Please be aware of recruiting scams! All legitimate communication from our recruitment team will come from an official calstart.org email address via email, we will not text you about a role you have not applied to or shown interest in. We will not perform any interviews via text or Zoom chat. CALSTART does not ask for any fees or personal information such as social security numbers or bank details during the recruitment process. About Us: CALSTART is a mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization and clean air for all. For over 30 years, it’s been CALSTART’s mission to develop, assess, and implement large-scale, zero-emission transportation solutions to mitigate climate change and support economic growth. CALSTART works with businesses, organizations, governments, and communities to create real-life impact toward clean air and equitable access to clean transportation for all. CALSTART provides scientific, technical and policy support for regulatory development and clean technology and infrastructure acceleration. About The Role: CALSTART is seeking a Head of Philanthropy and Private Funding that is a strategic and collaborative leader to manage and grow the organization’s existing and future philanthropic relations. The organization is seeking to expand and diversify our pool of private (non-government) revenue. Achieving our mission requires growth in our impact, deeper partnerships, and a philanthropic strategy that matches the scale of our ambition. To lead this effort, we are looking for a Head of Philanthropy and Private Funding who is highly experienced, motivated, and results-oriented. The Head of Philanthropy and Private Funding, reporting directly to the CEO, will design and execute CALSTART’s private fundraising strategy, cultivating high-impact relationships with current and new foundations, donor-advised funds (DAFs), high net-worth individuals, corporate philanthropy, and the general public. This leader will coordinate all activities related to the lifecycle of private grants and fundraising including funder research, identification, arrangement of meetings, lead cultivation, proposal development, grant management, deliverables, and reporting. This leader will be tasked with maintaining strong relationships with the broad set of funders that CALSTART currently works with, ensuring that we are delivering on existing grants and well positioned for both renewals and growth. The ideal candidate will be a well-connected individual within the clean transportation and sustainability community with a passion for our mission and a track record of driving results, ideally in a nonprofit environment. They will have demonstrated success in building strong donor pipelines, growing relationships, and working collaboratively to develop a compelling vision that funders will want to support. They will demonstrate strong writing skills, organization, follow-through, tracking and delivering on deadlines, and the ability to lead a professional support team. They will also embrace creative approaches to leveraging CALSTART’s unique perspectives as an industry builder and implementation expert, as well as its industry and stakeholder network. They will partner very closely with the Head of Policy and the Sr. Director for Global Drive to Zero, which are funded primarily through Philanthropic sources. What You’ll Do: Strategic Leadership and Revenue Diversification: - Develop, drive, and adapt an annual and multi-year private fundraising strategy aligned with organization goals. - Set annual private revenue targets in partnership with the CEO. - Develop compelling, comprehensive proposals that build on CALSTART’s strengths and seek funding support with the philanthropic community and with other private funders. - Build a diversified portfolio of philanthropic revenue across foundations, DAFs, major donors, and corporate philanthropy. - Manage a comprehensive fundraising pipeline and generate data-driven forecasting and reporting. Donor Cultivation, Solicitation, and Stewardship: - Manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors (individual and institutional) and develop and maintain meaningful relationships with CALSTART’s community of philanthropists. - Serve as a primary relationship manager for key philanthropic partners and prospects, working in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team to manage existing and foster new relationships. - Ensure timely and high-quality reports to funders on delivery of all existing grants and managing grant renewal applications. - Design and implement a stewardship strategy that deepens donor engagement and strengthens retention, with the objective of increasing levels of giving. - Partner with the CEO, Executive CTeam, and select board members to engage their networks and prepare them for donor conversations. - Launch and grow a robust Major Gifts program, including donor segmentation, prospecting, and personalized cultivation plans. - Develop and launch with Marketing a robust ongoing nurture campaign that is tailored for different funder audiences: institutions, major donors/family offices, and individual supporters. Cross-Organizational Collaboration and Thought Leadership: - Support the CEO and senior leaders in representing CALSTART to the philanthropic community. - Work closely with CALSTART’s Policy team, the Global Drive to Zero team, Initiatives and Regional Offices to shape fundable concepts and articulate compelling cases for support. - Foster a culture of philanthropy across the organization, ensuring program leaders understand and contribute to fundraising success. - Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to develop clear, compelling philanthropic messaging and donor-facing materials. - Partner with the Executive Team to cross-functionally create annual revenue generation plans that include existing awards and potential renewals, aiming to increase and expand into new streams of funding. - Partner with peer NGOs to develop larger-scale campaigns for impact. Team Leadership and Governance: - Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of grant specialists focused on the pursuit, preparation, and renewal of philanthropic grants. - Strengthen fundraising systems, CRM practices, and data governance to support scalable growth. - Ensure adherence to ethical fundraising standards and grant compliance best practices. What You'll Bring to the Table: - Bachelor’s degree, Advanced degree preferred - Extensive (10+ years) professional experience in fundraising, development, external relationship building. - Experience working in the clean transportation, energy, and/or climate sectors. - A strong track record of winning major foundation funding. - Strong and trusted contacts and relationships with relevant foundations, industry, and institutional funders. - Track record of developing strong relationship, over time, with a broad set of stakeholders - Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively at all levels to actively support development-related goals and activities - Strong program oversight and project management experience. Exceptional campaign and proposal development and submission experience with a high win rate. - Exceptional communication, public speaking, presentation, organization, stakeholder management, and writing skills. - Willingness to travel 10-15%, primarily within North America but also abroad - Knowledge of project budgeting and organizational revenue forecasting. Ability to use software tools to enhance internal processes and drive improved results. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). $140,000 - $177,960 a year CALSTART values transparency and strives to provide as much information regarding compensation as possible. The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $177,960. We determine pay based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, education, internal equity and other factors relevant to the job. We understand that not everyone will match the above qualifications 100%. If your background isn't perfectly aligned but you feel you would be a great addition to the team, we'd love to hear from you. We're a tight-knit team of world-class innovators, business minds, and change agents who believe passionately in our mission and put our team ahead of self. We are committed to the continued development and growth of our employees and invest in your success! We care about your personal well being as much as your professional success and offer generous benefits to full time employees including: 100% company paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, Retirement plan with generous company contributions, FSA for Health and Dependent Care, 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment, 11 paid company holidays, paid sick time, paid family leave, and more! Our inclusive environment focuses on making decisions based on merit without regard to race, color, hair texture, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, LGBTQIA+ status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Design and deliver information literacy instruction across disciplines; collaborate with faculty to embed research skills into the curriculum.

