Development Manager

*About the Berkeley Community Scholars* Berkeley Community Scholars focuses on supporting youth who have been educated at one of the Berkeley public high schools.
As it was formerly known, Berkeley Community Fund was focused on social and economic justice issues and the common good of the community.
BCF awarded grants to people and organizations who were doing that work.
In 2007, the organization narrowed its focus to exclusively provide scholarships and services on students who wished to pursue a college degree.
The youth served would come from the following: Living in the lowest economic quartile, be the first in their family to attend/earn a degree and identify with a group that was underrepresented in college degree attainment.
Through our program, we work with students attending community college and bachelor degree institutions across the United States.
Scholars receive between $2,000 - $20,000 paid directly to them during their undergraduate experience.
Our goal is to help students better navigate the demands and challenges of higher education and increase the likelihood that they will successfully obtain a college degree.
Currently 73% of our scholars complete their degree within five years compared to the national average of like peers of 30%.
We hope to see 85% completion by 2026 (at the end of our current strategic plan).
*Position Overview * The Development Manager (DM) would manage our development efforts at BCS.
Working closely with the Executive Director, the DM would provide a cadre of functions to help with the developing prospects and stewarding current donors, writing and editing communications and designing and sharing quarterly reports to the board.
This position will be a part time position requiring 20 - 24 hours per week.
*Key Responsibilities * *Developing Prospects and Stewardship (55%) * * Research and produce a template for grants * Research and prepare template for participating in events * Identify pipelines for donors * Devise and implement schedule for outreach to donors and prospects * Provide direction and overview for all Salesforce reporting * Create targeted approach for at least five categories of donors/prospects *Communication Support (35%) * * Oversee the management and tracking of funds received through Salesforce.
* Manage the communications sent externally * End of Year Appeal * Impact Report * Spring Appeal * Donor Updates - Fall and Spring * Manage the Social Media Platforms * Facebook * Instagram * Instagram * LinkedIn * RepresentED weekly digest inserts * Other entities on going outreach * Coordinate efforts for board outreach *Other (10%) * * Participate upon request from the ED to assist with the execution of the marketing and communications plan * Assist in the collection of qualitative and quantitative data to help guide decision-making and funding applications.
* Participate in and assist with all BCS events * Other duties as assigned by ED *Qualifications * The DS must be cross-culturally competent with the ability to communicate and relate effectively to a wide variety of people.
Successful candidates will possess the following: _*Required *_ • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in development and communication • Passion for educational opportunity and equity access and success • Creativity and adaptability with the ability to effectively resolve issues.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities with the skills to listen, solicit input, share information and respond tactfully, timely and appropriately.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently to move projects forward.
• Proficient with the use of office-related applications, cloud-based software, and social media.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to self-manage and meet internal deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
_Preferred_ Work experience with a non profit in educational space Certificate in Development Certificate in Writing, Advertising or Grant Writing Familiarity with Salesforce, Community Force, Zoho, MailChimp, YAM and other tools utilized by college aged students (ACH, Zelle, etc.
) Access to transportation *Salary and Benefits* This is a non-exempt, part time (20 - 24 hours per week) position.
PTO will be provided at 50% of full time status.
Wage will be dependent on organizational experience and expertise.
BCS actively supports the growth of all employees and encourages professional development, networking and collaborative opportunities.
We are fortunate to utilize the YMCA of the East Bay for our administrative functions of payroll and human resources.
This position will “technically” be an employee of the YMCA of the East Bay.
This provides an overview of the position but is not designed to thoroughly cover or contain a comprehensive list of all the duties, activities and responsibilities.
We will have a start date of July 1 2024.
Job Type: Part-time Pay: $45,000.
00 - $55,000.
00 per year Expected hours: 24 per week Ability to Relocate: * Berkeley, CA 94703: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Berkeley, CA 94703