Associate Vice President of Development, Partner Success
What if your successful fundraising efforts positively changed the lives of millions of learners nationwide? What if more students completed their postsecondary degrees and credentials because you secured funding to support them? What if more individuals advanced their career because of your development efforts?
InsideTrack seeks a dynamic and results-oriented individual to join our team in the position of Associate Vice President of Development. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Partner Success, you will play a pivotal role in our development efforts to support our coaching and training programs for post-secondary education and career advancement initiatives. The successful candidate must have a genuine interest in the mission of InsideTrack and possess a strategic mindset, tactical execution abilities, strong communication skills, and a proven track record in making a compelling case for organizational support.
Candidates are expected to have deep knowledge of the postsecondary education and career advancement landscape and strong connections with foundations, using both to increase the number of philanthropic organizations supporting InsideTrack.
The selected candidate must be self-motivated and able to work independently while working within a team-based environment. Expectations are to raise $3M+ in the first twelve months, and $5M+ annually thereafter from national and regional funding sources.
This role will provide thought leadership internally and externally, including speaking at conferences, publishing opinion pieces and participating in conversations with other higher ed leaders. You’ll be a strong team player, leveraging your expertise and that of those around you. You’ll frequently work in a collaborative approach and will be willing to roll up your sleeves to ensure success.
About InsideTrack:
InsideTrack is widely recognized as one of the most innovative and mission-driven nonprofit organizations in post-secondary student success. We use the power of coaching to provide holistic support to individuals so they achieve their educational and career goals. Our work creates opportunity, enhances individual well-being, facilitates economic and social mobility, and advances equity. Since 2001, we’ve served 3.6 million students, partnering with over 425 institutions and organizations to directly improve post-secondary enrollment, persistence and completion and increase career readiness. Our growing organization offers a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion, job fulfillment, personal growth, and work-life balance. Join us in our mission to expand our impact as we improve lives and create social change.
Essential Job Functions:
Develop and Implement Fundraising Strategies:
Donation Solicitation:
Collaboration and Teamwork:
Donor Engagement and Stewardship:
Marketing & Event Planning and Execution:
Reporting:
Qualifications: An ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience
Educational Requirements:
Preferences:
Application Requirements: - These steps are required for your application to be considered
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
The position requires domestic travel approximately 15-25% of the time to attend sales presentations, conferences and internal and external business meetings that include overnight travel. At times, travel demands may be greater, including in the first year.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:
Requires prolonged sitting with some bending, stooping and stretching; eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard and other office equipment. Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports and presentations. Also requires moderate to intense concentration due to complexity and/or need to meet deadlines, and flexibility to readily adapt to a changing environment.
Apply To This Job