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Title	SENIOR MANAGER, SPECIAL PROJECTS
Location	Los Angeles, CA
Job Information	CFY is a national education non-profit that helps students in low-income communities, together with their teachers and families, harness the power of digital learning to improve educational outcomes. CFY pursues this mission through the combination of its groundbreaking K-12 learning platform, PowerMyLearning.com, and its on-the-ground direct service initiative, the CFY Digital Learning Program. PowerMyLearning makes best-in-class digital learning activities easily accessible and usable to meet the full range of K-12 learning needs. It is an integral part of CFY’s Digital Learning Program which is conducted in partnership with low-income public schools to increase home technology access, extend learning beyond the classroom, and deeply engage parents in the learning process. The program provides training for teachers, students and their parents along with a free broadband-ready home computer loaded with educational software and 24×7 bilingual help desk support. To date, CFY has served more than 50,000 families at hundreds of schools nationwide and has demonstrated significant impact on student achievement, student engagement, parental confidence, and high-speed Internet adoption. To extend the impact of its work even further, CFY operates an Affiliate Network of over 30 organizations in more than 20 states and the District of Columbia. For more information, please visit www.cfy.org. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Senior Manager, Special Projects is a new position and s/he will play a pivotal role in driving the sustainability and fundraising efforts of CFY-Los Angeles in close collaboration with the CFY-Los Angeles Co-Director and CFY-National’s development department. The Senior Manager reports directly to the CFY-Los Angeles Co- Director. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Drive the execution of CFY-Los Angeles’ strategic sustainability plan working closely with the LA Co-Director. Work closely with LA Co-Director on local board development and management including defining the composition of the board and determining how the board can best be leveraged. Help identify new opportunities (board member prospects, government opportunities, foundation grants, major gifts) and work with the national development team to conduct research and manage workflow process. Strategize how to secure meetings to pursue opportunities, leverage the connections of board members and other CFY constituents, and work with the LA Co-Director and Executive Assistant on executing that strategy. Work closely with the LA Co-Director to prioritize the scheduling of meetings and help prepare for these meetings so as to maximize effectiveness. Track relationships among prospects, donors, board members and other CFY constituents. Work with the Executive Assistant on a process to enhance the productivity of the LA Co-Director through tracking next steps, writing thank you-note templates, and documenting meeting notes. Act as primary liaison with the national development team and attend all internal development meetings with the LA Co-Director and some external meetings when warranted. Track all touch points using CFY’s donor database and ensure database is consistently up to date. Take on special projects that are analytical and/or tactical in nature as they relate to sustainability/fundraising. General Team Responsibilities Participate in CFY-Los Angeles weekly team meetings. Attend training, including in-house training. Be prepared to discuss concepts learned with team members, find ways to apply learning at CFY-Los Angeles. Manage up, by being proactive and keeping manager informed of changing priorities Understand and communicate the mission to staff, clients, donors, and other stakeholders. Model and hold other staff members accountable to CFY-Los Angeles Cultural Values. All other duties as necessary. CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS Required: Passion for CFY’s mission Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of demonstrated experience and success in development, fundraising, or sales Experience with research and relationship mapping Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills Strong knowledge of one of the following: LA-based foundations and corporate philanthropy Board development and management, including major gifts Los Angeles and California government funding opportunities Strong ability to prioritize Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Flexibility and ability to adapt to rapid change Proven organizational and problem-solving skills Proven skills managing multiple details Demonstrated ability to work independently and with minimal oversight Exceptional interpersonal and teamwork skills, including a sense of humor Preferred: K-12 experience COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience. CFY also offers a generous benefits package. Application Instructions TO APPLY: Please send a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position, your current compensation and stating how you heard about this opportunity, to jobs@cfy.org using the following conventions: Subject line: CFY-LA Senior Manager, Special Projects Cover Letter: yourfirstname_yourlastname_coverletter.doc Resume: yourfirstname_yourlastname_resume.doc Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. CFY is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds. Find out more by visiting the organization’s web site»

Title

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Job Information

CFY is a national education non-profit that helps students in low-income communities, together with their teachers and families, harness the power of digital learning to improve educational outcomes.

CFY pursues this mission through the combination of its groundbreaking K-12 learning platform, PowerMyLearning.com, and its on-the-ground direct service initiative, the CFY Digital Learning Program. PowerMyLearning makes best-in-class digital learning activities easily accessible and usable to meet the full range of K-12 learning needs. It is an integral part of CFY’s Digital Learning Program which is conducted in partnership with low-income public schools to increase home technology access, extend learning beyond the classroom, and deeply engage parents in the learning process. The program provides training for teachers, students and their parents along with a free broadband-ready home computer loaded with educational software and 24×7 bilingual help desk support.

To date, CFY has served more than 50,000 families at hundreds of schools nationwide and has demonstrated significant impact on student achievement, student engagement, parental confidence, and high-speed Internet adoption. To extend the impact of its work even further, CFY operates an Affiliate Network of over 30 organizations in more than 20 states and the District of Columbia.

For more information, please visit www.cfy.org.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Senior Manager, Special Projects is a new position and s/he will play a pivotal role in driving the sustainability and fundraising efforts of CFY-Los Angeles in close collaboration with the CFY-Los Angeles Co-Director and CFY-National’s development department. The Senior Manager reports directly to the CFY-Los Angeles Co- Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Drive the execution of CFY-Los Angeles’ strategic sustainability plan working closely with the LA Co-Director.
Work closely with LA Co-Director on local board development and management including defining the composition of the board and determining how the board can best be leveraged.
Help identify new opportunities (board member prospects, government opportunities, foundation grants, major gifts) and work with the national development team to conduct research and manage workflow process.
Strategize how to secure meetings to pursue opportunities, leverage the connections of board members and other CFY constituents, and work with the LA Co-Director and Executive Assistant on executing that strategy.
Work closely with the LA Co-Director to prioritize the scheduling of meetings and help prepare for these meetings so as to maximize effectiveness.
Track relationships among prospects, donors, board members and other CFY constituents.
Work with the Executive Assistant on a process to enhance the productivity of the LA Co-Director through tracking next steps, writing thank you-note templates, and documenting meeting notes.
Act as primary liaison with the national development team and attend all internal development meetings with the LA Co-Director and some external meetings when warranted.
Track all touch points using CFY’s donor database and ensure database is consistently up to date.
Take on special projects that are analytical and/or tactical in nature as they relate to sustainability/fundraising.
General Team Responsibilities
- Participate in CFY-Los Angeles weekly team meetings.
- Attend training, including in-house training. Be prepared to discuss concepts learned with team members, find ways to apply learning at CFY-Los Angeles.
- Manage up, by being proactive and keeping manager informed of changing priorities
- Understand and communicate the mission to staff, clients, donors, and other stakeholders.
- Model and hold other staff members accountable to CFY-Los Angeles Cultural Values.
- All other duties as necessary.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Passion for CFY’s mission
Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of demonstrated experience and success in development, fundraising, or sales
Experience with research and relationship mapping
Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills
Strong knowledge of one of the following:
LA-based foundations and corporate philanthropy
Board development and management, including major gifts
Los Angeles and California government funding opportunities
Strong ability to prioritize
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Flexibility and ability to adapt to rapid change
Proven organizational and problem-solving skills
Proven skills managing multiple details
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with minimal oversight
Exceptional interpersonal and teamwork skills, including a sense of humor

Preferred:

K-12 experience

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience. CFY also offers a generous benefits package.

Application Instructions

TO APPLY: Please send a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position, your current compensation and stating how you heard about this opportunity, to jobs@cfy.org using the following conventions:

Subject line: CFY-LA Senior Manager, Special Projects

Cover Letter: yourfirstname_yourlastname_coverletter.doc

Resume: yourfirstname_yourlastname_resume.doc

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

CFY is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Find out more by visiting the organization’s web site»

Title	DIRECTOR OF HUMAN CAPITAL AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Location	Santa Monica, CA
Job Information	Job Responsibilities Develop relationships with professionals and potential employers across careers and disciplines that can mentor Scholars and consider Milken Scholars for employment opportunities. Aid Milken Scholars in pursuing career opportunities by offering access to connections and resources, career advice and guidance on next steps in career and life decisions, including internships, job placement, and career transition. Maintain an accurate database of potential employers and contacts. Help maintain up-to-date records on Milken Scholar career paths. Assist in planning of events and operation of Milken Scholars program. Coordinate medical advice and services between Foundation senior staff and Scholars. Travel to meet with Scholars and potential employers and to assist with new Scholar business ventures as needed. Coordinate meetings between Scholars and leaders in business, government, and other areas of national and international impact. Help explore the possibility of the Milken Scholars Program becoming a public charity. Close and ongoing communication and coordination with Milken Scholars Staff, in particular the Directors, Alumni Director, and Program Coordinator. Required Skills and Qualifications M.A. or M.S. required, M.B.A. highly preferable At least 5 years work experience demonstrating skills as outlined in this job description Interpersonal and demonstrated verbal communication skills to interact and form lasting relationships with high level and high profile business leaders and Foundation Co-Founders and Senior Staff In-depth knowledge and understanding of careers and career paths across disciplines and geographic locations around the globe, especially South America and Asia Understanding of professional development and career path needs of high achieving individuals Demonstrated skills in human relations, business administration, written communications, organization, planning, creativity and collaboration Ability to work independently with minimum supervision How To Apply All qualified applicants should send an applicant statement as defined below and current resume with salary history, and the names, titles, and phone numbers of three references to careers@mff.org Your references would not be contacted without your knowledge. Applicant Statement Please review these web sites: www.mff.org www.mff.org/scholars Prepare a statement of one page or less in which you illustrate how your experience and skills will contribute to the Scholars program and people, and the unique qualities you could bring to the position as described in this document.

Title

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN CAPITAL AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Location

Santa Monica, CA

Job Information

Job Responsibilities

Develop relationships with professionals and potential employers across careers and disciplines that can mentor Scholars and consider Milken Scholars for employment opportunities.
Aid Milken Scholars in pursuing career opportunities by offering access to connections and resources, career advice and guidance on next steps in career and life decisions, including internships, job placement, and career transition.
Maintain an accurate database of potential employers and contacts.
Help maintain up-to-date records on Milken Scholar career paths.
Assist in planning of events and operation of Milken Scholars program.
Coordinate medical advice and services between Foundation senior staff and Scholars.
Travel to meet with Scholars and potential employers and to assist with new Scholar business ventures as needed.
Coordinate meetings between Scholars and leaders in business, government, and other areas of national and international impact.
Help explore the possibility of the Milken Scholars Program becoming a public charity.
Close and ongoing communication and coordination with Milken Scholars Staff, in particular the Directors, Alumni Director, and Program Coordinator.

Required Skills and Qualifications

M.A. or M.S. required, M.B.A. highly preferable
At least 5 years work experience demonstrating skills as outlined in this job description
Interpersonal and demonstrated verbal communication skills to interact and form lasting relationships with high level and high profile business leaders and Foundation Co-Founders and Senior Staff
In-depth knowledge and understanding of careers and career paths across disciplines and geographic locations around the globe, especially South America and Asia
Understanding of professional development and career path needs of high achieving individuals
Demonstrated skills in human relations, business administration, written communications, organization, planning, creativity and collaboration
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

How To Apply

All qualified applicants should send an applicant statement as defined below and current resume with salary history, and the names, titles, and phone numbers of three references to careers@mff.org

Your references would not be contacted without your knowledge.

Applicant Statement

Please review these web sites:

www.mff.org

www.mff.org/scholars

Prepare a statement of one page or less in which you illustrate how your experience and skills will contribute to the Scholars program and people, and the unique qualities you could bring to the position as described in this document.

