Employment - Rock to the Future

We're thrilled you're interested in working with Rock to the Future!

Rock to the Future is an inclusive workplace, committed to having a staff and board of directors whose diverse backgrounds reflect the communities we serve in Philadelphia. Candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Institutional Relations Manager

Rock to the Future’s Institutional Relations Manager will work with the CEO and the Individual Giving Manager to raise $925,000 in the 2022-2023 fiscal year, and determine growth possibilities for future years. The Institutional Relations Manager leads foundation, corporate, government, and community grants. Administrative duties are primarily remote with occasional in-person attendance at events, team building opportunities, fundraising events, donor meetings, and site visits. This is a full-time, nonexempt position. Compensation starts at $55,000+ with medical, dental, vision benefits, 403b retirement fund, life insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to Jobs@RocktotheFuture.org. No calls please. Anticipated start date in September 2022.

Responsibilities

Lead and implement fundraising strategy for institutional giving (foundation, corporate, community, and government) to achieve organization fundraising goals
Manage a robust portfolio of of institutional giving funders at various stages of the fundraising cycle from identification through solicitation and stewardship
Lead grants process including maintaining the annual calendar, creating proposals, submission of grants, reporting needs, and other grantor needs
Improve and implement corporate sponsorship strategies
Work with the Board of Directors, Resource Development Committee, and other organization stakeholders to map relationships and identify growth opportunities
Create and maintain systems that promote good working relationships with program staff to ensure clear and timely communication for grant proposal development and/or reporting requirements.
Maintain grant awards, grant agreements, reporting and compliance requirements, database records, files, and resource materials pertinent to institutional giving with Bloomerang and Google Suite
Provide communication to institutional funders demonstrating organization impact and success
Attend student showcases and funder events, which may be occasionally in the evenings or weekends
Other duties as assigned related to institutional giving

Skills / Experience Required

COVID 19 Vaccine required
2+ years in institutional giving, corporate giving, government grants, and/or foundation giving
Resident of Philadelphia with strong connections to the communities we work in (North, Northwest, West, and Southwest Philadelphia)
Experience fundraising for a performing arts organization and/or knowledge of Philadelphia’s philanthropic landscape preferred
A motivated self-starter able to work independently
A project manager mindset: ability to create effective team processes, meet deadlines, coordinate complex logistics, and juggle multiple tasks
Experience with a fundraising CRM
Strong technology skills including Google Drive
Strong writing and storytelling skills
Strong networking and engagement skills
Upbeat, creative personality
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Full commitment to and passion for social justice, racial justice, and equity

Substitute Instructors
We're always looking for substitute instructors to teach guitar, bass, drums, piano, vocals, ukulele, recording, help with homework, and other creative workshops.

To be considered for a substitute instructor position, please fill out this survey to be added to our list. No calls please!

Compensation

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Volunteering

Please also consider volunteering your time to help students with academics, music, and post-secondary help, and/or administrative and events support. Visit our volunteer page.