Background
Cypress Fund and the Grove by Cypress Action Fund (The Grove) support social justice organizing in North and South Carolina, focusing on donor organizing and making strategic investments in movement building. Cypress and the Grove were created by individuals rooted in North and South Carolina who sincerely believe that the best solutions for our communities are homegrown and led by southern folks impacted by the conditions on the ground. Grassroots community organizers and social justice leaders in the Carolinas direct the long-term vision and grantmaking within the Grove because these movement leaders are the experts in our communities issues. Cypress and the Grove believe everyone is vital in building power for marginalized communities across the US South, including everyday people and donors. Cypress and the Grove has two governing bodies that will help determine and guide the strategic direction of the Fund and support the Director’s management. To root Cypress and the Grove’s strategy and give in the wisdom of community leaders on the ground, Southern grassroots community organizers make up the majority of members of both governing bodies. These movement leaders will advise the fund on long-term strategy and funding priorities and make grantmaking decisions. Alongside movement leaders, donors will make up a small piece of the governance team by providing operational support and guidance to the Director and Staff. Thus, movement leaders and donor partners collectively own the Fund’s success.
The Role
Cypress x the Grove is looking to bring on a Resource mobilization manager to implement the organization's development plan and strategy to continue to build power for BIPOC-led social justice movement work in the region. The Resource Mobilization manager is responsible for managing various aspects of the organization’s foundation support as well as co-creating a robust grassroots and major donor plan and retaining relationships with individual donors. They will also design and implement fundraising campaigns and events. The Resource mobilization manager will work towards increasing the overall budget of the organization while ensuring that our funders and fundraising strategies are aligned with our values. In this role, you will work closely with our staff and our most ardent supporters to update them on Cypress x the Grove’s programmatic and campaign work and how their resources build power for BIPOC communities in the Carolinas. You will be the person helping to tell the story of our organization and our impact on supporters, funders, partners, and donors. The Resource Mobilization manager will dream up creative ways to engage with donors in our community, and build a solid financial foundation upon our organization to grow.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Donor Learning and Training (approximately 30%)
Grantwriting and Donor Relationship Management(approximately 30%)
External Relations and Fundraising (30%)
Collective organizational work (approximately 10%)
QUALIFICATIONS
Background
Cypress Fund and the Grove by Cypress Action Fund (The Grove) support social justice organizing in North and South Carolina, focusing on donor organizing and making strategic investments in movement building. Cypress and the Grove were created by individuals rooted in North and South Carolina who sincerely believe that the best solutions for our communities are homegrown and led by southern folks impacted by the conditions on the ground. Grassroots community organizers and social justice leaders in the Carolinas direct the long-term vision and grantmaking within the Grove because these movement leaders are the experts in our communities issues. Cypress and the Grove believe everyone is vital in building power for marginalized communities across the US South, including everyday people and donors. Cypress and the Grove has two governing bodies that will help determine and guide the strategic direction of the Fund and support the…
This is a full-time, exempt hybrid position working Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend hours (40 hours per week) Cypress x the Grove is a hybrid office; .you will collaborate with colleagues across the Carolinas. You should be prepared to work from home or our office. The person in this position must be able to communicate with colleagues and partners via phone, including conference and video calls, and written communication, such as Slack and email. The salary range for the position is $70,000 - $73,000. Benefits Include:
Cypress and Grove Fund are committed to cultivating an organizational culture and building teams where everyone is able to bring their whole, authentic selves to work. We aspire to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, education, or disability, are valued and respected.
We strongly encourage applications from community members disproportionately affected by systems of domination, including Black, Indigenous, people of color, working class, women, and the LGBTQIA+ and disabled communities, to apply.
This is a full-time, exempt hybrid position working Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend hours (40 hours per week) Cypress x the Grove is a hybrid office; .you will collaborate with colleagues across the Carolinas. You should be prepared to work from home or our office. The person in this position must be able to communicate with colleagues and partners via phone, including conference and video calls, and written communication, such as Slack and email. The salary range for the position is $70,000 - $73,000. Benefits Include:
Cypress and Grove Fund are committed to cultivating an organizational culture and building teams where everyone is able to bring their whole, authentic selves to work. We aspire to a diverse, inclusive, and…
To apply, please share a thoughtful cover letter and resume answering the following questions and three references to jobs@cypressfund.org, with the subject line: Resouce Mobilization Manager: