Specialist, Fundraising Business Outreach – Federal Scholarship Tax Credit

Do you have a passion for children and education? Would you like to positively impact families in need of help? We want to speak with you!

Step Up For Students empowers families to pursue and engage in the most appropriate learning options for their children.

Step Up For Students offers an excellent benefits package:

SUFS Total Rewards

Medical - HSA/FSA - Dental - Vision
Company Paid Disability - Life Insurance
401K Match - Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Time off Policy - Professional Development


JOB SUMMARY
The Fundraising Business Outreach Specialist will play a pivotal role in advancing the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program’s impact by cultivating and expanding partnerships with corporations and business associations. This position is dedicated to developing and executing employee giving campaigns, strengthening relationships with existing corporate partners to encourage ongoing donations, and collaborating with influential groups to promote member contributions. The Specialist will drive program awareness and fundraising efforts specifically aimed at supporting low-income students attending public schools.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
◦ Develop and deliver targeted messaging and educational materials for corporate partners, business associations, and employee audiences to promote the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program.
◦ Plan and execute multi-channel employee giving campaigns (digital, print, webinars, in-person events) in partnership with corporations and business groups.
◦ Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective corporate partners, encouraging both direct donations and the launch of employee giving initiatives.
◦ Collaborate with organizations to encourage members to support low-income public school students through donations and advocacy.
◦ Work closely with the Senior Manager, Fundraising and marketing/communications teams to ensure consistent and effective messaging tailored to corporate audiences.
◦ Track the performance of employee giving campaigns, engagement metrics, and fundraising outcomes; report results to the Senior Manager.
◦ Organize and participate in events, presentations, and meetings with corporate partners and business groups to educate and motivate involvement.
◦ Support stewardship and recognition efforts for corporate donors and employee giving participants.
◦ Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and ethical standards in corporate outreach and fundraising activities.
◦ Contribute to risk management and continuous improvement of corporate outreach strategies.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED:
◦ Demonstrated success and a proven track record of professional/life experience in specific job functions, projects, industries or military service can substitute for professional experience and/or formal education requirements.
◦ Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field.
◦ 3+ years of experience in outreach, relationship management, fundraising, or campaign execution, preferably in a nonprofit or financial services environment.
◦ Demonstrated success in building professional relationships and executing multi-channel fundraising campaigns.

PREFERRED:
◦ Experience working with corporations, business associations, or chambers of commerce.
◦ Familiarity with employee giving campaigns, corporate philanthropy, or fundraising for tax credit programs.
◦ Knowledge of CRM systems and outreach technologies.

KEY COMPETENCIES
◦ Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to tailor messaging for diverse corporate and professional audiences.
◦ Strategic thinker with strong organizational and project management abilities.
◦ Relationship-building skills with external corporate partners and internal teams.
◦ Analytical skills to assess campaign effectiveness and fundraising outcomes.
◦ Emotional intelligence and professionalism.
◦ Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
◦ Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed.

CORE VALUES
Step Up For Students believes strongly in two key core values to carry out their mission of “We empower families to pursue and engage in the most appropriate learning options for their children.”:
◦ Everyone is an asset.
◦ Every event is an improvement opportunity.
To maintain a positive and effective organizational culture, employees are expected to demonstrate these two core values in their everyday work.
WORKING CONDITIONS & EQUIPMENT USE
◦ Work is performed indoors in a typical office environment - not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
◦ Valid driver license with proof of insurance.
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