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Level Ground Mixed Martial Arts is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to empowering urban youth through athletics, academics, and employment opportunities. We use martial arts as a vehicle to create positive, supportive relationships with our students, as well as teach key values such as persistence and determination. As the Development & Grants Manager, you will develop and implement the organization’s fundraising strategies and activities, and manage all grant efforts. This is a full-time role.
About Level Ground Mixed Martial Arts
Level Ground is the first and only nonprofit organization in the United States that leverages the popular sport of Mixed Martial Arts as a vehicle for positive youth development, and uniquely couples MMA with meaningful academic and employment opportunities.
Founded in 2013, our work began in partnership with the Egleston Square YMCA where we offered martial arts classes once per week to teenagers living in Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan. We gradually expanded beyond athletics and developed our robust "Success Tracks" program model. These College Access and Workforce Development offerings collectively ensure that youth have the skills and opportunities necessary to achieve their ambitions on and off of the mat.
In 2017, we opened our 6,500 square foot Training Center. This Training Center includes two athletic areas and an Academic and Career Development Center, and is managed by our youth staff. Our Student Trainer program provides young people with paid, hands-on skills development in gym management (including operations, administration, and client management), as well as personal training and martial arts instruction. Once they complete the program, youth qualify to earn permanent paid employment and are given significant responsibility as Gym Managers, Personal Trainers, and Athletic Instructors at Level Ground.
Since opening our Training Center, Level Ground has expanded our athletic offerings to include 30 weekly athletic classes Monday-Saturday that remain free to youth and affordable for adults. In 2024, Level Ground served 600 youth and adults through athletics.
Position Summary
Level Ground Mixed Martial Arts is seeking an eager, flexible, and highly motivated individual to help take a burgeoning organization to the next level. As our new Development & Grants Manager, you will support the Executive Director in all fundraising and grant seeking activities as it aligns with the strategic vision of the organization. Your responsibilities will include:
In addition to reporting to our Executive Director, you will work closely with a passionate and committed Board of Directors. It is imperative to regularly engage with our Program Staff and youth to ensure that fundraising efforts are aligned with the culture of our organization, and that messaging accurately represents our work and the youth that we serve.
Detailed Roles and Responsibilities (including, but not limited to)
Qualifications and Skills
Level Ground is seeking an enthusiastic, adaptable, and skilled new member of our team!
Required Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Salary and Benefits
The Development & Grants Manager role is a full-time position, with a competitive salary and benefits based on experience.
Level Ground Mixed Martial Arts is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Application Requirements
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to:
Ali Fuller, Executive Director
PO Box 220676
Dorchester, MA 02122
Please include a list and contact information for 3 professional references.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dorchester, MA 02122
Full Time
$94k-130k (estimate)
04/28/2024
06/02/2024
levelgroundmma.org
Boston, MA
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