Transcend

Role Description The Journey Supports Team (JST) builds the tools, resources, and learning experiences that make it possible for the school design coaches we call Design Partners to support communities through locally-driven, multi-year design journeys. On these journeys, schools form design teams made up of leaders, teachers, students, caregivers, and other community members to envision and build a new model of school that fits their community's needs and aspirations. The JST creates and curates the tools Design Partners need to lead that process well. The JST sits within Transcend's Program team, alongside work focused on: - Org foundations (the core concepts and frameworks that underlie all of our work) - Usable knowledge (the research and tools that inform the design choices communities make) - Tech and innovation (the infrastructure that ties it all together) The Journey Supports Team includes: - 3-4 Design Journey Content Leads each holding deep expertise in a particular part of the design journey - 2 Builders who develop and refine the tools and experiences that make that expertise accessible and usable - A Partner of Systems & Operations who keeps the team running smoothly - A Managing Partner who provides overall team leadership and direction We are currently seeking a Design Journey Content Lead for Later Stage work. Later Stage refers to the part of a design journey when schools move from envisioning their design to implementing, refining, deepening, and sustaining it: typically Years 2+. This is where extraordinary and equitable learning for all students either becomes real and durable, or stalls out. Getting this right is critical to Transcend's mission. The Later Stage Content Lead will inherit a strong foundation: a well-developed conceptual understanding of what later-stage work entails and what it requires. The work ahead is to build from that foundation, translating concepts into practical guidance and tools, getting those ideas into the water across the organization, and continuing to learn, test, and grapple with the questions that remain unanswered. Qualifications - Deep commitment to Transcend's mission of transforming education - Passion for designing learning experiences where all students thrive - Curiosity, care, and a drive to make meaningful change - School or system-level leadership experience - Background in K-12 teaching - Expert-level knowledge of implementation, continuous improvement, and sustained change management - Experience at an organization that supports schools to implement innovative models (strongly preferred) - Builder's instinct: ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear, actionable tools - Experience designing and facilitating learning experiences - Skilled facilitator and decision-maker - Strong project management skills - Ability to navigate tensions between program work and field work - Coachable and growth-oriented - Proficient with Google Suite (required) and Notion (strongly preferred) - Familiarity with AI tools and a drive to keep learning as they evolve (required) Requirements - Build and hold expertise in later-stage work - Develop and maintain deep expertise in Transcend's foundational schemas - Stay rooted in the work on the ground - Coordinate with other Design Journey Content Leads - Compile guidance, tools, and resources - Own the Later Stage product roadmap - Build and refine guidance and tools - Ensure coherence across the library - Make products accessible and actionable - Lead projects and facilitate decision-making - Contribute to the team Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage options - Org-wide holidays - Paid time off - Paid parental leave - Professional development opportunities - Fully remote work Application & Hiring Process - Initial interview with the team via Zoom - Try-on activity to engage in a role-aligned exercise - Panel interview with Kirsten and other members of the Journey Supports Team - Final interview with Ross Lescano Lipstein, Chief Program Officer - Reference checks to learn more about your superpowers and working style Salary - Geo Comp 1: $135,000-$180,000 (NYC metro area, CA Bay Area, Boston City, LA City, Washington, D.C, Seattle) - Geo Comp 2: $128,250-$171,000 (San Diego; New Haven, CT; Ventura, CA) - Geo Comp 3: $121,500-$162,000 (Most other US locations)

Role Description The Journey Supports Team (JST) builds the tools, resources, and learning experiences that make it possible for the school design coaches we call Design Partners to support communities through locally-driven, multi-year design journeys. On these journeys, schools form design teams made up of leaders, teachers, students, caregivers, and other community members to envision and build a new model of school that fits their community's needs and aspirations. The JST creates and curates the tools Design Partners need to lead that process well. As the Partner, Journey Supports Systems & Operations, you will serve as the Managing Partner's strategic and operational right hand. You will keep our systems running, our products coherent and findable, our team informed and coordinated, and our roadmap clear. You will represent the team in internal meetings, cross-team conversations, and senior leader touchpoints with the judgment, presence, and synthesis skills to help move decisions forward. In This Role, You Will: - Support the Managing Partner in team strategy and coordination (~25%) - Co-hold the full view of the team's work and priorities - Track and communicate