Company:
The Knowledge House
Location: New York
Closing Date: 28/10/2024
Salary: £200 - £250 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
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.
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.
Responsibilities
National and Regional Management, Relationship Building, and Donor Stewardship (30%)
Experience
Skills & Approach to Work
Working Expectations
Compensation & Benefits
How to Apply
Click on “apply” and submit your resume and a cover letter (required) as one document.
It is the policy of The Knowledge House Fellowship, Inc. to promote and provide equal employment opportunity without discrimination.
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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.
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.
Responsibilities
National and Regional Management, Relationship Building, and Donor Stewardship (30%)
- Serve as the architect of TKH's national fundraising strategy, securing significant contributions from foundation, corporate, and individual donors.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to raise approximately $8M annually.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the Board, expanding and strengthening its fundraising capacity.
- Hire, onboard, and manage regional leaders in key markets, developing and overseeing the successful execution of regional fundraising strategies.
- Work with the Senior Director of Development and External Affairs to grow and develop the Development Board Committee.
- Represent the organization to fundraising partners, including foundations, corporations, and individual donors.
- Work with regional leadership and other departments across the national team to set annual fundraising goals and develop comprehensive strategies to meet these goals.
- In partnership with the CEO, serve as the lead representative of TKH, cultivating and stewarding key stakeholders across the public and private sectors.
- Oversee the brand marketing and communications team, developing strategies that enhance TKH's public reputation.
- Develop and execute thought leadership initiatives, ensuring The Knowledge House’s voice is prominent in relevant industry conversations.
- Lead the planning and execution of major events and conferences that elevate the organization’s profile.
- Lead the strategy and execution of new revenue generation initiatives, including innovation projects and securing earned revenue through fee-for-service programs.
- Oversee TKH’s web development and emerging technology strategy, including AI integration.
- Collaborate with the CPO and COO on program model implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Lead decision-making for TKH’s new site development and launch of new program pilots and products.
- Liaise between the external affairs and innovation departments to ensure new projects are resourced.
- Design a strategic team growth plan and oversee efficient hiring, training, onboarding, & offboarding processes for these teams.
- Translate the 5-year strategic plan into operational annual plans and assess performance against goals quarterly.
- Support a shift to a regional structure, aligning people, systems, and policies.
- Partner with the executive leadership team to build a culture of collaboration and impact.
- Lead, manage, and develop a cross-functional team of approximately five direct reports.
Experience
- 10+ years of senior leadership in the nonprofit sector with successful experience in fundraising, communications, and marketing roles.
- Proven experience building and growing a comprehensive fundraising program.
- Extensive management experience including ability to inspire, motivate, and lead a team.
Skills & Approach to Work
- Ability to independently produce high-quality work and collaborate with teammates to drive results.
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage complex projects.
- Superior interpersonal and persuasive communication skills.
Working Expectations
- 2 days expected to be in the office per week with 3 days remote.
- Some evening work is required.
- Work travel is expected 1-2 times quarterly.
Compensation & Benefits
- Full-time $160,000-$205,000-year salary.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 2% 401k match.
- A monthly tech stipend of $100.
- Unlimited days of paid time off.
How to Apply
Click on “apply” and submit your resume and a cover letter (required) as one document.
It is the policy of The Knowledge House Fellowship, Inc. to promote and provide equal employment opportunity without discrimination.
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