Transformative Change

About Transformative Change 
Transformative Change (XC) is the umbrella nonprofit organization stewarding a body of work, projects and programs that offer pathways for cultivating inner awareness as a foundation for engaging in social justice work. Our mission is to ground social justice in embodied presence so that our movement can meet this pivotal moment with fierce love and rigorous practice. XC is an ecosystem curated under the direction of our Founder Emeritus, Rev. angel Kyodo williams, Roshi (Rev. angel). 
We are actively building a remotely distributed workplace that centers liberatory practices and interdependent working relationships that embrace the whole person. XC is in the midst of rapid growth, and you will be someone comfortable with stepping into an organizational structure and culture that is still being seeded. This work and, thus our work culture is fast-paced, energized, dynamic and emergent. It is also contemplative, mindful, prophetic, and clear in purpose. You will be a good fit if you can:

• stay on mission with time, energy, attention, and what is most important


• pivot and adapt with ease when needed


• have clarity and practice around work ethic and work boundaries 


• Bring energy and integrate your flow with the river that is already moving

About the Position 
The XC Fundraising Manager is the lead champion and driving force to inspire, increase and sustain funding and engagement to scale Transformative Change (XC). The Fundraising Manager is responsible for building ongoing and annual fundraising channels and campaigns; communicating with the broader public, volunteers and XC team; delegating tasks; and establishing goals and plans to meet fundraising targets. The Fundraising Manager develops consistent systems and processes for acquiring the time, energy, attention, and resources (TEARs) needed to propagate XC’s liberation work. 
The XC Fundraising Manager reports to the Development Director. 
Black, Indigenous and People of Color, queer people and people from marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. 
Location & Time Zone 
XC is a distributed and remote team that does not have a central office. Core team members work from the place that best honors their needs. All of our internal communication happens through various tech platforms. We are very happy to support our team members in choosing where they want to work and live. To support collaboration, we ask that team members make themselves available for team meetings that mostly take place Tues-Thurs. We have a weekly team call that is required on Tuesdays at 11:00am PT (weekly meeting time/day subject to change).
Contract & Compensation 
Compensation: ~$30/hour 
Compensation will be dependent upon experience. 
Compensation will be dependent upon experience. We are seeking someone to fill a part-time, remote contract position. The Fundraising Manager will begin as a contractor at 15-20 hours per week - during active fundraising campaigns, hours will increase to meet the needs of the campaign. 
There will be a 90-day role fit assessment (performance review and expectations). If aligned, we will extend to a long-term contract.
Responsibilities 
Fundraising Campaigns + Donor Relations

• Develop an annual fundraising calendar that 1) aligns and utilizes major giving times of year for campaigns; 2) flows symbiotically with program calendar and related engagement activities; 3) includes grant application deadlines & reporting requirements 


• Scope and project manage current fundraising campaigns from start to finish (i.e. phases, milestones, timelines/deadlines, dependencies and tasks, deliverables, etc). 


• Innovate and implement new fundraising strategies alongside the Development Director, and in partnership with Chief of Strategy.
  
  
  
  • Create initiatives, systems and campaigns to build a culture of tithing and peer-to-peer fundraising to undergird XC with a Sustaining Circle of recurring donors 
  
  
  • Work with programs team members to develop and iterate upon fundraising aspects of ongoing XC programs so that programs can sustain themselves over time 
  
  
  
  


• Project management for all programs utilizing ClickUp project management software


• Manage, audit and iterate upon standard operating procedures (SOPs) for fundraising campaigns and initiatives, with an eye toward developing templates to utilize on a rolling basis

Donor & Foundation Relationships + Grant Writing 

• Under the direction of the Development Director, develop and maintain relationships with foundations for ongoing work 


• Support with donor relations and engagement events. 


• Foster a culture of giving within our base, including meaningful follow-up, gratitude, and reciprocal offerings


• Research grant opportunities that are aligned with the vision of XC and propose funding opportunities to Development Director to pursue


• In partnership with the Development Director and with support from skilled volunteer base, draft grant proposals for funding that is aligned with our work
  
  
  
  • Develop submission materials (budgets, applications, reports) for grants and foundations as required
  
  
  
  

Administrative Responsibilities 

• Engage skilled volunteer base to support all fundraising campaigns and donor relations


• Admin for donor management software (Classy) 


• Co-develop and manage a contact management system to track and build upon all donor relations, data, and possibilities


• Keeping records of COPY for fundraising and donor engagement 


• Track Donation metrics overtime by creating and managing data collection and reporting for fundraising key performance indicators 


• Develop systems for donor appreciation (thank yous) 


• Circle back with donors on achievements (reporting) 


• Develop, Track, and implement projects in project management software (ClickUP)


• Work with distributed team in virtual office (Slack), and follow all Standard Operating Procedures of XC 

Desirable Skills and Experience of the XC Fundraising Manager 

• Demonstrated history orchestrating successful fundraising campaigns (various forms of fundraising a plus)


• project management experience/skills are a MUST


• Great writing 


• Stellar communications skills 


• Donor relations 


• Facilitate shared vision and training for volunteers to support engagement and fundraising goals 


• Ability to engage existing donor networks in shared learning and aligned initiatives 


• Innovative, dynamic, and liberated way of engaging with resources and donors 

Expectations about Approach:

• We live on the Axis of Liberation. We are a YES to personal excellence, a YES to collective performance, and a YES to innovation & adaptability. We are a YES to life.


• Continuous learning: There’s always more to know out there, and you’re hungry for it. You take time to skill up and prioritize learning our software, technologies, systems, and processes. You absorb and retain information from your colleagues and your work. If something doesn’t make sense, you ask questions until it does, and you apply what you learn in your work.


• Initiative and ingenuity: You leverage resources creatively to solve problems and dive right in to take a concept from idea to implementation, strategy to action. You often consult with others and ask questions when stuck, but you can also propose solutions within your lane of work and get things rolling without much guidance. You have the ability to manage your time and work responsibilities with minimal oversight. Note: this is not a strategy role - managers own the “how,” and drive the implementation of strategy


• High volume, high efficiency: We’re pretty energetic, engaged and focused here. Our work is scaling, and your job is to make it easy for our team members to do their jobs and project/program participants to navigate our body of work. You thoughtfully and efficiently delegate to other team members and/or receive support. You maintain systems to keep tasks from slipping through the cracks. You’re able to juggle competing demands and prioritize without sacrificing quality. You are able to work mindfully and efficiently with a remotely distributed team (asynchronous work hours) - meaning your communication skills are on point, and you take pride in providing clear, helpful information. 


• Ownership and resilience: You care deeply about meeting our objectives and getting results. You gather information, seek input, and drive work forward to the finish line. You think 3 (or 30) steps ahead to develop solutions, anticipate problems, and pivot when needed. You hold a high bar even when things are hectic and bounce back from setbacks by turning hurdles into learning opportunities. You take responsibility for your role on this team and its culture. You can see a project all the way through (not just to the 80% mark)


• Adaptability and problem-solving: You are flexible and nimble and can work in the ebbs and flows of a fast-paced work environment. You are always ready to leverage emerging opportunities and address obstacles. You look for the root of simple and complex problems, so you can seek lasting solutions. You approach work with a spirit of “yes” and adapt as things change, which they often do. You don’t get too attached to one way and don’t take things personally when we need to pivot. You are able to receive and give feedback and are not conflict-averse. 

How to apply:
We will accept rolling applications until the role is filled, AND we are eager to fill this role NOW. We encourage you not to wait to apply, as we are checking updated applications daily. The first interview is conducted through a video-based platform.  We will NOT read resumes only. We will not proceed with candidates that don't follow the instructions thoughtfully.

Employment Type: CONTRACTOR