Director of Institutional Giving
About The Position
Calling all master grant writers and relationship architects! Leading Educators is seeking a Director of Institutional Giving who thrives on crafting compelling narratives and building transformative philanthropic partnerships that drive educational change from the ground up. This role is a unique opportunity for a strategic fundraising professional who understands that true impact happens through deep, localized engagement. You'll be the critical connector between our mission and institutional funders, with a laser focus on place-based philanthropy that responds to the unique contexts of different communities and regions. Imagine traveling across the nation, engaging directly with funders, bringing our mission to life through powerful in-person conversations, and developing grant proposals that don't just request funding, but tell a compelling story of systemic educational transformation. Your expertise will be the bridge that turns philanthropic vision into tangible educational progress. Do you have expertise in… Developing nuanced, locally-informed grant writing strategies that resonate with regional contexts Cultivating and managing complex institutional funder relationships through strategic in-person engagement Crafting grant proposals that illuminate the unique community impact of educational initiatives Translating complex programmatic work into compelling, region-specific philanthropic narratives Do you enjoy… Solving complex funding puzzles that unlock transformative educational opportunities Connecting with mission-driven leaders who are passionate about systemic change Seeing how strategic philanthropy can create ripple effects in educational ecosystems Continuously learning and adapting your approach to institutional giving If you've answered affirmatively to these questions and meet the following prerequisites, we urge you to seize this opportunity. This role calls for the following:
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive experience in institutional fundraising for mission-driven organizations
- Proven track record of successful in-person funder engagement and relationship management
- Exceptional grant writing skills with a demonstrated ability to craft compelling, localized proposals
- Deep understanding of place-based philanthropy and regional educational strategies
- Strong ability to develop funding approaches that align with local community contexts
- Proven success in managing complex, multi-funder initiatives
- Excellent communication skills for both written proposals and in-person presentations
- Comfort with moderate national travel for funder engagement
- Passion for connecting philanthropic resources to meaningful educational impact
Benefits
- 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees. Additional premium costs are covered 60% by Leading Educators for partners and dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 4% matching 401k plan, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare and commuter expenses, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefits are valued at or above $9,000 for employees.
- First three years of employment, full time staff accrue 22 days a year.
- Five additional days are accrued after the third and sixth year of employment.
- Leading Educators also offer 16 additional paid days off for various holidays, including three floating holidays staff may use at their discretion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
