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Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000About Education Design Lab Education Design Lab (“The Lab”) is a national nonprofit that designs, tests, and implements unique education models and credentials that address the rapidly changing economy and emerging technology opportunities to ensure equitable outcomes for learners and earners. The Lab has partnered with some of the most aspirational institutions, and often their ecosystem partners, as they consider how to design their offerings to serve learners flexibly with more data-driven, human-centered models, processes and tools. Our biggest areas of work include improed career pathway visibility, micro-pathways, 21st century skills, microcredentials, alternative on-ramps to degree, upskilling workers, and training college leadership teams in change management and agile prototyping.The Lab is unlike other organizations in the nonprofit education space. We are boundary- spanners and work across disciplines and alongside schools, employers, entrepreneurs, government, foundations, nonprofits, and innovators. We are known for our work on the ground and have significant experience managing national and local learning cohorts, working with organizations such as Ascendium, The Lumina Foundation, the Gates Foundation, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), Walmart, American Council on Education, and the ECMC Foundation. To learn more about the work we do and what we care about, visit www.eddesignlab.org, and follow on Twitter @eddesignlab. About the Manager, Foundation Partnerships RoleThe Manager, Foundation Partnerships is a highly organized and engaging professional responsible for enhancing Education Design Lab's ties with the philanthropic community. This role involves developing and executing engagement plans, communication strategies, and meaningful touchpoints to educate, connect, and inspire foundation staff about the mission of Education Design Lab. The Manager, Foundation Partnerships will also play a vital role in ensuring the department's day-to-day operations run smoothly, including updating and project managing the fundraising calendar, conducting research, maintaining foundation records, and cultivating relationships with the foundation community. A specific focus will be placed on foundations that support Opportunity Youth and targeted populations (K-12, BIPOC), as well as corporate foundation partnerships.Responsibilities of the Manager, Foundation PartnershipsGrant Writing & Proposal Development* Demonstrate exceptional writing skills by crafting compelling grant proposals and communication materials* Collaborate with the Director of Foundation & Philanthropic Partnerships to develop persuasive materials tailored to foundation partners.* Craft persuasive concept notes and letters of inquiry to initiate and cultivate relationships with potential funders* Articulate the organization’s mission and initiatives with clarity and impact in grant proposals* Tailor language to resonate with the specific interests and priorities of foundations supporting targeted populations, and justice-impacted iniduals* Stay abreast of writing trends in the philanthropic space and infuse innovative approaches into proposalsDonor Engagement & Communication* Collaborate with the Director of Foundation and Philanthropic Partnerships to generate donor engagement plans, document and assign next steps for our prospect pipeline.* Develop a strategy and execute ongoing donor communications, such as stewardship updates, in-person meetings, Zoom updates, etc.Foundation and In-Kind Support* Expand our network of foundation partners by identifying opportunities and securing grants, with a focus on corporate partners and/or the targeted populations outlined above, leveraging your own foundation relationships and expertise.* Develop departmental foundation relationships through research, pipeline development, and support in creating tailored pitch decks and materials.Department Support & Research* Support the Director of Foundation and Philanthropic Partnerships, as well as the Chief Growth Officer in the development, implementation, and execution of the organization’s fundraising activities and the development priorities of the three-year strategic plan.* Provide support for various activities, including developing donor materials, crafting stewardship messages, assisting with prospect pipeline management, and other assigned projects.* Conduct and update research on prospective foundation, corporate and potential high-wealth inidual donors and funders. Supporting Diverse Communities* Tailor proposals for foundations supporting Opportunity Youth, targeted populations (K-12, BIPOC), justice-impacted iniduals, and corporate foundation partnerships.* Incorporate a lens of equity and inclusivity in all written materials to address the needs of erse populations.Education to Workforce Space* Demonstrate familiarity with the education-to-workforce space, understanding the challenges and opportunities within this sector.* Contribute insights and strategies to align philanthropic efforts with workforce development goals.Qualifications and ExperienceSuccessful Candidates will have a majority of these skills or qualifications:* You identify with the mission and vision of Education Design Lab and aim to leverage your skills to support the skills-based hiring movement.