About the job
Founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has developed into a transformative organization serving over 2,500 youth each year in East Harlem and the South Bronx. We operate a network of seven PreK-12 DREAM Charter Schools alongside community sports-based youth development programs. By adhering to our whole child model, we emphasize rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, and robust family and community engagement, fostering lifelong learners ready to achieve their aspirations in and outside the classroom. With a bold five-year vision to expand our reach to 3,500 students across seven schools, we aim to amplify our impact and ensure equity for all children. For further information, please visit wearedream.org.
Reporting to the Managing Director of Advancement, the Director of Major Gifts (also referred to as Director of Corporate Partnerships) will lead the management of philanthropic relationships with both individual and corporate supporters of DREAM. This role involves cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a diverse portfolio of major donors, while collaborating with a talented fundraising team to achieve a collective goal of $21 million in annual philanthropic revenue.
This position is ideal for a seasoned fundraiser eager to forge lasting partnerships with New York City's prominent individual and corporate donors, maximizing their philanthropic influence. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to spearhead initiatives to attract new partners and work alongside a dynamic and established fundraising team.