progress toward team goals - Join key cross-team conversations - Support alignment with partner teams - Communicate what we're building - Manage our product roadmap and learning systems (~25%) - Manage our central build list - Build feedback loops to learn from use - Stay connected to portfolio teams - Manage our Methods Library and core platforms (~20%) - Manage Notion as our Methods Library platform - Keep the library current - Drive awareness and use - Own and evolve our product infrastructure and standards (~10%) - Ensure consistent application of our specs, templates, and visual identity - Steward our Materials Creation Process - Tend to team operations and culture (~5%) - Maintain team infrastructure - Manage the team budget - Lead planning and coordination for team retreats and events - Tend to the magic Qualifications - Deep commitment to Transcend's mission of transforming education - Curiosity, care, and a drive to make meaningful change - Direct experience in K-12 schools, as a teacher or in a similar school-based role (required) - Experience supporting schools through change processes as a coach or in a similar capacity (a plus) - Experience in operations, coordination, or a chief-of-staff type role (required) - Experience working on or alongside a program or product team (strongly preferred) - Strong project management skills - Excellent written communication - Sound judgment and poise in complex situations - Ability to lead through influence rather than formal authority - Warm, collegial presence and skill at building strong relationships - Coachable and growth-oriented - Proficient with Google Suite (required) and Notion (strongly preferred) - Familiarity with AI tools and a drive to keep learning as they evolve (required) Requirements - Experience in K-12 education settings - Proven track record in operations and coordination - Strong project management capabilities - Excellent communication skills - Ability to work collaboratively across teams Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage options - Org-wide holidays - Paid time off - Paid parental leave - Professional development opportunities - Fully remote work Company Description Transcend is a national nonprofit that helps communities reimagine and redesign schools so every young person can thrive in a rapidly changing world. For more than a decade, Transcend has partnered with school and system leaders to build the capacity for bold, lasting change.

• Partner Strategically with AEs: Collaborate closely with Strategic AEs on assigned named accounts. • Develop Account POVs and Plans: Build internal account briefs, POVs, and full account and opportunity pursuit plans. • Drive Pipeline Generation in Complex Accounts: Own the creation of qualified pipeline across named accounts. • Lead Discovery and Qualification: Conduct initial discovery across Marketing, Privacy, Legal, Engineering, and Data stakeholders. • Support Multi-Threading and Stakeholder Mapping: Identify new paths into an account. • Collaborate Across Sales, Product Marketing, Field Marketing: Partner across the organization to coordinate activities. • Maintain High Operational Rigor: Keep CRM records accurate and up to date. • Contribute to Best Practices and Playbooks: Develop new outreach templates and insights.

Role Description The Partner, Learning and Development is equally a designer and a facilitator. This role is responsible for translating Transcend’s approach into practical, usable tools and high-quality experiences that make it easier for others to launch and sustain design journeys independently over time. In This Role, You Will Get To: - Design and Facilitate Capacity-Building Experiences - Design engaging, high-impact adult learning experiences (virtual and in-person) that build participants’ ability to lead design work. - Facilitate sessions that build participants’ knowledge and skills, spark reflection, shift mindsets, and drive toward action and ownership. - Adapt experiences in real time based on participant needs and context. - Create environments that are both challenging and supportive, enabling honest dialogue and breakthrough thinking. - Build Tools and Learning Assets that Scale Capacity - Translate complex ideas into clear, practical, and engaging tools (e.g., protocols, guides, templates, case studies). - Adapt resources that help partners independently apply community-based design in their context. - Contribute to our bank of existing tools and resources and modular design supports (design kits, learning modules, etc.) that reduce reliance on direct Transcend support. - Continuously refine tools based on user feedback and real-world application. - Support External Partners to Build and Apply Capacity - Collaborate with partners to understand their goals and co-design learning experiences that meet their needs. - Support partners in applying what they learn to real work (e.g., planning sessions, facilitating design teams, testing ideas). - Build strong, trust-based relationships that enable honest feedback and growth. - Gauge partners’ readiness to lead aspects of the work independently and adjust support accordingly. - Provide clear, actionable feedback to help partners strengthen their ability to lead design work over time. - Contribute to partners’ progression from exposure → skill-building → independent leadership. - Contribute to a Coherent Capacity-Building Strategy - Align experiences and tools to Transcend’s broader capacity-building model and certification pathways. - Capture insights