Senior Director, Philanthropy (Corporate & Foundation Relations) - Remote

About Us At the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI), we are a vibrant, nonprofit organization committed to transforming education. We believe that every student deserves access to high-quality math and science education. Since our founding in 2, we’ve empowered over 2.9 million students and 72,000 teachers across 1,800 high schools in 43 states.

Our staff are the heartbeat of our mission, driving impactful programs that foster success in the 21st-century global economy. NMSI is a remote-first organization, allowing staff members to work primarily from their home office. Staff must have a dedicated, distraction-free workspace with reliable high-speed internet.

We value autonomy, flexibility, and effective communication across time zones, and support a culture of collaboration through virtual tools and regular check-ins. What You’ll Do All Day As Senior Director, Philanthropy (Corporate join them in external meetings; drive coordinated follow‑up; and ensure a polished, strategic executive presence in all philanthropy touchpoints. Coach and develop philanthropy staff: Provide strategic guidance, coaching, and professional development for direct and dotted‑line reports, fostering strong performance, clear priorities, and inclusive culture.

Leadership, Culture, crafting compelling, funder‑aligned narratives; developing clear and accurate budgets and budget narratives; translating data into persuasive insights; and collaborating across teams for inputs. An Exceptional Communicator: Clarity and precision in written and verbal communication with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences, including executives, donors, program staff, and external partners. Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Salesforce and other fundraising tools, with the ability to maintain disciplined pipeline management and data accuracy.

A Strategic Thinker: Ability to anticipate challenges and opportunities, navigating complex situations with clarity and foresight to achieve long-term goals. Results-Driven: A focus on prioritizing tasks, solving problems, and delivering measurable results that advance organizational priorities. A Nimble Learner: Adaptable and curious, able to quickly learn new concepts, apply feedback, and approach challenges with creativity and resilience.

Team-Oriented: Skilled at building strong partnerships and fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and drives collective success. Physical Requirements: Remote employees working from a home office must be able to sit or stand for extended periods, use a computer and other standard office equipment, and have the capability to perform the required tasks and participate in virtual meetings, as well as occasionally in-person meetings. Employees must be able to travel overnight away from their home office environment as needed.

Reasonable accommodation can be arranged if necessary. What Do We Offer? The starting salary range for this position is $161,567 to $185,802, commensurate with experience.

We take pay equity seriously and strive to ensure fair compensation for all team members. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: Medical, dental, and vision coverage (85% paid for employees and a significant portion for dependents) 401(k) with up to 6% employer match, fully vested on day one Potential annual salary increases and bonuses based on organizational performance Referral bonuses A remote-first work environment Monthly telecommunications stipend 25 paid holidays, including a one-week summer break and two-week winter break Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 14 days per year that begins accruing with your first paycheck A paid personal day that is immediately available on your start date Access to LinkedIn Learning for continuous professional development Annual gift card for birthdays and work anniversaries, plus additional perks for significant milestone anniversaries, including paid sabbaticals and cash bonuses Nine weeks of fully paid parental leave, applicable regardless of gender identity, and includes births by surrogate, adoption, or foster placement of a child Additional Information Candidates must pass county, state, and federal-level criminal background checks as a condition of employment. Positions with fiduciary responsibilities may require additional checks.

This job description is not exhaustive; additional functions and requirements may be assigned as necessary. Equal Opportunity Employer NMSI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. We comply with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.