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Are you passionate about your community, and love storytelling to connect with others? Do you want to make a profound impact and shape the future of education? Does the idea of getting to create, innovate and build a system and structure to new heights sound exciting to you? If you are reading this, nodding your head, and thinking "YES, I want to SEE the impact my work has on scholars, families and the community," please read on. As the Development and Fundraising Manager, you will have the opportunity to plan and execute all aspects of fundraising, event planning, marketing, communication, and donor engagement for Rainier Valley Leadership Academy (RVLA) by connecting with existing and new donors. Are you: ADAPTABLE AND PERSISTENT. You are comfortable pivoting and adapting to whatever comes your way each day. You aren't deterred by a no as an initial answer and are determined to uncover new ways to develop relationships with donors and community partners. AN EFFECTIVE TIME MANAGER AND CLEAR COMMUNICATOR. You balance time in and out of the office to ensure all tasks are complete. You practice active listening skills and take pride in your communication both verbal and written. A PROBLEM SOLVER AND RESOURCEFUL. You identify challenges and analyze issues to create effective strategies. You leverage the resources at your disposal while being creative in uncovering new methods for getting things done. If these resonate with you, check out below what your impact will be with an anti-racist collaborative community school! ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE: Within the first 30-60 days: - Reviews scholar profiles to grasp RVLA's impact and develops genuine storytelling. Begin engaging with donors by sending introductory messages to all current donors. - Assesses the website specific to donations and development and identifies changes to propose to optimize donor reach. Become familiar with the Donor Engagement Plan. By 30 days, presents a development plan to the CEO including strategies to identify, cultivate, and acquire new donors through targeted outreach, campaigns, and networking opportunities, outlining goals for the year. By 60 days, develops a comprehensive marketing campaign highlighting RVLA's mission, vision, and is executing on the engagement plan with 5+ people in the pipeline. 3 months and ongoing: - Has connected with the RVLA greater community consisting of Board Members, staff, faculty & volunteers. Establishes and monitors goals for the CEO and board members with potential funders, ensuring regular communication, note sharing, and follow-up to nurture relationships. - Oversees the development of marketing collateral and utilize diverse channels to enhance RVLA's brand visibility and engagement. Is managing social media accounts in partnership with the Dean of Community Engagement with a content calendar planned for the next 6 months. - Collaborates with the CEO to establish donor meeting goals, organize acquisition events, set quarterly fundraising targets, implementing strategies to secure $200k in financial support in the first quarter. 6 months and ongoing: - Maintains ongoing engagement with donors through surveys, school updates, and event invitations, while providing monthly updates on goal achievement to the CEO and Board, including scripting and tips for effectiveness. - Establishes critical paths for tasks and projects to ensure consistency and provide a framework for achieving current and future goals. - Implements, and manages fundraising campaigns and initiatives to secure $450-465k for the next quarter in financial support for the organizations mission. 9-12 months and ongoing: - Manages fundraising campaigns to secure quarterly financial support while increasing annual touchpoints by 10%. - Is completely immersed and passionate about finding opportunities to broaden RVLA's mission and connect with individuals, corporations, and other entities with the impactful work RVLA is doing with scholars. This is reflected and measured by the successful achievement of fundraising goals being achieved, and a thoughtful plan on how to continue & increase giving the next year. EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: • 3+ years' experience in fundraising and donor development and / or marketing roles, with a track record of successful fundraising campaigns and marketing initiatives required • 1+ years' experience conceptualizing, planning and implementing special events required • Demonstrated understanding of digital marketing trends, social media, & traditional marketing channels required • Proven experience in planning and executing public speaking engagements required • Demonstrated working knowledge of Individual, Private, Corporate, & Foundational giving required • Proven experience working with donor management software and CRM systems required • Demonstrated experience writing grants a plus • Possesses strong communication skills both verbal and written required • Ability to clear fingerprints & background check with Puget Sound Educational Service District required • Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred BENEFITS INCLUDE: Competitive compensation based on experience and skillset Paid vacation / Sick Leave / Paid Holidays / Medical, Dental and vision Insurance / 401k WHO WE ARE: Rainier Valley Leadership Academy (RVLA) is a public, tuition-free, charter school for scholars from grades K-12 that provides an anti-racist collaborative community and rigorous education. Embracing and honoring the rich ethnic and cultural tapestry of our locality, we are dedicated to guiding every child towards success in college, career, leadership, and life. RVLA features a diverse and highly qualified faculty and staff, boasting not only exceptional educational qualifications but also a profound commitment to scholar achievement and our mission. We prioritize nurturing close-knit connections among ourselves, the community, scholars, and families, fostering a supportive environment for all.
