Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$85k–$95k/yr
FAME Overview The Fund for Advancement of Minorities through Education (FAME) is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding educational access and opportunity for African American youth. Founded in …
Skills: Fundraising Strategy, Major Gifts, Donor Stewardship, Grant Writing, Institutional Giving
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States • On-site
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The Director of Development leads the planning and execution of FAME's annual fundraising strategy to increase contributed revenue. This includes managing major gifts, institutional giving, grants, and overseeing the development and marketing staff.
Candidates must possess strong fundraising and relationship-building skills with a proven ability to increase revenue across multiple streams. Required qualifications include proficiency in donor systems and the ability to obtain PA Act 33/34 and FBI clearances.
FAME Overview
The Fund for Advancement of Minorities through Education (FAME) is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding educational access and opportunity for African American youth. Founded in 1993, FAME was created in response to the low number of African American students enrolled in independent schools in the Greater Pittsburgh area and the limited representation of African Americans in leadership spaces.
Today, FAME supports students and families through a portfolio of programs that includes our FAME Scholars, FAME Academy, and the FAME Teachers’ Academy. Through these efforts, FAME works to educate, empower, and embolden youth to become student ambassadors of today, leaders of tomorrow, and stewards of their communities.
Position Summary
The Director of Development is responsible for increasing contributed revenue and strengthening FAME’s overall fundraising capacity. This role leads the planning and execution of FAME’s annual development strategy, including major gifts, institutional giving, donor stewardship, grants, and fundraising planning tied to FAME’s long-term growth.
The Director of Development will play a central role in expanding FAME’s fundraising results, building a stronger donor pipeline, and creating the structure needed for future campaign efforts, including support for FAME’s new office and long-term capital planning.
This role works closely with the CEO on top-tier donor strategy, board engagement, and organizational fundraising priorities, while owning the day-to-day fundraising strategy and execution.
Principal (Essential) Duties
Fundraising Strategy and Revenue Growth
Donor Engagement and Major Gifts
Grants and Institutional Funding
Growth Planning and Future Campaign Readiness
Development Communications and Marketing Alignment
Events and External Engagement
Team Leadership and Development Oversight
Secondary Duties
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working Conditions/ Physical Demands
Salary Range & Benefits
This is not an all-inclusive document. Additional duties, expectations, and responsibilities may be added or changed as needed to meet organizational needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
FAME is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.
FAME's mission is to educate, empower and embolden African American youth to become student ambassadors of today, leader
To accomplish our mission: FAME prepares students for success through attending FAME Academy and partner schools and by providing extensive ongoing programmatic support. Our programs help FAME Scholars develop from academic, extracurricular, and holistic life experiences and grow into the leaders of tomorrow. FAME's ultimate goal is to positively impact both the African American Community and society at large through the contribution of its scholars, leaders and programs.
Offices: Pittsburgh, PA 15206, US · Pittsburgh, PA 15233, US
FAME's mission is to educate, empower and embolden African American youth to become student ambassadors of today, leader
To accomplish our mission: FAME prepares students for success through attending FAME Academy and partner schools and by providing extensive ongoing programmatic support. Our programs help FAME Scholars develop from academic, extracurricular, and holistic life experiences and grow into the leaders of tomorrow. FAME's ultimate goal is to positively impact both the African American Community and society at large through the contribution of its scholars, leaders and programs.
Offices: Pittsburgh, PA 15206, US · Pittsburgh, PA 15233, US
