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Director of Development: Full-time Staff Member

Overview

The mission of National Student Partnerships (NSP) is to direct the energy and innovation of young people toward ensuring that all community members have access to the services, opportunities, and attention that they need to pursue employment, self-sufficiency, and personal success.  NSP operates a national network of drop-in resource centers, co-located with community organizations and staffed by student volunteers (“advocates”) from area colleges and universities.  Advocates work one-on-one with low-income community members, providing intensive on-site and referral services in employment, housing, legal aid, and healthcare. NSP currently runs programs in 12 sites across the county, and has engaged over 4,000 students and served over 25,000 clients since its founding.

Position

NSP seeks a high-energy, goal-oriented, and driven leader to direct the daily operations of its Development Department, and supervise a growing team of fundraising and communications professionals. Working closely with the CEO and the National Board of Directors, the Director of Development will be responsible for structuring and executing NSP’s annual revenue strategy and public affairs activities.  The Director would be expected to manage all aspects of the fundraising budget as well as implement creative strategies for substantial growth over the next five years.

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the CEO, lead the development of NSP’s long and short-term fundraising strategies
• Design, build, and strengthen internal fundraising processes and systems
• In coordination with the CEO, manage all aspects of donor outreach including deepening current major donor relationships and developing new ones through rigorous prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship activities
• Manage, support, and supervise development team and external consultants as appropriate to maximize involvement and impact
• Diversify and grow NSP’s funding base by maximizing opportunities around foundation, corporation, high net-worth individuals, NSP alumni, and event fundraising
• Ensure that the development team strategically nurtures and manages the (current and potential) donor base, increasing renewal and upgrade rates
• Work closely with the CEO and National Board of Directors to determine Board of Directors’ contribution to NSP’s fundraising plan and support the Board of Director’s fundraising efforts
• Help prepare budgets and forecasts and work closely with the CEO and Director of Finance and Operations to manage revenue goals, including creating monthly revenue reports
• Manage and oversee successful execution of NSP’s annual fundraising events in multiple New York, DC, and Chicago
• Oversee development and ongoing enhancement and publication of NSP’s collateral materials, including newsletters, the annual report, event invitations/programs, and the development of donor specific brochures
• Help support NSP’s re-naming and re-branding initiative to better match NSP’s external brand with the power of our on-the-ground work
• Provide support to CEO for all aspects of fundraising including leveraging the CEO’s time in cultivating high-potential donors and prospects
• Write and edit corporate and foundation grant proposals
• Provide support to NSP Local Offices in their fundraising efforts
• Track all donor information and communication using Sage Fundraising 50

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience managing fundraising and development functions (preferably in an entrepreneurial nonprofit environment)
• Prior experience developing and managing strategic fundraising plans while building the necessary systems to support growth
• Demonstrated success developing and cultivating relationships with a wide variety of constituents: corporations, foundations, high net-worth individuals, etc.
• Communications experience including knowledge of PR and brand management and ability to develop strategic messaging
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to mentor, coach, and supervise development professionals early in their careers
• Strong organization and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Youthful spirit, energetic, self-motivated, and a team player
• Commitment to the mission and vision of NSP
• Bachelor’s degree required

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual interested in helping to shape the direction of an innovative and growing nonprofit.

Compensation
Commensurate with experience. Compensation package includes salary, full healthcare coverage (including dental and vision), disability and life insurance, PDA/cell phone coverage, professional development opportunities, the option to participate in a 403(b) payroll savings plan with employer match, and four weeks paid vacation in the first year of employment.

How to Apply
Please send resume and cover letter addressing specific interest in NSP and this position to joinus@nspnet.org. Email title must read: “Director of Development.”

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Program Associate/AmeriCorps*VISTA – Full Time

National Student Partnerships(NSP) is currently seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to serve as the AmeriCorps*VISTA Program Associates in NSP’s National Office in Washington, DC.  Program Associates substantially contribute to NSP’s growth and progress by offering critical support to the National Office staff, as well as the organization’s twelve Local Offices across the country.  As one of the three Program Associates, you will have the opportunity to gain critical insight into the inner-workings of a non-profit organization, develop valuable professional skills, and play a central role in the daily operations and management of a national organization.

Program Associates must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, impeccable written and oral communication skills, and have the ability to work effectively both independently and with a team. Like NSP’s staff members, Program Associates must be committed to the philosophy that college and university students have tremendous talents and unique capabilities that can and should be harnessed to make significant contributions to their surrounding communities. 