from partner work to inform continuous improvement of offerings. - Collaborate across teams to ensure coherence between tools, experiences, and partner outcomes. - Help define what high-quality capacity building looks like in practice. Qualifications - You share a deep commitment to Transcend’s mission of transforming education and a passion for designing learning experiences where all students thrive. - You show up with curiosity, care, and a drive to make meaningful change — living into Transcend’s values through how you work, connect, and lead. - Skill at creating learning environments that are both challenging and supportive, where honest dialogue happens and breakthrough thinking is possible. - A track record of designing and facilitating high-impact adult learning experiences that build participants' capacity for independent leadership. - Systems thinking and strategic alignment. You can connect individual learning experiences to a broader capacity-building model and ensure coherence across tools, experiences, and outcomes. - A collaborative, co-designing orientation. You know how to partner with stakeholders to understand their goals and shape experiences that meet them where they are. - The ability to gauge a partner's readiness and adjust your level of support accordingly, scaffolding when needed and stepping back when they're ready. - The ability to adapt in real time, reading the room and adjusting your facilitation approach based on participant needs, energy, and context. - Strong feedback and coaching skills. You give clear, actionable input that helps partners grow their capacity to lead design work. - Comfort capturing and synthesizing insights from the field to continuously improve offerings and inform strategy. - Meaningful experience working in or alongside schools or education systems, whether as a teacher, leader, coach, or designer. Application & Hiring Process - We review applications on a rolling basis and are committed to a thoughtful and people-centered hiring experience that helps candidates feel what it’s like to work at Transcend. - Initial interview with the team via Zoom to learn more about your interest and experiences. - Try-on activity to engage in a role-aligned exercise. - Interview with the hiring manager, where we’d debrief the try-on task and engage in some scenarios you are likely to encounter in the role. - Interview with the team, where you will meet with a small group of Transcend teammates with whom you would most likely collaborate in the role. - Final interview with the hiring manager. - Reference checks to learn more about your superpowers and working style. Salary - Geo Comp 1: Currently Includes: NYC metro area, CA Bay Area, Boston City, LA City, Washington, D.C, Seattle $115,000-$150,000 - Geo Comp 2: Currently includes locations such as: San Diego; New Haven, CT; Ventura, CA $109,250-$142,500 - Geo Comp 3: Currently Includes: Most other US locations $103,500-$135,000 Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage options. - Org-wide holidays. - Paid time off. - Paid parental leave. - Professional development opportunities. - Fully remote work.

Role Description For years, Transcend has partnered directly with communities to lead and facilitate multi-year school redesign journeys. That work has taught us something important: lasting transformation doesn’t come from outside support alone, it comes from local leaders who are equipped to drive change themselves. This role sits at the center of that strategic shift by helping us design, scale, and bring to market the credentials, certifications, and capacity-building offerings that make community-led transformation possible. As the Partner, Strategy for this team, you will sit at the center of multiple priorities. This role supports go-to-market strategy, leads the team's learning agenda, connects and coordinates across functions, and ensures the work progresses with clarity and momentum. It's a high-leverage role for someone who can operate at both the strategic and execution level - shaping direction one moment and driving follow-through in the next. If you're energized by complexity, and thrive in bringing order, clarity, and momentum to a fast-moving team, this role is for you. In This Role, You Will Get To - Partner on Strategy and Direction - Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Managing Partner, helping to shape priorities, plans, and key decisions. - Translate high-level strategy into clear, actionable plans and aligned workstreams. - Prepare synthesis, recommendations, and materials that support strong internal and external decision-making. - Develop and Drive a Go-to-Market Strategy - Support the development and refinement of our go-to-market strategy for external capacity-building and certification offerings. - Help define target audiences, value propositions, and partner pathways. - Partner with Business Development and Portfolio teams to align strategy with external opportunities. - Ensure internal clarity and consistency in how offerings are understood and communicated across the organization. - Hold the Team's Learning Agenda and Strategic Research - Steward the School Design, Learning & Development Team’s learning agenda, ensuring key questions are clearly defined and prioritized. - Conduct and synthesize research across internal pilots, partner work, and external models. - Translate insights into clear implications for strategy, offerings, and decisions. - Ensure learning is systematically captured and used to continuously