* You have a passion for writing and aspire to use your skills to craft thoughtful and persuasive proposals and concept notes.* You are a people person, embodying warmth, friendliness, thoughtfulness, helpfulness, and sociability. You excel in advancing relationships with every interaction, big or small.* You thrive in thinking and working creatively, collaboratively, and strategically, especially in determining how, when, and why to engage foundations and corporations to generate excitement about an idea or issue.* You are proactive and like to think one step ahead. You are comfortable responding to change, opportunity and identifying creative solutions to obstacles.Preferred Skills and Experience* Commitment to the Cause: A strong affinity with our mission of education-to-workforce transformation and skills-based hiring.  * Remote Work Skills:  Experience working successfully on a remote team.* Project Management Tools:  Professional knowledge of project management systems and tools, including Excel, Slack, Miro, or comparable tools.* Fundraising Technology Skills:  The ability to use common online portals (Fluxx, Cybergrants, GivingData, etc.) to submit grant proposals, reports, and/or software to research donors and foundations* CRM Technology:   Knowledge of customer relations management software used for fundraising to record interactions with donors, including emails, donations, and meeting notes (in the case of the Lab, Salesforce)* Grant Writing: The ability to write clearly and persuasively to develop concept notes, grant proposals, grant reports, and external emails in the process of securing funding from organizations or iniduals, and stewarding those relationships. * Budgeting: Budgeting is a skill that is needed in order to properly manage finances and create budget proposals. * Creativity/Adaptability: Creativity is an important skill for fundraisers because it allows them to come up with new and innovative ways to raise money. * Research: Experience with foundation research tools, including Foundation Directory Online, Philanthropy News Digest, and other philanthropic tools and sourcesPosition Requirements* Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in fundraising and development, including experience working with corporate foundations* Demonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, take initiative, and problem-solve. Proven track record of meeting deadlines responsibly, showcasing excellent organizational skills, delivering high-quality work, and demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and follow-through in a fast-paced environment.* Strong writing skills; demonstrated experience developing thoughtful, succinct, and compelling written communications, pitches, and summaries.* Excellent interpersonal skills along with the ability to listen and communicate professionally verbally and in writing.* Relationship-focused mindset and the ability to exercise good judgment by handling key relationships and sensitive information with discretion.* Strong written and verbal skills in English. Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates more frequently do not apply for a job because they don’t feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. Our job descriptions are general overviews, not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe you have the skills to succeed in this role, we want to hear from you!Additionally, given the Lab’s mission and programming, applicants with lived experience as first-generation college students, community college students, those who attended minority-serving institutions (HBCUs, HSIs, AANAPISIs etc.), those who have experience as non-traditional students, and other underserved populations, are particularly encouraged to apply for this role. We do not require a college degree for our applicants for the role.Compensation & BenefitsThe salary compensation for the Manager, Foundation Partnerships will fall between $100,000 -$125,000 annually. The benefits package for full-time employees  includes: * 100% employer-paid medical and dental* Short-term, long-term, and group life insurance coverage * Sick time provided as needed * 403(b) - 100% matching after the first year * Professional development stipend of up to $1500 annually after the first year * Semi-annual organization-wide retreats * Rest and Relaxation: * Responsible PTO policy for all full-time staff which allows managers to approve PTO with no limits * 11 paid federal holidays * 2 weeks of paid organization-wide closures Application Deadline: Friday, January 12, 2024Please submit your application by the specified deadline.Equal Opportunity EmployerFor this role, we are encouraging Black people, Latinx people, indigenous people, people of color, first-generation graduates, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA community, veterans,  and people with experience with rural community colleges to apply. The Education Design Lab is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. #Salary and compensation

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