IT TAKES A COMMUNITY.

Our Story, Our Mission

Since its founding in 2004, Communities In Schools of Nevada has been driven by the belief that every child has unlimited potential but may not have access to equal opportunities to succeed. Our three regional affiliates work across four rural and urban school districts to provide 80,000 Nevada students at 81 high poverty schools a one-on-one relationship with a caring adult and a safe place to learn and grow to break down whatever barriers may exist in their lives.

With more than 120 + community partners, we coordinate resources and services — literally bringing Community into our Schools — to do whatever it takes in supporting the students we serve. CIS of Nevada is one of 26 state offices in a national network with more than 45 years of experience implementing our evidence-based solution for 1.7 million students.

In 2020-2021, CIS of Nevada celebrated a K-12 promotion rate of 96% and our statewide high school graduation rate of 92%.

JOB PURPOSE / SUMMARY

• Northern Nevada Partnerships and Resource Development in coordination with State Office
• Procure funds to meet Annual Budget goal through fundraising appeals and events
• Special Event Support
• Management of Northern Nevada Major Gifts Cultivation, Solicitation and Management
• Donor Stewardship
• Marketing & Communications

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for working with the Resource Development Director, Northern Nevada’s Executive Directors and Partnership and Engagement Committee for planning and coordinating all aspects of fund development and public engagement for Communities In Schools of Nevada. The Northern NV Resource Development Manager will provide support on all Northern NV fundraising initiatives including special events, major gifts, planned-giving, sponsorships, donor cultivation and identify, organize and manage the fundraising activities of the northern affiliates with a focus on new opportunities to obtain ongoing and increased support.

Planning

• In partnership with the Northern Affiliate Executive Directors and State Director of Resource Development, design and implement a comprehensive annual resource development plan with strategies for donors and prospects in each constituent group including: individuals, faith groups, organizations, corporations, etc.
• Explore opportunities for regional fundraising by developing approaches such as planned-giving, seasonal campaigns and outreach programs.

Gift Cultivation

• Create and implement strategies for donor development and cultivation to provide a diverse and sustainable funding base.
• Build and maintain relationships with major donors of all types, develop strategies for solicitation, and solicit or coordinate the solicitation by other affiliate staff, board or volunteers, as appropriate.
• Create and implement strategies for donor development and cultivation to provide a diverse and sustainable funding base.
• Create and implement a volunteer giving program.
• Ensure Donor database is complete and accurate.
• Ensure all gifts and donations are acknowledged.
• Together with State Resource Development team supports fundraising events, fundraising activities and donor relations ensuring events are organized and executed with success to meet budget and donor stewardship goals.
• Promotes events to the business community to support CIS and provides support to partners interested in hosting a CIS event.
• Works with appropriate staff and volunteers to ensure that all aspects of a successful event are coordinated towards a common goal.
• Develops and solicits sponsors for programs and events as needed.
• Provides ongoing facilitation and follow up support to affiliates to ensure an equitable allocation of potential resources between affiliates and the state office to meet each affiliate’s needs.
• Cultivates, solicits, manages and retains an expanding cadre of donors throughout each fiscal year. Provides training support to Affiliate staff to ensure opportunities for prospect engagement are maximized.
• Assists in organizing, supporting, identifying and training a core group of community stakeholders to assist in this and other aspects of development.

Management of Development Activities

• Works with the State Resource Development Director and Affiliate Executive Directors to execute a broad- based, diversified Resource Development Strategic plan that addresses the unique resource needs of each of the affiliates and the state office.
• Assures that the development plan includes multi-tiered funding efforts, which include corporate giving, individual giving, major gifts, and event fundraising.

Major Gifts and Donor Stewardship

• Researches and cultivates major gift prospects. Develops and implements a plan to solicit major gifts by building relationships with local donors.
• Creates engagement opportunities for donors such as site visits, luncheons or community events. Creates stewardship plan to recognize and engage donors. Tracks all donor interactions.

OTHER DUTIES

From time to time, other duties may be assigned that are out of the purview of this position description. These duties will not be outside of the scope of core competencies expected for this position. CIS anticipates that the incumbent will function as an important member of the overall CIS management team, and in this regard, may be asked to assist on allied projects or assignments to assist the team in reaching established goals.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Seasoned, experienced management professional with solid resource development experience, bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• High level of interpersonal and communications skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, experience with donor software.
• Well-connected in Northern Nevada’s (Washoe/Elko/Humboldt counties) education, social service, philanthropic and/or business community.
• Excellent organizational, training, coordination, fundraising, marketing, communication and leadership skills.
• Sensitivity to needs of youth and diverse ethnic populations.
• Desire to work as part of a team to promote the mission and awareness of CIS.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, self-motivated and confident.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work well with individuals from all backgrounds with varying degrees of experience.
• Confident public speaking and able to express ideas verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to pass criminal background check and drug testing required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Occasionally, work environment is indoors and climate controlled. Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• Moderate noise levels as found in a business office and classroom setting.
• Remote -location Reno, Elko, or Winnemucca Nevada
• Travel required quarterly at a minimum to Las Vegas, NV

This is not an exhaustive document and is subject to change when necessary by Communities In Schools Nevada (CISN). Other duties may be assigned as required.

Each of the items listed is considered an essential function of the position. However, the duties, responsibilities and requirements presented in this job description are intended to be broad-based and high level and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities for the position. CISN reserves the right to alter the duties and responsibilities of the position.

It is CISN policy to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including by providing reasonable accommodations that do not constitute an undue hardship on CISN. Employees or applicants should direct requests for accommodation to the Director of Human Resources.