Managing Director of Development

The role

The Managing Director of Development owns the philanthropic growth strategy and revenue engine. This leader sets the vision, builds systems, and drives results across individual, foundation, corporate, and institutional giving.

What you will do

• Design and lead a multi-year development strategy aligned to the Strategic Plan.
• Own and drive multi-million dollar fundraising targets.
• Build a diversified funding model integrating various giving streams.
• Identify emerging funding opportunities and build donor pipelines.
• Personally manage a portfolio of at least 25–40+ high-capacity prospects.
• Secure six-figure and select seven-figure gifts in partnership with the CEO.
• Conduct at least 15–20 strategic cultivation and solicitation meetings annually.
• Maintain retention of existing foundation partners.
• Secure at least 3–5 new institutional partnerships annually.
• Develop and execute a corporate engagement strategy.

Required qualifications

• Mission-driven leader committed to Democracy Prep's vision.
• Self-aware and reflective leader committed to an equitable culture.
• Strategic and entrepreneurial fundraiser with experience securing major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Skilled relationship builder.
• Compelling communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Sophisticated development professional with deep knowledge of fundraising programs and strategies.
• Lifelong learner and results-oriented leader.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Nice to have

• Master's degree or related advanced study preferred.

Benefits

• medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 403B matching
• parental leave

Before you apply

• Priority application deadline for a guaranteed review of your resume is 11/12/2026.

About the company

Democracy Prep Public Schools is a tuition-free, high-performing public charter network operating in New York serving more than 3,000 students PreK–12 across 10 campuses.