About Education Freedom Alabama

Education Freedom Alabama oversees two scholarship funds (the Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund and C2 Opportunity Scholarships, which provide life-changing educational opportunities for students in kindergarten through 12th grade across the state. Our scholarships are funded through tax credit donations, offering a 100% Alabama state income tax credit to donors, meaning no money out of pocket for individuals and companies who support our mission. While Education Freedom Alabama does not currently have its own website, you can learn more about its two programs through their respective sites below.

About Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund and C2 Opportunity Scholarships

At the Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund (AOSF), our mission is to empower families to choose the school that best fits their child’s unique educational needs. Every Alabama child has an equal opportunity to a quality education, which can only occur when educators and local communities are empowered to create diverse learning options. More information can be found here: https://www.alabamascholarshipfund.org/

The C2 Opportunity Scholarship was established in 2018 and provides tax credited scholarships to low-income K-12 children within the Diocese of Birmingham to attend the Catholic school of their choice. More information can be found here: https://www.csquaredscholarships.org/

The Role

Are you passionate about expanding educational opportunities for Alabama students? Do you believe parents deserve a choice in placing their kids in the right educational environment? Do you thrive on building relationships and securing major gifts? We’re seeking an experienced fundraising professional to lead our development efforts and make a lasting impact on education in Alabama.

As our Director of Development, you’ll spearhead our efforts to grow our two funds’ donor bases and increase funding for scholarships. This is a remote position with periodic travel required, primarily within Alabama.

The Director of Development will report to the Executive Director.  This role can be based out of the Birmingham, AL office or virtual from anywhere in the U.S.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead fundraising campaigns targeting both corporations and individuals that have tax liability in the state of Alabama
  • Cultivate relationships with current donors and expand our donor base
  • Focus on growing our pool of quarterly donors
  • Organize and execute fundraising events within Alabama
  • Collaborate with team members to develop compelling fundraising materials
  • Manage donor database and track fundraising metrics

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone with:

  • 5+ years of experience in development, fundraising, donor relations, or a related field. Experience in corporate fundraising is preferred but not required.
  • Proven track record of securing 6- and 7-figure donations
  • Ability to travel up to 15%; applicants located outside of Alabama will have increased travel expectations
  • Strong connections with Alabama-based companies OR national corporations that do substantial business in the state
  • Experience leading successful fundraising campaigns for both corporate and individual donors
  • Ability to articulate our mission and impact to potential donors
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Compensation and Benefits

  • Projected salary range of $75,000-90,000, contingent upon skills and experience
  • Remote work flexibility
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • 401(k) with company match

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

  • Cover letter including:
    • An introductory paragraph describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to Education Freedom Alabama’s mission
    • Salary requirements
  • Resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/

Questions can be directed to Bailey Drouant, Project Manager 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.

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