Regional Development Associate- Dallas, Pratham

Position Title:Regional Development Associate

Reports to: Senior Regional Development Associate

Position: Full-Time, Remote, Exempt. Flexibility to be available to travel as needed

Location: Dallas, Central Region

About Pratham

Established in 1995 to provide education to children in Mumbai slums, Pratham (which means “first” in Sanskrit) is now one of the largest and most successful non-governmental education organizations in India. Working in collaboration with governments, communities, parents, teachers, and volunteers, we focus on innovative interventions to address gaps in the education system. The clarity of our mission—“every child in school and learning well”—drives our focus to make an impact on the lives of India’s children and extends from our leadership to our team in the field.

With operations in 21 of India's 29 states, Pratham reaches millions of children and youth each year, from Kashmir to Tamil Nadu. Our methods have also spread beyond India's borders through ASER (Annual Status of Education Report), India’s largest citizen-led assessment which has inspired parallel assessments of children's learning in fourteen countries across the world.

Develop Innovative Programs - Pratham uses outcome-driven programs that reconfigure teaching methodologies and challenge ineffective learning mechanisms. Our strategies focus on results, accountability, and continuous learning and improvement.

Build Scalable Models - Pratham's low-cost learning models are rigorously tested and evaluated so they can be easily replicated on a larger scale to provide quality education to every child.

Advocate Change - Pratham’s willingness to take risks, adapt to changing circumstances, and look beyond our programs gives us the leverage to create broader change. We amplify our impact by freely sharing information with other nonprofits and using our findings to advocate for large-scale policy changes.

Inspire Action - We engage parents, teachers, and the government to make learning a community effort. Local volunteers are vetted, trained, and monitored to help implement learning interventions at the grassroots level using Pratham’s high-quality teaching materials.

Pratham USA is an organization that relies on the dedication and efforts of volunteers, operating through 13 chapters spread across the United States. These chapters actively promote awareness and gather financial support for our on-the-ground initiatives. By receiving a prestigious four-star rating, the highest achievable, from Charity Navigator, Pratham USA is positioned within the top 3% of all nonprofit organizations in the nation. This achievement is a testament to our responsible financial practices, unwavering commitment to accountability, and transparent operations.

The Role

Pratham USA is actively searching for a Regional Development Associate to play a pivotal role in fundraising efforts within the Central Region, with a primary focus on Dallas. The region encompasses chapters in Houston, Austin, Dallas, and Chicago. This position will be based in Dallas and involves collaboration with volunteers and the Pratham USA team. The Regional Development Associate will be accountable to the Regional Development team and report to the Senior Manager based in Houston.

If you possess a strong passion for education and exhibit empathy towards international development, we are eager to receive your application and learn more about you!

Requirements

Data Management:

• Assist the Regional Development team in maintaining and organizing data.
• Utilize the CRM for data input and generate reports for analysis, strategic planning, and chapter board member meetings.

Client/Donor Support:

• Support the Development team by conducting research and drafting materials for both prospective and existing clients/donors (e.g., presentations, memos).
• Personally manage and cultivate a donor portfolio to establish long-term relationships, aiming for an upgrade into the mid-level giving tier.

Chapter Initiatives:

• Act as a liaison for various chapter initiatives such as Readathon, Young Professionals, and University chapters.

Event Support:

• Assist with event logistics, budgets, and coordination, collaborating with the national events team and development managers.

Client Stewardship:

• Handle client stewardship tasks, including answering calls, responding to emails, pledge collection, and addressing inquiries.

Analysis and Improvement:

• Analyze development progress and recommend adjustments and improvements to initiatives and processes.

Administrative Assistance:

• Provide administrative support to the development team and chapter Board members.
• Assist with calendar/scheduling, donor meetings, and key staff meetings.

Project Management:

• Work directly with the management and development team to manage project workflow.
• Oversee day-to-day milestones for projects.

Work Schedule:

• The role may involve regional travel and require evening and weekend work schedules based on need.

Knowledge, Skills, and Expertise

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-3 years experience working in fundraising or project organization
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Passionate about education and demonstrated empathy for international development
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Salesforce is preferred, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications required
• Motivated self-starter who can think critically and solve challenges creatively
• Ability to work effectively in a results-oriented team environment and meet established deadlines
• Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively with volunteers

Benefits

Pratham has retained the services of Charity Search Group to coordinate the search for this position. To discuss your suitability for this role, please contact Angela-Jo Touza Medina at angela@charitysearchgroup.com or visit www.charitysearchgroup.com

Pratham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.