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The Regional Recruitment Manager is responsible for creating a pipeline of qualified and diverse 18 - 25 year old applicants who will be successfully admitted to the City Year corps from an assigned portfolio of accounts within the region. As an exemplary relationship manager, this role inspires and grows relationships at the institutional level and at the regional / national level to attract applicants well - suited to and well - prepared for City Year. As an engaging communicator, this individual coordinates and conducts recruitment visits and presentations, providing excellent customer service to leads and applicants, and serving as an ambassador of City Year values and culture. The Regional Recruitment Manager reports to the Regional Recruitment Director located in Los Angeles. Job Description Recruitment Plan Implementation – Secure applications from primary and incubator   accounts; Application  goals are based on market, regional / national relations, and historical data; and Develop and manage strategic partner accounts which may include college counselor associations and regional / local affiliates of national partnerships. Manage, Grow, and Develop Partnerships – Develop and implement a plan to build strong relationships with key stakeholders such as college career counselors, professors, and administrators, high school guidance counselors, and community leaders that produce a consistent and strong applicant pool from the   portfolio; Develop   and manage the portfolio and key strategic relationship with the goal of expanding the reach of the regional recruitment team; and Model best - practice relationship building. Develop Strong Internal Relationships – Build and manage relationships with home site corps, staff, and leadership to address the evolving needs of recruitment in a local, regional, and national context; Work with regional leadership to facilitate solutions to challenges of competing priorities and ensure that individual site needs are met while achieving overall regional goals; and Inform and implement the Senior AmeriCorps selections process, working closely with   Impact Operations   at home site. Recruitment Events and Activities – Plan and implement 2 - 4 external engagements per week; Develop, coordinate, and conduct presentations at identified colleges and / or high schools and community organizations including career fairs, targeted student groups and classes, and tabling; Create innovative approaches to reach target student populations   including frequent   travel and occasional evening / weekend work. Marketing Activities – Execute local marketing efforts on campuses and at adjacent locations; Measurably raise awareness, familiarity, and understanding of applicant prospects on assigned campuses from portfolio of feeder schools; Build relationships within portfolio accounts that generate media opportunities; and Maintain an active presence on social media to support organizational and team campaigns and support institutional relationships. Customer - Focused Lead Management and Application Generation – Implement standard lead management process to identify and cultivate leads through targeted, customer - focused multi - channel (phone, web, in - person) communication that ensures that leads are well informed about City Year and the AmeriCorps member   experience; and Engage   and support qualified and high priority lead prospects through application submission. Performance Analysis and Strategy – In conjunction with team leadership, develop engagement strategies through use of historical data; Regularly compare activities to applicant and confirm yield and assess Return On Investment for campus activities; In conjunction with Regional Admissions team, use established AmeriCorps member profile to identify trends in successful applicants from portfolio schools; and Use real - time data to report on progress and course correct recruitment activities and strategy as necessary. Regional Recruitment Team Growth and Development – Contribute to weekly calls with regional team to maintain connections and foster collaboration. Manage Talent – May manage at least one campus - based Recruitment Ambassador at top tier school partner to supplement campus   engagement; Conduct   regular check in calls and hold them accountable to marketing and activity goals; and Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Qualifications Demonstrated ability to self - manage time (calendar and scheduling) and prioritizing multiple work streams with minimal oversight. Comfortable in reaching out to new people to build professional relationships. Aware of systemic educational inequalities and strong desire to change it. Ability to travel frequently, multiple times in a week, within the region (rental cars provided for travel) and to multi - day events at City Year’s Headquarters in Boston twice a year. Self-awareness in inclusive communication and interaction with diverse groups of people. Positive, motivating, and inspiring written and verbal communication skills for small (1 – 3) to large (100 +) audiences. Preferred Qualifications Experience developing and maintaining relationships with a diverse group of partners to meet organizational objectives. Experience planning, implementing, and leading creative events engaging a variety of audiences. Non - profit service experience. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

