Director of Development – NYC Fundraising & Partnerships

Per Scholas; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays & PTO

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Per Scholas seeks a proven Director of Development to lead NYC fundraising, building a high-value portfolio across corporate, foundation, government, and individual giving. The role partners with campus leadership to meet revenue goals and advance local and federal funding opportunities, with a focus on NYC and nearby markets.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in revenue generation, a track record of 6- to 7-figure gifts, and strong relationship management, proposal writing, and data-driven

Qualifications

• 7+ years of revenue-generating experience in fundraising or partnerships.
• Proven track record of securing six- to seven-figure gifts.
• Strong relationship management and proposal-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate revenue from your direct portfolio to meet annual fundraising goals.
• Advance government funding opportunities and coordinate with partners.
• Collaborate with national channel teams on larger multi-market opportunities.
• Coordinate local fundraising and growth strategies with campus leadership.

Skills

Fundraising

Corporate partnerships

Relationship management

Proposal writing

Strategic planning

Public sector funding

Sales discipline

Data-driven

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Per Scholas seeks a proven Director of Development to lead NYC fundraising, building a high-value portfolio across corporate, foundation, government, and individual giving. The role partners with campus leadership to meet revenue goals and advance local and federal funding opportunities, with a focus on NYC and nearby markets.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in revenue generation, a track record of 6- to 7-figure gifts, and strong relationship management, proposal writing, and data-driven