Who we are:
Since its founding in 1946, the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) has dedicated itself to making the fundamental economic, ethical, and legal principles of a free society both accessible and compelling to a general audience.
FEE is at the forefront of youth engagement with the freedom philosophy, delivering high-impact programs and digital content that reach millions annually. We continue to scale our efforts, building on a strong legacy of innovation and thought leadership.
More detailed information may be found at https://fee.org/about.
What is the Role:
FEE is seeking a Director of Donor Engagement who will report to the Chief Development Officer. The Director’s leadership will cultivate strategic relationships with major donors, identify new funding opportunities, and advance sustainable growth in support of FEE’s mission.
This role focuses on high-level prospecting, donor cultivation and solicitation, and relationship-building to foster long-term, meaningful partnerships. This person will also manage a team of two, with potential for more.
While FEE would welcome an applicant who can work from the Atlanta office, this role can be executed virtually from within the United States, with the expectation that this person will come to the Atlanta office as needed, likely 4-6 times per year.
What you will do:
Strategic Relationship Development
- Develop and execute strategies to build and strengthen relationships with major donors and funding partners.
- Collaborate with the President to manage a high-value portfolio of donor relationships, ensuring consistent communication and stewardship.
- Craft compelling messaging and value propositions to connect donors with FEE’s mission.
- Identify and research potential major donors, foundations, and other funding sources to expand FEE’s donor base.
Prospecting and Engagement
- Lead efforts to identify new funding opportunities, with a focus on high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and corporate partnerships.
- Design and execute personalized donor engagement plans tailored to the interests and philanthropic goals of each prospect.
- Manage a portfolio of major donors, and solicit major gifts through face-to-face meetings.
- Represent FEE at donor meetings, events, and other engagements, fostering personal connections with supporters.
Management, Collaboration and Reporting
- Manage a team that includes a major gift officer and a mid-level donor program manager.
- Work closely with FEE’s President and development team to align donor cultivation efforts with organizational priorities.
- Produce regular reports on prospecting, donor engagement, and revenue trends to inform strategy and decision-making.
- Act as a liaison between donors and FEE program areas to position the organization for funding, develop pitches, and facilitate collaboration and communication.
Who you are:
- You have a deep passion for the ideas of classical liberalism
- You have 5+ years of experience in donor relations, major gift fundraising, or a similar role
- You have a proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with high-net-worth donors
- You excel at strategic thinking, with a focus on personalized donor engagement and cultivation
- You thrive in a results-oriented environment and can manage multiple priorities effectively
- You are a persuasive communicator with exceptional written and verbal skills
- You are willing to travel up to 20-30% of the time to meet with donors, attend events, and represent FEE
Where you will work:
While we prefer a candidate who can work from the Atlanta, GA, office, we are open to a virtual candidate who lives in the United States.
What we offer:
FEE prides itself on attracting and retaining top-tier talent. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including:
- Health and dental insurance with deductible reimbursement
- A 401(k) plan with a 50% employer match up to $4,000
- Flexible time off
You’ll join a collaborative, creative, and energetic work environment dedicated to the advancement of the freedom philosophy.
To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
- Cover letter that includes:
- An introductory paragraph(s) describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to FEE’s mission and how you came to those beliefs
- Salary requirements
- Résumé
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.
Questions can be directed to Katy Gambella, Director of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: [email protected].
There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
Talent Market is a nonprofit entity dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.
