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Development Director

JOB TITLE: Development Director
STATUS: Full-Time
SALARY: $75-$80k with opportunity for annual bonuses
LOCATION: Primarily remote work in Ohio, with in-state travel as needed.
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
AVAILABILITY: Flexible 40-hour/week schedule with some night and weekend events

Honesty for Ohio Education’s mission is ensuring every student in Ohio has the freedom to learn and grow in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Established in the summer of 2021, Honesty for Ohio Education is a 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonpartisan, statewide organization and coalition that believes every student deserves a well-resourced, honest, high-quality education regardless of race, identity, background, or zip code. The coalition serves as a centralized network to educate, advocate, and build community around honest education; the affirmation of all identities, cultures, and lived experiences; and protecting the rights and safety of all students, families, and educators.

Position Overview:
The Development Director is responsible for all the organization’s development activities and assists with operations tasks, as needed. This position will lead Honesty’s development committee and strategy in partnership with the executive director and grants writer. The ideal candidate will be an experienced fundraising professional. They will be a proactive, organized, and resourceful individual with a passion for Honesty’s mission.

Required Skills and Characteristics
Not sure you meet all of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to apply only if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Donor Relations and Fundraising

Continue to implement Honesty’s comprehensive fundraising plan.
Develop and lead individual donor engagement efforts, including annual fund campaigns.
Implement strategic giving campaigns through Honesty social media platforms, e-newsletter subscribers, organizing base, and new donor prospects.
Steward relationships with current donors through regular communication and activities.
Establish strategies to cultivate relationships with at least 20 new foundations, corporations, and/or nonprofit organizations to support the growth of Honesty’s revenue streams.
Manage donor database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
Plan and coordinate fundraising events, including one in-person biannual celebration.

Grants

Research grant opportunities, facilitate relationships with grantors, work with grant writer to manage completion and submission of grant applications and reports within grantor deadlines.
Learn, establish, and manage grants database in Honesty’s CRM system (Bonterra/EveryAction) or determine a better system for this work.

Communications

Participate in Board meetings to report on Development activities and requests.
Support the creation of fundraising materials, including newsletters, brochures, social media posts, and email campaigns.
Develop Annual Report, Program Impact Reports, and other reports of interest to funders and donors.
Create annual campaigns and individual giving materials.
Create major gifts solicitation materials and proposals.
Lead social media efforts to engage existing supporters and attract new supporters, including use of Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

*Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Desired Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree and/or CFRE preferred.
5+ years of experience in nonprofit development or a related area.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Passion for Honesty’s mission and a commitment to making a difference.
Proficiency with Google Workspace, Canva, Signal, and social media platforms.

Honesty’s Work Environment

Don’t take our word for it, hear it straight from our team: “Working with Honesty for Ohio Education is truly one of the best decisions I've ever made. You will not find a more passionate group of people or a more supportive working environment.”

Flexible work hours.
Virtual work environment.
Welcoming and collaborative core team.
Professional development opportunities.

Interested applicants should apply here. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Honesty for Ohio Education is committed to providing equal opportunity and building an inclusive and equitable work environment. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sexuality, gender, national origin, disability, or age.

Youth Teams Assistant Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Youth Team Assistant Coordinator
STATUS: $18/hr, approximately 10-15 hours a month; this is a contracted internship position for a member of the Class of 2027 who is 16+ years old
LOCATION: Primarily remote work with some travel
REPORTS TO: State Organizing Director
AVAILABILITY: Flexible schedule

Established in the summer of 2021, Honesty for Ohio Education is a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan, statewide organization and coalition that believes every student deserves a well-resourced, honest, high-quality education regardless of race, identity, background, or zip code. The coalition serves as a centralized network to educate, advocate, and build community around honest education; the affirmation of all identities, cultures, and lived experiences; and protecting the rights and safety of all students, families, and educators.

About the Youth Action Team

Honesty’s Youth Action Team (YAT) brings high school students from across the state together to discuss and make changes on issues impacting them. Once a month, these student leaders connect virtually to learn about how their schools are governed, how they can have an impact on their education and the action steps that they can take. They share information about what they are seeing in their schools with Honesty and its coalition, and influence our organizing and campaign work. Student leadership is developed through one-on-one mentorship with the Youth Action Team Coordinator and training on organizing strategy and skills. Students are encouraged to attend school board meetings, submit legislative testimony, conduct meetings and listening sessions with their peers, take action on the issues they care about, and more.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The Youth Team Advisor is a current high school student, over the age of 16 and graduating in 2027 responsible for assisting the Youth Action Team Coordinator in leading Honesty’s Youth Action Team. This position will assist with organizing high school age youth across the state, holding monthly virtual meetings with team members, and putting the Youth Action Team on the map through creation of promotional content.

Attend Youth Action Team meetings and events
Meet with Youth Action Team Coordinator and Honesty staff as needed
Assist with outreach to new districts and youth and student organizations
Manage social media

Respond to direct messages, reshare relevant work from our partners, engage with partners feeds, and tag partners on our work
Ensure there are regular posts to the feed and stories that are informative on current issues, as well as sharing upcoming event information
Promote events and activities of the YAT
Share frequently about upcoming meetings and events in the week leading up to them

Assist with leading Comms working group

Assists with facilitating and leading all Comms working group monthly meetings and tasks
Is able to 1:1 with peers to discuss comms issues
Participates in media communications

Assist with facilitation of monthly meeting

Sending meeting reminders; sending meeting recaps
Notetaker

Promotes YAT activities

Communicates with Honesty communications staff to make sure student items are in the newsletter
See above social media duties

Required Skills and Characteristics

Not sure you meet all of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to apply only if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Experience working with other students and/or groups from different backgrounds for a shared goal
A drivers license (preferred)
Understand the importance of fully-funded, equitable, fact-based public education
Some knowledge and understanding of government and how policy is created—but curiosity and interest in learning are even more important!

Digital Platform Proficiency

Familiarity with Google Workspace applications
Proficiency with using Canva
Ability to use email and Signal as part of Honesty duties

Qualifications

Current high school student, over the age of 16, member of the class of 2027 or later

Interested applicants should submit:

a job-specific cover letter (can be done directly in email text) highlighting your skills and interests;
a resume;
a list of two current references (note: references will not be contacted until later in the process)

Please share these materials via an email to info@honestyforohioeducation.org. Indicate “Assistant Youth Coordinator” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.