Chief Development Officer

The Education Trust; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Trust seeks a Chief Development Officer to lead fundraising efforts and develop strategies to close opportunity gaps for students of color and low-income backgrounds. This role involves collaboration with leadership and managing a fundraising team to achieve significant revenue goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the vision and direction of the organization’s Development function.
• Oversee and guide all fundraising activities, including prospecting and solicitation.
• Manage a team of four fundraising professionals to meet annual revenue targets.

Job description

Chief Development Officer

Washington, D.C.

Level I

Exempt

The Education Trust (EdTrust) seeks a Chief Development Officer to lead the vision and direction of the organization’s Development function. The Chief Development Officer will lead and join a team committed to fulfilling our mission of closing opportunity gaps that disproportionately affect students of color and students from low-income backgrounds.

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) builds deep support for, and engagement with, EdTrust’s mission and work among a broad community of philanthropic supporters by designing and directing development strategy and activities. The CDO works collaboratively with EdTrust’s President & CEO, the Board of Directors, and the senior leadership team, as well as managing a team of four fundraising professionals to meet annual revenue targets ($30M+) and build long-term sustainability for the organization. To this end, the CDO oversees and guides all fundraising activities, including prospecting, solicitation, and stewardship, in partnership with organization leaders in the National and State offices.

EdTrust is committed to advancing policies and practices to dismantle the racial and economic barriers embedded in the U.S. education system. Through our research and advocacy, EdTrust improves equity in education from preschool through college, engages diverse communities dedicated to equity and justice, and increases political and public will to build an education system where all students will thrive.

Available immediately, this role is based in our Washington, DC office and is eligible for telework for up to three days a week per our current policy. Some travel in this role is expected. The Chief Development Officer reports to the CEO and supervises a small team.

The Education Trust has retained the services of Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in conducting this important search. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications can be submitted electronically to:

Keight Tucker Kennedy or Mia Carpiniello

Isaacson, Miller

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