Job Posting

Prepare + Prosper (P+P) | Saint Paul, MN
Salary Range: $46,000 - $55,000

ABOUT PREPARE + PROSPER
Prepare + Prosper (P+P) is a nonprofit that works with people to build financial well-being and address financial inclusion. Harnessing the power of volunteers and partnerships, we provide free tax preparation and financial services, products, and coaching, and work to change systems to create economic opportunity for everyone. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work are particularly interested in receiving applications from people of color and those with lived experiences similar to the people who use our programs. Learn more about P+P at prepareandprosper.org.

POSITION AT A GLANCE

• Our preferred candidate comes with creative energy, passion for people and relationships, is a connector and doer, overseeing tasks needed to ensure success and strategic growth within the organization.
• This is an exempt, full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.
• The office is located near University Avenue and Highway 280 in St. Paul with free parking and public transit options available. Work is primarily performed remotely at this time due to COVID-19.
• This position reports to the development director.

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Relationship Manager works with the development director to implement fundraising strategies that raise visibility and revenue for Prepare + Prosper (P+P) with a focus on enhancing meaningful corporate, individual, and foundation donor engagement. Responsibilities include introducing new individuals, corporations, and foundations to the work of P+P and inviting donations, philanthropic gifts, and sponsorships.

The manager promotes and incorporates diversity, equity, and inclusion in planning, decision-making, and program implementation to advance P+P’s commitment to economic justice, addressing systemic racism, and fostering trust with customers as they build financial well-being.

HOW THE POSITION BREAKS DOWN
Individual giving and donor relations (60%):

• Develop and implement strategies and work plans to support the individual donor program. Cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts to increase support from current and prospective donors.
• Assist in planning and coordination of engagement events and activities including soliciting sponsorships and staffing planning committees as needed.

Foundation + Corporate relations (30%):

• Work with program staff to collect information for funding materials and reports. Participate in some writing, reviewing, and editing of grant documents. Maintain the annual calendar for corporate and foundation funding opportunities.

Development-Specific Communications (10%):

• Work with the development director on donor and fundraising communications.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position operates primarily in an office environment that is accessible and currently is primarily remote. Some work at off-site locations may be required for events or other work-related activities and those may not necessarily be fully accessible.
• The employee must be able to detect, interpret, and read objects at close and far distances.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 lbs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to move around the office; grab, move, and manipulate objects, and operate a computer.
• Night and weekend hours are required a few times a year.
• The workplace is a smoke- and drug-free environment.
• Prepare + Prosper is an equal opportunity employer. Financial well-being is built by all of us, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other non-merit factor protected by law.

HOW WILL YOU KNOW IF YOU ARE A GOOD FIT?
Overall, P+P seeks candidates who are smart thinkers, can be self-directed yet collaborative, and who care about making people’s lives better. The right candidate will possess:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising, communications, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, project planning and management, and computer skills (preferably in Microsoft Office Suite, and relationship management software).
• Skilled in relationship building.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and connect with a variety of stakeholders, including volunteers, donors, funders, customers, and staff.
• Demonstrated leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional, highly motivated, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet tight deadlines.
• Work independently, but well in teams, and be extremely organized.

BENEFITS THIS POSITION OFFERS
Our benefits package for this position includes:

• Health, dental, life, and short/long term disability insurance
• Generous PTO accrual rate (19 paid days off for the first year of employment)
• 16 paid holidays (14 set days and two floating holidays)
• Retirement plan (SIMPLE IRA)
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Mileage reimbursed for work-related travel

HOW TO APPLY

• Please submit resume and cover letter by 03/23/22 to jobs@prepareandprosper.org with the subject line “Relationship Manager.”
• Indicate in your email where you heard of the position opening.
• Anticipated start date: April

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
P+P continues to work towards a more inclusive workspace, and as such, we are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, skin color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood