Leveled Talent
Chief Development & Engagement Officer (EdVoice)
Leveled Talent, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
About EdVoice and EdVoice Institute
EdVoice
is a 501(c)4 nonprofit education advocacy organization driving policy change to transform California’s public education system, so it effectively prepares all children for opportunities in college, career, and life. EdVoice engages in direct lobbying activities to influence the passage of key state legislation to combat the current system’s inequities. We lead grassroots advocacy and general awareness campaigns to raise up our
policy priority areas each legislative cycle
and provide strategic political funding through our EdVoice for the Kids PAC to leaders who prioritize the needs of students from low-income communities.
Our sister organization, EdVoice Institute, is a 501(c)3 research and coalition-building organization that uplifts scalable solutions to improve academic outcomes for children from low-income communities. EdVoice Institute provides evidence-based policy recommendations across our
key pillars
to reshape public education in California so that all students have futures filled with opportunity. These efforts help build the overall political will for change and aid in persuading legislators to prioritize our areas of focus and policy proposals.
The Opportunity
EdVoice is seeking a results-driven and entrepreneurial Chief Development & Engagement Officer (CDEO) to amplify our impact by raising awareness about our policy priorities, expanding our community of advocates, and securing funding to sustain our initiatives. The CDEO will oversee fundraising and grantmaking, marketing and communications, community outreach and grassroots activation, and systems building. They will execute an integrated vision to attract, rally, and sustain our diverse network of donors, partners, and champions and work in close partnership with the CEO to collectively raise $2.2 million annually for EdVoice and $2 million for EdVoice Institute.
The ideal candidate is a passionate storyteller who is skilled in utilizing marketing tools to create engaging content, events, and communications to drive the action of donors and partners. They will also possess a deep understanding of fundraising and donor stewardship best practices and have a proven track record of thinking outside the box to generate funds. Most importantly, they are excited about the opportunity to galvanize community mobilization and significantly impact the lives of California’s most underserved students.
Essential Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Execution (35%)
Develop and implement a fundraising plan with clear goals, objectives, and strategies to raise $2.2 million for EdVoice and $2 million for its sister organization, EdVoice Institute, with the aim of doubling our organizational budgets in the next two to three years
Provide direction and thought partnership to the CEO to drive the exploration of new fundraising sources and initiatives and facilitate the successful execution of solicitations
Establish a system for identifying and attracting new potential donors with a focus on strengthening the pipeline of and retaining high-capacity, influential funders
Research grant opportunities and partner with the Director of Marketing & Communications to prepare proposals for submission including writing and organizing materials, monitoring applications, and submitting progress reports
Collaborate with the CEO and Director of Financial Management & Operations to ensure sustainable budgeting by creating and monitoring revenue projections, identifying key trends, and implementing strategic adjustments
Marketing & Communications (35%)
Create and execute a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy in partnership with the Director of Marketing & Communications to elevate the brand identity of EdVoice and EdVoice Institute as a trusted voice for education policy reform and ensure consistent messaging across all channels
Work alongside the Director of Marketing & Communications to create fundraising collateral aimed at increasing donations and engagement including annual reports, presentations, email communications, digital advertising, website content, and other marketing materials
Support the Director of Marketing & Communications in building a strong social media presence that showcases relevant content to enhance community awareness of education policy issues and expand our audience across multiple platforms; monitor and test new approaches to ensure high engagement and reach
Assist the Policy Team in creating informative and compelling content that effectively explains complex policy issues to diverse audiences in the form of infographics, social media graphics, and other visual aids
Outline an effective media relations plan with the Director of Marketing & Communications that includes targeted outreach to key outlets, a streamlined process for managing media requests, and curated responses as necessary
Grassroots Network Activation & Donor Engagement (20%)
In collaboration with the Policy Team, create and manage a multi-channel engagement plan that activates, grows, and sustains EdVoice’s grassroots network of supporters, community leaders, educators, and parents
Establish a targeted stewardship program including appeals, campaigns, special projects, and events to keep donors and supporters informed about EdVoice’s key priorities and successes, increase engagement, and cultivate annual giving commitments
Manage the development and execution of community-centric digital giving strategies that increase small-dollar revenue from campaigns and contribute to the expansion and diversification of our donor base
Work with the Policy Team to implement programs, initiatives, and events to maximize the participation of our grassroots network in our advocacy efforts such as messaging elected representatives, participation in rallies, and attendance at legislative sessions
Forge partnerships with education advocacy organizations and key collaborators to promote collective action on network engagement opportunities and build a robust coalition
Reporting, Analysis & Systems Building (10%)
Maintain and optimize the CRM system to effectively track and enhance interactions with supporters, partners, and key decision-makers; foster a data-driven decision-making culture by equipping staff with the skills to use tools and gather actionable insights
Design and manage a donor and partner segmentation system with clear strategies for consistent engagement and incentives based on giving levels and/or political engagement levels
Oversee the donor database, gift processing, acknowledgments, and recognition; establish processes to improve data integrity and track and analyze fundraising results
Ensure the timely submission of grant performance reports in adherence with funder requirements
Partner with the Director of Marketing & Communications to measure the success of community engagement and online giving campaigns and use analysis to identify solutions and promote innovation
Lead research efforts on philanthropic and marketing trends and the latest tools (e.g., AI) to innovate plans, systems, and practices
EdVoice is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all races, national origins, ages, religions, creeds, veteran or disabled statuses, sexual orientations, gender identities, or gender expressions. Please visit our website for more information at
www.edvoice.org .
