Talent is evenly distributed, opportunity is not. We exist to change that. The National Education Opportunity Network (NEON) is a rapidly scaling education justice non-profit that seeks to propel economic mobility by democratizing access to higher education. We deliver and support actual college credit-bearing courses from our nation’s top universities (Howard, Stanford, Wharton, Spelman, Brown, Wesleyan, Dartmouth, and more) into teacher-led high school classrooms in low-income, Title 1 high schools - at no cost to students. Since our inception in 2019, we have reached nearly 60,000 scholars from 160 districts in 34 states and are on track to serve 1 million scholars within the next decade. We are a passionate team of former education and civil rights leaders, teachers, policy-wonks, and consultants – with an active board, including former U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan; founder of the Children’s Defense Fund, Marian Wright Edelman; University of Pennsylvania Professor, Angela Duckworth; CEO of the Common App, Jenny Rickard; and former Howard University President, Dr. Wayne Frederick. To learn more about our mission and our work, please read this New York Times front-page feature, this Forbes article, or just click this 3 minute video clip of the experts (our scholars!) discussing the impact of this opportunity with Judge Ann Claire Williams, Ret., trustee, Carnegie Corporation of New York. THE ROLE The Director of Business Development will lead the continued expansion of NEON’s fundraising engine, bringing creativity and relationship excellence to steward a growing base of philanthropic partners. This leader will be both a strategist and a doer - able to set direction, build systems, and personally cultivate high-value relationships that support NEON’s mission and growth. Though the role responsibilities will shift to meet the needs of our growing organization, your skills and expertise will be leveraged to: - Lead and grow a portfolio of donors: Own cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for individual givers; personally manage relationships with high-capacity donors and prospects, focusing on multi-year and unrestricted commitments. - Support foundation and corporate partnerships: Develop customized pitches, renewal proposals, and donor engagement materials; ensure timely delivery of reports, grant materials, and investment cases. - Manage development operations and systems: Oversee grant/report deadlines and lead weekly development meetings, monitor portfolio health and team performance relative to development goals, identify and resolve potential risks, and ensure accountability across deliverables. - Collaborate cross-functionally to advance fundraising strategy and our broader mission: Work closely with senior leaders, communications, and program teams to align donor strategy with organizational goals, impact data, and budget needs. THE QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: - Education & Experience: - 6+ years in fast-paced, rigorous environments (e.g., consulting, strategy, finance, philanthropy, campaigns, policy, or high-growth nonprofits). Traditional development experience is welcome but not required. - Skills & Competencies: - Proven ability to build trust, influence senior stakeholders, and manage complex external relationships with discretion and emotional intelligence. - Exceptional writing, storytelling, and public speaking skills, with the ability to turn complex work into compelling narratives. - Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional workstreams, set priorities, manage deadlines, and drive toward outcomes. - Eagerness to design, test, and improve systems and approaches; ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels. - Commitment to Educational Equity: - A deep, personal commitment to advancing educational equity and supporting students from underserved backgrounds. - Passion for expanding opportunities and addressing the systemic challenges that exist in Title I schools. THE SALARY The Director of Business Development role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $100,000 to $150,000, plus a potentially substantial performance bonus, with final salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. New hires typically start between the range minimum and midpoint. A comprehensive benefits package is also available. THE TEAM The Director of Business Development role will join a fast-paced team of equity warriors committed to providing opportunities for students who have historically and systemically been left out of opportunities. This position will report directly to the President and Chief Operating Officer, with frequent interactions with the CEO. Our organization is 100% remote, with team gatherings throughout the year, and opportunities to travel. Applicants do not need to live in the state of New York. HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter on our website. This is a competitive and active national search. You will be notified promptly if you are being considered for this position. Thank you for your interest in propelling opportunities! It is the policy of the National Education Opportunity Network not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status. We will take specific action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other Terms and Conditions of Employment except as provided by law.

