21 Business Development jobs

About El Paso   In 2018, IDEA launched 4 schools that support our promise of college for all students in the El Paso Region. El Paso has consistently been rated as one of the safest cities in the United States of America for over 20 consecutive years. In addition to this ranking, El Paso was also selected as a 2018 All-America City, earned the Governor's Achievement Award, and was named the fifth-best small city in America.   Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a school of 150 students in Donna, TX to the fastest- growing family of tuition-free, public charter schools in the United States. In 2019, we will grow to 6 schools serving El Paso and Socorro.    By 2022, IDEA will operate 173 schools in 10 regions educating a hundred thousand students on their road to and through college.     Role Mission:  As El Paso, Texas is currently one of IDEA’s fastest growing regions, the Regional Director of Development is charged with cultivating, navigating, and maintaining the external relationships for the fundraising needs to support the ambitious expansion plans of the region. The Director of Development – El Paso is responsible for meeting ambitious fundraising targets that will enable regional growth. These goals are met  through:  a) solicitation of major gifts from foundations, individuals and corporations in the El Paso and national organizations interested in supporting educational equality in the region; and b) targeted donor acquisition and stewardship through a diverse portfolio of events, meetings and school tours. In addition, the Regional Director of Development will also cultivate and sustain regional board relationships in partnership with El Paso’s Executive Director.    This role  will be supported by a development operations team  charged with  ensuring the appropriate infrastructure is in place to execute best-in-class  fundraising  operations  across IDEA’s regions.  Through the development operations team, the Director of Development will have events, data analysis,  communications,  gift processing and grant reporting support .  The Director of Development will report to the Vice President of Regional Development and sit on a team of fellow regional fundraisers who share best practices, collaborate and have fun together.   A masterful communicator ,  relationship builder  and fundraiser,  the Director of  Development is  passionate about educational equity in  El Paso ,  well - versed in making six and seven figure asks, and is a strategic planner and executer.       Accountabilities:     1.  Raise $ 800,000  in funding to support  the El Paso  region by June 30, 2020.      Lead stewardship with IDEA’s largest funders in  the El Paso region .    Develop funding path for renewals and prospects ;   and build relationships with  local individuals, corporations and foundations to support IDEA with major gifts.    Plan and lead  regional tours ,  working with  the development operations team and the regional  schools’ teams to prepare for funder and prospect visits.           2 .  Ensure 100% of board members give financially; and 100% of board members experience at least one programmatic touchpoint.   Create individualized annual plans for each board member    Manage all  El Paso  regional board correspondence, meeting schedules, agendas and presentations, working with  El Paso  Executive Director to plan 4 regional board meetings a year with 90% attendance    Develop and execute recruitment strategy to add additional, qualified advisory board members   Build a sustainable coalition of El Paso  donors with a strong belief in IDEA’s mission and willingness  advocate on behalf of IDEA .     Champion board and community partnerships for the region    Set strategic goals around the number of new, lapsed and u pgraded donors needed in FY20 and beyond to create a healthy, sustainable donor base long-term        4.  We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:     Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college     Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them    Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly    Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes    Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change    Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization    Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes    We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students.         Knowledge and Skills:      Ability to synthesize multiple facts, data points, and stories into compelling narrative explaining IDEA’s educational vision  in El Paso  to others.    Superior writing ability and attention to detail.     Comfort and confidence engaging with individuals from all backgrounds within  EL Paso  in order to explain the IDEA story and vision.     Knowledge of the  El Paso  philanthropic landscape including various philanthropic organizations   and business development organizations.          Qualifications: ​      Bachelor’s degree  required,  Master’s degree preferred     5 years of experience in a development, advocacy, fundraising, grant writing, grant management or similar role  in El Paso   Proven track record of personally achieving success     Bilingual (Spanish)- preferred    Belief in IDEA’s mission and an understanding of what it takes to achieve the goal of college for all children    

