OneGoal · 19 hours ago
Regional Executive Director
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $200K/yrOneGoal is an organization dedicated to transforming postsecondary advising and support for students. The Regional Executive Director will lead efforts in the Midwest to build partnerships, secure funding, and ensure effective program outcomes while fostering a strong team culture.
EdTechEducationHigher EducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Lead the Managing Directors of External Affairs and Partnerships and Growth, and their teams to hit or exceed our revenue and district and state partnership goals respectively
Lead External Affairs planning and strategy, in partnership with National Development and Regional Operations colleagues
Cultivate individual and institutional donors and serve as primary solicitor for all major gifts
Steward a diverse, engaged, and active group of Advisory Board members committed to supporting fundraising and program expansion
Develop and execute a plan for OneGoal to expand both within Illinois and across Midwestern states via advocacy, lobbying, and partnerships with state government, education departments, anchor funders, and local districts
Steward district leaders, state education leaders, and other influencers to invest and partner with us around shared goals for impact and growth
Position OneGoal as a thought leader and go-to partner for postsecondary planning and success through advocacy and coalition work
Engage with the media, and speak at events (OneGoal events as well as others) to raise awareness and build champions
Partner with the Midwest Leadership Team to track and manage growth of our school and district partnership health, and create a clear multi-year, comprehensive funding and growth plan
Lead the Midwest regional team to hit or exceed target KPIs in program impact, partnership growth, staff engagement, and financial efficiency & health
Set a clear and compelling vision for the Midwest regional team, investing both the Midwest regional team and national partners
Provide timely management and coaching support to the Regional Vice President (RVP), MD External Affairs, and MD Partnerships and Growth to ensure they are achieving strong results with their team, including our program impact goals and growth efforts at the district, city, and state level
Effectively oversee the management of budget, including identifying opportunities and approving trade-offs connected to our overall priorities
Cultivate a strong, trust-based team culture that fosters trust and belief in the Midwest region and broader organization, and empower People Managers to do the same
Support the leadership team in development of a team culture plan centered around our Core Values and cultural commitments
Serve as a collaborator and partner to five other Executive Directors, National teams, and Regional teams across the country
Ensure alignment between regional vision/activities and our organizational strategic direction
Support the health of the organization specifically through National/Regional collaboration initiatives at the senior level, including cascading change management
Create, share, and refine a comprehensive annual plan, incorporating strategic objectives, personnel, and budget
Contribute to OneGoal’s strategic plan and provide input to key organizational decisions as part of our Leadership Group
Liaise with state and district leaders to build brand awareness and harness ideas to inform our local and national strategy
Qualification
Required
Deep fundraising experience, with a strong preference for specific connections and context with the Chicago funder community
Experience building partnerships with school, district, and state education leaders
Ability to travel up to 20% annually
Experience leading and managing teams and serving on an organization's leadership team
Preferred
Lived experience of the Fellows we serve
Experience in Midwest education and/or the postsecondary landscape
Company
OneGoal
OneGoal offers that solution at a low cost and makes graduation a reality for all students.
Founded in 2007
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
Salesforce FoundationBill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2021-09-20Grant· $0.5M
2019-12-17Grant· $4.5M
Leadership Team
Tiffany Gholston
Chief of Staff to the CEO
Eddie Lou
Co-Founder and National Board Director
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