Manager of Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy

Manager of Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy
 

Job Summary
The manager of corporate partnerships & philanthropy role is an integral part of the development team, ensuring we are building and deepening meaningful, purpose-driven corporate partnerships that directly contribute to the success of KIPP DC students and alumni. The starting salary range for this role is $71,615-$85,256. This is a full time, occasional flexible  role based at KIPP DC’s Headquarters with an anticipated start date of December 2, 2024.
 

By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of supports, including our central headquarters team that supports KIPP DC’s 20 schools and two programs, 7,500 students, and 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.

The KIPP DC Development Team plays a vital role in advancing the organization’s mission to ensure students are successful in college and beyond, by securing the necessary financial resources and cultivating key partnerships. Through strategic fundraising efforts, donor engagement, and stewardship of corporate and community relationships, the team ensures that KIPP DC's programs remain sustainable and impactful. By fostering long-term support and collaborating closely with internal teams, the Development Team drives initiatives that expand opportunities for KIPP DC students and alumni, enabling them to thrive academically and build successful futures.

KIPP DC’s Development Team is a part of the larger Advancement team, which is responsible for pushing KIPP DC forward by fundraising, partnerships, marketing, communications and more - all through building strong relationships and unleashing joy. It is the spark that keeps KIPP DC’s engine running!

Cultivation, Stewardship, and Program Execution (45%)

• Secure nearly $1M in event and campus sponsorships, corporate grants, and in-kind services and resources annually via strategic fundraising and execution of a comprehensive operational plan.
• Act as a visionary to build and manage systems for maximizing the impact of partner supporters and employee engagement.
• Source and pursue new relationships and opportunities with external organizations.
• Conduct excellent donor interactions and communications (i.e., events, program workshops, meetings, newsletters).
• Prioritize key actions for executive and school leaders in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors, and support them through research, meeting briefs, emails, and calls.
• Help maintain excellent relationships with current champions, including corporate partners, long-time major donors, and key volunteers and advisors.

Portfolio Management, Strategy and Planning: (30)%

• Manage KIPP DC’s portfolio of corporate donors, community partners, local institutions, and prospects by developing and implementing a multi-year vision to achieve ambitious team and network-wide goals that ultimately drive impact and support student and alumni success.
• Work closely with school leaders and program teams to identify school and programmatic needs while sourcing external partners who have the capacity, expertise, and motivation to best support these needs. 
• Expand, enhance, and leverage our partner base by building a strong prospect pipeline, networking to expand the pool of prospective partners, developing tactical cultivation plans to get in front of high-level decision-makers, and writing compelling partnership proposals that will ultimately yield substantial contributions to KIPP DC.
• Co-manage a portfolio of school-based grant initiatives through the Golden Opportunity Fund.
• Co-manage KIPP DC’s Ambassador Board. 
• Envision and build a comprehensive partnership model that provides resources, funding, or experiences for our students and alumni, while also deepening partner engagement and individual employee/member commitment to KIPP DC.

Development Operations & Management #3: 25%

• Develop and maintain systems to communicate initiatives, progress to goals, and strategies across the Advancement team and to key stakeholders. 
• Help maintain operational systems required to manage a high volume of donor cultivation, solicitation, reporting, and stewardship.
• Analyze historical and market data to set ambitious yet feasible revenue, donor quantity, donor quality, and retention goals, and set interim benchmarks to ensure progress is made.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date gift records and donor data to track fundraising progress to goal.
• Participate in KIPP DC and advancement team activities, including staff meetings, professional development conferences and retreats, fundraising events, and other public relations opportunities.

KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:

• The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $71,615-$85,256. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector.  
• KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.

• KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
• Currently, individuals in this role have up to 15 paid time off days, up to 10 paid sick days, and 12 paid holidays. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.

Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying, kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at danica.cunningham@kippdc.org. Please include your name, resume, and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.