Vice President of Development and Communications

About Techbridge Girls

Techbridge Girls is an award-winning national nonprofit organization bringing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education to all girls across the US. For over 20 years, TBG has reengineered the way STEM education is taught, centering girls’ brilliance and potential, with an emphasis on increasing STEM access, belonging, and persistence for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) youth from marginalized communities.

TBG takes a holistic approach towards engaging girls emotionally and intellectually, by equipping educators with gender and culturally responsive practices, engaging out of school time professionals to support their youths’ persistence, and connecting role models to inspire and encourage, ensuring that girls leave the TBG program equipped to bring their brilliance and unique experiences to thrive in the STEM revolution. This approach continues to set TBG apart as a STEM equity leader.

We dream big and work together to achieve those dreams. You will join a collaborative team of leaders who value equity and inclusion as the foundation of advancing our mission. We rely on creativity, flexibility, listening, critical thinking, and humor to bring out the best in each other, our partners, and all our program participants. Appreciation matters here, and comes to life in how we celebrate each other’s milestones (birthdays, work anniversaries, individual appreciation days), as well as team wins. We also express appreciation to each other in how we give and receive feedback and how we set goals.

About the Position

The VP of Development and Communications is a key leadership role at Techbridge Girls. Partnering closely with the CEO, they will be responsible for informing and directing development strategy and execution. They will also oversee Marketing & Communications, providing guidance and support to the Director.

Team Direction & Supervision

• Team Leadership. In collaboration with the CEO, oversee all fundraising activities. In collaboration with the Director of Marketing & Communications, oversee communication and marketing needs for TBG. Ensure the development of policies and procedures for maintaining compliance and record accuracy.
• Team Strategy & Execution. Lead the development of strategic work plans for development and communications. Analyze trends, assess internal capabilities, identify opportunities for improvement and expansion, and outline actionable steps to increase the team's impact. Monitor and report on OKRs (Objectives and Key Results), regularly reviewing objectives, tracking progress against results, and making adjustments to ensure the team's efforts are effectively driving the desired impact.
• Budget Development & Monitoring. Develop and manage the Development budget and oversee the development of the marketing and communications budget, with support from the VP of Finance & Operations and the Director of Marketing and Communications.
• Staff Supervision. Support an inclusive, equitable, team-based environment. Provide mentorship and guidance to staff in establishing individual work plans to support team goals. Cultivate a culture of collaboration. Identify areas for professional development.
• Reporting. Provide reports on fundraising performance, as requested by the CEO. Deliver information to the board, when requested.

Direction of Development and Communications

• Lead Strategy to raise $3M+ annually. In partnership with the CEO, Board, and external support, develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet the organization’s annual revenue goals. Evaluate performance and adjust strategies as needed. Bring equity, anti-racism, racial and economic justice to the approach and strategy of fundraising.
• Drive Institutional and Corporate Giving Pipeline.  In partnership with the executive team, identify, cultivate, build, and solidify relationships with new and established funders (~80% of total revenue).  Support the writing or editing grant proposals and reports as needed.  With external support, develop and maintain strong systems to track donor data, manage grant cycles, submission and reporting deadlines to ensure TBG stays on track with all funder commitments.
• Strengthen Individual Giving. Strengthen a simple stewardship process for a small portfolio of individual gifts (10-15% of annual revenue), directing staff through prospecting, cultivation, stewardship plans, and gift requests for each donor within the portfolio.
• Advocacy. Act as an external ambassador, possessing comfort and ability to speak in front of individuals and groups articulating the case for support.
• Marketing & Communications Oversight. In partnership with the Director of Marketing & Communications, ensure consistent, brand-aligned, professional communications to donors and partners. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

With the understanding that no one person will offer every desired skill and characteristic outlined below, compelling candidates will offer much of the following:

• Seasoned fundraising professional with 8-15+ years of experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position.
• A track record of raising funds for non-profits that have an annual budget of at least $1-5 million, with experience developing and managing fundraising strategies and plans for a large program and/ or organization through a combination of grantseeking, corporate giving, and individual donor fundraising.
• Project management: You have the ability to develop goals and plans that engage multiple stakeholders, juggle multiple streams of work in a remote environment, make smart judgment calls on where to prioritize and when to pivot.
• Relationship building: You have a track record of building strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, across race, gender, and other identities. 
• Strong written, verbal communication and editing skills: You are an adept storyteller with the ability to develop a compelling pitch tailored to the interests and needs of a particular audience or stakeholder. 
• Team Leadership. Proven track record in building and nurturing teams, and experienced in employee relations, adept at addressing concerns and cultivating a positive workplace culture
• Process-oriented, collaborative, forward thinker who promotes integration of operations from all functions and programs.
• You are grounded in justice and equity, and actively work to minimize inequities in work products, decisions, policies, processes and are comfortable working in a highly collaborative organization, with shared leadership.

Nice to have skills and experience include:

• Experience fundraising in a national, distributed organization or organization focused on professional development and capacity building.
• Experience working with a nonprofit focused on technology / education

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, fully remote position with a comprehensive benefits package including health benefits, retirement, professional development, and more.  The salary range for the role is $90,240 - $150,040 depending on experience and geography.  

We offer a flexible work environment with the added following benefits:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Subsidized health insurance
• 100% employer paid Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution,
• Annual professional development stipend
• Home office stipend, including stipend for telephone/internet
• 100% employer paid supplemental insurance offerings including access to Aflac, pet insurance, legalshield.

We continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where our people's talents are nourished and can shine.

This is a 100% remote position. While we will consider candidates nationally, we have first preference given to individuals located in Washington State, California, and DC. This position will require about 15%-20% travel.

Equity and Diversity

Techbridge Girls is a social justice organization committed to creating a fair and equitable society for all girls to thrive and succeed in STEM no matter their background, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender identity, and/or orientation. As a Black woman-led organization of over 70% people of color, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where every staff member feels heard, supported, valued, and can share their authentic brilliance to move the Techbridge Girls mission forward. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to addressing issues of racism and inequity internally and externally.

This is a full-time, fully remote position with a comprehensive benefits package including health benefits, retirement, professional development, and more.  The salary range for the role is $90,240 - $150,040 depending on experience and geography.  

We offer a flexible work environment with the added following benefits:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Subsidized health insurance
• 100% employer paid Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution,
• Annual professional development stipend
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Home office stipend, including stipend for telephone/internet
• 100% employer paid supplemental insurance offerings including access to Aflac, pet insurance, legalshield.

We continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where our people's talents are nourished and can shine.

This is a 100% remote position. While we will consider candidates nationally, we have first preference given to individuals located in Washington State, California, and DC. This position will require about 15%-20% travel.

Please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting an achievement from your career you are particularly proud of: https://techbridgegirls.bamboohr.com/careers/25

We will be conducting a rolling review, with first review on on May 16.