City Year Memphis is seeking a Development Operations Coordinator (DOC) who is responsible for leading Development-related efforts in operations and data management to leverage corporate, event, grant, and constituent information. The Development Operations Coordinator (DOC) reports to the Development Manager and plays an integral role in back-office and administrative functions.  In collaboration with the Development Manager, the DOC ensures the integrity of all data, while maintaining and tracking financial revenue to ensure that quarterly financial goals are met. The Development Operations Coordinator will also create, implement, and support operational systems that will enable the Development team to perform with greater effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability.  Database Management Manage the site’s fundraising database (cychannel – a Salesforce tool), including gift processing, reconciliation reports, financial dashboards, and monthly proposal and revenue reports Oversee gift processing, including processing donations, generating invoices for donors, and producing timely acknowledgement letters Collaborate with the Development Manager to create progress and analysis reports, financial dashboards, and supplemental documents for board meetings, Development Committee meetings, and department meetings. Create campaigns, dashboards, and reports to track individual portfolio goals and accounts Implement best practices, processes, and trainings into the Development department to ensure that the database is being used effectively and efficiently Document and maintain record of all grant and foundation applications, reports and documents for future reference Ensure accuracy of all donor information through regular database maintenance   Operations Support Secure necessary vendors, obtain quotes, secure contracts, and monitor vendor performance for special events to ensure City Year receives exceptional service and value Ensure all department expenses, receipts, and invoices are processed in a timely manner Manage inventory and storage of all department equipment, event supplies, and gift materials Manage meeting logistics for Development Committee, Alumni Board, and Board of Directors Collaborate with Impact Operations Coordinator to identify areas for functional improvements and to drive continual improvements of processes Event & Administrative Support Support Development events, including MLK Day of Service, Comcast Cares Day, Alumni events, and Graduation, through logistical support, online RSVP process, mailing lists, registration, and event reporting Manage event spreadsheets including revenue stages, attendance, benefits, and historical information Create and manage event one pagers that track goals, attendance, fundraising, event details and logistics to create an easily accessible record for the team to compare year over year Coordinate with Impact staff and AmeriCorps members to ensure an accurate and efficient process for in-kinding gifts to support school-based teams Assist with annual appeal mailing, including creation of collateral, mailing logistics, and tracking follow up Facilitate special requests from national headquarters as needed, including updating donor website, providing annual report lists, communication needs, and special mailings Provide additional administrative and operational support to department and site as needed Set up and arrange logistics of prospect/donor visits to schools Work with school-based teams to ensure corps and staff are prepared for visitors and that visitors are minimally disruptive to service and impact Create presentations and print material folders for donor meetings Prepare and distribute visit briefings Donor Stewardship Manage Red Jacket Society Ambassadors through full year of donor cultivation and stewardship including RJS Ambassador bios, letters, event attendance and AmeriCorps member connection to program Manage HQ logistical requests for Red Jacket Society Manage Development Team through thank you note, email, call process as gifts come in Prospect Research Serve as site prospect research point by submitting all prospect research requests to HQ Conduct supplemental research prior to local meetings and asks Corporate, Individual and Foundation prospect identification through internal database and external resources Organizational Initiatives & Site Support Work closely with Development Manager to understand priorities and business goals, and develop strategies to meet the Devo needs Partner with City Year Memphis’ departments and staff to ensure that site-wide goals are met, including, but not limited to, the AmeriCorps member applicant interview process, stakeholder engagement, event and service day participation, and cross-departmental committees Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

The Regional Admissions Manager ensures the admissions needs of the site are met, while supporting the matriculation of a diverse, prepared corps for the entire region. The role implements a consistent process that enables strategic intake, communication, customer service, process management, and placement of applicants at City Year locations. The role works closely with site staff to ensure the right AmeriCorps members are  identified to fill the needs of the site, and will serve as the site point for Orlando and should be able to work in the downtown Orlando office. Responsibilities Implement and Monitor Strategic Admissions and Matriculation Plan: Ensure talent and diversity of applicants across multiple sites within the region with a particular focus on Orlando. Customer Service Delivery: Implement a comprehensive communication and customer service plan; direct responses to general e-mail and telephone contact for City Year locally as well as regionally; respond to and route inquiries to appropriate team(s). Increase Efficiency of Application and Selections Process: Working with regional leadership to identify and establish greater alignment with Service Impact and other relevant departments. Implement Applicant Selections Process: Conduct admissions interviews and support interview days; facilitate applicant selections committees; manage applicant files; ensure AmeriCorps and City Year compliance. Develop Strong Internal Relationships: Build and manage relationships with home site corps, staff, and leadership to address the evolving needs of admissions in a local, regional, and national context; work with regional leadership to facilitate solutions to challenges of competing priorities, and ensure that individual site needs are met while achieving overall regional goals; inform and implement the Senior AmeriCorps selections process, working closely with Impact Operations at the home site. Serve as Home Site Liaison: Conduct annual interview training for selections interviewers at home site; support site leadership with real time recruitment and admissions data; provide local Recruitment and Admissions perspective in decision making process. Confirmed AmeriCorps Member Management: Implement national strategy to retain confirmed AmeriCorps members through mailings, social media engagement, and general customer service; prepare incoming corps for service expectations, identify possible attrition risks within the incoming corps, and support corps background check and