Senior Manager of Donor Relations, Marwen - Hybrid (Chicago, IL)

Description

Status: Full-time, salaried position (exempt employee)

Benefits: Yes

Reports to: Director of Development

About Marwen:

Marwen educates and inspires young people to nurture their growth and build their futures through art and community. Founded in 1987, the no-cost studio and pathway programs exist for young people in Chicago who want to explore visual arts and do not have access to arts programming due to financial and systemic barriers. Courses are facilitated by cohorts of intergenerational teaching artist teams. For more information, visit www.marwen.org.

Overview of Position:

Marwen seeks a passionate and innovative fundraiser who believes in the power of young people, community, and the arts. The Senior Manager of Donor Relations is responsible for defining and executing a strategy to grow the major donor revenue streams and build a strong pipeline of future major individual donors. This position will build and manage a robust mid-level giving and major gifts program, while thoughtfully ensuring Marwen’s organizational values are centered in all fundraising programs. The Senior Manager will set cultivation strategies, as well as steward and solicit donors who can make gifts between $2.5k - $10k. The Senior Manager will prepare and monitor an annual contributed revenue (to annual fund and events) budget for mid-level major donors totaling $200,000. This position will lead donor outreach strategies for solicitation, stewardship, and renewals. Additionally, this position will support event planning as it aligns with their donors and the overall team needs.

Individual Giving

• Build and manage a portfolio to generate new and increased revenue from mid-level donors
• Leverage moves management strategies through high-touch engagement to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects to grow support across all levels of individual gifts
• Create and achieve weekly action goals for donor outreach and 1-1 meetings to hit annual fundraising goals, and keep meeting notes updated in the donor database
• Leverage fundraising data to inform appropriate prospecting, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship steps, particularly for high-priority prospects
• Build robust prospect pipeline that also supports building portfolios for both the Director of Development and Executive Director
• Work in collaboration with the Senior Manager of Institutional Giving to steward new major donor prospects affiliated with institutional supporters
• Track and report progress using specific metric and platforms

Stewardship & Event Fundraising

• Develop and implement strategies to cultivate new individuals who attend fundraising events
• Collaboratively design and independently manage a holistic stewardship program for individual donors, including stewardship events, communications, and other engagement activities
• Manage solicitation of sponsorship as it relates to individual donors within their portfolio
• Work closely with the Communications Team in ensuring proper recognition of all individual donors at events, online, and in organizational materials

General Fundraising

• Conceptualize messaging and materials for annual fund campaigns, monthly giving campaigns, and donor newsletter; collaborate with communications team on strategy and Development Coordinator on preparation and distribution
• Collaborate with the Director of Development and Senior Manager of Institutional Giving in the preparation of annual income and expense budgets and forecasts for fundraising activities
• Collaborate with the Director of Development to support the engagement and fundraising of the Associate Board
• Attend Board of Directors and Donor Relations & Development Committee meetings as needed

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5-7 years experience in individual and/or major donor fundraising
• Experience with relationship management, as well as knowledge of the Chicago and national philanthropic community
• Experience with or interest in the visual arts or creative youth development programming
• Professionalism and the ability to communicate effectively with staff, donors, and volunteers
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work autonomously setting goals, establishing priorities, and achieving objectives
• Possess a high level of initiative, creativity, energy, flexibility and resilience, as well as a willingness and excitement to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and GIveSmart or other fundraising databases
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evening hours and Saturdays

The compensation for this position is $70-$80K annually commensurate with experience, generous PTO, full health benefits, and retirement plan match. This position has two work from home days per week.

Marwen is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and equity in the workplace. We strongly encourage those who reflect our communities to apply, including bilingual individuals, LGBTQI and/or people of color .

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to donorrelations@marwen.org with the subject line “Senior Manager of Donor Relations.” Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5-7 years experience in individual and/or major donor fundraising
• Experience with relationship management, as well as knowledge of the Chicago and national philanthropic community
• Experience with or interest in the visual arts or creative youth development programming
• Professionalism and the ability to communicate effectively with staff, donors, and volunteers
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work autonomously setting goals, establishing priorities, and achieving objectives
• Possess a high level of initiative, creativity, energy, flexibility and resilience, as well as a willingness and excitement to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and GIveSmart or other fundraising databases
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evening hours and Saturdays

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Senior Communications Manager, Impact for Equity - Chicago, IL

 

Senior communications manager

Location: Chicago, IL

Impact for Equity, a highly regarded and impactful public interest law and policy center, seeks a dynamic and experienced Senior Communications Manager to lead organizational efforts to message the mission and work of Impact for Equity to external audiences including stakeholders, advocacy partners, funders, and the media.