Role Description We are seeking a dynamic and customer-focused professional to lead and elevate the SIMS Customer Training Program. This role is ideal for an experienced Industrial Security professional or Industrial Security Information Management professional who is passionate about empowering clients, delivering exceptional training experiences, and serving as a trusted advisor in the use of advanced security software solutions. This individual will serve as the primary training lead and functional support liaison for our customers, ensuring they maximize the value and performance of the SIMS platform. - Customer Training Program Leadership: - Design, develop, implement, and continuously enhance the SIMS Customer Training Program, including public and private onsite training, virtual instructor-led sessions, and customer support curriculum. - Maintain full ownership of training content, ensuring materials remain current, relevant, and aligned with software enhancements and industry requirements. - Develop structured learning paths for new and existing customers to support adoption and long-term system success. - Content Development & Video Management: - Create, script, record, and manage high-quality training videos and learning materials. - Maintain and administer customer access to training resources and video libraries. - Ensure all materials reflect best practices in adult learning and technical instruction. - Client Engagement & Functional Support: - Serve as the primary point of contact for customers requiring training and functional support. - Provide exceptional customer service by diagnosing complex issues, offering timely and effective solutions, and ensuring optimal system performance. - Conduct engaging product demonstrations and tailored training sessions that empower clients to fully leverage system capabilities. - Utilize prior Industrial Security Information Management experience to understand customer environments and tailor solutions to their operational needs. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: - Partner closely with technical, product, and development teams to identify customer trends, recommend enhancements, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the SIMS platform. - Provide structured feedback from the field to inform product innovation and usability improvements. - Internal Enablement: - Deliver internal training for employees on software updates, new features, and onboarding of new team members. - Ensure internal stakeholders are equipped to support customers effectively and consistently. - Continuous Improvement: - Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory updates, and emerging technologies related to industrial security and information management. - Proactively enhance training methodologies, support processes, and customer engagement strategies. Qualifications - Demonstrated experience in Industrial Security Information Management or related security software environments. - Strong presentation, communication, and instructional design skills. - Proven ability to manage customer relationships with professionalism and responsiveness. - Experience creating training materials and instructional videos preferred. - Ability to work collaboratively across technical and operational teams. - Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ownership mindset. - Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, as required. - 5+ years of experience with the SIMS product is highly preferred. Benefits - Multiple healthcare plan options (with up to 100% company-paid coverage). - Flexible PTO. - 401(k) with 4% company match (after 90 days).

Job Description Required Certificates and Licenses: Michigan Teaching Certification Required. Must have History endorsement. Residency Requirements: Must reside in Michigan. The High School History Teacher is a highly qualified, state certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. Teachers provide instruction, support, and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through Stride K12’s learning management system. They actively work closely with students and parents/learning coaches to advance each student’s learning toward established goals. Teachers typically work from home but must travel occasionally throughout the year to various school functions, such as state testing or as otherwise required by the school. Start Date: SY 2026/2027 This position offers a base salary around $47,000 plus the eligibility of a performance bonus. K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us! This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. · Provides rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students · Commitment to personalizing learning for all students · Demonstrates a belief in all students’ ability to succeed and meet high expectations · Differentiates instruction based on student level of mastery · Augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools under guidance from principal and coach · Maintains grade book ensuring student academic integrity, makes student placement and promotion decisions, and alerts administrators to concerns about student performance and progress · Prepares students for high stakes standardized tests · Understands that a primary responsibility is to establish and maintain positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with and responds to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner · Supports learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues, as well as basic troubleshooting in a virtual classroom environment that is in line with academy policies and procedures · Travels as required (on average once per month and/or approximately 20% of the time) for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and as required by school REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: · Bachelor's degree AND · Active state teaching license AND · Ability to clear required background check DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Experience working with proposed age group. · Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology. · Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment. · Experience with online learning platforms. · Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data, and use it to drive instructional decisions. · Receptive to receiving coaching regularly with administrators and teacher trainers. · Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes. · Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint. · Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms. · Ability to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in K12 systems, programs and curriculum. Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · This position is virtual. The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. Job Type Regular The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.