Managing Director (New York)
Intern (Chicago, IL)
Managing Director (New York)
Position Summary
The New York managing director oversees all local New York fundraising, programs, events and staff. The managing director is responsible for the funding, strategic direction and operations of our teen programs and membership programs, as well as management of the NY office's operations including HR, budgeting and finance, and other day-to-day office needs. The managing director reports to the CEO.
Responsibilities
Fundraising and External Relations
- Strategic planning and implementation of all fundraising efforts for the New York office including:
- An annual large-scale signature fundraising event
- Smaller-scale fundraising events, initiatives and in-store shopping events
- Individual giving via donations & memberships
- Managing relationships with and events related to Step Up's high-tier donors ($1,000+)
- Building and cultivating local sponsors and foundations and helping to identify & steward towards national opportunities
- Managing the board of directors, supporting its efforts to fundraise on behalf of the organization and recruit candidates for the board
- Acting as spokesperson for the organization at key events and pitch meetings
Program Development
- Overseeing the development and implementation of programs and activities in the areas of:
- Youth development
- Ensuring Step Up's teen programs are meeting national and local standards of excellence and meeting intended outcomes
- Developing and managing relationships with local school & community partners
- Membership recruitment, retention & engagement
- Creating strategy & monitoring progress around increasing member support of and engagement in our mission
Operations and Staffing
- Providing leadership for the NY office by implementing and communicating the strategic vision & mission set forth by the national board of directors
- Managing a team of 3 full-time staff, 1 part-time staff and several interns
- Recruiting and retaining a strong staff built on teamwork, entrepreneurship, and collaborative decision-making
- Communicating and maintaining HR policies
- Ensuring fiduciary responsibility and fiscal management of NY office
- Preparing and monitoring annual budget
- Overseeing the NY offices' technology/space/supply needs
Board of Directors/Governance
- Working with the NY board to implement local strategy to achieve national goals & fulfill Step Up's mission and long-term vision
- Overseeing board recruitment, retention and performance
- Organizing all board meetings, reports and presentations
Qualifications:
Ideally, the candidate will have at least 7 years of work experience and at least 5 years of management experience, including program and staff management in a non-profit organization. Candidate must have an undergraduate degree, and a graduate degree is preferred.
Step Up's strength stems from our members' ability to leverage their personal and professional skills and relationships to give back to the community. We're a growing nonprofit with ambitious goals. The successful Managing Director candidate will be outgoing, flexible, solution-oriented, experienced in stewarding relationships, and able to work independently but also be able to build consensus.
The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:
- Proven leadership and management experience with exceptional communication skills
- Proven experience and success in business development and/or fundraising
- Experience with public speaking for large and small audiences
- Ability to build and motivate a high-performing board of directors to implement the strategic vision for the organization
- Ability to manage employees and/or volunteers with proven ability to motivate teams
- Strong business acumen and understanding of budgeting and office management
- Proven track record in management of high-performing direct service programs
- A passion for and experience in women's issues and youth development for girls
- High level of organization and efficiency, the ability to multi-task
- Entrepreneurial spirit
Reporting Relationship
This position will report to the NY Board of Directors and the CEO who is based in Los Angeles. Desired fill date is April 1. This is a full-time salaried position with benefits; salary commensurate with experience.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to the attention of Jenni Luke at national@suwn.org. No phone calls, please.
Intern (Chicago, IL)
Position Summary
Step Up Women's Network seeks volunteers/interns to assist the Managing Director with the organization's fundraising and strategic planning in Chicago as well as to assist with the day-to-day administration, operations, and logistics. Specific duties include:
- Researching and organizing data for fundraising and sponsorship opportunities
- Managing and organizing data regarding donors
- Assisting with meeting preparation for the Step Up Board of Directors and Committees
- Preparing materials for Step Up's fundraising initiatives and events
- Assisting members in hosting their own fundraising benefits for Step Up
- Supporting Step Up's Professional Mentorship Program for members
- Drafting and producing marketing materials for Step Up programs and events
- Assisting with event production
- Handling out-of-office errands, as necessary
- Hiring a replacement intern at the conclusion of your term
Fill Date and Commitment
This is a position for a minimum of four months and 20 hours per week. Schedule is flexible. Some evening hours may be necessary for events. The position is unpaid.
Benefits of Volunteering with Step Up
- Resume building experience tailored to your interests and skills
- Training in non-profit management, fundraising, marketing, and all around business practices
- Ability to work closely with the Managing Director
- Attendance at high level events with the opportunity to network with dynamic women
Qualifications
Step Up will consider candidates with a minimum of 2 years work experience or bachelor's degree. The selected candidate will have the following additional qualities:
- Passionate about our mission and women's issues
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Team player with a positive, professional, can-do attitude
- Strong attention to detail and care to deliver quality, professional work
- A flexible self-starter that does not require heavy supervision
- High level of organization and the ability to multi-task
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
To apply
Please email your resume and a cover letter to Gina Marotta, Managing Director, at gina@suwn.org. No phone calls please. Step Up will contact all those we wish to interview.
