Director of Development & Partnerships
- Employer
- College Track
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Nov 4, 2020
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Annual Fund, Donor Relations, Grant Seeking, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Prospect Research, Programs, Community Outreach, Grant Administration, Grant Making
- Fields
- Academic Centers, Community Foundations, Education, Philanthropic Advisors, Youth
- Employment Type
- Full Time
About College Track
College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that
empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from
college. From ninth grade through college graduation, our 10-year
program removes the academic, financial, and
social-emotionalbarriers that prevent low-income and
first-generation students from earning their college degree. In
1997, we started with 25 students in East Palo Alto, and today, we
have 12 centers located in underserved communities across
California, Colorado, Louisiana, and the D.C. Metro Area with more
than 3,000 students on the path to upward social mobility. To learn
more, please visit www.collegetrack.org.
Our Impact
College Track students graduate from college at a rate that is more
than double the national average for low-income and
first-generation students. Six months out of college, 79% of
College Track alumni are employed. For those 30 and over, 92%
report earnings greater than their parents with wages on par with
the national average. By helping our students maximize the value of
their four-year college degree, which includes minimizing student
loan debt, securing internships, and limiting the need to work
while in college--we prepare them to succeed in the 21st century
economy.
Our Values
At College Track, our values drive the way we do our work, and we
look for individuals who share our passion. We blend an
entrepreneurial spirit with our nonprofit roots, cultivating a
dynamic culture where everyone's contributions are valued and
encouraged.
- COMMITMENT: We have an unwavering belief in our students.
- PASSION: We are dedicated to changing our nation’s college completion story.
- JOY: We create environments rich with smiles and laughter.
- AUTHENTICITY: We believe relationships matter.
- EXCELLENCE: Our students deserve nothing but the best.
Position Overview
The Director of Development & Partnerships, College Track New
Orleans will develop and manage an effective Partnerships and
Development plan that achieves long-term sustainability for College
Track New Orleans. This role will be responsible for maintaining
and growing programmatic and philanthropic partners, including
universities, colleges, corporations, foundations, and individuals.
This role is accountable for identifying new partnerships that will
expand opportunities for our students and alumni in the region;
and, for growing the current portfolio of external partners and
donors. Ultimately, this role will be responsible for leading and
implementing a multi-faceted regional partnerships strategy, which
will require best-in-class stewardship and cultivation of all
College Track New Orleans external relationships. This role will
report to the Senior Director of Development &
Partnerships.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement and manage an effective partnership and development strategy that supports long-term fiscal and programmatic sustainability for College Track New Orleans.
- Manage, and steward relationships with a wide-range of external partners including—university, college, corporate, scholarship, foundation, and individual.
- Identify, develop and maintain relationships with community and corporate partners tosupport internship placements and career success for our students and alumni.
- Oversee all activities related to the ongoing day-to-day fundraising efforts including implementation of our donor stewardship strategy, and detailed management of the Salesforce development database.
- Collaborate with the National Grants Management team to complete and submit proposals, reports, and other institutional funder requirements.
Skills & Experience Required
First and foremost, the Director of Development & Partnerships must possess an authentic connection to College Track’s mission, and our vision for increasing educational and professional opportunities for our students and alumni.
In addition, candidates must demonstrate the following qualifications:
- Five years of cultivating and stewarding external partners—donors and educational institutions—for an educational nonprofit, school, or other entrepreneurial, high-performing organization.
- Proven track record of managing and growing a $300,000-$500,000 portfolio, with extensive knowledge of New Orleans’ higher education landscape and philanthropic community.
- Exceptional networking and relationship management skills, with a demonstrated history of stewarding partnerships from transactional to transformational.
- Strong project management skills and experience working across departments and teams to implement a successful partnerships strategy.
- Entrepreneurial, self-starter with a growth mindset; committed to building positive, solutions-oriented internal and external relationships.
- High level of self-awareness, humility, and emotional intelligence.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills—inspiring, eloquent, and persuasive.
- Highly skilled at change management; comfortable with ambiguity, yet effective at driving towards clarity and achieving results.
Compensation & Benefits
College Track offers a competitive salary based on the
organization’s compensation philosophy, which is grounded in market
data. We also offer comprehensive health & welfare benefits and
top of the market paid time off.
To Apply
Please upload a PDF resume and a thoughtful cover letter with your
application. We will only contact candidates chosen for further
consideration. No phone inquiries please.
College Track is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
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