Head of Development

Promise Venture Studio aims to address one of the greatest social justice issues facing our country — the equity gap that starts long before children enter Kindergarten. Due to structural racism and systemic inequality, over five million children under five years old in the US are growing up in poverty, millions of children and families lack access to the healthcare services they need, and more than half of children from low‑income families are unprepared for kindergarten.

Further, the Early Childhood Development (ECD) field, like the broader society it serves, is riddled with inequity, particularly along racial and socioeconomic lines. This reality fundamentally shapes lifelong outcomes. Our work is rooted in a conviction to do our part to build a world where all children, no matter their background, can fulfill their innate promise.

As Promise’s first dedicated Head of Development, you will play a critical role in achieving our mission of supporting innovators and accelerating innovations for equity in early childhood development (ECD). You will partner closely with Promise’s Managing Partner and Leadership Team to create and implement a strategic approach to fundraising and development, which includes philanthropic giving, major individual gifts, sponsor ships, and in‑kind resources, in order to advance Promise’s mission and vision and fulfill the objectives of our three‑year strategic plan.

Annual salary range is $120,000 - $150,000