Fixing our K-12 education system is a civilizationally-important problem. We believe that all of our problems — including the ones that dominate the headlines — are downstream of education.
We have a simple thesis on how to solve it: empower 1,000's of educators to launch microschools in their communities.
We believe the historical tradeoff between price (tuition) and quality is a false dichotomy.
PrimerOS automates and eliminates much of the costs of traditional schools. Microschools have a structural advantage — asset-light real estate — which means much lower capex and opex. You put it together, and you get something that's never existed before: a world-class education that's accessible to normal American families and can rapidly scale.
We believe something quite simple: your zip code shouldn’t determine the quality of your education. The Primer Foundation exists to ensure this is the last generation for whom that's true. We help make Primer accessible to every family, regardless of income — and ensure we never turn a family away because of their ability to pay.
We’re bringing on a frontline fundraiser to work hand-in-hand with the Head of the Foundation to grow giving to the foundation.
We have a strong foundation (heh!) to build on. We’ve raised seven figures of donations in our first 18 months and have received gifts and recognition from leaders in the education philanthropy community. In 2024, Primer was named the Yass Prize Winner - often equated to winning 'Best Picture' at the Oscars.
You’ll be responsible for all aspects of growing a portfolio of major donors - sourcing, cultivating, soliciting, stewarding and renewal with both traditional and nontraditional donors.
We’re looking for someone who is entrepreneurial and has experience growing a major gifts portfolio. You’re a strategist who can think big picture and you’re willing to roll up your sleeves and do the work. You understand the foundational principles of philanthropy, are a creative thinker and a strong implementer. We won’t solve society’s most pressing issue by sitting back - it will take us boldly and unapologetically moving resources into the space to create the education system that the next generation deserves.
Create and own a portfolio of major gift donors including identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and renewal.
Build out and run a mid-level giving program to create a stronger pipeline of donors.
Serve as a face of Primer to donors and community members building strategic relationships and representing Primer at key events.
Manage stakeholder communications toward increased awareness and engagement leading to gift renewals and increased gifts.
History of closing five (and ideally six)-figure gifts and meeting or exceeding increasing fundraising goals
Experience building relationships toward increased gifts; bonus points if you have experience growing a donor base at a new organization
Past fundraising experience with education-related causes
Work experience within a fast-growing organization is a plus
If this sounds like you, please apply!
Our goal is simple: free the next generation of kids to be more ambitious, more creative, and to think for themselves. To do that, we're creating a new education system, centered around microschools.
We started Primer because standard schools can’t possibly make space for every kid’s curiosities. But a small school connected to a big network can. When you enroll in a Primer Microschool, you step into a whole world of ideas and projects, questions and conversations. You’ll meet new friends who share your interests and work together on challenges or in classes to sharpen your skills. Our goal with Primer isn’t to teach you everything under the sun—it’s actually the opposite. We want you to go deep on whatever it is that drives you. Because we think passion is the surest path to learning. And the world could use more of it.