**REMOTE POSITION** Vesper Energy is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Mergers and Acquisitions to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying, evaluating, and executing mergers and acquisitions transactions that align with the company's Corporate Development and Capital Plan growth strategy. As the Director of M&A, you will work across the organization with all of the major functional departments (e.g. development, engineering, transmission, finance, and operations), present and communicate regularly with senior executives to drive key business initiatives and contribute to the expansion of our 14+ GW development pipeline. Role Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, or related field. MBA preferred. Investment banking experience preferred. Years of Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions within the renewable energy sector, with a proven track record of successfully executing both sale side and buy side transactions. Additional Skills, abilities & knowledge: - In-depth understanding of the renewable energy market, including project development, US energy markets, utilities, infrastructure, financing structures, and financial models. - Strong analytic capabilities with a solid understanding of asset valuation and the ability to analyze and assess dynamic development stage investment opportunities. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively and succinctly articulate opportunities, creative problem solving, and assess, manage, summarize execution risk with internal and external stakeholders at various levels. - Proven experience in leading and motivating cross-functional teams, with the ability to drive results in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. - Effective communication skills, with a high degree of emotional intelligence. - Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team. Key Responsibilities - Develop and implement the M&A strategy aligned with the company's Corporate Development and Capital Plan business objectives and renewable energy market trends. - Proactively identify and assess target customers, potential asset and partnership opportunities for identified pools of assets and/or not yet identified assets that complement and enhance the Vesper project portfolio. - Conduct market research and analysis, as well as gather market intelligence necessary form a view on market supply/demand, competitor analysis, and market dynamics. - Lead and manage all aspects of day-to-day transaction process to ensure comprehensive due diligence processes as well as timely completion and cost effective, competitive results. - Evaluate financial, operational, and regulatory aspects of target companies. - Analyze and assess key development risks and opportunities associated with proposed transactions. - Analyze financial models to evaluate potential deal structures, ensuring alignment with company financial goals and return on investment criteria. - Analyze and interpret financial data to recommend and support decision-making. - Lead negotiations, structuring, and execution of transactions, working closely with development, engineering, origination, operations, legal, finance, and other relevant teams to ensure successful deal closure. - Structure deals to maximize value and mitigate risks. - Collaborate with legal and finance teams to finalize deal terms and agreements. - Develop integration plans for successful post-merger implementation. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless integration process. - Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and their role in renewable energy projects. - Identify and assess PPA-related risks and opportunities in potential transactions. - Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, financial institutions, industry players, and other stakeholders to facilitate successful M&A transactions. - Effectively communicate with internal teams and executives on M&A activities.

**REMOTE POSITION** Vesper Energy is seeking a highly experienced Director of Project Valuation & Analytics to lead various Structured Finance team initiatives. The Director of Project Valuation & Analytics will be responsible for project underwriting, valuation and financial modeling efforts within the company. The Director will also be responsible for maintaining consistency across projects and for best-in-class valuation standards. Role Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, or Engineering. MBA or relevant advanced degree is strongly preferred. Years of Experience: 10+ years of experience in financial analysis, project financing (debt and tax equity) at independent power producer or utility or commercial/investment bank with a strong focus in energy or infrastructure sectors. Additional Skills, abilities & knowledge: · Proficiency in financial modeling, analysis, and relevant software/tools. · Solid understanding and hands-on experience with project underwriting, valuation and financial modeling. · Strong understanding of solar and storage project economics and financial modeling. · Hands-on experience with valuation of Solar + Storage (PV+BESS) projects. · Ability to understand power market fundamentals and interpret merchant revenue streams accurately. · Proven experience dealing with modeling construction loans, term loans, and tax equity structuring/modeling. · Analytical approach and a good understanding of structuring complex financial transactions. · A good understanding of capital markets, debt, equity and tax equity/credit financing, and financial instruments. · Strong management skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities Financial Modeling: · Lead financial modeling efforts to support project financing, pricing decisions, and portfolio management. · Collaborate with legal, finance, and development teams to ensure consistency and best in class modeling and valuation. Project Underwriting: · Manage project underwriting criteria and work with cross functional teams to implement them. · Lead Modeling and underwriting criteria for PV + BESS projects Market Analysis: · Analyze and interpret the market fundamentals, forward curves for use in financial models. · Provide strategic guidance to senior management on market conditions, financing options, and capital allocation. Team Leadership: · Provide guidance and support to team members on financial structuring, negotiations, and market analysis. · Ensure effective communication and coordination across cross-functional teams to support financing initiatives.