registration process. Performance Analysis and Strategy: Compare site-based admissions performance and structure course correction as needed to meet interval goals; use data as a management tool. Team Growth and Development: Attend quarterly regional team meetings, events, and calls; maintain connections and collaboration. Regional Model Growth and Development: In partnership with other members of the National Recruitment and Admissions team, work with admissions teams and site leadership to continue building upon a regional/national recruitment and centralized admissions pool; travel to National Recruitment and Admissions meetings and events as applicable. Qualifications Bachelors degree or equivalent and 1 - 2 years of related experience. Create persuasive written and verbal communication for internal and external audiences. Experience working in a team environment. Exhibit a passion for City Year’s mission and values. Ability to travel within the South Region and to multi-day events at City Year’s Headquarters in Boston as well as an annual Recruitment and Admissions taking place at any one of the City Year sites. Preferred Qualifications Admissions, development, or 1 - 2 years of service experience. City Year admissions or service experience. Experience in sales, customer service, human relations, volunteer, or corporate. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

Ednovate Background Ednovate launched its first school, USC Hybrid High, a personalized learning high school, in 2012. Since then, Ednovate has grown to five schools in Los Angeles County and Orange County. Ednovate is committed to serving in areas where students traditionally lack access to a quality college prep education by building tuition-free, safe and high-performing public schools to neighborhoods that need it the most.  Ednovate is currently planning for our next growth phase as we continue to fulfill our mission to make a positive multigenerational change within the communities we serve and in our profession.   Position Description As a key member of the Leadership Team, the CFO will report directly to the CEO and play a critical role in the overall strategic management of the organization. The CFO will set the financial strategy for Ednovate's $30M operating budget and $50M real estate portfolio, while also designing and delivering effective financial systems across the organization. Additionally, the CFO will steward the organization as it embarks upon its next phase of growth, growing to 11 schools, serving nearly 6,000 students, with a $100M operating budget, and $200M in real estate assets. The CFO will serve as a strategic partner to organizational leaders, providing financial guidance to inform decisions, as well as leading long-term financial strategy, forecasting, and budgeting. The CFO is committed to Ednovate's mission, has deep financial planning and analysis expertise, and is an excellent communicator capable of distilling complex concepts into clear narratives for diverse internal and external audiences, including executives, board members, public officials, funders, and lenders. In carrying out his/her responsibilities, the CFO must be able to manage a complex long-term financial model to support strategic decision-making across the organization. This person will also manage Ednovate's external budgeting and accounting team, ExED, to lead the organization's budgeting process and financial reporting. This position will be based out of the Ednovate Support Team office in Downtown Los Angeles, though time spent in schools will be expected. Duties for this position include, but are not limited to: Organizational Leadership - the CFO will serve as a thought partner to and member of the Ednovate Leadership Team as staff financial lead, setting organizational vision and strategy, mentoring staff, and providing oversight. They will also work closely with the Board of Directors as well as key external stakeholders, including funders, lenders, and authorizers. Strategic & Annual Planning - the CFO will set the financial strategy and lead long-term financial forecasting & budgeting for Ednovate's $30M operating budget. They will review financial systems and processes and drive improvements that will enable leaders at every level of the organization to understand financial impact of decisions and consistently operate favorable to budget. Most importantly, the CFO will see around corners - recognize and anticipate opportunities and challenges as they relate to organizational plans; generate ideas, strategies, and solutions to drive impact. Capital Finance - the CFO will manage the financing strategy for $50M real estate portfolio, and $150M in new campus construction over the next five to ten years. They will also manage relationships with funding partners and lead project financing efforts to ensure timely acquisition of new permanent facilities.    Financial Planning and Analysis - the CFO will manage a complex long-term financial model to support strategic decision-making and long-term sustainability across the organization including the development of alternative long-range and short-range scenarios. They will also define metrics to monitor and predict the financial performance of entities across the organization, develop systems to track performance metrics and make decisions around resource allocation. Budgeting, Forecasting, and Reporting - the CFO will lead the annual budgeting process, partnering with stakeholders across the organization, culminating with financially healthy budgets. They will oversee the budget implementation during the fiscal year, managing ExEd to ensure budgets are accurate and support solid decision-making.  Key financial metrics will be presented on a monthly basis to ensure all key stakeholders routinely review performance to budget. Management and Oversight - the CFO will oversee all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for the organization, in conjunction with the Board of Directors, the Audit Committee, and the Finance/Business Advisory Group. They will also manage and inspire the 4+ person ExEd external budgeting and accounting team.  Candidate Qualifications MBA or other advanced degree, or comparable experience of a minimum of 12 years Minimum of 5+ years of progressive senior responsibility in developing and building out FP&A function with a major company or division of a large corporation. Experience in a not-for-profit/school environment is preferred but not required.  