SY 2627 Director of Fundraising & Development

Position Overview:

Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP KC plays a critical role in ensuring our students are on the path toward college career and beyond. Our employees  are passionate advocates for our students and families working tirelessly to connect them with access to opportunity for lives of power and choice. The Director of Fundraising and Development at KIPP Kansas City leads the design and execution of a comprehensive fundraising strategy to sustain and grow the regions impact. This role is responsible for securing philanthropic support that advances KIPP KCs mission to prepare students with the academic skills and character strengths needed to succeed in college career and life. The Director partners closely with the Executive Director Regional Leadership Team and Board to build a high-performing development function grounded in equity community engagement and results.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Fundraising Leadership

• Develop and execute a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned to KIPP KCs strategic plan and growth goals.
• Set and manage annual revenue targets across major gifts grants corporate partnerships and events.
• Partner with regional leadership to align fundraising priorities with academic programming facilities and student support initiatives.

Major Gifts and Donor Stewardship

• Build and manage a portfolio of individual donors with a focus on cultivating and securing major gifts.
• Design and implement a stewardship model that authentically engages donors in KIPP KCs mission and impact.
• Lead personalized donor communications including impact reports school visits and engagement events.

Grants and Institutional Funding

• Identify pursue and secure foundation and institutional funding aligned to KIPP KC priorities.
• Oversee grant writing submission and reporting in collaboration with program and finance teams.
• Build long-term relationships with local and national funders committed to educational equity.

Corporate and Community Partnerships

• Develop strategic partnerships with Kansas City-based corporations and community organizations.
• Secure sponsorships and in-kind support for regional initiatives student experiences and events.
• Position KIPP KC as a key partner in workforce development and college-to-career pathways.

Events and Campaigns

• Lead the planning and execution of high-impact fundraising events (e.g. annual gala community campaigns giving days).
• Drive annual fund strategies that increase participation from families staff alumni and community supporters.
• Ensure events reflect KIPP KCs brand student voice and community-centered values.

Board Engagement and Regional Visibility

• Partner with the KIPP KC Board to strengthen fundraising capacity and engagement.
• Equip board members with tools and strategies to serve as effective ambassadors and fundraisers.
• Represent KIPP KC externally to build awareness credibility and philanthropic investment in the region.

Systems Data and Compliance

• Build and maintain strong development systems including donor database management and reporting tools.
• Track and analyze fundraising performance using data to refine strategy and improve outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all fundraising regulations and KIPP Foundation guidelines.

Team Leadership and Culture

• Build and manage a high-performing development team (staff and/or consultants).
• Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and mission alignment.
• Partner cross-functionally with regional and school leaders to elevate storytelling and impact.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in accounting finance business administration or a related field required; CPA or masters degree preferred
• 58 years of progressive experience inFundraising grant writing business development budgeting or finance leadership
• Experience in nonprofit education or multi-site organizational finance preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting principles payroll compliance budget development and internal controls
• Demonstrated experience leading annual budgets and financial planning processes
• Proficiency with accounting and payroll systems financial reporting tools and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong leadership organizational communication and analytical skills
• Commitment to KIPP KCs mission students families and values
• Relentless focus on results and a commitment to teamwork
• Deep commitment to educational equity and underserved communities
• Satisfactory outcome of a background check

Additional Information :

Physical Requirements: 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 

• The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school or office throughout the workday.

• The candidate is expected to attend conferences meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region. 

Work Environment

• Reports to work Monday-Friday.

• Typical school or office environment with frequent interruptions.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel to work location. 

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary is based on years of experience educational background and level of expertise.

As a full-time KIPP Kansas City employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Kansas City benefit plans. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits with competitive rates including medical dental and vision options as well as life insurance fertility and disability plans.

KIPP Kansas City is committed to the professional growth and development of our staff. We provide numerous opportunities for advancement ongoing professional development and leadership training to help you achieve your career goals.

KIPP Kansas City provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer we hire without consideration of race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.

Selection Process:

Our application process is grounded in equity and fairness ensuring a just and unbiased selection process. Below is our standard selection process for regional roles:

Selection Process 

Application Submission Resume Review 

Phone or Video Interview 

If Applicable (Sample work or Performance Task) 

Committee Interview(s) 

1:1 Chat w/Hiring Manager 

Reference Check 

Offer Terms 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time