The Children’s Scholarship Fund (CSF) is a national non-profit organization based in New York City that works to advance educational freedom for all children. For more than 25 years, CSF has provided children of low-income families with tuition assistance in grades K-8, while working to expand educational opportunities through education savings account programs and education tax credit programs at the state and national level. CSF relies on financial support from generous individuals, corporations and foundations nationwide to fund our scholarships and operations. We are seeking a Development Director to join our NYC-based team who shares our passion for empowering all parents to choose how best to meet their children’s education needs.
About the Role
The Development Director for New York City will work in our offices in Midtown Manhattan and be part of a small, passionate, creative and talented development team operating in an office culture characterized by high standards and strong cross-functional collaboration. This person will focus on cultivating donors and prospective donors in the greater NYC area, reporting to the Vice President of Strategic Planning & Development, and working directly with the CEO, as well.
The ideal candidate for this position is philosophically committed to ensuring that all parents have the ability to choose how best to educate their children; is collaborative, results driven, attentive to detail, hyper-organized, and outgoing; and has excellent communications skills and a strong work ethic. Having a keen understanding of and ability to articulate educational choice policies is a plus.
While prior fundraising experience is not necessary, the Development Director for New York City must be committed to helping the Children’s Scholarship Fund meet and exceed its goals of raising the financial resources necessary to expand private education opportunities for a growing number of children in need, particularly in NYC. Candidates with experience in business development, external relations, or other relationship-focused roles who are experienced at making direct asks are encouraged to apply.
CSF is committed to identifying a candidate who is a focused, self-motivated team player eager to develop fundraising skills, and enthusiastically serve as an ambassador for CSF, all while building and strengthening donor relationships that advance our mission and help accomplish our strategic goals.