[Hiring] Director, Development & Partnerships @Partners for Public Good

Role Description

PPG seeks a strategic and entrepreneurial leader to design and drive the organization’s revenue strategy. As a member of PPG’s senior leadership team, the Director, Development & Partnerships will shape how PPG sustains and scales impact; aligning fundraising with programmatic priorities, organizational growth, and long-term financial sustainability. This role will guide how PPG secures philanthropic support while also expanding and diversifying resource development through state and local government contracts for direct services and other strategic partnerships.

The Director will report to the CEO and collaborate with senior leadership across PPG to design and drive strategies that expand the organization’s work through philanthropic funding, public-private partnerships, and government contracts. This is a builder and leader role: designing strategy, strengthening systems, and enabling teams across PPG to effectively contribute to organizational growth and stability.

Responsibilities

• Revenue Strategy & Program Leadership
  • Develop and lead PPG’s overall revenue strategy across philanthropic funding, contracting, and partnerships.
  • Set annual and multi-year revenue goals aligned with organizational priorities and growth trajectory.
  • Partner with strategy and programmatic leaders to evaluate and position PPG’s work for funding opportunities.
  • Support program teams in identifying and pursuing new opportunities with philanthropic partners and state and local governments.
  • In collaboration with our operations team, build systems to track, forecast, and manage relationships and revenue.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Build and steward relationships with institutional funders, including foundations and philanthropic partners.
  • Identify and cultivate partnerships with peer organizations for joint funding proposals.
  • Develop and oversee high-quality grant proposals, reports, and funder communications.
  • Partner with senior leadership to engage funders and external stakeholders in support of PPG’s mission.
  • Represent PPG externally at conferences, convenings, and meetings.
• Delivery and Impact
  • Produce imaginative, high-impact, compelling proposals that advance PPG’s mission.
  • Deliver clear, artfully written deliverables including slides, memos, and proposals.
  • Quickly generate high value ideas in strategy meetings and collaborate effectively with internal teams.
  • Maintain robust working knowledge of the field: trends in government needs and upcoming policy changes.
  • Advise PPG staff on framing and project shaping for maximum impact.
• People Management
  • Build and lead a high-performing development function over time.
  • Establish clear goals, systems, and expectations that enable team members to succeed.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
  • Promote a culture of philanthropy and shared ownership of revenue generation.
• Organizational Leadership
  • Collaborate with Directors and senior leadership on organizational strategy and growth.
  • Work cross-functionally to align revenue strategy with programmatic and operational priorities.
  • Lead and support resource planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Positively shape organizational culture, promoting equity and accountability.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of relevant experience in development, strategic revenue growth, or consulting.
• Demonstrated experience securing institutional funding and/or revenue through partnerships.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong writing and communication skills, including experience developing proposals.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and aligning teams around strategic goals.
• At least four years of direct people management experience.
• Willingness to travel as needed (approximately 5-7 times per year).

Requirements

• Deadline to Apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. All applications received by June 5 will be considered.
• Compensation: The salary for this role is $169,620 plus benefits.
• Start date: The desired start date for this role is July or August 2026.
• This position is grant-funded. Employment is contingent on continuation of funds.
• Physical Demands: This position requires sitting, talking, listening, reading, and writing for up to 8 hours per day.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off includes: 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 3 personal days, 2 floating holidays, 12 paid holidays, and a winter recess.
• Employer match for retirement savings and paid parental leave.
• Access to backup care for caregiving needs.
• Work-from-home stipends or shared office space options.

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Partners for Public Good is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Partners for Public Good is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in the hiring process. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact info(at)partnersforpublicgood.org.