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Development Director - Remote/Texas
College Possible | |
$85,000.00 / yr | |
paid time off, 401(k), retirement plan | |
United States, Texas, Austin | |
1023 Springdale Road (Show on map) | |
May 24, 2024 | |
Development Director College Possible Texas - Remote (Travel to Austin TX required) About College Possible As one of the largest and most successful college access and success programs in the country, since 2000 College Possible has helped put more than 59,000 students from disinvested communities on the path to economic mobility via completion of a college degree. Its proven near-peer coaching model, delivered by recent college graduates serving as AmeriCorps members, provides high-touch interventions proven to help students navigate and overcome the most common barriers to college access, retention, and degree completion. Nationwide, College Possible students are three times more likely to earn a bachelor's degree within six years than their peers from similar backgrounds. College Possible is a growing nonprofit coaching students from low-income backgrounds to and through college to break the cycle of poverty and empower the next generation of leaders. Our model has earned national recognition: the inaugural Evergreen National Education Award recognized our leadership in increasing access to and success in college for students from low-income backgrounds. It also earns top-of-field results: a Harvard study found that the program more than doubles a student's chance of enrolling in a four-year college, and our students are four times more likely to become college graduates than their low-income peers. College Possible has a budget of $33 million, more than 128 full-time employees and more than 321 AmeriCorps and VISTA service members. During the 2021-22 school year, we reached an estimated 21,245 students in all 50 states, with the support of 169 partner high schools and 107 partner colleges. College Possible is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks to build a diverse workforce to create impact in partnership with the communities we serve. We welcome a diverse pool of qualified applicants. For each of its positions, College Possible is mindful about what best serves our students, and seeks to hire staff with relevant experience, skills and aptitude, and a commitment to the power of education. To learn more read our Diversity and Inclusion Plan. Headquartered in Saint Paul, MN, College Possible operates: regional sites in Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Portland, OR; and Seattle, WA; Austin, TX; and has Catalyze partnerships in California, Iowa, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, and Tennessee. Learn more at CollegePossible.org. Your Role as Development Director The Development Director is responsible for managing, coordinating, and achieving revenue goals to support organizational priorities. This position works closely with the Executive Director and the Advisory Board to lead, support, and achieve all fundraising activities through building relationships with corporations, foundations, individuals, organizations, and government entities. In collaboration with the Executive Director, this position will lead in the development and implementation of the CP Texas fundraising plan including grants, events, and all solicitations as well as the design and implementation of the CP Texas marketing and communications plan. This role with have approximately 40% travel within the greater Austin area. Major Gifts: Act as primary manager to identify, cultivate and play a lead role in soliciting and closing major gifts from foundations, corporations, and high net worth individuals that generate five figure gifts and above. Strategic Planning and Analysis: Develop and execute an annual fundraising plan, to include revenue forecasts, financial modeling, donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to meet and exceed annual fundraising targets. Analyze local data and monthly reports across all strategic outreach efforts and campaigns to critically assess effectiveness and progress towards goals. Responsible for analyzing and monitoring program data being reported to board and donors. Grant and Appeal Writing: Develop, write, and submit grant proposals, direct mail, and digital appeal campaigns to support the achievement of CP Texas annual revenue goals. Build proposal budgets and incorporate financial modeling and forecasting techniques that support grant proposals. Use the Salesforce database and internal tracking practices to record application and reporting deadlines to ensure timely submission and compliance. Prospecting and Cultivation: Lead prospecting and donor research to cultivate high-net-worth individuals and secure institutional support. Work with the Executive Director to implement strategies to inspire prospective supporters to become donors and increase the number of donors to the annual operating fund. Fundraising Events: Plan and implement events and activities (volunteer experiences, tours, receptions, friend-raisers, etc.) for individual major gift donors, using existing activities as appropriate. Engage in networking activities or other opportunities to generate potential donor prospects for cultivation. Relationship Management and Stewardship: Track and report relationship management activity using Salesforce CRM system, including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, proposal submission, and stewardship of prospective and current funders. Monitor weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual activity to achieve individual performance measures (e.g. meetings, proposals, major gift revenue) through a strong stewardship strategy. Communications/Marketing: Lead the communications, marketing, and public relations efforts for College Possible Texas and work closely with the National Communications Team. Oversee heads-up marketing efforts- quarterly newsletter, social media, marketing slide deck and website maintenance. Manage the creation and production of printed and electronic newsletters and press releases, and guide media relations and social media strategies. Site Leadership: The Development Director plays a critical role as a leader at the Texas site. They will represent College Possible externally within the business, academic and philanthropic communities. They will build a strong culture of collaboration, excellence, and strong strategic leadership. Other duties as assigned or required What You Bring Education/Certifications/Licenses:
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What We Offer In addition to joining a committed, diverse, values-based organization, we offer:
To Join Our Growing College Possible Team: Please apply at: www.CollegePossible.org/careers Include a resume, cover letter. |