Year Up United · 16 hours ago
Manager of Research and Pipeline Development (RevOps)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expYear Up United is a national workforce development organization committed to equitable access to economic opportunity for young adults. The Manager of Research and Pipeline Development will expand the pool of prospective donors and collaborate with fundraising staff to manage prospect portfolios and track activities.
EducationNon ProfitTraining
Responsibilities
Conduct proactive and reactive research and analysis of current donors and prospects; clearly articulate relevant information and recommendations by way of bios or comprehensive research profiles and reports to front-line fundraisers
Serve as the primary liaison between the Research & Pipeline Development team and assigned front-line fundraising teams. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and execute prospect identification projects, expanding the pool of prospective donors. Research, analyze, and synthesize accumulated information to assess financial capacity, philanthropic tendencies, giving propensity and connections to Year Up United
Analyze and interpret data to identify new prospects, assess their potential for engagement, and prioritize cultivation efforts
Share research with front-line fundraisers to assist them in developing specific cultivation and solicitation strategies for donors and prospects
Leverage prospect management system to effectively track and monitor prospects through the fundraising cycle
Support prospect review meetings and solicitor portfolio reviews
Actively collaborate with front-line fundraisers to identify and ensure a focus on the most financially capable and mission aligned prospects and donors
Maintain accurate, up-to-date information on prospects and donors
Serve as a coach/mentor for a small number of current students
Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
Participate in staff meetings and trainings
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2-4 years of professional work experience
Ability to leverage qualitative and quantitative research methods and translate information into digestible information for colleagues
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office required, especially Microsoft Word and Excel
A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative and manage multiple tasks and projects at one time
Strong analytical skills, harnessing complex data and distilling relevant information to drive decision-making
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to Year Up United and prospect information
Strong and collegial interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and by phone
An unwavering attention to detail and aptitude for information management required
Highly organized and ability to handle multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment with minimal supervision
A passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential, and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up United
Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Preferred
Experience in Development Operations, Sales Support, Revenue Operations, Prospect Research, or similar positions/roles involving internet-based Research, biographical or genealogical research, financial analysis, or data management
Experience working with a relational database, Salesforce experience is preferred, though not required
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage
401(k) match for eligible participants
Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year
Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)
Company
Year Up United
For more than 25 years, Year Up United has been leading the way in reworking the future — creating a corporate America that works for everyone, not just a select few.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.87MKey Investors
PluralsightNikePluralsight One
2024-06-26Grant
2023-02-15Grant
2022-06-22Grant
Leadership Team
Gerald Chertavian
Founder & Senior Advisor
Recent News
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