Mindful Life Project
Development & Marketing Manager
Mindful Life Project, Richmond, California, United States, 94801
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Mindful Life Project .
Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.Position Description and Key Mindsets Mindful Life Project (MLP) is building capacity and is seeking a Development and Marketing Manager who has a passion for and closely aligns with MLP’s mission of transforming school communities from the inside out through mindfulness-based social-emotional learning. The person in this position will have a background of non-profit or for-profit fundraising and marketing and operate with an entrepreneurial mindset. They will use expert communication skills and a spirit of creativity to create and distribute MLP messaging and storytelling through a variety of mediums, on numerous platforms, and to diverse audiences.The person in this role will have experience conducting prospect research, writing grant applications and other development materials, building relationships with and stewarding donors, and planning and executing fundraising campaigns. They will support in identifying and cultivating new funding sources and in fostering networks and connections that will enable MLP to deepen and expand its philanthropic opportunities in its current geographic areas of work and in projected regions of expansion. They will demonstrate a keen sense of initiative, embrace and appreciate diversity, and embody a team-first attitude.Summary Of Job ResponsibilitiesDevelopment
In collaboration with the Senior Director of Development and Marketing and the Executive Director, develop and execute MLP’s fundraising plans and strategies.Adhere to organizational annual development plan and ensure that Development and Marketing Manager’s fundraising goals are met quarterly and annually.Maintain MLP’s grants calendar, track due dates and funding cycles, and manage full grant application processes from start to finish; ensuring compliance with funders’ requirements.Write, and support the writing of, development content and communications (including, but not limited to, letters of intent/interest, full grant proposal, progress and final reports for foundations, organizational reports on work and impact, etc.).Identify and conduct prospect research on potential individual, foundation, and corporate donors to secure a consistent pipeline of new funding sources.Simultaneously cultivate relationships with existing donors and initiate relationship-building with new funders through email, phone, Zoom, in-person meetings, networking events, etc.Conceptualize, plan, implement, oversee, and execute fundraising campaigns (including Giving Tuesday year-end giving appeals, etc.) and events.Maintain strict confidentiality of donor information.Use online design platforms (specifically Canva) to help visualize data in creative and easy-to-read ways to share program outcomes with donors (and other audiences).Other duties as needed/assigned.Marketing
Effectively convey the organization’s mission, vision, and programs to myriad audiences through written and verbal communications.Support the creation and implementation of external communications plans and strategies to build awareness of MLP’s work and programs.Continue to strengthen a cohesive MLP brand identity through established guidelines.Manage all of MLP’s social media platforms; generate and gather new content for social media platforms on a consistent basis; develop and implement posting schedules that are aligned with MLP’s organization-wide marketing plan.Oversee MLP’s awareness- and engagement-building efforts through all of the organization’s channels, including social media, print outlets, videos, newsletters, etc.Facilitate and maintain internal and external communications with co-workers, donors, affiliates, vendors, business contacts, and other stakeholders.Engage with staff and partner schools’ teachers and administrators to gather materials about MLP’s school-based programming; ensure all media/marketing release forms are available, completed, collected, and stored appropriately.Other duties as needed/assigned.Skills
Ability to articulate MLP’s mission, program work, and strategic plan.Creative, personable, and detail-oriented individual.Superior communications skills, both verbal and written.Ability to write and work in a fast-paced environment and under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and ensuring accuracy.Possess strong organizational and information management skills.Ability to multitask, track multiple due dates and deadlines, and strategically manage competing priorities in line with key objectives and desired results.Knowledge of and ability to use and train others on development and marketing dashboards (Instrumentl, Candid, Salesforce, Google Analytics, etc.) and design software (Canva).Successful in building strong relationships among team members; ability and willingness to work strategically, collaboratively, and thoughtfully.Ability to carry up to 20 lbs. of equipment when necessary.Salary This position is a full-time exempt position with a salary range of $76,000 - $80,000 dependent on experience.Benefits
Health benefits: (Kaiser) plans that include chiropractic and acupuncture services.CoPower One Better plan that includes DeltaDental, Vision and Life Insurance.Employment Assistance Program: MLP contributes 100% of the cost for all MLP employees and family members living in their household.Retirement: (401K, 401K Roth) with a company match of up to 0.5% of employees salary annually.Paid holidays (All National holidays and school holidays).Paid Vacation - 88 hours annually.Education Bachelor’s degree required.Experience Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in development and marketing; experience writing grant materials, managing the full process of grant application, and building and maintaining relationships with prospects, donors, and other stakeholders.Equal Opportunity Employer MLP is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our organization’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The organization also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.Company Description Mindful Life Project (MLP) is an educational non-profit organization headquartered in Richmond, CA whose mission is to empower underserved children through mindfulness and other transformative skills to gain self-awareness, confidence, self-regulation and resilience, leading to lifelong success. MLP envisions schools where all students are able to participate and excel both socially and academically. Our programs focus on empowering students by providing them with mindfulness skills and tools that lead to improved self-awareness, impulse control, confidence and resiliency. We believe that every student has the innate ability to be a successful member of the school and the community. By providing students with mindfulness skills that improve social-emotional skills, our partner schools experience improved school climates and classroom learning environments.
