be around 10 hours per week and is based in a home office anywhere in the U.S., with a preference for candidates in Minnesota.

Requirements

• More than five years of fundraising experience with demonstrated success garnering private philanthropic support, preferably in education or public policy on a national level.
• At least 1-2 years of experience developing and leading fundraising strategy.
• Experience with multiple areas of fundraising including foundation, corporation, individual, and planned giving.
• Knowledge of the full process of securing philanthropic revenue, including funder identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Demonstrated experience developing new sources of revenue to support growth and impact.
• Self-reliant, results-oriented problem-solving skills, including the ability to critically assess challenges and identify effective solutions and proactive steps forward even in ambiguous situations.
• Exceptional writing ability, including experience developing successful grant applications, proposals, concept papers, LOIs and progress narratives.
• Superior communication skills with a proven ability to invest others, engage staff and donors, and influence outcomes.
• Evidence of strong cross-team collaboration skills and the ability to manage up to senior leadership, while also inviting and respecting diverse perspectives and fostering an inclusive and collaborative team culture.
• Familiarity with issues, research, policy, and best practices in K-12 education.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• High emotional intelligence, strong listening skills, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who reside in Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute fundraising strategy aligned to sustainability and growth goals.
• Drive annual fundraising targets.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities.
• Build relationships with foundations and partners.
• Lead cultivation efforts including meetings and site visits.
• Manage full funder lifecycle.
• Lead proposal and grant development.
• Write compelling narratives.
• Manage grant reporting.
• Translate program impact into compelling messaging.
• Ensure quality across external materials.
• Partner with program leadership to understand theory of change.
• Advise on strategy tied to sustainability.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience in a similar position ($60.00 per hour).
• Motivated team of dynamic colleagues.
• Collegial atmosphere that values professional development and valuable feedback.
• Chance to impact the direction of a growing, mission-driven company committed to the success of our nation's children.
• Inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each day.
• Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities for the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed