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The Organization – PEAK Grantmaking

PEAK Grantmaking is a vibrant membership community of more than 7,500 professionals who specialize in grants management for funding organizations and advance shared leadership and learning across the philanthropic sector. PEAK elevates their expertise and fosters collaboration to strengthen the practice of grantmaking, empowering grants management professionals to lead the way in operationalizing equity-centered, values-driven grantmaking practices. We enable philanthropy to achieve its full potential to fuel change for good.

PEAK’s Programs Team works to advance the Principles for Peak Grantmaking and to ensure the organization’s programming, resources, events, and sector convenings encourage funders to adopt improved grantmaking practices and advocate for sector transformation. The Programs and Knowledge Manager plays a vital role in ensuring that PEAK’s mission and values are clearly expressed to our audiences, stakeholders, and community members. As PEAK’s online member community grows, the Programs and Knowledge Manager develops strong educational content with an eye toward growing and nurturing an emergent learning network that supports knowledge of and commitment to practice change in philanthropy.

The Programs and Knowledge Manager employs the skills of content creation, effective speaking and group facilitation, development and delivery of educational content and programming, volunteer leadership engagement, along with curating content complementary to our work and deeply listening to members as resources for content creation. The Programs and Knowledge Manager reports to the Senior Programs and Knowledge Manager.

Position Overview

Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority

• Key duties and responsibilities:
• Community Engagement and Knowledge-Sharing
• Develop and execute a plan for PEAK’s communities of practice and working groups in partnership with the Director and Senior Manager, supporting volunteer leaders with thought leadership as needed
• Highlight and share conversations that demonstrate peer-to-peer sharing and problem solving
• Support organization-wide listening, surveying, and research strategies that collect and share information about our members and the philanthropic sector more broadly
• Serve as Programs Team lead in managing PEAK’s member online discussion forum, partnering with other teams to deliver an effective and user-friendly experience for members
• Utilize community data to drive member engagement efforts and educational content development
• Collaborate with the Membership and Community Engagement Team to support chapter programming, including the creation of specialized resources and delivery of presentations

Content Development

Work with the Senior Programs and Knowledge Manager to develop and execute a content plan that advances the grants management profession while identifying practice and competency gaps that PEAK needs to address to improve philanthropic practice,

Develop and author educational content for online courses, discussion guides, job aids, toolkits, and other resources

Ensure PEAK’s resources are maintained updated

In partnership with Programs Team members, design and implement strategies for adoption of the Principles for Peak Grantmaking through advanced learning tools, public facing workshops and webinars, PEAK’s annual convening, and engagement with supporters

Collaborate with members of the Programs Team to plan and execute PEAK’s annual convening, including supporting the development of content to be presented

Provide support for emergent learning efforts by listening, surveying, and researching the current and changing states of grants management practices in the field

Support volunteer advisory committees, volunteers, speakers, and consultants tasked with assisting in the development of educational content

Stay connected to philanthropic and nonprofit colleagues, sector trends, and issues to facilitate the development of meaningful strategic partnerships

Programs Management, Execution, and Evaluation

Approach work assignments with an equity lens, and work to build personal knowledge and experience in this area

Promote organization innovation and change by facilitating discussion and collaboration amongst team members

Partner with members of the Programs Team to evaluate the impact of PEAK’s programs and resources on practice change, ensuring relevance and salience, and to identify any gaps that PEAK needs to address to advance operationalizing equity centered, values-driven grantmaking practices

Collaborate regularly with internal teams to develop, manage, and promote content and engage with members

Collaborate regularly with internal teams to implement membership engagement strategies, which includes writing content on programs and products for publications, promotional use, social media, blogs, newsletters, partner convenings, and other outlets

Proactively coordinate with other teams to ensure timely delivery of products and content

Develop strong relationships with new and existing partners and future member organizations by representing PEAK at sector educational and networking events

Ensure that program deliverables are on time, within budget, and of the highest quality

Produce regular work plans and reports that will track progress towards stated program goals and objectives

Collaborate with the Senior Programs and Knowledge Manager to develop and manage programmatic budgets

Supply data for inclusion in PEAK’s board materials and annual reports

Requirements and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years’ proven experience within philanthropy, grantmaking practice, and the grantmaking profession
• Understanding of and strong commitment to racial equity and equity and inclusion principles
• Experience developing and delivering learning tools and educational content for an adult audience
• Excellent written and public-speaking communication skills
• Excellent time management, project organization, project management, budgeting, problem-solving, volunteer management, relationship-building, and team-building skills
• Adept at defining scope, communicating with stakeholders, and utilizing project management tools like Asana
• Advanced proficiency using M365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams)
• Experience and proficiency using collaboration apps like Dropbox, Zoom, and Slack
• Adept at learning new technology and working collaboratively with others to enhance user experience
• Approach work assignments with an equity lens, and work to build personal knowledge and experience in this area
• Ability to independently and collaboratively author engaging materials that encourage funders to adopt improved grantmaking practices
• A self-starter who is creative, flexible, and solutions oriented; and knows how to design and implement processes and create opportunities for valuable community engagement
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize and adjust timetables based on demand and other factors, as well as handle new or unplanned projects with agility and flexibility
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work remotely and engage with a virtual team, as well as work collaboratively and independently on assigned responsibilities
• Ability to travel 20-30% of the time is required; travel for this position could include attending the annual convening, staff retreats, board meetings, and member events
• Possession of valid U.S. work authorization. At this time, PEAK is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment. Therefore, applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Compensation

A comprehensive salary and benefits package will be offered. The starting salary range for this position is $90,000 – $102,500, commensurate with experience.

