Thrive Scholars · 1 day ago
Director, Development
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$118K/yr - $130K/yr
10+ years expThrive Scholars is an organization dedicated to providing opportunities for high-achieving students from under-resourced communities. They are seeking a dynamic Director of Development to lead and strengthen national fundraising efforts, coordinating operations and engaging with major donors and stakeholders.
EducationNon ProfitService Industry
Responsibilities
Support division-wide fundraising strategy, planning, and priority-setting
Lead coordination of Development operations—including workflows, systems, accountability structures, and team communication
Strengthen Salesforce discipline, reporting, donor data quality, stewardship systems and data transparency
Refine fundraising processes across regions and revenue channels
Partner with Finance on reconciliation, revenue pacing, and forecasting
Support national Board Development initiatives, including meeting preparation, cultivation plans, and donor engagement follow-through
Manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects, including individuals, HNWIs, and board-aligned relationships
Support and lead high-level donor strategies and solicitations
Partner with Corporate Partnerships, Foundations, Communications, Program, and Regional teams to ensure unified messaging and strong donor experiences
Support major campaigns, national events, and year-end fundraising initiatives
Qualification
Required
10+ years in fundraising, revenue generation, or comparable experience
Experience managing or coaching staff
Knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM systems
Experience working with major donors and/or boards
Strong communication skills and the ability to synthesize and articulate compelling narratives
Demonstrated experience in fundraising, donor strategy, or development operations
Strong project management skills with the ability to implement systems, processes, and workflows
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Background in education, college access, or workforce development is a plus
Benefits
High-quality health, dental and disability insurance
Paid vacation
Employer-matched retirement plan
Company
Thrive Scholars
Thrive Scholars supports low-income, underrepresented students to get into and graduate from top colleges.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Steve Stein
Chief Executive Officer
Patricia London
Co-Founder
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