Managing Director, Development

ROLE TITLE: Managing Director, Development

POSITION REPORTS TO: Senior Managing Director, Development 

LOCATION: Based on local fundraising portfolio - must be in local fundraising geographic area in Dallas-Fort Worth 

PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 20, 2026. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in expanding the impact of Teach For America across the Dallas–Fort Worth region, one of the most dynamic and opportunity-rich communities in the country. As part of a growing Field Fundraising team, you will help advance our mission by building deep, authentic relationships with high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and institutional partners who are committed to ensuring all children in DFW have access to an excellent education.

In this role, you will own and manage a $2–3M portfolio of donors, with a focus on cultivating, stewarding, and expanding investment from some of the region’s most influential philanthropists and community leaders. You will partner closely with the Executive Director, board members, and fellow fundraisers to drive a strategic, relationship-centered approach to fundraising, one that not only meets ambitious revenue goals, but also strengthens our long-term presence and impact across Dallas and Fort Worth.

We are at a pivotal moment of growth in DFW, with an actively engaged board and a clear opportunity to expand our footprint and deepen our reach. This role is ideal for someone who is highly relational, thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, and is motivated by the opportunity to grow their influence while driving meaningful, measurable impact in the community.

You will be a key contributor in shaping and executing a multi-year strategy to acquire, retain, and diversify philanthropic support across both private and institutional funding streams ensuring we are well-positioned to meet the needs of students and communities across the region.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Private Donor Portfolio Management (40%) 

• Directly grow, cultivate, and steward a portfolio of private donors with a focus on relationship depth and revenue generation. 

• Deepen trust-based relationships with prospects and donors that drive increased giving overtime.

• Support and activate the ED and SDM, Development in advancing top-tier donor relationships and closing major gifts. 

Executive Partnership & Advisory Board Leadership (25%)

• Serve as a trusted advisor and true thought leader to the Executive Director and SMD, Development, helping  drive fundraising strategy, execution, and board engagement. 

• Manage up effectively - to align on strategy and ensure the ED is prepared, and positioned for high impact engagements.

• Support management of the Dallas and Fort Worth Advisory Board, including meeting preparation, member cultivation, and enabling board members in their fundraising efforts.

Portfolio Strategy & Revenue Leadership (15%)

• Set and drive a clear fundraising strategy in close collaboration with the Executive Director and SMD, Development to maximize revenue and portfolio performance. 

• Translate regional priorities into a focused donor strategy & plan. 

• Proactively guide priorities, bringing recommendations and clarity to the ED and regional fundraising team.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen pipeline, engagement, and overall portfolio health. 

Team Leadership & Accountability (15%)

• Partner with development team members and cross-functional stakeholders to drive strong execution across the full portfolio

• Provide clarity, support, and accountability through coordination, shared planning, and influencing progress toward individual and team fundraising goals

Data & Portfolio Management (5%)

• Maintain accurate record in Salesforce

• Leverage systems and data to track progress, inform strategy, and adjust approach. 

YOUR EXPERIENCE

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role (minimum qualifications): 

• Relationship Building and Management

  • Highly skilled relationship builder, particularly with external prospects and donors

  • Build and execute comprehensive relationship management plans across a portfolio of donors

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Fundraising and Development 

  • Specialize in best practices of development and fundraising 

  • Track record of successfully navigating complex philanthropic landscapes to reach revenue goals

  • Experience stewarding a diverse portfolio of donors/funders from various funding streams 

  • Leverage historical local development trends in order to set strategy and/or adjust course as necessary  

• Portfolio Management

  • Set vision and direction for a specific portfolio of local donors and independently execute on that strategy in service of maximizing revenue to Teach For America as an enterprise 

  • Monitor progress against the portfolio to ensure continuous donor stewardship

Prior experience

• Required: At least 7+ years of related experience in a development and fundraising context

• Required: Track record of meeting and exceeding  ambitious goals, managing and/or supporting the management of a portfolio of donors 

• Required: Bachelor's Degree

• Preferred: Teach For America development experience 

Work Demands

• Occasional weekend or evening work hours required.  

• Some travel to engage with local donors may be required  

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

The Revenue and Development team at Teach For America inspires donors and champions to contribute to shaping the future of our country by investing in Teach For America’s work with students nationally and regionally.  We aim to source investments that fuel our work and impact with a revenue growth trajectory to raise $300 million annually.  This role will be an essential part of the Field Fundraising arm of the Revenue and Development team, maximizing the contributions of local donors across multiple regions of the country.  

YOUR COMPENSATION

The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Tier A (Dallas-Fort Worth): $90,000 - $122,800 

You can view which tier applies to where you plan to work here.