Job Title: Director of Communications
Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000
Reports to: Vice President of Advancement
Status : Full Time (40 hours/week)
Starting: February 2024
Deadline to Apply: January 19, 2024
Location: Washington DC Area
About Generation Hope:
Generation Hope is a nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure all student parents have the opportunities to succeed and experience economic mobility by engaging education and policy partners to drive systemic change and providing direct support to teen parents in college as well as their children through holistic, two-generation programming. To date, we have
provided over $1 million in tuition assistance, supported almost 450 teen parents in college, celebrated more than 170 degrees earned through our program, and built relationships with 30+ two and four-year institutions nationwide. For more information, please visit www.generationhope.org .
By joining our team, you will work for an organization named "one of the best nonprofits" by Spur Local. Not only do we live out and operationalize our values, we do the work to create a culture that truly supports every member of our staff. The best part of our organization is the people, from the families we serve to the team we have deliberately cultivated. We strive for excellence while understanding the most valuable asset that we have is our people. We celebrate diversity in all forms, including thought, professional and lived experiences, race, gender - even taste in music. If this sounds like a mission and work environment you would like to contribute to and grow with, please consider joining our team.
Position:
Generation Hope is seeking a Director of Communications to develop and lead our overarching communications strategy to enhance Generation Hope’s visibility nationally, regionally, and locally by effectively conveying our mission, programs, and impact to various stakeholders, including student parents, donors, partner organizations, policymakers, and the broader field of higher education. The Director will also drive efforts to enhance Generation Hope’s thought leadership profile through traditional earned media efforts and content development via our own channels. Working closely with the Communications Manager, Digital Marketing Specialist, Communications Coordinator, and our public relations firm, the Director will broaden awareness of Generation Hope’s impact, expertise, and family-centered approach; elevate the voice of Generation Hope and its senior leaders as subject matter experts; and ensure the voices of families are uplifted, honored, and heard. The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator with a proven track record in large scale, national scope, mission-driven, and social impact environments. This role requires a strategic thinker, an excellent communicator, and a team player who can collaborate across departments to achieve organizational goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy & Evaluation
Develop and implement an annual, multi-faceted communications strategy that builds and maintains a positive organizational brand and supports Generation Hope’s strategic goals and priorities
Ensure consistent and compelling branding across all communication materials, including websites, video, organic and paid social media, print materials, collateral, slide decks, and press releases. Protect and enhance the organization's reputation through effective brand management.
Create and deploy a guide for the organization that details consistent language and terms and work with the Race Equity Working Group to ensure that our language is inclusive and reflects our race equity commitment
Monitor and analyze audience engagement both digitally and through conversion rates, using data to make informed decisions and to strengthen, improve, and evaluate communications strategies
Lead the assessment of current internal and external communications and media practices, systems, and processes and the design and execution of new practices, systems, and processes. Develop and track communications performance metrics on a quarterly basis.
Develop and manage an organizational crisis communications plan to ensure best practices in brand protection and management.
Create and manage systems for ensuring consistent and on-brand communications across all direct-service sites
Evaluate the organization’s current website assets and needs and lead a website redevelopment project to guide the organization’s future online presence
Storytelling
Ensure the Communications team is creating engaging and impactful content for various platforms and collaborate with other departments to gather content and success stories
Work with PR firm to deploy consistent, timely, and strategic press and media relations efforts that are aligned with the annual communications plan and build long-term relationships with key press (emphasizing economic mobility, higher ed, family, student parents, early childhood, race equity, advocacy)
In partnership with our public relations firm, develop press kits, timelines, and fact sheets for internal and external stakeholders
Ensure the organization's website is up to date with fresh content, reflecting the latest initiatives and developments. Optimize website content for search engine visibility and user experience.
Collaborate with the Development team to create compelling campaigns and donor communication materials, including the annual report, to convey the impact of donations and appreciate supporters
Partner with the Programming team to amplify student parent voices and share strengths-based stories about their persistence and success through digital and print media and support recruitment efforts
Support the Learning & Innovation team by developing and refining technical assistance and FamilyU materials for marketing and programmatic use
Work with the Policy & Research team to respond quickly to legislative shifts that could impact student parents and families by assisting with drafting official statements, talking points, briefs, op-eds, etc., and by pursuing relevant media opportunities
Collaborate with the Operations team to position Generation Hope as a nationally-celebrated workplace
Play a key role in rolling out Generation Hope research and reports and lead efforts to disseminate findings, including through website downloads
With the Communications Manager and Communications Coordinator, review talking points, remarks, presentations, and other supporting material for Generation Hope CEO and staff, as needed
Oversee processes to effectively capture programming and impact by engaging photographers, videographers, and other vendors, as necessary
Provide hands-on crisis communications support and counsel across Generation Hope, as needed
Management
Oversee the Communications team, directly supervising the Communications Manager and supporting their supervision of the Digital Marketing Specialist, the Communications Coordinator, and other team members as we continue to grow the team. Provide ongoing coaching and development and promote a culture of high performance, accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
Oversee the creation of timelines for all communications projects and establish accountability systems for the completion of major tasks
Work closely with our Development team to ensure strong partnership with funders and supporters. Act as an effective steward of program-restricted resources by managing and monitoring the Communications budget.
Serve as a member of Generation Hope’s Leadership Team.
Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to Generation Hope’s mission
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in the field of communications, public relations, marketing, or other related areas; Master’s Degree preferred.
Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in a mission-driven, social impact, non-profit, philanthropy, and/or communications field
At least 2 years of management experience required
Proven experience with communications planning and execution on a local, regional, and national scale including messaging strategy; public affairs/public relations; brand consistency and development; reputation stewardship; content development; writing and editing; project management; presentation development; thought leadership; and budget management
A proficient understanding of the new and evolving media landscape
Effective and adept at translating messages for different key audiences including media, local city government leaders, policymakers, and other thought leaders
History of supporting and informing the design and development of content, executive and high-level communications, events, and convenings
Experience with digital advertising and paid social media strategy is preferred
Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within Generation Hope as well as with external stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to create high-quality deliverables for wide-scale use with accuracy, and comfort engaging large and small audiences both in-person and virtually
Ability to think creatively, initiate and manage projects, and follow through on plans
Evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment
Exceptionally detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven
Creative and collaborative problem-solver; comfortable working through ambiguity to define priorities
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Suite Workspace required
Proficiency in design software (Canva, InDesign, etc.) is preferred
Proficiency with digital communications tools and web design systems (Squarespace, MailChimp, etc.) is preferred
Personal and professional commitment to understanding and dismantling systemic and institutional racism
TRAVEL
This position requires travel, approximately 20% of the time, in and out of the DC Metro area. Must be able to travel via plane, train, or car.
CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., VIRGINIA, OR MARYLAND BEFORE THE EMPLOYMENT START DATE. Generation Hope has a hybrid remote and in-office work model.
Generation Hope provides full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, and paid time off. More information on benefits can be found at generationhope.org/careers. As a safeguard to the health of our employees, participants, and community, all new hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the employment start date. Our full vaccination policy is available here .
To apply, please complete the online application . If this link does not work, you can access the application at this URL: https://Generation_Hope.formstack.com/forms/apply_now . No calls, please.
Generation Hope is an equal opportunity employer. Generation Hope will not discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, matriculation, political affiliation, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health decisions), age, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, and disability.
Dec 22, 2023
Full time
Job Title: Director of Communications
Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000
Reports to: Vice President of Advancement
Status : Full Time (40 hours/week)
Starting: February 2024
Deadline to Apply: January 19, 2024
Location: Washington DC Area
About Generation Hope:
Generation Hope is a nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure all student parents have the opportunities to succeed and experience economic mobility by engaging education and policy partners to drive systemic change and providing direct support to teen parents in college as well as their children through holistic, two-generation programming. To date, we have
provided over $1 million in tuition assistance, supported almost 450 teen parents in college, celebrated more than 170 degrees earned through our program, and built relationships with 30+ two and four-year institutions nationwide. For more information, please visit www.generationhope.org .
By joining our team, you will work for an organization named "one of the best nonprofits" by Spur Local. Not only do we live out and operationalize our values, we do the work to create a culture that truly supports every member of our staff. The best part of our organization is the people, from the families we serve to the team we have deliberately cultivated. We strive for excellence while understanding the most valuable asset that we have is our people. We celebrate diversity in all forms, including thought, professional and lived experiences, race, gender - even taste in music. If this sounds like a mission and work environment you would like to contribute to and grow with, please consider joining our team.