Knowledge of capital and debt markets landscape, including facilities financing options,  is a plus but not required Track record of building, leading, and inspiring effective teams; evidence of building an outcomes/data-driven team culture and coaching/developing others to maximize their potential Budget development and implementation experience in a complex organization Highly effective communicator, capable of distilling complex concepts Highly systems and process-oriented Strong project management skills and ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of constituents A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced and hard-working environment Ednovate Non-Negotiables A history of high achievement and results Impressive work ethic ("good isn't good enough") Clear passion for Ednovate's Mission Obsessive attention to detail Service-focused mentality A belief that all Ednovate students will succeed in college and make a Positive Multigenerational Change Application Process Interested candidates should begin the process by submitting an application through Ednovate's website at http://www.ednovate.org/careers Compensation Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive compensation plan will include a competitive benefits package. Statement of Non-Discrimination Ednovate does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

About College Track College Track is a national nonprofit that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From ninth grade through college graduation, students access academic, financial, and social-emotional support along with one-on-one coaching, career exposure, and other holistic growth opportunities. Our uniquely seamless, 10-year commitment to students and individualized approach are the keys to our ongoing transformative impact: College Track students graduate from four-year colleges at double the rate of their low-income and first-generation peers; and, five years after graduation, 87% of alumni earn more than their parents.   Over more than 20 years, College Track has grown from a cohort of 25 students in a single East Palo Alto center to a network of 10 College Track centers across California, Colorado, New Orleans, and the D.C. Metro Area that now serve more than 3,200 students. With a disciplined approach to growth, we have increased the number of students we serve and continuously improved the quality and impact of the services we provide. By 2020, College Track will empower more than 3,650 students as they pursue four-year college degrees and celebrate 750 alumni rising in the workforce as models to their families, friends, and communities.   To learn more, please visit www.collegetrack.org   Our Values At College Track, our values drive the way we do our work, and we look for individuals who share our passion. We blend an entrepreneurial spirit with our nonprofit roots, cultivating a dynamic culture where everyone's contributions are valued and encouraged.         COMMITMENT: We have an unwavering belief in our students.       PASSION: We are dedicated to changing our nation’s college completion story.       JOY: We create environments rich with smiles and laughter.       AUTHENTICITY: We believe relationships matter.       EXCELLENCE: Our students deserve nothing but the best.   Position Overview Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Director of Development Operations will play the critical role ensuring College Track raises more than $40m annually by 2024. The Director of Development Operations will lead critical elements of our fundraising operational infrastructure and support a data driven approach to growing revenue. This role will lead the organization’s Salesforce, gift processing, data analytics strategy, and prospect research function, including directly managing a prospect researcher and Development Associate. Additionally, this role will lead our annual revenue forecasting process, serve as the main point of contact between the organization’s finance and organizational performance teams and lead the development and implementation of our development onboarding and off-boarding processes.   The Director of Development Operations’ responsibilities include: Lead the Development team’s donor database strategy, ensuring the system is utilized across the Development team as a strategic tool to meet organizational goals Lead the organization’s data and analytics strategy, supporting regional development teams with accurate and useful data to drive local fundraising strategies and tactics. Lead our prospect research function, directly managing a prospect research manager and ensuring College Track implements a prospect rating system and build’s its capacity to identify qualified donor prospects. Lead College Track’s Development onboarding and off-boarding strategy, working closely with hiring managers to ensure new hires experience a comprehensive onboarding experience. Lead the organization’s strategy for Salesforce training for development staff. Lead College Track’s development knowledge management strategy. Collaborate with the Vice President of Development and the Donor Stewardship Manager to create and execute a comprehensive donor stewardship strategy Serve as the primary Point of Contact for collaboration with the Finance team Serve as the primary Point of Contact for collaboration with the Organizational Performance team Lead the logistics for rolling out strategic initiatives within the development team Conduct monthly reconciliation exercises with the Finance team  Develop and manage a gift processing system that meets donor needs and provides our Finance team with information necessary to meet accounting purposes. Directly manage the Development Associate. Export weekly reports of fiscal pipeline and save to Box Salesforce folder.   