Senior Director of Fundraising and Development
About the Position
The Senior Director of Fundraising and Development role is pivotal to ensuring BES has the philanthropic resources needed to sustain and deepen its impact. The person in this role will lead BES's fundraising strategy, donor pipeline, and revenue growth efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Drive annual fundraising revenue goals across all streams, including major gifts, multi-year grants, corporate contributions, and individual giving.
Design, lead, and evaluate comprehensive fundraising campaigns from inception through close.
Develop and execute BES’s annual and multi-year fundraising plan, including diversification strategies, donor segment priorities, and cultivation timelines.
Represent BES at conferences, donor convenings, and external events to strengthen the organization’s visibility, credibility, and relationships within the philanthropic community.
Serve as the primary development advisor to the CEO.
Donor Pipeline, Relationships & Stewardship
Manage and grow a strategic fundraising pipeline across all stages of donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Lead major gifts and foundation fundraising efforts through tailored donor engagement and relationship management strategies.
Develop and maintain strong partnerships with individual donors, institutional funders, and philanthropic partners aligned to BES initiatives.
Oversee grant proposals, reports, and donor communications to ensure timely, high-quality, and mission-aligned stewardship.
Use fundraising data and donor insights to forecast revenue, identify opportunities, and strengthen long-term donor engagement and retention.
Team & Organizational Leadership
Directly manage and develop the Director of Partnerships & Regional Research through clear goal-setting, coaching, feedback, and professional development support.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Programs, Marketing & Communications, and Data teams to align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities and impact storytelling.
Contribute organizational leadership capacity during high-priority periods, including Board engagement, strategic planning initiatives, anniversary campaigns, and major organizational events.
BES Values, Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion
Demonstrate BES’ core values across all projects, processes, and in relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Commit to examining existing systems and making process improvements that support a greater focus on anti-racism, equity, and inclusion.
What You Bring
Proven fundraising track record. You have 7+ years of experience in nonprofit development and a demonstrated history of personally securing major gifts, foundation grants, and institutional contributions.
Strategic builder. You have designed and executed multi-year fundraising strategies from the ground up and know how to build and manage a donor pipeline with a long view.
Relationship depth. You build trust with high-capacity donors, institutional funders, and board members and sustain those relationships through consistent, meaningful engagement.
Strong communicator. Your proposals, reports, and donor communications are compelling and clear. You know how to translate program impact into language that moves people to give.
Data-informed. You use CRM tools and fundraising data to forecast revenue, track engagement, and drive decision-making.
People developer. You have 2+ years of staff management experience and approach that work with seriousness, coaching and developing your team while holding them accountable with care.
Mission-aligned. You bring genuine commitment to educational equity and are comfortable working in an organization where anti-racism shapes how we operate.
Compensation
This role is fully remote. BES offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes medical and dental coverage, a 401(k) contribution match, paid time off, paid parental leave, and the ability to work remotely.
To Apply
Please submit your application online through Greenhouse. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority consideration given to candidates who apply by June 5, 2026.