Job Description

Since 2012 Speak With Purpose has integrated public speaking, writing, and performance art for the purpose of re-engaging scholars in their academic goals, decreasing absenteeism, and teaching youth to advocate for themselves. Many of our young scholars have been negatively impacted by historically oppressive structures and practices, particularly within the school system. Speak With Purpose is reimagining classroom learning, collaborating with teachers to provide students with learning experiences that spark their intellect and imagination, affirm and expand their knowledge and experiences, and put their agency into practice.

Speak With Purpose is the only public speaking program statewide that is incorporated into the school day with the aim of integrating arts education and student voice to develop independent learners with self-authored identities. SWP adapts to the needs of each student by training diverse educator/innovators to co-teach alongside classroom teachers, where they implement a culturally responsive and relevant project-based learning (PBL) curriculum. Our goal is to reimagine classroom learning by collaborating with teachers and students to guide their education using student agency, collectivism, and voice to nurture brilliance, imagination, and leadership. Our performance-based educational strategies are anchored in the use of writing to empower participants to present ideas that reflect their clear, passionate, and distinctive perspectives of the world. These narratives combat silence to promote literacy and racial inclusion— which are critical for disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline and provide guides and standards for students of all ages.

Role Responsibilities:

SWP Growth Development Manager

Position at a Glance

• Salary ranges up to $75,000 with an annual salary review
• This position is hybrid. The Growth Development Manager may be expected to work at the co-working space up to 3 days per week. Many administrative duties can be completed virtually. Limited evening and weekend coverage of events may be required.
• Start Date: November '23
• 2 weeks of paid vacation with 50% accrued immediately
• 18 paid holidays
• Employee Health Care covered at 100%
• Monthly technology stipend

Speak with Purpose (SWP), formerly known as We.APP (We Act. Present. Perform.), is the only youth public speaking program in Washington State. We partner with many Seattle and Renton Public Schools, primarily grades 4-6, with a special focus on Title 1 schools and the BIPOC community. Our Educator Innovators (Teaching Artists) incorporate our dynamic curriculum into the school day to help students develop their voices as independent learners with self-authored identities. We want to inspire every child who is silent in the back of the classroom to step forward and become a leader in the front.

Position Summary

Our growing nonprofit seeks a Growth Development Manager who is enthusiastic about building a fundraising community from an early stage. SWP is committed to approaching fundraising from a community-centric lens and bringing racial equity into all partnerships and conversations. An ideal candidate views this role from a servant leadership perspective, teaching and bringing other leaders and team members along as a critical part of the practice.

SWP has steadily grown private and public philanthropic revenue over the last five years. As SWP seeks to scale its work and advance its mission, the Growth Development Manager will support strategic planning and lead the daily implementation of a community-centric fundraising program including annual fund, major, institutional, and government support, and special events including Rising Voices, our annual end-of-year student celebration that attracts more than 500 attendees each year.

The Growth Development Manager will work to ensure that community members such as SWP alumni, donors, parents, and school partners have access to volunteer opportunities and ways to provide in-kind donations. We fully recognize that not all gifts are monetary and want to encourage family engagement without creating a barrier to access.

• Create the strategic vision for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of short- and long-term philanthropic giving to support SWP mission and operation
• Lead and support the execution of a community-centric fundraising strategy and activities, including annual fund, major and foundation and institutional support, corporate sponsorships, and grant writing fostering a culture of philanthropy that aligns with the mission and values of SWP
• Lead implementation of an Annual Fund solicitation plan for each fiscal year that includes developing and executing annual and special events, electronic marketing, and social media tactics based on the prior year’s performance
• Lead and work with the Executive Team to develop strategies to expand the current base of philanthropic revenue sources for SWP
• Lead and work with the Executive Director to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors with a giving capacity of up to 7 figures
• Supervise and contribute to writing of solicitations for annual giving, including letters, emails, and social media posts
• Supervise and contribute to the writing, content collection, and coordination of grants program, ensuring timely completion of applications and reports
• Manage grants calendar, research grant prospects, and provide content to grant writers, helping ensure timely completion of applications and reports
• Develop and manage social media calendar, marketing and brand by creating and distributing all content such as emails, newsletters and social media platforms. Will also be the lead on hiring and developing relationships with contractors such as photographers and videographers to solidify and expand our marketing brand.
• Support implementation of an Annual Fund solicitation plan that includes developing and executing annual events, electronic marketing, social media, and a recurring monthly giving program
• Manage and cultivate healthy donor relationships, including processing gifts and data entry, issuing acknowledgment and tax letters, and ensuring swift donor communications
• Help coordinate Rising Voices, our annual student celebration event attracting 500+ attendees

Moves Management

• Support Board committees by preparing lists for review and materials showcasing donor activities and
• moves management stages
• Identify, research, and create profiles for individual major donor, foundation, corporate, and
• community partner prospects
• Generate distribution lists for each communications tactic and manage at least one solicitation each
• year to expand SWP’s donor base
• Document prospect-related activities, cultivation details, relationships, and interests in the database to support ongoing donor/prospect stewardship
• Manage the data associated with moves management, researching prospects, and the preparation of profiles for key meetings

Analysis

• Track and manage development revenue and expense budgets to meet financial goals
• Provide comprehensive data and statistical reporting and analysis to the Executive Team and Board of
• Directors in order to track progress, make necessary shifts, and set annual fundraising strategy
• Provide input on strategic decisions and serve as a thought partner to the Executive Team
• Work effectively with diverse constituent groups like students, donors, teachers, and Board members
• Act as an ambassador for SWP when needed, and deliver entertaining and informative presentations about SWP to groups and individuals

Candidate Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Alignment with the SWP mission/vision/values and our goal of running an equitable organization
• Demonstrated ability to build working relationships and partnerships with individuals of various ages, cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds, and abilities
• Exceptional written/oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• A demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to develop work plans, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work independently in a high-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Ability and aptitude with Google Suite, video conferencing, and other software and technology necessary for successful day-to-day functioning in hybrid business environments
• Must be able to function independently and in close cooperation with others

How to Apply

Application Contact:

toyia t. taylor

Application Deadline:

Friday, October 20th

Application Instructions:

Please submit your resume and coverletter to Toyia T. Taylor, executive director or ttaylor@speakwithpurpose.org

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Holiday work, Temporary work, For contractors, Training, Immediate start, Private, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, 3 days per week,

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