Skills & Experience Required First and foremost, the Director of Development Operations must embrace College Track’s vision for transforming low-income communities into places where college readiness and college graduation are the norms. Additionally, candidates must posses the following qualifications: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in an nonprofit, school, or other entrepreneurial, high-performing organization Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Proven record of successful fundraising; experience designing and implementing comprehensive operational strategies that support fundraising from multiple revenue streams. Superior relationship-building and interpersonal skills which enable rapport-building with internal and external stakeholders Agility and the capability to think strategically while executing tactically within in a lean and resource- constrained environment Demonstrated project management skills that enable the execution of complex, multi-stakeholder projects Demonstrated experience with sophisticated database management and/or significant Salesforce skills - leveraging Salesforce as a primary tool in managing communication and driving strategic and tactical planning Ability to analyze data in order to detect important trends that should inform strategic development Superior organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail A constant learner who is interested in being a proactive, positive member of the team   Compensation & Benefits College Track offers a competitive salary based on the organization’s compensation philosophy, which is grounded in market data. We also offer comprehensive health & welfare benefits and top of the market paid time off.   To Apply Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter with your application. We will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration. No phone inquiries please. College Track is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

About College Track College Track is a national nonprofit that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From ninth grade through college graduation, students access academic, financial, and social-emotional support along with one-on-one coaching, career exposure, and other holistic growth opportunities. Our uniquely seamless, 10-year commitment to students and individualized approach are the keys to our ongoing transformative impact: College Track students graduate from four-year colleges at double the rate of their low-income and first-generation peers; and, five years after graduation, 87% of alumni earn more than their parents. Over more than 20 years, College Track has grown from a cohort of 25 students in a single East Palo Alto center to a network of 10 College Track centers across California, Colorado, New Orleans, and the D.C. Metro Area that now serve more than 3,200 students. With a disciplined approach to growth, we have increased the number of students we serve and continuously improved the quality and impact of the services we provide. By 2020, College Track will empower more than 3,650 students as they pursue four-year college degrees and celebrate 750 alumni rising in the workforce as models to their families, friends, and communities. To learn more, please visit www.collegetrack.org   Our Values   At College Track, our values drive the way we do our work, and we look for individuals who share our passion. We blend an entrepreneurial spirit with our nonprofit roots, cultivating a dynamic culture where everyone's contributions are valued and encouraged.         COMMITMENT: We have an unwavering belief in our students.       PASSION: We are dedicated to changing our nation’s college completion story.       JOY: We create environments rich with smiles and laughter.       AUTHENTICITY: We believe relationships matter.       EXCELLENCE: Our students deserve nothing but the best.   Position Overview   Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Director of Proposals plays a critical role in enabling College Track to raise more than $40m annually by 2024. Responsible for leading our proposal strategy, the Director of Proposals will lead a team of grant writers to develop authentic, persuasive, compelling, and inspiring proposals and reports that secure funding from foundations, corporations, individual philanthropists, and government organizations. Additionally, the Director of Proposals will own responsibility for articulating the unique value of College Track to external funder audiences through the development of a Case for Support, Vision for Impact, and other high-leveraged communication tools.   The Director of Proposals responsibilities include:   Lead the organization’s proposal strategy, growing the ability of the proposal team to write all funding proposals and reports. Design and implement a proposal tracking system that enables collaboration between regions and proposal team. Lead the development of high-impact proposals and fundraising tools, including Cases for Support and the organization’s Vision for Impact. Directly manage a team of two grant writers Collaborate with the Director of Development Operations to ensure Salesforce can be used to manage a growing proposal pipeline that supports multiple regions. Lead the proposal team to engage in the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundations, corporations, individuals and government entities. Lead the proposal team to collaborate with College Track national departments—Finance, Organizational Performance, Program, and Human Resources—to gather information necessary to report to current funders. Ensure the proposal team complies with grant report and proposal requirements, utilizing templates and providing mandatory information in a persuasive, thoughtful, sophisticated writing style. Build and maintain a knowledge sharing system capable of maximizing the development team’s collective grant proposals and reports. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of College Track history and programming across all regions to create clear, concise, and compelling reports and proposals. Compile and manage excellent historical and prospective data to effectively prioritize work; Salesforce experience is highly preferred.   Skills & Experience Required   First and foremost, the Director of Proposals must embrace College Track’s vision for transforming low-income communities into places where college readiness and college graduation are the norms. Additionally, candidates must posses the following qualifications:   Minimum of 7-10 years experience writing proposals, grants and program reports, with a proven track record of raising money from foundation, corporation, and government sources; experience writing for multiple regions is preferred. Demonstrated ability to create and implement a system to support a team’s ability to meet proposal writing outcomes. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; highest priority is the ability to write clear, concise, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals/reports; in essence, highly sophisticated writing skills required. Exceptional ability to monitor and meet deadlines. Knowledge of fundraising techniques and strategies. Excellent computer skills with all Microsoft Office programs; Salesforce experience preferred. Understanding of budgeting process, with the ability to create compelling narratives based on the organization’s financial data. Strong interpersonal and process management skills, with a strong interest in and talent for working on teams. Undergraduate degree in communications, English, writing, or similar field.   Compensation & Benefits   College Track offers a competitive salary based on the organization’s compensation philosophy, which is grounded in market data. We also offer comprehensive health & welfare benefits and top of the market paid time off.   To Apply Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter with your application. We will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration. No phone inquiries please.   College Track is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

About College Track   College Track is a national nonprofit that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From ninth grade through college graduation, students access academic, financial, and social-emotional support along with one-on-one coaching, career exposure, and other holistic growth opportunities. Our uniquely seamless, 10-year commitment to students and individualized approach are the keys to our ongoing transformative impact: College Track students graduate from four-year colleges at double the rate of their low-income and first-generation peers; and, five years after graduation, 87% of alumni earn more than their parents.   Over more than 20 years, College Track has grown from a cohort of 25 students in a single East Palo Alto center to a network of 10 College Track centers across California, Colorado, New Orleans, and the D.C. Metro Area that now serve more than 3,200 students. With a disciplined approach to growth, we have increased the number of students we serve and continuously improved the quality and impact of the services we provide. By 2020, College Track will empower more than 3,650 students as they pursue four-year college degrees and celebrate 750 alumni rising in the workforce as models to their families, friends, and communities.   To learn more, please visit www.collegetrack.org   Our Values   At College Track, our values drive the way we do our work, and we look for individuals who share our passion. We blend an entrepreneurial spirit with our nonprofit roots, cultivating a dynamic culture where everyone's contributions are valued and encouraged.   COMMITMENT: We have an unwavering belief in our students.   PASSION: We are dedicated to changing our nation’s college completion story.   JOY: We create environments rich with smiles and laughter.   AUTHENTICITY: We believe relationships matter.   EXCELLENCE: Our students deserve nothing but the best.   Position Overview   College Track seeks a driven and organized Grant Writer who has strong and persuasive writing skills and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This position provides an essential role to the organization, creating the grant proposals and reports that enable multiple regions to serve more than 3,200 students in 2019-20. The Grant Writer must be passionate about empowering students from underserved communities to graduate from college. Location:   College Track seeks a Grant Writer to work out of our national headquarters in Oakland, CA or one of our regional offices in   Sacramento, CA Los Angeles, CA Denver, CO New Orleans, LA Suitland, MD (D.C. Metro Area) Primary Responsibilities Conduct the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundations, corporations, individuals, and government entities. Collaborate with College Track national departments—Finance, Organizational Performance, Program, and Human Resources—and regional teams to gather information necessary to report to current funders. Comply with grant report and proposal requirements, utilizing templates and providing mandatory information in a persuasive, thoughtful, and sophisticated writing style. Build and maintain a knowledge sharing system capable of maximizing the development team’s collective grant proposals and reports. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of College Track history and programming across all regions—Bay Area, Sacramento, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and Colorado—to create clear, concise, and compelling reports and proposals. Compile and manage excellent historical and prospective data to effectively prioritize work; Salesforce experience is highly preferred.   Skills & Experience Required Minimum of 3 years experience grant writing and reporting, with a proven track record of raising money from foundation, corporation, and government sources; experience writing for multiple regions is preferred. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal; highest priority is the ability to write clear, concise, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals/reports; in essence, highly sophisticated writing skills are required. Excellent ability to monitor and meet deadlines. Knowledge of fundraising techniques and strategies. Excellent computer skills with all Microsoft Office programs; Salesforce experience preferred. Understanding of budgeting process, with the ability to create compelling narratives based on the organization’s financial data. Strong interpersonal and process management skills, with a strong interest in and talent for working on teams. Undergraduate degree in communications, English, writing, or similar field.   Compensation & Benefits   College Track offers a competitive salary based on the organization’s compensation philosophy, which is grounded in market data. We also offer comprehensive health & welfare benefits and top of the market paid time off. To Apply   Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter with your application. We will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration. No phone inquiries please.   College Track is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.  