Position Overview

The Senior Communications Manager leads organizational efforts to message the mission and work of Impact for Equity to external audiences including stakeholders, advocacy partners, funders, and the media. Under the direction of the Managing Director of Development and External Relations, the position is responsible for driving strategy and implementation of all communications, marketing, and public relations activities at Impact for Equity to advance programmatic goals and support fundraising initiatives.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of Senior Communications Manager include:

Strategic Planning and Implementation

• Design and implement a comprehensive communications plan, including content, workflows, and systems that align with organizational objectives.
• Develop key messaging and brand guidelines for consistent communication across all platforms.
• Elevate Impact for Equity’s thought leadership in social justice areas by implementing a broad strategy to increase the visibility of its impact across key audiences.

Content Creation

• Lead and create content for Impact for Equity’s digital platforms including website, e-newsletters, and social media channels.
• Manage production of Impact for Equity’s programmatic reports and other publications, including copy editing and basic graphic design.
• Monitor and manage the organization’s social media presence across all platforms. Create and execute creative and compelling social media campaigns to promote brand awareness and engagement.
• Track and report on social media metrics to measure the effectiveness of social media campaigns.

Media Relations

• Structure and execute a robust public relations and media outreach strategy including the development and dissemination of press releases, media advisories, and other timely and strategic communications.
• Cultivate and maintain media relationships with key members of media outlets and influential stakeholders to secure coverage, place articles, and facilitate interview opportunities.

Analysis

• Conduct analysis of key communication metrics to evaluate the overall effectiveness of communication strategies.
• Utilize advanced data analysis techniques to uncover emerging trends and insights that drive strategic decision-making

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or public affairs preferred, or related field. Graduate degree a plus
• Five to seven years of relevant experience in marketing, communications, or public relations, including proven track record of leading organization-wide initiatives
• Exceptional writing, editing, verbal communication, and project management skills
• Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies across multiple platforms and tailored to diverse audiences
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop innovative solutions to complex communication problems.
• Proven track record of successfully managing high-stakes projects, prioritizing tasks, and delivering results under tight deadlines
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment
• A working knowledge of relevant stakeholders, media outlets and institutions in the Chicago region
• Expertise in both Microsoft and Mac environments and in the use of Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Canva, Constant Contact or similar marketing software programs
• Solid commitment to the mission and vision of Impact for Equity with the ability to serve as a compelling ambassador for the organization, recognizing policy change happens slowly
• Experience with a law, policy, or social justice organization desirable
• Multilingual skills are a plus but not required.

Compensation

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience and ranges from $70,000 – $75,000.

To Apply

Please submit your application packet to hiring@impactforequity.org with “Sr Communications Manager” in the subject line. Your packet should include a resume, writing sample, and a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications for this position. If your candidacy advances, you will be asked to provide a list of three professional references and to engage in a short writing exercise. Impact for Equity will accept applications until the position is filled.

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Senior Community Engagement Manager at Measures for Justice

Type: Full-time
Min. Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $123,248
Location: Rochester or Remote*
*Only candidates living in AL, CA, CO, DC, IL, MA, MO, NY, OK, PA, SC, VT, and WI will be considered.

 

Role Overview

As a Senior Community Engagement Manager at Measures for Justice, you will initiate, build, and maintain rich relationships with local community stakeholders and criminal justice practitioners served by our organization. You will also collaborate with numerous teams across our organization (engineering, research, project management, etc.) to ensure the successful delivery and use of our flagship data tool, Commons. Through your relationships and leadership, you will play an integral role in advancing our mission to reshape how the criminal justice system works. 

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Senior Manager, Special Projects - Chicago Public Schools

Who: Chicago Public Schools

What:

• Support data-driven decision making and continuous improvement processes for departmental and organizational initiatives, by preparing and contributing to data analysis, responses on strategic issues, as well as preparation and sharing of reports, briefings, presentations.
• Review the existing knowledge management framework for efficacy and sustainability;
• Lead the department training strategy to organize and disseminate information and training materials to different teams and stakeholders.
• Support procurement and Board of Education approval processes for the Talent office by serving as the department liaison for the Procurement team.
• Develop materials for implementation of departments Continuous Improvement priorities as well as ensure adherence to deliverable timelines.
• Serve as an interdepartmental liaison and project manager for special projects with a focus on the Background Check Processes for the district.
• Design and implement an online case management system for background check process; technical and process integration with Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, and other projects as identified.
• Identify potential risks to projects, implementing processes and tactics to proactively mitigate delays or obstacles to completing a project within required deadlines.