Position:
Generation Hope is seeking a Director of Communications to develop and lead our overarching communications strategy to enhance Generation Hope’s visibility nationally, regionally, and locally by effectively conveying our mission, programs, and impact to various stakeholders, including student parents, donors, partner organizations, policymakers, and the broader field of higher education. The Director will also drive efforts to enhance Generation Hope’s thought leadership profile through traditional earned media efforts and content development via our own channels. Working closely with the Communications Manager, Digital Marketing Specialist, Communications Coordinator, and our public relations firm, the Director will broaden awareness of Generation Hope’s impact, expertise, and family-centered approach; elevate the voice of Generation Hope and its senior leaders as subject matter experts; and ensure the voices of families are uplifted, honored, and heard. The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator with a proven track record in large scale, national scope, mission-driven, and social impact environments. This role requires a strategic thinker, an excellent communicator, and a team player who can collaborate across departments to achieve organizational goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy & Evaluation
Develop and implement an annual, multi-faceted communications strategy that builds and maintains a positive organizational brand and supports Generation Hope’s strategic goals and priorities
Ensure consistent and compelling branding across all communication materials, including websites, video, organic and paid social media, print materials, collateral, slide decks, and press releases. Protect and enhance the organization's reputation through effective brand management.
Create and deploy a guide for the organization that details consistent language and terms and work with the Race Equity Working Group to ensure that our language is inclusive and reflects our race equity commitment
Monitor and analyze audience engagement both digitally and through conversion rates, using data to make informed decisions and to strengthen, improve, and evaluate communications strategies
Lead the assessment of current internal and external communications and media practices, systems, and processes and the design and execution of new practices, systems, and processes. Develop and track communications performance metrics on a quarterly basis.
Develop and manage an organizational crisis communications plan to ensure best practices in brand protection and management.
Create and manage systems for ensuring consistent and on-brand communications across all direct-service sites
Evaluate the organization’s current website assets and needs and lead a website redevelopment project to guide the organization’s future online presence
Storytelling
Ensure the Communications team is creating engaging and impactful content for various platforms and collaborate with other departments to gather content and success stories
Work with PR firm to deploy consistent, timely, and strategic press and media relations efforts that are aligned with the annual communications plan and build long-term relationships with key press (emphasizing economic mobility, higher ed, family, student parents, early childhood, race equity, advocacy)
In partnership with our public relations firm, develop press kits, timelines, and fact sheets for internal and external stakeholders
Ensure the organization's website is up to date with fresh content, reflecting the latest initiatives and developments. Optimize website content for search engine visibility and user experience.
Collaborate with the Development team to create compelling campaigns and donor communication materials, including the annual report, to convey the impact of donations and appreciate supporters
Partner with the Programming team to amplify student parent voices and share strengths-based stories about their persistence and success through digital and print media and support recruitment efforts
Support the Learning & Innovation team by developing and refining technical assistance and FamilyU materials for marketing and programmatic use
Work with the Policy & Research team to respond quickly to legislative shifts that could impact student parents and families by assisting with drafting official statements, talking points, briefs, op-eds, etc., and by pursuing relevant media opportunities
Collaborate with the Operations team to position Generation Hope as a nationally-celebrated workplace
Play a key role in rolling out Generation Hope research and reports and lead efforts to disseminate findings, including through website downloads
With the Communications Manager and Communications Coordinator, review talking points, remarks, presentations, and other supporting material for Generation Hope CEO and staff, as needed
Oversee processes to effectively capture programming and impact by engaging photographers, videographers, and other vendors, as necessary
Provide hands-on crisis communications support and counsel across Generation Hope, as needed
Management
Oversee the Communications team, directly supervising the Communications Manager and supporting their supervision of the Digital Marketing Specialist, the Communications Coordinator, and other team members as we continue to grow the team. Provide ongoing coaching and development and promote a culture of high performance, accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
Oversee the creation of timelines for all communications projects and establish accountability systems for the completion of major tasks
Work closely with our Development team to ensure strong partnership with funders and supporters. Act as an effective steward of program-restricted resources by managing and monitoring the Communications budget.
Serve as a member of Generation Hope’s Leadership Team.
Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to Generation Hope’s mission
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in the field of communications, public relations, marketing, or other related areas; Master’s Degree preferred.
Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in a mission-driven, social impact, non-profit, philanthropy, and/or communications field
At least 2 years of management experience required
Proven experience with communications planning and execution on a local, regional, and national scale including messaging strategy; public affairs/public relations; brand consistency and development; reputation stewardship; content development; writing and editing; project management; presentation development; thought leadership; and budget management
A proficient understanding of the new and evolving media landscape
Effective and adept at translating messages for different key audiences including media, local city government leaders, policymakers, and other thought leaders
History of supporting and informing the design and development of content, executive and high-level communications, events, and convenings
Experience with digital advertising and paid social media strategy is preferred
Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within Generation Hope as well as with external stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to create high-quality deliverables for wide-scale use with accuracy, and comfort engaging large and small audiences both in-person and virtually
Ability to think creatively, initiate and manage projects, and follow through on plans
Evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment
Exceptionally detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven
Creative and collaborative problem-solver; comfortable working through ambiguity to define priorities
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Suite Workspace required
Proficiency in design software (Canva, InDesign, etc.) is preferred
Proficiency with digital communications tools and web design systems (Squarespace, MailChimp, etc.) is preferred
Personal and professional commitment to understanding and dismantling systemic and institutional racism
TRAVEL
This position requires travel, approximately 20% of the time, in and out of the DC Metro area. Must be able to travel via plane, train, or car.
CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., VIRGINIA, OR MARYLAND BEFORE THE EMPLOYMENT START DATE. Generation Hope has a hybrid remote and in-office work model.
Generation Hope provides full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, and paid time off. More information on benefits can be found at generationhope.org/careers. As a safeguard to the health of our employees, participants, and community, all new hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the employment start date. Our full vaccination policy is available here .
To apply, please complete the online application . If this link does not work, you can access the application at this URL: https://Generation_Hope.formstack.com/forms/apply_now . No calls, please.
Generation Hope is an equal opportunity employer. Generation Hope will not discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, matriculation, political affiliation, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health decisions), age, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, and disability.
League of Conservation Voters
Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office)
Title: Managing Director of Development Partnerships Positions Available: 2 Department: Development Status: Exempt Reports to: Vice President of Development Partnerships Positions Reporting to this Position: Directors of Development Partnerships (2-4), Major Gifts Coordinator or Associate Manager of Major Gifts (1) Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office) Travel Requirements: Up to 30% Union Position: No Job Classification Level: M-II Salary Range (depending on experience) : $99,418-$140,400
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
Our members, our volunteers and staff, and our more than 30 state affiliates (together, the Conservation Voter Movement) work for a more just and equitable democracy, where people—not polluters—determine our future. This movement is an influential national network with unparalleled influence in Washington, DC, in state capitals, and in communities around the country. We are unmatched in our ability to ensure meaningful action on our key issues. We aim to bring people and communities together across racial, geographic, political, religious, economic and other differences toward collective goals instead of dividing us from one another.
LCV is hiring two Managing Directors of Development Partnerships who will be responsible for a portfolio of lead and principal level donors in a specific state or region and holds 35-50 visits with donors and prospects annually to raise the budgeted revenue for the assigned portfolio. Each Managing Director role will manage a team of 2-4 Directors of Development Partnerships, each of whom have visit and revenue goals related to their assigned portfolios, plus one Major Gifts support staff who works with the team so that each Managing Director will supervise between 3-5 staff on their team. This position is responsible for developing and implementing high level systems and processes in collaboration with other development managers that will support the Major Gifts Team’s ability to raise more money, more efficiently. The ideal candidate is a highly-skilled communicator, organized, ambitious, goal-driven, excels at managing people, and will be able to apply their expertise to coach and lead their major gifts team.
Responsibilities:
Lead and develop 2-5 Directors of Development Partnerships and one Major Gifts Associate, Manager, or Coordinator. Ensure the team meets or exceeds their visit and revenue goals.
Lead regular team calls and retreats.
Write persuasive and personalized cases for support, emails, letters and proposals to donors and prospects including in depth descriptions of our programs and role in environmental advocacy, politics, and racial justice and equity. Use these communications as examples of donor engagement and share with the team regularly.
Regularly identify opportunities and lead projects to boost team performance and center LCV’s CLAASI Values (Community, Learning, Anti-Racism, Accountability, Sustainability, Innovation) as an effective trainer, compassionate coach and forward-thinking mentor.
Support direct reports in managing and developing a portfolio of about 120 current, lapsed and prospective donors, deepening relationships in person, over the phone, and in writing. Support each Director in sharpening their ability to talk about core racial justice and equity work, educate donors and other stakeholders on why this work is central to our mission, and challenge and persuade those who disagree.
Support and partner with organizational leaders to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward Principal donors.
Expand the portfolio of prospective donors to include more women, people of color and young people; broaden our current methods of identifying, cultivating and soliciting donors of color and build the skills and competencies of our team to meet this objective.
Work with staff to educate our current and prospective donors about the racial justice and equity work in which we are engaged, including drafting talking points and practicing for visits.