Introduction to Company Novalaw is a support organization, professionally running the back-office operations of a tech-enabled, highly selective, global law firm consistently recognized for its excellence, innovation, and teamwork throughout its 45 offices in 14 countries and five continents. This disruptive business model has widely become known amongst the most innovative in the legal industry prioritizing collaboration, dynamic innovation, consistent excellence, agility, and efficiency. These core principles provide our firm with an insightful understanding of how we can continue to push our growth year over year. Position Summary Rimon is an international law firm that is growing rapidly. NovaLaw provides all the back-office support for our attorneys, and we are looking for a Director of Conflicts to take our attorney relations to the next level and to manage our growing caseload. You’ll have an opportunity to help a thriving law firm succeed and make a tangible difference in our attorneys’ and clients’ lives every day. This is a completely remote opportunity that will allow you to be able to perform each job duty and give you a steady work-life balance inside our growing team. Essential Functions & Responsibilities • Leads team of conflicts analysis and intake specialists to facilitate efficient, robust intake and conflicts clearance for all Rimon new hires and new business. • Serve as main liaison between Novalaw and Rimon, to ensure ethical compliance and maintain service level agreements. • Provides guidance on conflict-of-interest issues associated with new matters, lateral attorney/paralegal candidates, and efficacy and integrity of ethical walls. • As needed, provides full-service conflicts analysis: ο Analyze prospective legal matters across every practice group to identify conflicts of interest. ο Prepare communications to attorneys, clearly identifying all potential issues found in conflict reports. ο Draft and reviews conflict waiver letters. ο Draft, maintain, and update an array of templatized conflict waiver letters and engagement letters. ο Assist attorneys in resolving conflict issues • Review outside counsel guidelines. • Provide guidance to Conflicts staff relative to conflict research and analysis and corporate family tree research with the goal of ensuring accuracy and consistency in preparation and analysis of conflict reports. • Research appropriate jurisdictional engagement letter, conflict, and ethical rules and/or opinions to assist in determining specific conflict resolution strategies as well as consistent and required updates engagement letter and conflict waiver templates. • Observe good data governance principles to maintain complete, accurate conflicts records. • Systems Maintenance: Field questions from staff and attorney users regarding intake/conflicts software. Work closely with Department members to provide comprehensive conflict/intake training with all new hires and on an ongoing basis to Firm employees. Maintain detailed instructional training documents catered to different audiences. Coordinate with inter-departmental design team to identify areas for improvement with vendors and follow up with testing to verify changes within the system. • Works closely with lateral partner candidates, sponsoring partners, and the firm’s Recruiting Department to identify and obtain all information needed to perform conflicts clearances. • Recommend process/service improvements, solutions, policy changes and/or major variations from established policy to better meet the needs of both internal and external clients. Ensure that services are delivered effectively and efficiently; ensure compliance with Firm policies and procedures; assist in the development of office or department procedures and processes; attend regular staff meetings and training; work effectively with other departments and work groups, including timely follow-up and frequent communications. Exercise independent judgment and discretion. Essential Capabilities • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. Education/Experience • Required 8+ years of relevant experience in a senior role in Conflicts • Required proficiency with Intapp Open. • Required proficiency with iManage. • Required Juris Doctorate Degree. • Desired familiarity with the Rules of Professional Conduct and related regulations. Job Related Competencies Agility- • Accurately anticipates challenges and creates strategies to overcome them. • Foresees risks and sets processes in place that allow for the least impactful outcome. • Recovers from setbacks with an optimistic attitude. • Evaluates the results of new processes and risks and communicates with department members on how to improve in each step. Attention to Detail- • Processes large quantities of detailed information with a high level of accuracy and speed. • Implements a variety of resources and can evaluate work of others to be able to make contributions that align with the best practices of the department. • Employs techniques and provides motivation to personnel to meet or exceed with accuracy. • Fosters collaboration and respect among team members throughout a group process by addressing elements that could impede the group from obtaining their goal. Communication- • Communicates effectively, whether oral or written, with a maintained level of focus and persuasion. • Provides presentations or documents for their audience to be able to visualize what they are communicating. • Reviews others work and can construct feedback that provides an open communication network for the recipient. • Demonstrates assertiveness of needs with a high level of empathy. Conduct & Growth • Shares resources with peers to ensure company conduct is being followed and upholds those through their work. • Follows the goals of the company and aligns them with their own goals, helping to achieve collaboration in each department. • Works with leadership to prioritize objectives and meets those objectives in collaboration with other department members. • Leads in a self-assured manner by making decisions and understands the ‘why’ behind those decisions. Dynamic Innovation- • Introduces new ways of looking at problems, promoting growth of the company through new creative ideas. • Adapts to change as goals of the company develop, and continues to take calculated risks, viewing the situation with multiple perspectives. • Promotes the concept of diverse perspectives to each member of the team and helps mentor individuals through that process. Efficiency- • Implements new processes when needed to help colleagues complete their tasks efficiently and timely. • Identifies how current processes can be improved to achieve efficiency. • Acts as a resource for others when they have questions or need help carrying out their tasks efficiently. Initiative- • Shows capability of describing future scenarios that could be positive opportunities. • Plans responses to setbacks involving current resources, peers, processes, and technology. • Follows up with responses timely, seeking internal/external consultation and sustains progress no matter the outcome. Equal Employment Opportunity Rimon P.C. and Novalaw, Inc. are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant, or an employee based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected class under federal, state, or local law. The information that you provide in this application will be used solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain statistics on applicants. Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rimon P.C. or Novalaw Inc.. If you have a disability or special need and need assistance participating in the application process, please let us know. E-Verify This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.