Executive Director of Development

The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Development to lead its major gifts program and grow philanthropic support for students and workforce initiatives. Responsibilities include managing a portfolio of major-gift prospects, cultivating and soliciting donors, closing significant gifts, and developing tailored proposals and gift agreements. The role also involves setting fundraising plans and goals, tracking results, strengthening development operations, and supervising staff. The Executive Director will engage board members and community partners, collaborate across teams, and use student, employer, and workforce outcomes to communicate the impact of giving. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, at least seven years of progressive fundraising experience—including five years in major gifts—and a record of personally closing five- and six-figure gifts. Required qualifications include success developing measurable fundraising strategies, managing donor portfolios, building long-term relationships, supervising staff, and working with boards and senior executives. Higher education, workforce development, planned giving, donor database, and prospect research experience are preferred; a fundraising credential is also an asset. Strong solicitation, stewardship, strategic planning, data-informed management, storytelling, and collaboration skills are essential.