Hold a portfolio of donors and prospects and meet with them across the region, holding at least 35-50 donor visits annually depending on the number of people on the team.
Interface and collaborate with other development managers to create efficient and effective systems and materials that will help the Major Gifts Team raise more money.
Ensure LCV lead and principal level donors and prospects are engaged in a highly tailored way.
Recruit donors and prospects to a variety of LCV (and when possible, state affiliate) fundraising and cultivation events and ensure members of the Major Gifts Team do the same.
Work to ensure coordination with state affiliates to achieve fundraising goals.
Participate in high-level planning to help set both fundraising and programmatic goals.
Travel up to 20% of the time for in-person work in respective regions, Washington, DC and elsewhere for staff site visits, conferences, and donor visits.
Qualifications:
Work Experience :
Required: 7 years of experience in fundraising, 3 of which are managing other fundraising staff, including a successful track record of personally meeting with donors and closing five and six-figure gifts. Experience directly supervising staff with varying levels of experience. Significant experience directly qualifying, cultivating and soliciting major gifts prospects, including developing solicitation strategy from identification through stewardship. Significant experience contacting prospects and holding an ambitious number of donor visits per month.
Preferred – Issue advocacy, organizing and/or political fundraising experience. Experience managing up and working with an executive team. Experience with Salesforce.
Skills:
Required: Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; self-motivated; exhibits strong judgment; and able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be creative, diplomatic, proactive, disciplined, and able to think strategically. An active and curious listener with a knack for building relationships and the ability to speak with authority as an organizational representative. Well organized and detail-oriented. Motivated to meet goals, produce results, and exceed expectations, and enthusiastic about metrics driven goals. Politically savvy with an eagerness for continued learning. Professional, honest, and trustworthy; capable of handling confidential information with the utmost discretion. Politically savvy and oriented toward optimism. Passionate about protecting the environment, racial justice and equity, and meaningful social change.
Preferred : Moderate knowledge of how to use Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Wrike.
Cultural Competence : Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions : This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with major donors and must be able to exchange and keep confidential accurate information. Ability to occasionally work evening and weekend hours, as needed. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Managing Director of Development Partnerships” in the subject line by October 4, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Sep 21, 2023
Full time
Title: Managing Director of Development Partnerships Positions Available: 2 Department: Development Status: Exempt Reports to: Vice President of Development Partnerships Positions Reporting to this Position: Directors of Development Partnerships (2-4), Major Gifts Coordinator or Associate Manager of Major Gifts (1) Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office) Travel Requirements: Up to 30% Union Position: No Job Classification Level: M-II Salary Range (depending on experience) : $99,418-$140,400
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
Our members, our volunteers and staff, and our more than 30 state affiliates (together, the Conservation Voter Movement) work for a more just and equitable democracy, where people—not polluters—determine our future. This movement is an influential national network with unparalleled influence in Washington, DC, in state capitals, and in communities around the country. We are unmatched in our ability to ensure meaningful action on our key issues. We aim to bring people and communities together across racial, geographic, political, religious, economic and other differences toward collective goals instead of dividing us from one another.
LCV is hiring two Managing Directors of Development Partnerships who will be responsible for a portfolio of lead and principal level donors in a specific state or region and holds 35-50 visits with donors and prospects annually to raise the budgeted revenue for the assigned portfolio. Each Managing Director role will manage a team of 2-4 Directors of Development Partnerships, each of whom have visit and revenue goals related to their assigned portfolios, plus one Major Gifts support staff who works with the team so that each Managing Director will supervise between 3-5 staff on their team. This position is responsible for developing and implementing high level systems and processes in collaboration with other development managers that will support the Major Gifts Team’s ability to raise more money, more efficiently. The ideal candidate is a highly-skilled communicator, organized, ambitious, goal-driven, excels at managing people, and will be able to apply their expertise to coach and lead their major gifts team.
Responsibilities:
Lead and develop 2-5 Directors of Development Partnerships and one Major Gifts Associate, Manager, or Coordinator. Ensure the team meets or exceeds their visit and revenue goals.
Lead regular team calls and retreats.
Write persuasive and personalized cases for support, emails, letters and proposals to donors and prospects including in depth descriptions of our programs and role in environmental advocacy, politics, and racial justice and equity. Use these communications as examples of donor engagement and share with the team regularly.
Regularly identify opportunities and lead projects to boost team performance and center LCV’s CLAASI Values (Community, Learning, Anti-Racism, Accountability, Sustainability, Innovation) as an effective trainer, compassionate coach and forward-thinking mentor.
Support direct reports in managing and developing a portfolio of about 120 current, lapsed and prospective donors, deepening relationships in person, over the phone, and in writing. Support each Director in sharpening their ability to talk about core racial justice and equity work, educate donors and other stakeholders on why this work is central to our mission, and challenge and persuade those who disagree.
Support and partner with organizational leaders to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward Principal donors.
Expand the portfolio of prospective donors to include more women, people of color and young people; broaden our current methods of identifying, cultivating and soliciting donors of color and build the skills and competencies of our team to meet this objective.
Work with staff to educate our current and prospective donors about the racial justice and equity work in which we are engaged, including drafting talking points and practicing for visits.
Hold a portfolio of donors and prospects and meet with them across the region, holding at least 35-50 donor visits annually depending on the number of people on the team.
Interface and collaborate with other development managers to create efficient and effective systems and materials that will help the Major Gifts Team raise more money.
Ensure LCV lead and principal level donors and prospects are engaged in a highly tailored way.
Recruit donors and prospects to a variety of LCV (and when possible, state affiliate) fundraising and cultivation events and ensure members of the Major Gifts Team do the same.
Work to ensure coordination with state affiliates to achieve fundraising goals.
Participate in high-level planning to help set both fundraising and programmatic goals.
Travel up to 20% of the time for in-person work in respective regions, Washington, DC and elsewhere for staff site visits, conferences, and donor visits.
Qualifications:
Work Experience :
Required: 7 years of experience in fundraising, 3 of which are managing other fundraising staff, including a successful track record of personally meeting with donors and closing five and six-figure gifts. Experience directly supervising staff with varying levels of experience. Significant experience directly qualifying, cultivating and soliciting major gifts prospects, including developing solicitation strategy from identification through stewardship. Significant experience contacting prospects and holding an ambitious number of donor visits per month.
Preferred – Issue advocacy, organizing and/or political fundraising experience. Experience managing up and working with an executive team. Experience with Salesforce.
Skills:
Required: Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; self-motivated; exhibits strong judgment; and able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be creative, diplomatic, proactive, disciplined, and able to think strategically. An active and curious listener with a knack for building relationships and the ability to speak with authority as an organizational representative. Well organized and detail-oriented. Motivated to meet goals, produce results, and exceed expectations, and enthusiastic about metrics driven goals. Politically savvy with an eagerness for continued learning. Professional, honest, and trustworthy; capable of handling confidential information with the utmost discretion. Politically savvy and oriented toward optimism. Passionate about protecting the environment, racial justice and equity, and meaningful social change.
Preferred : Moderate knowledge of how to use Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Wrike.
Cultural Competence : Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions : This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with major donors and must be able to exchange and keep confidential accurate information. Ability to occasionally work evening and weekend hours, as needed. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Managing Director of Development Partnerships” in the subject line by October 4, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Reports to: Managing Director, Institutional Giving Staff reporting to this position: None Department: Development Position classification: Exempt, full time Work site: Hybrid (on-site two days per week, Washington, D.C., office)
Summary
Reporting to the Managing Director of Institutional Giving, the Associate Director or Director of Institutional Giving is an important member of the Development department and will help support American Progress’ institutional giving efforts as the organization works to grow and diversify its revenue streams from institutional partners, including private and family foundations, corporations, and labor organizations. This individual will be responsible for a grant-seeking portfolio that generates $7 million to $15 million in annual revenue for American Progress. They will pursue and capitalize on emerging opportunities for institutional funding and will help produce written communications for the organization. Working closely with executive and senior American Progress staff, they will contribute to a robust institutional fundraising program designed to increase the amount of support from the organization’s constituency over the next several years.
This position is ideal for a deadline-driven, detail-oriented, and well-organized development professional who is committed to a progressive policy agenda and American Progress’ mission to improve the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country. This position will support the organization’s five crosscutting priorities:
Building an economy for all
Restoring social trust in democracy
Advancing racial equity and justice
Tackling climate change and environmental injustice
Strengthening health
The Institutional Giving team works with program staff at both the Center for American Progress, a 501(c)(3) organization, and the Center for American Progress Action Fund, a 501(c)(4) organization, to make the case for support for various programs; conduct ongoing research to identify foundation funding opportunities; collaborate on strategies for approaching foundation prospects; and track all foundation activity and deadlines.
Responsibilities:
Independently generate $7 million to $15 million in revenue on an annual basis through management of a portfolio of 15 to 25 institutional donors and prospects at the six- to seven-figure level.
Design and implement strategies and activities to increase the level of funding from existing institutional donors as well as to shift the scope of funded efforts to align with the organization’s crosscutting priorities and minimize restrictions.
Identify new potential foundation support, working closely with the Managing Director of Institutional Giving and executive and senior leadership to drive fundraising strategy.
Lead cross-functional collaborations to secure less restricted, more flexible support for multidisciplinary projects led by members of the Executive department and senior leadership; ensure high-quality stewardship of these collaborative grants by facilitating intra-organizational planning and coordination to meet grant deliverables.
Research the giving interests of foundation funders and stay abreast of philanthropic trends and recent foundation giving.
Work closely with the Institutional Giving Coordinator to identify new opportunities for funding that align with American Progress’ programs through prospect research.
Prepare donor materials, including but not limited to proposals, letters of inquiry, grant reports, agreements, emails, presentations, and acknowledgment letters. This includes drafting original copy, editing, and formatting as needed.
Lead the planning and execution of meetings with institutional donor staff; provide strategic guidance on research and draft briefings for executive leadership in advance of donor meetings; and prepare senior staff for donor meetings and phone calls.
Partner with American Progress policy staff and senior leadership to cultivate relationships with both current and prospective donors and support foundation fundraising on behalf of American Progress’ Executive department.
Track grant requirements and deadlines as well as contact between American Progress and funders.
Liaise with finance staff to monitor grant spending.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to advance American Progress’ institutional giving portfolio.
Requirements and qualifications:
Four to seven years of foundation relations experience or comparable work with foundations is required, preferably at a nonprofit advocacy or policy-oriented organization.
Demonstrated success managing a seven-figure portfolio of foundation donors and managing relationships with both program officers and internal colleagues to create the conditions for success.
Demonstrated success in soliciting and renewing contributions from institutional funders by articulating a compelling case for support through multiple communication tools, such as grant proposals, reports, budget documents, and verbal and visual presentations, among others.
Knowledge of various progressive philanthropic sectors, including racial equity, rights, justice, health, education, and climate, is desirable.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong analytical and prospect research skills.
Strong interpersonal, mediation, and facilitation skills.
Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
Knowledge of the Salesforce database is desirable.
Familiarity with 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) regulations is a plus.
Ability to work additional hours as needed to meet deadlines and manage workflow.
Support for American Progress’ mission and commitment to a broad progressive agenda.
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or equivalent experience is required.
American Progress provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. This position is not represented by a union. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The ideally qualified candidate’s salary starts at $82,000 for the Associate Director position, and $100,000 for the Director position.
We will continue to monitor COVID-19 and the levels of community spread and adjust plans as needed for in-office work. Any changes to our current hybrid work policy will be communicated at the time of hire. Updates will be posted on American Progress’ Jobs page.
May 31, 2023
Full time
Reports to: Managing Director, Institutional Giving Staff reporting to this position: None Department: Development Position classification: Exempt, full time Work site: Hybrid (on-site two days per week, Washington, D.C., office)
Summary
Reporting to the Managing Director of Institutional Giving, the Associate Director or Director of Institutional Giving is an important member of the Development department and will help support American Progress’ institutional giving efforts as the organization works to grow and diversify its revenue streams from institutional partners, including private and family foundations, corporations, and labor organizations. This individual will be responsible for a grant-seeking portfolio that generates $7 million to $15 million in annual revenue for American Progress. They will pursue and capitalize on emerging opportunities for institutional funding and will help produce written communications for the organization. Working closely with executive and senior American Progress staff, they will contribute to a robust institutional fundraising program designed to increase the amount of support from the organization’s constituency over the next several years.
This position is ideal for a deadline-driven, detail-oriented, and well-organized development professional who is committed to a progressive policy agenda and American Progress’ mission to improve the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country. This position will support the organization’s five crosscutting priorities:
Building an economy for all
Restoring social trust in democracy
Advancing racial equity and justice
Tackling climate change and environmental injustice
Strengthening health
The Institutional Giving team works with program staff at both the Center for American Progress, a 501(c)(3) organization, and the Center for American Progress Action Fund, a 501(c)(4) organization, to make the case for support for various programs; conduct ongoing research to identify foundation funding opportunities; collaborate on strategies for approaching foundation prospects; and track all foundation activity and deadlines.
Responsibilities:
Independently generate $7 million to $15 million in revenue on an annual basis through management of a portfolio of 15 to 25 institutional donors and prospects at the six- to seven-figure level.
Design and implement strategies and activities to increase the level of funding from existing institutional donors as well as to shift the scope of funded efforts to align with the organization’s crosscutting priorities and minimize restrictions.
Identify new potential foundation support, working closely with the Managing Director of Institutional Giving and executive and senior leadership to drive fundraising strategy.
Lead cross-functional collaborations to secure less restricted, more flexible support for multidisciplinary projects led by members of the Executive department and senior leadership; ensure high-quality stewardship of these collaborative grants by facilitating intra-organizational planning and coordination to meet grant deliverables.
Research the giving interests of foundation funders and stay abreast of philanthropic trends and recent foundation giving.
Work closely with the Institutional Giving Coordinator to identify new opportunities for funding that align with American Progress’ programs through prospect research.
Prepare donor materials, including but not limited to proposals, letters of inquiry, grant reports, agreements, emails, presentations, and acknowledgment letters. This includes drafting original copy, editing, and formatting as needed.
Lead the planning and execution of meetings with institutional donor staff; provide strategic guidance on research and draft briefings for executive leadership in advance of donor meetings; and prepare senior staff for donor meetings and phone calls.
Partner with American Progress policy staff and senior leadership to cultivate relationships with both current and prospective donors and support foundation fundraising on behalf of American Progress’ Executive department.
Track grant requirements and deadlines as well as contact between American Progress and funders.
Liaise with finance staff to monitor grant spending.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to advance American Progress’ institutional giving portfolio.
Requirements and qualifications:
Four to seven years of foundation relations experience or comparable work with foundations is required, preferably at a nonprofit advocacy or policy-oriented organization.
Demonstrated success managing a seven-figure portfolio of foundation donors and managing relationships with both program officers and internal colleagues to create the conditions for success.
Demonstrated success in soliciting and renewing contributions from institutional funders by articulating a compelling case for support through multiple communication tools, such as grant proposals, reports, budget documents, and verbal and visual presentations, among others.
Knowledge of various progressive philanthropic sectors, including racial equity, rights, justice, health, education, and climate, is desirable.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong analytical and prospect research skills.
Strong interpersonal, mediation, and facilitation skills.
Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
Knowledge of the Salesforce database is desirable.
Familiarity with 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) regulations is a plus.
Ability to work additional hours as needed to meet deadlines and manage workflow.
Support for American Progress’ mission and commitment to a broad progressive agenda.
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or equivalent experience is required.
American Progress provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. This position is not represented by a union. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The ideally qualified candidate’s salary starts at $82,000 for the Associate Director position, and $100,000 for the Director position.
We will continue to monitor COVID-19 and the levels of community spread and adjust plans as needed for in-office work. Any changes to our current hybrid work policy will be communicated at the time of hire. Updates will be posted on American Progress’ Jobs page.
Executive Director of Institutional Advancement
Reports To: President, Hawkeye Community College
Do you excel in effectively communicating with people and also have a passion for building community relationships? Do you desire to be part of a leadership team that has a mission and vision to impact students as well as businesses and the community around you? If so, Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you.
Hawkeye Community College is looking for an Executive Director of Institutional Advancement to join their team. This position is responsible for planning and executing a comprehensive advancement program in support of the College’s mission as well as oversees the planning and execution of capital development programs. Additionally, the Executive Director of Institutional Advancement assures that gifts are administered to honor the donors’ intent, investment policies, scholarship criteria, foundation by-laws, audit requirements, tax requirements, state requirements for charitable organizations, and college policies. Furthermore, this position serves as member of the President’s confidential staff and Hawkeye Community College Foundation, as well as performs special projects for the President of the College.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. Today, Hawkeye Community College service more than 25,000 individuals and awards almost 1,500 diplomas and degrees annually. Hawkeye has a community impact of $106 million and 1,400 jobs. Since 1966, the college has graduated more than 50,000 students, with 94 percent staying in Iowa.
Hawkeye Is located in the Cedar Valley, just south of Waterloo, Iowa. The growing cities of Waterloo and Cedar Falls, Iowa offer diverse cultural experiences and all the amenities of a big city with a small-town feel. There is always something to do, whether you want to attend a sporting event, go shopping, or go to a local restaurant. For additional information about Hawkeye Community College and the area surrounding campus, visit our website: Hawkeye Community College
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Cultivates and solicits donors and prospective donors through prospect research, personal contacts, relationship building efforts, and events.