Must Have/Hold

• A Masters Degree in public policy/affairs, nonprofit management, business administration, related or equivalent,
• 3 years of work experience.
• 3 years of experience working in the non-profit/public sector and in a union environment.

Prior experience must include performing data analysis, project and program management, managing operations, managing teams, knowledge and content management, and technical skills, including using excel and human capital management platforms.

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the city of Chicago within 6 months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with CPS.

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Vice President of Revitalization Programs, National Main Street Center - Chicago, IL

Vice President of Revitalization Programs 

National Main Street Center

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Preservation

Experience: 

More than 10 years

Contact person: 

Human Resources

Email: 

260572-CS-1718@nthp.hrmdirect.com

Website: 

http://www.preservationnation.org/main-street/

Location: 

Chicago, IL

Over the past 35 years, the National Main Street Center (NMSC) – a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation – has led a transformational movement, working with 2000+ communities around the country to revitalize and re-energize their downtown commercial districts through a focus on reusing and rehabilitating older and historic buildings. We are passionate about helping communities understand the connection between creating quality urban places and economic competitiveness, and equipping them with the tools to make that connection a reality. Since its inception, the NMSC’s approach has earned a reputation as one of the most powerful economic development tools in the nation, generating over $61 billion in reinvestments in downtown areas.

The Vice President of Revitalization Programs will play a key leadership role in the National Main Street Center’s work to inspire and enable communities to build economically vibrant downtown and neighborhood commercial districts. This position will lead the launch of the renewed and re-imagined Four Point Approach, the Center’s signature revitalization framework. In this capacity, the Vice President will help existing Main Street communities transition to this new tool, as well as help the Center reach new communities with this refreshed framework. Overseeing the Field Services team, the Vice President will also lead the Center’s efforts to expand technical service offerings, and offer preservation-based economic revitalization services directly to communities.

As the CEO’s senior direct report, this position serves as a deputy, helping provide leadership for operational, financial and administrative functions of the Main Street Center, in support of and coordination with the CEO. In the absence of the CEO, the Vice President also may serve as the principal staff and Board liaison and, as assigned, serve as Acting CEO, acting in accordance with the role and responsibilities of the CEO. As the CEO’s senior direct report, this position serves as a deputy, helping provide leadership as needed for operational, financial and administrative functions of the Main Street Center, in support of and coordination with the CEO. In the absence of the CEO, the Vice President also may serve as the principal staff and Board liaison and, as assigned, serve as Acting CEO, acting in accordance with the role and responsibilities of the CEO.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding team player and manager, and be a thought leader in the field of economic development, able to offer critical insights and expertise on strategies that most effectively enable communities to revitalize their downtowns.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Minimum 20 years professional experience, including at least 12 years in progressively responsible senior management roles. Demonstrated experience executing successful non-profit organizational-development strategies and tactics. 
• At least 12 years of experience leading large cross-departmental projects and teams, preferably in a national level, non-profit setting. 
• Commercial revitalization subject area expertise; background with the Main Street Four Point Approach strongly preferred, with strong business acumen and analytic ability. 
• Previous fundraising experience required, including strategic roles in grant writing and funder relationship management. 
• Knowledge of organizational effectiveness strategies, leadership development, assessment methodologies, changes management and performance management solutions, with demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership. 
• Self motivated, goal-oriented with a proven track record of results. Able to achieve significant high quality results with only minimal supervision, meaning general directions given with regular status checks. 
• Excellent consulting and diagnostic skills, with ability to foresee and plan around obstacles to produce desired outcomes. Training, and experience training others, in project management methods a plus. 
• Advanced analytical, problem solving (issue identification and prioritization) skills are essential for this role, plus the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis. 
• Experience with analytics -- specifically with techniques such as data mining and forecasting. 
• Advanced project management, department-management and client-management skills, with the ability to develop and execute short and long terms plans including the establishment of goals and outcome measures. Dependability essential, with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation, preferred. 
• Demonstrated experience leading departments, as well as successfully managing key internal and external stakeholders and relationships. Proven ability to train, motivate and manage staff in a fast-paced, high-performing environment. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate plans and outcomes at all levels of the organization. Ability to communicate with staff at remote locations essential. 
• Persuasive, polished presentation skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, with proven ability to collaborate across departments to implement processes and achieve results. Track record of building and maintaining productive relationships with multiple stakeholders. 
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task efficiently and respond to a high volume of ongoing requests in a timely fashion. Ability to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic work environment. 
• Proven ability to continually develop skills related to use of rapidly changing technology and communications best practices. 
• Entrepreneurial spirit and skill set essential. Ability to delegate as possible. 
• Demonstrated success in marketing to and engaging culturally diverse audiences and partners. 
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required. 
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent years of experience) required. Master’s degree or equivalent experience required, preferably in planning, preservation or similar field 
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 35% of time.

