Chief Development & External Affairs Officer

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 128,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Baltimore is seeking a seasoned Development Director to lead fundraising strategy and execution, ensuring financial sustainability and growth through major gifts, corporate and institutional support. You will steward high-impact partnerships and collaborate with senior leaders to advance the organization's mission.

In this role, you will oversee operations, governance coordination, and external affairs, while serving as a visible ambassador in Baltimore and beyond.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive leadership in development, advancement, education administration, nonprofit management, or public affairs.
• Proven record of securing and stewarding major gifts and institutional grants.
• Experience leading multi-functional teams and strategic planning processes.
• Exceptional communication skills and political acumen.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for serving as a visible ambassador and advocate for KIPP Baltimore’s students, alumni, staff, community, vision, and values.
• Deep belief in educational equity and the mission of KIPP Baltimore.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and execution to meet annual philanthropic revenue goals and multi-year capital campaign targets.
• Develop and maintain a robust major gifts and institutional giving pipeline; cultivate a portfolio of donors.
• Partner with the Executive Director to position senior leaders, board members, and committees for cultivation and solicitation activities.
• Oversee development operations, including gift processing, data management (Salesforce), prospect research, and grant reporting.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Communication skills

Advocacy for educational equity

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

KIPP Baltimore is seeking a seasoned Development Director to lead fundraising strategy and execution, ensuring financial sustainability and growth through major gifts, corporate and institutional support. You will steward high-impact partnerships and collaborate with senior leaders to advance the organization's mission.

In this role, you will oversee operations, governance coordination, and external affairs, while serving as a visible ambassador in Baltimore and beyond.