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Hope Street Group · 2 months ago

Regional Development Lead (California or Utah)

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityMid, Senior Level

Hope Street Group is a national nonprofit organization focused on preparing students for their futures through innovative, AI-powered tools and programs. The Regional Development Lead will be responsible for expanding the organization's impact by building relationships with funders and partners in California and Utah, while advancing initiatives like the FutureMe platform and FutureReady AI Challenge.

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Responsibilities

Translate Hope Street Group’s national vision into a localized strategy for California and Utah
Build and communicate a clear vision for how FutureMe and the FutureReady AI Challenge benefit the regional education and workforce ecosystem
Collaborate with internal teams to align regional activities with national goals and messaging
Develop and execute regional marketing and activation plans
Draft and distribute press releases and identify effective communication channels for regional outreach
Represent Hope Street Group at key conferences, meetings, and events relevant to education, workforce, and technology
Engage local councils, educators, civic leaders, and industry groups to advance the mission
Cultivate and manage relationships with regional funders, including individuals, foundations, and corporations
Identify, approach, and secure new funding opportunities aligned with Hope Street’s mission
Partner with local education agencies, nonprofits, and workforce organizations (e.g., Keys to Success, Linked Learning, San Diego Workforce Partnership, USBE, LA Unified, San Diego Unified)
Collaborate with the national development team on proposals, reports, and stewardship materials
Maintain accurate fundraising data and activity tracking in Salesforce for alignment with national goals

Qualification

Fundraising experiencePartnership managementEducation sector experienceSalesforce proficiencyCommunication skillsProject management skillsRelationship-building skillsStrategic thinkingOrganizational skills

Required

Proven experience in fundraising, development, or partnership management (preferably within education, workforce development, or nonprofit sectors)
Based in Southern California (Los Angeles or San Diego) or Utah with strong regional networks
Established connections with local and regional funders
Strong communication and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholder groups
Strategic thinker with the ability to localize national initiatives effectively
Deep belief in Hope Street Group's mission and the transformative power of AI and technology in education
Strong project management, organization, and follow-through skills

Preferred

Experience using Salesforce or other CRM systems

Company

Hope Street Group

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Hope Street Group is a place to create and manage blueprints for social change by aligning market forces through a network of practitioners.
dateFounded in 2003
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
http://hopestreetgroup.org

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Andrei Bondarev
Fractional CTO / Engineering Lead
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Recent News

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American Student Assistance Announces New Career Readiness Partners for Its Award-Winning, Free EvolveMe Career Experimentation and Skill-Building Platform for Teens
2025-10-15
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