Senior Director, Education (Higher Ed)

Fundraise Up

17h • Remote

About The Position

At Fundraise Up, we are redefining the landscape of digital generosity through AI-powered donor experiences. As the Senior Director of Education, you will be the primary architect of our growth within the Higher Education sector. This is a high-visibility leadership position where success is measured by your ability to transform a complex, multi-stakeholder market into a thriving revenue engine. You will own the strategic vision for this vertical, moving beyond traditional sales tactics to establish Fundraise Up as the definitive category leader for institutional advancement and digital giving.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in sales leadership, business development, or GTM strategy, specifically within complex SaaS or institutional environments.
• Proven track record of managing managers and scaling high-performance teams in fast-paced environments.
• Mastery of multi-stakeholder sales cycles and the ability to navigate "buying by committee" dynamics.
• Exceptional commercial acumen with the ability to link technical product features to institutional financial outcomes.
• Strong executive presence and the ability to serve as a credible spokesperson at major industry conferences and board-level meetings.
• Data-driven mindset with proficiency in RevOps tools, forecasting models, and performance metadata.
• Deep curiosity regarding the intersection of AI, philanthropy, and institutional advancement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Higher Education, Nonprofit, or EdTech sectors is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in a high-growth, venture-backed environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a comprehensive go-to-market strategy specifically tailored to the unique procurement and donor engagement cycles of Higher Education institutions.
• Identify high-value market shifts and competitive white space to refine our Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) across diverse institutional tiers.
• Act as the executive sponsor for Tier 1 accounts, building deep rapport with Vice Presidents of Advancement and Chief Financial Officers to navigate long-cycle institutional shifts.
• Recruit, mentor, and scale a specialized team of business development and segment leaders, fostering a culture of high accountability and inclusive excellence.
• Establish the operational "rhythm of the business," including precise forecasting, territory design, and performance analytics that ensure predictable revenue growth.
• Transition regional successes into repeatable global playbooks, ensuring the team remains agile as the Higher Ed fundraising landscape evolves.
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to translate institutional feedback into a roadmap that addresses the specific compliance and integration needs of universities.
• Collaborate with Marketing to launch high-impact, vertical-specific thought leadership campaigns that position our AI capabilities as essential infrastructure for modern development offices.
• Synchronize with Customer Success to monitor post-onboarding health, ensuring that initial wins transition into long-term retention and expansion opportunities.
• Define and own pipeline generation, revenue targets, and overall segment performance reporting to the executive leadership team.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance covered at 100% for employees, 80% for employee plus dependents, and 70% for employees plus family.
• FSA and HSA Spending Account.
• 20 days of vacation, 5 sick days, 11 company holidays plus an additional 1 floating holiday.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• 100% Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, basic life insurance and AD&D.
• Paid parental leave (12 weeks for primary caregivers / 6 weeks for secondary caregivers).
• Generous home office stipend to support your remote workspace.
• Annual professional development stipend to support your growth (e.g., workshops, courses, and seminars).
• Charitable giving program and paid volunteer time off with registered non-profits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees