Manager of Development and Communications
- Employer
- Alliance College-Ready Public Schools Foundation
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- $67,000.00 - $93,000.00
- Closing date
- Jul 23, 2021
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Annual Fund, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Direct Marketing, Donor Relations, Grant Seeking, Major Gifts, Prospect Research, Special Events, Programs, Grant Administration, Administrative, Public Relations and Communications
- Fields
- Education
- Employment Type
- Full Time
ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
The Alliance College-Ready Public Schools Foundation (Alliance Foundation) is dedicated to strengthening the community support and investment that has lifted Alliance College-Ready Public Schools (Alliance) since its inception. The Alliance Foundation raises awareness, enhances resources, and fosters advocacy and partnerships for Alliance scholars and schools. We share best practices with the larger education community and policy-makers to boost our schools and shine a bright light on what is possible for all public schools.
Incorporated in 2019, the Alliance Foundation builds on the strong legacy of active and engaged civic leaders who are committed to educational justice and who believe in the brilliant promise of Alliance scholars and schools. In joining the Alliance Foundation, you will join a collaborative community to make long-lasting change across Los Angeles.
ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools (Alliance) was founded on the belief that all young people, regardless of zip code, are capable of achieving at high levels. Alliance is now one of the largest and most successful public charter school networks in the nation, operating 25 high-performing middle and high schools serving 13,000 scholars in systemically-oppressed communities across Los Angeles.
Now in its 16th school year, Alliance has a proven record of success: though scholars come to Alliance on average four grade-levels behind in reading, 95% of Alliance graduates have been accepted to college, including 73% to a four-year university in 2018. Alliance strives to change the trajectories of our scholars and communities, with a goal of 75% of Alliance graduates completing a four-year college degree.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Manager of Development and Communications is a new role at The Alliance Foundation. Through exemplary grant writing, communications and marketing writing, as well as strategic thinking and project management, the Manager will be responsible for helping to grow the Foundation and Corporate grant portfolio and increasing The Alliance Foundation’s visibility and brand awareness.
Reporting to the Director of Development and Communications, the Manager of Development and Communications will serve as a writer and content developer for Foundation and Corporate grant proposals and reports, and support the foundation’s new marketing function, writing marketing and donor communications pieces, including the Annual Report, fundraising appeals and direct marketing pieces, speeches and talking points, as well as managing the editorial calendar and brand assets.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Foundation and Corporate Relations (50%)
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Draft foundation and corporate grant
proposals and reports, including budgets and support
materials.
Manage a small fundraising portfolio
for a subset of foundation and corporate relationships.
Prospect research and recommendations
for new potential Foundation and Corporate partnerships.
Manage the Salesforce database for
Foundation and Corporate grant prospects and donors.
Maintain the grants calendar and help
ensure timely submission of proposals and reports for Foundation
and Corporate partners.
Marketing and Communications (50%)
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Writing and Content
Development
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Take a leading role in the creation
and writing of pithy marketing content tailored to a variety of
media and audiences: donors and prospects, external partners, and
press.
Interview stakeholders to create
compelling content, including complex, multi-page reports.
Based on the purpose of marketing
content, recommend the best vehicles to share content with
audiences (e.g. infographics, video, presentation).
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Content
Delivery
- Maintain The Alliance Foundation website, working with an outside consultant when needed.
- Design and send regular email communications to donors.
- Manage and create The Alliance Foundation communications templates.
- Manage the writing and production of the Annual Report.
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Team Collaboration and
Planning
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Create and maintain an Editorial
Calendar that takes into account major milestone events and key
organizational priorities.
Ensure maintenance and use of
Alliance Foundation brand standards.
Maintain analysis of effectiveness of
communications vehicles and make recommendations for changes and
improvements.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE
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Exemplary and persuasive written and
oral communications skills
Demonstrated understanding of
audience insights and needs to inform and develop compelling
communications
Basic understanding of fundraising,
marketing, and communications principles
Experience in drafting grant
proposals and reports strongly preferred
Strong organizational and project
management skills with the ability to juggle competing
priorities
Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to
thrive in a fast-paced and achievement-oriented environment
Discretion, diplomacy, and ability to
work with a broad range of diverse internal and external
stakeholders
Commitment to Alliance’s core beliefs
and educational philosophy
Motivation to work with a team deeply
committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and to becoming
an anti-racist, pro-Black organization
Commitment and willingness to learn
and grow
Knowledge of urban school
environments and educational policies a strong plus
Willingness to go above and beyond to
contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new
future for urban education
Highly-proficient in Google
Applications (Google Mail, Drive Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms) and
the ability to navigate new software platforms
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
college or university, preferably in journalism, English, history,
marketing and communications, or another field with a strong
writing orientation.
A minimum of three (3) years
experience in grant writing (and/or marketing content writing and
development for nonprofits/fundraising/sales) and project
management, preferably in an educational setting.
Travel across Los Angeles is
required; valid driver’s license and automobile available for daily
use.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The Alliance Foundation is committed to being an environment where employees find meaning and joy in their work every day, within a culture of collaboration, support, and excellence. The Alliance Foundation is proud to offer the following benefits to employees:
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Competitive salaries commensurate
with experience.
A comprehensive group health benefits
package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
An 401k retirement plan, with an
annual employer contribution equal to 5% of regular earnings.
Paid time off benefits that include
an annual accrual of 15 days vacation and 10 sick days, in addition
to 11 paid holidays and paid time off between Christmas and New
Year’s Day.
This position is Exempt. The salary range for this position is $67,000 - $93,000. Like all positions at The Alliance Foundation, this position will be based at a home / remote office.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates can apply by submitting their resume and cover letter to humanresources@laalliancefoundation.org. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted beginning the week of July 12, 2021.
The Alliance Foundation does not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or employee on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
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