A+ Education Partnership Director of Development

A+ Education Partnership•Montgomery, AL

1d•$60,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A+ Education Partnership (A+) is Alabama’s statewide advocate for student-centered education reform. The Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all A+ fund development to ensure the sustainability of the organization and its impact. This role will help drive organizational strategy to develop community relationships and increase support for A+ initiatives and funding opportunities. The Director works closely with the A+ Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and key stakeholders on developing and executing events, donor cultivation, grant writing, and fund development activities across a broad range of sources. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in A+’s Montgomery office and reports to the Chief of Staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
3 years of experience in professional fundraising
A positive attitude and desire to change the future of education in Alabama
Excellent writer with the ability to craft a compelling story
Strong strategic thinker with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Effective networking abilities
Knowledge of donor tracking software
Demonstrated success in supporting staff and board members in development processes
Creativity, problem-solving skills, and the ability to make strategic decisions
Ability to travel around the state as needed

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of Google Suite, Slack, Asana, and Canva (preferred, but not required)

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of the organization’s fund development strategy, ensuring sustainability for the organization
Develop a deep understanding of the A+ mission and overall communications strategy
Create and execute a strategy for a large, sustained base of major and individual donors
Maintain strong knowledge of gift methods and strategies to support and inform individual donors
Lead the development of the annual report in partnership with the communications team
Manage the fundraising database.
Ensure timely data entry and gift processing
Work closely with the A+ CFO to ensure all gifts are received and processed correctly to ensure timely reporting
Work closely with the President and Chief of Staff on engaging the A+ Board of Directors
Grow the reach and funding position of A+ by increasing partnerships with corporations and foundations
Write and submit all grant applications and manage grant reporting
Support the A+ President and Board of Directors in donor and partner relationship management, development, and prospect identification
Create an annual plan to oversee grant research and prospecting, proposal writing, solicitation of corporate partners, and execution of reporting requirements
Execute strategy to build national investment in A+ and Alabama policy priorities
Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of fundraising and donor events around Alabama
Support A+ advocacy events
Support the A+ President and staff in identifying speaking and community engagement opportunities