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ROLE SUMMARY Good Reason Houston is seeking a Manager of Advancement who is results-oriented, passionate about fundraising, and excited about working in a start-up environment to improve education for all children across Houston.  The Manager of Advancement will be a key member of the Advancement team, helping ensure Good Reason Houston is thoughtfully cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding funders to reach ambitious organizational goals. ABOUT GOOD REASON HOUSTON Good Reason Houston’s vision is that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow. To grow more great schools in every neighborhood in Houston, the organization focuses on four key strategic levers: Driving System Innovation Developing Game-changing Educators Advancing Equitable Access Engaging the Community ABOUT THE ROLE As the Manager of Advancement, you will be responsible for the implementation and management of systems and processes related to donor management to ensure that we meet our goals, as well as creating strategic donor cultivation and stewardship materials.  This will include assisting in aggregating and organizing narratives, data and metrics for complex programs and investments; and developing data reports on donor information.  You will be charged with drafting high-quality proposals, reports and other communications to donors and prospects.  This position reports to the Chief Advancement Officer and will play a key role in ensuring that Good Reason Houston realizes its vision that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow. IDEAL CANDIDATE Passionate about Relationship Building : You have a passion for building relationships and are an excellent communicator.  You will work to understand donor prospect motivations and find ways that their interests and priorities align with our financial needs. Driven by Data and Research: You like research. You enjoy digging into a prospect’s giving tendencies, and you are great at looking for opportunities and uncovering new prospects.  You are obsessed with donor data and reporting on progress. Organized and Detail-Oriented: You are extremely organized and exceptional at managing many details at once.  You create detailed calendars with proposal timelines, stewardship activities, and close dates. You implement a moves management system for each donor and use it to triage and make strategic decisions.  No prospect or donor is left behind. RESPONSIBILITIES Donor Cultivation and Stewardship Support Provide strategic support for meeting preparation, including monitoring and anticipating needs, coordinating with program partners and drafting prep materials Draft high-quality donor communications that meet cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship objectives, including proposals, letters, follow-up correspondence, updates, acknowledgments, reports, and other materials as necessary Work across Program and Strategy & Investment teams to develop narratives, data and metrics for complex gift proposals Develop program and donor knowledge and context to effectively strategize donor communications. Donor and Database Management Implement and manage effective gift-processing system to ensure team’s ability to track progress to goal, coordinating with finance team as necessary Manage donor database, ensuring donor records are accurate, uploading appropriate documentation and tracking moves management Conduct prospect research and remain apprised of local philanthropy news by reading local papers, journals, society pages, etc. Assist team in managing and regularly improving team-wide policies, procedures and systems to increase efficiency and improve collaboration and communication. Donor Engagement Support the development and execution of grassroots fundraising campaigns, including online and peer-to-peer fundraising Provide support for event execution and donor experience for all Good Reason Houston events Other duties as assigned, as the organization’s fundraising program grows QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree required Minimum 3-5 years professional work experience required, with nonprofit fundraising experience highly preferred A track record of developing and maintaining strong relationships with and among a diverse group of stakeholders Experience using donor database, such as eTapestry, Blackbaud, Salesforce, etc., highly preferred Excellent organizational skills, with a demonstrated commitment to meeting a high bar and a history of getting things done even in the face of obstacles and ambiguity Exceptional writing and communications skills with experience writing in a professional setting A data and research orientation – including a curiosity and urgency around data collection and analysis Experience managing multiple projects and ability to manage teammates, volunteers, and stakeholders on short-term projects Ability to be flexible and adaptable in changing environment Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Passion about the mission, vision, and goals of Good Reason Houston and how this position contributes to the organization’s success

Good Reason Houston is seeking a Senior Manager of Scholar Success who has a strong track record helping students succeed in college and is excited to join the founding Harris County Promise team. The Senior Manager will work directly with community college partners to support college persistence. Specifically, this person will provide data analysis and lead a learning community of success professionals across Promise partner colleges to ensure Promise Scholars complete a credential or associate’s degree prepared for living wage employment and/or transfer to 4-year institutions. Harris County Promise is a collaboration between K-12 organizations and higher education institutions to increase postsecondary completion for the region by eliminating financial barriers, increasing support, and aligning resources. The Harris County Promise program is available to all Texas resident seniors from participating high schools, regardless of GPA or income. Eligible seniors who become Promise Scholars receive up to three years of guaranteed tuition and fees, assistance with books, and additional support to help them complete their degrees. The Harris County Promise program will launch in 2020.   