Executive Director
$66,000–$100,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Lead implementation of the Foundation's strategic framework and serve as primary liaison to the Board of Directors while building internal systems for grantmaking and public transparency. Design and execute a diversified fundraising strategy targeting individual donors, major gifts, and institutional funders, then manage donor reporting to ensure accountability. Lead and evolve grantmaking across three core areas: publishing early childhood research, expanding access to high-quality education in public systems, and providing direct support to families and educators. Establish application processes, review committees, and performance tracking for all grant-funded initiatives while monitoring portfolio trends. Drive a research agenda prioritizing field insights and produce an annual public Impact Report. This part-time, fully remote role includes 20–25 hours per week and offers $66,000–$100,000 compensation.
Required Qualifications
- Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of scaling impact
- Passion for early childhood equity and commitment to children, families, and early education
- Experience as an experienced fundraiser capable of building relationships, writing proposals, and stewarding major gifts
- Nonprofit-savvy knowledge of 501(c)(3) governance, public benefit requirements, and ethical grantmaking
- 7+ years of leadership experience in philanthropy, nonprofit management, or policy
- Demonstrated success in fundraising and external engagement
- Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills
- Comfort navigating ambiguity and building new processes
- Part-time, fully remote position availability
- Estimated 20–25 hours per week availability
Desired Qualifications
- Deep knowledge of early childhood systems and/or family engagement strategies
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