Director, Individual Partnerships

Join our dynamic team as the Director, Individual Partnerships to play a key role in shaping and implementing CEE’s funding strategy. Reporting to the CEO, you'll contribute your expertise to manage all aspects of individual giving and partnerships to engage and inspire giving from a diverse array of donors and prospects.

• Plan and implement the fundraising strategy for Individual Giving including but not limited to:
• Cultivation and solicitation of major donors
• Recruitment of and support for event committees and honorees
• Donor communications to drive engagement
• Represent CEE and its programs in meetings and at events with individual donors and prospective donors
• Guide solicitation of individual prospects with the CEO, CDO and members of the Board of Directors; brief and prepare these stakeholders, schedule meetings and events; prepare presentation materials
• Create all departmental materials to aid in solicitation of individuals
• Create and execute donor cultivation events with support from the Events team
• Work closely with the CEO and other stakeholders to engage major donors and familiarize them with the scope of CEE’s programs
• Provide input to the long-term growth plan, particularly for major gifts
• Ensure effective communications with relevant stakeholders regarding the status of solicitations and prospects
• Create and implement effective systems and communications to report, coordinate, and track solicitations and donations
• Ensure effective database tracking and documentation of donor interactions
• Develop and implement productive working relationships with CEE staff

• A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in individual fundraising with a history of managing and growing donor pipelines of $1,000,000+.
• Passionate commitment to CEE’s mission, purpose, and values.
• Proven ability to facilitate collaborative processes within teams.
• Proactive, independent worker with strong multitasking abilities and the capacity to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience working with or in partnership with a variety of donors
• Project Management:
  Works effectively on project teams to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Problem Solve & Make Decisions:
  Identifies, analyzes and resolves existing and anticipated problems, makes timely decisions to reach the best solutions for the organization.
• Internal/External Focus:
  Anticipates internal and external partner’s needs; assesses requirements and identifies new solutions that align with overall goals and objectives of the organization.
• Communication & Influence:
  Communicates with and influences others to gain agreement and commitment; exceptional writing and verbal communication skills.

• The Council for Economic Education offers a benefits package, including medical insurance, HSA and FSA, 401K with match, life/disability insurance, and generous vacation.

CEE has a hybrid work model and encourages staff in the NY metro area to meet with their teams/colleagues/managers in person, when possible, with the goal of building connections across the organization. All staff gather 2-3 times annually for all-hands activities, typically around major events, such as the annual gala. Location preference for this role is New York City or Washington, D.C.

At CEE, you can learn and grow as a member of a collegial team that executes collaboratively with excellence. CEE’s culture is driven by our values: trust, integrity, respect for the individual, teamwork, inclusivity and transparency. These values serve as guiding principles for how we work with each other and our stakeholders. CEE’s commitment to our values is demonstrated in both the programs we deliver to students and educators of all backgrounds and in leveraging the diverse perspectives of our team.

The Council for Economic Education is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.