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Grant Writer The Grant Writer is a full-time position responsible for a portfolio of development projects, with significant focus on government grants, as well as research, reporting, and strategic initiatives.   Background Entrepreneurial Ventures in Education is a non-profit organization working to improve the educational performance and life opportunities of children who live in underserved communities. Our flagship program, Phalen Leadership Academies, is a school turnaround operator that works to transform underperforming schools into high-quality schools that children need and deserve.   Founded in 2013, PLA is currently serving over 5,000 children across 14 schools. Over 90% of PLA scholars are eligible for free school meals. We have developed a model that has successfully partnered with public schools and districts to raise student achievement, consistently transforming underperforming schools into A-rated schools. Our scholars experience significantly higher academic growth both at the local level and nationwide. Core pillars of the PLA model include rigorous curriculum; a coaching cycle that grows educators; daily enrichment opportunities; and authentic partnership with families.   At PLA, we believe that with the right education, all children can fulfill their tremendous innate potential.   Position Overview   The Grant Writer will help maximize financial support to Phalen Leadership Academies by developing compelling responses to operator management opportunities, and seeking foundation and government grants that can increase the margin of excellence at our schools.   Working under the supervision of the Chief Strategy and Development Officer, the Grant Writer will support the achievement of ambitious business development goals through research, analysis, writing, and editing for a broad range of audiences. The Grant Writer should exemplify intelligence, logic, empathy, tenacity, authenticity, and optimism.   Ideally, you enjoy utilizing the writing process to go beyond a superficial response and do not quit until you find real substance. You are suspicious of answers that seem too easy and always want to know more. You are an optimist and hold a genuine belief in the potential of our students and communities that never falters. While the combination of a background in public education and large-scale grant writing experience is not a requirement, you should ideally have a solid track record in one of the two areas; have worked in a fast-paced, high-performing environment; and be prepared for a steep learning curve.   Essential Responsibilities Prepare government grant proposals and Title I applications. Research and analyze state policy guidance regarding government grants and school management.  Develop interim and final grant reports. Prepare project budgets and write budget narratives. Research, identify and qualify funding opportunities from government and other sources. Initiate ongoing communication with key staff to analyze funding needs, gaps and opportunities. Execute with exceptional fidelity PLA’s proven business development process. Develop a deep understanding of program content to ensure integrity and quality of proposal writing. Collect and synthesize information about PLA programs as needed to make strongest case for support. Manage efficient operational system to ensure accurate records and timely communication with funders; oversee grants calendar and maintain up-to-date database records for institutional partners. Support fundraising for PLA’s summer learning and STEM programs. Develop materials showing progress of PLA programs for donor updates and ongoing communications. Perform other duties as assigned.   Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required. 3-6 years of experience in education, though previous grant writing experience is not required Successful work experience in fast-paced entrepreneurial environments. Demonstrated superior writing, research, project management and organizational skills. Must be able to simultaneously execute multiple assignments with quality and handle complex tasks in a fast-paced environment. Adheres to the highest ethical standards, demonstrates empathetic disposition and good judgment. Ability to understand the needs and interests of public agencies and foundations in order to communicate the short and long-term goals and priorities of PLA in a manner that is aligned. Ability to handle problems as they occur, and follow through on all aspects of the position. Ability to analyze and synthesize data and information from multiple sources and develop comprehensive recommendations. Willingness and ability to work some evenings and weekends. Knowledge of office and productivity software sufficient to function smoothly in a highly technology-based environment (including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and web-based applications). Dependability, humility, sense of humor, and strong commitment to PLA’s mission and the communities we serve.   Home Office The Grant Writer is a remote, home office position. A quiet working environment with high-speed internet is required. Employees supply their own cell phone and computer.   Please note that only candidates capable of working in the PST/MST/CST will be considered.

