Director, Development (Market-based)
Overview
Per Scholas is seeking a proven, results-driven Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts for our NYC campus, possibly including opportunities in the broader NYC area. The Director will meet revenue goals by managing a high-value portfolio, advancing local, state, and federal government funding opportunities, collaborating with national channel teams on larger and multi-market investments, and coordinating local fundraising and growth strategies in partnership with campus and organizational leadership.
What You’ll Do
Generate revenue from your direct portfolio.
Advance government funding opportunities.
Collaborate with channel teams on larger or multi-market opportunities.
Coordinate local fundraising and growth efforts.
Professional Qualifications
7+ years of progressive revenue-generating experience in fundraising, business development, or corporate partnerships, with demonstrated success securing 6– and 7–figure gifts.
Proven track record of building diverse, sustainable revenue portfolios that include philanthropy, corporate sales/earned revenue, sponsorships, and government grants.
Experience developing or supporting competitive government proposals and managing public sector relationships is strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of the NYC philanthropic and corporate community.
Exceptional relationship management and influencing skills, with ability to engage senior executives, funders, and high-net-worth individuals.
Expertise in proposal writing, case-making, and pitching to both philanthropic and business audiences.
Hightly data-driven and results-oriented, with a history of meeting and exceeding revenue targets.
Proficiency with Salesforce or other CRM tools; strong financial acumen to manage forecasts and revenue tracking.
Willingness to travel 15–20%.
Personal Attributes
Entrepreneurial and growth-minded, with a drive to expand diverse funding sources.
Solutions-oriented leader who proactively brings forward recommendations.
Collaborative and adaptive, with the ability to manage up, across, and beyond formal reporting lines.
Skilled at balancing sales discipline with mission-driven fundraising.
Passionate about advancing equity, workforce development, and Per Scholas’ mission.
Benefits & Perks
Holidays & PTO: Over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time!
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available).
Dental and Vision Insurance: Two dental plan options and a vision plan.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a current 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and their household members.
Parental Leave: Up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
Additional Benefits & Perks: Employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance, short-term disability coverage, and a range of voluntary benefits, including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Pet Insurance.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at jobs@perscholas.org. We look forward to viewing your application!