About Baton Rouge Baton Rouge is ranked in the top 100 on the U.S. News and World Report Best Places to Live Rankings. It is also home to IDEA Innovation and IDEA Bridge, the first IDEA Public School regions outside of the state of Texas. We are honored to pledge our passion and focus to the students of Baton Rouge and provide an educational experience that will end with college acceptance and matriculation. While Baton Rouge is well known for its delicious cuisine and entertainment, it is also a nucleus for an abundant culture and history. We are ecstatic to enlist a cohort of strong individuals that will help support student’s dreams to get to and through college.   In 2017, only 1 in 6 students graduated in the state of Louisiana graduated college-ready. Changing this statistic is part of the promise IDEA makes to current and incoming students. IDEA Southern Louisiana is part of the solution for sharing the endless possibilities in grade school, college, and beyond. Role Mission IDEA Public Schools is working to transform the lives of children and families in southern Louisiana by launching and operating high-quality charter schools with the mission of sending every student to and through college. The Director of Development – Southern Louisiana will sit on IDEA’s advancement team and is responsible for working closely with the Executive Director to meet ambitious fundraising targets that will fuel growth. These goals are met through: a) major gift solicitation of foundations, individuals and corporations in the Southern Louisiana region, including grant writing and reporting, b) targeted donor acquisition and stewardship through a diverse portfolio of campaigns, events, meetings, and school tours; c) strengthening the impact and size of the local boards of directors; d) community engagement efforts including cultivation of local, state, and federal elected officials.   Accountabilities 1. Raise $1MM* to support Southern Louisiana region by June 30, 2020 Develop and execute yearly cultivation/stewardship goals and plans for prospects and donors in districts where IDEA schools are operating or planned Draft compelling grant applications, reports and other collateral Plan and host a variety fundraising events and activities Hold personalized stewardship meetings with all donors who have given to IDEA in Southern Louisiana Create opportunities for Southern Louisiana Executive Director to achieve future fundraising outcomes through engagement with local philanthropic community Leverage local influencers for connections to prospective national and state donors   2. IDEA Southern Louisiana meets its growth plan by launching 8 new charter school campuses between 2019 and 2024 Assist Executive Director in identifying and prioritizing new charter opportunities Identify individuals to serve on local boards of directors Prepare winning charter applications Coordinate and build relationships with local district education leaders and staff members responsible for coordinating charter activities Position IDEA for long-term success in the region by building and maintaining relationships with key education reform allies   3. Achieve excellence in board operations and support Work with Executive Director and Executive Assistant to timely plan agendas and prepare board materials for all meetings Work with board and IDEA attorneys on legal and policy matters as required Work with boards to create processes and tools for annual self-evaluation Create individualized annual plans for each board member that defines the goals for each in the following areas: Engage   – the number of touch points that the board member has had with the IDEA program (e.g. school visits, hosting a student at work) Inspire   – the number of meetings with external stakeholders the board member has facilitated Invest   – Ensuring that 100% of Board members invest financially Advise   – a goal that will be pre-determined based on the unique backgrounds of each member       4.  Live values of IDEA Believes and is committed to our mission: that all students are capable of getting to and through college Is driven by meaningful outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them Prioritizes quality learning for both students and adults Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change Seeks and responds well to upward and downward feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization, and actively self-reflects on gaps Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree required Experience: two to three years of fundraising or related experience Experience: four to five years of professional working experience Experience in education (preferred) Knowledge and Skills Ability to synthesize multiple facts, data points, and stories into compelling narrative explaining IDEA’s educational vision for the region to others Superior writing ability and attention to detail Comfort and confidence engaging with individuals from all backgrounds within the Southern Louisiana community in order to explain the IDEA story and vision

Austin is a vibrant city filled with a rich cultural heritage and is ranked as the #1 Best Place to Live for the second year in a row by U.S. News and World Report. The city of Austin is the state capital and holds the ranking as the 11 th  largest city in the United States. Currently, Austin is home to 10 of IDEA’s schools and serves nearly 5,000 students at campuses in Austin, Kyle, and Pflugerville .   In a city that is a hub for knowledge, IDEA is working to support the community through education, which is the single most effective anti-poverty strategy we possess as a nation.  This is why  we focus on AP courses for all students, college acceptance, and matriculation. Only 1 in 8 Austin  students  graduate college ready. Changing this statistic is part of the promise IDEA makes to current and incoming students. Our goal is to add 16 more schools over the next 4 years, including IDEA’s first health professions school, in support of our mission of college for all, positioning us to serve approximately 13,000 students by 2022.       Role Mission:  This role will be supported by a development operations team charged with ensuring the appropriate infrastructure is in place to execute best-in-class fundraising operations across IDEA’s regions. Through the development operations team, the Director of Development will have events, data analysis, communications, gift processing and grant reporting support. The Director of Development will report to the Executive Director and sit on a team of fellow regional fundraisers who share best practices, collaborate and have fun together.   A masterful communicator, relationship builder and fundraiser, the Director of Development is passionate about educational equity in  Houston , well-versed in making six and seven figure asks, and is a strategic planner and executer.       Accountabilities:     1.  Raise $1.5M in funding to support  the  Austin region by June 30, 2020.      Lead stewardship with IDEA’s largest funders in the Austin region ,  including raising required matching commitments to unlock additional funding allotments.    Develop funding path for renewals and prospects ;   and build relationships with local individuals, corporations and foundations to support IDEA with major gifts.    With the support of IDEA’s Development Events Manager,  plan  and execute  the Austin Opportunity Lunch 2019 with an end goal of raising at minimum $100,000 net at the event.    Plan and lead  regional tours ,  working with  the development operations team and the regional  schools’ teams to prepare for funder and prospect visits.        2 .  Ensure 100% of board members give financially; and 100% of board members experience at least one programmatic touchpoint.   Create individualized annual plans for each board member    Manage all  Houston  regional board correspondence, meeting schedules, agendas and presentations, working with  Greater Houston  Executive Director to plan 4 regional board meetings a year with 90% attendance    Partner with Executive Director to   develop  and execute  recruitment strategy  to  add additional, qualified advisory board members   Build a sustainable coalition of Houston donors with a strong belief in IDEA’s mission and willingness advocate on behalf of IDEA.     Champion board and community partnerships for the region and provide appropriate level of detail, preparation, and context for Executive Director to support cultivation and continued engagement.    Set strategic goals around the number of new, lapsed and u pgraded donors needed in FY20 and beyond to create a healthy, sustainable donor base long-term   Develop and e xecute long - term plan to get in front of 25% of long-range high net worth  Austin  leaders to begin building  relationships  for future asks      4.  We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:     Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college     Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them    Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly    Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes    Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change    Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization    Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes    We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students.          Knowledge and Skills:      Ability to synthesize multiple facts, data points, and stories into compelling narrative explaining IDEA’s educational vision for the region to others.    Superior writing ability and attention to detail.     Comfort and confidence engaging with individuals from all backgrounds within the Austin community in order to explain the IDEA story and vision.     Knowledge of the Austin philanthropic landscape including various philanthropic organizations   and business development organizations.    Communication- ability to explain IDEA’s story, program, vision and accomplishments with a diverse group of constituents, prospects, and funders.       Qualifications: ​      Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred     5 years of experience in a development, advocacy, fundraising, grant writing, grant management or similar role     Proven track record of personally achieving success     Belief in IDEA’s mission and an understanding of what it takes to achieve the goal of college for all children           

    At IDEA Public Schools, we believe in college for ALL and we are committed to ensuring that  all of  our students graduate from college. IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school to the fastest-growing network of tuition-free Pre-K-12 public charter schools in the United States sending 100% of our students to college. 58% of our students graduate from college in 6 years – that’s 8 times the national rate for students in our communities!         IDEA was founded in 2000 as a single school with 150 students in the Rio Grande Valley. When interest exceeded building capacity, to meet the demands, IDEA’s co-founders committed to serving more students in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and beyond. We now serve nearly 45,000 students across Texas and Louisiana. By 2022, IDEA will serve 100,000 students. Be on the lookout for IDEA schools opening near you—with continued growth in our current regions and new launches in Tarrant County (Fort Worth/Arlington), New Orleans, Houston (2020), Permian Basin (2021), and Tampa Bay (2021)!         When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.          To learn more about IDEA, check out this  video .          Role Mission:  The Business Office strives to support the leadership at IDEA as we work together to meet and exceed our ambitious financial and student achievement goals.  The Regional Business Manager will work with Business Office, headquarters, regional and school teams to increase efficiency and provide a high level of support in meeting shared goals.       Accountabilities:         1.  Upload a balanced budget by the start of the new fiscal year   Support budget managers and their staff during the annual planning and budgeting process   Build and update rosters for the upcoming fiscal year, identify and correct errors, and make revisions based on changes throughout the process   Collect detailed budgets and ensure requested budgets meet targets by fund and overall amount   Project and allocate centrally planned budgets     2 .  Guide Executive Directors, Senior Vice-Presidents of Schools, and School Leaders in meeting the Earnings before Interest, Depreciation and Amortization (EBIDA) target for their school or region   Share high quality reporting and analysis that assists budget managers and support staff in understanding the impact of monthly and year-to-date budget to actuals   Drive the creation and update of rolling forecasts in partnership with school and regional leaders to ensure schools and regional budgets will meet annual EBIDA targets   Consult with schools and teams that are off track and provide actionable recommendations to improve financial performance   Build the capacity of budget managers to best serve as financial stewards through consistent check points, quality reference materials and professional development     3.  Contribute to the planning and facilitation of professional development of budget managers and their support staff   Manage the Business Clerk hiring, onboarding and support process for portfolio regions   Develop session content and facilitate Regional Quarterly Financial Management Trainings, Summer Institute, HQ managers, grant managers, APO, PIR and Principal trainings   Provide differentiated support to portfolio financial managers including field observation and coaching, regional  tacticals , and  adhoc  trainings based on portfolio trends     4 .  Live Values of IDEA     Believes and is committed to our mission: that all students  are capable of getting  to and through college      Is driven by outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them     Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve  quickly     Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change     Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization     Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships  in order to  achieve outcomes     Embodies IDEA’s core values         Competencies:   Mission Focus    Strategic Leadership    Managing Self and Others    Building Relationships   Technological and Financial Aptitude       Qualifications:     Education: (Required) Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or economics   (Preferred) Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, or economics     Experience:(Required) 3-4 years’ experience in financial data analysis   (Preferred) 4-5 years’ experience in financial data analysis       Knowledge and Skills:     Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders of varying degrees of analytical understanding   Excellent analytical and  problem solving  skills   Spreadsheet and database expertise   Constantly searching for and learning more regarding analysis methods and tools   Hold ethics and values of data integrity to high standards     Compensation:   Salary for this role typically falls between $58,884 and $75,077 commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications .  This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on individual and organizational performance and goal attainment.   

