Chief Growth Officer

What We Do

At Leading Educators (LE), we know that excellent teaching is the most important driver of student success. The moment a student steps foot in the classroom, their opportunity to learn depends on how prepared their teacher is to translate complex content knowledge, standards, and their knowledge of that student into lessons that help them learn deeply and apply their thinking to the real world.

That’s a big lift, and it often happens alone. As a national nonprofit, we partner with school systems to overcome persistent instructional challenges, foster intentional collaboration and adult learning by design, and ignite new possibilities through systemic solutions at the intersection of teaching, talent, and technology.

We work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators at every level of the education system to strengthen their instructional and leadership practices, bring a vision for excellent instruction to life with consistency, and ensure every student reaches their full potential.

Through direct support, strategic advising, innovation pilots, and best-in-class research, we help educators work toward a future where every student is ready to thrive. Learn more about our work at leadingeducators.org.

Candidate Application Deadline: 3/17/25

Position

At Leading Educators, we believe that exceptional teaching transforms lives—and we are looking for a strategic, dynamic, and visionary leader to help expand our impact. As Chief Growth Officer (CGO), you will play a critical role in scaling our work, securing the resources needed to fuel our mission, and positioning Leading Educators as the premier professional learning provider for school systems nationwide.

This is a unique opportunity for an influential executive who thrives in a high-energy, mission-driven environment and is excited by the challenge of building strategic partnerships, and driving organizational growth at scale. You will lead and oversee business development, fundraising, and brand strategy, ensuring seamless alignment across these areas to maximize engagement, revenue generation, and market expansion.

The CGO will directly manage the Senior Vice President of Partnerships & Marketing and the Senior Vice President of Development, guiding their teams to build high-impact relationships with district leaders, funders, and policymakers. You will also oversee marketing and communications efforts, ensuring that Leading Educators is positioned as the go-to thought leader in professional learning.

Do you have expertise in…

• Building and leading multi-year growth strategies aligned with organizational impact and financial sustainability?
• Securing multimillion-dollar funding through philanthropic partnerships, corporate sponsorships, and major donors?
• Developing and executing business development strategies that expand market reach and reduce reliance on RFP-driven sales?
• Publicly positioning an organization as a thought leader through speaking engagements, media interactions, and strategic storytelling?
• Managing high-level relationships with district leaders, funders, and education policymakers to drive sustainable impact?

Do you enjoy…

• Engaging with senior education leaders, policymakers, and philanthropic partners to create transformative partnerships?
• Leading high-performing business development and fundraising teams to achieve ambitious growth goals?
• Representing an organization as a dynamic and influential voice in the national education landscape?
• Overseeing brand positioning and external engagement to elevate an organization’s visibility and thought leadership?
• Driving mission-driven growth strategies that expand access to high-quality professional learning for educators?

If you've answered affirmatively to these questions and meet the following prerequisites, we urge you to seize this opportunity. This role calls for the following:

• 15+ years of executive leadership experience in growth, fundraising, partnerships, or business development within education, nonprofit, or social impact sectors.
• A proven track record of securing multimillion-dollar funding from foundations, corporate partners, and high-net-worth donors.
• Exceptional relationship management skills, with the ability to cultivate and steward funders, district leaders, and strategic partners.
• Experience leading marketing, fundraising, and business development efforts to drive revenue and increase brand visibility.
• Strong public presence, with experience in speaking engagements, media interactions, and thought leadership in education.
• A data-driven approach to tracking growth, engagement, and revenue strategies using tools like Salesforce.

Travel Requirements

This is a remote position that requires up to 40% travel

• National travel for org retreats, programming, job related travel, donor meetings or professional development 
• Outside of the above mentioned travel, this person will work from a home office that must be located anywhere within the U.S. 

Why Work at Leading Educators? 

Imagine being part of an organization where your ideas and perspectives are highly valued. At Leading Educators, we believe in fostering individual strengths, encouraging personal growth, and embracing innovative ideas. If you thrive in a remote working environment, with the added excitement of travel, we're the perfect fit for you. By joining us, you become part of a powerful community of peers nationwide. Regardless of your location, you possess the power to make a significant impact on both students and teachers who rely on us daily. Join Leading Educators and become an integral part of driving progress in education. 

Learn About Our Mission & Values:

Mission: Leading Educators partners with school systems to sustain the teaching, leadership, and conditions for every student to succeed in school and in life.

Values:

• Build on strengths: We affirm and begin with the unique and collective talents, experiences, and wisdom of ourselves and others.Continuously learn: We develop ourselves and others. We apply new learning and deepened self-awareness to our relationships and practices.
• Prioritize people: We build trust and reflect on the impact of different perspectives and experiences.
• Champion success for all: We re-imagine structures, habits, and mindsets to ensure every learner has access to evidence-based learning opportunities.

Benefits

• Compensation: 
  • The compensation range for this position is between $162,444, with a midpoint of $219,300, and a maximum of $276,156 annually. Candidates, whether newly hired or transitioning into the role, can generally expect a salary based on internal alignment.
• Benefits:
  • 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees. Additional premium costs are covered 60% by Leading Educators for partners and dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans. 4% matching 401k plan, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare and commuter expenses, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefits are valued at or above $9,000 for employees.
• Time Off: 
  • First three years of employment, full time staff accrue 22 days a year. 
  • Five additional days are accrued after the third and sixth year of employment.
  • Leading Educators also offer 16 additional paid days off for various holidays, including three floating holidays staff may use at their discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employment 

Leading Educators is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Apply: https://leadingeducators.org/careers/opportunities