Community Economic Defense Project

Strategy – Special Projects Manager

Community Economic Defense Project

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Denver • Colorado • United States

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Salary

💰 $73,000 - $85,000 per year

About the role

  • Build data pipelines and dashboards to monitor key program metrics and outcomes
  • Perform analyses in service of strengthening fundraising narratives and compiling grant reports requested by funders
  • Conduct research on eviction prevention work to quantify CEDP’s impact at the state level and understand the role of environmental variables outside of our control
  • Analyze the efficacy of CEDP’s work to measure short-term efficacy and longitudinal progress (e.g., housing stabilization after 12+ months) for our clients
  • Engage in ongoing cross-functional data management and data visualization initiatives to advance the frontier of data-driven decision-making at CEDP
  • Author proposals, review contracts, assess pricing, and provide negotiation support for emerging New Ventures opportunities
  • Build pitch decks and demo materials for investors, funders, and external stakeholders
  • Source new contracts and sales opportunities (e.g., government bids) and perform supporting analysis to shape pricing structures and other commercial terms
  • Author drafts of grant applications, including research on the housing landscape, legal aid for renters, and the effectiveness of public human services programs
  • Conduct market research to help us understand the fundraising ecosystem, target high-priority funders, and inform our organization’s development strategy
  • Identify foundation grants and federal/state money for which we might qualify, assessing the statutory qualifications and compliance requirements for each
  • Improve database of existing CEDP content, streamlining materials used for grant applications and reporting (including reference tools)
  • Contribute directly to CEDP’s policymaking agenda by researching and drafting proposed bills addressing eviction, foreclosure, and other economic justice issues
  • Attend legislative sessions at the State Capitol and shadow CEDP courthouse clinics when opportunities are available

Requirements

  • 2+ years professional experience in management consulting, BizOps, corporate strategy, or equivalent roles
  • Outstanding analytical problem-solving skills and command of Excel / Google Sheets
  • Strong oral communications skills and the ability to influence leaders through logic, data, and presentation skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments
  • Bias towards building and a comfort with strengthening a minimum viable product
  • Comfort with ambiguity in a fast-paced, all-hands-on-deck environment
  • Ability to work collaboratively with people of diverse personal and professional backgrounds with a focus on social and racial justice and equity
  • Commitment to CEDP’s Community Pledge and organizational values
Benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • Flexible time off
  • Benefits package (including medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k)
  • Technology stipend of $720 per year
  • $2,000 salary differential for bilingual employees
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
data analysisdata visualizationdata managementgrant writingmarket researchpricing analysisproposal writingstatistical analysisimpact measurementfundraising strategy
Soft Skills
analytical problem-solvingoral communicationinfluencing skillsinterpersonal skillsstakeholder managementcollaborationadaptabilitycomfort with ambiguitycommitment to equityorganizational values alignment