Per Scholas

Director, Development (Market-based)

New York, New York, United States · Director · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$15k-$20kDetected 12 days ago

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About the role

This is a highly collaborative position, requiring close partnership and coordination with other teams, including fundraising channels, development operations, and program.
The ideal candidate is a strategic, entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record of securing at least $5M annually through corporate partnerships, foundation grants, individual donors, and government contracts.

Cultivate and steward relationships with corporate, philanthropic, and public sector partners to deepen engagement and expand investment in Per Scholas programs and market growth.
Identify and pursue multi-year, multi-market funding opportunities to support long-term program sustainability and expansion.
Partner with the Government Relations & Contracts team to identify, pursue, and support local, state, and federal funding opportunities that advance Per Scholas programs and expansion.
Support the development of government funding proposals and contracts by coordinating with program, finance, and compliance teams to align opportunities with workforce training initiatives.
Coordinate local engagement with public sector partners in collaboration with the Government Relations & Contracts team
Collaborate with national channel teams (i.e., Corporate, Foundation, Government, and Individual) to pursue larger or multi-market funding opportunities.
Coordinate partner engagement and strategy across local and national teams to ensure alignment on cultivation, proposal development, and stewardship.
Support the advancement of complex partnerships that require coordination across multiple markets or internal stakeholders.
Support national and regional leadership site visits and partner engagement opportunities within the market.
Contribute to developing and executing local growth strategies aligned with Per Scholas' broader expansion priorities.

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Manage and grow a portfolio of partners with responsibility for generating new and renewed revenue to meet or exceed annual fundraising goals.

Eligible employees have access to employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance, as well as employer-paid short-term disability coverage, with the option to elect additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending accounts are available for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.
Per Scholas also offers a range of voluntary benefits, including:
Additional resources include healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.
Per Scholas offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and overall quality of life!
Holidays & PTO: Full-Time Per Scholas team members enjoy over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time!
All employees are eligible for Holiday pay upon hire (a total of 22 holidays annually, including a week off for Independence day and a week before the New Year ).
Vacation accruals increase with tenure.
Part-time employees are afforded time off on a prorated basis and in accordance with local requirements.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Benefit eligible employees can choose from multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available), with options to fit your needs.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
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