Position:   Fund Developer Long Beach, CA [Another location in California is negotiable] Exempt, Half-Time, Regular Position Organizational Background: Californians Together is a statewide advocacy coalition with the goal of better educating 1.2 million English learners by improving California's schools and promoting equitable educational policy. Position Summary: In the role of Fund Developer, you are directly responsible for identifying and qualifying various funding sources, including writing of grant proposals in implementation of the strategic plan, philanthropic partnerships, individual and major gifts. You will plan, coordinate and implement development plans to meet fund development and budgetary goals. Current overall annual fundraising goal is approximately $1 million, including grants, contracts and individual and corporate donors. Activities will also include research, drafting, proofreading, submitting, and tracking proposals; managing the grants calendar; and support of reporting requirements.  Reports to the Executive Director. The position is a half-time, exempt position with potential full-time employment in the future. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Participate with the Executive Director, Board of Directors and staff to lead the organization’s development strategies and continue to chart the organization’s course in fund development Oversee the launch and execution, with the Executive Director & Board of Directors, of currently funded grants  Identify new potential government and private funding opportunities through publications, website subscriptions, the internet, and other resources that relate to Californians Together programs.  Attend necessary bidders’ conferences and grant workshops as needed; Interact with and respond to questions from foundation representatives, and participate in relevant discussions and meetings  Design long-term strategies for consistent foundation support. Develop and maintain funding calendar Correspond with funders about grant opportunities; apply for new funding.  Proposal writing and editing – Develop and write compelling proposals in response to foundation, and government RFPs; Review and edit proposals written by staff  Ensure that philanthropy and fund development are carried out in keeping with the organization’s values, mission, vision and plans Oversee performance measures, monitor results and help the Executive Director and Board of Directors evaluate the effectiveness of the organization’s fund development program. Maintain and organize electronic foundation filing system and integrate with development database Ability to manage donor relationships through periods of engagement and growth, ensuring that donor and volunteer interests are in alignment with organization priorities Create, manage and direct the funding/revenue base while focusing on a comprehensive fund development plan to enhance the short- and long-term diversified funding base  Develop a balanced funding mix of donor sources and solicitation programs tailored to the needs of the organization that will enable it to attract, retain and motivate donors and fundraising volunteers  Provide oversight of all of the organization’s fund development activities and monitor adequacy of such activities through coordination with the Executive Director, the Board and the finance committee  Prepare and maintain monthly funding chart listing active grants, pending grants, and potential grants; Prepare monthly reports including activities, research, contacts made, inquiry letters submitted, proposals funded, and a running account of monies raised  Produce fundraising reports for senior management and Board of Directors Partner with the Finance Manager to assure sound fiscal operation of the development function including timely, accurate and comprehensive development of charitable contributions income and expense budgets, reporting, monitoring and implementation Assure design and maintenance of donor and prospect records, gift management systems, and informational reports. Keep donor base engaged and informed Assure design and implementation of acknowledgment, stewardship and recognition programs with feedback and necessary check off systems Execute all other reasonable duties as assigned by the Executive Director Qualifications: B.A. or M.A. preferred; or 5 - 7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Passion, imagination, vision, leadership, and integrity  A demonstrated ability to plan and operate strategically, to build public support, to develop and strengthen fund diversity to include grants, contracts and donations  Strong organizational skills and accountability toward goals   A minimum of  five  years of grant writing and fundraising experience  Significant experience in and a successful track record of major gift and annual fund fundraising  Personal Characteristics: Commitment to the mission and work of Californians Together with the credibility and persuasiveness to secure support from others  A self-starter who is confident enough to express opinions, to forge ahead when appropriate and hold back when necessary, with a sensitivity to the feelings and opinions of others  Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently Ability to work with diverse people, build and maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external partners Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to develop and follow a prioritized plan of work, set and keep deadlines and work on multiple projects concurrently  Exceptional communication skills with the ability to listen well An energetic person who is emotionally mature and dependable; a collegial individual with a sense of humor. Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment Ability to contribute to a high functioning team environment  Patient, personable and approachable Must be a team player who is inclusive, flexible, creative, energetic and fair-minded  Passion for improving the educational experiences and outcomes for dual language/English learners Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Includes full health, dental and vision benefits, holidays, vacation and sick days. Office closes between Christmas Eve and New Year’s. To Apply: Please send cover letter, resume and grant writing sample to: Erika Menjivar, Office Manager [email protected] Link to Role:  https://www.californianstogether.org/job-opening-fund-developer/

Join National Heritage Academies (NHA) as a grants advisor. This position will report to the intervention services team lead and will be working collaboratively with multiple departments at the Service Center to apply for, expend, and maintain federal and state grants on behalf of our schools. To be successful in this position, you will need to be a creative and knowledgeable problem solver, have top-notch organizational and time-management skills, be driven to actively seek out information, have a true passion for customer service, and live out our department values. You will be an active part of a high-functioning, fast-moving team and play a critical role in supporting school and student needs. About Us NHA, founded in 1995 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is one of the nation's leading for-profit charter school management organizations. NHA's system of schools is designed to eliminate the achievement gap and provide a public school choice to families so their children are prepared for success in high school, college, and beyond. With a commitment to hard work, good citizenship, and personal responsibility, students experience a safe and secure learning environment where achievement thrives. A passion and dedication to the mission of serving children and partnering with communities to provide an excellent education experience permeates the culture of our organization. In this role, you will work out of our corporate headquarters (Service Center) located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The NHA Service Center has over 400 team members in departments like admissions, talent acquisition, facilities, legal services, and many more working together to provide top level back office support. Your Role Create grant applications and amendments based on unique school and student needs Evaluate and monitor grant budgets to ensure sustainability and program alignment Oversee coordination and monitoring of schools' intervention staff Collaborate on investment recommendations based on data analysis and program effectiveness to ensure schools' needs are met Acquire and maintain expertise regarding applicable federal, state, local laws, rules, and regulations Advocate for schools' needs with departments of education, school boards and charter authorizer's Communicate clearly and concisely to teammates, schools, vendors, Service Center departments, and state departments of education while providing excellent customer service Adhere to strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information Assess complex situations and provide solutions both independently and through a comprehensive team approach Requirements 1-3 Years of experience in a business environment A minimum of Bachelor's degree is required Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience working in interdependent teams Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office To learn more about our core values, please click here . National Heritage Academies is an equal opportunity employer.