improve the work. - Drive Cross-Functional Alignment and Momentum - Serve as a central connector across teams contributing to capacity building (e.g., Portfolio teams, Program Team, Business Development, Legal). - Ensure alignment across strategy, tools, experiences, and certification efforts. - Identify gaps, overlaps, and inconsistencies and drive toward greater coherence. - Support the Managing Partner in setting and maintaining clear priorities across the School Design, Learning & Development Team. - Drive planning and tracking processes (e.g., quarterly priorities, step-backs, progress monitoring). - Ensure strong communication, role clarity, and follow-through across workstreams. - Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and areas requiring attention. - Lead Strategic and Cross-Cutting Projects - Own and execute high-priority, ambiguous projects that advance the capacity strategy. - Bring structure and clarity to early-stage work and move it toward concrete outcomes. - Ensure projects are grounded in both strategic intent and practical execution. Qualifications - Deep commitment to Transcend’s mission of transforming education and a passion for designing learning experiences where all students thrive. - Curiosity, care, and a drive to make meaningful change. - Strong strategic synthesis skills. - Excellent cross-functional coordination. - A practical, execution-oriented mindset. - Strong research and learning synthesis skills. - Go-to-market fluency. - Strong planning and project management instincts. - Clear, compelling written communication. - A track record of operating at the intersection of strategy and execution. Application & Hiring Process - Initial interview with the team via Zoom to learn more about your interest and experiences. - Try-on activity to engage in a role-aligned exercise. - Interview with the hiring manager to debrief the try-on task and engage in some scenarios you are likely to encounter in the role. - Interview with the team to meet with a small group of Transcend teammates. - Final interview. - Reference checks to learn more about your superpowers and working style. Salary - Geo Comp 1: $115,000-$150,000 (NYC metro area, CA Bay Area, Boston City, LA City, Washington, D.C, Seattle). - Geo Comp 2: $109,250-$142,500 (San Diego; New Haven, CT; Ventura, CA). - Geo Comp 3: $103,500-$135,000 (Most other US locations). Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage options. - Org-wide holidays. - Paid time off. - Paid parental leave. - Professional development opportunities. - Fully remote work.

Role Description The Usable Knowledge team supports Transcend’s larger organizational mission by surfacing and synthesizing existing knowledge from research and practice into actionable and accessible resources for school designers. As a member of the Usable Knowledge team, you’ll collaborate closely with teammates to contribute to resource development and maintain the systems that make our work possible. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining the structures and systems that make the team’s work possible. You'll combine skills in project coordination, operations, database management, and research to help ensure our knowledge base is organized, accessible, accurate, and up to date. More specifically, you will get to: - Support the development of high-quality resources for a variety of projects and purposes. (~35%) - Support and maintain strong systems and structures. (~35%) - Provide operational support across the team. (~10%) - Manage yourself effectively and contribute to UK team spaces and culture. (~10%) - Participate fully in Transcend’s culture and uphold and live into Transcend’s core values. (~10%) Qualifications - Outstanding project management, organization, and follow-through. - Experience with or readiness to learn about a range of tools and processes related to project management, knowledge management, customer relationship management, e-commerce, printing, fulfillment services, and more. - Attention to detail and a commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement. - Proactive communication, including the ability to keep teammates updated, surface questions early, and flag risks or blockers. - Proficiency with data and knowledge management systems. Experience managing databases (e.g., Airtable, Salesforce, Google Drive) is a plus. - Clear, concise writing and editing skills, with an ability to translate complex ideas into simple, usable language. - Flexibility to navigate shifting priorities, iterate based on feedback, and adapt to evolving project needs. - Collaboration skills that enable you to work effectively with a range of teammates and, at times, external partners. - Willingness—even enjoyment—working iteratively to learn from feedback and iteration. - Experience working in or with PK-12 education organizations as a teacher, operations specialist, director of special projects, etc. - A deep commitment to Transcend’s mission of transforming education. Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage options. - Org-wide holidays. - Paid time off. - Paid parental leave. - Professional development opportunities. - Fully remote work. Company Description Transcend is a national nonprofit that helps communities reimagine and redesign schools so every young person can thrive in a rapidly changing world. For more than a decade, Transcend has partnered with school and system leaders to build the capacity for bold, lasting change—change led by the people who live it every day.

