Road to Hire is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Development Associate to play a vital role in ensuring the sustainability of our programs through effective fundraising and donor relations. We are looking for candidates who possess a growth mindset, demonstrate accountability, and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. This role will serve as a key member of our development team and will have the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities as they continue to excel.
Road to Hire (R2H) is a nonprofit organization with a portfolio of programs that promote economic justice for young adults through high school programming, college scholarships, paid apprenticeships and sustained mentorship. A successful candidate will be an experienced Development professional and self-starter with excellent relationship management and communication skills.
What You’ll Do/ Role Responsibilities:
- Ensure the accurate and timely processing of all private revenue
- Lead the process of financial reporting and reconciliation
- Serve as a primary liaison between R2H and Red Ventures' Finance for all work related to financial reporting/reconciliation, preparation of the annual financial audit and ensure all gift processing and record-keeping is conducted in compliance with all financial and legal standards
- Implement and coordinate a comprehensive program of stewardship and donor relations
- Oversee and manage internal data collection in partnership with the Director of Development
- Maintain thorough and up-to-date knowledge of R2H donors, their giving histories, and priorities, along with philanthropy in the areas of workforce development and economic justice
- Successfully manage donor data, in conjunction with current staff, ensuring effective utilization of records, reports, and donor files
- Comply with all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, all professional standards, and best practices related to fundraising; update and/or create new internal procedures as needed
- Conduct research to identify potential donors and support fundraising efforts
- Represent Road to Hire at community events; organize and execute community engagement efforts and perform other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For:
- 4+ years of development experience
- Experience in managing a CRM database; preferably experience in Bloomerang
- Exceptional communication skills, with a knack for utilizing data to inform strategy that will effectively engage and inspire donors
- Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with proven ability to analyze and demonstrate decision-making using data
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and project management abilities
- Proven ability to work independently and prioritize handling multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing work environment
- A positive, transparent, and collaborative leader who approaches work within a team with pride, continuous improvement and bias-to-action
- A highly accountable team player with an ability to communicate across the organization openly and with respect
- Ability to lead through a lens of cultural awareness and sensitivity with an unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Strong desire to deliver excellent customer service to R2H’s donor community
Compensation:
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Cash Compensation Range: $65,000-$75,000*
*Note actual salary is based on qualifications and experience.
Who We Are: Road to Hire (R2H) works with corporate partners and universities to diversify corporate workspaces and interrupt cycles of intergenerational poverty by ensuring underrepresented individuals have access to higher education, high-earning careers and prosperous futures.
Alongside its partnerships, R2H’s programs help fulfill its mission:
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R2H Apprenticeships program: Supports hard-working young people of color looking to break into the tech industry and build diverse corporate workspaces. R2H Apprentices participate in a rigorous six-month paid training program learning tech and professional development skills, after which they can transition to high-earning tech careers with R2H premier employers.
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R2H High School program: Supports students at Charlotte’s Title I, low-income high schools. These students take Road to Hire classes for credit, learn technical and life skills and earn paths to debt-free college and high-earning careers.
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R2H College program: Provides financial support, mentorship, programming and community to historically underrepresented students pursuing post-secondary education through R2H College program. This program supports eligible graduates of the R2H High School program who are pursuing higher education as their route to high-earning career opportunities.
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Golden Door Scholars (GDS): Supports undocumented and DACA or TPS holders across the U.S. in their journeys through higher education and high-earning career opportunities.
We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program.
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.
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