Company Description
About KIPP NYC
KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of free, public charter schools that prepares students for success in college and life. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in The Bronx. Our goal was to graduate students with the strength of character and academic abilities needed to succeed in high school, college and beyond – and in so doing, to prove what is possible for all students. Today, our New York City network is comprised of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive support program for our alumni. KIPP NYC Public Schools currently serves more than 9,350 students and alumni and has a staff of more than 850. KIPP NYC is continuing to grow and opened two new middle schools and an elementary school August 2021!
Job Description
Position Overview
The KIPP NYC Manager of Development Data and Systems will drive the creation of team systems, pipeline management, and prospect research and development. Through systems building, research, and data management, the Manager of Development Data and Systems will collaborate across the team to manage aspects of prospect research, pipeline development, progress monitoring, research, and database management. The Manager will report directly to our Managing Director of Development and be a part of the KIPP NYC External Affairs team.
General Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Research
- Drive the donor identification and qualification process by providing comprehensive screening and research of prospects, elevating new potential donors and opportunities to deepen relationships with existing donors.
- Implement standardized procedures for fielding prospect research requests and disseminating research.
- Fulfill timely research requests for leadership as requested, providing thorough, digestible and actionable summaries that enable effective relationship building.
- Use a variety of resources (i.e., i-Wave, Raiser’s Edge) to assess potential donors’ capacity and propensity to donate, as well as to identify upgrade potential and opportunities for current donors.
Pipeline Management
- Drive the moves management process by working closely with frontline fundraisers, attending regular pipeline meetings and working with the team to set and meet key metrics, including detailed prospect briefings and communication regarding finance needs for grant reporting and other restricted funding needs
- Manage and maintain Raiser’s Edge reports, dashboards, tracking systems and lists to monitor fundraising performance, prospect analysis and portfolio upkeep, including but not limited to, workflow process management, database upkeep and automated prompts for excellent relationship stewardship.
CRM Management
- Set up, refine, and maintain documentation of team systems, key activities, donor communications, and donor information in Raiser’s Edge
- Manage Online Express administration (webpage set-up, list set-up, automated thank you’s, etc) for online giving and mass appeal fundraising
- Set up systems to regularly monitor and update accuracy of donor records; drive team goals and engagement around accurate donor information and records
Financial Reconciliation
- Maintain weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual progress monitoring to inform development team activity, including monthly meetings with the Finance team to reconcile fundraising finances
- Maintain finance and development systems and information sharing in collaboration with Senior Associate of External Affairs
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, fundraising or client research, and data management experience
- Basic understanding of non-profit finance and grant management preferred
- Functional Experience:
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar constituent relationship management tools
- Experience with moves management or other pipeline management system a plus
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with multiple stakeholders across the organization
- Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Ability to exercise discretion and judgment with the handling of highly sensitive and confidential information
- Demonstrated passion for and a commitment to the KIPP mission for high quality public education and our core values
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits:
KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $80,340 to $92,700 per year. Salary ranges at KIPP NYC are standardized based on role level and role function. Individual salaries are determined through a lens of equity, accounting for years of experience relevant to the role and scope of responsibilities, and are benchmarked against others within the same salary band. Starting salaries typically fall in the lower half of the salary range, however they are ultimately determined by scope of the position, the candidate’s relevant experience, and internal equity.
KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:
- Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
- 403(b) retirement plan with 50% match after 6 months.
- Generous Time-Off aligned with school calendar
- Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave.
- Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
- Employer paid Life Insurance and Short term/Long term disability.
- Employee incentives including 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.
This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.
KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.