Senior Manager, Philanthropic Impact
WASHINGTON, DCPosted a month ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Senior Manager, Philanthropic Impact at AppleTree Institute leads fundraising efforts to support the organization's mission of early childhood education, driving revenue growth and sustaining programs.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves implementing a $3M annual fundraising plan, managing donor cultivation and stewardship, overseeing grants management, and handling development operations and data management to meet revenue goals.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a base salary of $90,000-$100,000 with comprehensive benefits including generous health coverage, PTO, retirement contributions, and continuing education support.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 5+ years in external relations like fundraising or public relations, strong relationship-building, communication, organizational skills, and familiarity with databases; fundraising experience and CFRE certification are a plus.
Work environment and culture
AppleTree values a collaborative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial work environment with a fast-paced, small team dynamic and remote work primarily from home offices.
Company information
AppleTree Institute is a public charter school network focused on closing the achievement gap before kindergarten with 13 locations in DC and an award-winning instructional model disseminated nationally.
Team overview
The Senior Manager will be the first member of a new development department, working closely with Co-CEOs and senior advisors without direct reports.
Job location and travel
The role is remote with a preference for candidates in the DC area to attend occasional in-person meetings and events.
Application process
Applications are submitted through Good Insight, a national executive search firm, with resume and cover letter required; early applications are encouraged with reviews starting immediately.
Unique job features
This is a newly defined role critical to scaling AppleTree's instructional model nationally and sustaining its school network through innovative fundraising strategies.
Company overview
AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the achievement gap for children in underserved communities by providing high-quality early childhood education. They develop and implement research-based programs and curricula, focusing on literacy and social-emotional development, to ensure children are prepared for kindergarten and beyond. Founded in 1996, AppleTree has grown to operate several preschools and collaborates with public schools and policymakers to scale their impact. Their revenue comes from a mix of government grants, private donations, and partnerships.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in fundraising strategy, donor cultivation, and grant management, emphasizing your ability to generate multi-million dollar revenue and manage complex funding pipelines relevant to AppleTree’s goals.
Focus on showcasing your skills in relationship-building, project management, and data-driven reporting, as these are key to managing philanthropic impact and collaborating across teams as described in the job.
Apply through multiple channels including AppleTree Institute’s official career page at good-insight.org/careers, LinkedIn job postings, and nonprofit job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current employees or leadership in development or external relations at AppleTree Institute on LinkedIn; open conversations by referencing AppleTree’s mission to close the achievement gap or asking about recent fundraising initiatives to break the ice.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'fundraising plan,' 'donor stewardship,' 'grant proposals,' 'data management,' and 'philanthropic partnerships' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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