Director of Philanthropic Partnerships

Position Summary

Teach For All is seeking an entrepreneurial, strategically minded Director of Philanthropic Partnerships to expand support for its global work from the San Francisco Bay Area. This is a dynamic role designed for someone who thrives on connecting with people and inspiring them to support our mission.

The ideal candidate can create an active network within the Bay Area's globally-minded circles (tech, venture capital, and international development advocates) in support of Teach For All’s work and is mission-driven, strategic, and an exceptional communicator who can build relationships and create partnerships with sophisticated entrepreneurs, including those in the next generation of philanthropists. The role will collaborate across Teach For All’s global programmatic and development teams and report directly to the CEO.

About the Team

The Global Development team is responsible for inspiring a global community of supporters and ensuring Teach For All has the financial resources necessary to accomplish our mission and vision. We work to catalyze a global constituency of champions who fuel our work all over the world.

Responsibilities

As Director of Philanthropic Partnerships, your key responsibilities will include:

1. Building & Cultivating Relationships (60%)

• Identify new potential champions for Teach For All and/or our 60+ independent network partners
• Form connections into the tech, venture capital, and global philanthropic ecosystems to grow the base of support for our work
• Build trusting relationships with a diverse range of entrepreneurs and philanthropists
• Secure support with the help of Teach For All’s CEO, program leadership, network partners and/or current champions

2. Strategic Positioning (40%)

• Conceptualize and execute creative strategies to elevate Teach For All’s profile as a high-impact philanthropic priority for Bay Area tech leaders, founders and HNWIs
• Design and curate experiences (e.g. dinners, fireside chats, school visits) that help people understand our mission and work
• Identify and partner with key Bay Area champions to host events to grow awareness and support for our work
• Build understanding of Teach For All’s approach, theory of change and impact for Bay Area audiences, articulating it effortlessly in both formal writing and casual conversation
• Represent Teach For All at events across the Bay Area, sometimes acting as a proxy for our CEO, to grow our organization and network’s visibility

Qualifications

• Mission Driven: Energized by mobilizing resources towards our particular work
• Connector: 5+ years of experience, with a love for connecting with people across sectors
• Relationship Builder: An intuitive reader of people who builds trust quickly and can navigate networks with humility and confidence 
• Intellectual Agility: Strong critical thinking skills and ability to engage in high-level discussions with highly analytical people
• Autonomy & Drive: A self-starter who is energized by a blank canvas and comfortable operating independently
• Exceptional Communicator: Ability to convey nuanced, complex ideas simply and persuasively with diverse audiences
• Previous development experience not required

Additional desirable skills

• Prior experience as an alumni and/or leader from within the Teach For All network is preferred 

What Teach For All Offers

• Commitment to cultivating a culture in which all staff members feel they belong, are valued for their contributions, and have an impact on our organization’s progress 
• Professional and personal development experiences and ample opportunities to make a positive impact on the work of Teach For All and beyond
• Comprehensive benefits package designed for your well-being and work-life needs
• All roles are 100% remote; in some locations we offer the option for in-office collaborations
• Generous time off and flexible work arrangements

Application Instructions 

If this opportunity sounds like the next best step in your career, please submit your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) and a one-page letter of motivation (in English) directly online. Your letter should summarize motivations for your application and how your skills and experience align with the terms of this opportunity. We look forward to learning about you and your passion for ensuring educational opportunity for all! 

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Therefore, candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

Work Authorization

This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship, immigration assistance, or support for work permits or residency applications. To be considered, candidates must already possess valid work and residency authorization to work in the country of hire at the time of application.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $140,000 - 170,000 annually and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Travel and Hours

The work will primarily be delivered virtually. Regular travel in the Bay Area will be required. Given that we work across different time zones, some non-traditional hours for early or later calls are an expectation of this role.

About Teach For All

Teach For All is a global network of over 60 independent, locally led organizations and a global organization united by a commitment to developing collective leadership to ensure all children can fulfill their potential. Each network partner recruits and develops promising leaders to teach in their nations’ under-resourced schools and communities and, with this foundation, to work with others, inside and outside of education, towards a world where all children have the education, support, and opportunity to shape a better future. Teach For All’s global organization works to increase the network’s impact by supporting the development of new organizations; fostering network connectivity and learning; providing coaching and consulting; and enabling access to global resources for the benefit of the network.