This position reports to the Managing Director of Promise and will play a key role in ensuring Good Reason Houston realizes its vision that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow. Responsibilities: Program Leadership Drive the achievement of excellent college outcomes, including credential/degree attainment and access to living wage employment for Harris County Promise Scholars Own user experience design to ensure student-friendly, easily accessible, seamless support of students throughout their college journey Possess and develop expertise in retention methods for at-risk students and inform the team of developing theories and best practices Create, administer, and manage student and parent texting campaigns Manage the administration of student incentives and additional supports Design and monitor all student-facing communications for student-friendliness and impact, including text message campaigns, emails, and program collateral  Data Management Work with the team to develop an effective case management system to facilitate data collection for timely and effective intervention by Promise staff and campus stakeholders Track and analyze data through the case management system to inform effective interventions based on student needs Prepare reports and turnkey information to Promise support staff on each partner campus for immediate programmatic adjustments to reach performance goals Team & Relationships Serve as a coach and external accountability partner for college-based Success Coaches and/or other Promise support staff to help students transition to college, maintain satisfactory academic progress, and persist to completion and/or transfer Develop and nurture relationships with college and community stakeholders to reduce barriers and facilitate student success  Turnkey lessons learned to inform strategic work across our K-12 and higher ed partners and contribute to the achievement of Good Reason Houston’s mission and goals Serve as a hands-on contributor to the Harris County Promise team and collaborate on initiatives across the team to ensure students successfully enroll and succeed in college Qualifications: Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, Advanced degree preferred 8+ years of professional experience related to college access and success with a strong track record of successful student outcomes in college Competencies & Characteristics Expertise with designing effective student interventions and supports Facility with data and leadership of professional learning communities Commitment to achieve rigorous goals on behalf of students Flexibility to respond to and manage a range of stakeholders Experience leading and coordinating high-performing teams Creativity and innovative thinking skills to respond to emerging needs Strength in data tracking, management, and analysis Ability to use data to problem-solve and set strategy Demonstrated passion for the transformative power of education

Job Goal: Ensure the integration of appropriate school mental health services (SMH) through the SchoolWide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) Interconnected Systems Framework (ISF) for Mental Health (MH). The CPM will also be responsible for addressing the specific needs of the local education agency (LEA) served by the AWARE grant, primarily Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, by developing a Comprehensive Services Plan (CSP). Qualifications: Education Master’s degree in special education, education, psychology, counseling, related mental health area and/or social work Certification/Licensure 1. Texas teaching certificate with required endorsement or professional license/certificate in related field (e.g., Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Master Social Worker) Experience 1. Five years of experience working in education and/or collaborating with local mental health authorities and other community-based service and health agencies 2. Experience and understanding of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) implementation best practices, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and mental health systems/services within school settings 3. Demonstrated program and project management experience, including evaluating program deliverables and ensuring the success of identified outcomes 4. Experience developing and presenting professional development Special Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of mental health services in public school settings with emphasis in areas of evidence-based strategies reflecting trauma-informed, mindfulness, self-regulation, prosocial skills, and resiliency building strategies to increase school engagement 2. Strong consultation skills for communicating with administrators, teachers, parents, students and mental health professionals 3. Knowledge of the critical elements and implementation of the PBIS framework and school-wide and targeted supports to strengthen mental health wellness 4. Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills 5. Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group and large group situations to students, parents, district staff and community/mental health professionals 6. Extensive knowledge of behavioral principles 7. Established connections with local mental health authorities and community-based mental health services Preferred Qualifications 1. Doctorate preferred 2. Experience in the public school setting at campus and/or district levels Major Responsibilities: 1. Implement services in Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District to improve or expand mental health-related interventions and services across school-aged youth and family-serving systems 2. Increase and improve access to culturally competent and developmentally appropriate school- and community-based mental health services, particularly for children and youth with SED or SMI 3. Develop school-based mental health programs staffed by behavioral health specialists to screen for, provide early intervention for and to address any ongoing mental health needs of children with symptoms consistent with a mental disorder(s) or SED 4. Develop and implement an Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP) to build partnerships with MH providers, businesses, community groups and families that will broaden and link all services available to students and families, coordinate funding streams, make policy and program changes to improve service delivery and develop a plan for sustaining MH services when the grant period ends 5. Develop an infrastructure that will sustain services in ESCs (Education Service Center) and LEAs served by the grant 6. Build regional and statewide capacity for promoting mental health awareness and evidencebased practices for school-based and school-connected mental health services 7. Collaborate with the ESC, Local Mental Health Authority (LMHA), TEA Project Coordinator and the SMHA Co-Coordinator on building the IDP, linking AWARE Texas with existing resources and on implementing any policy and program changes that are needed in systems and project strategies as communicated by the TEA Project Coordinator 8. Collaborate with TEA to develop and pilot tools that support SMH 9. Coordinate and ensure rapid on-site access to clinical services including screening, assessment and appropriate interventions or treatment for all students in a crisis or those exhibiting symptoms of Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) or Serious Mental Illness (SMI) through the utilization/consultation/coordination with licensed Mental Health/Behavioral Health Specialists (MHBHS) to respond on site in targeted schools 10. Conduct outreach and engagement with school-aged youth and their families to increase awareness and identification of mental health issues and to promote positive mental health. 