Director de Desarrollo de la Asociación Educativa

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

A+ Education Partnership (A+) is Alabama’s statewide advocate for student-centered education reform. The Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all A+ fund development to ensure the sustainability of the organization and its impact. This role will help drive organizational strategy to develop community relationships and increase support for A+ initiatives and funding opportunities. The Director works closely with the A+ Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and key stakeholders on developing and executing events, donor cultivation, grant writing, and fund development activities across a broad range of sources.

This is a full-time, hybrid position based in A+’s Montgomery office and reports to the Chief of Staff.

• Lead the development and execution of the organization’s fund development strategy, ensuring sustainability for the organization
• Develop a deep understanding of the A+ mission and overall communications strategy
• Create and execute a strategy for a large, sustained base of major and individual donors
• Maintain strong knowledge of gift methods and strategies to support and inform individual donors
• Lead the development of the annual report in partnership with the communications team
• Manage the fundraising database
• Ensure timely data entry and gift processing
• Work closely with the A+ CFO to ensure all gifts are received and processed correctly to ensure timely reporting
• Work closely with the President and Chief of Staff on engaging the A+ Board of Directors

• Grow the reach and funding position of A+ by increasing partnerships with corporations and foundations
• Write and submit all grant applications and manage grant reporting
• Support the A+ President and Board of Directors in donor and partner relationship management, development, and prospect identification
• Create an annual plan to oversee grant research and prospecting, proposal writing, solicitation of corporate partners, and execution of reporting requirements
• Execute strategy to build national investment in A+ and Alabama policy priorities

• Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of fundraising and donor events around Alabama
• Support A+ advocacy events
• Support the A+ President and staff in identifying speaking and community engagement opportunities

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• 3 years of experience in professional fundraising
• A positive attitude and desire to change the future of education in Alabama
• Excellent writer with the ability to craft a compelling story
• Strong strategic thinker with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Effective networking abilities
• Knowledge of donor tracking software
• Demonstrated success in supporting staff and board members in development processes
• Creativity, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to make strategic decisions
• Basic knowledge of Google Suite, Slack, Asana, and Canva (preferred, but not required)
• Ability to travel around the state as needed

• $60,000 - $80,000 salary depending on experience and qualifications*
• Blue Cross Blue Shield health, dental, & vision insurance is provided at no cost for individual employees (family coverage is available at a cost)
• Two weeks paid vacation in the first year (prorated from start date to calendar year-end); three weeks paid vacation beginning year two
• Funded participation in company retirement plan after one year
• $100,000 company‑funded life insurance and long‑term disability insurance
• Opportunity for a flexible work schedule

* Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job‑related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint, depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.

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