Program Officer Development and Strategic Partnerships

THE POSITION

The Program Officer Development and Strategic Partnerships plays a critical role in advancing Envision Educations mission by supporting and expanding the organizations fundraising efforts. This role focuses on building strong donor relationships managing fundraising campaigns supporting grant writing and reporting and ensuring highquality donor communications. The Program Officer will work closely with 12 direct reports and crossfunctional teams to sustain and grow revenue from individual donors foundations and institutional partners.

Application Deadline: May 30 2025.

Start Date: August 2025.

Why This Role Matters: Envisions ability to transform the lives of studentsespecially firstgeneration college goersdepends on building a strong base of philanthropic support rooted in shared values. The Program Officer will be a key relationshipbuilder storyteller and strategist who helps grow and sustain our donor community fueling innovation across our schools and national learning network.

WHO WE ARE

Envision Education focuses on transforming student lives especially firstgeneration college students by preparing them for success in college career and life. Their approach includes a unique Portfolio Defense model that emphasizes academic leadership and personal growth skills. Envision operates four schools in the Bay Area and collaborates with educators through Envision Learning Partners to promote innovative collegegoing cultures nationwide. The organization is in strong financial standing with the resources necessary to sustain its current operations invest in innovative educational models and expand its impact in fostering equitable learning opportunities for students nationwide.

The mission of Envision Education for over 20 years has been to transform the lives of students especially those who will be the first in their family to attend collegeby preparing them for success in college career and life.

Envision Education is made up of three key components to meet our mission:

1. Envision Learning Partners: Shaping FutureReady Learning

Our consulting division Envision Learning Partners (ELP) collaborates with school networks and organizations nationally and globally to redefine assessments. We focus on creating performancebased assessments that move beyond traditional tests providing students with a deeper more relevant learning experience aligned with the skills valued by topperforming companies worldwide.

1. Advancing Equity Through Research

We conduct research that drives equitable change across K12 and higher education offering a comprehensive view into diverse student experiences. Our studies reveal how to design highquality learning experiences that truly meet the needs of all students.

1. Operating Schools that Transform Lives

With four Bay Area schools we empower students through a transformative model that integrates projectbased learning studentled conferences and portfolio assessments. We focus on building lifelong learners who tackle societys greatest challenges paving the way for future generations to thrive in sustainable inclusive communities.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Fundraising and Donor Engagement
   • Develop implement and refine the annual development plan.
   • Implement segmented strategies for donor acquisition cultivation and stewardship across giving tiers and motivation profiles (e.g. valuesaligned donors alumni families equitydriven funders).
   • Collaborate with the communications team to produce emotionally resonant donor journeys and appeals ensuring consistency of voice and alignment with brand storytelling principles.
   • Coordinate logistics and communications for fundraising campaigns (e.g. yearend appeal giving days Evening with Envision).
   • Support the CEO and other senior leaders in fundraising activities including preparing donor briefings and materials.
2. Grants and Institutional Giving
   • Cultivate new institutional funders by identifying valuesaligned partnerships and managing grant cycles in collaboration with program staff.
   • Draft and edit compelling letters of inquiry grant proposals and reports.
   • Stay abreast of local state and federal grants and funding opportunities leading all aspects of the process and coordinating across various team members to take advantage of these opportunities.
   • Ensure alignment of funds with Envision programs and larger vision for organizational execution.
3. Events and Campaigns
   • Lead the planning and execution of donor cultivation and stewardship events including the annual Evening with Envision.
   • Collaborate with the communications team to develop donorfacing materials including newsletters impact reports and campaign collateral.
   • Lead timely postevent stewardship of all donor segments.
4. Development Operations
   • Assist with maintaining accurate and uptodate donor records in the CRM (e.g. Bloomerang Salesforce).
   • Support the tracking and analysis of key fundraising metrics and the preparation of reports for internal and board use.
   • Help design and test systems to improve donor retention including tracking touchpoints applying behavioral insights to communications and leveraging CRM analytics to deepen engagement.
   • Assist in ensuring timely and personalized donor acknowledgments and receipts.
   • Support the tracking of grant deadlines submission dates and reporting requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 35 years of experience in nonprofit development fundraising or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in donor relations campaign coordination or grant writing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using storytelling segmentation or behavioral science in fundraising preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with donor databases or CRMs (e.g. Bloomerang Salesforce) preferred.
• Strong digital literacy and comfort testing donor journeys across email CRM and web platforms.
• Commitment to equity in education and alignment with Envision Educations mission and values.

Core Competencies

• Adaptive Learning: Open to feedback and iterative learning; tests and improves strategies based on performance data and donor behavior.
• Relationship Building: Ability to develop and sustain strong relationships with donors partners and internal stakeholders.
• Strategic Thinking: Applies a strategic lens to fundraising efforts; understands how development aligns with organizational goals.
• Initiative: Proactive selfdirected and able to anticipate needs and act accordingly.
• Communication: Strong listener and communicator who tailors messaging to various audiences.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in all aspects of work from donor records to written materials.
• Cultural Competence: Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of diverse backgrounds cultures and perspectives.

LOCATION
This position is based in our Oakland office and requires periodic visits to our three campuses in Oakland San Francisco and Hayward as well as in person across the Bay Area to cultivate and steward partnerships. Three days/week we work inoffice two days are flexible to work where we work best.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Commensurate with experience and credentials. The starting range for this role is between $130000 and $150000.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation time.
• Excellent health benefits package with employer contribution to benefits.
• Excellent Optional Flexible Benefits Plan including dependent care medical care parking and commuter benefits.
• 403b Plan.
• Life Insurance at no cost to employee.

If you are offered this position your base pay will be determined based on factors such as skills education and/or experience. In addition to those factors Envision Education complies with applicable pay equity laws and considers internal equity among current employees when developing the final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the base range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package.

As an equal opportunity employer we believe deeply in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all people. Envision recruits employs compensates and promotes regardless of race religion color national origin gender disability age veteran status and the many other characteristics that make us diverse.