Start Date: Immediate Role Type: Full Time Location: Flexible Geography, Remote/Virtual Team  Who We Are: Transcend is education’s “R&D Engine,” enabling communities to imagine, create, and spread learning environments that truly prepare all students for what the future demands. We do this by playing two vital roles : We expand the supply of innovative, high-quality, and replicable school models to give communities everywhere a broader and more diverse range of options to adopt We grow demand and readiness for innovation in communities across the country, so they are eager to adopt these models and innovate in effective ways. The Opportunity:   In its current form, school will never reach our highest aspirations -- even with herculean efforts. It was never designed for anything close to this. But the system as we know it can be redesigned. Transcend partners with ambitious schools and other learning communities to redesign schools so that all kids can thrive. The Strategic Partnerships Manager will play a key role in supporting Transcend’s efforts to find, appraise, and secure these new partnerships.   Who you are:  You are a project management whiz, with top-notch organizational and communication skills and follow-through. You know how to get people to do what needs to get done and you do it with flare. (Your friends look to you to organize the potluck, and you secretly have fun whipping up the spreadsheet -- and calendaring the reminders -- to make sure the meal is well rounded and no one forgets forks!) You love researching and learning about schools and other key players in the pK-12 education space, and delight in the prospect of successfully matching up organizations to do great work on behalf of kids. In addition, you are effective at translating ideas into compelling proposals or conversations, synthesizing information from all corners into a cogent way forward, and thrive in the magic of being a part of a fast-paced, caring, and hard-working team.    Your Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conduct background research, as needed, on potential school and org partners Support the design and codification of our diligence processes  Create and lead others through an ongoing tracking system to manage all potential leads Project manage all timelines and deadlines - so everyone gets timely responses and follow-ups, no balls get dropped, etc. Coordinate, develop agendas, create and send out pre-work for all internal meetings related to partnerships, as well as select meetings with potential school and organization partners.  For both internal meetings and meetings with potential school and organization partners, capture notes and next steps and follow up with participants to ensure all next steps are clear, timely, and executed with excellence Support the development of select partnership proposals by creating first drafts (including scopes, budgets, project overviews), soliciting and synthesizing feedback, and finalizing materials  In collaboration with the Communications Team, develop and refine collateral that will support our efforts to cultivate school and organizational partnerships In collaboration with Data Team, develop, operate and manage technical tracking tools (such as Salesforce, google sheets, etc.), and also support team members to directly do tracking where needed Engage directly with schools and other external organizations, wherever appropriate, to conduct parts of the sourcing, diligence, and business development work Communicate with others across Transcend  to coordinate processes, keep people in the loop, and ensure that others have positive experiences with our school and organizational partnerships work Where needed and feasible, provide project management support to other projects in the network practice area Participate fully in Transcend’s culture and uphold and live into Transcend’s core values  Your Skills, Interests, and Practices: The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Deeply committed to Transcend’s mission of transforming education, and in particular, advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and quality learning experiences for all kids  Motivated and excited by working with schools - districts, charters, and independent -  to identify their challenges and seek solutions to them. Strong Research, Detection, and Synthesis Skills: able to scan the landscape, quickly synthesize research, interviews, and other data to identify and elevate potential partners.  Ability to present information in a distilled and easily accessible way. Over time, develop pattern recognition to pursue some opportunities with gusto and hold tight on others. Able to connect disparate ideas and find the opportunity. Strong Project Management Skills: able to gather and organize multiple leads and opportunities, serving as the brain trust of the business development team. Ability to manage up and galvanize team to take action. Ability to work seamlessly across teams (Communication, Development, Data, and more) to develop and create marketing and tracking tools.   Proactive Self-Starter : who has a track record of effectively and independently managing time and workflow across competing priorities to achieve results, and navigating through ambiguity. Proactively communicates and coordinates with others to advance the work.  Detail-oriented, and Effective Systems Builder. Can build easy to use systems from scratch to manage all details and support effective decision making. Proficient with data, spreadsheets, and basic analytics. Highly proficient with Salesforce and Excel in particular. Strong Writing & Editing Skills: Able to listen to the needs of a potential partner, identify ways in which Transcend might be helpful, and draft proposals that meet their needs.  Strong Empathy & Communication Skills: able to deeply hear needs of partners and internal school design team members and communicate with them in ways that feel authentic and empathetic. Willing and able to dive in, from executing the smallest details (e.g.,managing the business development function in salesforce, following up with teams on “to do’s..”) to representing the organization at conferences. Team Player who embraces and is eager to live into Transcend’s core values , and an entrepreneurial do-whatever-it-takes spirit to support the team and work to excel.  Join Us! Transcend is an equal opportunity employer. We are building a diverse team that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

