Director of Development at Gateway Public Schools at Gateway Public Schools

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POSITION OVERVIEW Full-Time/Hybrid/Exempt Gateway seeks a strategic, relationship-driven, and results-oriented Director of Development to strengthen, scale, and lead a comprehensive fundraising program that supports Gateway's mission and long-term sustainability. The Director of Development will be directly accountable for achieving Gateway's annual fundraising goal of $1.7M–$2M+ (with the expectation of continued growth toward a future capital campaign), and will partner closely with the Executive Director to grow the major gifts pipeline, optimize development systems, and build a culture of philanthropy across the board, staff, and broader community. This is a complex, multi-dimensional role, spanning strategy and planning, major gifts, institutional giving, events, development operations, donor stewardship, and staff management. The Director of Development will oversee all aspects of individual, institutional, and event fundraising, with a particular emphasis on: * strengthening and scaling major donor strategy and execution * building clear systems and accountability structures * developing compelling messaging and donor communications * supporting the Executive Director in high-level donor engagement * ensuring accurate, reliable development operations and achieving measurable fundraising results This is a pivotal moment for Gateway's development function. The ideal candidate is a driven, innovative, and results-oriented leader who thrives in environments where they can build on a solid foundation, deepen relationships, and elevate the organization's fundraising capacity.

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