Development Director at Leading Financial Education Non-Profit at Next Gen Personal Finance

Location

This is a local position based in the San Francisco Bay area. Next Gen Personal Finance has a hybrid work policy – local team members work from our Burlingame office two days (Tuesday/Thursday) a week.

Position Overview

The Development Director will drive NGPF's fundraising efforts with an ambitious goal of raising $3.0 million annually. With a 10-year track record of accomplishments, including 100,000+ teachers using the NGPF curriculum and participating in professional development, NGPF has become a leader in equipping educators with the tools and knowledge needed to bring high-quality financial education to millions of students nationwide.

This position is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and has a proven track record of cultivating relationships with large national foundations and high-net-worth individuals.

Background

Founded in 2014, Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) is a nonprofit and leader in the K-12 personal finance space, offering engaging personal finance curriculum and professional development at no cost, which is being used by more than 110,000 teachers across all 50 states.

We’re on a mission to ensure that all students graduate from high school having taken a personal finance class [Mission 2030]. With a core belief in the life-changing impact of financial knowledge, we envision a world where all students are guaranteed equitable access to personal finance education. We are dedicated to making that vision a reality.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising Strategy and Execution

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to achieve annual revenue goals of $3.0 million.
• Build and manage a portfolio of national foundations and high-net-worth donors, cultivating relationships that lead to six- and seven-figure commitments.
• Create tailored approaches to engage new prospects and retain existing donors.

Major Gift Cultivation

• Identify, solicit, and steward major gift prospects, including individual philanthropists and national foundations focused on education
• Develop compelling proposals and presentations that align donor priorities with NGPF’s mission.

Grant Management

• Research and apply for relevant grants to support NGPF's mission and programs.
• Ensure timely reporting and compliance with grantor requirements.

Donor Stewardship

• Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with donors through regular communication, impact reports, and personalized engagement strategies.
• Establish a robust donor recognition program.

Operational and Strategic Leadership

• Set short- and long-term goals for fundraising and regularly evaluate progress.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to align fundraising goals with organizational priorities.
• Build internal systems and processes to track and analyze donor engagement and fundraising metrics effectively.

Qualifications:

• Experience: At least 7–10 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a focus on major gifts and institutional giving. Proven success in securing six- and seven-figure gifts.

• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities.

• Leadership: Strong strategic planning skills and ability to set and achieve ambitious fundraising goals.

• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling donor communications and presentations.

• Relationship Management: Skilled at cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporate partners, and foundation representatives.

• Tech Savvy: Proficiency with donor management systems, fundraising analytics, and data-driven decision-making.

• Passion for Mission: Deep commitment to advancing financial education.

Benefits & Compensation

The salary for this role is $175,000 to $225,000 commensurate with relevant experience. A comprehensive benefits package includes, but is not limited to: monthly healthcare stipend, monthly technology stipend, co-working stipend, learning & development stipend, laptop reimbursement, 18 paid vacation days (on top of 12 company-wide holidays), 12 weeks of paid parental leave, 401(k) matching contribution, and donation matching program.

Start Date

Ideal start date on or before February 1, 2025.

How To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to jointheteam@nextgenpersonalfinance.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.

NGPF is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.