11. Connect families, schools and communities to increase engagement and involvement in planning and implementing school and community programs for school-aged youth 12. Equip schools with the ability to immediately respond to the needs of youth who may be exhibiting behavioral/psychological signs of a severity indicating the need for clinical intervention 13. Develop an infrastructure that will sustain and expand mental health and behavioral health services and supports for school-aged youth when federal funding ends 14. Develop and implement a comprehensive plan of evidence-based culturally competent and developmentally appropriate school- and community-based mental health services 15. Develop and implement a workforce development training plan to increase the mental health awareness and literacy of school staff, administrators, parents and others who interact with school-aged youth 16. Engage in local and state program and process development to support improvements in school-aged youth and family-serving systems through the coordination and integration of funding streams to support programs with similar goals 17. Develop and implement meaningful ways to engage students and their families by involving them in the design and implementation of education and community initiatives 18. Establish relationships with local businesses, families and community groups to broaden and link all community resources available to school-aged youth and their families 19. Compile, maintain and file all reports, records and other required documents 20. Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility 21. Collect and analyze data to evaluate the program effectiveness 22. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable grant that funds this position Supervision/Personnel Management Provide program support and staff activity management to LEA staff funded by AWARE project grant to ensure program deliverables are met. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands: Frequent and routine travel to AWARE project site Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District. Additional travel to locations throughout the Region 4 area; some statewide travel expected. Must have reliable transportation; expect frequent use of standard office equipment, prolonged sitting, occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting, repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse), occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds), may work prolonged and irregular hours and with frequent interruptions, maintains emotional control under pressure.

Good Reason Houston is seeking a passionate, strategic and creative Chief Operating Officer to lead Good Reason Houston’s communication, operations and policy work. Good Reason Houston partners with school districts, community leaders, families, and educators to achieve its mission of increasing the number of students learning in high-quality schools.  This person should be obsessed with giving clarity, direction, and strategic focus in the intersection of communications, community engagement, policy, and operations in order to serve as crux of these key functions for Good Reason Houston. This person should be skilled at recognizing and capitalizing on natural connections within key business functions and excellent at mobilizing people and partnerships.  This position reports to the CEO of Good Reason Houston and sits on the leadership team. They will manage a robust team including the Director of Communications, Director of Family & Community Engagement, Director of Policy as well as operations staff members.  ABOUT GOOD REASON HOUSTON Good Reason Houston’s vision is that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow. To grow more great schools in every neighborhood in Houston, the organization focuses on four key strategic levers:  Driving System Innovation Developing Game-changing Educators Advancing Equitable Access Engaging the Community RESPONSIBILITIES Internal and External Communications Set and pursue an elegant and effective communication strategy to position Good Reason Houston as a key leader on school quality in the Houston community while continuing to build brand awareness Determine key communication goals and systems for progress monitoring, both internally and externally Develop and manage the internal communication for Good Reason Houston’s growing team   Serve as one of the external representatives of Good Reason Houston across the greater Houston community  Operations  Steward and strengthen the Good Reason Houston organizational culture through establishing (with input) and striving for key staff culture metrics Organize team-building and planning activities, such as team meetings and team retreats Manage team and key staff to ensure smooth in-office operations Lead and organize Good Reason Houston’s upcoming office relocation Set vision and goals to support the health and management of Good Reason Houston’s human resource function, including talent and recruitment strategy and HR/benefits Design and implement a performance management system that is equipped to support each team member in achieving their best performance while enabling Good Reason Houston to move towards the realization of our vision  Board Stewardship  Manage board meeting process, including meeting content and partnership work Design and execute board retreats Support the board in executing their vital functions in achieving the Good Reason Houston vision Family & Community Engagement Build and invest in systems and organizations that directly engage families with education decision-making Lead creation of community based partnerships and coalitions to accelerate the pace of change aligned to Good Reason Houston core mission Identify and develop family and community leaders to advocate for improved school quality within individual school districts Policy & Advocacy   Support Good Reason Houston’s legislative agenda with key constituencies at the state and local level Coordinate with state changemakers to align on legislative agenda priorities and policy recommendations  Support local advocacy tactics: manage partnership and goals, strategies and communication plan  QUALIFICATIONS Requirements Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degree highly preferred  8-10 years of professional, relevant experience Demonstrated commitment to mission-driven work  Record of results in communication strategy and externally representing an organization  Past management of a staff/board relationship highly preferred Relevant Skills  Expertise setting vision and direction for a team  Creative problem solving Executing Strong Judgment and Decision Making Developing and Building Teams Guidance, Direction, and Motivation of Teammates Oral and Written Comprehension and Expression Monitoring and Performance Assessment Problem Sensitivity and Solution Focus Data Analysis and Inference Education policy experience preferred, but not required