You’re Invited to Our Winter Open House!

Hey! We’re having an Open House on Wednesday, December 4th, from 3 – 6 PM at 37 Elm Street! It’s a chance for everyone to get together, learn more about the collective, and share their hopes for next year.

Feel free to join us for our after party at Republic Brewing at 72 Old Granite Street from 6 PM.

To ease any potential parking troubles, we’ve commissioned the MTA Trolley Bus to make runs to and from various points downtown. Check the Trolley Map or the Trolley Schedule.

Open Position – Resource Development Manager

Queen City Bicycle Collective

Details

Job Type: Full Time (32 to 40 hours per week)

Compensation: $55,000 – $65,000 / year

Organization Description:

Queen City Bicycle Collective (QC Bike) is a non-profit based in Manchester, NH, dedicated to promoting safe and affordable bicycling within our community. Our goal is to empower Manchester residents to rely on bicycles for transportation and recreation through our accessible services.

Our core programs include Open Shop – when the public is welcomed into our workshop  to buy, donate, or repair their bicycles using our tools, parts, and technical expertise; and our Vouchered Bikes programs – the largest and longest running of which is our Be Active/Earn-A-Bike program, which provides 4th grade students at two Manchester schools with a bike package (bike, helmet, lights, & lock) or alternative, Be Active packages (basketball, football, soccer, or tennis packages), given as awards for successfully completing leadership curriculum in school.

Since 2021, we have continued expanding our offerings to include greater community outreach, beyond our core programs, through bicycling advocacy, education, and community-building events. These seek to bring greater awareness to bicycling in our community, and strengthen the sense of camaraderie among Manchester’s cyclists.

Position Summary:

Our Resource Development Manager will be responsible for helping us sustain and develop  QC Bike’s financial & human capital. The manager will play a critical role in researching, maintaining, and expanding relationships with donors, sponsors, and volunteers, as well as ensuring the smooth operation of fundraising events and campaigns. Developing and sustaining these resources is crucial for QC Bike to conduct its work and serve its mission.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Donor Cultivation and Relationship Management (30%) 

  • Identify, cultivate, & solicit prospective major donors, steward existing donors, and strengthen relationships with corporate and foundation partners 
  • Network at selected community and leadership events 

Volunteer Management (25%) 

  • Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain a diverse volunteer base.
  • Coordinate onboarding and training to ensure volunteers are equipped to contribute effectively to programs and events.
  • Manage volunteer scheduling, track volunteer contributions, and organize appreciation efforts to foster engagement, retention, and recognition.

Campaign Support (15%) 

  • Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns, including online and offline efforts. 
  • Design and produce marketing, promotional and outreach materials in collaboration with contracted and volunteer support. 

Grant Management (15%)

  • Research and identify potential grant opportunities. 
  • Prepare and submit grant applications and reports. 

Fundraising Events – (15%)

  • Collaborate with contracted and volunteer support to promote events and attract sponsors. 
  • Coordinate logistics for fundraising events, including venue selection, vendor management, and participant registration. 
  • Provide on-site support during events to ensure a seamless experience for participants & volunteers    

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in related fields preferred. 
  • 1-3 years of work experience in fundraising, project coordination, or communications in either a business or nonprofit organization preferred. 
  • Awareness, understanding, and connection to the mission of community bicycle nonprofits. 
  • Ideally, some connection to Manchester and/or southern New Hampshire

Skills: 

  • Strong organizational, time, and project management. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication. 
  • Ability to make meaningful connections with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license

Competencies: 

  • Results-driven and accountable for outcomes.
  • Self-reflective, adept at giving and receiving constructive feedback
  • Strong team player who collaborates effectively across organizational settings.

Modest benefit package included (HRA, IRA, PTO ) and flexible work hours.

Please send an expression of interest to Tyler Glodt, Executive Director, at tyler@qcbike.org

We plan to fill this position as soon as we find the right candidate.

Register for the Tour of Manchester 2024!

It’s that time again! Register for this year’s Tour of Manchester.

Queen City Bicycle Collective’s 2024 Tour of Manchester – scheduled for September 22, 2024 from 8 AM to 12 PM– is a 30-mile family-friendly bike ride around the city of Manchester, NH. 30-miles too ambitious? Join us for our 8-mile West Side loop and catch great views of the City from Rock Rimmon and Hand Across the Merrimack footbridge. Participants receive entry into the ride, lunch, and a commemorative T-shirt!

Proceeds from this ride go to support Queen City Bicycle Collective in our pursuit to make our Queen City more bikeable. From affordable, hands-on bike repair to our Earn-a-Bike program, your support means we can keep Manchester rolling.

Learn more here!

A big thanks to all of this year’s sponsors!

CNHBC 10th Annual Back to School Bike Swap – July 27, 2024

If you’re looking for a good deal on a bike, or would like to consign your bike for sale, consider checking out Central New Hampshire Bike Coalition’s 10th annual back to school bike swap!

Date and Time

Drop Off: Thursday, July 25th through Friday, July 26th from 11am – 5pm

Sale: Saturday July 27th, 9am – 5pm

Pick Up: Sunday, July 28th from 12pm – 5pm and Monday, July 29th from 10am – 6pm

S&W Sports and CNHBC are not responsible for any unsold bikes left after 6pm on Monday, July 29th.

If a consigned bike sells at the swap, the owner will receive 75% of the proceeds, in the form of a check, and 25% will be donated to CNHBC.

CNHBC is a non-profit bicycling advocacy organization with a volunteer board of directors comprised of community members, with a goal of making bicycling safer, more enjoyable and more accessible. 

IMPORTANT NOTE

We will NOT be accepting any unsafe, un-ridable or department store bikes for consignment.

We will not be accepting any bike racks, bike parts or trainers for consignment.

These items may be donated to CNHBC for future projects at any time.

If you would like to volunteer to help at the 10th annual back to school bike swap click here to sign up.

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