Role Description We’re hiring a Partner, Product and UX Lead to be the inaugural full-time experience design & product lead on our Program Team. This is a hybrid hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives at identifying, solving for and managing unaddressed user needs and loves tackling them end to end at the intersection of product design and strategy, experience design/user experience (UX), user interface (UI), and design thinking. The role will ‘take the baton’ of experience design & product leadership for individual products or tools from senior consultants that have been supporting our early efforts in product development over the past year, ramping into full product and design leadership for those designated tech-enabled solutions as part of the product suite that Transcend is developing to drive our impact and scale in the coming years. In this role, you will help formulate and lead product design and strategy for key products and help drive the identification of solutions for a growing suite of largely technology-enabled tools. You will work closely with program team leadership, engineering contractors, cross-functional partners, key stakeholders and users to take products from early concepts and prototypes through discovery, iteration, and launch. In doing so, you’ll balance big-picture systems thinking, design, and meticulous attention to interaction detail—making sure our tools feel intuitive, clear, coherent, and delightful for educators and community members doing complex design work. In this role, you’ll get to: - Identify and help lead product strategy and design for core tools (in partnership with the Chief Program Officer and Tech & Information lead) - Help build a practice of experience design/UX at Transcend (including eventually leading a multidisciplinary team–initially this role will partner with UX/UI contractors) - Drive discovery and iteration through research and synthesis - Translate real-world school design processes into digital experiences - Collaborate directly with both users and the product development team - Product manage key products and tools - Experiment with emerging tools The examples below are meant to illustrate the types of challenges and creative opportunities you may encounter in this role. They are not comprehensive, and the exact mix of work will vary over time based on priorities and partnerships: - Lead the design of an interactive interface to elicit and display ratings on a school's current performance, conditions, and design of the student experience. - Identify the opportunity for and create engaging tools and accompanying interfaces that enable school design teams to prioritize the learner outcomes they value most. - Create the strategy and lead the design effort for “virtual inspiration visits” that school design teams can take to learn about the most engaging and effective learning experiences in the country. Qualifications - You have experience working in the K-12 context–whether as a teacher, a school leader or by leading the creation or implementation of products built to enable instruction. - You’ve led/and or supported end-to-end product design and product management, from early research and discovery through concepting, prototyping, iteration, and launch—often in complex or ambiguous problem spaces. - You translate real-world services, processes, and workflows into intuitive, elegant digital tools and platforms that make people’s lives easier. - You define the strategic approach to a problem while crafting every interaction and detail with care—balancing big-picture thinking with thoughtful execution. - You collaborate closely with engineers and product leaders in iterative cycles, continuously improving products through shared learning and feedback. - You thrive in cross-functional settings, bringing structure to uncertainty and momentum to ideas that are still taking shape. - You’ve incorporated AI into your workflows in a way that supports strong execution. Requirements - You design with users at the center—thinking holistically about flow, navigation, and information architecture to create intuitive and meaningful experiences. - You can take an ambiguous, high level concept or approach and flesh it out in ways that bring it to life; transforming it into clear, concrete, and tangible solutions. - You bring strong visual design craft and information architecture skills —using layout, intuitive labeling, typography, hierarchy, workflow and accessibility principles to create polished, engaging interfaces. - You blend UX, product strategy, and product management, breaking down complex problems, mapping logic, and defining requirements that prioritize user value and impact in ways that drive product-market fit. - You conduct user research and field discovery, identifying patterns and translating insights into clear, actionable design direction. - You translate customer workflows into user journeys, wireframes, and interaction models. - You develop wireframes and present them to stakeholders for walkthroughs and validation. - You can work closely with Product & Engineering teams to identify, capture, and document requirements directly from customers and stakeholders. - Incorporate user feedback rapidly into refined UX designs aligned with our strategy and roadmap. - You’re fluent with modern design and collaboration tools like Figma, Miro, and prototyping software to model, test, and communicate your work. - You’re a strong writer and storyteller, able to explain design rationale clearly and bring others along through compelling visuals and narratives. - You manage multiple workstreams and timelines with ease, bringing order, focus, and follow-through to dynamic, fast-moving environments. Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage options - Org-wide holidays - Paid time off - Paid parental leave - Professional development opportunities - Fully remote work Application & Hiring Process We review applications on a rolling basis and are committed to a thoughtful and people-centered hiring experience that helps candidates feel what it’s like to work at Transcend. Here’s what you can expect if you are selected to move forward: - Initial interview with the team via Zoom to learn more about your interest and experiences. - Try-on activity to engage in a role-aligned exercise. - Interview with the hiring manager and other members of the team. - Interview with the team, where you will meet with a small group of Transcend teammates. - Final interview with our Chief Program Officer. - Reference checks to learn more about your superpowers and working style. Salary As a national team, we apply a cost-of-labor adjustment by adjusting salaries into 3 geographical bands (geo-band) in order to offer competitive compensation for all employees across the US. - Geo Comp 1: $140,000-$195,000 - Geo Comp 2: $133,000-$185,250 - Geo Comp 3: $126,000-$175,500 A Few Nuts & Bolts We are an experienced team focused on extraordinary learning for all. We welcome candidates who are passionate about ensuring that all students thrive.

• Coordinate end-to-end logistics for physical events including trade shows, conferences, field events, and executive roundtables, covering venue sourcing, vendor management, booth setup, staffing coordination, and on-site execution • Manage the production and execution of webinars and virtual events, from platform setup and speaker coordination to attendee communications and post-event follow-up • Maintain an organized event calendar, tracking deadlines, deliverables, and dependencies across multiple simultaneous events • Collaborate with marketing, sales, and partnerships teams to align event execution with campaign goals, ICP targeting, and pipeline objectives • Coordinate event promotional activities including pre-event outreach, registration management, and attendee engagement workflows • Track and manage event budgets, maintain vendor relationships, and process invoices to ensure spend stays within allocated budget • Capture and report on event performance metrics including registration rates, attendance, pipeline influenced, and leads generated • Source and manage event materials including branded swag, booth collateral, signage, and digital assets

Role Description The Development Director is a strategic fundraising leader who owns relationships with major funders and serves as the primary architect of fundraising strategy for assigned portfolio areas. This role requires deep expertise in translating complex programmatic work into compelling philanthropic opportunities, building and stewarding senior funder relationships, and serving as a trusted internal partner to portfolio Managing Partners and senior leadership. The Development Partner operates at the intersection of strategy, relationship management, and content development—setting direction for fundraising efforts while ensuring high-quality execution and strong cross-functional collaboration. Key Responsibilities - Strategic Fundraising Leadership - Hold primary responsibility for fundraising strategy across 2–3 assigned portfolio areas (e.g., literacy, math, Career-Connected Learning, etc). - Translate portfolio strategy into clear, compelling funder strategies that align philanthropic goals with organizational priorities. - Synthesize signals from funders, the education field, and internal stakeholders into strategic bets. - Proactively identify and pursue new funding opportunities aligned with organizational strategy and portfolio needs. - Coordinate with other team members to maximize funding impact. - Monitor funder websites and announcement channels (i.e., newsletter) for relevant updates, deadlines, and opportunities. - Funder Relationship Management - Own senior funder relationships within assigned portfolios. - Build a deep understanding of funder priorities, decision-making processes, and organizational culture to inform engagement strategy. - Manage the full lifecycle of funder engagement: cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal. - Lead most external funder meetings - providing strategic updates, cultivating relationships, and positioning new opportunities. - Navigate complex funder dynamics and serve as the primary point of contact for senior program officers and foundation leadership. - Internal Partnership & Collaboration - Act as a trusted thought partner to senior leaders and portfolio heads — the teams leading direct, on-the-ground engagement with school partners. - Align with team leadership, org leadership, and portfolio leadership on funding priorities, opportunity packaging, and strategic tradeoffs. - Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between