Empowerment Program Manager

Solar Energy International (SEI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit education organization with a mission to provide industry-leading technical training and expertise in renewable energy to empower people, communities, and businesses worldwide. Founded in 1991, SEI has trained more than 100,000 people from around the world. As an organization, we are passionate about renewable energy and committed to offering the highest quality, unbiased renewable energy training.

SEI is committed to creating opportunities for underserved populations. Our current Outreach Programs include Solar in the Schools, Solar Ready Vets, Tribal Train the Trainer, and Women in Solar Power.

General Purpose

The Empowerment Program Manager oversees all existing and future social good programs with a focus on underserved populations of students. This role manages and is the main point of contact for donor engagement efforts. Monitors social good program outreach and operations for quality, efficiency, and effectiveness. Utilizes a client relationship management (CRM) or other system to organize information and facilitate outreach communications, perform forecasting, and measure the performance of programs. Works collaboratively with SEI’s external fundraising consulting firm to implement a fundraising and development strategy to identify potential donors or funding sources and conduct outreach initiatives.

Collaborates with partners to ensure that special events and partners publicize SEI’s programs to the community and support its goals. May assist in the development of grant applications or proposals. Ensures that project milestones/goals are met and adhere to approved budgets. Reports to the VP of Marketing and Business Development.

This is a part-time, 24 hour/week position. Remote candidates will be considered.

Main Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

·       This position is the main donor relationship manager for the organization

·       Main point of contact and project manager for SEI’s external fundraising consulting group

·       Ensure all donation and grant contract metrics are identified, tracked, and reported to stakeholders through periodic impact reports and end of year reporting

·       Keep updated records, create reports or proposals and report internal metrics monthly to internal stakeholders

·       Work closely with student services scholarship coordinator to assist in the implementation of scholarship program to include student tracking and impact reports. 

·       Lead ongoing and end of year giving campaigns

·       Schedule and organize meetings, events and projects and maintain agenda

·       Participate in marketing and public relations efforts to support program growth and development, including student recruitment

·       Collaborate with Marketing, Social Good, and Business Development teams to create

and distribute fundraising tools (social media, e-newsletter, blog posts, boilerplate

documents)

·       Assist with efforts to seek and secure additional funding for the programs as needed - conduct preliminary prospect research and identify capacity

·       Interact with partners, staff, and stakeholders on a regular basis to build and maintain positive relations within the team and external parties

·       Build partnerships with industry partners, corporate social responsibility programs and other funding sources, to increase funding to SEI’s Empowerment Program and scholarship funds.

·       Other duties as assigned

 Education, Qualifications and Experience

·       Minimum 5 years’ donor management or fundraising program management experience in a similar or related position

·      Experience managing complex and multiple projects, including staffing, workloads, and finances under deadlines.

·      Collaborative experience, including motivating, brainstorming, setting objectives and managing performance.

·      Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups, corporations, and/or government agencies

·      Proven grant writing experience with awards exceeding $250K

·      Experience negotiating.

·      Experience with related software.

Key Skills and Competencies

·       Passion for creating opportunities for underserved populations

·       Highly organized

·       Detail-oriented

·       Proficiency with MS Office applications, Google Suite, Hubspot,

·       Willingness to learn a custom database

·       Outgoing and outward-facing

·       Experience in the education and/or solar fields a plus

·       Spanish language proficiency a plus

Solar Energy International is committed to creating a thriving and equitable workplace where each staff member and instructor is valued for their unique contributions. We are invested in creating inclusive learning environments which foster curiosity and success for all students of various backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We celebrate our differences as they make us stronger in the quest for a world fueled by clean energy.

Solar Energy International is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.