Executive Director for Business Development

Council for the Advancement and Support of Education • Washington, DC

381d • $115,000 - $125,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Executive Director for Business Development at CASE is a pivotal role focused on driving the growth and sustainability of the organization. This position is responsible for building strategic partnerships, developing pricing strategies, identifying prospects for mergers and acquisitions, and collaborating with various teams to enhance business development efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in business development, excellent communication skills, and a passion for advancing education in the non-profit sector.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Non-Profit Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development or a related role, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to write successful partnership proposals.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.
• Experience in pricing strategy and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of merger and acquisitions processes.
• Experience in sales strategy and collaboration.
• Experience in training and development.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated interest in advancing education in the non-profit sector.
• Strong commitment to contributing to an organizational culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
• Understanding and interest in engaging with a broad range of cultures and countries.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with prospects and partners to accelerate membership growth.
• Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Conduct a comprehensive inventory of current pricing structures for services, programs, and products.
• Develop and implement a pricing strategy that aligns with the organization's goals.
• Identify and evaluate potential prospects for mergers and acquisitions.
• Work closely with the Sales Director to grow sales of consulting services.
• Monitor and report on the progress of business development activities, including financial performance and impact metrics.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources team to develop training programs for managers.
• Represent the organization at events, conferences, and meetings to promote the mission.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work from home
• Employee assistance program
• Loan forgiveness
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees