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About Noble   Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,300 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are minority, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. For that reason, we are looking for the best talent in education.  Who We're Seeking The Dean of Culture (DoC) at The Noble Academy is directly responsible for ensuring that our school has a culture and multi-tiered support systems that lead to the provision of an optimal learning environment for students as demonstrated by our Noble Culture Audit and promotion rates. This is accomplished by leading a culture team of members dedicated to ensuring that all expectations are clear and met in all spaces in the school building and surrounding area. Additionally, it is accomplished by ensuring meaningful student experiences through restorative detention experiences, re-entry family meetings, and student mediations. The DoC is a member of the Administrative Team and Multi-Tiered Student Support Team and is responsible for detentions, suspensions, and school-wide culture support and interventions. Roles and Responsibilities The DoC works collaboratively with the Administration around discipline promotion criteria and school culture, both positive and corrective. The DoC will have the autonomy to think creatively about how to achieve goals and will be held accountable to results through management by iteration. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Creating and maintaining a school-wide 9 th -12 th  Grade discipline promotion tracker Participating in weekly MTSS meetings and providing relevant data Sharing school-wide promotion tracker with pre-identified trends and areas of focus at a bi-weekly cadence with Principal Working with Administration to determine responses to data when analyzing progress-to-goals for grades, discipline, attendance, CS, enrichment, and PE Managing a Culture Team that is responsible for all common area student culture, detention sessions, and re-entry meetings. Creating processes to own the execution of Culture sessions over summer and possibly second semester Ideal Candidate Traits A deep-rooted passion for Noble’s mission and work in Chicago An exemplary embodiment of Noble’s core values of results, respect, follow-through, diversity, equity & inclusion, humility and self-awareness Adeptly skilled at data collection, analysis, action planning and execution A history of executing current role with excellence and achieving top-tier results in current role Alignment with Noble’s approach to high expectations and high support of students A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life Experience in managing people, systems, and/or projects Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis What Noble has to Offer A Focus on Learning : You are empowered to design your course in the way you think will best achieve results for students. Our campus leaders minimize disruptions and maximize time focused on student learning. All classes start on time and are never interrupted with announcements, copy rooms are stockpiled with paper, and over 95% of students are in attendance daily.   Robust Student Services : We believe in serving the whole child. For this reason, each of our campuses is equipped with at least one full-time licensed Social Worker and teams of College Counselors. Additionally, our students have access to a variety of enrichment and extended learning options such as night and summer school courses and internship opportunities. Active Community Involvement : Through parent advisory councils, feedback workshops, advocacy support, college enrollment guidance, quarterly parent-teacher conferences, advisory, and other engagement opportunities we invest in every student and family to build lasting, meaningful relationships. Accountability and Support : Expectations are consistent for every adult and student in the building, and we welcome the accountability necessary to achieve excellence. We are obsessed with following through on the basics and are committed to supporting, developing, and retaining high-performing educators. A Range of Benefits : We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Our robust and ever-evolving set of benefits includes:   Health & Wellness: A predictable  salary schedule  with opportunity for performance bonuses Competitive health benefits and paid parental leave Discounts to Noble Daycare, gym memberships, & bike-share services Free financial planning services Free 24/7 access to a licensed social worker and 3 in-person counseling services Professional Development and Recognition Opportunities: Leadership and career development programs including:  Diverse Leaders Fellowship ,  Noble Fellowship , and  Management Accelerator Distinguished Teacher , a program to recognize and reward excellence in the classroom Instructional development series aligned to  The Noble Classroom  framework, including Foundations and Rigor training At Noble, our mission is to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Be Noble. Join our Mission today!

Position Overview   The Events Manager will be responsible for leading KIPP Bay Area Public Schools’ events strategy and implementation. The Events Manager will work closely with board members, host committee members, and the External Affairs team to manage and successfully implement several high-profile events each year. This individual will also develop and manage the plan for other smaller events throughout the year, helping us to create experiences that enable new audiences and prospective donors to support KIPP Bay Area. The Events Manager must have expert project management skills, event planning and production expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively with different audiences. This individual will play a critical role within the organization as the primary lead on all events – ensuring that every event represents KIPP Bay Area Public Schools well, engages the host committee effectively, and deepens and builds our donor base. The role will also require excellent communication and relationship management skills, meticulous attention to detail, a commitment to accuracy, and strong project management skills. This position will be located at our Regional Support Office (RSO) in Oakland and will report to our Director of Development. Roles and Responsibilities   The Events Manager position will include the following roles and responsibilities: Develop events strategy Define priorities . Work closely with the development team to create an events strategy, as a critical component to our annual planning. Set ambitious goals.   For each event, clearly define qualitative objectives and quantitative goals, to clarify how we will evaluate success. Create an annual calendar . Work closely with the team to develop an annual calendar of events, which includes not only the two signature events, school tours, school-based volunteer events and critical organizational milestones (e.g., graduation receptions, ground-breaking of a new building, and other unique opportunities (e.g., hosted dinners). Develop processes and systems.   Adopt best practices for event planning and execution, such that we build upon our successes and continue to refine execution. Manage high-quality events Project manage events . Serve as a primary project manager to produce high quality and engaging events for prospective donors and critical audiences. This position will also support the regional team and family end of year celebration. Collaborate with board and host committee members.   Facilitate, support, and lead host committee members towards creating impactful and successful events. Develop program content.   Work closely with the host committee and team to develop high-quality content that engages audiences. Each event will represent KIPP Bay Area Public Schools, and will often include school participants (e.g., students, teachers, principals); this individual may work to integrate them into our events and support their preparation. Work with third-party vendors.   Coordinate and manage the work of external partners, including event planner for an annual fundraising event, contacts at the venue, caterers, audio and video providers, printers, and others Manage a successful follow-up.   Recognize that work is not complete when an event ends, and manage related follow-ups (e.g., debriefs, closing out work with vendors, stewarding relationships) Support development and broader team efforts Build and expand donor audiences.   Work closely with the development team to target events to specific audiences, and strategize appropriate preparation and follow-up. Enable successful cultivation and stewardship.   Support development team efforts to create a positive donor experience and enable effective cultivation and stewardship. This includes but is not limited to organizing school tours, graduation receptions, school openings, and other unique events. Increase corporate sponsorships.   Use events to build strong relationships and manage corporate sponsorships of events and corporate employee volunteer days. Support special projects . Work closely with Executive Director, Chief External Affairs and Communications Officer to manage and coordinate special initiatives and projects as needed . Skills and Qualifications Project management . Exceptional organizational and project management skills. Able to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals to create manageable work plans and initiate process improvements. Strong achievement orientation with exceptional time management skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task. Relationship management . Able to build strong partnerships and trust, with internal and external stakeholders. Communications.   Exemplary communication skills – written and oral. Event production . Exhibits track record of success in producing high-quality benefits and events. Problem-solving . Able to seek creative solutions in challenging situations. Open to considering different perspectives and being influenced by others. Attention to detail.   Meticulous attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and a high-quality bar, specifically with that of execution. A  minimum of two years  in successfully implementing several high-profile events Additional Characteristics Strong work ethic, self-confidence, initiative, and leadership skills Comfort with working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Interest in continuing to develop skills and learning from others Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Bay Area Public Schools’ mission  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.

POSITION : Donor Engagement Manager REPORTS TO : Director of Major Gifts  POSITION TYPE : 12-month  COMPENSATION : $57,423-$74,650  THE CHALLENGE  Across the nation, only half of all students from low-income communities graduate from high school and only 10% earn a college degree. Even though 85% of our students are economically disadvantaged,  YES Prep  provides evidence that different outcomes are possible. Eighty-seven (87%) of YES Prep alumni matriculate to college within one year and alumni like  Eddie Zapata  are earning their college degrees at five times the rate of their peers with similar socioeconomic backgrounds. How do we do this? Each of YES Prep’s  19 campuses  serves 6th-12th graders like  Monique Bowie . Students typically enter YES Prep one or more grade levels behind, but quickly find themselves on a different life trajectory. This is a result of transformative relationships with teachers and leaders, and access to excellent educational opportunities.  As the first minority-majority city, Houston’s schools cannot keep up with demand from students like Eddie and Monique. Houston is the 4th largest city (on track to become the 3rd), and this booming population translates into 2,000 families on YES Prep’s waitlist. YES Prep’s student enrollment is estimated to grow 31% between now and 2023 (from just over 13,000 students currently to 17,000).   THE OPPORTUNITY  YES Prep needs a dynamic Donor Engagement Manager with a diverse set of experiences to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, build transformative relationships, and eliminate educational inequities to advance social justice.   To put it simply, the Donor Engagement Manager is a new position that will be an essential member of the YES Prep Advancement team, ensuring all donors are properly stewarded and continually cultivated to increase donor commitment and giving. Through well-planned, customized engagement, the Donor Engagement Manager will deepen connections with YES Prep donors. Additionally, the Manager will personally target and manage a group of high potential donors in customized stewardship activities.  THE ROLE  When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:  With advancement leadership, developing a stewardship process that ensures donors of every level are appropriately thanked and engaged. Execute stewardship activities as assigned.  Identifying and qualifying a portfolio of emerging major donor prospects from current YES Prep donors.  Developing and executing personalized and customized stewardship plans for donors in your portfolio.       Coordinating the involvement of the CEO, other staff leadership, and board leadership in the donor engagement and appreciation process.  Being accessible and highly responsive to all YES Prep donors.  Keeping detailed records of all donor actions in the database.  Creating and executing donor communication plan that includes emails and newsletters solely for donor stewardship.  Additional duties as assigned.  THE PERSON  We seek staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:   MUST HAVES  Bachelor’s degree  3 to 5 years of fundraising experience  Passion for education and YES Prep’s mission  Strong relationship building skills  Excellent written communication   Team-oriented and agile work style  Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite  Quick learner of new technologies  BONUS POINTS  Experience with Salesforce  Multilingual skills   Multicultural or cross-cultural experience  THE PERKS  Compensation   – This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience.  Health and Supplemental Insurance  –  A $0.00 medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.  Retirement Plans  – Participation in  Teacher Retirement System of Texas  and a  457 Retirement Plan   Paid Time Off–  15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures of our  Academic Calendar   Paid Leave Programming  – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers up to 12 weeks of full paid leave  Professional Development  - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time through our  Commit to Five  program. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing  professional development .   Award Winning Culture –  The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named  Houston’s Best Place to work  in 2018. We won the  2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education  and were a 2016 finalist as well.   WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY  YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-seven percent (97%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey.  YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.  THE NEXT STEPS   If this sounds like your just right job, please apply  here .   If you are not sure this opportunity is for you, are simply curious, or know someone who would be perfect, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team to be connected to a recruiter at  [email protected] . 

Two Rivers Public Charter School is seeking a dedicated, entrepreneurial, and highly organized leader to become part of its vibrant educational community. The Director of Development is responsible for envisioning, planning, and directing all of Two Rivers’ fundraising, including the major gifts program, annual fund, special events, and capital campaigns. The Director reports to the Executive Director and collaborates with the Director of External Relations in all development and fundraising endeavors. About Two Rivers Two Rivers Public Charter School serves a diverse group of learners across three locations in Wards 5 and 6. Staff at Two Rivers create an exciting educational environment in which students and staff become a community of learners on a journey of discovery. Two Rivers uses the EL Education model, which emphasizes interactive, hands-on, project-based learning. The school focuses on the whole child, recognizing the importance of character education and the social-emotional needs of children while helping them achieve academic excellence. The Two Rivers staff shares a strong belief that all children can learn and be high achievers. The curriculum at Two Rivers is rigorous, standards-based, and provides opportunities for students to excel in all areas. An integrated arts program and a content-based Spanish program augment the school’s demanding academic program. These elements come together through learning expeditions that allow students to incorporate and apply their classroom learning through  real world  experiences. The mission of Two Rivers is to nurture a diverse group of students to become lifelong, active participants in their own education, develop a sense of self and community, and become responsible and compassionate members of society. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Strategic Oversight • Lead the school’s annual, strategic, and capital campaign fundraising initiatives • Oversee the school’s fundraising database, ensuring the timely recordation of gift and donor activity as well as the development of accurate reports that inform fundraising strategies and decision-making • Establish and track performance metrics that evaluate the effectiveness of the school’s fundraising program • Supervise and support the Director of Foundations and Grants and Development Associate in meeting individual and shared goals • Oversee the school’s foundation relations program Personal Fundraising • Collaborate with the Director of External Relations to create a clear vision for the major gifts program , including identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major donors • Support the Director of External Relations in cultivating major gifts among external stakeholders (e.g. corporations, individuals not directly affiliated with Two Rivers, etc.) • Meet prospective donors and supporters on a continual basis to ensure  effective communications • Manage the annual giving program, Beyond the Basics, and outline strategies to solicit and steward gifts from a wide variety of constituents, including parents and families, Board members, and others. • Fully engage members of the Board of Trustees in fundraising activities, serving as an ex-officio member of the development committee and providing Trustees with the tools, knowledge, and motivation to serve as full partners of the development team • Leverage marketing materials and publications to support fundraising activities Leveraging Special Events • Direct and support the school’s volunteer Gala Co-chairs, providing guidance and expertise to ensure the continued success and growth of the annual Framing the Future fundraising event • Focus and deepen the school’s cultivation program through initiatives including but not limited to campus tours, student showcase events, house parties, thank-a-thons, and other engagement vehicles to ensure the school builds personal and meaningful relationships with its prospects and donors Qualifications • Belief in the Two Rivers mission and educational model • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a professional fundraising setting • Experience in individual giving, including campaign and major gift solicitations, as well as foundation and corporate relations • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to write and speak persuasively about the organization to various constituencies • Exceptional project management skills, including designing, implementing and tracking multiple campaigns and programs • Demonstrated success in leading volunteers and working with boards and committees • Prior experience in education, especially independent or charter schools, is desirable • Understanding of database management systems and moves management principles; a working knowledge of Salesforce or similar software is desirable • Experience in developing a budget and tracking and measuring results • Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, disciplined, but sometimes unpredictable school environment • Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends when/as necessary • Bachelors or higher degree from an accredited college or university Compensation We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive package of benefits. Two Rivers is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law

POSITION:  Director of Government Grants – YES Prep System Office REPORTS TO:  Managing Director of Federal & State Compliance & Grants START DATE:  Immediate LOCATION : Houston, Texas THE CHALLENGE  Across the nation, only half of all students from low-income communities graduate from high school and only 10% earn a college degree. Even though 85% of our students are economically disadvantaged,  YES Prep  provides evidence that different outcomes are possible. Eighty-seven (87%) of YES Prep alumni matriculate to college within one year and alumni like  Eddie Zapata  are earning their college degrees at five times the rate of their peers with similar socioeconomic backgrounds. How do we do this? Each of YES Prep’s  18 campuses  serves 6th-12th graders like  Monique Bowie . Students typically enter YES Prep one or more grade levels behind, but quickly find themselves on a different life trajectory. This is a result of transformative relationships with teachers and leaders, and access to excellent educational opportunities.  As the first minority-majority city, Houston’s schools cannot keep up with demand from students like Eddie and Monique. Houston is the 4th largest city (on track to become the 3rd), and this booming population translates into 2,000 families on YES Prep’s waitlist. YES Prep’s student enrollment is estimated to grow 31% between now and 2023 (from just over 13,000 students currently to 17,000).   THE OPPORTUNITY  YES Prep needs a dynamic and diverse Director of Government Grants t  to make our mission a reality.  As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, build transformative relationships, and eliminate educational inequities to advance social justice.  THE ROLE When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work will include: Developing and leading a multi-million-dollar government grant fundraising campaign in alignment with and advancement of YES Prep’s strategic plan, pursuing local, state, and federal awards; Managing all government grant pre-award tasks, including prospect research, coordination with internal and external stakeholders, and narrative and budget development and submission; Managing all government grant post-award tasks, including compliance and monitoring, data collection, and evaluation and reporting; Developing and maintaining government grant award internal controls and resources (e.g., templates, forms, policies, guidelines, and handbooks) to ensure accountability and compliance; Advising and collaborating with campus and district-level staff on the successful implementation of grant-funded programs/projects; Researching, recommending, and implementing government grants best practices; Leading professional development for staff on government grants management; Serving as a  liaison between YES Prep and government grantmaking departments at the City of Houston, Region IV ESC, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Department of Education on grant-related matters; and Additional duties as assigned. THE PERSON We seek staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas to meet the needs of our growing body of students. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees:   passion   for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility. THE MUST HAVES Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution Minimum five years of experience  writing and managing both formula and competitive government grants for public and/or charter schools Extensive knowledge of both state and federal grant award rules and regulations Exceptional writing and project management skills Experience with program/project budgeting and the ability to read and assess financial documents Proven track record of data analysis to solve problems and drive improvement Proven ability to manage projects, lead teams, and learn and utilize technological skills Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback Demonstrated ability to work on a team Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once Ability to maintain emotional control under stress Frequent prolonged and irregular hours of duty, including evenings and weekends THE TEAM As the  Director of Government Grants , you will join a  warm and welcoming  Federal & State Compliance & Grants team  at the  Home Office . YES Prep teams understand they are setting the example for how their students experience their YES Prep education and want to make sure it feels like a second home to them. Teams are obsessed with improving themselves because they know that living the  core values   translates directly into stronger results and college access for all students. THE PERKS  Compensation  – This position is an exempt, salaried position that is grant funded; salary offers commensurate with experience.  Competitive candidates will earn between $68,907 - $89,580. Health and Supplemental Insurance  –  A $0.00 medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.  Retirement Plans  – Participation in  Teacher Retirement System of Texas  and a  457 Retirement Plan   Paid Time Off – 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures of our  Academic Calendar   Paid Leave Programming  – In the event you need to be out due to a medical reason, YES Prep offers up to 12 weeks of full paid leave  Professional Development  - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time through our  Commit to Five  program. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing  professional development .   Award Winning  Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named  Houston’s Best Place to work  in 2018. We won the  2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education  and were a 2016 finalist as well.   WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY  YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-seven percent (97%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey. YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.  THE NEXT STEPS   If this sounds like your just right job, please apply  here . If you are not sure this opportunity is for you, are simply curious, or know someone who would be perfect, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team to be connected to a recruiter at  [email protected] . 

The Position:   Reporting to the Director of Operations and working closely with senior leadership, the  Manager of Development   has a desire to join an entrepreneurial and fast-paced organization . This leader is tasked with  managing fundraising operations and execution  across Latinos for Education’s footprint .  We  seek  a highly-organized leader  that shares our  core values and embodies  the  belief that  a quality education should be accessible to all Latino children .     GRANT WRITING AND REPORTING: (30%)    Craft compelling grant proposals and reports to retain/grow national and local funding (Boston and Houston)   Lead design and implementation of local and national annual reports     DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS (60%)   Develop and maintain strong operations (e.g. funder and deadline tracking systems, data management, gift processing, donor acknowledgements, etc.) using Salesforce   Collaborate on donor stewardship activities including developing relationships, drafting thank you and appeal letters, and supporting cultivation events   Create and manage fundraising reports for staff, board, and key stakeholders   Plan and execute constituent communications (e.g. events, newsletters, pitch decks, marketing materials, etc.)   Manage and execute small gift campaigns online   Create and update prospect research briefs   Support C-suite and local Executive Directors with funder meeting preparations and follow-up    Manage and track earned revenue from the Talent Hub, Aspiring Latino Leaders and Latino Board Fellowships   Coordinate with the Program Team to gather impact and stories about our impact   Identify, adapt and disseminate best practices through virtual role plays and other training activities      GENERAL MANAGEMENT: (10%)    Set up and organize all files for managing work products on Office 365 cloud      Participate in team meetings and collaborate with teammates vertically and horizontally as needed   Help build organizational culture and embody Latinos for Education core values     Support special projects as needed     Qualifications :     The successful candidate will be highly organized,  have impeccable attention to detail , and operate with a sense of urgency. Specific requirements include:        Required :     Minimum of BA degree   Located in Boston ,  Chicago , or Houston   5+ years of professional experiences with at least two years of development experience, including demonstrated success in grant writing   Proficient in Microsoft office tools     Ability to manage multiple activities at once in a rapidly changing/growing start up and under pressure of deadlines   A self-starter who can work virtually, in person, and in teams as needed    Strong oral and written communication skills, including superior writing, copy editing and proofreading ability   Personal qualities of integrity, reliability, and passion for Latinos for Education’s mission and values   Highly Preferred :   Salesforce (software) experience   Salary commensurate with experience. This role requires occasional weekend and/or evening work. Benefits package includes generous flex time, health, dental, vision,  life,  and 401K match.   Equal opportunity statement:    Latinos for Education is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.    This job description reflects Latinos for Education’s assignment of essential functions and qualifications of the role. Nothing in this herein restricts management's right to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities to this role at any time.    

Teaching Trust seeks a full-time Managing Director of Development to lead all fundraising initiatives for the organization. What You’ll Take On The Managing Director of Development will partner with the Chief External Officer to establish the vision, goals, priorities, and plans that will form Teaching Trust's multi-year revenue generation strategy, fueling our growth and expansion across the state of Texas. In this role, you will lead, manage, and grow your development team to deliver on these ambitious development goals that ensure the long-term financial health of our organization. The Managing Director of Development will provide strategic direction and support for all fund development efforts including (but not limited to): Co-lead development of pricing strategy to support 100% renewal of district partners and multi-year agreements that grow impact horizon and revenue from public entities Manage relationships with a growing network of institutional investors and develop a systematic grant-writing and reporting process Build and manage productive relationships with prospects and donors through visits, correspondence, and regular communication Establish cooperative working relationships with other frontline fundraisers within the region and across the country, sharing best practices Partner with key internal stakeholders Craft strategies to engage a more racially and ethnically diverse individual donor base that better reflects the rich diversity of our school communities Ensure team keeps accurate and up-to-date records of regional activity in Salesforce Regularly participate in the creation of necessary materials to inform the Board of Directors of ongoing regional development activity, successes, and needed resources Work with Director of Development to formulate strategy to strengthen relationships with local and statewide business community and grow organizational revenues   Additionally, in FY19 (ending June 30, 2019) you will: Co-lead execution of gap closure strategy to secure a total of $3MM in FY19 private revenue. Draft a FY20 plan to generate $5MM in private revenue, placing special emphasis on the development of a corporate engagement strategy and diversification of individual donor base to deepen our existing  and new supporters’ connection to and investment in our work in North Texas. Establish strong rapport with development team and learn their strengths and areas of development to create trusting manager-direct report relationships and formulate development plans that effectively leverage your team’s skill sets. What You’ll Bring We are looking for someone who is excited to use their development expertise to help organizations amplify their impact to achieve educational equity.   You motivate and influence others: Your keen understanding of the motivations and barriers of various leaders has enabled you to inspire others to make asks on your behalf and become powerful advocates for your cause. You lead with stewardship . You understand, embrace and act in a collaborative and donor centric matter. You manage experiences that lead donors to want to know more about the organization. You love to develop people and teams to get the best results. You are focused on being a great manager and creating a great environment for the Development team to grow, learn, and thrive. You have a proven track record of results leading a strong development function. You lead your teams to ambitious outcomes, time and time again. You have built, tested, and refined a toolkit of messages, data, and strategies you can leverage to reach your ambitious fundraising goals. You are strategic .  You balance meeting short-term needs with our long-term vision for achieving impact. You prioritize so that “what matters most right now”  happens and doesn’t get crowded by the “urgent but not important” 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. Experience leading a team of direct reports toward achievement of ambitious development goals. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, demonstrating resilience and a growth mindset Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills with 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 a nonprofit organization grounded in the conviction that school leadership is the single largest lever to improve public education. We develop strategic, visionary leaders at multiple levels within schools and school systems to engage and lead accountable, collaborative teams. These teams in turn ensure schools have high quality teaching and learning and aspirational cultures, which are necessary to provide an education that eliminates the opportunity gap for low-income students and students of color. We work in the following ways to provide education opportunities that eliminate racial and socioeconomic disparities and give our students choice for their life path: We train, develop, and support school teams to grow leadership capacity We collaborate with partners to transform principal preparation programs We build a community of educators through our work We influence the practices of the school systems with which we partner What We Offer Teaching Trust offers a competitive salary for this role. As part of our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and ensuring compensation equity for our staff, the salary for this role will be aligned based on level and tenure with the organization. We also 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. Teaching Trust positions are contingent on securing relevant contracts.

The Director of Development will advise and execute on a multi-year fundraising strategy that enables the growth of Teaching Trust’s presence in North Texas public schools and across the state. He or she will take a leadership role in meeting with funders and designing stewardship and renewal strategies to ensure ongoing engagement and investment our work. What You’ll Take On The Director of Development will design and execute on strategies that effectively communicate our story and impact, and secure revenue to ensure financial health including (but not limited to): Developing an outreach plan to cultivate relationships with business community and source potential corporate giving leads Submitting grant proposals in support of corporate fundraising leads Preparing Managing Director of Development and External Officer for donor meetings Managing and assisting senior leadership staff in major and principal gift solicitations Executing fundraising events needed to meet revenue targets Ensure the timely and accurate creation and distribution of updates to donors and briefings to senior leadership; oversee the creation of highly personalized proposals for top prospects Build and manage productive relationships with prospects and donors through visits, correspondence, and regular communication Working with Development Manager to ensure updated records for donor prospects in Salesforce Additionally, in FY20 (ending June 30, 2020) you will source potential corporate and individual donors by: Sourcing potential corporate donors and acting on existing leads by Reviewing, adapting and growing cultivation plan targeting North Texas to meet fundraising goals Actively cultivating fundraising prospects  in the business community and a broader set of racially and ethnically diverse individual donors that reflect the rich diversity of our school communities Building on initial plan to identify organizational resources to assist in ongoing cultivation of a widening universe of donors,  and Soliciting 1/3 of your prospect list Mapping relationships between donor prospects and Teaching Trust board members, staff leadership and influencers to advise successful outreach strategies Driving development of grant proposals for all new revenue opportunities from the corporate sector What You’ll Bring We are looking for someone who is excited to use their development expertise to help organizations amplify their impact to achieve educational equity.   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. 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. You lead with stewardship . You are keenly focused on systematic yet differentiated communications with donors to keep them apprised of our growth and development and look for opportunities to engage them. You work ambitiously and thoughtfully to close the deal. You don’t fear ‘the ask’ and are driven to solidify values aligned partnerships that create conditions for increased organizational reach and impact. 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. Ideal candidates will have: 5-7 years of professional fundraising experience in which revenue targets were met or exceeded Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, demonstrating resilience and a growth mindset Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills with 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 a nonprofit organization grounded in the conviction that school leadership is the single largest lever to improve public education. We develop strategic, visionary leaders at multiple levels within schools and school systems to engage and lead accountable, collaborative teams. These teams in turn ensure schools have high quality teaching and learning and aspirational cultures, which are necessary to provide an education that eliminates the opportunity gap for low-income students and students of color. We work in the following ways to provide education opportunities that eliminate racial and socioeconomic disparities and give our students choice for their life path: We train, develop, and support school teams to grow leadership capacity We collaborate with partners to transform principal preparation programs We build a community of educators through our work We influence the practices of the school systems with which we partner What We Offer Teaching Trust offers a competitive salary for this role. As part of our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and ensuring compensation equity for our staff, the salary for this role will be aligned based on level and tenure with the organization. We also 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. Teaching Trust positions are contingent on securing relevant contracts.