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6 people are interested
Director of Fundraising - Minds Matter Houston
ORGANIZATION: Minds Matter Houston
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6 people are interested
The Local Director of Fundraising is a key position in our growing organization. The fundraising team at Minds Matter Houston is responsible for fueling the chapter’s activities and expansion of the organization to accommodate and service increasing students and school districts.
Minds Matter Houston is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps top-performing high school students from low-income backgrounds reach their dreams of getting into college. Average student GPA is at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale). 90% of students are 1st generation college students.
SUMMARY
This position will lead relationship building and execution of Minds Matter Houston’s fundraising strategy with respect to foundations, corporations, and individuals.
Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential. The individual should be highly motivated to strengthen Houston’s education initiatives and have the drive to produce results. An entrepreneurial orientation supported by excellent people and organizational skills should help enable the fundraising director to contribute meaningfully to propelling organizational growth.
FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES
- Build relationships with local foundations and corporations and solicit donations
- Filing for CSR programs and grant applications
- Market event to various programs at session and via email
- Secure Event sponsor(s)
- Work with PR & Marketing/Graphic Designer on event invites
- Provide ongoing support and motivation to volunteer fundraisers
- Recruit Fundraising experts
- Encourage volunteer participation in event ticket sales efforts
- Distribute marketing materials to facilitate fundraising opportunities for individuals and corporations
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Attention to detail
- Responsive and proactive
- Persistence and enthusiasm and the ability to motivate others
- Organizational skills
- Outgoing personality
- Volunteer management experience
- Similar fundraising experience would be extremely helpful
- Contacts in foundations or corporate giving programs would be helpful
Requires commitment of 5-10 hours per week and proactive fundraising outreach
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About Minds Matter Houston
Location:
3920 Oberlin street, houston, TX 77005, US
Mission Statement
Minds Matter transforms the lives of accomplished high school students from low-income families by broadening their dreams and preparing them for college success.
Description
Beginning in their sophomore year of high school, our students spend 4-6 hours per week during the school year in Minds Matter sessions with their volunteer mentors and instructors. Our sophomore program centers on cultivating the math and writing/critical thinking skills that are the foundation of our students’ academic success. In the junior program, students work with their mentors on test preparation for the SAT and ACT standardized exams. During the summers after their sophomore and junior year, students attend summer enrichment programs at prep schools, colleges, and universities across the country and around the world. In the senior program, students work closely with their mentors on personal statements, financial aid forms, financial literacy, and navigating the college application process. Our volunteers guide seniors through college selection, helping students determine what school and area of study might be the best fit for them.
Throughout the program, students gain confidence and ambition, strengthen their skills in writing, critical thinking, test-taking, and mathematics, and flourish into young adults who are ready and excited to succeed in college. Minds Matter proudly boasts a 100% success rate for students’ acceptance into four-year colleges and universities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1000 Louisianahouston, TX 77002
DATE POSTED
March 11, 2018
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Budgeting
- Teaching / Instruction
- Fundraising
- General Education
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 5-10 hrs per week