The Development Associate will contribute to City Year New Hampshire’s growth and impact by helping the site to create an exceptional donor/prospect experience that deepens relationships and expands our base of support. The Development Associate will accomplish this by playing a pivotal project management role in the execution of inspiring fundraising and donor engagement events; supporting donor data management, gift processing, and donor recognition; and leading on donor and event collateral, social media, and communications projects in collaboration with the development team, site leadership, and headquarters specialists. This position reports to the Development Director and works closely with the Individual Giving & Community Engagement Officer, Development VISTAs, and Site Leadership—including the Executive Director. Responsibilities: Lead and Support Development Events. Project manager for site-wide engagement or fundraising events including but not limited to Opening Day, Annual Gala, Corporate Service Days, Graduation. As part of event team, keeping guest RSVPs, managing registration, donor recognition, and gift processing. Lead on ensuring SalesForce data is accurate and up to date-promoting effective donor and event management, revenue reporting and gift processing. Manage all event related data including RSVPs, seating, and registration for our events. Maintain and enhance donor and ensure important relationship information is captured and reflected correctly in SalesForce. Request prospect research from specialized Headquarters team. Produce useful and accurate management reports. Help the site capture important donor correspondence through regular meetings with Site senior staff. Manage all development operations including invoicing, gift processing, mailings, and annual report submission. Provide champions, donors, and prospects with an exceptional experience of City Year. Support the implementation of the Visitor Program by working with school based teams to ensure corps and staff are prepared for visitors and that visitors are minimally disruptive to service and impact. Set up and arrange logistics of prospect/donor visits to schools. Invoice donors, acknowledge gifts, and work collaboratively with Gift Processing to enhance donor experience. Provide support with planning, scheduling, preparing written materials for important standing meetings including those with the Site Leadership, Site Board, and Site Board Committees. Supports site based communications and social media plan. Prepares and executes Development related mailings of invitations, thank you’s, reports, and speaker briefings for Development events. Partners with Development VISTA to produce e-news and print collateral related to service and annual event. Functions as site point/coordinator for HQ Event initiatives Qualifications: BA/BS degree preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and an acute attention to detail and accuracy. Willingness to work under pressure and in high-demand situations. Ability to multi-task and prioritize requests from multiple members of the team. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Excellent skills in Excel. Versed in Salesforce database and report creation through the system. Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds, interests, and skills. Commitment to helping a highly successful organization implement systems and structures to support significant growth. Deep understanding of City Year’s mission and the national service movement is helpful. AmeriCorps/City Year alumni are encouraged to apply. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

City Year Dallas is seeking a dynamic Individual Giving Manager who will be responsible for leading efforts to steward and recommit $85,000 from current individual donors and identify and secure at least  $160,000 in new gifts in the 2019-2020 school year. As a key member of the site’s development team,  the Individual Giving Manager will work in partnership with the Executive Director, Director of  Development, and local Advisory Board to increase overall private sector investments in City Year  Dallas. The Individual Giving Manager maintains a sophisticated and nuanced understanding of current and  prospective donors' and members' interests, enthusiasms, connections, and relationships with City Year  Dallas, in order to advance successful engagement, cultivation, and stewardship strategies. The ideal  candidate must take a creative approach to opportunities and have a hunger to build relationships.  Exceptional organizational and written and verbal communication skills are necessary for this position, as  is the ability to multitask, meet deadlines and achieve results in a team environment. Job Description Individual Donor Acquisition Strategy: Manage a pipeline of individual giving prospects and increase by 20% annually, with a goal of securing at least $245,000 in individual and/or family foundation support. Identify current donors with increased giving potential and collaborate with team on strategy to increase gifts. Research prospects by scanning annual reports, gala sponsorships, etc. Take lead on soliciting leadership gifts and multi-year investments and collaborate with corporate team to leverage individual support from corporate partners. Donor Recognition and Ongoing Engagement: Successfully retain at least 90% of current City Year Dallas individual donor relationships, managing appropriate frequency of outreach, communication, appreciation and involvement. Recommend new engagement opportunities and implement best practices for current and future donors. Create opportunities that enable current champions to engage their networks and expand our community. Cultivate and engage new individual prospects weekly. Ensure proper and timely recognition of donors and ongoing stewardship. Maintain accurate records and donor information in database. Events: Work with the development team to leverage City Year Dallas events to increase individual giving, such as Opening Day, corporate team sponsor service days, and school visits. Create and oversee at least one individual donor cultivation event during the 2019-2020 school year aimed at engaging potential individual donors. Senior Staff and Volunteer Partnership: Leverage the Executive Director, other senior City Year staff locally and nationally, and the City Year Dallas Board and Development Committee to deepen and solidify individual donor relationships. Marketing and Communications: Support the marketing and communications efforts of the City Year brand by designing and creating publications and email communications as well as localizing City Year is committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. communications from City Year National Office. Utilize social media to increase visibility and brand awareness of City Year’s work in the local Dallas area. Community Representation: Represent City Year at corporate and community functions to establish and deepen potential and current donor relationships. Interact authentically with prospects at events to establish and deepen potential and current donor relationships. Additional Site and Team Support: Support with AmeriCorps member development and trainings for donor-facing engagements such as school meet and greets and events. Partner with City Year Dallas departments and staff, stakeholder engagement, event and service day participation and cross-departmental committees as needed to ensure site-wide goals are met. Basic Qualifications: Minimum five years professional work experience:strong knowledge base of all aspects of fundraising with a strong emphasis on individual giving/major gifts program Proven track record building relationships with high net worth donors. Strong networking and relationship management skills. Strong initiative and ability to work independently to achieve goals. Experience planning and executing successful individual donor cultivation and retention events. Strong research skills—ability to identify and research individual donor prospects. The ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of volunteers to meet fundraising goals Systems capability to ensure accurate maintenance of records to track donors, evaluate progress to goals and generate reports Bachelor's degree required Additional Qualities Needed: Knowledge of the Dallas/Fort Worth area high net worth community via local business, civic, and cultural networks desirable. Efficient time management skills: ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects. Demonstrate excellent written, oral, and organizational skills; highly detail oriented. Demonstrate a willingness to work in a collaborative and strong team-based organization. Sets high expectations for self and others s/he is leading and holds self and team accountable for performance goals. Ability to manage and motivate a community to achieve goals. Passion for education and youth development. Thrives in diverse, youthful, high energy, entrepreneurial environment. 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.

We seek a dynamic, thoughtful, and entrepreneurial Director of Individual Giving who will play a critical role in leading the effort to double our current portfolio of dedicated donors over the next two years. The Director of Individual Giving will lead key major giving programs focusing on investments of $10,000 and above from individual philanthropists and family foundations, growing the annual fund community and contributing to donor messaging and communications. Reporting to the Managing Director of Development and working closely with site leadership and an engaged and active Board of Directors, the Director of Individual Giving will lead efforts to engage City Year Seattle’s current portfolio of major donors and develop techniques and tools to increase current giving as well as convert prospects into donors – drawing from the large community of individuals that have engaged with City Year over the past 20+ years in Seattle. City Year’s culture and programming provides a rich array of engagement opportunities for the Director of Individual Giving to leverage for donor cultivation and stewardship. With its school-based model, City Year offers engaging opportunities for donor cultivation and stewardship that include: School Visits, Stone Soup (in-home) Dinners, AmeriCorps member mentorship program. In addition to these engagements, City Year also hosts several annual events including Opening Day, Martin Luther King, Jr Day of Service, Ripples of Hope (annual gala dinner) and City Year graduation. With its researched based Long-Term Impact strategy (LTI) that calls for City Year to serve 50% of all off-track students by 2023, the successful candidate will have an established case for support that provides the foundation to grow and develop all aspects of individual giving in Seattle, eventually building an Individual Giving Team to sustain future growth. Responsibilities Donor Portfolio Management: Manage and grow portfolio of 100 major gift prospects capable of contributing $10,000 or more annually. Create and implement a strategic plan for identifying and cultivating new donors with significant giving capacity, with a goal of securing at least $500,000 in individual and/or family foundation support. Drive efforts to secure leadership gifts and multi-year investments and collaborate across the team to leverage individual support from corporate partners. Donor Stewardship and Recognition: Ensure highly customized, ongoing stewardship and recognition for all major donors. In collaboration with full development team, maintain accurate records and donor information in database (Salesforce). Events: Work with the Director of Development Operations to leverage City Year Seattle events, including our annual gala, to increase overall giving. Oversee and influence major giving donor cultivation events aimed at engaging potential donors. Senior Staff and Volunteer Partnership: Leverage the Executive Director , other senior City Year Seattle staff and national City Year leadership, and the City Year Seattle/King County Advisory Board to deepen and solidify individual donor relationships. The Director of Individual Giving will also manage our 7 Generations Board, an associate board that supports outreach and fundraising efforts for the site. Community Representation: Represent City Year at community functions and events to establish and deepen potential and current major donor relationships. Additional Individual Donor Activities: Manage other individual giving appeals as needed; including Winter Appeal, GiveBig and other workplace giving campaigns. Qualifications Minimum five years of fundraising experience with a preference for experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership gifts. Experience with face-to-face cultivation and solicitation activities. Commitment to creating an equitable work environment and a desire participate in and contribute to Race and Equity work that is central to our mission. Ability to anticipate the needs of others and expertly manage up. Demonstrated experience using listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate donors and volunteers Strong initiative and ability to work independently to achieve goals. Experience planning and executing successful individual donor cultivation and retention events. Positive, can-do attitude and all-around team player. Efficient time management skills: ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects. Sets high expectations for self and others s/he is leading and holds self and team accountable for performance goals. Additional qualities and skills preferred Knowledge of high net worth community via local business, civic, and cultural networks desirable. Strong interest and desire to directly ask donors for annual and multi-gift funding Experience with fundraising and CRM software Passion for education and youth development. Knowledge or previous experience with non-cash giving, such as assets and planned giving Compensation commensurate with experience; the salary range for this position is $70,000-$90,000.   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.

