Vice President of Development

TEEEM (The Empathy Equality Entrepreneurship Mission) is pleased to work with DRG to conduct this search.

At TEEEM—The Empathy Equality Entrepreneurship Mission—we believe in the extraordinary power of young people to change the world. In a time when global challenges feel both urgent and interconnected, TEEEM exists to unlock the potential of students here in the United States so they can, in turn, unlock possibilities for communities across the globe. Through our immersive educational programs, global partnerships, and hands‑on social entrepreneurship initiatives, we invest in today’s students so they can help build a better, kinder world.

Founded on the principle that small actions can spark profound impact, TEEEM connects students with partner sites across Africa, South America, and beyond—supporting efforts that treat patients, feed children, educate students, empower women, build infrastructure, and provide hope. With ten carefully curated global partnerships and a rapidly expanding network of K–12 schools, TEEEM offers young people a chance to step into the world not only as learners, but as changemakers.

Our organization is driven by a team of educators, travelers, creators, and big‑picture thinkers who share a deep commitment to social impact. With a growing footprint, expanding curriculum, and a surge of national interest, TEEEM is entering an exciting era of innovation and possibility.

At this inflection point in TEEEM’s history, we are seeking a new role, VP of Development, to diversify our revenue, bringing in new, unrestricted revenue, that allows us to deepen our impact and expand our reach. We are seeking a mission‑aligned leader who is inspired by the idea of a “double investment”—one that empowers students and uplifts global communities.

The VP of Development will serve as the revenue and partnerships leader for TEEEM, to build a relationship‑driven development function that supports both near‑term growth and long‑term sustainability. You will translate TEEEM's mission—empowering students to become global leaders through real‑world social entrepreneurship that supports a set of deeply trusted global partner sites—into a compelling case for support across corporate partners, individual donors, and institutional funders.

This role is ideal for a strategic fundraiser who has an entrepreneurial mind and spirit, and expertise in both building external relationships as well as creating and executing practical systems, plans, and rhythms that turn big ideas into measurable results.

You’ll help design and develop scalable partnership models (including sponsorship and engagement opportunities) that strengthen visibility, deepen credibility with the business community, and unlock new, sustainable revenue streams for the organization. This role calls for a creative, entrepreneurial, relationship builder who can balance ambitious growth with operational practicality.

• Take an entrepreneurial approach to fundraising, identifying, and prioritizing the best opportunities for revenue generation and maximizing their potential.
• Move from ideation to implementation by taking ownership of development initiatives, executing strategies independently, and demonstrating follow‑through on organizational priorities.
• Partner closely with internal leaders to design partnership models (e.g., sponsorship of student teams, pitch/innovation events, and skills‑based volunteering) that are compelling, repeatable, and manageable as TEEEM continues to expand its geographic footprint.
• Serve as a visible, trusted ambassador for TEEEM, expanding awareness of the organization’s impact on students and global partner communities through compelling external relationships and engagement.
• Participate in site- and community‑connected engagement as appropriate, helping partners feel meaningfully connected to the people and places TEEEM serves, and strengthening long‑term commitment to the mission.

• Diversify TEEEM’s revenue by securing unrestricted funds for the organization.
• Build a portfolio of individual…