Senior Director of Development

As one of the largest and most successful college access and success organizations in the country, since 2000 College Possible has empowered more than 85,700 students on their path to earning a college degree. Its pioneering model matches eligible students with a near-peer coach and an evidence-based curriculum designed to help them overcome the most common barriers to getting into college and completing their degree - all at no cost to students or their families. Compared with their peers from similar backgrounds, College Possible students are 30% more likely to enroll in college the year after high school graduation, and three times more likely to earn a bachelor's degree.

College Possible is a proud AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps is a federal agency that brings people together to tackle the country's most pressing challenges through national service. Our AmeriCorps members commit to a year of service as College Possible coaches in communities throughout the country. Many represent the identities of the students they serve, and each brings a commitment to social justice and closing the college equity divide.

The Senior Director of Development plays a key leadership role in managing and executing the fundraising and communications strategy for the Wisconsin site, working closely with the Executive Director. This role is responsible for all aspects of fundraising, including corporate, foundation, and individual contributions, government funding, and partnerships with community organizations. Key duties include overseeing grant proposals, prospecting, donor relationship management, data analysis, and special events. Additionally, this position involves designing and implementing a comprehensive marketing and communications plan to support site goals.

This is a hybrid role (3 days in office, 2 days remote) based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.