Job Title: Programs Fundraising Sr Manager

Department: Fund Development

Reports to: Director, Fund Development

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $72,000 - $85,000

Band: Level 5

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our organization as a Manager of Fund Development for NSBE Programs and the Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK) Summer Camp. In this critical role, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of fundraising strategies with a specific focus on programs and the SEEK initiative. The primary objective of this position is to achieve an annual fundraising goal of $3 million to support the organization's mission and expand its impact.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Steward funding for all existing NSBE programs included, but not limited to, in order of priority;
  • SEEK (Summer Engineering Experience for Kids)
  • SEEK International Virtual
  • NSBE Jr (scholarships, programs, etc.)
  • National Leadership Institute
  • Pre-Collegiate Initiatives (PCI)
  • Collegiate (engineering career academy, integrated pipeline program, etc.)
  • Professionals (SIGS, certifications, etc.)
• Manage funding for programmatic events at conferences including
  • Mini conference (graduate student conferences, technical professional conference, etc.)
  • Annual convention
  • Professional Development Conference, Aerospace conference sponsorship
  • Fall Regional Conferences
• Oversee and/or facilitate all partner and community engagement functions of the SEEK program including
  • Manage all of SEEK’s partner engagement – year-round communication, data analytics, newsletters, etc.
  • Explore partnerships with HBCUs to host SEEK
• Facilitate business development to engage with non-typical partners (those who are not in the NSBE ecosystem and have not heard of SEEK).
  • Manage the budget and long-term funding strategy for SEEK indirect costs including staff and operational support.
  • Mobilize SEEK sponsors to support SEEK staff development.
  • Develop and manage a SEEK pipeline to funnel mentors into STEM careers.
• Steward programs partner onboarding, partnership experience, and renewal/ close-out.
• Manage program funding reconciliation (pass-through allocation, fund collection).
• Steward program partner reporting and data needs. Track program partner data and metrics.
• Represent programs in all funding needs and funding conversations.
• Create and maintain Partnership Guides to communicate benefits, programs, FRC, and National Partnerships.
• Monitor and report-out on fundraising metrics and movement towards achievement of goals.
• Manage restricted grants and support grant writing and research, as needed.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Additional duties may be assigned by the manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in development, marketing, business, education, or another related field.
• Several years (5 or more years) of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, with a proven track record of successful fundraising campaigns and initiatives.
• Experience developing strategic fundraising plans.
• Experience working in the nonprofit sector, understanding its unique challenges and opportunities.
• Proficiency in writing grant proposals and securing funding from foundations, corporations, and government sources.
• Understanding of budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation in a nonprofit setting.
• Cross-departmental leadership and collaboration skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Access) and project management software.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to establish and maintain relationships (internal and external) is extremely important.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with a commitment to move the organization and mission forward.
• Comfort and confidence working under the pressure of deadlines and multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information.

Job Description Disclaimer

NSBE is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS (for FT positions only) :

Full-time employees are eligible for company benefits, including the option to work remotely, vacation and personal time off, 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance benefits, eleven paid holidays, a 401(k) plan that matches up to 4%, and much more.

TRAVEL:

Travel is required for the Annual National Convention, Fall Regional Conferences, National Transition and Leadership Conferences. Occasional travel to other conferences, chapters, and other industry- related events may be required and assigned by management.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER:

The above position description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job- related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/ or abilities. To perform this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty.