Director of Corporate and Foundation Development

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Director of Corporate and Foundation Development will lead and grow our portfolio of national and regional corporate partners, private donors, and foundations. Reporting to the Senior Director, Advancement Strategy, and partnering closely with the Advancement team, the Director is responsible for building high-impact partnerships that fuel Pace’s mission, brand, and long-term sustainability. This position will serve as a key external representative of the organization and is expected to travel up to 50 percent to meet with current and prospective funders, represent Pace at conferences and events, and cultivate long-term support.

Salary: 102,000.00 - $120,000.00

Who We Are:

At Pace we transform girls’ lives through academic and counseling programs based on girl-centered, strength-based and trauma informed framework. Team members create a safe place for girls to learn, process, heal and begin again.

Founded in 1985, Pace Center for Girls is a nonprofit organization that believes all girls, regardless of their story, deserve a safe and supportive space where they can become strong, compassionate and successful women.

Our Culture:

At Pace, our culture is built on core beliefs that foster a supportive, mission-driven, and empowering environment where girls can thrive and reach their full potential. Our culture is rooted in the following foundational behaviors:

Caring – We are warm, sincere, compassionate, and collaborative, fostering an environment of support and connection.

Purposeful – We are focused on our mission and committed to social responsibility, ensuring our efforts make a meaningful impact.

Learning Oriented – We are open, inventive, and exploratory, continuously seeking growth and improvement.

Results Driven – We are focused on achieving goals and measurable success, ensuring accountability and progress.

Girl-Centered – The ways that girls learn and develop are unique. That's why we've created an environment that responds to their needs so they can feel safe enough to develop meaningful and trusting relationships while embracing their capabilities, strengths and autonomy.

Using Your Strengths – Every girl brings something exceptional to the table. At Pace, we focus on developing these special characteristics. By supporting a girl's talents and positive attributes we help her achieve her goals.

Understanding Trauma – Trauma can alter the course of a girl's life. At Pace, we recognize that trauma may be the root cause of unhealthy behaviors, which is why we work hard to help heal and empower girls.

What We Offer:

• Growth and Development - Competitive salaries, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and subject-specific instructional coaching to support growth and success.
• Work Life Balance – Team members benefit from 20 paid time off days, 14 paid national holidays, and an additional 5 days for wellness week. Center based team members observe a balanced schedule with 230 academic days and 20 dedicated in-service planning days. Teachers become eligible to receive an additional 2 weeks of paid time off after one year of employment.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Full-time team members are eligible for a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, critical illness, accident coverage, legal and identity theft protection, and a 403(b)-retirement plan. Team members working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, FSA, HSA, and the 403(b)-retirement plan. Those working less than 30 hours per week are eligible for the 403(b)-retirement plan.
• Mental Health and Well-Being - All team members have access to wellness resources, offering wellness rewards, counseling sessions, leadership coaching, mindfulness resources, and more to support their overall well-being.

What This Role Does:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate and foundation fundraising strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Identify and cultivate a pipeline of corporate and private foundation prospects capable of making major and multi-year investments.
• Serve as a thought partner to the Executive Team and Board of Trustees on strategic growth opportunities.

Partner Engagement and Solicitation

• Build and steward meaningful relationships with national and regional funders.
• Lead the development of customized presentations, proposals, and partnership concepts that align funder interests with Pace’s mission and impact.
• Collaborate with the Advancement, Program, and Finance teams to ensure cohesive and compelling asks and funder engagement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with the broader Advancement team to ensure coordination across individual giving, events, and communications.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align funding priorities with programmatic needs and organizational strategy.

Stewardship and Visibility

• Ensure exceptional stewardship experiences for corporate and foundation partners, including recognition, reporting, and engagement opportunities.
• Represent Pace externally at partner events, conferences, and high-profile meetings to build visibility and relationships.

Reporting and Impact

• Maintain accurate donor records, moves management tracking, and reporting in CRM systems.
• Regularly track and report on prospect portfolio and fundraising key performance indicators.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned by the leadership team.

What We Require for the Job:

What We’re Looking For

• A dynamic fundraiser with strong business acumen and a passion for building mission-aligned partnerships.
• A persuasive communicator and relationship-builder who thrives in externally-facing roles.
• A collaborative team player who brings innovation, curiosity, and strategic thinking to their work.
• A process-driven professional who seeks feedback for continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; advanced degree or CFRE preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience in corporate or foundation development, with a demonstrated ability to secure major and multi-year gifts.
• Experience working with executives, boards, and high-level funders.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in donor management systems and moves management practices.

Other

• Expected to complete and participate in all required trainings and drills
• Required to align with the Mission, Values, and Guiding Principles, maintain ethical standards, and comply with all policies and procedures of Pace Center for Girls
• May be required to travel overnight, work evenings, weekends, and other non-standard work hours