Uncommon Schools
The Director, Major Gifts builds and manages a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects, leading the full lifecycle of major gift fundraising from identification and cultivation to securing transformational philanthropic investments. This role involves developing individualized engagement strategies, partnering with school and Home Office leaders, and connecting donors to the organization's mission through meaningful opportunities to invest in student success. The position plays a critical role in expanding philanthropic support and advancing organizational priorities.
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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