Investor Engagement Manager

Youth Development Professional and T1L1 Mentor at Celebrate Life International

Teach One to Lead One® (T1L1) is a nonprofit organization. We are a community mentoring program that teaches Universal Principles to lead students into a life of purpose and potential. We empower students through education, leadership training, and community service initiatives. Join us in making a lasting impact in communities across the nation.

Position

Description:

• Develop and nurture meaningful relationships with potential and existing investors. Implement Teach One to Lead One's (T1L1) fundraising philosophy, DLI (Developing Life-Long Investors), to engage investors in our mission to mentor students and lead them into a life of purpose and potential.
• Create and execute an annual fundraising strategy and plan to secure financial support for national T1L1 programs and initiatives. Meet or exceed annual fundraising targets, playing a crucial role in sustaining and expanding T1L1's impact.
• Manage a Prospect List of investors, with a focus on building long-term, trust-based relationships. Effectively communicate T1L1's mission, impact, and financial needs to investors.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and provide progress reports on an annual fundraising strategy & plan to meet or exceed fundraising goals, expand the investor base, and build enduring partnerships with Small Business Owners (SBOs).
• Execute a variety of fundraising initiatives, including investor prospecting, investor stewardship, and special events, all centered around fostering life-long relationships with investors.
• Utilize financial reports, analyze information, and monitor income and expenses to ensure adherence to the annual fundraising budget while prioritizing DLI principles.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with individual investors, foundations, and local businesses to secure financial support while nurturing life-long commitments.
• Collaborate with communities to engage community leaders and secure support for T1L1’s programs, emphasizing DLI's commitment to lasting partnerships.
• Participate actively in the DLI team within T1L1 to stay current in ways to use the DLI principles to build and maintain life-long relationships with investors.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising for a nonprofit organization, with a track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising targets, and a deep understanding of DLI principles.
• Proficiency with desktop and mobile technologies including fundraising software & databases, Google Suite, and a project management tool.
• Knowledge of and commitment to Teach One to Lead One's vision & mission, Core Values, and the DLI fundraising philosophy.
• Flexibility to travel as required for investor meetings and fundraising events, prioritizing life-long connections.
• High energy, highly motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to set and achieve fundraising targets while nurturing life-long investor relationships.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage with different types of people effectively, fostering long-term commitments from investors.
• Critical thinker and creative problem solver, especially under stress, capable of adapting fundraising strategies as needed while upholding DLI principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate Teach One to Lead One's mission, values, and DLI philosophy to investors and other supporters.