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THE POSITION

The Program Officer, Development and Strategic Partnerships, plays a critical role in advancing Envision Education’s mission by supporting and expanding the organization’s fundraising efforts. This role focuses on building strong donor relationships, managing fundraising campaigns, supporting grant writing and reporting, and ensuring high-quality donor communications. The Program Officer will work closely with 1-2 direct reports and cross-functional teams to sustain and grow revenue from individual donors, foundations, and institutional partners.

Application Deadline: May 30, 2025.

Start Date: August 2025.

Why This Role Matters : Envision’s ability to transform the lives of students—especially first-generation college goers—depends on building a strong base of philanthropic support rooted in shared values. The Program Officer will be a key relationship-builder, storyteller, and strategist who helps grow and sustain our donor community, fueling innovation across our schools and national learning network.

WHO WE ARE

Envision Education focuses on transforming student lives, especially first-generation college students, by preparing them for success in college, career, and life. Their approach includes a unique Portfolio Defense model that emphasizes academic, leadership, and personal growth skills. Envision operates four schools in the Bay Area, and collaborates with educators through Envision Learning Partners to promote innovative, college-going cultures nationwide. The organization is in strong financial standing, with the resources necessary to sustain its current operations, invest in innovative educational models, and expand its impact in fostering equitable learning opportunities for students nationwide.

The mission of Envision Education for over 20 years has been to transform the lives of students— especially those who will be the first in their family to attend college—by preparing them for success in college, career, and life.

Envision Education is made up of three key components to meet our mission:

+ Envision Learning Partners: Shaping Future-Ready Learning

Our consulting division, Envision Learning Partners (ELP), collaborates with school networks and organizations nationally and globally to redefine assessments. We focus on creating performance-based assessments that move beyond traditional tests, providing students with a deeper, more relevant learning experience aligned with the skills valued by top-performing companies worldwide.

+ Advancing Equity Through Research

We conduct research that drives equitable change across K-12 and higher education, offering a comprehensive view into diverse student experiences. Our studies reveal how to design high-quality learning experiences that truly meet the needs of all students.

+ Operating Schools that Transform Lives

With four Bay Area schools, we empower students through a transformative model that integrates project-based learning, student-led conferences, and portfolio assessments. We focus on building lifelong learners who tackle society’s greatest challenges, paving the way for future generations to thrive in sustainable, inclusive communities.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Fundraising and Donor Engagement

+ Develop, implement, and refine the annual development plan.

+ Implement segmented strategies for donor acquisition, cultivation, and stewardship across giving tiers and motivation profiles (e.g., values-aligned donors, alumni families, equity-driven funders).

+ Collaborate with the communications team to produce emotionally resonant donor journeys and appeals, ensuring consistency of voice and alignment with brand storytelling principles.

+ Coordinate logistics and communications for fundraising campaigns (e.g., year-end appeal, giving days, Evening with Envision).

+ Support the CEO and other senior leaders in fundraising activities, including preparing donor briefings and materials.

+ Grants and Institutional Giving

+ Cultivate new institutional funders by identifying values-aligned partnerships and managing grant cycles in collaboration with program staff.

+ Draft and edit compelling letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and reports.

+ Stay abreast of local, state, and federal grants and funding opportunities, leading all aspects of the process and coordinating across various team members to take advantage of these opportunities.

+ Ensure alignment of funds with Envision programs and larger vision for organizational execution.

+ Events and Campaigns

+ Lead the planning and execution of donor cultivation and stewardship events, including the annual Evening with Envision.

+ Collaborate with the communications team to develop donor-facing materials, including newsletters, impact reports, and campaign collateral.

+ Lead timely post-event stewardship of all donor segments.

+ Development Operations

+ Assist with maintaining accurate and up-to-date donor records in the CRM (e.g., Bloomerang, Salesforce).

+ Support the tracking and analysis of key fundraising metrics and the preparation of reports for internal and board use.

+ Help design and test systems to improve donor retention, including tracking touchpoints, applying behavioral insights to communications, and leveraging CRM analytics to deepen engagement.

+ Assist in ensuring timely and personalized donor acknowledgments and receipts.

+ Support the tracking of grant deadlines, submission dates, and reporting requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

+ 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or a related field.

+ Demonstrated success in donor relations, campaign coordination, or grant writing.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Experience using storytelling, segmentation, or behavioral science in fundraising preferred.

+ Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

+ Experience with donor databases or CRMs (e.g., Bloomerang, Salesforce) preferred.

+ Strong digital literacy and comfort testing donor journeys across email, CRM, and web platforms.

+ Commitment to equity in education and alignment with Envision Education’s mission and values.

Core Competencies

+ Adaptive Learning: Open to feedback and iterative learning; tests and improves strategies based on performance data and donor behavior.

+ Relationship Building: Ability to develop and sustain strong relationships with donors, partners, and internal stakeholders.

+ Strategic Thinking: Applies a strategic lens to fundraising efforts; understands how development aligns with organizational goals.

+ Initiative: Proactive, self-directed, and able to anticipate needs and act accordingly.

+ Communication: Strong listener and communicator who tailors messaging to various audiences.

+ Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in all aspects of work, from donor records to written materials.

+ Cultural Competence: Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

LOCATION

This position is based in our Oakland office, and requires periodic visits to our three campuses in Oakland, San Francisco, and Hayward, as well as in person across the Bay Area to cultivate and steward partnerships.  Three days/week we work in-office, two days are flexible to work where we work best.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

+ Commensurate with experience and credentials. The starting range for this role is between $130,000 and $150,000.

+ Paid sick leave.

+ Paid vacation time.

+ Excellent health benefits package with employer contribution to benefits.

+ Excellent Optional Flexible Benefits Plan, including dependent care, medical care, parking, and commuter benefits.

+ 403b Plan.

+ Life Insurance at no cost to employee.

If you are offered this position, your base pay will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, Envision Education complies with applicable pay equity laws and considers internal equity among current employees when developing the final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the base range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.  We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package.

As an equal opportunity employer, we believe deeply in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all people. Envision recruits, employs, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, and the many other characteristics that make us diverse.

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