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EdVoice
is a 501(c)4 nonprofit education advocacy organization driving policy change to transform California’s public education system, so it effectively prepares all children for opportunities in college, career, and life. EdVoice engages in direct lobbying activities to influence the passage of key state legislation to combat the current system’s inequities. We lead grassroots advocacy and general awareness campaigns to raise up our
policy priority areas each legislative cycle
and provide strategic political funding through our EdVoice for the Kids PAC to leaders who prioritize the needs of students from low-income communities.
Our sister organization, EdVoice Institute, is a 501(c)3 research and coalition-building organization that uplifts scalable solutions to improve academic outcomes for children from low-income communities. EdVoice Institute provides evidence-based policy recommendations across our
key pillars
to reshape public education in California so that all students have futures filled with opportunity. These efforts help build the overall political will for change and aid in persuading legislators to prioritize our areas of focus and policy proposals.
The Opportunity
EdVoice is seeking a results-driven and entrepreneurial Chief Development & Engagement Officer (CDEO) to amplify our impact by raising awareness about our policy priorities, expanding our community of advocates, and securing funding to sustain our initiatives. The CDEO will oversee fundraising and grantmaking, marketing and communications, community outreach and grassroots activation, and systems building. They will execute an integrated vision to attract, rally, and sustain our diverse network of donors, partners, and champions and work in close partnership with the CEO to collectively raise $2.2 million annually for EdVoice and $2 million for EdVoice Institute.
The ideal candidate is a passionate storyteller who is skilled in utilizing marketing tools to create engaging content, events, and communications to drive the action of donors and partners. They will also possess a deep understanding of fundraising and donor stewardship best practices and have a proven track record of thinking outside the box to generate funds. Most importantly, they are excited about the opportunity to galvanize community mobilization and significantly impact the lives of California’s most underserved students.
Essential Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Execution (35%)
Develop and implement a fundraising plan with clear goals, objectives, and strategies to raise $2.2 million for EdVoice and $2 million for its sister organization, EdVoice Institute, with the aim of doubling our organizational budgets in the next two to three years
Provide direction and thought partnership to the CEO to drive the exploration of new fundraising sources and initiatives and facilitate the successful execution of solicitations
Establish a system for identifying and attracting new potential donors with a focus on strengthening the pipeline of and retaining high-capacity, influential funders
Research grant opportunities and partner with the Director of Marketing & Communications to prepare proposals for submission including writing and organizing materials, monitoring applications, and submitting progress reports
Collaborate with the CEO and Director of Financial Management & Operations to ensure sustainable budgeting by creating and monitoring revenue projections, identifying key trends, and implementing strategic adjustments
Marketing & Communications (35%)
Create and execute a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy in partnership with the Director of Marketing & Communications to elevate the brand identity of EdVoice and EdVoice Institute as a trusted voice for education policy reform and ensure consistent messaging across all channels
Work alongside the Director of Marketing & Communications to create fundraising collateral aimed at increasing donations and engagement including annual reports, presentations, email communications, digital advertising, website content, and other marketing materials
Support the Director of Marketing & Communications in building a strong social media presence that showcases relevant content to enhance community awareness of education policy issues and expand our audience across multiple platforms; monitor and test new approaches to ensure high engagement and reach
Assist the Policy Team in creating informative and compelling content that effectively explains complex policy issues to diverse audiences in the form of infographics, social media graphics, and other visual aids
Outline an effective media relations plan with the Director of Marketing & Communications that includes targeted outreach to key outlets, a streamlined process for managing media requests, and curated responses as necessary
Grassroots Network Activation & Donor Engagement (20%)
In collaboration with the Policy Team, create and manage a multi-channel engagement plan that activates, grows, and sustains EdVoice’s grassroots network of supporters, community leaders, educators, and parents
Establish a targeted stewardship program including appeals, campaigns, special projects, and events to keep donors and supporters informed about EdVoice’s key priorities and successes, increase engagement, and cultivate annual giving commitments
Manage the development and execution of community-centric digital giving strategies that increase small-dollar revenue from campaigns and contribute to the expansion and diversification of our donor base
Work with the Policy Team to implement programs, initiatives, and events to maximize the participation of our grassroots network in our advocacy efforts such as messaging elected representatives, participation in rallies, and attendance at legislative sessions
Forge partnerships with education advocacy organizations and key collaborators to promote collective action on network engagement opportunities and build a robust coalition
Reporting, Analysis & Systems Building (10%)
Maintain and optimize the CRM system to effectively track and enhance interactions with supporters, partners, and key decision-makers; foster a data-driven decision-making culture by equipping staff with the skills to use tools and gather actionable insights
Design and manage a donor and partner segmentation system with clear strategies for consistent engagement and incentives based on giving levels and/or political engagement levels
Oversee the donor database, gift processing, acknowledgments, and recognition; establish processes to improve data integrity and track and analyze fundraising results
Ensure the timely submission of grant performance reports in adherence with funder requirements
Partner with the Director of Marketing & Communications to measure the success of community engagement and online giving campaigns and use analysis to identify solutions and promote innovation
Lead research efforts on philanthropic and marketing trends and the latest tools (e.g., AI) to innovate plans, systems, and practices
EdVoice is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all races, national origins, ages, religions, creeds, veteran or disabled statuses, sexual orientations, gender identities, or gender expressions. Please visit our website for more information at
www.edvoice.org .
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