Communicates the Foundation’s mission and plans to donors, potential donors, Hawkeye Community College Foundation Board members, faculty/staff, students, alumni and friends of Hawkeye Community College.
Develops, recommends, and administers the annual Foundation budget.
Assures that gifts are administered to honor the donors’ intent, investment policies, scholarship criteria, foundation by-laws, audit requirements, tax requirements, state requirements for charitable organizations, and college policies.
Remains current on fundraising trends, ethics, laws, community fundraising events, national programs and fundraising activities with community colleges within Iowa.
Advises the President and Administrative Cabinet in matters affecting fundraising.
Directs and administers the overall planning and activities of the Hawkeye Community College Foundation including annual, major and targeted campaigns, special events, and projects.
Manages Foundation records and historical data.
Supports the College in its efforts to acquire specific resources (i.e., special fundraising).
Manages comprehensive records for Foundation reporting including state and federal reports, audits, standard operating procedures, legal agreements, 501(c)(3) procedures, income tax and sales tax reports, and investment guidelines.
Prepares reports for the President and Cabinet, Foundation Board, Board of Trustees, and local, state, and federal agencies.
Assists in identifying and recruiting potential members to the Foundation Board.
Supervises staff responsible for grant writing and management and alumni relations.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the President and the Foundation Board.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in philanthropy, non-profit development, education, business, marketing, or related field.
Minimum of three years successful fundraising experience for a nonprofit organization.
Significant record of progressive fundraising experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
Understanding of various gift instruments, estate planning, trust administration, gift planning strategies, and related tax laws.
Proven ability to develop and implement fundraising special events and projects.
Evidenced competence in budget planning and management.
Established ability to lead, manage, coordinate and supervise staff, and a broad and diverse range of activities and people.
Demonstrated ability to directly solicit funds from individuals.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy.
Demonstrated computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google programs.
Demonstrated public relations and marketing skills.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain policies and practices
Tolerance for differing points of view, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through inclusive behaviors and helping contribute to a culture of inclusivity, and a vibrant, diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a higher education institution;
CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) credential.
Experience with fund development software (Results Plus, FundEZ, Almabase software preferred).
Working Conditions
Anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday with flexible hours including nights and weekends.
Requires skills for succeeding in an office environment, using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Work is performed in an office setting. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computer.
Employment Status
Full time, exempt position with comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience.
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment/2017 along with the following required materials:
Submit/upload a cover letter.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Candidates invited as finalists in the process will be asked to send official transcripts and undergo a reference check.
Employment is contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check.
Submit the online application and all required materials by Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. Preference will be given to candidates who submit the required materials on or before May 22nd. This position will remain open until filled.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Apr 28, 2022
Full time
Executive Director of Institutional Advancement
Reports To: President, Hawkeye Community College
Do you excel in effectively communicating with people and also have a passion for building community relationships? Do you desire to be part of a leadership team that has a mission and vision to impact students as well as businesses and the community around you? If so, Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you.
Hawkeye Community College is looking for an Executive Director of Institutional Advancement to join their team. This position is responsible for planning and executing a comprehensive advancement program in support of the College’s mission as well as oversees the planning and execution of capital development programs. Additionally, the Executive Director of Institutional Advancement assures that gifts are administered to honor the donors’ intent, investment policies, scholarship criteria, foundation by-laws, audit requirements, tax requirements, state requirements for charitable organizations, and college policies. Furthermore, this position serves as member of the President’s confidential staff and Hawkeye Community College Foundation, as well as performs special projects for the President of the College.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. Today, Hawkeye Community College service more than 25,000 individuals and awards almost 1,500 diplomas and degrees annually. Hawkeye has a community impact of $106 million and 1,400 jobs. Since 1966, the college has graduated more than 50,000 students, with 94 percent staying in Iowa.
Hawkeye Is located in the Cedar Valley, just south of Waterloo, Iowa. The growing cities of Waterloo and Cedar Falls, Iowa offer diverse cultural experiences and all the amenities of a big city with a small-town feel. There is always something to do, whether you want to attend a sporting event, go shopping, or go to a local restaurant. For additional information about Hawkeye Community College and the area surrounding campus, visit our website: Hawkeye Community College
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Cultivates and solicits donors and prospective donors through prospect research, personal contacts, relationship building efforts, and events.
Communicates the Foundation’s mission and plans to donors, potential donors, Hawkeye Community College Foundation Board members, faculty/staff, students, alumni and friends of Hawkeye Community College.
Develops, recommends, and administers the annual Foundation budget.
Assures that gifts are administered to honor the donors’ intent, investment policies, scholarship criteria, foundation by-laws, audit requirements, tax requirements, state requirements for charitable organizations, and college policies.
Remains current on fundraising trends, ethics, laws, community fundraising events, national programs and fundraising activities with community colleges within Iowa.
Advises the President and Administrative Cabinet in matters affecting fundraising.
Directs and administers the overall planning and activities of the Hawkeye Community College Foundation including annual, major and targeted campaigns, special events, and projects.
Manages Foundation records and historical data.
Supports the College in its efforts to acquire specific resources (i.e., special fundraising).
Manages comprehensive records for Foundation reporting including state and federal reports, audits, standard operating procedures, legal agreements, 501(c)(3) procedures, income tax and sales tax reports, and investment guidelines.
Prepares reports for the President and Cabinet, Foundation Board, Board of Trustees, and local, state, and federal agencies.
Assists in identifying and recruiting potential members to the Foundation Board.
Supervises staff responsible for grant writing and management and alumni relations.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the President and the Foundation Board.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in philanthropy, non-profit development, education, business, marketing, or related field.
Minimum of three years successful fundraising experience for a nonprofit organization.
Significant record of progressive fundraising experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
Understanding of various gift instruments, estate planning, trust administration, gift planning strategies, and related tax laws.
Proven ability to develop and implement fundraising special events and projects.
Evidenced competence in budget planning and management.
Established ability to lead, manage, coordinate and supervise staff, and a broad and diverse range of activities and people.
Demonstrated ability to directly solicit funds from individuals.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy.
Demonstrated computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google programs.
Demonstrated public relations and marketing skills.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain policies and practices
Tolerance for differing points of view, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through inclusive behaviors and helping contribute to a culture of inclusivity, and a vibrant, diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a higher education institution;
CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) credential.
Experience with fund development software (Results Plus, FundEZ, Almabase software preferred).
Working Conditions
Anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday with flexible hours including nights and weekends.
Requires skills for succeeding in an office environment, using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Work is performed in an office setting. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computer.
Employment Status
Full time, exempt position with comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience.
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment/2017 along with the following required materials:
Submit/upload a cover letter.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Candidates invited as finalists in the process will be asked to send official transcripts and undergo a reference check.
Employment is contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check.
Submit the online application and all required materials by Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. Preference will be given to candidates who submit the required materials on or before May 22nd. This position will remain open until filled.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Title : Vice President, Membership & Direct Response Fundraising
Department: Development
Status : Exempt
Reports: To : Senior Vice President of Development
Positions Reporting to This Position : Director of Monthly Giving and Online Engagement, Digital Marketing Coordinator
Location: Flexible (within the United States)
Union Position: No
Job Classification Level: M-IV
Salary Range (depending on experience): $125,000-$170,000
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Vice President of Membership & Direct Response Fundraising who will design and direct the organization’s efforts to significantly expand, engage, and diversify our base of grassroots funders and activists. The Vice President of Membership & Direct Response Fundraising is responsible for the planning, management, development and growth of the grassroots file and budget across all channels. The membership and direct response fundraising team will be growing in 2022.
The ideal candidate is a creative, experienced marketer who is a skilled leader in both program and staff development and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability.
Responsibilities:
Lead the development of the strategies, structure, and operating systems to achieve short- and long-term direct response fundraising and advocacy program goals at LCV.
Design and consistently improve the member experience, ensuring strong donor acknowledgement, engagement, and recognition processes and activities that ultimately moves them into personal relationship-based development efforts.
Ensure that LCV’s brand and overall marketing and communications strategy is used consistently and includes a racial justice and equity lens.
Develop a significantly more racially and generationally diverse membership base. Create a strategic and coordinated fundraising plan and schedule, centered on racial justice and equity, for both online and offline communications.
Collaborate across the fundraising team to ensure we are implementing strategies that move activists and grassroots donors up the fundraising ladder.
Through careful analytics and reporting, ensure the program maximizes revenue and return on investment.
Lead the growth marketing strategy and execution of a well-established, but constantly evolving monthly giving program, ensuring the program’s budgetary goals are accurately established and met.
Build and develop a diverse, skilled team of staff and outside vendors to ensure timely and accurate campaign execution.
Work with LCV program, development and communications managers to develop, coordinate and lead the engagement of LCV members in advocacy.