With an eye for creativity, this individual seeks to inform donors, education thought leaders, education thought leaders and applicants about the positive power of national service through effective nurturing and email marketing campaigns. This individual plays a key role in the integration, adaption, management and optimization and digital marketing automation across the organization. This role will work with in close collaboration with the MarComm, ITS, Recruitment and Admissions, Development Operations and site-based staff the development of effective marketing campaigns through marketing automation. This role works to ensure audience needs and business needs are aligned and executed upon. This individual must be an eager learner and proficient marketer, combining the technical skills of Salesforce and Marketo (or comparable platform) along with strong written communication skills to create, curate and manage digital content. This person is passionate about data and strives to thoughtfully utilize marketing insights and trends to strengthen the effectiveness of their work. Job Description Responsibilities Manage our marketing automation system (Marketo) and troubleshoot issues: Manage standard operating procedures for the creation of marketing programs within Marketo, acting as the primary “power user” to cross-train and support national and local users on the best-practices. Respond to service tickets across the network, troubleshoot and resolve marketing automation issues within 10 business days. Build out of email campaigns and assets as needed in Marketo. Oversee marketing qualified lead distribution system and follow-up process, including lead assignment logic, lead source definition and reporting. Work collaboratively with our team, the national staff and site staff across the country Collaborate with key internal partners to develop marketing automation campaigns, email marketing materials and resources for all our target audiences. Collaborate with ITS to develop processes that continually improve database quality through data enrichment and data quality scoring. Identify pilot programs and project manage new initiatives aimed at building nurture campaigns for our donor and education thought leadership audiences. Analyze campaign performance and share best practices Leverage insights from the organization and industry benchmarks to optimize campaign performance and content. Organize A/B tests and analyze email and nurture campaign performance. Share reports, insights and best practices across the network and work to optimize our performance. Other Responsibilities Serve as generalist support for website administration, social media, marketing advertising and other special digital implementation projects as needed. 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 Opportunity The Wildflower Foundation is looking for a mission-driven, entrepreneurial leader to nurture the growth of tiny, teacher-led, community embedded, Montessori microschools in the San Francisco Bay Area as part of the Wildflower Network. The Entrepreneur will cultivate relationships with donors and invite Montessorians to learn about the Wildflower model and envision and create their own Wildflower schools. Our first three local schools will be starting in San Jose, Noe Valley and Pittsburg over the next six months. The Partner role is a salaried position with Wildflower Schools, is based in the Bay Area and can be customized to fit a full- or part-time schedule. Who You Are A natural coalition-builder, activator and visionary, dedicated to seeing Bay Area communities thrive and passionate about the role Wildflower can play in supporting that. Key skills and orientations include: ● Belief in the Montessori method and the power of teacher leadership ● Ability to build energy and momentum around a cause by articulating a vision, recruiting new people and cultivating their ongoing engagement. A track record of success bringing new initiatives to life is necessary, and because teachers and donors are two critical parts of the necessary coalition, direct teacher recruitment and/or fundraising experience are essential ● Experience supporting coach teachers/professionals to successfully take on new challenges and to learn and grow ● Ability to work in a non-hierarchical, self-managed environment - self-starting, creative, advice-seeking, resourceful, independent, flexible and open-minded; ability to manage your own activities, plan a project and carry it out, and follow through on commitments ● Ability to communicate effectively and compellingly, in writing and orally in one on one, small group and large group settings ● Experience working towards educational equity -- as an educator, social entrepreneur, advocate or in a related capacity ● Cultural humility and experience working alongside diverse colleagues in an environment committed to equity, diversity and inclusion ● Comfortable using collaborative online tools that connect the Wildflower community, including Google Suite and Slack What You’ll Do Core responsibilities: ● Develop the Bay Area community’s understanding of Wildflower and help community members appreciate the beauty of the Wildflower model ● Cultivate relationships with key partners and build relationships with donors and interested families to generate the necessary support and resources for our work across the Bay Area ● Foster the practices and structures needed for self-governance within the emerging Bay Area network of Wildflower teacher leaders and schools Responsibility you may choose to directly own or engage others to support: ● Invite Montessori teacher leaders to start new Wildflower schools and own all aspects of future teacher leader cultivation from job postings to candidate engagement and tracking ● Provide ongoing support to existing Wildflower Schools to ensure excellent schools for a racially and socioeconomically diverse community Who We Are Wildflower schools are 1-2 room, teacher-led, shopfront Montessori schools that support teachers, children and families as they follow life’s unfolding journey. Each microschool is embedded in its neighborhood, physically and spiritually, and draws people together from racially and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds to create inclusive learning environments committed to equity and mindfulness practices. The Wildflower Foundation nurtures the conditions for Wildflower schools to organically grow across the U.S. and eventually around the world. Wildflower started in 2014 as a single school affiliated with the MIT Media Lab and has since grown into a decentralized network of 30 schools in Massachusetts, Puerto Rico, Minnesota, Rhode Island, North Carolina, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and New Jersey with many more under development in communities across the country. The Wildflower Foundation operates differently from most non-profit organizations. We are guided by the transparency and self-management principles and practices outlined in Frederic Laloux's book Reinventing Organizations. In addition to a nurturing, reinvented workspace, The Wildflower Foundation offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits package along with 401(k) plan with employer matching. We also offer a flexible and generous vacation policy as well as an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day. To Apply: We encourage interested persons to apply online quickly as we are currently reviewing applications and expect this pool to be competitive. Wildflower Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates of diverse backgrounds. Please send cover letter explaining your interest in Wildflower and this role and your current resume/CV to [email protected] All communications will be kept strictly confidential.

