Full-Time

Development Manager

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iMentor

iMentor

201-500 employees

Connects first-generation students with mentors

Social Impact
Education

Compensation Overview

$70k - $75kAnnually

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Chicago, IL, USA + 2 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA | Baltimore, MD, USA

Requires in-person work two days per week for candidates in NYC, Chicago, or Baltimore.

Category
Business Development
Proposal Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Salesforce
Journalism
Requirements
  • 5 years of work experience with 3+ years' experience in relevant field with demonstrated success in grant and proposal writing, development, member/constituent services, or journalism/public relations; experience in the nonprofit sector a must
  • Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate clear, persuasive, and concise thoughts
  • Strong researcher and relationship mapper; experience with philanthropy research tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Candid, ProPublica, etc. preferred.
  • Understanding of fundraising landscape and fluency with effective donor communications practices
  • Proven track record of successful internal and external relationship management with ability to propel connections toward mutually beneficial outcomes
  • Deeply collaborative with the ability to support multiple staff across geographies and departments. Flexible and adaptive to effectively manage changing priorities and new opportunities
  • Displays exceptional project management skills while balancing multiple, complex projects in a highly deadline-driven environment
  • Takes a solutions-based, collaborative approach to drive change in work and navigate challenges
  • Quick learner who demonstrates an eagerness to continually strengthen their understanding of iMentor’s work and seeks to hone written communication skills
  • Demonstrated alignment with iMentor's mission, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Salesforce experience preferred.
  • Must meet all compliance requirements of those districts including background checks. All iMentor employees (regardless of role or region) are required to be fully vaccinated prior to their start date.
Responsibilities
  • Write exceptional grant proposals and reports, letters of inquiry, internal briefing documents and memos, and other donor materials, that effectively and succinctly capture iMentor’s work and impact
  • Proactively manage internal grants calendar and schedule to ensure proposals, deliverables and reports are submitted on time, and work across iMentor departments to ensure grant requirements are met in a timely and coordinated fashion
  • Update and maintain iMentor’s Salesforce database of institutional funders and prospects, and ensure accuracy of recording funder histories, activities, and profiles
  • Work with development team to steward donors through communications, presentations, outreach, site visits and donor appreciation
  • Research corporations, foundations and government grant makers, for strategic alignment.
  • Support the execution of cultivation strategies by drafting e-mail outreach, meeting agendas, meeting talking points, presentation decks, meeting follow-up, and other ad-hoc collateral for both prospective and current funders
  • Proactively manage internal moves management including logging meetings, tasks and deliverables
  • Build relationships with key departments across iMentor to aggregate, package, and present data and information that will strongly align with the grant-making priorities and mission-based interests of each prospective partner and donor
  • Manage stewardship calendar and schedule to ensure that we are designing and executing on a comprehensive touchpoint strategy throughout the year for institutional donors
  • Provide coordinative support for donor engagement and stewardship events, site visits, etc. (includes some weeknight evenings and limited travel).

iMentor connects first-generation college students with college-educated mentors to help them succeed in higher education and career planning. The organization matches high school students with mentors who provide guidance and support, addressing the unique challenges faced by students who are often the first in their families to attend college. iMentor operates primarily in New York City and Chicago, and its model relies on partnerships with high schools, as well as donations and grants to fund its programs. Unlike many other educational support organizations, iMentor specifically targets first-generation college students, achieving a higher college enrollment rate among its participants compared to national averages. The goal of iMentor is to bridge the opportunity gap for these students by providing the resources and personal support they need to navigate their educational journeys.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1999

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • iMentor received a $2M grant from PwC to enhance career exploration curriculum in 2023.
  • The organization celebrates 25 years, showcasing its long-term impact and stability.
  • Partnerships with companies like William Blair help develop future finance leaders in Chicago.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from expanding programs like Big Brothers Big Sisters poses a challenge.
  • Potential donor fatigue could impact funding due to economic downturns or shifting priorities.
  • Scaling personalized mentorship while maintaining quality is a significant challenge for iMentor.

What makes iMentor unique

  • iMentor focuses on first-generation college students, a niche underserved by many programs.
  • The organization combines in-person and online mentoring, offering a hybrid model for flexibility.
  • iMentor partners with schools and nonprofits, providing a comprehensive support system for students.

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