Responsibilities Will Include the Following:

The three Program Associates will function as a cohesive unit, contributing to the programmatic initiatives of the National Office, and providing support to each other’s specific work plans. Together, the PA team will be responsible for: compiling best practice documents to be disseminated to Local Offices, conducting monthly Site Coordinator conference calls to promote communication between the Local Offices, assisting with Development work in the National Office, and supporting the larger Program and National Office Teams.

Furthermore, each Program Associate will be responsible for individual work plans. The three areas of focus are Recruitment, Trainings and Event Planning, and Evaluation and Strategic Development.

Recruitment

• Review incoming applications and conduct 1st round interviews for Site Coordinator, Summer Director, the National Office Intern, and VISTA positions
• Assist Program Managers and Director of Programs in hiring decisions
• Attend national and local Career Fairs to recruit potential candidates
• Update and manage position descriptions on AmeriCorps and other critical recruitment websites
• Research and implement an effective national recruitment strategy to diversify applicant pool and increase NSP’s name recognition on college campuses
• Provide motivational support to regional staff via birthday cards and care packages

Training and Event Planning

• Spearhead organization, logistics, and planning of Annual Leadership Summit, Early Service Training, and other ongoing training and celebration events throughout the year
• Conduct and compile volunteer and Site Coordinator surveys to assess strength and weaknesses of training events
• Advertise and acquire sponsors for the Annual Leadership Summit and ongoing trainings
• Organize and send weekly digests to local offices to communicate important updates from the National Office

Evaluation and Strategic Development:

• Manage and troubleshoot online database systems
• Evaluate and report monthly progress of Local Offices
• Participate in Local Office planning sessions to set quantitative goals for client service
• Create presentations on NSP indicators of success for the NSP Board of Directors and potential foundation and corporation donors
• Manage implementation and analysis of reporting earmarks such as the Student Experience Survey and the Client Satisfaction Survey
• Serve as mentor for the National Student Advisory Board

The Key Details:

• Requirements: All majors and career interests are encouraged to apply. Must have a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Dates: The two years of service begin in June. However, we will still consider excellent candidates who can only commit to one year.
• Location: Washington, DC
• Training: NSP National Office will provide Program Associates with paid pre-service and ongoing trainings in Washington, DC.
• Living Allowance: National Student Partnerships is currently a member of AmeriCorps, the national service network. Through this relationship, the Program Associates will be given a living stipend of approximately $11,000/year from the Corporation of National Service.
• Education Award/Stipend: Upon completion of the year of service, Program Associates will be eligible to receive a $4,725 education award at the end of each year of service ($9,450 over the two years), which may be used to pay back qualified student loans or for future education, as long as he/she has not previously received AmeriCorps education awards.
• Housing: Program Associates will receive a $200 monthly housing stipend from NSP.
• Health Care: The Corporation for National Service provides health care benefits for Program Associates.
• Other Benefits: As long as the Program Associate has not previously served as an AmeriCorps Member, he/she is eligible to receive loan forbearance on qualified student loans during his/her term of service.

To Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter to the Recruitment Associate via email to jobs@nspnet.org. Applicants must also submit an AmeriCorps*VISTA application found on the AmeriCorps recruiting site at https://my.americorps.gov. (Note: Please enter your references’ e-mail addresses where appropriate in the AmeriCorps application; they will then be e-mailed a link to the AmeriCorps application reference form, which they will submit on-line. Similarly, once you submit your AmeriCorps application on-line, we will receive electronic notification of its submission.)

Once all application materials have been reviewed, candidates will be contacted to schedule personal or telephone interviews. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application today!

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Site Coordinator/ AmeriCorps*National Direct Member - Full Time

National Student Partnerships seeks individuals from diverse backgrounds, who are independent, intelligent, and driven leaders, to serve as part of our elite corps of NSP Site Coordinators. We seek out individuals who are passionate about community development and believe that young people armed with ingenuity and dedication can fight poverty in their surrounding communities.

NSP Site Coordinators must demonstrate flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to take on challenging management scenarios. They must possess excellent interpersonal skills to drive collaboration with low-income residents, community leaders, and NSP national office staff.

Since 1998, over 75 recent graduates have served as NSP Site Coordinators through AmeriCorps and have helped lead over 4,000 dedicated college students nationwide to translate NSP's founding vision into action by building a network of community resource centers that have affected the lives of over 25,000 impoverished clients and their families.

Responsibilities Will Include the Following:

• Manage your office's operations and infrastructure
• Engage your community by building and strengthening partnerships with community, business, and university organizations
• Enhance NSP's ability to serve our community members by attending meetings and trainings that address local poverty issues
• Oversee your office's advisory board
• Expand existing student volunteer corps
• Facilitate and develop volunteer training sessions
• Provide daily on-site support and motivation to NSP's student volunteers
• Lead, mentor, and manage NSP's student leadership teams
• Work one-on-one with low-income community members

The Key Details:

• Requirements: All majors and career interests are encouraged to apply. Must have a bachelor's degree and extensive community service experience.
• Location: NSP operates 12 sites across the U.S. located in: Baltimore, MD; Bronx, NY; Cambridge, MA; Chicago, IL; Evanston, IL; New Haven, CT; Philadelphia, PA (2 offices); Pittsburgh, PA; Richmond, VA; Somerville, MA; and Washington, DC. .
• Dates: The two years of service begin in July 1, 2008. However, we will still consider excellent candidates who can only commit to one year.
• Training: NSP National Office will provide all NSP Site Coordinators with paid pre- service and on-going trainings in Washington, DC throughout their two years of service.
• Living Allowance: National Student Partnerships is currently a member of AmeriCorps, the national service network. Through this relationship, NSP Site Coordinators will be given a living stipend of approximately $10,900/year by the Corporation of National Service.
• Education Award: Upon completion of the year of service, NSP Site Coordinators, who have not previously received AmeriCorps education awards, will be eligible to receive a $4,725 education award at the end of each year of service ($9,450 over the two years), which may be used to pay back qualified student loans or for future education.
• Housing: NSP Site Coordinators will receive a monthly housing stipend from NSP.
• Loan Forbearance: NSP Site Coordinators who have not previously served as AmeriCorps Members are eligible to receive loan forbearance on qualified student loans during their term of service.
• Health Care: The CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield network coverage includes:
  
  • $10 co-pays, including vision and dental coverage for exams
  • Reduced rates for other vision and dental treatments
  • NO DEDUCTIBLE
  • Access to nation-wide network of doctors, including specialists, searchable through an online database
  • Maximum prescription costs of $35 with generic costing $10
  • No caps on hospital costs
  • Preventative care included
    *This list does not include all of the coverage provided, but highlights some of the main benefits. For more information, please visit the CareFirst website at: www.carefirst.com and click on “Blue Preferred PPO.”

Once all application materials have been reviewed, candidates will be contacted to schedule personal or telephone interviews. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application today!

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Regional Program Manager: Full-time Staff Member
Location: Boston, MA or Philadelphia, PA

Organization Description

The mission of National Student Partnerships (NSP) is to direct the energy and innovation of young people toward ensuring that all community members have access to the services, opportunities, and attention that they need to pursue employment, self-sufficiency, and personal success. Since 1998, NSP has expanded its presence to 12 Local Offices in 11 cities, drawn over 4,000 student volunteers from over 40 leading partner universities into community service and civic engagement, and helped more than 25,000 low-income individuals and their families navigate the complex social services terrain. 

As a first step in its long-term expansion plan, NSP is poised to deepen its involvement in communities across the nation. Beginning in July 2008, NSP will focus its operations and growth aspirations in five major regions: Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, New York metro area, and Washington, DC metro area. Currently, each of NSP’s 12 Local Offices is supported by a Program Manager working from NSP’s National Office in Washington, DC, however, starting in May 2008, an increasingly regionalized organizational model will place the Program Managers out in the field. This transition will allow Program Managers to better understand local issues, forge relationships with key stakeholders in the community, build strong partnerships with universities and colleges, and explore the potential of expanding to new neighborhoods and communities. NSP is currently recruiting for Regional Program Managers in the Bostonand Philadelphia regions.

Position Description

NSP’s Regional Program Managers are responsible for supervising the operations of 2-3 NSP Local Offices. Program Managers are expected to play a hands-on role in the development of each NSP Local Office by overseeing office operations, managing NSP AmeriCorps*National Direct staff members and local university student volunteers, supervising and supporting client service, and utilizing internal systems and processes. Program Managers will be based in one of the Local Offices they support and are expected to travel to the other offices under their purview on a regular basis. The Regional Program Managers are members of the NSP Program Team and report directly to the Director of Programs, based in the National Office in Washington, DC.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Local Office and Staff Management
• Provide oversight, support, training, and direction to Site Coordinators and student volunteers with special attention to local volunteer management, training, and service delivery.
• Provide intensive consultation on client service and community outreach. 
• Ensure safety and security policy and procedures are being followed.
• With the support of NSP’s National Office, maintain, or in some cases establish, office infrastructure and provide ongoing oversight of Local Office finances and operations.
• Support student recruitment efforts at college and university campuses.

