Director, Development — NCR & Markets

Per Scholas; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays & PTO

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) Match

EAP

Parental Leave

Other benefits

Job summary

Per Scholas is seeking a strategic Director of Development to lead fundraising in the DC metro area, Baltimore, and northern VA, building a sustainable local revenue pipeline. You will cultivate partnerships across corporate, philanthropic, civic, and public sectors, while coordinating with national teams on larger opportunities.

The role requires a relationship-driven fundraiser with strong prospecting, portfolio management, and cross-functional collaboration across markets.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of fundraising, business development, corporate partnerships, sales, or related revenue role with demonstrated investments.
• Proven ability to generate leads, build pipelines, cultivate relationships, and convert prospects into revenue.
• Experience managing and growing a portfolio of corporate, philanthropic, or institutional partners.
• Experience supporting philanthropic, corporate, government, or public-sector investments.
• Experience developing government funding proposals, grants, or contracts preferred.
• Strong NCR-area knowledge and relationships; ability to expand to other markets.
• Excellent proposal writing, presentation, and solicitation skills.
• Highly organized with cross-functional multi-market coordination.
• Data-driven with pipeline/revenue forecasting; Salesforce proficiency.
• Willingness to travel ~15–20%.

Responsibilities

• Generate local leads and build a strong development pipeline in the NCR area and other assigned markets.
• Steward and grow a portfolio of local corporate, foundation, philanthropic, and other partners.
• Identify and advance government funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with national channel teams on larger, multi-market opportunities.

Skills

Fundraising

Business development

Corporate partnerships

Sales

Portfolio management

Proposal writing

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

CRM tools

Forecasting

Travel readiness

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Per Scholas is seeking a strategic Director of Development to lead fundraising in the DC metro area, Baltimore, and northern VA, building a sustainable local revenue pipeline. You will cultivate partnerships across corporate, philanthropic, civic, and public sectors, while coordinating with national teams on larger opportunities.

The role requires a relationship-driven fundraiser with strong prospecting, portfolio management, and cross-functional collaboration across markets.