Ednovate Background Ednovate launched its first school, USC Hybrid High, a personalized learning high school, in 2012. Since then, Ednovate has grown to five schools and is on a trajectory to continue to grow over the next several years. Ednovate is committed to serving in areas where students traditionally lack access to a quality college prep education by building tuition-free, safe, and high-performing public schools to serve neighborhoods that need it the most. Ednovate is currently planning for our next growth phase as we continue to fulfill our mission to make a positive multigenerational change within the communities we serve and in our profession. Position Description We are seeking an Operations Support Associate whose primary role will be to provide high-quality customer service and support for all operational matters at our schools and network office.  This will primarily entail managing and expanding the network help desk ticketing system. Additionally, this member of the Operations team will support the creation and tracking of project plans for each team quarterly goal in order to optimize resources and clearly identify a path to achieving each goal. The ideal candidate for this position is process driven, detail oriented and an excellent communicator who enjoys working with school-based leaders, staff and students.  The candidate needs to possess strong organization, attention to detail and self-management skills. This position will be a critical part of the Ednovate Support Operations Team, working closely with school leaders, school operations staff and teachers.  This position will report to the COO and will be based out of the Ednovate Support Team offices in South LA and Downtown, though some time spent in schools will be expected. The Operation Support Associate's duties include, but are not limited to: Help Desk Management Manage a help desk system for all network operations related concerns with a response rate within 48 hours or less for all tickets.   Manage/supervise the day-to-day operations of the Help Desk including setting standards and proper expectations to ensure our customers are receiving responsive and complete operational support services.  Ensure that tickets are properly assigned, documented, updated and closed daily. Collect real-time data to track trends and facilitate constant improvement in response to support where schools need it most. Train network and school staff members to standardize ticket submission and optimize their use of the help desk features. B2B / B2C, Experience "communicating" with 2nd & 3rd level support Help Desk Expansion Expand the existing help desk to be able to receive tickets in multiple operational and compliance categories, to include:  SIS, school nutrition, facilities, finance & budgeting, procurement, and attendance. Expansion to include leveraging Zen Desk features for customer support and data analytics. Collect and analyze new help desk data to drive Ops team resource planning and school support focus for next school year. Operations Project Management Support Work closely with the COO and Network Operations team to identify quarterly projects/priorities aligned to the strategic plan goals. Ensure all quarterly priorities have clear project plans that map resources and timelines to each project ensuring on-time achievement of each priority. Support network-wide events and initiatives to ensure cross team projects have clear plans, owners, mapped resources and lead times. Candidate Qualifications A proactive self-starter with the ability to multitask, establish and rearrange priorities, and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment Project management experience Basic help desk system administration experience Strong analytical skills Relentless results-orientation Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of constituents Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Knowledge of public education and charter schools preferred, but not required Belief that all Ednovate students will succeed in college and make a Positive Multigenerational Change Unwavering determination to do whatever it takes to help our students succeed Ednovate Non-Negotiables A history of high achievement and results Impressive work ethic ("good isn't good enough") Clear passion for Ednovate's Mission Obsessive attention to detail Serviced-focused mentality Application Process Interested candidates should begin the process by submitting an application through Ednovate's website at http://www.ednovate.org/careers Compensation Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive compensation plan will include a bonus incentive and a competitive benefits package. Statement of Non-Discrimination Ednovate does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

About inquirED inquirED , LLC was founded in 2017 to empower all teachers to inspire inquiry. Our team believes deeply in the power of inquiry-based learning (IBL) to create life-long learners, prepared for 21st century careers. We also know that for many teachers, implementing IBL can be extremely difficult. inquirED makes IBL possible in any classroom by providing curriculum and embedded professional learning for teachers to implement and master inquiry-based teaching. About the Role We’re looking for a relational leader to grow partnerships across the country. Working closely with the Director of Marketing, the Director of Partnerships will cultivate relationships with school and district leads to move towards closed deals and work closely with existing partners to ensure successful implementation and retention. This is a unique opportunity to join an early stage start-up as we envision our product and team from the ground up. You’ll have the opportunity to define and refine our approach to sales. Why Join Us? Ability to pave the path Small team, quick decisions Opportunity to participate in equity plan Remote team - no limitations on geography Unlimited PTO for early team members What We Are Looking For Strong relationship building and networking skills Systems orientation/organized - able to use an existing customer relationship management system to organize and manage relationships with current and potential partners Experience in K-12 education - administrative experience preferred A leader and an executor - will roll up their sleeves and get into the weeds when needed but can also lead a team Willingness to be scrappy, creative, and unconventional A passion for inquirED's mission and a strong interest in defining ed sales and marketing Ability to travel ~30% of the time Salary commensurate with experience.

