Position Summary

NFTE is looking for a passionate, innovative, collaborative professional with strong relationship management skills to join our Development team and help lead the organization’s corporate, individual & foundation fundraising. The Development Director reports to the Vice President, Development and will work closely with the regional and headquarters development teams as well as with the regional program team. The Development Director is responsible for building and implementing the organization’s fundraising strategies, as well as maintaining and growing a multi-million-dollar portfolio comprised of Mid-Atlantic, multi-regional, and national donors. The Development Director is a member of NFTE’s national fundraising team which is responsible for the organization’s overall FY18 contributions goal of $17.7 million.

Role and Responsibilities

• Manage the Mid-Atlantic Regional fundraising portfolio; ensure that all grant/gift deliverables are accomplished on time and in the highest quality manner to support strong year over year donation renewals and whenever possible upgrades; maintain accurate regional pipeline.
• Lead cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of contributions through planned, targeted strategies including research, pitch creation, proposal and appeal writing, meetings, and reporting.
• Develop and implement donor acquisition strategy with national Development team to identify and pursue new corporate, individual and foundation partners with significant giving capacity to support NFTE’s regional, national and global programming.
• Ensure proper and timely recognition of donors with ongoing stewardship and relevant programmatic engagement.
• Manage NFTE’s Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington DC Regional Advisory Boards, and work with other regional and national Board members as appropriate.
• Represent NFTE at regional and national events and programs.
• Be highly knowledgeable of NFTE’s goals, program model, culture, and key stakeholders.
• Oversee all necessary fundraising administration to ensure proper and accurate gift processing, tracking, and reporting internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required; experience with Raiser’s Edge and/or Salesforce preferred.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in fundraising with emphasis on corporate and major gift fundraising preferred.
• Excellent relationship management skills (both internal to NFTE and with external partners).
• Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and grow donor relationships.
• Track record of achieving strong, measurable results with increasing responsibility while maintaining an inclusive, collaborative working style.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to clearly articulate complex programs, present exciting partnership opportunities, and report on progress and outcomes.
• Detail-oriented and embraces tools, systems, and processes for organization management and efficiency.
• Positive attitude with customer service orientation and willingness to “roll up shirtsleeves” as a fundraising generalist expected to get the work done.
• Must enjoy working in a fun, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to NFTE’s mission and core values.
• Ability to connect NFTE’s work and partnerships into the larger landscape of inter-related issues within education, employment, youth, and economic development.

Working Environment

• The position will be based and work from one of the three Mid-Atlantic office locations (Baltimore, Philadelphia, or Wash DC) and is expected to be on-site for standard business hours.
• The position will travel as necessary, locally, regionally, and nationally.
• The position will spend approximately 50% in the field and 50% in the office.
• Standard office work environment.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

To Apply:

Please attach your resume along with your cover letter. Combine both into a single MS Word or PDF document and upload only one file. In your cover letter please respond to the following 3 points:

• Your current or most recent salary and your salary requirements/expectations.
• Your experience as it directly relates to the requirements listed in the job description.
• Why you want to work for NFTE!

http://nfte.com/careers/#careers

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)
2401 Walnut Street, Suite 102
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is looking for a Director – Philadelphia Metro.

To be considered for this position all applicants must apply through the NFTE website http://www.nfte.com under “Get Involved” (http://www.nfte.com/get-involved/job-opportunities) where the role is listed “Director – Philadelphia Metro.” Detailed application instructions are below.

The person selected for this role will be responsible for driving regional market strategies and earned revenue of NFTE’s products and programs while overseeing support services of programming within the K-12 education market. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be responsible for providing direct support to NFTE schools and teachers (our customer), this position will play a critical role in helping NFTE achieve its mission to provide high quality program and product support. For this position the candidate will be an entrepreneurial, highly-experienced, engagement and implementation leader who has a track record in building and growing sales in the K-12 market and supporting in-school and out of school programming that targets communities in which at least 50% of students are eligible for free or reduced price lunch. As such, the candidate will need to have an understanding and affinity for the non-profit sector and lead NFTE’s interest in partnering with districts and schools to create needs-aligned solutions designed to improve student outcomes.

This Director – Philadelphia Metro will work closely with the SVP, Operations & Engagement and other Executive Management Team (EMT) members to strategize big-picture goals & outcomes, develop tactical plans, but also roll up sleeves and execute at the regional level.

http://nfte.applytojob.com/apply/pWTklD/Director-Philadelphia-Metro

Reserve your complimentary seat for the Philadelphia Metro area’s largest and most exciting student business plan competition, to see our top student competitors vie for a top prize of $1500 and the chance to compete in the national finals in New York City. NFTE’s annual challenge celebrates the power of entrepreneurship education and gives you a sneak peek inside the minds of our young aspiring entrepreneurs!

• Student Business Showcase and Dinner Reception
• Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge and Awards Ceremony
• Student Showcase resumes with Dessert Reception
• Lots of parking nearby!

Interested in sponsoring NFTE or this event? Please contact Carrie.Fuller@nfte.com.

Tue, May 23, 2017
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT

Location
WHYY
150 North Sixth Street

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nfte-philadelphia-metro-youth-entrepreneurship-challenge-may-23-tickets-31837144757

We still have three exciting opportunities this spring for you to get involved and volunteer with us!

Friday, May 5, 2017 | an exciting opportunity to volunteer to judge 10th and 11th graders at Roxborough High School as they pitch their App business ideas through our Startup Tech program!

This event will take place from approximately 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Friday, May 5, 2017
Interested and available? Sign up by clicking HERE
https://volunteer.nfte.com/HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page?id=a2I80000000KiXW
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 | our NFTE Philadelphia 2017 Quarterfinal and Semifinal rounds on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 – we need 25 volunteer judges and 9 volunteer time keepers/score tabulators!

This event has two rounds – our Quarterfinal round in the morning from approximately 9 AM to 12 PM, and our Semifinal round in the afternoon from approximately 1 PM to 3 PM
Interested and available? Sign up by clicking HERE for the morning round (https://volunteer.nfte.com/HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page?id=a2I80000000KfcY) or HERE for the afternoon round (https://volunteer.nfte.com/HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page?id=a2I80000000Kfcd).
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 | an exciting opportunity to volunteer to judge 7th and 8th graders at Memphis Street Academy as they pitch their App business ideas through our Startup Tech program!

This event will take place from approximately 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Interested and available? Sign up by clicking HERE
https://volunteer.nfte.com/HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page?id=a2I80000000KiXb
Have more questions/want more information? Simply email Annie, NFTE Philadelphia’s Program Manager, at annem@nfte.com

Finally, we hope you will join us at the 2017 NFTE Philadelphia Regional Final Round and Student Showcase!

On Tuesday, May 23, 2017, NFTE Philadelphia will celebrate another successful school year with the final round of our regional business plan competition and an exciting student showcase of business ideas from each of our partner schools!

Reserve your spot and claim your complimentary ticket by clicking below:
http://www.nfte.com/regional-youth-entrepreneurship-challenge-philadelphia-metro-0

As always, please share with your networks! We always welcome new volunteers into the NFTE family with open arms!! If you have any questions or need any more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Please take a look at our list of schools and the date(s) and time(s) of their Business Plan Competitions. If you have just a few hours to volunteer your time on one of the dates, please take just a few minutes to sign up!

To volunteer, go to: http://volunteer.nfte.com/ and enter a Philadelphia zip code.  You’ll see a long list of “classroom competition” opportunities with the appropriate dates and times.

Some notes to consider:

• Each time slot needs 3 judges. If a time slot is full, please consider signing up for another slot.
• All of our schools are within an hour drive of downtown Philadelphia. If you do not have access to a car, we can arrange a ride for you on the day of the competition.
• Any school listed more than once is a school that has multiple NFTE classes. While you are not required to sign up for each time slot, if you are able to sign up for more than one time slot, please do so!
• If your company or organization would like to reserve all three slots (or all competition dates) for a particular school, please email Annie at your earliest convenience!

Once you have signed up, Annie will be in contact with you regarding a brief phone call for competition orientation and other logistics for that business plan competition date.

We are so appreciative of your time and consideration – we couldn’t do this without you!

Contact Annie McGuirk at anne.mcguirk@nfte.com for any questions.

Have you ever thought of starting your own business?
Do you have a business already?
Are you interested in learning how your hobby can make you money?
Do you want to be your own boss?
Do you want to win awards and earn money?

If you answer YES to any of the following questions…we are looking for YOU!!!
Become an ENTREPRENEUR! Join NFTE’s Summer BizCamp® TODAY!

The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship Philadelphia is offering a 2-week summer camp for students ages 14-18, to be held at City CoHo Philly Nexus, 2401 Walnut Street, Suite 102 from July 11-22, 2016, 2016. At the end of the program, students will pitch an original business idea and compete for cash awards to fund their entrepreneurial endeavors.

Application Deadline: JUNE 15, 2016

Application Process

The NFTE selection committee will review all applications and recommendations. Selections will be based on the applicant’s answers to of the essay questions and their recommendations. Please complete all attached forms, incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who turn in their completed application, recommendations, and supporting documents will receive a notice of application status by June 24, 2016.

