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Fundraising Manager

Employer
Center for Excellence in Education
Location
McLean, Virginia
Salary
Negotiable Based on Experience
Posted Date
Feb 3, 2025
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Position Type
Fundraising
Fields
Education, Other Fields, Youth
Employment Type
Full Time

Fundraising Manager                                                                        

 

Job Description

 

The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) seeks an experienced fundraising professional to join its Development Team.

 

Based in McLean, VA, CEE is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.  The Center is a GuideStar Platinum Charity and maintains the top rating from Great Nonprofits.

 

CEE’s programs are provided cost-free to participating students and teachers.  CEE encourages leadership and innovation among top STEM students, enhances STEM teacher professional development, and expands the STEM career pipeline to underserved rural and urban students.

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Generate revenue from corporate, foundation, and individual prospects. Research and write grant applications, funding proposals, and targeted solicitations. Record research and grant-making activities in development database. Assist with organizational fundraising and institutional advancement activities.

 

 

Qualifications

 

Required:

 

  • Minimum 2-4 years of fundraising experience.
  • Demonstrated success in revenue generation. Experience in varied methods of securing financial support for nonprofit organizations. Excellent computer skills including internet search and Microsoft Office Suite. Outstanding personal, written, and oral communication skills. College degree.

 

 

Preferred:

 

  • Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge. Personal interest in and commitment to STEM education.

 

 

The successful candidate will be a self-starter that works well independently, contributes to a bottom-line focused team, takes direction well, can prioritize workload, and ensures deadlines are met. Experience should include navigating complex organizations, managing projects, reporting results, and communicating internally and externally.

 

Salary commensurate with experience.

 

The Center for Excellence in Education

 

The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) nurtures high school and university scholars to careers of excellence and leadership in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and encourages collaboration between and among scientific and technological leaders in the global community.

 

CEE programs are nationally and internationally recognized for developing young minds through collaboration with educational institutions, foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individuals that share a commitment to excellence in STEM education. The Center’s programs include the Research Science Institute (RSI), USA Biolympiad (USABO), Teacher Enrichment Program (TEP), and STEM Lyceums.  CEE has positively contributed to U.S. scientific leadership since its founding in 1983 by the late Admiral H.G. Rickover, and Joann DiGennaro, CEE President.

 

The Center’s alumni represent 50 U.S. states and 62 countries and are global leaders in business and higher education.  Learn more at www.cee.org.

 

 

Benefits:

 

  • 401k Paid time off

 

Schedule:

 

  • Full-time, some remote. M-F 8-hour shift

 

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • McLean, VA 22102.  Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required). Office in Tysons/McLean served by three Metro stations. Free parking

 

To apply:  Submit cover letter and resume that details revenue generated, solicitation methods, and source of funding.  Position open until filled.

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