Serve as the primary lead on the direct marketing program’s budgeting process, monitoring program revenue and expenses, analyzing and interpreting program results to consistently innovate and improve performance.
Improve segmentation and messaging to create a personal and positive experience for donors and activists through email, informed by analytics (e.g., predictive modeling, social media data mining).
Support preparation of annual revenue and expense targets and manage spending to stay within budget.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience : Required - Minimum of ten years experience in direct marketing. Experience leading strategy and execution of a mid-large scale, multi-channel, direct response fundraising operation. Must have demonstrated supervisory experience successfully managing high performing teams. Experience leading overall strategy of a robust direct marking program as well as day to day implementation of managing a complex direct marketing program. Experience utilizing analytics, data segmentation and reporting to leverage and maximize growth including upgrades and lapsed strategies. Preferred - Issue advocacy and/or electoral campaign experience. Experience working with a national organization who has state affiliates or chapters.
Skills: Ability to lead on issues of racial justice and equity. Proven leadership skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure and often fast paced environment- balancing input while reacting quickly and efficiently- demonstrated ability to work well with tight deadlines while handling multiple assignments. Track record utilizing innovative strategies to dramatically grow membership and maximize fundraising efforts. Proven management skills and ability to foster professional development of staff. Senior leadership track record of working across all program areas to develop, coordinate and help lead messaging, volunteer recruitment and engagement for the organization. Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with different personalities and balance, sometimes competing, internal constituencies. Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives. Strong vendor management and negotiation including strong interpersonal relationships and communications.
Cultural Competence : Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the US and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods . The location of this position is flexible. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Must be able to accommodate east coast hours (9 am - 6 pm ET) and travel for staff retreats, conferences and trainings as needed. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with "VP, Membership & Direct Response Fundraising” in the subject line no later than February 28, 2022. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Nov 01, 2021
Full time
Title : Vice President, Membership & Direct Response Fundraising
Department: Development
Status : Exempt
Reports: To : Senior Vice President of Development
Positions Reporting to This Position : Director of Monthly Giving and Online Engagement, Digital Marketing Coordinator
Location: Flexible (within the United States)
Union Position: No
Job Classification Level: M-IV
Salary Range (depending on experience): $125,000-$170,000
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Vice President of Membership & Direct Response Fundraising who will design and direct the organization’s efforts to significantly expand, engage, and diversify our base of grassroots funders and activists. The Vice President of Membership & Direct Response Fundraising is responsible for the planning, management, development and growth of the grassroots file and budget across all channels. The membership and direct response fundraising team will be growing in 2022.
The ideal candidate is a creative, experienced marketer who is a skilled leader in both program and staff development and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability.
Responsibilities:
Lead the development of the strategies, structure, and operating systems to achieve short- and long-term direct response fundraising and advocacy program goals at LCV.
Design and consistently improve the member experience, ensuring strong donor acknowledgement, engagement, and recognition processes and activities that ultimately moves them into personal relationship-based development efforts.
Ensure that LCV’s brand and overall marketing and communications strategy is used consistently and includes a racial justice and equity lens.
Develop a significantly more racially and generationally diverse membership base. Create a strategic and coordinated fundraising plan and schedule, centered on racial justice and equity, for both online and offline communications.
Collaborate across the fundraising team to ensure we are implementing strategies that move activists and grassroots donors up the fundraising ladder.
Through careful analytics and reporting, ensure the program maximizes revenue and return on investment.
Lead the growth marketing strategy and execution of a well-established, but constantly evolving monthly giving program, ensuring the program’s budgetary goals are accurately established and met.
Build and develop a diverse, skilled team of staff and outside vendors to ensure timely and accurate campaign execution.
Work with LCV program, development and communications managers to develop, coordinate and lead the engagement of LCV members in advocacy.
Serve as the primary lead on the direct marketing program’s budgeting process, monitoring program revenue and expenses, analyzing and interpreting program results to consistently innovate and improve performance.
Improve segmentation and messaging to create a personal and positive experience for donors and activists through email, informed by analytics (e.g., predictive modeling, social media data mining).
Support preparation of annual revenue and expense targets and manage spending to stay within budget.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience : Required - Minimum of ten years experience in direct marketing. Experience leading strategy and execution of a mid-large scale, multi-channel, direct response fundraising operation. Must have demonstrated supervisory experience successfully managing high performing teams. Experience leading overall strategy of a robust direct marking program as well as day to day implementation of managing a complex direct marketing program. Experience utilizing analytics, data segmentation and reporting to leverage and maximize growth including upgrades and lapsed strategies. Preferred - Issue advocacy and/or electoral campaign experience. Experience working with a national organization who has state affiliates or chapters.
Skills: Ability to lead on issues of racial justice and equity. Proven leadership skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure and often fast paced environment- balancing input while reacting quickly and efficiently- demonstrated ability to work well with tight deadlines while handling multiple assignments. Track record utilizing innovative strategies to dramatically grow membership and maximize fundraising efforts. Proven management skills and ability to foster professional development of staff. Senior leadership track record of working across all program areas to develop, coordinate and help lead messaging, volunteer recruitment and engagement for the organization. Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with different personalities and balance, sometimes competing, internal constituencies. Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives. Strong vendor management and negotiation including strong interpersonal relationships and communications.
Cultural Competence : Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the US and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods . The location of this position is flexible. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Must be able to accommodate east coast hours (9 am - 6 pm ET) and travel for staff retreats, conferences and trainings as needed. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with "VP, Membership & Direct Response Fundraising” in the subject line no later than February 28, 2022. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Job Summary
The Family Literacy Program Parent Education Specialist works with Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) students from both the English Language Learning (ELL) and High School Completion (HSC) Programs at the Hawkeye Community College Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center to deliver parent education classes using a two-generation approach for adult students with children aged 0 to 18. Sessions may be conducted in-person or online and are aimed at helping students take on an active role in the education of their child/children while continuing their own education. The Parent Education Specialist develops and provides independent literacy activities (ILA) for parents to use with their children at home and partners with organizations that work with children.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Teaches parent education classes.
Schedules and facilitates Family Literacy Program events.
Develops schedule, content, and curriculum for parent education classes.
Recruits program participants throughout the year.
Maintains program records and maintains data integrity.
Assists with grant applications, grant maintenance, grant reporting, and grant funder recognition.
Assists with development of new program initiatives.
Represents the program to current and potential donors.
Maintains compliance with the state and federal Department of Education and other funders.
Builds positive relationships with students, staff, community partners, and funding agencies.
Maintains communication with administrative and instructional staff.
Makes purchasing recommendations for children’s books, literacy materials, and program supplies following the program budget.
Manages program materials and supplies such as lending library/literacy kits.
Participates in professional development and staff meetings.
Collaborates with ELL and HSC orientation, goal-setting, action-planning, and employability skills.
Provides professional development on family literacy topics to staff and community partners.
Stays current on research involving family literacy topics.
Maintains FERPA confidentiality requirements.
Serves on internal committees.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Literacy, Family Literacy, Reading Instruction, Early Childhood, Family Environment, TESOL, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
One-year experience in a literacy-related field.
One-year teaching experience.
Working knowledge of Family Literacy methods and materials.
Demonstrated understanding of basic child development.
Experience with grants and reporting processes.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgement.
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations (faculty, staff, students, and general public).
Demonstrated ability to work a flexible schedule which includes Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Working Conditions
Requires skills for succeeding in an office environment, using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Work is performed in an office setting. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computer.
Employment Status
Full-time, grant funded, position with comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Application Procedure
Complete online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment including a resume, 3 references with a minimum of 1 being from a past/current supervisor and a cover letter that briefly addresses:
Describe any education and experience you have related to Family Literacy and tell us why you are interested in this position.
Describe any experience with program and curriculum development.
Describe any experience you have working with adult learners.
Submit online application and all required materials by the deadline.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Oct 20, 2021
Full time
Job Summary
The Family Literacy Program Parent Education Specialist works with Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) students from both the English Language Learning (ELL) and High School Completion (HSC) Programs at the Hawkeye Community College Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center to deliver parent education classes using a two-generation approach for adult students with children aged 0 to 18. Sessions may be conducted in-person or online and are aimed at helping students take on an active role in the education of their child/children while continuing their own education. The Parent Education Specialist develops and provides independent literacy activities (ILA) for parents to use with their children at home and partners with organizations that work with children.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Teaches parent education classes.
Schedules and facilitates Family Literacy Program events.
Develops schedule, content, and curriculum for parent education classes.
Recruits program participants throughout the year.
Maintains program records and maintains data integrity.
Assists with grant applications, grant maintenance, grant reporting, and grant funder recognition.
Assists with development of new program initiatives.
Represents the program to current and potential donors.
Maintains compliance with the state and federal Department of Education and other funders.
Builds positive relationships with students, staff, community partners, and funding agencies.
Maintains communication with administrative and instructional staff.
Makes purchasing recommendations for children’s books, literacy materials, and program supplies following the program budget.
Manages program materials and supplies such as lending library/literacy kits.
Participates in professional development and staff meetings.
Collaborates with ELL and HSC orientation, goal-setting, action-planning, and employability skills.
Provides professional development on family literacy topics to staff and community partners.
Stays current on research involving family literacy topics.
Maintains FERPA confidentiality requirements.
Serves on internal committees.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Literacy, Family Literacy, Reading Instruction, Early Childhood, Family Environment, TESOL, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
One-year experience in a literacy-related field.
One-year teaching experience.
Working knowledge of Family Literacy methods and materials.
Demonstrated understanding of basic child development.
Experience with grants and reporting processes.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgement.
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations (faculty, staff, students, and general public).
Demonstrated ability to work a flexible schedule which includes Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Working Conditions
Requires skills for succeeding in an office environment, using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Work is performed in an office setting. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computer.
Employment Status
Full-time, grant funded, position with comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Application Procedure
Complete online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment including a resume, 3 references with a minimum of 1 being from a past/current supervisor and a cover letter that briefly addresses:
Describe any education and experience you have related to Family Literacy and tell us why you are interested in this position.
Describe any experience with program and curriculum development.
Describe any experience you have working with adult learners.
Submit online application and all required materials by the deadline.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
JOB SUMMARY
The Family Literacy Program Parent Education Specialist works with Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) students from both the English Language Learning (ELL) and High School Completion (HSC) Programs at the Hawkeye Community College Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center to deliver parent education classes using a two-generation approach for adult students with children aged 0 to 18. Sessions may be conducted in-person or online and are aimed at helping students take on an active role in the education of their child/children while continuing their own education. The Parent Education Specialist develops and provides independent literacy activities (ILA) for parents to use with their children at home and partners with organizations that work with children.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Teaches parent education classes.
Schedules and facilitates Family Literacy Program events.
Develops schedule, content, and curriculum for parent education classes.
Recruits program participants throughout the year.
Maintains program records and maintains data integrity.
Assists with grant applications, grant maintenance, grant reporting, and grant funder recognition.
Assists with development of new program initiatives.
Represents the program to current and potential donors.
Maintains compliance with the state and federal Department of Education and other funders.
Builds positive relationships with students, staff, community partners, and funding agencies.
Maintains communication with administrative and instructional staff.
Makes purchasing recommendations for children’s books, literacy materials, and program supplies following the program budget.
Manages program materials and supplies such as lending library/literacy kits.
Participates in professional development and staff meetings.
Collaborates with ELL and HSC orientation, goal-setting, action-planning, and employability skills.
Provides professional development on family literacy topics to staff and community partners.
Stays current on research involving family literacy topics.
Maintains FERPA confidentiality requirements.
Serves on internal committees.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Literacy, Family Literacy, Reading Instruction, Early Childhood, Family Environment, TESOL, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
One-year experience in a literacy-related field.
One-year teaching experience.
Working knowledge of Family Literacy methods and materials.
Demonstrated understanding of basic child development.
Experience with grants and reporting processes.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgement.
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Ability to work with diverse populations (faculty, staff, students, and general public).
Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires skills for succeeding in an office environment, using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Work is performed in an office setting. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computer.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Full-time, grant funded, position with comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Complete online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment including a cover letter that briefly addresses:
Describe any education and experience you have related to Family Literacy and tell us why you are interested in this position.
Describe any experience with program and curriculum development.
Describe any experience you have working with adult learners.
Submit online application and all required materials by the deadline.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Sep 14, 2021
Full time
JOB SUMMARY
The Family Literacy Program Parent Education Specialist works with Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) students from both the English Language Learning (ELL) and High School Completion (HSC) Programs at the Hawkeye Community College Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center to deliver parent education classes using a two-generation approach for adult students with children aged 0 to 18. Sessions may be conducted in-person or online and are aimed at helping students take on an active role in the education of their child/children while continuing their own education. The Parent Education Specialist develops and provides independent literacy activities (ILA) for parents to use with their children at home and partners with organizations that work with children.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Teaches parent education classes.
Schedules and facilitates Family Literacy Program events.
Develops schedule, content, and curriculum for parent education classes.
Recruits program participants throughout the year.
Maintains program records and maintains data integrity.
Assists with grant applications, grant maintenance, grant reporting, and grant funder recognition.
Assists with development of new program initiatives.
Represents the program to current and potential donors.
Maintains compliance with the state and federal Department of Education and other funders.
Builds positive relationships with students, staff, community partners, and funding agencies.
Maintains communication with administrative and instructional staff.
Makes purchasing recommendations for children’s books, literacy materials, and program supplies following the program budget.
Manages program materials and supplies such as lending library/literacy kits.
Participates in professional development and staff meetings.
Collaborates with ELL and HSC orientation, goal-setting, action-planning, and employability skills.
Provides professional development on family literacy topics to staff and community partners.
Stays current on research involving family literacy topics.
Maintains FERPA confidentiality requirements.
Serves on internal committees.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Literacy, Family Literacy, Reading Instruction, Early Childhood, Family Environment, TESOL, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
One-year experience in a literacy-related field.
One-year teaching experience.
Working knowledge of Family Literacy methods and materials.
Demonstrated understanding of basic child development.
Experience with grants and reporting processes.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgement.
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Ability to work with diverse populations (faculty, staff, students, and general public).
Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires skills for succeeding in an office environment, using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Work is performed in an office setting. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computer.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Full-time, grant funded, position with comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Complete online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment including a cover letter that briefly addresses:
Describe any education and experience you have related to Family Literacy and tell us why you are interested in this position.
Describe any experience with program and curriculum development.
Describe any experience you have working with adult learners.
Submit online application and all required materials by the deadline.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
JOB SUMMARY
The Family Literacy Program Parent Education Specialist works with Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) students from both the English Language Learning (ELL) and High School Completion (HSC) Programs at the Hawkeye Community College Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center to deliver parent education classes using a two-generation approach for adult students with children aged 0 to 18. Sessions may be conducted in-person or online and are aimed at helping students take on an active role in the education of their child/children while continuing their own education. The Parent Education Specialist develops and provides independent literacy activities (ILA) for parents to use with their children at home and partners with organizations that work with children.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
I mportant responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Teaches parent education classes.
Schedules and facilitates Family Literacy Program events.
Develops schedule, content, and curriculum for parent education classes.
Recruits program participants throughout the year.
Maintains program records and maintains data integrity.
Assists with grant applications, grant maintenance, grant reporting, and grant funder recognition.
Assists with development of new program initiatives.
Represents the program to current and potential donors.
Maintains compliance with the state and federal Department of Education and other funders.
Builds positive relationships with students, staff, community partners, and funding agencies.
Maintains communication with administrative and instructional staff.
Makes purchasing recommendations for children’s books, literacy materials, and program supplies following the program budget.
Manages program materials and supplies such as lending library/literacy kits.
Participates in professional development and staff meetings.
Collaborates with ELL and HSC orientation, goal-setting, action-planning, and employability skills.
Provides professional development on family literacy topics to staff and community partners.
Stays current on research involving family literacy topics.
Maintains FERPA confidentiality requirements.
Serves on internal committees.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Literacy, Family Literacy, Reading Instruction, Early Childhood, Family Environment, TESOL, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
One-year experience in a literacy-related field.
One-year teaching experience.
Working knowledge of Family Literacy methods and materials.
Demonstrated understanding of basic child development.
Experience with grants and reporting processes.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgement.
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Ability to work with diverse populations (faculty, staff, students, and general public).
Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires skills for succeeding in an office environment, using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Work is performed in an office setting. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computer.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Full-time, grant funded, position with comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Complete online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment including a cover letter that briefly addresses:
Describe any education and experience you have related to Family Literacy and tell us why you are interested in this position.
Describe any experience with program and curriculum development.
Describe any experience you have working with adult learners.
Submit online application and all required materials by the deadline.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Jul 16, 2021
Full time
JOB SUMMARY
The Family Literacy Program Parent Education Specialist works with Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) students from both the English Language Learning (ELL) and High School Completion (HSC) Programs at the Hawkeye Community College Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center to deliver parent education classes using a two-generation approach for adult students with children aged 0 to 18. Sessions may be conducted in-person or online and are aimed at helping students take on an active role in the education of their child/children while continuing their own education. The Parent Education Specialist develops and provides independent literacy activities (ILA) for parents to use with their children at home and partners with organizations that work with children.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
I mportant responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Teaches parent education classes.
Schedules and facilitates Family Literacy Program events.
Develops schedule, content, and curriculum for parent education classes.
Recruits program participants throughout the year.
Maintains program records and maintains data integrity.
Assists with grant applications, grant maintenance, grant reporting, and grant funder recognition.
Assists with development of new program initiatives.
Represents the program to current and potential donors.
