OUR ORGANIZATION
The National Education Equity Lab 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 colleges and universities (Howard, Stanford, Wharton, Spelman, Brown, and more) into teacher-led high school classrooms in Title 1 high schools - at no cost to students. Since starting in 2019, we will have reached approximately 40,000 scholars, from 150 districts, 32 states, by the end of this year. While in the early stages, our results to date have been exciting.
We are a passionate, 100% remote 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 the New York Times front-page feature, or check out our website edequitylab.org.
THE ROLE
The Fellow, Development is responsible for identifying new funding prospects to add to the development pipeline to support the Ed Equity Lab’s growing work.
The ideal candidate will have experience conducting prospect research and have an ability to vet for funder motivations that align to the organization’s efforts. They will identify new prospects, draft meeting outreach, and support meeting preparation. By the end of the fellowship, the Development Fellow will have produced a strong list of potential new champions for the organization to cultivate.
This role requires 10 - 20 hours per week. This role will report to the Managing Director, Development.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify prospective national and local donors that align with the organization’s mission
- Aid in meeting preparation and outreach for new prospects
- Assist with refining internal development processes
- Support the Managing Director, Development all other department heads and other team members in additional cross-functional activities
THE QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in fundraising in an internship, fellowship, and /or professional setting strongly preferred
- A self-starter who is driven to achieve results
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and derive actionable insights
- Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
- Adept at working both independently and in collaboration and be able to think creatively and strategically
- Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising and prospecting
THE START & END DATE
The Fellow, Development will ideally begin their internship on June 16, 2025 and end their internship on August 28, 2025.
THE COMPENSATION
The Fellow, Development position offers a compensation range of $18 hour to $25 per hour, depending on experience.
THE TEAM
The Fellow, Development will join a fast-paced team of equity warriors who are committed to providing opportunities for students who have historically and systemically been left out of opportunities. Our organization is 100% remote. Applicants do not need to live in the state of New York.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are passionate about transforming education and contributing to equitable outcomes, we invite you to apply for this opportunity with our team at the National Education Equity Lab. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter here outlining your relevant experience and commitment to educational equity. We look forward to hearing from you!