Senior Director of Development, E3 Alliance

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Job Posting Title:

Senior Director of Development, E3 Alliance

Job Description Summary:

E3 Alliance seeks a strategic and results-driven Senior Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts and manage a high-performing development team. Reporting to the President and Executive Director, this role drives the organization’s fund development strategy—including grants, major gifts, donor stewardship, and fundraising events—to support and scale regional education initiatives.

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities 

 

Strategic Leadership & Management: 

• Develop and implement the annual development plan in collaboration with the Executive Director, Leadership team, and Board. 

• Lead a team including a Major Donors Manager, Development Associate, and grant contractors. 

• Oversee donor acquisition, fundraising campaigns, and funder stewardship. 

• Collaborate with Communications team and other department heads to align messaging and outreach. 

• Monitor development performance, budgets, and forecasts. 

 

Fundraising & Donor Development: 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with major donors, corporate donors, and foundation donors. 

• Lead efforts to secure new funding from diverse sources including foundations, corporations, and institutional grants. 

• Ensure ethical, mission-aligned fundraising practices. 

 

Grants Management: 

• Lead the full lifecycle of grant management: strategy, writing, editing, submission, and reporting. 

• Coordinate with internal staff and partners to craft compelling, high-quality proposals. 

• Maintain grant timelines and ensure timely, complete