Senior Director of Development & External Affairs

📋 Description

• Lead strategy and execution to meet and exceed annual philanthropic revenue goals and multi-year
• Develop and execute individual strategies to engage top donors in the region
• Develop and maintain a robust major gifts and institutional giving pipeline; personally cultivate
• Partner with the Executive Director to position senior leaders, board members, and campaign
• Oversee development operations, including gift processing, data management (Salesforce), prospect
• Represent KIPP Baltimore in civic, philanthropic, and community spaces

🎯 Requirements

• At least 8-10 years of progressive leadership in development, advancement, education
• Proven record of securing and stewarding impactful partnerships, major gifts, and institutional
• Experience leading multi-functional teams and strategic planning processes
• Exceptional communication skills and political acumen
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for serving as a visible ambassador and advocate for KIPP Baltimore's
• Deep belief in educational equity and the mission of KIPP Baltimore