Education Program Communications & Fundraising Lead

Job Summary


In this role, you’ll craft compelling stories, build partnerships, and secure resources that support impactful teacher training, mentorship, and education reform programs
In this role, you’ll craft compelling stories, build partnerships, and secure resources that support impactful teacher training, mentorship, and education reform programs.


Key Responsibilities

Communications:


Create and execute a communications strategy that highlights the impact of teacher-focused programs.
Manage social media accounts, newsletters, and press materials to raise public awareness.
Produce content (success stories, blog posts, testimonials) that spotlights teachers, students, and communities.
Collaborate with program teams to translate education outcomes into engaging narratives.
Develop branding assets and maintain consistent visual and messaging guidelines.


Fundraising:


Design and lead fundraising campaigns tailored to educational initiatives and donor interests.
Write compelling grant proposals focused on teacher capacity building, digital literacy, and curriculum development.
Identify and cultivate funding partnerships with education-based donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors.
Maintain a donor CRM and coordinate prompt acknowledgment and stewardship activities.
Plan donor engagement events, including site visits, webinars, or report-back sessions.


Skills & Qualifications


A minimum of 3 years’ experience in non profit communications, fundraising, or education advocacy.
Strong writing and storytelling skills, especially in the education and development space.
Familiarity with digital tools for marketing and donor engagement.
Grant writing experience with a focus on education-related themes.
A deep passion for teacher empowerment, equity in education, and systemic change.
Ability to work independently, juggle multiple priorities, and think creatively in a startup-style team.


Nice to Have:


Experience working with educators or in teacher training initiatives.
Familiarity with education-sector funders (e.g., UNESCO, Global Partnership for Education, local foundations).