Maintains compliance with the state and federal Department of Education and other funders.
Builds positive relationships with students, staff, community partners, and funding agencies.
Maintains communication with administrative and instructional staff.
Makes purchasing recommendations for children’s books, literacy materials, and program supplies following the program budget.
Manages program materials and supplies such as lending library/literacy kits.
Participates in professional development and staff meetings.
Collaborates with ELL and HSC orientation, goal-setting, action-planning, and employability skills.
Provides professional development on family literacy topics to staff and community partners.
Stays current on research involving family literacy topics.
Maintains FERPA confidentiality requirements.
Serves on internal committees.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Literacy, Family Literacy, Reading Instruction, Early Childhood, Family Environment, TESOL, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
One-year experience in a literacy-related field.
One-year teaching experience.
Working knowledge of Family Literacy methods and materials.
Demonstrated understanding of basic child development.
Experience with grants and reporting processes.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgement.
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Ability to work with diverse populations (faculty, staff, students, and general public).
Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires skills for succeeding in an office environment, using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Work is performed in an office setting. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computer.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Full-time, grant funded, position with comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Complete online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment including a cover letter that briefly addresses:
Describe any education and experience you have related to Family Literacy and tell us why you are interested in this position.
Describe any experience with program and curriculum development.
Describe any experience you have working with adult learners.
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Title : Vice President, Membership & Direct Response Fundraising
Department: Development
Status : Exempt
Reports: To : Senior Vice President of Development
Positions Reporting To This Position : Director of Monthly Giving and Online Engagement, Digital Marketing Coordinator, Senior Director of Digital Fundraising
Location: Flexible
Union Position: No
Job Classification Level: M-IV
Salary Range (depending on experience): $125,000-$170,000
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Vice President of Membership & Direct Response Fundraising who will design and direct the organization’s efforts to significantly expand, engage, and diversify our base of grassroots funders and activists. The Vice President of Membership & Direct Response Fundraising is responsible for the planning, management, development and growth of the grassroots file and budget across all channels. The membership and direct response fundraising team will be growing in 2021 and 2022.
The ideal candidate is a creative, experienced marketer who is a skilled leader in both program and staff development, and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability.
Responsibilities:
Lead the development of the strategies, structure, and operating systems to achieve short- and long-term direct response fundraising and advocacy program goals at LCV.
Design and consistently improve the member experience, ensuring strong donor acknowledgement, engagement, and recognition processes and activities that ultimately moves them into personal relationship-based development efforts.
Ensure that LCV’s brand and overall marketing and communications strategy is used consistently, and includes a racial justice and equity lens.
Develop a significantly more racially and generationally diverse membership base. Create a strategic and coordinated fundraising plan and schedule, centered on racial justice and equity, for both online and offline communications.
Collaborate across the fundraising team to ensure we are implementing strategies that move activists and grassroots donors up the fundraising ladder.
Through careful analytics and reporting, ensure the program maximizes revenue and return on investment.
Lead the growth marketing strategy and execution of a well-established, but constantly evolving monthly giving program, ensuring the program’s budgetary goals are accurately established and met.
Build and develop a diverse, skilled team of staff and outside vendors to ensure timely and accurate campaign execution.
Work with LCV program, development and communications managers to develop, coordinate and lead the engagement of LCV members in advocacy.
Serve as the primary lead on the direct marketing program’s budgeting process, monitoring program revenue and expenses, analyzing and interpreting program results to consistently innovate and improve performance.
Improve segmentation and messaging to create a personal and positive experience for donors and activists through email, informed by analytics (e.g., predictive modeling, social media data mining).
Support preparation of annual revenue and expense targets and manage spending to stay within budget.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience : Required - Minimum of ten years experience in direct marketing. Experience leading strategy and execution of a mid-large scale, multi-channel, direct response fundraising operation. Must have demonstrated supervisory experience successfully managing high performing teams. Experience leading overall strategy of a robust direct marking program as well as day to day implementation of managing a complex direct marketing program. Experience utilizing analytics, data segmentation and reporting to leverage and maximize growth including upgrades and lapsed strategies. Preferred - Issue advocacy and/or electoral campaign experience. Experience working with a national organization who has state affiliates or chapters.
Skills: Ability to lead on issues of racial justice and equity. Proven leadership skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure and often fast paced environment- balancing input while reacting quickly and efficiently- demonstrated ability to work well with tight deadlines while handling multiple assignments. Track record utilizing innovative strategies to dramatically grow membership and maximize fundraising efforts. Proven management skills and ability to foster professional development of staff. Senior leadership track record of working across all program areas to develop, coordinate and help lead messaging, volunteer recruitment and engagement for the organization. Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with different personalities and balance, sometimes competing, internal constituencies. Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives. Strong vendor management and negotiation including strong interpersonal relationships and communications.
Cultural Competence : Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the US and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The location of this position is flexible. Must be able to accommodate east coast hours (9 am - 6 pm ET) and travel for staff retreats, conferences and trainings, as needed. Please note that all LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with "VP, Membership & Direct Response Fundraising” in the subject line no later than June 27, 2021. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
Jun 04, 2021
Full time
Title : Vice President, Membership & Direct Response Fundraising
Department: Development
Status : Exempt
Reports: To : Senior Vice President of Development
Positions Reporting To This Position : Director of Monthly Giving and Online Engagement, Digital Marketing Coordinator, Senior Director of Digital Fundraising
Location: Flexible
Union Position: No
Job Classification Level: M-IV
Salary Range (depending on experience): $125,000-$170,000
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Vice President of Membership & Direct Response Fundraising who will design and direct the organization’s efforts to significantly expand, engage, and diversify our base of grassroots funders and activists. The Vice President of Membership & Direct Response Fundraising is responsible for the planning, management, development and growth of the grassroots file and budget across all channels. The membership and direct response fundraising team will be growing in 2021 and 2022.
The ideal candidate is a creative, experienced marketer who is a skilled leader in both program and staff development, and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability.
Responsibilities:
Lead the development of the strategies, structure, and operating systems to achieve short- and long-term direct response fundraising and advocacy program goals at LCV.
Design and consistently improve the member experience, ensuring strong donor acknowledgement, engagement, and recognition processes and activities that ultimately moves them into personal relationship-based development efforts.
Ensure that LCV’s brand and overall marketing and communications strategy is used consistently, and includes a racial justice and equity lens.
Develop a significantly more racially and generationally diverse membership base. Create a strategic and coordinated fundraising plan and schedule, centered on racial justice and equity, for both online and offline communications.
Collaborate across the fundraising team to ensure we are implementing strategies that move activists and grassroots donors up the fundraising ladder.
Through careful analytics and reporting, ensure the program maximizes revenue and return on investment.
Lead the growth marketing strategy and execution of a well-established, but constantly evolving monthly giving program, ensuring the program’s budgetary goals are accurately established and met.
Build and develop a diverse, skilled team of staff and outside vendors to ensure timely and accurate campaign execution.
Work with LCV program, development and communications managers to develop, coordinate and lead the engagement of LCV members in advocacy.
Serve as the primary lead on the direct marketing program’s budgeting process, monitoring program revenue and expenses, analyzing and interpreting program results to consistently innovate and improve performance.
Improve segmentation and messaging to create a personal and positive experience for donors and activists through email, informed by analytics (e.g., predictive modeling, social media data mining).
Support preparation of annual revenue and expense targets and manage spending to stay within budget.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience : Required - Minimum of ten years experience in direct marketing. Experience leading strategy and execution of a mid-large scale, multi-channel, direct response fundraising operation. Must have demonstrated supervisory experience successfully managing high performing teams. Experience leading overall strategy of a robust direct marking program as well as day to day implementation of managing a complex direct marketing program. Experience utilizing analytics, data segmentation and reporting to leverage and maximize growth including upgrades and lapsed strategies. Preferred - Issue advocacy and/or electoral campaign experience. Experience working with a national organization who has state affiliates or chapters.
Skills: Ability to lead on issues of racial justice and equity. Proven leadership skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure and often fast paced environment- balancing input while reacting quickly and efficiently- demonstrated ability to work well with tight deadlines while handling multiple assignments. Track record utilizing innovative strategies to dramatically grow membership and maximize fundraising efforts. Proven management skills and ability to foster professional development of staff. Senior leadership track record of working across all program areas to develop, coordinate and help lead messaging, volunteer recruitment and engagement for the organization. Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with different personalities and balance, sometimes competing, internal constituencies. Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives. Strong vendor management and negotiation including strong interpersonal relationships and communications.
Cultural Competence : Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the US and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The location of this position is flexible. Must be able to accommodate east coast hours (9 am - 6 pm ET) and travel for staff retreats, conferences and trainings, as needed. Please note that all LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with "VP, Membership & Direct Response Fundraising” in the subject line no later than June 27, 2021. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.