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COVID-19 Notice
Our number one priority is the health and safety of our employees and AmeriCorps members and their families; our students and school partners; and the community at large from COVID-19. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment and service – all staff members, including remote staff, and AmeriCorps members are required to be fully vaccinated* no later than their start date. If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons or
sincerely-held
religious beliefs, we will consider requests for reasonable accommodation consistent with our policy, and where we are able to provide such accommodations without undue hardship to the organization pursuant to applicable law. Notwithstanding any language herein, City Year will comply with any state, local, or federal orders, statutes, or regulations that may conflict with the COVID-19 vaccination policy.
- Individuals are considered fully vaccinated 14 days after the completion of their primary vaccination series.
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Application Instructions
Click Apply to submit your online application. Please attach a resume and thoughtful cover letter on the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV" field.
Compensation: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 Commensurate with Experience and Location
Work Location: 100% On-Site
Position Overview
About Us
City Year is dedicated to helping students and schools succeed. City Year AmeriCorps members serve full-time in high-need urban schools, where they partner with teachers and school leaders to provide high-impact student, classroom, and school-wide support to help students stay in school and on track to graduate from high school, ready for college and career success. City Year has a Long-Term Impact (LTI) strategy, and an exciting plan to scale its impact to dramatically increase the urban graduation pipeline and transform the future for thousands of students nationwide.
City Year (CY) is among the nation’s fastest-growing nonprofit social enterprises. The organization’s 800 staff and 3,000 AmeriCorps members work and serve in 28 communities across the country, including Boston – where City Year was founded in 1988 and is headquartered – and Baton Rouge, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbia, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, New Hampshire, New Orleans, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Providence, Sacramento, San Antonio, San José/Silicon Valley, Seattle/King County, Tulsa, and Washington, D.C. City Year also has international affiliates in South Africa and the United Kingdom.
A proud member of the AmeriCorps national service network, City Year (CY) is a public-private partnership, made possible by resources from schools and school districts; local, state, and federal governments; and philanthropic support from corporations, foundations, and individuals. City Year has been recognized by Charity Navigator as a four-star charity – its highest rating – for twelve consecutive years, placing City Year in the top 1% of non-profits nationwide for fiscal responsibility, financial health, organizational efficiency and organizational capacity. For more information on City Year Chicago please visit: http://www.cityyear.org/chicago
City Year Chicago’s (CYC) mission is to advance educational equity & empower under-resourced communities by providing learning environments that maximize student potential, while developing & deploying the next generation of civic-minded change agents. We are seeking passionate, committed and innovative leaders to join our team during this exciting point of inflection.
Job Description
Position Overview
Reporting to the Managing Director of Development and part of a team responsible for securing approximately $5M of private revenue annually, the Director of Foundations & Grants will work closely with the entire City Year Chicago (CYC) development team, staff, corps, and board to expand our revenue base with foundation partners. As a member of the Development team, the Director of Foundations & Grants will lead stewardship of current grants and foundations as well as identify and secure new partnership funding to drive student impact through national service.
The ideal candidate is an effective relationship builder and storyteller who can bring our educational equity work to life through strong presentations, communication, and grant proposals that inspire foundation investment. They will be a creative fundraiser passionate about social justice that leverages their networks, knowledge of local and national foundations, City Year relationships, and targeted prospecting to build a robust pipeline of champions. They will develop tailored prospect engagement that builds genuine connection in advancing this important work, which includes prioritizing time and resources to ensure maximum return.
Reporting to the Managing Director of Development and part of a team responsible for securing approximately $5M of private revenue annually, the Director of Foundations & Grants will work closely with the entire City Year Chicago (CYC) development team, staff, corps, and board to expand our revenue base with foundation partners. As a member of the Development team, the Director of Foundations & Grants will lead stewardship of current grants and foundations as well as identify and secure new partnership funding to drive student impact through national service.
The ideal candidate is an effective relationship builder and storyteller who can bring our educational equity work to life through strong presentations, communication, and grant proposals that inspire foundation investment. They will be a creative fundraiser passionate about social justice that leverages their networks, knowledge of local and national foundations, City Year relationships, and targeted prospecting to build a robust pipeline of champions. They will develop tailored prospect engagement that builds genuine connection in advancing this important work, which includes prioritizing time and resources to ensure maximum return.
Responsibilities
Grants & Foundation Relations
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Oversee a portfolio of foundations to maintain $1.3M+ funding annually with a goal of increasing funding by $250,000 or more within 12 months through active prospecting of new foundation funders.
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Write strong grants that get funded 85% of the time.
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Work closely with the Managing Director of Development, apply knowledge of organizational initiatives to identify, research, and set strategies for grants and foundations that are prospects for CYC’s initiatives.
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Ensure grant progress reports and letters of intent are submitted in a timely manner to maintain ongoing funding.
Cultivation and Stewardship
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Ensure the successful stewardship of current foundation donor relationships by managing appropriate frequency of outreach, communication, appreciation and involvement.
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Work with staff and key stakeholders to develop, execute and evaluate strategies to engage institutional partners through outreach, education, invitations to special events, and personal contacts; support implementation of funded programs and initiatives.
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Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Manager to create and implement communications and acknowledgement related to cultivation and stewardship of grants and foundation partners.
Development Operations
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Work with the Development Operations Senior Manager to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of institutional gifts and engagement using City Year’s Salesforce CRM.
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Partner with the Development Operations Senior Manager and other team members to hold regular prospecting, pipeline, revenue forecasting meetings.
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Work closely with fellow Development team members to understand priorities and business goals and develop strategies to meet the organization’s needs.
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Work with the development team to leverage events to increase giving, such as City Year’s Ripples of Hope fundraiser, service days (school beautification projects), and school visits for potential donors.
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Represent City Year at external and partner functions to establish and deepen potential and current donor relationships.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree preferred.
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6+ years of fundraising experience, preferably for a non-profit or educational organization and a minimum of 7 years of experience in a management and/or director-level role
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Experience working with foundations, identifying prospects, and writing grant proposals
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Proven track record building relationships with high-net-worth donors and maintaining productive relationships with key stakeholders and ability to close major gifts
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Base of knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, particularly foundations & grants, and a proven ability to deliver strong, measurable results and meet fundraising goals
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Exceptional oral and written communication skills with an ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences
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Excellent research and grant exploration skills
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Willingness to occasionally work irregular hours, such as early mornings, evenings and weekends
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Ability to adapt and excel in diverse, high energy, entrepreneurial, and rapidly changing environment
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Passion for education and youth development
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Attitude essentials: growth mindset, passion for City Year’s mission, detail-oriented, committed to teamwork, grit and resilience
Benefits
Full time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation and sick days and organization holidays. You may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently, City Year offers medical, dental and vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan document.
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Employment at City Year is at-will.
City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas.
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