We seek a dynamic, thoughtful, and entrepreneurial Director of Individual Giving who will play a critical role in leading the effort to double our current portfolio of dedicated donors over the next two years. The Director of Individual Giving will lead key major giving programs focusing on investments of $10,000 and above from individual philanthropists and family foundations, growing the annual fund community and contributing to donor messaging and communications. Reporting to the Managing Director of Development and working closely with site leadership and an engaged and active Board of Directors, the Director of Individual Giving will lead efforts to engage City Year Seattle’s current portfolio of major donors and develop techniques and tools to increase current giving as well as convert prospects into donors – drawing from the large community of individuals that have engaged with City Year over the past 20+ years in Seattle. City Year’s culture and programming provides a rich array of engagement opportunities for the Director of Individual Giving to leverage for donor cultivation and stewardship. With its school-based model, City Year offers engaging opportunities for donor cultivation and stewardship that include: School Visits, Stone Soup (in-home) Dinners, AmeriCorps member mentorship program. In addition to these engagements, City Year also hosts several annual events including Opening Day, Martin Luther King, Jr Day of Service, Ripples of Hope (annual gala dinner) and City Year graduation. With its researched based Long-Term Impact strategy (LTI) that calls for City Year to serve 50% of all off-track students by 2023, the successful candidate will have an established case for support that provides the foundation to grow and develop all aspects of individual giving in Seattle, eventually building an Individual Giving Team to sustain future growth. Responsibilities Donor Portfolio Management: Manage and grow portfolio of 100 major gift prospects capable of contributing $10,000 or more annually. Create and implement a strategic plan for identifying and cultivating new donors with significant giving capacity, with a goal of securing at least $500,000 in individual and/or family foundation support. Drive efforts to secure leadership gifts and multi-year investments and collaborate across the team to leverage individual support from corporate partners. Donor Stewardship and Recognition: Ensure highly customized, ongoing stewardship and recognition for all major donors. In collaboration with full development team, maintain accurate records and donor information in database (Salesforce). Events: Work with the Director of Development Operations to leverage City Year Seattle events, including our annual gala, to increase overall giving. Oversee and influence major giving donor cultivation events aimed at engaging potential donors. Senior Staff and Volunteer Partnership: Leverage the Executive Director , other senior City Year Seattle staff and national City Year leadership, and the City Year Seattle/King County Advisory Board to deepen and solidify individual donor relationships. The Director of Individual Giving will also manage our 7 Generations Board, an associate board that supports outreach and fundraising efforts for the site. Community Representation: Represent City Year at community functions and events to establish and deepen potential and current major donor relationships. Additional Individual Donor Activities: Manage other individual giving appeals as needed; including Winter Appeal, GiveBig and other workplace giving campaigns. Qualifications Minimum five years of fundraising experience with a preference for experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership gifts. Experience with face-to-face cultivation and solicitation activities. Commitment to creating an equitable work environment and a desire participate in and contribute to Race and Equity work that is central to our mission. Ability to anticipate the needs of others and expertly manage up. Demonstrated experience using listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate donors and volunteers Strong initiative and ability to work independently to achieve goals. Experience planning and executing successful individual donor cultivation and retention events. Positive, can-do attitude and all-around team player. Efficient time management skills: ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects. Sets high expectations for self and others s/he is leading and holds self and team accountable for performance goals. Additional qualities and skills preferred Knowledge of high net worth community via local business, civic, and cultural networks desirable. Strong interest and desire to directly ask donors for annual and multi-gift funding Experience with fundraising and CRM software Passion for education and youth development. Knowledge or previous experience with non-cash giving, such as assets and planned giving 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 Sr. Regional Recruitment Manager leads a small team of City Year Recruitment Managers at our Detroit location, as part of the Midwest regional team, to create a pipeline of qualified and diverse 18-25 year old applicants who will be successfully admitted to the City Year corps from an assigned portfolio of top-tier accounts, and incubator accounts within the Region. This Senior Regional Recruitment Manager will also own a portfolio of accounts which comprise of colleges and universities. As an exemplary relationship manager, this role inspires and grows relationships at the institutional level and at the Regional/National level to attract applicants well-suited to and well-prepared for City Year. As an engaging and relatable communicator, this individual coordinates and conducts recruitment visits and presentations, providing excellent customer service to leads and applicants, and serving as an ambassador of City Year values and culture. The role requires an effective staff manager and talent developer who can coach team members to meet goals and expectations. The Sr. Recruitment Manager reports to the Regional Recruitment Director. This role is instrumental in growing and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of regional recruiting for a national organization. Please follow application instructions outlined at the bottom of the page. Responsibilities Recruitment Plan Development, Implementation, and Monitoring: Work with team leadership to create a strategy to identify, recruit, select, and matriculate a diverse class of high potential young leaders ages 18-25 to participate in City Year while achieving monthly, quarterly, and annual recruitment goals. Secure applications from top tier accounts and strategic partner accounts. Goals based on market, National/ regional relationships, historical data, and relationship strength. Inform, strengthen, and innovate Recruitment process for City Year, Inc.  Participate in or support site-based Recruitment Managers participation in Recruitment activities. Department Management: Establish strategic goals by gathering pertinent business, financial, service, and operations information; identify and evaluate trends and options; choose a course of action; define objectives; evaluate outcomes. Accomplish financial objectives by forecasting requirements; prepare an annual budget; schedule expenditures; analyze variances; initiate corrective actions. Support planning and execution of quarterly regional meetings. Manage Talent: Lead and manage team based at multiple locations. Hire, develop, and retain staff through effective recruiting, on-boarding, and employee development. Responsible for overall management of team, including communication of job expectations and planning, monitoring, and evaluating individual and team performance. Additional management responsibilities include coaching, counseling, and enforcing employee policies and procedure. Individually contribute to and impact overall team effort by performing related tasks and accomplishing goals as needed. Develop Strong Internal Relationships: Build and manage relationships with City Year Headquarters and leadership at each Regional site to address the evolving needs of Recruitment in a local, regional, and national context. Facilitate solutions to challenges of competing priorities, and ensure that individual site needs are met while achieving overall regional goals. Manage Grow, and Develop Partnerships: Develop and implement a plan to build strong relationships with key stakeholders such as college career counselors, professors, administrators, high school guidance counselors, and community leaders that produce a consistent and strong applicant pool from the portfolio. Model best-practice relationship building for direct reports.     Recruitment Events and Activities: Plan and implement 2-4 external engagements per week. Develop, coordinate, and conduct presentations at identified colleges and/or high schools and community organizations including but not limited to, career fairs, presentations to targeted student groups and classes, and tabling. This will include frequent travel and occasional evening/ weekend work. Customer-focused Lead Management and Application Generation: Implement standard lead management process to identify and cultivate leads through targeted, customer-focused multi-channel (phone, web, in person) communication that ensures that leads are well informed about City Year and the corps member experience. Utilize the established corps member profile to identify sources of prospects with said characteristics and experiences. Continue to engage and support qualified and high priority lead prospects through application submission. Performance Analysis and Strategy: Regularly compare activities to applicant and confirmation yield and assess ROI for campus activities. In conjunction with Regional Admissions team, use established corps member profiles to identify trends in successful applicants from portfolio schools. Use data to report on progress and course correct recruitment activities and strategy as necessary. Regional Recruitment Growth and Development: Participate in weekly calls with the Regional team to maintain connections and foster collaboration. In partnership with other members of the National Recruitment and Admissions team; work with recruitment teams and site leadership to continue building upon a regional/national recruitment and centralized admissions pool. Travel to National Recruitment meetings and events as applicable. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent. 3 + years of relationship development with stakeholders and institutions such as colleges, high schools, clubs, and community-based organizations. 3 + years of staff or volunteer management in a results - driven environment. Highly energetic, charismatic approach to engaging diverse groups, particularly young adults. Create persuasive written and verbal communication for internal and external audiences. Experience creating and managing a budget. Experience presenting to large groups. Proven experience with calendar management, event planning, and logistics experience. Proven track record of meeting performance objectives. Experience working in a team environment. Exhibit a passion for City Year’s mission and values. Ability to travel frequently within the region and to multi - day events at City Year’s headquarters in Boston. Preferred Qualifications Sales, customer service, or human relations experience. Volunteer, corporate, or academic recruitment experience. BA/BS degree or equivalent. Sales, customer service, or human relations experience. Volunteer, corporate, or academic recruitment experience. Prior People Management Experience Basic Qualifications At least 2-3 years of experience in relationship development with institutions such as colleges, high schools, clubs, and community based organizations to meet organizational objectives. Highly energetic, charismatic approach to engaging diverse groups, particularly young adults. Strong written communication skills for internal and external audiences. Deliver strong and inspirational messages to large groups. Calendar management, event planning, and logistics experience. Experience working in a team environment. Analytical skills. Problem solving skills, finding both short term and long term solutions. Exhibit a passion for City Year’s mission and values. Ability to travel frequently within the Region and to multi-day events at City Year’s headquarters in Boston. TO APPLY Via our online application, please submit your resume along with a cover letter (no more than one page) that responds to the following question: How would your leadership approach and philosophy support and empower a team to recruit and inspire young people to join City Year? Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

City Year Buffalo is seeking the site’s first Development Director who will be responsible for designing and executing the Development strategy that will allow City Year to leverage the resources, talents, and skills of the philanthropic sector to build City Year Buffalo and create change in the community. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will lead the Development team to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors and family foundations. This is a great opportunity to join a small, growing team, help build the organization, and make an impact. City Year was founded as a public-private partnership, and to this day we rely on private and corporate philanthropy, school & district partnerships, as well as AmeriCorps funding to support our mission of helping students stay in school and on track to high school graduation and college and career success. Your specific focus will be on engaging a portfolio of individual donors, managing the annual giving campaign, leading the planning and execution of large-scale fundraising events, and providing staff leadership to the Board. You will be responsible for directly managing and growing a portfolio of donors of prospects in the $5k – 25k range, which will help us raise $75k towards City Year Buffalo’s current yearly budget. RESPONSIBILITIES External Relations:   Working closely with the Executive Director, you will plan the strategy of donor engagement across sectors: private, government, and education (state policy, etc.). You’ll serve as a representative of City Year in the external community attending events on a frequent basis and build meaningful relationships that result in securing both monetary and in-kind multi-year support for City Year. Management and Team Leadership: All teams deserve great managers, and in this role you will manage and lead a team of one full time Development Manager and one part time Regional Grant Writer. As resources grow, you’ll have the opportunity to hire, lead, and retain additional development professionals. You’ll create a collaborative, team-based, and inclusive environment where the staff are supported to be engaged members and achieve their individual and organizational goals.  You will also represent, respect and role model City Year organizational culture and values on a daily basis as a member of the site Senior Leadership Team.  Working collaboratively with other site departments on a frequent basis and with City Year’s national headquarters in Boston will also be vital to this role. Individual Donor Management:  You will maintain a portfolio of donors and prospects in the $5k – 25k range and be directly responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding those donors and prospects to meet annual individual fundraising goals. You will support all Individual Giving efforts, including annual giving, Red Jacket Society major giving program, and fundraising events. You will work closely with Development team to write, edit, and submit all proposals and reports to foundation and individual sources and maintain accurate database records in Salesforce.  Board Management and Engagement: You’ll collaborate with the Executive Director to manage the Board throughout the year and during quarterly Board meetings, maintaining engagement both financially and otherwise to ensure Board retention and satisfaction. Donor Acquisition Strategy:  You will work closely with the Development team, prospect researchers, and Site Board to build a prospect portfolio and ensure the flow of prospects into the giving pipeline, from identification through solicitation. You will also develop and manage new creative solicitation campaigns, including #GivingTuesday, to engage new individuals within the Buffalo community.   Events and Stewardship:   You will work with the development team to lead and leverage City Year events to increase individual and foundational giving, such as the Annual Gala, Opening Day, MLK Day of Service, champions’ receptions, and other select gatherings. You’ll also represent City Year at corporate and community functions to establish and deepen potential and current donor relationships. With the development team and key volunteers you will develop, execute and evaluate strategies to engage individual donors through outreach, education, invitations to special events, and personal contacts.  Organizational Initiatives: As a member of the City Year Buffalo staff team, you will also participate in site-wide trainings and initiatives, including conducting AmeriCorps member selection interviews and attend site, local and national events and conferences 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 Regional Recruitment Manager is responsible for creating a pipeline of qualified and diverse 18 - 25 year old applicants who will be successfully admitted to the City Year corps from an assigned portfolio of accounts within the region. As an exemplary relationship manager, this role inspires and grows relationships at the institutional level and at the regional / national level to attract applicants well - suited to and well - prepared for City Year. As an engaging communicator, this individual coordinates and conducts recruitment visits and presentations, providing excellent customer service to leads and applicants, and serving as an ambassador of City Year values and culture. The Regional Recruitment Manager reports to the Regional Recruitment Director located in Los Angeles. Job Description Recruitment Plan Implementation – Secure applications from primary and incubator   accounts; Application  goals are based on market, regional / national relations, and historical data; and Develop and manage strategic partner accounts which may include college counselor associations and regional / local affiliates of national partnerships. Manage, Grow, and Develop Partnerships – Develop and implement a plan to build strong relationships with key stakeholders such as college career counselors, professors, and administrators, high school guidance counselors, and community leaders that produce a consistent and strong applicant pool from the   portfolio; Develop   and manage the portfolio and key strategic relationship with the goal of expanding the reach of the regional recruitment team; and Model best - practice relationship building. Develop Strong Internal Relationships – Build and manage relationships with home site corps, staff, and leadership to address the evolving needs of recruitment in a local, regional, and national context; Work with regional leadership to facilitate solutions to challenges of competing priorities and ensure that individual site needs are met while achieving overall regional goals; and Inform and implement the Senior AmeriCorps selections process, working closely with   Impact Operations   at home site. Recruitment Events and Activities – Plan and implement 2 - 4 external engagements per week; Develop, coordinate, and conduct presentations at identified colleges and / or high schools and community organizations including career fairs, targeted student groups and classes, and tabling; Create innovative approaches to reach target student populations   including frequent   travel and occasional evening / weekend work. Marketing Activities – Execute local marketing efforts on campuses and at adjacent locations; Measurably raise awareness, familiarity, and understanding of applicant prospects on assigned campuses from portfolio of feeder schools; Build relationships within portfolio accounts that generate media opportunities; and Maintain an active presence on social media to support organizational and team campaigns and support institutional relationships. Customer - Focused Lead Management and Application Generation – Implement standard lead management process to identify and cultivate leads through targeted, customer - focused multi - channel (phone, web, in - person) communication that ensures that leads are well informed about City Year and the AmeriCorps member   experience; and Engage   and support qualified and high priority lead prospects through application submission. Performance Analysis and Strategy – In conjunction with team leadership, develop engagement strategies through use of historical data; Regularly compare activities to applicant and confirm yield and assess Return On Investment for campus activities; In conjunction with Regional Admissions team, use established AmeriCorps member profile to identify trends in successful applicants from portfolio schools; and Use real - time data to report on progress and course correct recruitment activities and strategy as necessary. Regional Recruitment Team Growth and Development – Contribute to weekly calls with regional team to maintain connections and foster collaboration. Manage Talent – May manage at least one campus - based Recruitment Ambassador at top tier school partner to supplement campus   engagement; Conduct   regular check in calls and hold them accountable to marketing and activity goals; and Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Qualifications Demonstrated ability to self - manage time (calendar and scheduling) and prioritizing multiple work streams with minimal oversight. Comfortable in reaching out to new people to build professional relationships. Aware of systemic educational inequalities and strong desire to change it. Ability to travel frequently, multiple times in a week, within the region (rental cars provided for travel) and to multi - day events at City Year’s Headquarters in Boston twice a year. Self-awareness in inclusive communication and interaction with diverse groups of people. Positive, motivating, and inspiring written and verbal communication skills for small (1 – 3) to large (100 +) audiences. Preferred Qualifications Experience developing and maintaining relationships with a diverse group of partners to meet organizational objectives. Experience planning, implementing, and leading creative events engaging a variety of audiences. Non - profit service experience. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

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

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

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

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

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

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