City Year is seeking a Boston-based National Corporate Partnerships Manager, a strong and thoughtful relationship-builder leading growth of City Year’s emerging corporate funders and existing national partners to support our mission to enable students succeed. You will have the opportunity to lead on an initial portfolio of partnerships that will focus on workforce development and college & career readiness. This role will have a direct impact on our ability to support our mission to prepare students with the skills and mindsets to thrive in school and in life. Job Description Responsibilities In this role, you will ensure that we meet our strategic objective of engaging companies in the education and national service agenda by building and maintaining integrated partnerships that advance the goals of both City Year and the partnering company.  As an engaging communicator and project manager, you’ll serve as the main relationship lead for a portfolio of national corporate partnerships by proactively assessing stakeholder needs and going above and beyond to ensure partnership satisfaction.  You’ll hold regular check-ins, deliver reports and guide the strategic growth of those partnerships. You will be responsible for collaborating with various City Year departments (e.g., Communications, Marketing, Program Design, etc.), senior leadership and staff at our 29 City Year sites across the country to manage, activate partnership elements and grow our corporate partnerships – an excellent opportunity to learn about all facets of the organization and build strong working and collaborative relationships. You’ll coach our sites on key corporate partner initiatives and provide information and resources to assist their work locally. In addition, you will gather data and impact stories and collaborate with our Marketing and Communications team to support the communications strategies (e.g., social media, blogs, etc.) to showcase the impact of our partnership and demonstrate a return on investment to our partners. A life-long learner, you will be curious and eager to understand all you can about the corporate partners you work with. You’ll be a passionate advocate for the responsibility and opportunity that companies have to positively impact the communities in which they operate. And as you quickly build rapport with your portfolio of corporate partners, you’ll identify opportunities to inspire and grow those relationships into larger, multi-year commitments that invest in the success of our City Year AmeriCorps Members and the students, schools and communities that they serve. Your outcomes will include: 1) Successfully managing a portfolio of corporate partnerships for this current fiscal year, delivering on all elements of our agreements with them and reporting back to the companies about the return on their partnership investment. Communicate with partners regularly via calls, emails and in-person visits keeping them up to date on partnership activities Lead on the internal strategies, communication and coordination of activity across departments including Communications, Impact, leadership, etc. to ensure alignment and effective execution of partnership initiatives 2) Generating renewed and increased commitments from current and potential corporate partners for the following fiscal year. Working with a team of colleagues that support the partner relationship, develop and deliver on a plan to cultivate each of your partners over the course of the year Continuously seek to better understand your partner companies’ business and corporate responsibility goals, strategies, programs, measurement, etc. so that you can proactively bring new ideas and opportunities for them to increase the return on their partnership with City Year. 3) Providing ongoing communication and effective coaching to engage and support site development teams in driving corporate partnership success. Communicate with City Year site staff to ensure sites can successfully activate key national partner initiatives by outlining clear objectives, facilitating best practice sharing and helping to overcome challenges Assist with increased site funding opportunities where possible with national partners (e.g. facilitating introductions to new sites, supporting asks for increased funding for currently supported sites, etc.) 4) Supporting corporate revenue strategies and tactics that enable continued growth of corporate partner investment in City Year’s long-term impact Partner with experts in our programming to identify future investment opportunities in College & Career Readiness pilots and related efforts Develop a template for pilot sites to use in soliciting additional local sponsorship support for their college and career readiness activities Continue to cultivate partnerships that support City Year’s policy initiatives like the Voices for National Service Business Council and Friends of National Service Awards What You Bring Boston-based (Applications submitted from outside of Massachusetts will only be considered if you indicate that you will be able to work out of our Boston headquarters office) Passion for City Year’s mission and values Experience in the corporate responsibility, account management, sales, philanthropy, or nonprofit sector for 2+ years preferred Competency and desire to learn and grow in diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging work Strong relationship building skills; it is easy for you to make connections with diverse groups and individuals, you invest in getting to know and understand people and you build trust quickly and authentically Strong communication skills; you can communicate in a persuasive way to a wide variety of audiences; you creatively story tell and connect to people’s passions and purpose Desire and ability to work with diverse groups of young adults in a fast-paced entrepreneurial team environment Experience in the corporate responsibility, account management, sales, philanthropy, or nonprofit sector for 2+ years preferred Experience managing a pipeline via a prospect database; Salesforce a plus Strong and efficient use of Microsoft Office Desire to learn; you may demonstrate strength in the above areas but must also be willing and eager to continue to be a life-long learner 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.

Teaching Trust seeks a full-time Director of Development, Annual Giving to support a multi-year revenue generation strategy that focuses on sustaining and expanding our individual funding base.  What You’ll Take On Teaching Trust is passionate about deepening, broadening and diversifying our funding base to reflect our value for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) at the core of philanthropy. As part of a five-person team, the Director of Development will support a multi-year revenue generation strategy that focuses on sustaining and expanding our individual funding base, which has been traditionally major gifts-focused. In this role, you will serve as a leader in helping to build necessary strategies, tactics, rituals, and tools for delivering on ambitious development goals to ensure Teaching Trust’s long-term financial health.  Additionally, in FY21 you will: In support of the development team’s collective goal of $3.5M, expand and diversify Teaching Trust’s Annual Giving portfolio, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individuals. You will execute on your own portfolio, with particular focus on new funders. Lead the department’s Moves Management strategy. Serving as the team expert for the department’s prospecting and moves management, you will ensure an adequate pool of prospects, and drive consistent rituals for ensuring cultivation from pipeline to close.   Develop, manage and drive Teaching Trust’s donor stewardship & engagement plan to support our first formal Annual Giving program in commemoration of our 10th year anniversary, including leadership engagement, special events, donor & site visits, and strategic communications. What You’ll Bring We are looking for someone who shares a passion for our mission to achieve better outcomes for students in urban schools. You will thrive in this role if you embody these ideals: You are fiercely passionate about educational equity . Your personal values drive you to be courageous in conversations, inclusive, and ambitious in driving initiatives that support closing the opportunity gap for students in low-income communities and students of color. You are highly motivated by, and deeply committed to our organization’s work around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). You apply a DEI lens to strengthen our development work.  You understand and embrace the need to engage donors from diverse communities to achieve  Teaching Trust’s vision, mission and impact.   You have demonstrated experience exceeding fundraising goals. You have delivered on strategic and creative development strategies that have helped grow organizational budgets year after year, and take pride in monitoring and sharing your progress along the way. You lead with authentic relationships and engagement . You build relationships with funder partners that have trust at the core, and value dialogue and invitations for real connections. You are a story-teller: You tap into both heart and mind to leverage the most compelling parts of our story and impact to create excitement around our work.  Ideal candidates will have: 5-7 years of experience professional fundraising and development with demonstrated experience expanding and cultivating an existing donor base over time. Desire and ability to be a self-starter and collaborator with demonstrated ability to see through complex projects. Preference for candidates who know the landscape of philanthropy in Texas, and is an active participant and voice within the diverse funding communities of Texas, with particular interest in North Texas.  Experience with individual strategies and tactics including but not limited to sustained/ monthly giving, major giving, giving circles, family/ donor-advised giving, and cultivating and stewarding high-level relationships. Experience with up-to-date development  technology and tools to track moves management. Experience with current development technology and tools to track moves management. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, demonstrating resilience.  Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build trusting relationships to drive results.  High level of comfort taking and implementing frequent feedback to improve the work. Ability to work well with people with a very wide diversity of demographic and cultural characteristics; must be capable of achieving results while maintaining an inclusive, collaborative leadership style. Passion to work at an organization focused on ameliorating educational inequity. Strong desire and ability to innovate and adopt new approaches to achieve results. Exceptionally strong project management and time management skills. Authorization to work in the United States required. Additionally, alignment with our core values is essential for the success of any candidate: Educational Equity: We prioritize work based on its impact in eliminating the achievement gap. Disciplined Behavior: We are unapologetically results and competencies driven . Courage and Resilience: We take risks, rebound and persevere. Entrepreneurial Mindset: We own our outcomes and act with urgency. Reflection and Growth: We seek feedback and modify behavior to achieve results.   Who We Are Teaching Trust is closing the opportunity gap by developing leadership capacity to transform schools. Simply put, we believe that Great Leaders + Great Teams = Great Schools . Other existing nonprofits attack the opportunity gap at different levels – curriculum, training for teachers, or advocacy for equitable funding. We focus on engaging school leadership teams in intensive training sessions, where we go deep on foundational concepts proven to move the needle for schools. We build deep relationships and support school teams with successfully implementing practices across their campuses, sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders to provide counsel, support, and accountability. We are not just here to provide training, send Teaching Trust participants off with a binder, and hope all goes well. Our coaching truly is a living partnership.  Our definition of a team is highly inclusive. We work with everyone – from the teacher to campus coaches to the principal to school district leaders. We believe, and have seen firsthand, that strong, aligned leadership from campus to district to state level is a game changer for students.  To date, we’ve impacted more than 1,500 educators across 300 public schools, reaching 350,000 students across our region. We are engaging leaders at all levels in local, complex, and large urban districts to collaborate and build a common vision around school leadership development – and we’re seeing strong results for students in partner districts like Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD, Richardson ISD, and Garland ISD. The opportunity gap is one of many undertakings when it comes to tackling broader systemic change for historically oppressed communities. We aim to work alongside many community partners, educators, and families in pursuit of large-scale transformational change across North Texas. What We Offer Teaching Trust offers a salary of $82,000 for this role. In May 2018, Teaching Trust implemented  a new approach to our compensation philosophy. We are deeply committed to being an organization that not only talks the talk about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion but also walks the DEI walk. Equity, in particular, shows up in many ways - but is often most palatable in the practices and policies an organization pursues. We believe our approach to compensation is one way to demonstrate our commitment to equity. Our staff all have salaries that are aligned by level and tenure with the organization in order to achieve compensation equity. The salary for this role reflects that philosophy. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans. Other benefits include disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options, a generous vacation and holiday schedule, and a Simple IRA retirement plan with employer matching. Teaching Trust also offers a one-time moving stipend to new hires who are relocating for the role. Teaching Trust is an equal opportunity employer. Teaching Trust evaluates applicants for employment on the basis of qualifications, merit and work-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth, medical condition, marital or familial status, family responsibilities, veteran status, personal appearance, political affiliation, matriculation, or any other characteristic protected by law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of such status.  

About KIPP Bay Area Public Schools KIPP Bay Area is a member of a non-profit network of 242 college-preparatory, public charter schools across the country educating early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students. KIPP schools are united by a common mission, a commitment to excellence, and a belief that if we help children develop the academic and character strengths they need for college and choice-filled lives, they will be able to build a better tomorrow for themselves and their communities.  KIPP Bay Area Public Schools is a network of 15 schools across the Bay Area educating over 6,000 students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, and Redwood City and supporting over 1,000 Bay Area alumni in college.  Position Overview  The Development Manager will execute an individual donor operation within the Bay Area development team that helps raise significant funds through annual giving.   The Development Manager will help execute and implement the direction for our individual revenue stream. This person will manage and grow a network of individual donors, with the aim to foster and deepen relationships with our donors.  Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Manager will implement donor-centered moves management for annual donors, as well as help facilitate cultivation and stewardship activities.  Ideal Candidate You have a passion for building relationships and are an excellent communicator with an eye for details. You will lead on all individual prospect research and strive to find ways that their interests and priorities align with our financial needs.  You analyze the information at hand to create detailed and creative plans, tactics, and solutions. You like to research and organization. You enjoy digging into a prospective donor’s giving tendencies. You are great at looking for opportunities and uncovering new prospects. You are interested in donor data such as retention, renewal, and re-engagement rates. You are extremely organized and exceptional at managing many details at once and multiple deadlines. You create detailed calendars with proposal timelines, stewardship activities, and close dates. You help facilitate and track moves management for each donor and use it to triage and make strategic decisions alongside the team. You have a strong commitment to public education, equity, and social justice.  Responsibilities Individual Giving Management (40%)  Help identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors through external meetings and communication in partnership with the CEO, Chief of External Affairs, Director of Development, and board councils.  Analyze the motivations, barriers, and networks of donors. Help diversify and expand the individual giving a base.  Develop tailored cultivation plans. Lead all annual giving campaigns.   Analyze and act on donor retention rates. Work with the Director of Development to help manage and execute actions for the CEO and Chief.  Consistently and effectively analyze progress to annual and long-term goals. Through research, analysis, and understanding of our organizational vision and strategy, identify prospective funders whose priorities align with KIPP’s work. Donor Materials Creation (50%)  With support from the DoD, lead on composing tailored narratives and pitches for annual and high capacity individual donors. Help develop high-quality reporting and engagement materials that convey our successes and learnings to donors, as well as provide insight and context. Produce, curate, and leverage consistent, high-quality donor communications. Create compelling opportunities for current and prospective donors to engage with our schools.  Development Team Responsibilities (10%)  Work with team members on coordinated donor efforts or multi-stream strategies. Brainstorm ideas and tactics for deeper donor engagement and more efficient progress to goals. Participate in regular step-backs to analyze data, progress, forecast, and conduct an analysis of strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities.   Experience At least 3 years of work experience is strongly preferred. Previous experience in development, particularly around individual giving and data tracking, preferred.  Prior experience using Salesforce preferred.  Salary & Benefits We are dedicated to you and your family's well-being! KIPP offers a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.

