Executive Director - Fundraising - ETS

The Skills for theFuture Initiative is a joint endeavor of ETS and The Carnegie Foundation forthe Advancement of Teaching to radically transform education from time-based tocompetency-based and to build an undergirding assessment system to captureevidence of whats most important for success in high school, postsecondaryeducation, and jobs in the 21st-century economy. The joint initiative leveragesETS and Carnegies history of excellence in assessment and learning science and will drive a paradigm shift in education.

Position Summary:

The Skills for the Future Initiative is a joint endeavor of ETS and The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching to radically transform education from time-based to competency-based and to build an undergirding assessment eco-system to capture evidence of whats most important for success in high school, postsecondary education, and jobs in the 21st-century economy. The joint initiative leverages ETS and Carnegies history of excellence in assessment and learning science and will drive a paradigm shift in education.

The Director of Fundraising will lead Skills for the Futures efforts to secure financial support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other sources to advance the goals of the initiative.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful fundraising, strong leadership skills, and a history of developing and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies across the K12, workforce, and higher education sectors.

Responsibilities:

Design and implement a strategic fundraising plan to achieve significant annual revenue targets and long-term sustainability goals.

Lead and manage all aspects of the fundraising process, including prospect research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospects.

Identify and cultivate relationships with individual donors, major donors, foundations, corporations, and other funding sources to expand the organization's donor base and revenue streams.

Collaborate with Managing Director senior leadership from ETS and the Carnegie Foundation to align fundraising efforts with the Skills for the Future priorities and programmatic needs.

Monitor and evaluate fundraising activities, track progress against goals, and prepare regular reports for senior management and the Board of Directors.

Stay informed about best practices, trends, and innovations in fundraising and philanthropy, and incorporate new strategies and tactics as appropriate.

Represent the organization externally and nurture relationships with key stakeholders to promote awareness of our mission and impact.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., nonprofit management, business administration, communications) required, advanced degree or professional certification in fundraising or related field preferred.

15+ years of experience in fundraising, development, or related roles, with a track record of successfully raising funds and meeting revenue targets.

Record of success with raising dollars to support large scale programs.

Demonstrated leadership experience, including overseeing fundraising teams and leading strategic planning processes.

Exiting relationships with philanthropic leaders as well as other leaders in the K12/higher education/workforce space.

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to cultivate and steward relationships with donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in writing compelling fundraising appeals, grant proposals, and donor communications.

Proven ability to think strategically, set priorities, and manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Proficiency in fundraising software, donor databases, and other relevant tools and technologies.

Commitment to the initiatives mission, values, and ethical standards.

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ETS believes in a Total Rewards philosophy for our employees, and they include:

• Health, Vision, Dental insurance plans to choose from
• Generous continuous learning support, from individual learning grants to up to 6 classes a year for tuition reimbursement as well as on-line learning access!
• Generous PTO and vacation time to balance your work and life
• Additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work
• Retirement plan (401(a)) and traditional Roth (403b) with company contribution
• Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance, 1 year subscription to Calm App

ETS is mission driven and action oriented

• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is at the forefront of the ETS employee's daily work. To further foster an inclusive environment ETS is home to a wide variety of Affinity groups that celebrate the diversity of our talented employees.
• How about cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders? ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you!
• Are you passionate about volunteering and being active in your career and community? ETS offers our Center for Advocacy & Philanthropy (CAAP) where we encourage ETS employees to become active volunteers in their communities and schools through the ETS Cares Giving Campaign. Our employees can support any 501c3 or eligible charity of their choice.

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer comprised of people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds who share a passion for advancing quality and equity in education. We are dedicated to building teams that reflect the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of those we serve. The Talent Acquisition team strives to ensure candidates enjoy a fair and equitable hiring process. We believe our differences empower us to be a better team, making better decisions and delivering better results.