Description
The Opportunity
Maydm is in the middle of a deliberate shift — from a grant-dependent nonprofit to one with a diversified revenue engine built on corporate partnership, earned income, and membership. We’re building a revenue model from a new foundation, launching an evolved corporate partnership program and standing up a new membership committee.
We’re creating this role to lead that work: the Director of Development is the CEO’s second-in-command on revenue, owning grants, corporate partnership, membership, and events as one connected model — not four separate efforts.
You will not inherit a development department running on autopilot. You’ll help build the engine while it’s already moving.
Maydm is a Madison, WI-based nonprofit building a talent pipeline in science, technology, engineering, and math for girls and youth in grades 6–12. Through workshops, immersive summer programs, paid internships, and a credentialed AI pathway, we connect students directly to employers and real workforce opportunities — creating access to STEM learning and career experience that too many students never get, so students can change the face of STEM.
Schedule & Location
Employment type: Full-time Location: Madison, WI (Hybrid — 2–3 days/week on-site) (Maydm Office Location: at 203 Paterson St. Ste.400, Madison WI, 53703
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree or higher (or equivalent professional experience)
5+ years of proven fundraising success, including major-gift or six-figure corporate partnership experience
A demonstrated ability to build and sustain a professional network — and convert it into funded partnerships
Grant writing and grants management experience
Comfort owning a revenue number, not just fundraising activity
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
Own Maydm’s full revenue picture end to end, co-building the annual plan directly with the CEO
Lead our Impact Alliance corporate partnership program — cultivating and closing named prospects across energy, financial services, manufacturing, and technology
Run our grants calendar from research through reporting
Launch and grow Young Professionals in STEM, a new membership program
Design multi-year partnership agreements and track every benefit we promise a partner
Compensation
$70,000–$80,000, plus a performance bonus tied to annual revenue targets. Full benefits package included.
How to Apply
Send your resume, a cover letter, and our application form to hello@maydm.org. Tell us about a partnership or gift you built from a first conversation to a signed, multi-year commitment — and what made it work.