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Teaching Matters · 2 months ago

Vice President of Development and Advancement

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $209K/yr

10+ years exp

Teaching Matters is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the opportunity gap in education for underserved children. The Vice President of Development & Advancement will lead fundraising efforts, enhance visibility, and build strategic partnerships to support the organization’s mission and growth.

Education

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Cultivate and steward select high-level philanthropic, corporate, and foundation relationships while aligning the development team’s work to organizational priorities and long-term growth

Lead a cohesive multi-year fundraising and national advancement strategy that grows annual revenue beyond its current $3-5M base, reaching approximately 7-10 million or more in the coming years

Align the Development Team’s goals and operations with Teaching Matters’ strategic priorities and expansion plan

Partner with the CEO to identify, engage, and inspire new national funders

Direct Reports: Director of Development; Associate Director of Development

Provide strategic oversight for Teaching Matters’ brand, storytelling, and external communications to strengthen visibility and impact

Lead the development of thought leadership (white papers, policy briefs, op-eds) that amplify Teaching Matters’ influence in the national education conversation

Engage in advocacy and philanthropic coalitions to raise the organization’s profile and advance investments that strengthen teacher capacity and ensure every child has access to high-quality learning

Direct Reports: Director of Communications (anticipated)

Qualification

Fundraising strategiesK-12 education experienceRelationship buildingStrategic partnershipsData-driven decision makingTeam leadershipPublic speakingAdvocacyPolicy understandingStorytellingCommunications

Required

10+ years of senior leadership experience in advancement, fundraising, or external relations with education or mission-aligned non-profits

Proven success designing and executing fundraising strategies that drive significant growth ($5M+ annually)

Demonstrated experience cultivating new relationships with major philanthropic and corporate funders, with a substantial history of capturing large grants independently, securing sustainable growth funding, and building new revenue streams

At least 5 years experience in K-12 education and/or strong understanding of K-12 education systems, policy, and teacher development

Excellent communicator with exceptional relationship-building, storytelling, and public-speaking skills

Collaborative leader with a track record of building high-performing teams

Comfortable navigating complex political, philanthropic, and policy landscapes