Senior Manager, Renewable Energy Center for Sustainable Energy - San Diego, CA

Senior Manager, Renewable Energy

Center for Sustainable Energy

September 4, 2014

Professional Area: 

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Experience: 

7-10 years

Contact person: 

Human Resources

Phone: 

858-244-1177

Fax: 

858-244-1178

Email: 

human.resources@energycenter.org

Website: 

http://www.energycenter.org

Location: 

San Diego, CA

This newly created position will oversee CSE’s Renewable Energy department including, highly visible distributed generation (DG) projects and programs such as the California Solar Initiative for the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the SunShot RoofTop Solar Challenge for the Department of Energy (DOE). These projects and programs cover a vast geographic area from the service territory of San Diego Gas & Electric for CSI, multiple programs in south and central California to the entire state of California for the RoofTop Solar Challenge.

Under the general direction of the Director of Programs, the Senior Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the work of staff implementing renewable energy projects and programs.  The Senior Manager will assign and review work, ensure that significant deadlines are met, oversee staff’s analysis, evaluate work performance, provide or recommend training for staff development, and recommend or select personnel.  The Senior Manager will lead the business development effort for the Renewable Energy department and serve as CSE’s subject matter expert and team lead in the energy industry. 

Daily activities will involve managing development of work products required for project administration, facilitating team meetings involving complex issues, interacting with CSE policy and marketing staff, preparing briefing or other materials for presentation, and making presentations in representation of CSE’s programs and mission. This position requires interaction with stakeholders including legislative staff, industry, customers and government agency staff including those at the CPUC and California Energy Commission as well as the DOE.  The Senior Manager will be responsible for providing timely and useful analysis and advice to Commissioners’ offices, administrative law judges, and CSE management on a wide range of regulatory issues pertaining to, DG and related proceedings.  Frequent travel may be required.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Project management, team leadership, and/or supervisory experience, including being responsible for the preparation of professional work products by a team of individuals.
• Substantial first-hand experience in the DG marketplace, preferably in the private sector, e.g. with a manufacturer, installer, or integrator.
• Familiarity with DG policy and implementation issues, including interconnection, energy procurement by utilities and customers, and/or integrated resource planning.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines and coordinate complex and expansive workload.
• Planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the work of others.  Ability to inspire others to work intelligently and foster cooperative relationships among team members.  Ability to motivate others.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and/or data into a written work product.
• Experience working collaboratively with other stakeholders, and/or with staff from other agencies (such as renewable energy providers or the CEC)
• Effective communication skills are critical and required.
• Attention to detail and follow-up is essential to the success of this role
• Must be able to maintain a good working relationship with all co-workers, stakeholders and clients.
• Skill in establishing goals and objectives and developing comprehensive plans.
• Public speaking and presentation experience
• Oversee the work of subcontractors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A track record of successfully managing multiple parallel short-term projects while communicating project status and expectations both in and out of the organization.
• Familiarity with financial analysis and electric & gas utility rate structures.
• A minimum of seven to ten years of proven experience in energy project development.
• Policy research, analysis and development.  Experience with analyzing complex regulatory issues.
• Facilitation of stakeholder meetings or workshops. Ability to work cooperatively with decision makers, market participants, interested parties, and other agencies.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines.  Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Education and/or Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Energy Policy, Environmental Sciences, or related field.  Masters Degree preferred.
2. Eight to ten years of project management experience, preferably energy project management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. A minimum of seven to ten years’ experience specifically relating to energy management or energy systems through consulting, project or construction management, or other relevant experience.
4. A proven track record demonstrating the ability to work in a fast paced, forward moving environment with the ability to quickly learn new technology.
5. Outstanding communication skills with the proven ability to utilize these skills across groups within and outside the organization.
6. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

Computer and/or Technical Skills:

Demonstrated high-level of abilities of various computer software programs and fluency in using standard office software packages such as MS Office: Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. 

License, Certificates or Registrations:

Valid California Drivers License; insurable in the State of California.  Must own a licensed and registered vehicle and be willing to use it for work-related purposes.

Application Procedures

1.Download and fill the CSE Application for Employment Form from theCSE@energycenter.org website.

2.Please send a resume, application and cover letter along with salary history via e-mail to human.resources@energycenter.org.