Managing Director, Head of Development (Connecticut) - Hybrid

About the role

The Managing Director, Head of Development (Connecticut) is responsible for leading fundraising efforts in the Connecticut region. This role reports to the Vice President, Field Fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Directly grow, cultivate, and steward a portfolio of private donors with a focus on relationship depth and revenue generation.
• Deepen trust-based relationships with prospects and donors that drive increased giving over time.
• Support and activate the Executive Director in advancing top-tier donor relationships and closing major gifts.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and true thought leader to the Executive Director, helping drive fundraising strategy, execution, and board engagement.
• Manage up effectively to align on strategy and ensure the Executive Director is prepared and positioned for high-impact engagements.
• Manage the Connecticut Advisory Board, including meeting preparation, member cultivation, and enabling board members in their fundraising efforts.
• Set and drive a clear fundraising strategy in close collaboration with the Executive Director and VPFF to maximize revenue and portfolio performance.
• Translate regional priorities into a focused donor strategy and plan.
• Proactively guide priorities, bringing recommendations and clarity to the Executive Director.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen pipeline, engagement, and overall portfolio health.
• Effectively collaborate with regional and development colleagues to execute the fundraising plan and maximize local revenue in Connecticut and for the enterprise at large.
• Maintain accurate records in Salesforce to track progress, inform strategy, and adjust approach.

Requirements

• Highly skilled relationship builder, particularly with external prospects and donors.
• Build and execute comprehensive relationship management plans across a portfolio of donors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Specialize in best practices of development and fundraising.
• Track record of successfully navigating complex philanthropic landscapes to reach revenue goals.
• Experience stewarding a diverse portfolio of donors from various private funding streams.
• Leverage historical local development trends to set strategy and/or adjust course as necessary.
• Set vision and direction for a specific portfolio of local donors and independently execute on that strategy in service of maximizing revenue.
• Monitor progress against the portfolio to ensure continuous donor stewardship.

Qualifications

• At least 7+ years of related experience in development and fundraising context.
• Track record of meeting and exceeding ambitious goals as a donor portfolio manager.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Prior experience cultivating and expanding new fundraising markets and revenue.
• Knowledge and experience in the Connecticut fundraising landscape.

Skills

• Relationship Building and Management.
• Fundraising and Development.
• Data & Portfolio Management.

Benefits

Teach For America offers competitive compensation packages, including a range of salaries based on location and experience. Additional benefits may include:

• Health insurance options.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

The applicable salary range for this role is Tier A: $90,000 – $122,800, Tier B: $98,000 – $133,800, Tier C: $106,100 – $144,800. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, including education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands.

Schedule

Occasional weekend or evening work hours required. Must be able to travel to engage with local donors and attend in-person staff/other required regional meetings.