SVP, Advancement

Position: SVP, Advancement

(Remote)

About Matriculate:

Matriculate is a national nonprofit working to ensure talented students across the nation from low-income and diverse backgrounds have the opportunity to attend college and thrive. We aim to support high-achieving high school students from low-income backgrounds and underrepresented communities to apply, enroll, and succeed at their best-fit college or university. Matriculate creates impact through a near-peer mentorship model that connects undergraduates in college (“Advising Fellows”) with high-achieving high school students. The Matriculate model has demonstrated results and proven impact backed up by quantitative and qualitative data.

In alignment with our Core Values, we believe in the power of team, people-centered approaches, equity-centered philosophies and practices, and a dedication to meaningful, lasting impact. We strive to be a place in which individuals can engage in meaningful work, contribute to the mission, collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders, and experience a culture in which there is room to reflect and grow, refine practices, contribute and collaborate, deliver outcomes, and have the spaciousness needed to rejuvenate to be your best self.

Core Values:

Student-Centered Mindset: We serve as allies with our students to help them access opportunities they have earned to build a more just and equitable country. All our work advances our mission, and in all our work we hold a student-centered mindset.

Valuing and Supporting the Team: We value and support our team and their well-being both in and out of work. We work hard and make time for levity and celebration. We actively make choices that promote flexibility and to give team members the space to structure their time and maintain long-term sustainability.

Commitment to be a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Organization: We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. Staff, Advising Fellows, and High School Fellows shape and inform a culture that invites differing perspectives and ongoing dialogue to inform the way we interact together, our practices, and policies.

Continuous Learning: We embrace a mindset of continuous learning and recognize failure as a part of learning. We regularly give and receive feedback and are accountable for both its intent and impact.

Ownership: We are all owners, accountable for our collective success and impact. We proactively identify problems, ask for what we need to be successful, and propose solutions. We communicate directly, respectfully, and with humility.

Position Overview:

The Senior Vice President of Advancement (SVP) will be the central player in designing and executing Matriculate’s next era of fundraising. This is a high impact leadership opportunity for a strategic, entrepreneurial advancement executive who loves shaping strategy, securing investments, collaborating for impact, and telling a powerful story that inspires others to join in.

1. The SVP serves as the primary architect of Matriculate’s revenue strategy, responsible for ensuring the organization’s long-term financial sustainability. The SVP manages a current annual revenue goal of $5M

through foundation, corporate and individual philanthropy, partnerships and earned income. They will join a smart, strategic, determined and kind leadership team that cares deeply about the mission and each other. Alongside an experienced, engaged and supportive CEO, they will leverage creativity and partnerships, helping to shape what’s next for an organization with demonstrated impact, clear scalability and a big heart.

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

The SVP of Advancement will foster a strong culture of successful fundraising and ensure that fund development is executed in keeping with the organization's mission, vision, values and strategy. This position reports to the CEO, sits on Matriculate’s leadership team, manages all development staff, and works collaboratively across the organization to engage and align with all constituents. The SVP will lead:

Fundraising Strategy and Impact

• Formulate and execute on an effective and strategic multi-year revenue plan aligned with the organization's strategic blueprint.
• Spearhead a comprehensive national and regional strategy to secure required annual funding (current budget: $7.5M)
• Expand and diversify Matriculate’s donor base
• Establish a balanced mix of donor sources and fundraising programs to attract and retain donors and fundraising volunteers
• Establish performance measures, monitor results, and evaluate the efficacy of the fund development program
• Provide strategic oversight to guide and optimize revenue operations and activities
• Partner with the CEO to steward and engage a robust, engaged and impactful national board of directors

Strategic Engagement and Storytelling

• Champion Matriculate’s narrative — telling the story of our students, Advising Fellows, and outcomes in ways that inspire investment and belief in our mission
• Deeply understand our program and impact, and work with program and evaluation leaders to translate quantitative and qualitative data into clear, compelling messaging that connects Matriculate’s impact to the priorities of funders and partners
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with philanthropic leadership including foundations, corporations and major donors
• Alongside Matriculate’s leadership team, develop a robust engagement agenda to forge relationships and solidify partnerships with like-minded community-based organizations, secondary and higher education partners, and national initiatives that align with and amplify Matriculate's mission and influence
• Collaborate closely with the CEO in driving board engagement and development
• Oversee the development of the annual impact report and major proposals, ensuring they authentically reflect Matriculate’s voice and values

Advancement Team Management

• Oversee and provide coaching support to develop and sustain a high-functioning advancement team with clear strategy, benchmarks and goals
• Foster a culture of equity and outcomes-orientation
• Manage and lead annual budgeting and planning for the Advancement department

Organizational Leadership

• Serve on the leadership team to inform organizational strategy, address challenges, and steward organization-wide priorities with a revenue-focused perspective
• Work in close partnership with finance, program, data and technology leaders across the organization to ensure a cross-functional approach to all fundraising strategies, aligning revenue generation with program impact and strategic priorities
• Ensure team members are prepared for donor engagement, and communicate Matriculate’s mission, values and impact with a singular voice
• Maintain accountability and ensure compliance with all regulations and laws, as well as the code of ethics for fundraising professionals

Candidate Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be/have:

• Deep understanding and commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Matriculate
• Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical revenue initiatives
• Ability to work independently within an entrepreneurial, fast-paced and growing organization but also engage as a team player who will productively partner with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside Matriculate
• Excellent judgment and impeccable integrity
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Willingness to travel domestically (at times up to 40%)
• Eligible to work in the US and able to provide proof of eligibility

Education and Experience:

• 15+ years demonstrated success as a strong revenue/fundraising strategist [i.e. meeting or exceeding fundraising goals; demonstrated experience stewarding and closing 7-figure commitments; ability to construct, articulate, and implement annual strategic revenue plan, etc.] and revenue team manager/leader
• Expertise gained through a combination of work experience, training, certifications, and other professional development programs.
• Strong customer orientation, excellent relationship building skills, and excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
• Proven ability to inspire, influence and engage a wide range of donors, stakeholders
• Proven ability to collaborate in a diverse and dynamic team environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong command of Google Office Suite, Salesforce, and remote communications methods

Location:

This is a fully remote position.

Compensation:

Salary range of $245,250 - 258,020 commensurate with experience. This is accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental plans; 10 paid holidays and December 24th through January 1st; generous PTO; professional development and personal growth opportunities; etc.

To Apply:

Submit an application and include:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Incomplete applications will not be considered. All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable law.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental plans; 10 paid holidays and December 24th through January 1st; generous PTO; professional development and personal growth opportunities; etc.