Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Company Description At KIPP Chicago, we are guided by a simple, yet powerful mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and con…
Skills: Major gifts fundraising, Individual giving strategy, Donor portfolio management, Prospect research, Moves management
Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
Company Description About KIPP Texas Public Schools KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre-K - 12 schools across Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With…
Skills: Instructional leadership, Bilingual education, Second language acquisition, MTSS, Data analysis
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$71k–$137k/yr
Company Description About KIPP NYC: Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communit…
Skills: School counseling, Adolescent development, Crisis intervention, Therapeutic modalities, Trauma assessment
Jacksonville, Florida, United States · On-site
Company Description KIPP KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public schools educating nearly 190,000 students in grades Prek-12 across 21 states and Washington, DC. While each of our schools is as u…
Skills: Physical education instruction, Classroom management, Curriculum implementation, Student assessment, Team collaboration
St. Louis, Missouri, United States · On-site
$55k–$70k/yr
Company Description Behavior Climate Specialist Position Overview The Behavior Climate Specialist supports the implementation of schoolwide behavior systems that promote a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environ…
Skills: Behavior intervention, Trauma-informed practices, MTSS, PBIS, Restorative practices
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$300k–$350k/yr
Company Description About KIPP NYC Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communiti…
Skills: Financial strategy, Accounting, Financial planning and analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$300k–$350k/yr
Company Description About KIPP NYC Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communiti…
Skills: Financial strategy, Accounting, Financial planning and analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting
Camden, New Jersey, United States · On-site
$45k–$85k/yr
Company Description KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in co…
Skills: Facility maintenance, Custodial services, HVAC systems, Electrical systems, Plumbing systems
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$115k–$144k/yr
Company Description About KIPP NYC: Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communit…
Skills: Art direction, Creative leadership, Brand strategy, Visual storytelling, Adobe Creative Suite
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
Company Description Together | A Future Without Limits KIPP New Orleans Schools (KNOS) is a non-profit network of 13 college/career-preparatory, public charter schools serving approximately 5,000 elementary, middle, and …
Skills: Social work, Counseling, Case management, Crisis intervention, Mental health support
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
Company Description KIPP New Orleans Schools (KNOS) is a non-profit network of 13 college/career-preparatory, public charter schools serving 6,200 elementary, middle, and high school students, and over 1,500 alumni. Whil…
Skills: Nursing Process, Student Health Coordination, Medication Administration, Medical 504 Plans, Vision Screening
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
Company Description KIPP New Orleans Schools (KNOS) is a non-profit network of 13 college/career-preparatory, public charter schools serving 6,200 elementary, middle, and high school students, and over 1,500 alumni. Whil…
Skills: Nursing, Health program coordination, Student health assessment, Medical record maintenance, Immunization tracking
Baltimore, Maryland, United States · On-site
Company Description At KIPP Baltimore, we know that education has the power to change lives and build stronger communities. As part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, we are driven by a shared mis…
Skills: Music Theory, Vocal Technique, Instrumental Technique, Curriculum Development, Classroom Management
Baltimore, Maryland, United States · On-site
Company Description At KIPP Baltimore, we know that education has the power to change lives and build stronger communities. As part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, we are driven by a shared mis…
Skills: Music theory, Vocal technique, Instrumental technique, Performance practice, Classroom management
Kansas City, Missouri, United States · On-site
Company Description About KIPP Kansas City Public Schools: KIPP Kansas City Public Schools is part of a nationwide network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory charter schools dedicated to preparing students in …
Skills: Literacy instruction, Phonemic awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary
United States · Remote OK
$104k–$124k/yr
Company Description About the Organization KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themsel…
Skills: Data engineering, SQL, Spark, Pyspark, Cloud data platforms
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
Company Description KIPP New Orleans Schools (KNOS) is a non-profit network of 13 college/career-preparatory, public charter schools serving approximately 5,000 elementary, middle, and high school students, and over 2,00…
Skills: Special education, IEP development, Instructional design, Data analysis, Classroom management
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$71k–$137k/yr
Company Description About KIPP NYC: Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communit…
Skills: Teaching, Curriculum development, Data-driven instruction, Classroom management, Student assessment
Lynn, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$75k–$90k/yr
Company Description Our Mission Together with our families and communities, we create joyful and identity-affirming schools where students achieve excellent and equitable academic outcomes. We believe doing this ensures …
Skills: Operations management, Budgeting, Logistics management, Personnel management, Data analysis
Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
Company Description About KIPP Texas Public Schools KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre-K - 12 schools across Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With…
Skills: Instructional delivery, Lesson planning, Student assessment, Data analysis, Classroom management
Chicago, Illinois, United States • On-site
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The Director of Major Gifts & Individual Giving will design and execute an individual giving strategy to support the $25M 25th Anniversary campaign. They are responsible for managing a portfolio of high-capacity donors, conducting solicitations, and collaborating with leadership to drive revenue outcomes.
Candidates must have 5–7+ years of progressive fundraising experience with a focus on major gifts and individual giving. The role requires the ability to work in-person daily in Chicago and demonstrate success in securing five- to seven-figure gifts.
At KIPP Chicago, we are guided by a simple, yet powerful mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our campuses are located in the Austin, Englewood, North Lawndale, and West Humboldt Park neighborhoods. KIPP Chicago also advises over 2000 KIPP alumni currently in high school or college through our KIPP Forward program. For more data and information about our successes and vision for the future, visit www.kippchicago.org
KIPP Chicago partners with the KIPP Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports schools across the country. KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are currently a network of 278 schools, nearly 15,000 educators, and 175,000 students and alumni. When you work at KIPP, you’re part of a national network that partners with families and communities to create nurturing, rigorous, and joyful schools in pursuit of a more just world.