Development Director - KIPP Texas, Dallas   ABOUT KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS   For more than 15 years, KIPP Austin, KIPP Dallas-Fort Worth, KIPP Houston, and KIPP San Antonio have put thousands of KIPPsters on the path to and through college. Last year, we collectively educated over 25,000 students in more than 50 schools, covering a geographic area of over 400 miles. Our regions have a long history of informal collaboration, with teachers and staff members sharing ideas, curricula, professional development, facilities, finances, end-of-year field trips, and more. As we look to the next academic year, all KIPP schools in Texas are seeking to officially join forces as KIPP Texas Public Schools.   The Opportunity   The Development Director will ensure KIPP Texas’s fiscal health through developing and implementing an innovative fundraising plan. Specifically, the Development Director will manage all fundraising initiatives in the Dallas region, including the annual fund and growth campaigns. In doing so, they are responsible for creating and implementing short and long term action plans to solicit major gifts and corporate giving. As leader of the Dallas development team, they will oversee significant donor relationships; identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts; and fundraising events. Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Development, the Development Director will work closely with the Regional Superintendent, the Regional Board of Directors, and the Chief Growth Officer.      Key Responsibilities   Develop a diversified funding base to sustain KIPP Texas ongoing financial needs and cultivate critical relationships with Dallas donors. Devise and implement a comprehensive, innovative fundraising plan that includes research, identification, solicitation, and cultivation for short and long term fundraising campaigns Serve as representative of KIPP Texas to external Dallas funding community Cultivate existing and develop new funder relationships Execute vision and oversee local fundraising events Promote KIPP Texas through in-person, phone, and email conversations and seek out potential corporate and financial donors Maintain relationships with current KIPP donors by keeping them informed about KIPP Texas and the Dallas region and by being accessible to answer questions that donors may have Meet regularly with regional and campus academic leaders to stay informed about the financial needs of each KIPP school to guide the direction of fundraising Work closely with KIPP Texas Grants Team and Finance Team to complete reporting and compliance requirements as needed Other duties as assigned by Deputy Chief of Development   Coach and Manage Regional Development Team Oversee goal-setting, performance management, and professional development of Development Manager Progress-monitor performance relative to goals Delegate and review work projects as needed   Manage Relations and Giving of Regional Board of Directors Work with Deputy Chief of Development and Regional Board of Directors to develop strategies to initiate and meet fundraising goals Prepare all development reports   Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's Degree required; Masters degree preferred 5+ years of experience in fundraising, volunteer management and nonprofit event coordination, including significant success with major gifts, corporations, foundations and government sources Proven track record of meeting annual fundraising goals Knowledge of the local philanthropic community Strong record of engaging board members, and direct solicitation of major donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations Experience working with non-profit or education organizations in a fiscal capacity Comprehensive experience tracking development in relation to income projections and departmental budgets Comprehensive experience in collaborating with a finance team to ensure long-term sustainability Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated and have the ability to act in a manner that will reflect positively on the organization Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and facilitation skills Personnel management experience Evening and weekend hours required at certain times of the year Proficiency in MS Office Suite, MailChimp, Raiser’s Edge, and social media Model positive and healthy character traits and habits, such as being organized, consistent, and understanding Unquestioned integrity and commitment to the KIPP Texas mission Compensation and Benefits Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise. A competitive benefits package is also offered.   ABOUT KIPP KIPP is a non-profit network of 200 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle, and high school students.  We believe that all students will learn and achieve at high levels if given the opportunity. Our mission is to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to seize those opportunities. Great education transforms lives.     KIPP provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.