Submitting Your Application
To submit your completed application, you may choose one of the three options listed below. Your recommenders will then use the same method of submission with their part of the application. Please note that for your application to be considered complete you must have submitted all of your materials and your recommenders must have submitted all of their materials by the application deadline.

1. Email (Preferred): All documents should be send as attachments to annem@nfte.com by Wednesday, June 15. *Recommenders for students who email their applications must also submit their recommendations via email as attachments and should include the name of the student being recommended in the email’s subject line.

2. Fax: You may fax your application to Anne McGuirk at NFTE Philadelphia FAX# 215-689-3877 including the name of the student in the subject line. *Recommenders for students who fax their applications must also submit their recommendations via fax and should include the name of the student being recommended in the fax’s subject line.
3. Mail: You may mail your application to the address below. All materials must be postmarked by Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Please note that, if you chose to mail your application, your recommendation must be included in your materials. Your recommender should sign and date the seal of the envelope that contains their recommendation and return it to you to be included with your other materials.
Attn: Anne McGuirk
2401 Walnut Street, Suite 102
Philadelphia, PA 19103

To obtain an application, or if you have any questions about how to submit your application, please email Anne McGuirk at annem@nfte.com or call 267-969-2347.

Brief Background
In 2014, the Pennsylvania Apartment Association and the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship in Philadelphia created a place-based experience for NFTE alumni who competed in our semi-business plan competition. To date, NFTE has secured 11 internships with leading property management companies located in Philadelphia (PA), Abington (PA), Jenkintown (PA), Wilmington (DE), and New Castle (DE).

Relationship to Entrepreneurship
Through NFTE, entrepreneurship education is a tool that equips young people to not only start businesses and create jobs, but also to be opportunity-focused, flexible employees ready to fill opportunities.

As an example, at Evergreen Apartment Group, NFTE Alum Bret Zicarelli (from Newark High School) started with a two day “class” on the fundamentals of investing in real estate, abc’s of property management, and the structure and systems for the company. After his initial training, Bret spent one week working in the Corporate Office, one week working in the leasing and applicant management part of operations, one week working in the area of tenant management, and one week working with the accounting department.

When Bret was asked about his internship experience and whether Evergreen Apartment Group would be beneficial to his future career, Brett explained, “at most companies, you don’t get the chance to meet the owners, the ability to interact with the owners, to see their dedication, and to see what it takes to run a successful business. This is an extremely valuable opportunity. In my future career, this will not only help me be a better employee, but going forward if I ever want to become an entrepreneur, the Wolfgangs serve as a prime example of good business leaders”.

2016 Property Management Internship (PMP)

NFTE is in a position to provide a pipeline of our dynamic NFTE students to property managers and apartment owners in the Philadelphia Metro region via PAA. PMP attracts high school seniors and pre-college students, 18 years and older, who have completed the NFTE program with a grade of B or better. By partnering with an outstanding property management company, NFTE alums have the opportunity to learn about the many opportunities in the field of property management.

General Internship Responsibilities

Property management companies are seeking energetic young people who can bring fresh and new perspectives on how they operate or can improve their businesses. NFTE Interns will have the following general responsibilities:

 Successfully complete selected portions of the National Apartment Leasing Professional Online Course and accept on-the-job training orientation.
 Assist with management of physical inventory
 Assist in building, organizing, and updating contact and listing information databases
 Display dependability, pride and positive outlook in all tasks
 Collect market data on rent & sale transactions
 Assist to prepare proposals and marketing packages
 Assist in Business Development if desired (calling/emailing/etc.)
 Assemble and preparing PowerPoint presentations and marketing materials
 Contacting leasing representatives and landlords for site-specific information
 Prepare regular status reports for internal and external distribution
 Learn about investment properties, tenant relationships and sales
 Provide social media support

These responsibilities will help the intern to complete work that will benefit the company. In addition, employees within the company have the opportunity to mentor a promising student and the chance to have new ideas and motivation to put their best foot forward in the eyes of the intern.

The Interview Process and Selection Schedule

January – February: Confirm Property Management Companies and issue letter of engagement
February – April: Training program for Property Management Company representatives
May: On-line course available to prospective interns.

June: (1) Interviews with prospective students.
(2) Interviews set up with prospective apartment companies and students
(3) Confirmation of interns with companies.
(4) Orientation meeting at PAA or NFTE offices

July 5th: Internship Begins

August 26th: Internship Concludes WITH Closing Ceremony Dinner!

October: Bonus Awards

For more information and to get the application, contact:

Anne McGuirk
Program Manager
w: 267-969-2347
anne.mcguirk@nfte.com

Applications are due ASAP, interviews will happen in the month of June, and the internship begins in July!