Development, program teams, and Finance to ensure alignment on budgets and deliverables. - Brief internal stakeholders on funder context, preferences, and sensitivities to inform decision-making, program strategy, and communications. - Content Development & Quality Control - Co-create, create, and at times, provide feedback on a range of development of written materials for funding opportunities, including (but not limited to) concept notes, proposals, reports, and meeting prep, and make sure they are compelling, accurate, aligned with funder priorities, and reflect organizational tone and messaging. - Set direction and provide substantive content guidance to team members for proposals, concept notes, reports, and funder materials. - Translate complex programmatic information and portfolio updates into accessible, persuasive narratives for diverse funder audiences. - Ensure consistency and excellence across all written funder communications. - Assemble basic slide decks from templates for funder presentations. - Pipeline Management & Operations - Ensure high-quality pipeline hygiene and accurate revenue forecasting for assigned portfolios (in partnership with team operations/admin support). - Maintain up-to-date information in Salesforce/CRM on funder contacts, opportunities, next steps, and cultivation status (in partnership with team operations/admin support). - Track progress toward revenue goals and proactively adjust strategy to address gaps or capitalize on opportunities. - Participate in Development team planning and forecasting processes, providing realistic projections based on relationship status and external conditions. - Prospect research when needed. Qualifications - Experience in nonprofit fundraising, with significant experience leading institutional giving. - Demonstrated success in building and stewarding relationships with foundation program officers and trustees, with a track record of securing 6- and 7-figure gifts. - Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate complex programmatic work into compelling philanthropic opportunities. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to craft and refine persuasive narratives for diverse audiences. - Experience managing multiple priorities, building cultivation plans, and working cross-functionally with program and leadership teams. - Proven ability to meet or exceed ambitious revenue goals through strategic relationship management. - Deep familiarity with fundraising operations including pipeline management, proposal development, and funder reporting. - Comfort with data, forecasting, and using CRM systems (Salesforce and Notion experience strongly preferred). - Navigating ambiguity, complexity, shifting priorities. - Comfort with being proactive, advocating for clarity, and operating with both autonomy and agency. - Demonstrated executive presence with the ability to communicate complex or sensitive information clearly and confidently to senior leadership, boards, and cross-functional stakeholders, building trust and credibility at all levels of the organization. Preferred Qualifications - Experience in education philanthropy or K-12 education reform. - Experience managing or mentoring junior fundraising staff. Application & Hiring Process - Initial interview with the team via Zoom to learn more about your interest and experiences. - Try-on activity to engage in a role-aligned exercise. - Interview with the hiring manager, where we’d debrief the try-on task and engage in some scenarios you are likely to encounter in the role. - Interview with the team, where you will meet with a small group of Transcend teammates with whom you would most likely collaborate in the role. - Final interview with our Chief Products Officer. - Reference checks to learn more about your superpowers and working style. Salary - Geo Comp 1: $156,000 - $186,000 (Currently Includes: NYC metro area, CA Bay Area, Boston City, LA City, Washington, D.C, Seattle). - Geo Comp 2: $148,200 - $176,700 (Currently includes locations such as: San Diego; New Haven, CT; Ventura, CA). - Geo Comp 3: $140,400 - $167,400 (Currently Includes: Most other US locations). Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage options. - Org-wide holidays. - Paid time off. - Paid parental leave. - Professional development opportunities. - Fully remote work.

• Support and contribute to Transcend's LinkedIn content calendar, producing posts that drive engagement and brand awareness—with a focus on expanding our audience and reach. • Write and optimize BDR outbound sequences that are personalized, on-brand, and designed to generate pipeline. • Produce a range of content formats including blog posts, case studies, sales decks, event content, and email nurture campaigns. • Leverage AI tools to accelerate content production, editing, and scaling across channels without sacrificing quality or brand voice. • Manage and maintain content workflows in HubSpot, ensuring content is properly tracked, deployed, and reported on. • Collaborate across the team (product, events, partner, etc.) to ensure content is aligned to campaign goals, ICP messaging, and the buyer journey. • Apply SEO/GEO best practices to written content to improve organic discoverability and contribute to Transcend's broader search presence.