Revenue Account Executive (Donor Fundraising)

COMPANY PROFILE

Code.org is an education innovation nonprofit dedicated to the vision that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn about artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science (CS) as part of their core K-12 education. We expand access to and participation in computer science in schools, with a focus on increasing participation by young women and students from other underrepresented groups. The leading provider of K-12 AI and CS education curriculum across the globe. Code.org also organizes the annual Hour of AI campaign, building on the legacy of the Hour of Code, which has engaged more than 15% of all students in the world. Code.org is supported by generous donors including Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and many others.

A unifying approach in a divided world

Code.org's global role in the K-12 computer science movement is only possible because we use a unifying approach across diverse and often divided stakeholders. At a time of increasing polarization, the idea of increasing opportunity for students unites people from across the political spectrum. Code.org's team members, students, teachers, and supporters have diverse and diverging view points, and they are all welcome in our mission. Read more. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

JOB SUMMARY 

The Revenue Account Executive will identify, cultivates, and close new funding partnerships with individuals, foundations, and corporations in support of Code.org’s mission to expand access to computer science education. This role will focus on driving new donor acquisition and converting high-potential prospects into long-term supporters. The ideal candidate is a proactive relationship-builder with a background in technology or software sales or Enterprise business development, and a passion for Computer Science, AI and educational equity. This position is critical to growing Code.org’s revenue base and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively identify and research new donor and partner prospects aligned with Code.org’s mission and priorities
• Build and manage a pipeline of qualified leads through outreach, referrals, and prospecting strategies
• Conduct discovery meetings and pitch conversations to understand prospect goals and align them with funding opportunities
• Collaborate with internal collaborators to develop compelling proposals, presentations, and donor materials
• Drive the full sales cycle from first touch through close, with a focus on multi-year, six-figure commitments
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce, tracking all prospect interactions and pipeline stages
• Coordinate with development operations to ensure smooth gift processing, reporting, and stewardship
• Collaborate with Marketing, Programs, and Product teams to tailor donor messaging and ensure alignment with organizational priorities
• Represent Code.org at conferences, donor meetings, and industry events as needed
• Meet and exceed individual fundraising goals as agreed upon with the Head of Development
• Contribute to team-wide initiatives to diversify Code.org’s donor base and test new fundraising strategies
• Help establish scalable, repeatable outreach and pitch practices for future team growth

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

We seek candidates who have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of experience in technology or software sales, or Enterprise business development with a track record of exceeding revenue targets
• Experience managing a full sales cycle from sourcing to close
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a consultative, donor-first approach
• Self-motivated, resilient, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced, passionate environment
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to manage multiple d