ROLE TITLE: Senior Managing Director, Advancement (SMD, Advancement)
POSITION REPORTS TO: Vice President, Field Fundraising
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
LOCATION: Remote (We are hiring two SMD, Advancement roles. Each SMD will work with a cohort of around 20 regions that will span different geographies).
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Revenue and Development team at Teach For America inspires donors and champions to contribute to shaping the future of our country by investing in Teach For America's mission. We aim to raise investments that fuel our work and impact with a revenue growth trajectory to raise $300 million annually. This role will be an essential part of the Field Fundraising arm of the Revenue and Development team, maximizing the contributions of local donors across multiple regions of the country.
The Senior Managing Director, Advancement is responsible for translating regional fundraising strategy, priorities, and goals into the programs, tools, and experiences that local fundraising teams can deploy: events that build champions and generate revenue, communications that deepen donor investment over time, campaigns that are standardized enough to scale and flexible enough to fit local context, and operations that local fundraising teams need to stay focused on donors and execute with excellence. At the center of it all is a singular commitment: every donor who encounters TFA should have an exceptional experience that moves them from interest to investment, and from investment to enduring partnership in our movement.
The SMD, Advancement serves as both a strategic architect and operational integrator: leading a team of specialists across these functions, working with a portfolio of roughly 20 regions across two development cohorts, and operating as a close strategic partner to their Vice Presidents of Field Fundraising and one peer Senior Managing Director, Advancement. Together, they will build the development center of excellence.
WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Lead a High-Performing Team: Coach and manage a team of specialists responsible for the planning and execution of events, donor communications, campaigns, and fundraising operations within the cohort; ensure strong collaboration with local fundraising teams and foster a culture of philanthropy that shows up in every interaction, decision, and partnership
Design and Execute a Comprehensive Donor Relations Strategy: Set vision and direction for a best-in-class donor relations strategy across campaigns, events, content, and communications; own the development of a compelling core case for support and establish a donor messaging architecture that is consistent across giving levels, audiences, and markets to drive long-term stewardship and revenue growth
Partner to Set Revenue Strategy: Partner with VPFFs, Executive Directors, and local fundraising teams to translate regional priorities, strategies, and goals into a cohort-wide development strategy designed to grow revenue year over year
Manage Flawless Development Operations: Set operational standards and build the systems that may include invoicing, CRM discipline, data management, and content organization give local fundraising teams the capacity to stay focused on donors and execute with excellence
Model Enterprise Leadership: Act as organizational steward, contributing to corps member and Ignite Fellow selection and other enterprise-wide priorities
YOUR EXPERIENCE
10+ years of experience in a complex development and fundraising context
Deep expertise in donor cultivation, stewardship, and pipeline-building across individual, corporate, and foundation streams
Proven track record of meeting and exceeding ambitious revenue goals
Skilled at setting vision and leading execution of complex, high-stakes fundraising events including galas and benefit dinners
Adept at producing compelling donor communications and campaigns across multiple audience segments; exceptional writer, communicator, and storyteller with a donor-centered mindset
Demonstrated success managing a diverse team across multiple functions with a clear approach to developing talent and maintaining high standards
Strength in building campaigns that are scalable and locally adaptable
Demonstrated ability to influence and drive alignment across geographically dispersed teams
Comfort using CRM data to monitor progress, identify gaps, and adjust strategy
Ability to work in close partnership with senior leaders to translate strategy into operational priorities
YOUR COMPENSATION
The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Tier A: $99,000 - $135,100
Tier B: $107,900 - $147,200
Tier C: $116,800 - $159,500
You can view which tier applies to where you plan to work here.
About Teach For America
Teach For America (TFA) is a selective leadership development program that’s committed to achieving educational equity in the U.S. We work in partnership with 51 communities across America to achieve the day when every child has an equal opportunity to learn and thrive. With TFA, you can redefine the possibilities for students while growing immeasurably as a leader.
We’re currently looking for outstanding and diverse leaders to become TFA “corps members.” As a corps member, you’ll commit to teaching for two years in a low-income community, where you’ll be employed by a local school and work full-time as a teacher in a pre-K through 12th grade class.
Being a corps member is just the start of a lifetime of impact, leadership, and advocacy. After two years, you will become an alumnus of TFA. You may choose to continue working in education, whether as a classroom teacher or in school leadership. Inspired by your students, you may decide to enter a different career in which you will continue advocating for equity. Our alumni go on to become attorneys, CEOs, small business owners, doctors, and countless other professions. No matter what path you choose after the corps, you will be continuously supported by the large, diverse TFA alumni network, with more than 56,000 leaders.
Education influences everything, from income to healthcare to our environment. As a corps member, you’ll be able to apply the skills and experience you gain in the classroom toward creating a more equitable nation for generations to come. Submit your application to join our movement today.