Chief Growth Officer

Start date: January 6, 2025 (with paid training and onboarding starting in November)
Employment Type: This is a full-time position
Location: New York City/NJ (preferred), Atlanta, Washington, DC
Reports to: CEO

General Overview
Established in 2014, TKH has provided high-tech training to thousands of students from underserved communities across the country. Our mission is to build a diverse tech workforce by uplifting individuals from the most underestimated and underserved communities. The TKH model offers in-demand tech skills training, coupled with comprehensive wraparound services to support each Fellow's journey to career success.

Role Overview
TKH seeks a founding Chief Growth Officer (CGO) to lead the innovation and external relations teams during a critical time in the organization’s history. The CGO is a senior leader who develops and executes strategies to increase a company's influence, revenue, and impact. The CGO works cross-functionally with the Chief Program Officer and Chief Operating Officer to foster collaboration and monitor important metrics, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Responsibilities
National and Regional Management, Relationship Building, and Donor Stewardship (30%)

1. Serve as the architect of TKH's national fundraising strategy, securing significant contributions from foundation, corporate, and individual donors.
2. Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to raise approximately $8M annually with 15% growth per year.
3. Build and maintain strong relationships with the Board, expanding and strengthening its fundraising capacity.
4. Hire, onboard, and manage regional leaders in key markets, developing and overseeing the successful execution of regional fundraising strategies.
5. Work with the Senior Director of Development and External Affairs to grow and develop the Development Board Committee.
6. Represent the organization to fundraising partners, including foundations, corporations, and individual donors.
7. Work with regional leadership and other departments across the national team to set annual fundraising goals and develop comprehensive strategies to meet these goals.

Brand Marketing, Communications, and Thought Leadership (25%)

1. In partnership with the CEO, serve as the lead representative of TKH, cultivating and stewarding key stakeholders.
2. Oversee the brand marketing and communications team, developing strategies that enhance TKH's public reputation.
3. Develop and execute thought leadership initiatives, ensuring TKH’s voice is prominent in relevant industry conversations.
4. Lead the planning and execution of major events and conferences that elevate the organization’s profile.

Product Development and Innovation (25%)

1. Lead the strategy and execution of new revenue generation initiatives, including innovation projects and securing earned revenue.
2. Oversee TKH’s web development and emerging technology strategy, including AI integration.
3. Collaborate with the CPO and COO on program model implementation.
4. Work with the Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation to grow and develop the Program Impact Board Committee.
5. Lead decision-making for TKH’s new site development and launch of new program pilots and products.
6. Liaise between the external affairs and innovation departments to ensure new projects are resourced.
7. Design a strategic team growth plan and oversee efficient hiring, training, onboarding, & offboarding processes for these teams.

Organizational Leadership (20%)

1. Translate the 5-year strategic plan into operational annual plans and assess performance against goals quarterly.
2. Work with the leadership team to support a shift to a regional structure.
3. Partner with the executive leadership team to build a culture of collaboration and impact.
4. Oversee the development and execution of organizational strategy, with specific ownership of national growth objectives.
5. Lead, manage, and develop a cross-functional team of approximately five direct reports.
6. Foster a work culture centered on a commitment to racial and economic justice.

Qualifications
Experience

1. 10+ years of senior leadership in the nonprofit sector with successful experience in fundraising, communications, and marketing roles.
2. Proven experience building and growing a comprehensive fundraising program to achieve fundraising goals over $8M annually.
3. Extensive management experience including ability to inspire, motivate, lead, and manage the performance of a team.
4. Experience designing and implementing major marketing + communications initiatives.
5. Experience building and managing relationships with stakeholders including underrepresented and/or diverse communities.

Skills & Approach to Work

1. Ability to independently produce high-quality work and collaborate with teammates to drive results.
2. A passion for our students and a desire to smash barriers to their success.
3. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage complex projects.
4. Superior interpersonal and persuasive communication skills.
5. Ability to travel and participate in frequent evening and weekend activities.
6. Computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive, social media, and Salesforce.

Working Expectations

1. 2 days expected to be in the office per week with 3 days remote.
2. Some evening work is required.
3. Work travel is expected 1-2 times quarterly.

Compensation & Benefits

1. Full-time $160,000-$205,000-year salary.
2. Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance.
3. 2% 401k match.
4. A monthly tech stipend of $100.
5. Unlimited days of paid time off.
6. A summer and winter week-long PTO holiday for all staff.

How to Apply
Click on “apply” and submit your resume and a cover letter (required) as one document. In your cover letter please include an answer summarizing your qualifications.



It is the policy of The Knowledge House Fellowship, Inc. to promote and provide equal employment opportunity without discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, Veteran status, genetic predisposition, or carrier status.
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