Job Description

ROLE TITLE: Senior Managing Director, Advancement (SMD, Advancement)

POSITION REPORTS TO: Vice President, Field Fundraising

PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET

LOCATION: Remote (We are hiring two SMD, Advancement roles. Each SMD will work with a cohort of around 20 regions that will span different geographies).

WHAT YOU’LL DO

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 mission. We aim to raise 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.

The Senior Managing Director, Advancement is responsible for translating regional fundraising strategy, priorities, and goals into the programs, tools, and experiences that local fundraising teams can deploy: events that build champions and generate revenue, communications that deepen donor investment over time, campaigns that are standardized enough to scale and flexible enough to fit local context, and operations that local fundraising teams need to stay focused on donors and execute with excellence. At the center of it all is a singular commitment: every donor who encounters TFA should have an exceptional experience that moves them from interest to investment, and from investment to enduring partnership in our movement.

The SMD, Advancement serves as both a strategic architect and operational integrator: leading a team of specialists across these functions, working with a portfolio of roughly 20 regions across two development cohorts, and operating as a close strategic partner to their Vice Presidents of Field Fundraising and one peer Senior Managing Director, Advancement. Together, they will build the development center of excellence.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Lead a High-Performing Team: Coach and manage a team of specialists responsible for the planning and execution of events, donor communications, campaigns, and fundraising operations within the cohort; ensure strong collaboration with local fundraising teams and foster a culture of philanthropy that shows up in every interaction, decision, and partnership

• Design and Execute a Comprehensive Donor Relations Strategy: Set vision and direction for a best-in-class donor relations strategy across campaigns, events, content, and communications; own the development of a compelling core case for support and establish a donor messaging architecture that is consistent across giving levels, audiences, and markets to drive long-term stewardship and revenue growth

• Partner to Set Revenue Strategy: Partner with VPFFs, Executive Directors, and local fundraising teams to translate regional priorities, strategies, and goals into a cohort-wide development strategy designed to grow revenue year over year

• Manage Flawless Development Operations: Set operational standards and build the systems that may include invoicing, CRM discipline, data management, and content organization give local fundraising teams the capacity to stay focused on donors and execute with excellence

• Model Enterprise Leadership: Act as organizational steward, contributing to corps member and Ignite Fellow selection and other enterprise-wide priorities

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of experience in a complex development and fundraising context

• Deep expertise in donor cultivation, stewardship, and pipeline-building across individual, corporate, and foundation streams

• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding ambitious revenue goals

• Skilled at setting vision and leading execution of complex, high-stakes fundraising events including galas and benefit dinners

• Adept at producing compelling donor communications and campaigns across multiple audience segments; exceptional writer, communicator, and storyteller with a donor-centered mindset

• Demonstrated success managing a diverse team across multiple functions with a clear approach to developing talent and maintaining high standards

• Strength in building campaigns that are scalable and locally adaptable

• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive alignment across geographically dispersed teams

• Comfort using CRM data to monitor progress, identify gaps, and adjust strategy

• Ability to work in close partnership with senior leaders to translate strategy into operational priorities

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: $99,000 - $135,100

Tier B: $107,900 - $147,200

Tier C: $116,800 - $159,500

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