KIPP Chicago’s Director of Major Gifts & Individual Giving is a new, key role for our organization. The Director of Major Gifts & Individual Giving will generate and manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects, deepen engagement, and secure leadership and major gifts that advance KIPP Chicago’s long-term vision for students and families. In this role, the Director of Major Gifts & Individual Giving will expand and lead our individual giving program in support of our $25M 25th Anniversary “Path to Freedom” Campaign. The position is located in Chicago and requires daily, consistent presence in Chicago, with the expectation of being actively in the field for outreach and relationship meetings, both during the day, in the evening, and on weekends when necessary – and with some time being spent in our regional office in Pilsen.
Strategic Leadership of Individual Giving and Campaign
Design and implement an individual giving strategy aligned with KIPP Chicago’s $25M 25th Anniversary Campaign goals, including annual, multi-year, and transformational gifts.
Develop short- and long-term revenue projections and donor pipelines in collaboration with the Executive Team and campaign leadership.
Support the creation and refinement of the campaign case for support, gift tables, naming opportunities, and donor recognition plans.
Portfolio Management and Donor Fundraising
Manage a portfolio of approximately 100–150 major gift prospects, ensuring regular and meaningful contact, movement through the donor cycle, and robust revenue outcomes.
Conduct ongoing prospect identification, qualification, and prioritization to build and refresh the major gifts pipeline.
Create and execute individualized cultivation and solicitation strategies, including setting clear financial goals and timelines for each prospect.
Personally solicit 5- to 7-figure gifts and multi-year pledges; prepare leadership and volunteers for high-level solicitations as appropriate.
Ensure high-quality stewardship through personalized follow-up, impact reporting, recognition, and ongoing engagement opportunities.
Collaboration with Leadership, Board, and Staff
Work closely with the CEO, Executive Team, board members, and campaign volunteers to plan and execute prospect strategies and solicitations.
Provide coaching, briefing materials, and talking points for leaders and volunteers participating in donor meetings and events.
Collaborate with the broader development and communications team to align major gifts with annual giving, events, corporate/foundation relations, and marketing.
Systems, Data, and Reporting
Maintain accurate and timely records of donor interactions, moves management, proposals, and revenue in the organization’s CRM.
Track and report on individual giving metrics, including portfolio activity, pipeline growth, and campaign progress.
Use data to inform decisions about portfolio composition, donor strategies, and resource allocation.
Events and Donor Engagement
Conceptualize and support small, high-impact cultivation and stewardship events and experiences tied to the anniversary campaign.
Partner with program and school-based staff to design site visits and other mission-immersive experiences for donors and prospects.
The ideal Director of Major Gifts & Individual Giving has the follow previous experience and skills:
5–7+ years of progressive fundraising experience, with a focus on individual and major gifts.
Ability to work in-person, daily in Chicago in both our Pilsen office and in the field for necessary donor cultivation, and flexibly for weekend and evening events when required
Demonstrated success securing at least low- to mid-five-figure gifts; experience closing six-figure gifts and multi-year commitments strongly preferred.
Proven ability to manage a major gift portfolio, including prospect research, moves management, and revenue forecasting.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to build trust and inspire confidence with high-net-worth individuals.
Strategic thinker with strong planning, organizational, and follow-through skills; comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
Commitment to educational equity and to KIPP Chicago’s mission; familiarity with the Chicago philanthropic community is a plus.
Competitive executive salary, commensurate with experience and aligned to regional salary bands
Competitive rates for medical insurance and short-term disability insurance. Dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance are offered at no cost.
Competitive retirement savings benefits: Chicago Teachers Pension Fund eligibility for IL licensed educators or 403B match
Robust development and professional collaboration within national KIPP Foundation CSO cohort
For more detail about our Salaries and Benefits at KIPP Chicago, visit our website: https://kippchicago.org/join-our-team/
KIPP Chicago is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. KIPP Chicago does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background.
Join KIPP New Orleans Schools in preparing students for lives full of choices! We have made tremendous progress since opening our first school in 2005 and have stayed true to our mission - empowering students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college and in life. As we see our students thriving in high school and college academics, developing strong character and leadership skills, and matriculating into and completing college in record numbers, we see the impact that our talented teachers and leaders are making. We are seeing our students succeed, and we are proud of our progress. As a member of the KIPP family, you will benefit from the flexibility to build your own classroom culture, while utilizing the support and tools of your fellow school leaders and teachers. KIPP New Orleans is a place for teacher collaboration and innovation, as they work to achieve a consistent vision, and where teachers are growing and learning every day. We attract the best teachers from across the U.S. because they understand the importance of their contribution to instilling a love of learning in our students. At KIPP, you can grow and learn! You can make a meaningful impact in the lives of kids! At KIPP, together, we can impact the future of New Orleans!
Offices: New Orleans, US
Join KIPP New Orleans Schools in preparing students for lives full of choices! We have made tremendous progress since opening our first school in 2005 and have stayed true to our mission - empowering students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college and in life. As we see our students thriving in high school and college academics, developing strong character and leadership skills, and matriculating into and completing college in record numbers, we see the impact that our talented teachers and leaders are making. We are seeing our students succeed, and we are proud of our progress. As a member of the KIPP family, you will benefit from the flexibility to build your own classroom culture, while utilizing the support and tools of your fellow school leaders and teachers. KIPP New Orleans is a place for teacher collaboration and innovation, as they work to achieve a consistent vision, and where teachers are growing and learning every day. We attract the best teachers from across the U.S. because they understand the importance of their contribution to instilling a love of learning in our students. At KIPP, you can grow and learn! You can make a meaningful impact in the lives of kids! At KIPP, together, we can impact the future of New Orleans!
Offices: New Orleans, US
