NEW OPENINGS

Job Title:                    Executive Director, Development

Org. Type:                   Education Foundation

Location:                    New York, NY

Salary:                       $150k 

Reporting to the Board of Directors and leading a two-person team, the Executive Director will oversee both day-to-day operations and strategic growth. Working closely with an engaged board, Program & Operations Manager, and Program & Communications Associate, they will need to balance high-level strategy with daily operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong fundraising and communications experience to build on the organization's success in securing over $5 million to support scholarships and partnership schools.

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Core Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Management

● Partner with the Board to develop and lead organizational strategy

● Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.

● Lead financial strategy and resource allocations to ensure long-term sustainability and mission impact

● Strengthen organizational systems and processes

● Foster an organizational culture that centers empowerment through feminist peacebuilding, education, and leadership development

● Provide leadership and mentorship to a small, high-performing team

● Collaborate with board, staff, and partner organizations to inform and lead program expansion and development initiatives 

● Support the Program & Operations Manager in implementing organizational priorities and managing day-to-day operations

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Fundraising, Development & Strategic Communications

● Set strategic direction for fundraising and communications

● Oversee comprehensive donor engagement and communications strategy

● Build and nurture high-level donor and funder relationships

● Guide organizational voice and messaging strategy

● Ensure alignment of all communications with mission and values

● Provide oversight for ethical storytelling and authentic representation

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Required Qualifications:

● 8-10+ years of relevant experience in nonprofit leadership

● Experience working with Boards of Directors

● Success leading small teams and providing direct supervision

● Experience in strategic planning and implementation

● Track record of fundraising success with institutional donors and foundations

● Financial management experience, including budget oversight

● Strong public speaking and relationship-building skills

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Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter with resume by email to: rbressler@tpsgusa.com​ with “Executive Director” in the subject line.

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