About The Maynard Institute
“This country cannot be the country we want it to be if its story is told by only one group of citizens. Our goal is to give all Americans front-door access to the truth.” -Robert C. Maynard
For more than 45 years, the Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education has fought to push back against the systemic lack of diversity in the news industry through professional development training, collaborations and convenings. We are creating better representation in America’s newsrooms through training programs, fellowships and convenings, that give media professionals of color the tools to become skilled storytellers, empowered executives and inspired entrepreneurs. Our trademark Fault Lines® training offerings are designed for newsrooms seeking to establish diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging within their organizational culture, news coverage and more.
Position Overview
The Director of Development is an inaugural role for the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education. Working in partnership with the Co-Executive Directors, they will drive a comprehensive and multi-faceted revenue strategy for the Institute that includes traditional philanthropic support, corporate partnerships, institutional giving, public policy opportunities and earned income streams, such as fee-for-service. The Director of Development will lead all aspects of fundraising and revenue generation and create meaningful connections to build authentic relationships to fuel Maynard Institute’s mission. They will focus on philanthropic, corporate and institutional donors as primary funding sources, with individual donors as a secondary focus.
Through engagement with existing donors and donor prospects, the Director of Development will help raise awareness and elevate the profile of the Maynard Institute. They will work closely with a tight-knit team of 7 staff to create, execute and iterate on virtual and in-person programming and cultivation events to appeal to new and existing donors.
Contact
Koya Partners, the executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven search, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Karen Yetman Rea and Nikki Lynch of Koya Partners have been exclusively retained for this search. Please submit a compelling cover letter and resume to by filling out our Talent Profile.