Director of Development; Philanthropy

Deliver powerful results

To achieve our vision, we are searching for a Director of Development (Philanthropy) with a Bachelor’s Degree and 5-7+ years of work experience in nonprofit fundraising, philanthropy, and/or management consulting who is fueled by a passion for team success and continual improvement. The ideal candidate has a creative, problem‑solving mindset; is an incredible written and oral communicator, excels at building relationships, and is interested in education.

The position title will be commensurate with candidate experience.

Zeta’s Development team obtains the private funding needed for Zeta to deliver on its promise of world‑class schooling and achieve its growth plan. In this role, you will lead Zeta’s Development efforts by:

• Establishing Zeta as a top choice for philanthropy for those looking to support innovative solutions to the education crisis and to transform the landscape of public education
• Planning, executing, and evaluating Zeta’s annual fundraising strategy and initiatives to achieve Zeta’s annual fundraising target
• Planning fundraising and other special events, from concept through execution, including sourcing and managing vendors
• Expanding Zeta’s base of support among institutional and individual donors
• Communicating with donors/supporters and board members and answering inquiries in a timely fashion
• Supporting Zeta grant‑writing and award applications
• Managing donor and supporter relationships and visits to Zeta schools
• Creating pitch and solicitation materials, with special attention to tailoring messaging for particular audiences
• Staying on top of fundraising trends in education and the broader nonprofit sector
• Supporting the Director of Strategic Impact and CEO in growing and managing Zeta’s Board of Directors and Board of Trustees

We offer great benefits:

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses
• 403(b) retirement plan;
  Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings
• Competitive compensation

We provide awesome perks:

• Mac Book Air
• Zeta swag
• Specified monthly reimbursement for use of mobile phone
• Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machine
• NYC’s finest sweet treats
• Team outings

We care deeply about your personal and professional growth:

• Clear pathway to professional growth
• Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates
• Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of team
• Interactive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming

Equity is at the heart of our mission. We have a deep commitment to pursuing diversity and striving for equity. Zeta is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Work authorization is required (candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.).