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Founded in 2016, Path Forward is on a mission to empower stay-at-home mothers and other 

caregivers to restart their careers. We fulfill our mission by working with employers to launch, implement and expand returnships -- a specific workforce development program geared toward professionals with post-college work experience and a significant gap in their career due to unpaid caregiving. Our program changes the culture of teams and companies to create an environment where returning professionals can thrive. Our goal is for these programs to be ubiquitous in corporate America -- as common as campus recruiting, new grad cohorts and other programs aimed at attracting and retaining early career talent. 

At Path Forward, we have created the type of culture we want to see in the workplace. Our team is driven every day by our mission and organizational values. Employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work and are valued for their diverse life and professional experiences. As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to thrive professionally while balancing your life outside of the office. We are purposeful in our mission to create meaningful and lasting change for mothers and all caregivers, and welcome you to join us. 

Path Forward Program Managers are at the center of the work we do.  Program Managers work with our partners to establish successful return-to-work programs, while providing support and guidance to those looking to restart their careers. We’ve now built returnship programs with more than 100 companies, including top employers like Amazon, Audible, Expedia, Disney Streaming and PepsiCo. We’ve built a brand that is well-recognized by employers and caregivers alike. We have welcomed more than 1,000 caregivers into returnship programs and more than 80% have converted into full-time jobs. (Read our 2021 Annual Report here.) 

Who You Are:

• An excellent communicator who can work efficiently and effectively to coordinate all aspects of our programs for employers and returners
• A well organized program manager who can manage multiple projects at once
• A problem solver who is able to prioritize effectively
• A leader with a background in coaching, developing, or mentoring 
• An innovator with experience in crafting great people-focused programs
• A team player who is ready to work with an collaborative, fully remote team
• A confident and compelling presenter
• A relationship manager who is skilled at change management

What’s On Your To-Do List:

• Plan and coordinate all aspects of the Path Forward program, including management of communications with key stakeholders, including employer partner and program participants 
• Facilitate the launch of employer partner programs, including consultation on structure, sharing of best practices, and supporting the recruitment process
• Deliver Path Forward’s training curriculum for HR professionals, recruiters and hiring managers. 
• Support program participants throughout the program through delivery of Path Forward workshops and materials, individual coaching, and building community among current participants and program alumni.
• Contribute to the creation and improvement of Path Forward’s training materials, and professional development curriculum
• Organize, schedule, and host events and promotions that support both employer partners and potential program participants, in coordination with the marketing team
• Collect data for tracking systems on key program data and success rates
• Gather feedback from partners and participants, make recommendations for program improvements, and disseminate to the Program Director, Executive Director, and staff
• Work cross functionally with marketing, fundraising and business development teams to further support employer and participant success and engagement.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a very generous package of benefits that includes a rich employer-subsidized individual and family health and wellness programs including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, preventative care, mental health services and an employee assistance program. We also offer:

• a 401(k) retirement plan with company match 
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Short-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance
• Pre-tax savings plan (including Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Transit Account)

This role has a budgeted annual salary range of $65,000 to $75,000.

LIFE Generation USA has contracted the services of Fundraising Well to assist in hiring a new role – Development Director, US – to lead resource development in the United States for this esteemed, global organization. Reporting directly to the global CEO, this is an incredible opportunity for an accomplished, entrepreneurial development professional to play a pivotal role in driving philanthropic support for LIFE Generation USA to help high-achieving students reach their full academic and career potential through pursuing higher education studies at elite universities around the world.

Organizational History & Overview

LIFE Generation USA is the charitable arm of LIFE, a professional network of Lebanese professionals in the diaspora. Originally focused in Finance, LIFE has since expanded its membership to multiple industries and has now more than 950 executive leaders around the world. 

LIFE aims to provide a platform to channel the energies and influence of Lebanese professionals worldwide, towards accomplishing four stated aims (pillars): 

• CONNECT Lebanese professionals together 
• NURTURE the future generation of Lebanon
• PROMOTE the development of the Lebanese economy
• ADVOCATE for economic and social reform

LIFE Generation is focused on providing access to higher education for talented Lebanese students with financial need and promoting job creation in Lebanon.

Scholarship Program

The LIFE Scholarship program supports outstanding Lebanese students in pursuing their higher education, achieving their career aspirations, and becoming the leaders of the future. The scholarship program is a unique combination of financial aid, employment guidance, and support through the LIFE network. Over the last 10 years, the LIFE Scholarship program has invested $10 million to support more than 570 students, in nine countries, at more than sixty universities. LIFE Generation is looking to raise another $10 million over the coming 5 years, and this position will play a critical role in developing and executing the strategy to achieve that goal.

Position Summary

Reporting into the CEO, the Development Director, US (DD) supports LIFE Generation USA’s ongoing growth and impact, providing capacity building for fundraising success to support the LIFE Scholarship program and other social impact goals. The DD will be charged with creating the narrative around nationwide support, closing five- and six-figure gifts, and generating a network of donor support. The DD will collaborate with leadership to set strategic direction and execute on fundraising efforts that further the organization’s mission, vision, and profile. 

Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Establish and monitor development goals, assign accountabilities, and identify priorities to diversify and expand the pool of donors to create sustainable sources of funding.
• Define key performance metrics and other measures of success and produce reports related to fundraising efforts and donor engagement.
• Establish and develop relationships with key individual donors, foundations, and other partners. 
• Identify and establish relationships with new prospects, who are not part of the LIFE network of members or donors.
• Leverage moves management practices and ensure that all fundraising messaging and publications are compelling and consistent with LIFE’s brand.
• Play a highly visible external role and serve as the main ambassador and champion for LIFE in the US. Collaborate effectively to build cooperative partnerships with like-minded organizations.
• Steward, appoint, and grow local champions on the advisory board to meet fundraising goals and enhance LIFE’s profile in the community.
• Report directly to the global CEO, work closely with the Director, Fundraising & Finance, the Regional Membership Manager, and the US Board Chair & Advisors.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will bring passion and enthusiasm for the LIFE Lebanon mission and have at least seven years of progressive development and leadership experience, including a successful track record in soliciting and securing five- and six-figure gifts, solidifying systems and processes to support the holistic donor life cycle, and familiarity with cause-related philanthropy.

Specific qualifications include:

• A purposeful, collaborative leadership style with the ability to plan and implement strategic initiatives and to inspire and motivate others.
• A high degree of emotional intelligence, social awareness, and empathy.
• A history of setting and meeting ambitious fundraising goals from a wide range of donors. 
• Exceptional program administration and management skills, including, but not limited to, partnership cultivation, budget development/management, data sourcing/analysis, stakeholder communications, and mastery of CRM.
• Strong cultural competency skills and proven commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Highly effective skills in planning, organizing, attention to detail, and oral and written communication, including strong presentation skills.
• Unquestionable ethics, integrity, transparency, and accountability in all actions.
• Experience working in the education sector – higher education institutions and/or community education programs – is strongly preferred.
• Fluent English, working knowledge of Arabic and French is also helpful.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• CFRE certification a plus.

Compensation

Compensation and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience. A candidate who meets all the qualifications and preferences may anticipate a salary range of $100,000 to $140,000 USD and robust benefits package.

To Apply

Please send your professional resume and a cover letter of interest to: search@FundraisingWell.com.

LIFE Lebanon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, or current employment status.

www.lifelebanon.com