Title	SENIOR DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Location	Los Angeles, CA
Job Information	LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau is a nonprofit sales and marketing organization for the LA area’s tourism and hospitality industries. Our success as a bureau is highly dependent on the success of our individual staff members, and our most significant priority is to recruit, train and retain employees of the highest caliber. We invite talented professionals seeking a career in destination sales and marketing to submit their resumes. A college degree in a field such as business, marketing, economics or psychology, as well as a track record of two or more years in a related line of work, is required for management positions. Candidates for non-management positions may be tested for typing and other pertinent skills. To apply for a position, please send your resume to: Antoinette Lara at LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau, 333 S. Hope St., 18th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017; or fax to 213-452-1403; or e-mail to hr@lainc.us. No phone calls, please. Job Summary Leverage the resources available throughout LA INC. to secure incremental revenue through strategic partnerships. Develop and monitor strategic partnership sales strategy and budget. Initiate high level sales and renewal meetings with prospective and current strategic partners. Develop and customize sales presentations targeted for potential partners. Oversee contracts and execution of activation elements within the contracts. Manage internal and external communications related to strategic partners. Identify cross promotional opportunities with partners. Facilitate regular partner meetings and the annual partner summit. Directly supervise support staff, activation elements, value on investment recap reports and partner communications. In general, increase revenue though development of LA INC cash sponsors, program cash sponsors, media partnerships, trade partners and co-op partners. Job Requirements Education/Training College degree with a minimum of five years experience in sponsorships. Business Degree preferred. Knowledge of sponsorships, sales, activation, recap reports, contract compliance preferred. Skills Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple projects. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Solid computer software skills, including presentations, ACT or and database management programs Superb interpersonal abilities and phone etiquette Capacity to work efficiently and independently, and able to meet new challenges. While not a prerequisite, knowledge of the Los Angeles area, IEG sponsorship industry standards and procedures, and function of a not-for-profit association would be helpful. Key Responsibilities Leverage the resources throughout LA INC. to ensure synergy, maximize incremental revenue and safeguard sponsors from competitors messaging Develop and monitor sponsorship sales and servicing strategy, budget goals and expenses, to be approved by the President & CEO Identify and prioritize prospective sponsors Participate in select high level sales and renewal meetings Oversee sponsorship contracts Serve as main strategic point person for high level relationships with sponsors Identify cross-promotion opportunities among corporate partners Oversee the management and upkeep of the sales/servicing database Manage internal and external communications related to sponsorship in cooperation with other departments, specifically media relations 10. Work with research department to customize LA INC. audience research studies to include sponsor related questions and develop a customized survey for sponsors 11. Oversee annual sponsorship survey to determine partner satisfaction levels 12. Work with agency to produce Value On Investment reports 13. Facilitate annual Sponsor Summit 14. Directly supervise the Strategic Partnerships Manager and Salesperson Additional Sales Responsibilities (until Salesperson is hired) 15. Serves as lead salesperson for new sales and assists with renewals 16. Customize master sales materials for targeted companies. Prepare promotional overlays based on prospect hot buttons 17. Negotiate sponsorship deal terms 18. Submit changes in packaging and targeting strategy for approval 19. Once sponsor is secured, facilitate ongoing and regular meeting with sponsors to discuss implementation of activation strategies, progress of accomplishing objectives and satisfaction levels 20. Work with Strategic Partnerships Servicing Manager to ensure all contract elements are understood for fulfillment purposes 21. Serve as liaison with LA INC. staff and agency to determine elements in contract and ensure those benefits will be executed once contract is in place…advertising, web, literature distribution, signage, hospitality, etc. 22. Facilitate cross promotional ideas among sponsors to include in potential contract 23. Involvement in ongoing meetings for contract execution and implementation details 24. Work with sponsor to determine methods to measure the success of their partnership before contract is in place. 25. Participate in development of customized sponsor fulfillment reports 26. Assist sponsors in tracking results of their partnership with LA INC. by quarterly return on investment reports 27. Maintain sales/prospect database and generate weekly activity report. 28. Assist in coordination of annual Sponsor Summit 29. Other projects and sponsorship responsibilities as assigned. Compensation: A competitive compensation package that includes health insurance, vacation, sick benefits, participation in our 401(k) Plan and Pension Plan, as well as parking.

Title

SENIOR DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Job Information

LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau is a nonprofit sales and marketing organization for the LA area’s tourism and hospitality industries. Our success as a bureau is highly dependent on the success of our individual staff members, and our most significant priority is to recruit, train and retain employees of the highest caliber.

