Director, Development

As the Director of Development at The AI Education Project (aiEDU), your primary responsibilities include developing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that aligns with our organizational goals, setting annual fundraising targets, diversifying revenue streams, managing relationships with corporate and foundation partners, leading grant writing efforts, and overseeing fundraising campaigns and events. This role is crucial to enhancing our impact in AI education.

To be a successful Director of Development at The AI Education Project, you should have at least 8 years of fundraising experience, preferably within the nonprofit or education sectors. You should demonstrate strong communication and writing skills, a proven track record of meeting fundraising goals, and expertise in grant writing. Familiarity with CRM systems, knowledge of fundraising trends, and a passion for advancing AI education are also essential.

The AI Education Project (aiEDU) supports the growth of its Director of Development by offering opportunities for professional development, a flexible working environment, and generous benefits, including a stipend for home office expenses. You will also benefit from collaborative work with an executive leadership team that is aligned with your goals, encouraging innovative fundraising strategies that drive our mission forward.

In the Director of Development role at The AI Education Project, you can expect to travel approximately 30-40% of the time. This travel is primarily for engaging with funders, attending events, and participating in conferences that further your development initiatives and promote aiEDU's mission in the field of AI education.

The baseline compensation for the Director of Development position at The AI Education Project (aiEDU) ranges from $155,000 to $175,000. In addition to competitive salary compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401k match and generous paid time off, making this role a great opportunity for work-life balance.

It's essential to detail your past experiences developing comprehensive fundraising strategies. Discuss how you set goals, identify revenue streams, and the outcomes of your strategies to showcase your effectiveness in previous roles.

Be ready to share specific examples of innovative approaches you've taken, such as using technology for donor engagement or developing unique fundraising events. Highlighting measurable results will strengthen your response.

Discuss your research methods and how you tailor your outreach to align with funders’ interests. Providing examples of successful connections you've made can demonstrate your ability to engage potential supporters meaningfully.

Emphasize the importance of data in tracking performance and informing strategy. Provide an example of how you've utilized data to enhance fundraising outcomes or improve donor relationships.

Detail your practical process from research and proposal development to submission. Illustrate how thoroughness and compelling storytelling helped secure funding in your past grants, emphasizing the importance of personalization.

Identify qualities such as strong communication skills, relationship-building abilities, strategic thinking, and a passion for the mission. Connect these qualities with your experiences or successes as a Director of Development.

Discuss the strategies you've used for relationship management, such as personalized communication and engagement events. Effective stewardship is key, so showcase how you've deepened these relationships over time.

Be specific about the targets you've set and the techniques that helped you achieve them. Using quantitative results can underscore your success and ability to boost fundraising growth.

Highlight your familiarity with CRM systems, emphasizing the role these tools play in tracking donor interactions and data analysis. Share specific insights you've gained from utilizing a CRM system effectively.

Express your personal connection to AI education, perhaps by discussing its transformative impact on learners. Describe how this passion motivates your fundraising efforts and aligns with AIEDU's mission.