• Strategy, Evaluation, and Reporting
• Work with Local Offices to set annual goals that are in line with NSP’s strategic growth plan and are both ambitious and attainable.
• Drive superior performance against programmatic goals for each site individually and for the region cluster.
• Oversee reporting functions of Local Offices, compile monthly and quarterly status reports.

• Development and Communications
• Establish and strengthen partnerships with key community partners.
• With support from the National Office, engage key stakeholders and help grow a sustainable, diversified local funding base.

• Training
• Help to strategically inform the content of and potentially facilitate national (typically held 3x/year in Washington, DC) and local training sessions.
• Support the development and review of training and technical assistance resource materials.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Commitment to NSP’s mission and core values.
• Candidates are required to have a Masters in Social Work, Counseling, or associated field.  Licensure in social work (LSW,) or counseling (LPC) is preferred, and licensure eligibility is required. 
• 2-3 years professional experience preferred, but not required.
• Individuals with a background in direct service, policy work, or the service communities of the Boston or Philadelphia areas will be given special consideration.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in the start-up environment of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial organization. This involves flexibility, creativity, ability to take initiative, and a commitment to being a team player.
• Solid management skills including the ability to make difficult decisions and convey complicated and/or difficult information in a clear manner.
• Ability to work remotely.
• Willingness to travel and to work some weekends and evenings.

Compensation
Compensation is commensurate with experience. Compensation package includes salary, full coverage of health care (including dental and vision), cell phone/BlackBerry coverage, professional development budget, and opportunity to participate in payroll savings plan with employer match after the first year of employment.

How to Apply
Please send resume and cover letter addressing specific interest in NSP and this position to joinus@nspnet.org. Subject line should read: “Program Manager.”

Fall Internship Opportunities in Washington, DC - Part Time/Full Time

National Student Partnerships (NSP) is currently seeking motivated undergraduate and/or graduate students to serve as Program and Development-Communications Interns in our National Office in Washington, DC . NSP desires candidates who have the following qualifications: strong writing, organization, and computer skills (fluency in Excel is a plus); are willing to take initiative; can work independently as well as part of team; and have previous volunteer experience. NSP offers a supportive and fun office environment, where interns will gain valuable non-profit experience.

Program Intern Responsibilities Will Include the Following:

• Maintain NSP's Resource Guide with current national and local policies and legislation affecting low-income communities
• Assist in compilation of national and local monthly reports
• Research local community and national trends in issues of non- profit effectiveness and compare to NSP performance, creating excel spreadsheets, graphs, and charts when needed
• Monitor and update NSP's internal WIKI, NSPedia, our resource sharing database
• Help coordinate annual February leadership conference and annual June Site Coordinator and Summer Director trainings
• Assist with administrative duties: faxing, copying, organizing Program Office and files, and errands
• Opportunity to volunteer in the DC Local Office
• Other duties as assigned

Development Intern Responsibilities Will Include the Following:

• Research foundation and corporate funding leads
• Maintain organized and informative foundation and corporate records to ensure smooth operation of daily office functions
• Assist in research and writing of grant proposals
• Help monitor and maintain NSP website
• Produce NSP brochures and press packets
• Write press releases and media advisories
• Document NSP's past press clippings
• Generate revenue reports
• Write donor acknowledgement letters
• Enter donors' information into donor database
• Assist with administrative duties: collating and mailing solicitations, faxing, copying, and errands
• Opportunity to volunteer in local DC office
• Other duties as assigned

Fall/Spring Internship Details-Part-Time/ Full Time

• Tenure:
  • Start Date: Beginning of Semester/Academic Year
  • End date: End of Semester/Academic Year
  • Reasonable and flexible yet consistent schedule
• Part-time/Full time
• Unpaid
• Interns will also have the opportunity to shape the internship toward their individual background and personal interests as applied to the concepts of the organization.

To Apply
Please send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample (5-10 page paper written for college course) via email to jobs@nspnet.org. Please put "National Office Internship" in the subject line. Once all application materials have been reviewed, candidates will be contacted to schedule personal or telephone interviews. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application today!

Applicants with prior knowledge of or involvement with NSP will be given special consideration, but we invite any and all interested parties to apply.

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For all positions: NSP does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other factor irrelevant to doing fantastic work