About   College Track College Track is a college completion program that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. We serve over 3,200 high school and college students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, New Orleans, Colorado, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and the Washington, D.C. area. Ninety-four percent of our high school seniors have been accepted to four-year colleges and our college students are graduating at a rate that is 2.5 times the national average for low-income students. Our Commitment From   the summer before ninth grade through college graduation, our 10-year program removes barriers that prevent students from earning their college degree by providing them with comprehensive academic support, leadership training, financial and college advising, and scholarships. We teach them the skills necessary to succeed in college and beyond. 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 National Partnerships is a critical member of College Track’s Partnerships team, focused on establishing the organization’s vision and strategy for program partnerships, establishing national standards for the execution of our program partnershipwork, leading the execution of a dynamic National corporate fundraising strategy, and carrying a portfolio of national program and financial partners. The Director of National Partnerships will work closely with College Track’s regional partnership directors to execute program partnership strategies across the organization, including the implementation of a portfolio management system to guide the acquisition of new partnerships, and collaborate closely with the Vice President of Development to successfully implement a national corporate fundraising strategy.   The National Partnerships Director responsibilities include: Program Partnerships - Leadership Lead, in collaboration with College Track’s Program team, the creation and implementation of the organization’s program partnership strategy—focused on securing scholarship, internship, and college partners. Establish standards of practice that guide the execution of our program partnership strategy across all regions that drive outcomes and consistency. Establish a portfolio management system to guide management and accountability of Regional Partnership Director work. Create and maintain a robust program partnership knowledge management system to support regional partnership directors. Lead the training and onboarding of regional partnership directors, working closely with regional executive directors and the Senior Director of Quality and Learning to ensure all programmatic priorities are integrated into the training and onboarding periods.   Program Partnerships – Execution Cultivate a targeted portfolio of national and cross-regional program partnerships, focusing on scholarship, internship, and college partnership opportunities. Execute terms of agreement with national program partners, ensuring enthusiastic participation on all sides.   National Corporate Fundraising Lead the execution of a growing national corporate fundraising strategy that drives multi-million dollar revenue and establishes College Track as a first-in-class partner for corporate philanthropy. Execute terms of agreement for corporate funding partners, ensuring both sides are enthusiastic about our work together. Cultivate a growing portfolio of corporate fundraising prospects, establishing relationships with CSR representatives and inspiring their belief in College Track’s model and students. Serve as a key external voice for College Track, representing the organization at key conferences and convenings. Collaborate with the Vice President of Development, Chief Executive Officer and members of the National Board of Directors to identify, cultivate and build partnership agreements with targeted corporate fundraising partners.   Skills & Experience Required First and foremost, the National Director of Partnerships 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 8-10 years of experience in non-profit partnership development and fundraising. Exceptional relationship management, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and oral), including the ability to inspire and hold accountable diverse internal and external stakeholders (including funders, peers, direct manager and reports, board members and supporters). Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and prioritize collaboration. Ability to cultivate and inspire corporate philanthropy officers, demonstrating the impact of their partnership with College Track. Strong track record with building systems and structures that enable team members to work well independently. Ability to drive innovation, change, and growth, and be a detail-oriented implementer who can mobilize small teams to translate strategy into results. 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. Excellent computer skills with all Microsoft Office programs; Salesforce experience preferred. Strong interpersonal and process management skills, with a strong interest in and talent for working on teams.   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  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.