Overview

Introduction to Education For Sharing (E4S)

Since its founding in 2007, Education for Sharing (E4S) has reached more than 1.5 million beneficiaries (children, teenagers, teachers, families, and communities) in nine countries with its unique play-reflect-act framework to engage children and youth to play, get involved, and think critically. We use fun, collaborative games to inspire participants to reflect upon essential topics of character, values, and equality.

Rigorous program evaluation reveals:

Participating children and youth demonstrate 65% greater recognition of issues related to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and an increase of 67% in the practice of gender equality. 99% of teachers and educators find the methodology a source of new tools for their pedagogical practice 82% of our beneficiaries feel capable of solving current challenges in their community. A 70% decrease in violent behaviors among participating students.

In response to the COVID19 pandemic, our online campaign launched in July 2020, #AlsoAtHome, has reached more than 5 million children, caretakers, and educators worldwide. In 2020 E4S took its first steps into public policy alongside the Mexican President’s office and the Ministry of Education by launching the first SDG and 2030 Agenda booklet for every 6th-grade student across Mexico. Millions of children have benefited from it. The textbook can be found online at:

https://conaliteg.sep.gob.mx/cuadernillo_ODS.pdf.

About the Development Officer Role

Education for Sharing seeks an enterprising and creative individual with a passion and knack for fundraising to join our tight-knit team as a Development Officer. This is an opportunity to work closely with leadership, help set the direction of our US-based fundraising program, and play a critical role in E4S’s expansion in the U.S.

The successful candidate will be an expert communicator with a keen sense of initiative, capable of identifying and developing fundraising opportunities, developing relationships with potential donors, and managing fundraising campaigns. The Development Officer will organize events, write proposals and recruit and lead volunteers. As an integral team member, this individual will be supported in honing their speaking, writing, and leadership abilities while advancing E4S towards its financial goals and ability to deliver its program to more children.

The ideal candidate will also be motivated, professional, and organized, with a knack for research. We are looking for someone who believes in Education for Sharing’s mission and will demonstrate an exceptional drive to further our existing fundraising efforts and help strategize and deliver new ones.

Role Objectives

  • Help set the direction of the organization’s fundraising program
  • Promote awareness of the organization’s mission and work
  • Cultivate a network of dedicated donors and volunteers
  • Research and identify new fundraising opportunities
  • Plan fundraising initiatives to help the organization meet financial goals
  • Form strong relationships with external stakeholders
  • Ensure major donors are satisfied and kept in the loop

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

  • Research individuals, corporations, and foundations to identify prospective donors.
  • Effectively convey the organization’s mission, vision, and programs to current and potential stakeholders.
  • Craft grant applications and fundraising proposals
  • Strategize and successfully execute fundraising campaigns
  • Organize fundraising events while overseeing teams of volunteers
  • Manage a budget and track progress against goals

Necessary Skills and Qualifications

  • A minimum of three years of fundraising, sales, or marketing experience
  • Competence in Microsoft Office suite and donor management systems
  • Experience writing grant proposals, press releases, and/or fundraising letters
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to lead and motivate colleagues and volunteers
  • Strong attention to detail
  • A passion for research
  • Adept at managing tasks, planning events, and balancing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, public relations, or a related field
  • Confidence in public speaking
  • Legal or accounting experience is a plus
  • Spanish fluency

The ideal candidate will be based in the Tri-State Area and have access to public transportation, as the development officer will be required to attend in-person meetings in the Tri-State Area.

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Education for Sharing is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to bring our values of diversity and inclusion to our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Beyond our commitment to non-discrimination, we encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our organization and who have lived experience of inequity and connections to marginalized communities.

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