Associate Director of Institutional Partnerships, Bay Area Edu Non-Profit
- Employer
- Summer Search Bay Area
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- $95,000.00 - $105,000.00
- Closing date
- May 25, 2022
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Alumni Affairs, Annual Fund, Capital Campaigns, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Direct Marketing, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Grant Seeking, Major Gifts, Membership, Planned Giving, Prospect Research, Other Fundraising, Special Events, Programs, Grant Administration, Grant Making
- Fields
- Community Foundations, Education, Other Fields, Philanthropic Advisors, Youth
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
SUMMER SEARCH, BAY AREA While young people
from low-income communities – who are disproportionately young
people of color – face systemic inequities in school, in the
workforce, and in life, they possess unique strengths, resilience
and tremendous potential. When provided with support and resources,
these young people fulfill their potential and achieve success
in school, work, and life.
Through a combination of mentoring and transformative experiences, Summer Search supports young people to successfully transition from adolescence into adulthood. We aim to unleash the potential of our young people while also building a toolkit for navigating and challenging systemic barriers to higher education and career opportunities. THE OPPORTUNITY Summer Search Bay Area is seeking an Associate Director of Institutional Partnerships (ADIP) to lead our regional institutional fundraising. As a leader on the 6-member Bay Area development team, the ADIP will advance an institutional giving strategy that will grow our foundation & corporate revenue by 15-25% in the next three years, while expanding the partnerships required to achieve our programmatic goals outlined in our operating plan. The ADIP will partner closely with Bay Area and National staff and board leadership to diversify our regional revenue to include government grants, earned-income strategies, and a more robust corporate partnership program. This position manages our Grants Manager and reports to the Deputy Director. WHAT YOU’LL DO Specifically, the ADIP will:
TO APPLY Select "Apply for this Position" below to submit a resume and targeted cover letter, addressed to Kenyon DeVault, Deputy Director, that speaks to your passion for Summer Search’s mission and answers the question, “Why are you interested in the Associate Director of Institutional Partnerships opportunity at Summer Search?”
SUMMER SEARCH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Through a combination of mentoring and transformative experiences, Summer Search supports young people to successfully transition from adolescence into adulthood. We aim to unleash the potential of our young people while also building a toolkit for navigating and challenging systemic barriers to higher education and career opportunities. THE OPPORTUNITY Summer Search Bay Area is seeking an Associate Director of Institutional Partnerships (ADIP) to lead our regional institutional fundraising. As a leader on the 6-member Bay Area development team, the ADIP will advance an institutional giving strategy that will grow our foundation & corporate revenue by 15-25% in the next three years, while expanding the partnerships required to achieve our programmatic goals outlined in our operating plan. The ADIP will partner closely with Bay Area and National staff and board leadership to diversify our regional revenue to include government grants, earned-income strategies, and a more robust corporate partnership program. This position manages our Grants Manager and reports to the Deputy Director. WHAT YOU’LL DO Specifically, the ADIP will:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive institutional giving strategy that grows foundation & corporate revenue by 15-25% ($1.725M in FY2022) by 2025 and advances our regional fundraising and programmatic goals.
- Lead cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of an existing portfolio of major corporate and foundation partners.
- Identify, qualify, and cultivate new relationships with local institutional funders, including government funding sources, that align with Summer Search’s growth plans and core values and have the capacity to make 6-7 figure gifts.
- In partnership with the Deputy Director, lead the Development Committee in supporting the Bay Area Board and affiliate boards in identifying and cultivating institutional prospects, with a particular focus on foundation and corporate partnerships.
- Supervise the Grants Manager in leading regional grant management, including oversight of grant-writing and reporting, data tracking, and prospecting.
- Collaborate with program and operations leadership to build compelling grant proposals, deliver timely funding reports, and identify new opportunities for engaging our institutional partners in the Summer Search program.
- Partner with the National Development team and senior leadership to maximize opportunities and relationships for network-wide funding.
- Collaborate with a cohort of institutional fundraisers across the Summer Search network offering thought-partnership and take a leadership role in introducing and driving best practices across the organization.
- EXPERIENCE: 6-7 years of related work experience, ideally in nonprofit development, fundraising, corporate engagement, or business development, with at least 4 years of successful relationship management experience and a track record of crafting winning grant proposals, reports, and other funding-related tools ideally leading to 6-figure institutional gifts.
- EXTERNAL FUNDRAISING: Ability and confidence to represent the organization in meetings with funders and experience in preparing leadership (e.g., executive-level staff and B\board members) for high-stakes funding opportunities.
- PEOPLE MANAGEMENT: Experience in coaching and guiding team members to achieve short, mid and long-term outcomes. Ability to prioritize, delegate, and hold space for staff.
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Approaches work in an organized manner to achieve goals and objectives. Adept in balancing competing priorities when managing projects. Ability to “manage up, down, and across” to utilize staff time effectively to achieve goals.
- ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET: Resourcefulness and a “get it done” attitude, with the ability to drive innovation, change, and growth and maintain a high degree of flexibility and creativity in a dynamic environment. Creative and strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture, anticipate problems, and address challenges.
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Track record of building authentic partnerships that demonstrate respect, empathy, and connection. Strong communicator with the ability to inspire a variety of audiences and articulate the importance of an organization’s work in a concise and compelling manner.
- CRITICAL CONCIOUSNESS: Recognizes sociopolitical barriers and understands the systems of oppression that operate in day-to-day lives of stakeholders e.g. students/participants, staff members, donors, community partners, alumni, volunteers). Applies critical thinking and takes action against the oppressive aspects of reality.
- TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: Experience with managing data in Raiser’s Edge or comparable CRM preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite, including but not limited to PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Outlook preferred.
- Competitive and transparent salaries. This is an exempt position with a starting salary of $96,000.
- Medical insurance with up to 90% employer contribution
- Dental, vision, FSA, life and disability insurance plans
- 401 (K) and Employer Match up to $2,000 annually
- Generous time off including 15 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 18 holidays (2 floating holidays of your choice, a birthday day-off, 10 company-wide holidays, and a 1-week December closure).
- Individual, local, regional and national training
- A commitment to developing leaders from within the organization
- An organizational culture that supports staff well-being and holistic self-care/community care
- Ample opportunities to connect with the students and communities we serve
TO APPLY Select "Apply for this Position" below to submit a resume and targeted cover letter, addressed to Kenyon DeVault, Deputy Director, that speaks to your passion for Summer Search’s mission and answers the question, “Why are you interested in the Associate Director of Institutional Partnerships opportunity at Summer Search?”
SUMMER SEARCH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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