Uncommon Schools
As the Director of Major Gifts at Uncommon Schools, you will build and manage a portfolio of high-net-worth donors to drive significant philanthropic support. This role involves crafting tailored fundraising strategies, leading direct donor engagement, and collaborating with internal teams to translate the school's impact into compelling giving opportunities. The position requires overseeing the full lifecycle of major gift fundraising from initial prospecting through solicitation and long-term stewardship.
Headquarters
New York, New York, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
2005
Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit charter management organization that operates public K–12 college-preparatory schools across Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. Its network serves primarily low-income, urban students and focuses on raising academic achievement and college completion through rigorous instruction and clear performance goals. Uncommon provides centralized supports—curriculum, teacher and leader development, data-driven coaching, and operational services—to help schools deliver consistent, measurable results.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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