We invite talented professionals seeking a career in destination sales and marketing to submit their resumes. A college degree in a field such as business, marketing, economics or psychology, as well as a track record of two or more years in a related line of work, is required for management positions. Candidates for non-management positions may be tested for typing and other pertinent skills.

To apply for a position, please send your resume to: Antoinette Lara at LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau, 333 S. Hope St., 18th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017; or fax to 213-452-1403; or e-mail to hr@lainc.us. No phone calls, please.

Job Summary

Leverage the resources available throughout LA INC. to secure incremental revenue through strategic partnerships. Develop and monitor strategic partnership sales strategy and budget. Initiate high level sales and renewal meetings with prospective and current strategic partners. Develop and customize sales presentations targeted for potential partners. Oversee contracts and execution of activation elements within the contracts. Manage internal and external communications related to strategic partners. Identify cross promotional opportunities with partners. Facilitate regular partner meetings and the annual partner summit. Directly supervise support staff, activation elements, value on investment recap reports and partner communications. In general, increase revenue though development of LA INC cash sponsors, program cash sponsors, media partnerships, trade partners and co-op partners.

Job Requirements

Education/Training

College degree with a minimum of five years experience in sponsorships. Business Degree preferred. Knowledge of sponsorships, sales, activation, recap reports, contract compliance preferred.

Skills

Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple projects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Solid computer software skills, including presentations, ACT or and database management programs
Superb interpersonal abilities and phone etiquette
Capacity to work efficiently and independently, and able to meet new challenges.

While not a prerequisite, knowledge of the Los Angeles area, IEG sponsorship industry standards and procedures, and function of a not-for-profit association would be helpful.

Key Responsibilities

Leverage the resources throughout LA INC. to ensure synergy, maximize incremental revenue and safeguard sponsors from competitors messaging
Develop and monitor sponsorship sales and servicing strategy, budget goals and expenses, to be approved by the President & CEO
Identify and prioritize prospective sponsors
Participate in select high level sales and renewal meetings
Oversee sponsorship contracts
Serve as main strategic point person for high level relationships with sponsors
Identify cross-promotion opportunities among corporate partners
Oversee the management and upkeep of the sales/servicing database
Manage internal and external communications related to sponsorship in cooperation with other departments, specifically media relations

10. Work with research department to customize LA INC. audience research studies to include sponsor related questions and develop a customized survey for sponsors

11. Oversee annual sponsorship survey to determine partner satisfaction levels

12. Work with agency to produce Value On Investment reports

13. Facilitate annual Sponsor Summit

14. Directly supervise the Strategic Partnerships Manager and Salesperson

Additional Sales Responsibilities (until Salesperson is hired)

15. Serves as lead salesperson for new sales and assists with renewals

16. Customize master sales materials for targeted companies. Prepare promotional overlays based on prospect hot buttons

17. Negotiate sponsorship deal terms

18. Submit changes in packaging and targeting strategy for approval

19. Once sponsor is secured, facilitate ongoing and regular meeting with sponsors to discuss implementation of activation strategies, progress of accomplishing objectives and satisfaction levels

20. Work with Strategic Partnerships Servicing Manager to ensure all contract elements are understood for fulfillment purposes

21. Serve as liaison with LA INC. staff and agency to determine elements in contract and ensure those benefits will be executed once contract is in place…advertising, web, literature distribution, signage, hospitality, etc.

22. Facilitate cross promotional ideas among sponsors to include in potential contract

23. Involvement in ongoing meetings for contract execution and implementation details

24. Work with sponsor to determine methods to measure the success of their partnership before contract is in place.

25. Participate in development of customized sponsor fulfillment reports

26. Assist sponsors in tracking results of their partnership with LA INC. by quarterly return on investment reports

27. Maintain sales/prospect database and generate weekly activity report.

28. Assist in coordination of annual Sponsor Summit

29. Other projects and sponsorship responsibilities as assigned.

Compensation: A competitive compensation package that includes health insurance, vacation, sick benefits, participation in our 401(k) Plan and Pension Plan, as well as parking.

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