Director of Development and Fundraising

Organizational Overview

MAEC was founded in 1992 as an education nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to equitable educational opportunities so all students can learn and achieve at high levels. Our mission is to promote excellence and equity in education to achieve social justice.

MAEC collaborates with the U.S. Department of Education, the Offices for Civil Rights, the Department of Justice, state departments of education, districts, and schools to ensure that students are treated equitably and are given access to a rigorous curriculum — regardless of race, gender, national origin, English Learner status, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or religious beliefs. We provide technical assistance and professional learning for state department personnel, administrators, principals, teachers, and families on culturally responsive pedagogy, violence and harassment prevention, family engagement, compliance with educational laws and regulations, and other issues related to school improvement.

Position Description

Reporting to the President, the Director of Development and Fundraising will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for MAEC's fundraising, resource development, and external relations activities. This is a senior leadership role that requires a mission-driven, results-oriented professional with a proven track record of cultivating donors, securing grants, and building sustainable revenue streams in support of educational equity. The Director must be a collaborative leader who brings strategic vision, strong interpersonal skills, and deep knowledge of the nonprofit development landscape to advance MAEC's mission and long-term organizational goals.

The successful candidate will be process-minded and data-driven, with the sensitivity and personal confidence to build authentic relationships with a wide range of stakeholders — including individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, and government agencies. Like the President, the Director of Development and Fundraising must demonstrate a deep knowledge of MAEC's field, core programs, and strategic plans, and must be able to align all development activities with the organization's mission and values.

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