Business Development Representative

About CDI The Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) is a non-partisan, non-profit dedicated to equipping the next generation of Americans with the skills to communicate and collaborate across lines of difference. We work with U.S. colleges and universities by providing co-curricular programming for students, professional development for faculty and staff, and strategic guidance to leadership. Our goal is to foster constructive dialogue at every level of the institution and to create the conditions for lasting organizational change. CDI was co-founded by psychologist Jonathan Haidt, the bestselling author of The Righteous Mind and The Anxious Generation. About the Role The Business Development Representative is a critical driver of CDI's growth, responsible for building and expanding the top of our partnerships pipeline. Reporting to the VP of Partnerships, this role is responsible for identifying and engaging prospective higher education partners, generating qualified meetings, and helping CDI reach more colleges and universities at a pivotal moment in our growth. You'll work at the intersection of outreach, strategy, and collaboration, partnering closely with the Demand Generation Manager to convert marketing interest into active conversations, and with Directors and Senior Directors of Partnerships to develop targeted outreach strategies that move prospects toward meaningful engagement. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for someone who is energized by relationship-building, curious about the higher education landscape, motivated by hitting and exceeding goals, and excited to help build a scalable, proactive business development function at a mission-driven organization. Responsibilities Outreach & Prospecting Develop and execute intentional, well-researched outbound outreach strategies (email, phone, LinkedIn, and other channels) to engage prospective partner institutions across the higher education sector Own timely, personalized follow-up on inbound an