Managing Director of Development

Contact Us Current Searches Nonprofit Consulting Services Executive Search CEO Searches C-Suite Searches Multi-Search Services Fundraising Searches Recruitment Services Recently Completed Searches Become a Candidate Fundraising Services Fundraising Counsel Campaign Feasibility and Management Services Interim Management Board Development Services BIG Question Insights | Development Guild Blog About Us Our Clients Academic Medicine Arts, Culture & Museums Education Advocacy Environment & Animal Welfare Faith Based Health Higher Education Human Services & Social Justice Independent Schools Social Enterprise Managing Director of Development October 2026 | Philadelphia, PA / Remote Download PDF The Center for Black Educator Development seeks a strategic and entrepreneurial Managing Director of Development to build and lead a comprehensive fundraising program that will fuel the organization’s next phase of national growth and advance its mission to rebuild the Black Teacher Pipeline. About Center for Black Educator Development The Center for Black Educator Development (CBED) exists to rebuild the national Black Teacher Pipeline and advance educational equity by ensuring Black students have access to outstanding educators who reflect their lived experiences, cultures, and communities. Founded in 2019 by nationally recognized educator and advocate Sharif El-Mekki, CBED has quickly become a leading voice in education and racial justice. Through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, and national advocacy, the organization is creating pathways that inspire young people to pursue careers in education while supporting Black educators throughout every stage of their professional journey. Signature initiatives include the Black Men in Education Convening, Freedom Schools Literacy Academy, Teaching Academy, and the Future Teachers of Excellence Fellowship, all of which contribute to strengthening and sustaining a diverse educator workforce. As CBED continues to expand its national reach and influence, the organization is entering an exciting new stage of growth. With a respected founder, a highly engaged executive leadership team, established institutional supporters, and programs producing measurable impact, CBED is making a significant investment in building a comprehensive development program that will sustain its long-term vision. The Managing Director of Development will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping that future by building the strategy, systems, and relationships that will fuel the organization’s next chapter of growth. About the Position The Managing Director of Development is a newly created leadership role responsible for building and leading a comprehensive development program that supports CBED’s continued national growth and impact. Reporting to the Chief of Staff and Advancement, the Managing Director will serve as the organization’s senior fundraising strategist, overseeing the development of an integrated fundraising program that includes institutional giving, individual philanthropy, major gifts, annual giving, corporate partnerships, donor stewardship, and development operations. This position represents a unique opportunity for an experienced fundraising leader who enjoys building. While CBED brings a nationally recognized mission, respected leadership, established institutional support, and strong external partnerships, the Managing Director will play a central role in creating the strategy, systems, operating practices, and organizational discipline that will support the organization’s next phase of growth. Working closely with Founder and CEO Sharif El-Mekki, executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and external fundraising partners, the Managing Director will combine strategic vision with hands-on execution to build a sustainable development function capable of supporting CBED’s long-term impact. Key Responsibilities Build and Lead Development Strategy Assess CBED’s current fundraising landscape, systems, donor relationships, and opportunities. Develop and implement a comprehensive multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with organizational priorities. Partner across finance, programs, communications, partnerships, and executive leadership to connect fundraising strategy with organizational planning and capacity. Establish annual fundraising plans, revenue projections, benchmarks, and performance metrics. Build internal structures and accountability systems that support sustainable fundraising growth. Leverage fundraising dashboards and performance reports to analyze trends, identify opportunities and risks, and provide strategic recommendations to leadership and the Board that inform fundraising priorities, resource allocation, and decision-making. Grow Individual and Major Giving Build and lead a comprehensive major and individual giving program establishing a sustainable pipeline of high-net-worth, transformational, and emerging philanthropic partners. Lead institutional fundraising strategy in partnership with external grant consultants while expanding relationships with foundation, government, and corporate funders to diversify and strengthen CBED’s philanthropic portfolio. Diversify philanthropic support beyond existing funding sources. Strengthen donor stewardship practices to foster long-term engagement and investment. Expand Revenue Opportunities Strengthen corporate sponsorships, particularly surrounding the Black Men in Education Convening. Expand annual giving initiatives and special campaigns. Lead the development and execution of a diversified fundraising strategy for the Future Teachers of Excellence Fellowship, including identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding foundation, corporate, government, and individual funding partners to ensure the program’s long-term sustainability. Identify philanthropic opportunities to support Teaching Academy expansion and other strategic initiatives. Partner with Leadership and the Board Serve as a