Chief Development & External Affairs Officer

KIPP Baltimore, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 128,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Baltimore, Inc. seeks a Senior Director of Development & External Affairs to lead fundraising, external engagement, and communications, partnering with the Executive Director to shape long-term growth and impact.

This role oversees the DevEA team, guides donor relations, and advances public-private partnerships that benefit students and families in Baltimore. The SDDEA will steward major gifts, manage data (Salesforce), and collaborate across departments to reflect community voice in

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 for KIPP Baltimore.
• Deep belief in educational equity and the mission of KIPP Baltimore.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising strategy to meet annual philanthropic revenue goals and capital targets.
• Develop and maintain a major gifts and institutional giving pipeline; steward a donor portfolio.
• Partner with the Executive Director to position leadership for cultivation and solicitation.
• Oversee development operations, including data management and reporting for grants.
• Represent KIPP Baltimore in civic and community spaces to build partnerships and visibility.
• Collaborate across departments to design engagement experiences for donors and volunteers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Public affairs / advocacy

Educational equity advocate

Job description

KIPP Baltimore, Inc. seeks a Senior Director of Development & External Affairs to lead fundraising, external engagement, and communications, partnering with the Executive Director to shape long-term growth and impact.

This role oversees the DevEA team, guides donor relations, and advances public-private partnerships that benefit students and families in Baltimore. The SDDEA will steward major gifts, manage data (Salesforce), and collaborate across departments to reflect community voice in