Overview
Senior Development Associate
Colorado Springs, CO; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Pontiac, MI; California
The Opportunity
The Senior Development Associate will play a key role in executing CEO’s regional fund development strategy through developing and implementing efforts to grow foundation, corporate, government, and individual support, along with conducting prospect research, writing grant proposals/reports/other deliverables, and collaborating closely with program staff on outreach and engagement strategies.
The Senior Development Associate will support a regional team of Planning and Development Associates by co-leading training opportunities (with the Manager, Regional Development) along with providing guidance and coaching, contributing to the overall direction and strength of the regional development team. They will also serve as the regional team lead for complex revenue opportunities such as government grants and potential mid-level donors.
The Senior Development Associate will be highly organized and motivated to help attract, develop, and retain resources to sustain and grow the organization. They will adopt CEO’s results-driven culture to manage a range of deadline-driven projects and promote our work and achievements to attract diverse funding opportunities. They will be adept at partnering with entry- to senior-level staff on high-stakes projects and enthusiastic about building support for reentry and workforce development across a wide range of audiences.
You will work as part of a team that is committed to a culture of learning where every person can be themselves. We strive to live CEO’s values of Equity, Community, Person-Centeredness and Impact. We prioritize self care, career advancement, and engaging and meaningful professional relationships.
As part of our mission, we strongly encourage individuals who have lived experience of incarceration or involvement in the justice system to apply for this role.
CEO’s Staff Vaccination Policy
CEO has implemented an org-wide vaccination requirement that requires all new staff to be fully vaccinated before their first day of work. We have made this decision for the safety of our participants and employees and to enhance our ability to continue to provide the vital services we offer to our participants. As part of the onboarding process, new hires will be asked to submit proof of vaccination status prior to their first day of employment.
If you are unable to get vaccinated against COVID-19 for medical or religious reasons, you can request a reasonable accommodation. An interactive meeting will be scheduled to discuss your request.
CEO does not discriminate against individuals with actual or perceived infection with COVID19 or based on an actual or perceived history of such infection nor based on any protected status.
Who We Are
The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) provides employment services to people with recent criminal convictions. Across the United States, over 6,000 people participate in CEO each year, transitioning to employment that supports themselves, their families, and their communities.
What began as a demonstration project of the Vera Institute of Justice in the 1970s to address employment barriers facing the formerly incarcerated following release in New York City has grown into the leading reentry employment organization in the country, where over 25,000 formerly incarcerated individuals have secured full-time employment since 1996. In 2016, CEO embarked on a 5-year strategic plan to grow to serve 9,000 participants annually.
Who You Are
- You have a minimum of 2-3 years of related work experience, including at least one year’s experience in nonprofit grant writing/fund development with a proven track record of success
- You have prior project management experience collaborating with geographically dispersed and diverse teams; demonstrated ability to collaborate across all levels and functions
- You have fluency in use of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace
- You have proficiency or experience using data and/or donor management platforms such as Salesforce
- You have excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to compellingly engage with diverse audiences
- You have the ability to work autonomously to produce materials on deadline, while often managing multiple concurrent deadlines
- You have a meticulous attention to detail and the ability to prioritize work in a fast paced environment
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Key responsibilities of the (title) include but are not limited to:
Strategy and Planning Support
- Works closely with the Manager, Regional Development and regional program leadership to develop and execute strategies for increased revenue at the site/regional level
- Ensure proper cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation of existing funders as well as prospects
- Coordinates meetings with key program staff to advance specific fund development efforts
- Provides research and analytic support for funding or program ideas, as directed
Direct Fundraising Activities
- Researches funding prospects with alignment to CEO’s mission and impact
- Drafts, assembles, and submits responses to government, corporate, and foundation requests for proposals (RFPs)
- Coordinates the assembly and submission of impactful and tailored grant reports for designated grants and individual donors
- Prepares strategy/research memos and drafts outreach/follow-up correspondence to funders
- Coordinates site visits from current and potential funders
- Makes presentations and attends/summarizes meetings as assigned
- Ensures on-time delivery of high-quality proposals and reports by thoroughly planning, delegating, and adhering to timelines and requirements for proposal development and submission
- Tracks all fund development campaign-related activities using Salesforce
Team Management and Support
- Attends monthly calls, game plans, and prep meetings with Associates as needed
- Reviews monthly institutional giving call agendas to ensure thoroughness and accuracy
- Works with Planning and Development Associates to ensure that data is accurate and funder acknowledgements are completed in a timely manner
- Assists in the training and development of new Planning and Development Associates
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $57,600-72,500/annually CEO’s compensation philosophy considers a variety of factors including experience, internal equity, and the labor market associated with the city in which the position is located. This position can be located in any of the cities in which CEO operates. The labor markets associated with the cities in which CEO is based are variable, and the salary range included here reflects this. Our salary offer will fall within this range and will be reflective of the labor market of the city in which the position is based, as well the other factors named above.
We recognize that salary is a part of the overall compensation package and are happy to provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, and professional development opportunities to our staff.
We also offer paid parental leave, participation in a retirement plan, sick and vacation leave, paid holidays and more. We are a workplace that promotes continual learning and teamwork, offering lunch and learns, team outings, holiday gatherings and more for our staff.
More About Us
The Center for Employment Opportunities believes that everyone deserves the chance to shape a stronger future for themselves, their families, and their communities. Our commitment to being an anti-racism organization that is inclusive across all identities and experiences drives us forward every day. We exist to create greater opportunities for people who face multiple barriers to personal and professional success, and we’re passionate about being agents of change who promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and access to opportunities for all.
People who are justice involved, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ+ , and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Please note that due to the volume of resumes received, we are unable to contact each applicant regarding the status of each position or reply to candidates’ inquiries via phone or email.
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