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Development & Marketing Manager
role at
Mindful Life Project .
Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.Position Description and Key Mindsets Mindful Life Project (MLP) is building capacity and is seeking a Development and Marketing Manager who has a passion for and closely aligns with MLP’s mission of transforming school communities from the inside out through mindfulness-based social-emotional learning. The person in this position will have a background of non-profit or for-profit fundraising and marketing and operate with an entrepreneurial mindset. They will use expert communication skills and a spirit of creativity to create and distribute MLP messaging and storytelling through a variety of mediums, on numerous platforms, and to diverse audiences.The person in this role will have experience conducting prospect research, writing grant applications and other development materials, building relationships with and stewarding donors, and planning and executing fundraising campaigns. They will support in identifying and cultivating new funding sources and in fostering networks and connections that will enable MLP to deepen and expand its philanthropic opportunities in its current geographic areas of work and in projected regions of expansion. They will demonstrate a keen sense of initiative, embrace and appreciate diversity, and embody a team-first attitude.Summary Of Job ResponsibilitiesDevelopment
In collaboration with the Senior Director of Development and Marketing and the Executive Director, develop and execute MLP’s fundraising plans and strategies.Adhere to organizational annual development plan and ensure that Development and Marketing Manager’s fundraising goals are met quarterly and annually.Maintain MLP’s grants calendar, track due dates and funding cycles, and manage full grant application processes from start to finish; ensuring compliance with funders’ requirements.Write, and support the writing of, development content and communications (including, but not limited to, letters of intent/interest, full grant proposal, progress and final reports for foundations, organizational reports on work and impact, etc.).Identify and conduct prospect research on potential individual, foundation, and corporate donors to secure a consistent pipeline of new funding sources.Simultaneously cultivate relationships with existing donors and initiate relationship-building with new funders through email, phone, Zoom, in-person meetings, networking events, etc.Conceptualize, plan, implement, oversee, and execute fundraising campaigns (including Giving Tuesday year-end giving appeals, etc.) and events.Maintain strict confidentiality of donor information.Use online design platforms (specifically Canva) to help visualize data in creative and easy-to-read ways to share program outcomes with donors (and other audiences).Other duties as needed/assigned.Marketing
Effectively convey the organization’s mission, vision, and programs to myriad audiences through written and verbal communications.Support the creation and implementation of external communications plans and strategies to build awareness of MLP’s work and programs.Continue to strengthen a cohesive MLP brand identity through established guidelines.Manage all of MLP’s social media platforms; generate and gather new content for social media platforms on a consistent basis; develop and implement posting schedules that are aligned with MLP’s organization-wide marketing plan.Oversee MLP’s awareness- and engagement-building efforts through all of the organization’s channels, including social media, print outlets, videos, newsletters, etc.Facilitate and maintain internal and external communications with co-workers, donors, affiliates, vendors, business contacts, and other stakeholders.Engage with staff and partner schools’ teachers and administrators to gather materials about MLP’s school-based programming; ensure all media/marketing release forms are available, completed, collected, and stored appropriately.Other duties as needed/assigned.Skills
Ability to articulate MLP’s mission, program work, and strategic plan.Creative, personable, and detail-oriented individual.Superior communications skills, both verbal and written.Ability to write and work in a fast-paced environment and under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and ensuring accuracy.Possess strong organizational and information management skills.Ability to multitask, track multiple due dates and deadlines, and strategically manage competing priorities in line with key objectives and desired results.Knowledge of and ability to use and train others on development and marketing dashboards (Instrumentl, Candid, Salesforce, Google Analytics, etc.) and design software (Canva).Successful in building strong relationships among team members; ability and willingness to work strategically, collaboratively, and thoughtfully.Ability to carry up to 20 lbs. of equipment when necessary.Salary This position is a full-time exempt position with a salary range of $76,000 - $80,000 dependent on experience.Benefits
Health benefits: (Kaiser) plans that include chiropractic and acupuncture services.CoPower One Better plan that includes DeltaDental, Vision and Life Insurance.Employment Assistance Program: MLP contributes 100% of the cost for all MLP employees and family members living in their household.Retirement: (401K, 401K Roth) with a company match of up to 0.5% of employees salary annually.Paid holidays (All National holidays and school holidays).Paid Vacation - 88 hours annually.Education Bachelor’s degree required.Experience Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in development and marketing; experience writing grant materials, managing the full process of grant application, and building and maintaining relationships with prospects, donors, and other stakeholders.Equal Opportunity Employer MLP is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our organization’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The organization also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.Company Description Mindful Life Project (MLP) is an educational non-profit organization headquartered in Richmond, CA whose mission is to empower underserved children through mindfulness and other transformative skills to gain self-awareness, confidence, self-regulation and resilience, leading to lifelong success. MLP envisions schools where all students are able to participate and excel both socially and academically. Our programs focus on empowering students by providing them with mindfulness skills and tools that lead to improved self-awareness, impulse control, confidence and resiliency. We believe that every student has the innate ability to be a successful member of the school and the community. By providing students with mindfulness skills that improve social-emotional skills, our partner schools experience improved school climates and classroom learning environments.
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