What we do:

Think about the first time someone recognized in you a spark, a talent you hadn’t yet seen in yourself. Remember the way your heart soared when you felt the power of what you could do and be. At Street Business School (SBS) we are honored to help people living in poverty experience that feeling by turning their spark into a fire of purpose through our entrepreneurial training program. We are a global organization with a goal of reaching a million people by 2027.

We are proud of our successes! With our help:

SBS graduates have gone from living on $1.35 a day on average, to $4.19 a day two years later
89% of SBS graduates have at least 1 business two years after they graduate

Why you’ll feel good about working for Street Business School

You’ll be challenged, you’ll be inspired, and you’ll be proud to see your spark igniting change around the world
You’ll have plenty of opportunity to do cool and meaningful work
By supporting the global expansion of our Street Business School, your work will directly enable one million people to lift their families out of poverty
You’ll be surrounded and inspired by other employees with passion, commitment, and drive. We love to help people reach their full potential.
We support people to solve their own problems creating dignity, ownership and self-sufficiency
Increasing income not only reduces poverty, but it also spurs investment in children, creates greater self-esteem, increases bargaining power, and reduces domestic violence
You’ll have great time off benefits, including a paid, organization-wide closure over the holidays

About the Philanthropy Manager Role:

This role will own, develop, and expand a portfolio of individual donors by identifying and developing professional relationships. The position will be required to deliver a compelling narrative and value proposition both verbally and in writing. The Philanthropy Manager will also manage the details of ensuring that we provide outstanding and accurate communication, tracking, and stewardship of donors.

Responsibilities for SBS Philanthropy Manager

Writing – own written assets for the Philanthropy team
Initiative – you will be entrusted to identify, develop and own relationships and outcomes with individual donors
Organization – Identification and codification of prospective individual donors. Additionally, shared drive, philanthropy calendar, gifts inventory, team operations organization, and organization involving other department or intra-departmental operations.
Research – Strong research skills demonstrating experience in identifying priorities and resourcefulness
Ownership – Project management abilities to track and record fast-paced and detailed moves management activity with prospective and current donors, and all related reporting and donor stewardship.
Communications – Excellent writing skills, reflecting an ability to convey a compelling narrative, and use of donor-facing language
Team-player – Collaborative work style internally to ensure cohesive team goals in which various deadlines and departments are able to effectively contribute needed information
Efficiency expert – Fast-paced and efficient work style to keep up with a high-energy and productive environment
Personable – Strong relationship development skills for donor-related calls, updates, briefings and reporting
Creative/Problem solver – Willingness to rise to the occasion and think outside the box in order to achieve goals
Administrative – support the team in managing the in-house details of the department including responding to donor inquiries regarding their gift and payment status, owning gift acknowledgment, processing and reporting, and other day-to-day operational functions of the department
Other duties as they arise, and as we dream them up together

Qualifications for SBS Philanthropy Manager

Experience: a minimum of three years of fundraising experience is strongly preferred, but open to non-traditional candidates with a comparable mix of skills and experience.
Leadership: this dynamic, growing portfolio requires someone with the skill and ability to step out and drive this work forward with guidance, but under their own initiative.
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Excellent writing and editing skills
Analytical and strong listening skills
Bachelor’s degree or four years relevant experience
Strong project and process management experience that drives efficiency and excellence
Experience with prospect donor research, specifically regarding foundations
Fluency with Microsoft Office suite
High level of integrity with confidential information
An independent and no-drama work style
A personal interest and commitment to SBS’ mission.
Background in non-profit or women’s empowerment program is helpful
Flexible schedule to conduct calls across global time zones based on territory and sales goals
Experience with creative outreach and networking plans
DonorPerfect experience is a plus

Compensation:

This is a full-time exempt position (40 hours per week) with a beginning salary range of $50,000-$60,000 annually depending on experience and location. This role is based in the United States. Remote applications will be considered, with a preference for someone in the Boulder, Denver, or Fort Collins, CO areas who can begin working remotely, eventually joining the team at the office 1-2 days each week, once appropriate. Benefits are great; including health care, dental and vision benefits, participation in a retirement savings plan, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays, including an organization-wide paid holiday closure.

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