Summary
Description
About ACE Scholarships
ACE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, founded in 2000 in Denver, Colorado, to provide low-income children with equal access to quality K-12 private schools through partial scholarship support. Over the past 25 years, ACE has delivered more than 100,000 scholarships worth over $330 million. This school year, ACE is serving approximately 14,000+ children in Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming, and is actively pursuing other expansion opportunities with the support of a national funding partner. In 2023, ACE Scholarships expanded its program offerings by administrating Educational Savings Account programs for state governments. For more information visit the ACE website at www.acescholarships.org.
Our Mission is to advance K-12 educational freedom, with a focus on securing financial support for families so they may access the quality education of their choice.
Our Values:
ACE Founding Principles: Our founding principles are the foundation of ACE and our North Star. We honor ACE’s founders by remaining committed to these principles, and we passionately advocate for the Mission and Vision these principles support.
Accountability: We embrace personal responsibility by taking ownership of our work and focusing on results. We expect both to give and to receive honest feedback.
Innovation: We know ideas matter. We prefer the risks and rewards the come with creativity, to the certainty that attends stagnation.
Adaptability: We position ourselves to take advantage of opportunities, embracing strategic and operational change when it makes our work more impactful.
Optimism: We believe our best days are ahead, and we embrace a forward-thinking mindset. We will make mistakes, but we will remain cheerful in the face of adversity and give people the benefit of the doubt.
Kindness: We value everyone on our team, respect differences and trust one another. This requires courage and strength, as it involves celebrating and giving our undivided attention to others.
Our Founding Principles:
1) The American public education system is flawed
2) Free enterprise and democracy work
3) Parents know the best education environment for their kids
4) Private schools offer great value and have open seats
5) All people are created equal and deserve an equal chance to pursue the American Dream
Position Summary
In this revenue generating position, the Director of Strategic Outreach is responsible for building and nurturing strategic relationships with schools, churches, and community organizations to support ACE Scholarships Federal Tax Credit Scholarship initiatives. This role plays a key part in expanding our network of trusted partners and increasing awareness and participation in scholarship programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, source, and cultivate relationships with educational institutions, faith-based organizations, and community groups.
- Develop and implement outreach strategies to engage potential partners and stakeholders.
- Represent the organization at community events, meetings, and conferences.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align outreach efforts with broader organizational goals.
- Maintain accurate records of partner interactions and engagement activities.
- Travel as needed to build and sustain relationships across communities.
- Serve as a liaison between the organization and community partners to ensure ongoing collaboration and mutual support.
- The successful candidate will develop a strong understanding of our technology platform, confidently articulate its features and benefits, and effectively demonstrate its capabilities to key leaders.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Unwavering belief in the mission of ACE Scholarships
- Proven experience in community outreach, partnership development, or related fields.
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills; comfortable engaging with diverse audiences.
- Self-starter who works well independently and takes initiative.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing environments.
- Familiarity with Federal Tax Credit Scholarship programs is a plus.
- Strategic thinker with strong execution and analytical skills for tracking KPI and success metrics
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and an excellent professional appearance and presentation
- Collaborative leadership style with a focus on team empowerment
- Highly organized, detailed oriented and proven ability to manage shifting priorities and complex logistics
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to convey the mission and vision of ACE Scholarships to internal and external stakeholders
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration or other related field desired; or equivalent working experience
- Personal and professional integrity
- Must be proficient in MS Office Suite and marketing platforms
- Ability to travel, willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends when needed
Location, Travel, and Reporting
- This a primarily in-office role in Denver office
- Reports to the Chief Development Officer
- 20-30% national travel throughout the year
FLSA Status
Full-time, Exempt
Compensation
Annual salary of $95,000 – $125,000 and eligible for annual performance bonuses, plus benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:
- Medical Insurance (with generous employer contribution)
- Dental Insurance (with generous employer contribution)
- Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- HSA, FSA, Limited FSA, and Dependent Care FSA pre-tax spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free, Employer-paid Short-term, Long-term, and AD&D insurance.
- 401(k) with 6% employer match with immediate vesting
- Monthly cellphone stipend
- Scholarships for employee’s whose children are actively enrolled in a K-12 private school ($3,500/child, up to $10,500/year).
- On-site amenities in Colorado Home Office include Employer paid parking, Gym, café, and building security, and In office coffee, snack bar, and walking treadmill
Salary Description
$95,000 – $125,000
