Executive Director – Fundraising Academy

Full TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

37 days ago

Salary

$100.3K - $135.4K / year

Bachelor Degree12 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Leads all major gifts, grants, and strategic revenue generation for the organization • Develops and manages a major gifts portfolio with clear move-management plans and annual goals • Drives strategic campaigns and sponsorships by leading the development of case-for-support and comprehensive campaign planning • Creates and negotiates sponsorship packages, measuring ROI • Ensures data-driven discipline by owning and managing fundraising KPIs (e.g., win rate, cycle time) with monthly dashboards • Leverages CRM data (Salesforce/Advance) for accurate forecasting and tracking • Investigates complex fundraising challenges, analyzes trends and data, and develops strategies to advance revenue growth and donor engagement • Coordinates executive and board engagement for all fundraising activities, preparing leadership with briefings, talking points, and stewardship touchpoints • Implements the multi-year business plan with measurable outcomes for enrollment and revenue • Integrates Fundraising Academy and Harmony Academy offerings into scalable professional learning experiences that serve schools, nonprofits, and community organizations • Advances the “Belonging & Sustainability” brand platform through cross-sector engagement and professional learning innovation • Builds and manages strategic alliances with key stakeholders across K-12, state agencies, and mission-aligned nonprofits • Drives national market expansion strategies in priority metros by cultivating flagship and co-branded partnerships • Fosters internal collaboration across the university to align initiatives and design integrated pathways (fundraising education, SEL, workforce readiness) • Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning by modeling inclusive leadership practices

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, nonprofit leadership, or a related field required
  • Master’s degree in business, nonprofit leadership, or a related field preferred
  • Minimum of twelve (12) years of senior-level experience in fundraising, advancement, business development, or strategic partnerships in education, nonprofit, or social impact sectors required
  • Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience required
  • Experience in higher education preferred
  • Experience working in a technology-driven enterprise preferred
  • Demonstrated experience in advancement, fundraising, or strategic business development within the education, nonprofit, or social impact sectors
  • Deep knowledge and experience in advancement strategy, pipeline management, and public-private partnerships
  • Prior success in securing major gifts, institutional funding, and corporate/philanthropic revenue
  • Advanced leadership skillset including experience with success in coaching, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams
  • Strong strategic and financial acumen

Benefits

  • Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package
  • Comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family

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