Location and Work Environment

This position is fully remote. PEAK staff work at home, on the road, or in a satellite location for all or part of the regular workweek. You will use software and video conferencing to collaborate and stay connected with staff and PEAK members. Equal opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles of PEAK Grantmaking, where employment and promotional opportunities are based on individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category as established under law. PEAK is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, PEAK will take any required steps to ensure that candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application and interview process. Please submit your requests through the application form. Note that all applicants invited to interview will be provided with a list of questions in advance of meeting with PEAK team members.

Similarly, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable staff members with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment at PEAK.

How To Apply

Application Process

Use this link to apply for this position: https://forms.gle/adp3Hwy64JSY7tgR9

Please upload your cover letter and résumé, preferably in a single PDF with links.

The Organization – Woods Fund Chicago

ABOUT WOODS FUND CHICAGO:

Woods Fund Chicago (WFC) is a bold grantmaking foundation that finds and funds organizations that draw on the power of communities to fight the brutality of structural racism and economic injustice. It promotes social, economic, and racial justice through the support of community organizing and public policy advocacy that engages people that are most impacted. Woods Fund Chicago has been on a years-long, intentional journey to center equity and justice in its work, build community through its grantmaking, and support partners more holistically across Chicago. Visit woodsfund.org for more information on how these ideals are put into practice.

Position Overview

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Communications & Storytelling Officer (CSO) reports to the President and provides both strategic and marketing/communications insight to all program areas. The CSO works closely with the President to create Foundation-wide communications and marketing goals, with a focus on storytelling using the power of narrative to add to the Foundation’s advocacy efforts (for an example, take a look at how the Center for Story-Based Strategy uses Narrative Power Analysis and storytelling to push change). This position will develop a strategic communications plan for WFC, directly managing communications activities that promote, enhance, and protect the organization’s brand reputation. The CSO also works collaboratively with other Foundation staff, grantee partners, peer funders, and other stakeholders to identify and act on opportunities to communicate externally about the Foundation’s grantmaking and grantee partners, as well as to elevate racial justice and grassroots organizing, highlight the Foundation’s advocacy and values, amplify grantee partner stories and voices, and ensure consistency in communications, messaging, and marketing across the Foundation. The role will approach communications work with integrity, sensitivity, and intentionality about how community history, cultures, stories, and lived experiences are gathered, produced, and conveyed. The ideal candidate is someone immersed in the dynamic organizing and creative landscape of the Chicago region.

The strongest candidates for the Communications & Storytelling Officer role will be able to demonstrate their interest and ability to thrive in the organization’s work norms and culture:

• Purpose-driven: ​Grounded in the work, aware of the impact that is possible, and able to purposely engage and collaborate with others internally and externally to move the work forward
• Innovative​: Able and eager to identify new opportunities, strategies, and approaches to philanthropy within and outside of traditional systems and structures
• Entrepreneurial​: Ability to present ideas to reimagine supporting community-based organizing groups in Chicago
• Inquisitive and Creative​: Pose critical questions to self and the team, generate ideas, and then test those ideas internally and externally to establish original methods and points of view
• Flexible and Adaptable: ​Possess the confidence and commitment to successfully work in an environment where experimentation is encouraged, ambiguity exists, and flexibility and adaptability are necessary
• Growth and Development-Oriented: An individual who is always learning, growing, improving, and open to feedback

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The selected candidate will build a strong and consistent organizational identity, presence, and tone across multiple internal and external stakeholders

• Lead all aspects of Woods Fund Chicago’s communications, storytelling, and marketing with a racial justice lens
• Work with the President and Foundation leadership to develop and implement an integrated strategic communications plan to advance WFC’s brand identity and broaden awareness of its grantmaking and advocacy
• Advise/counsel the President and Foundation leadership on key communication/storytelling strategies that elevate the Foundation’s mission, vision, and organizational values
• Oversee the development of all WFC print and digital communications including the annual report, monthly newsletter, website, social media posts, and marketing collateral materials; manage relationships with associated vendors/consultants
• Source digital/audio/visual content for use across the Foundation’s website, emails, social media, and other digital materials, centering the Foundation’s advocacy strategies with a focus on storytelling
• Support the Woods Fund team on written communications, specifically blogposts, op-eds, bi-annual reports, and public statements
• Act on and complete communications deliverables related to the 2022-2025 strategic plan
• Partner with Foundation leadership on the storytelling aspect of Board meetings and assist with the creation and editing of reports and presentations for the Board
• Work closely with the program team internally and identify potential external partners to elevate the stories and work of grantee partners, with a focus on providing support, training, or technical assistance to those with little to no external communications presence
• Develop systems and lead the Knowledge Management of the Foundation’s internal work and journey. Specifically, lead how the organization documents key insights from current events discussions, discussions with grantee partners, issue-based articles, research, etc., and how this ongoing learning can inform its external communications and internal culture of shared and public learning with the Woods Fund Chicago team, including the Board

• Demonstrate an essential trustworthiness by maintaining a high level of confidentiality with regard to the Foundation, its Board and staff, and its grantmaking processes
• Stay current and knowledgeable on both the field of communications and marketing and community issues, needs, and organizations relevant to the Foundation by participating in educational opportunities, professional networks/associations, and conferences

• Attend virtual webinars/briefings in which Foundation staff are presenting to promote via traditional and social media

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A combination of education/experience in a relevant field, including strategic communications, journalism, marketing, social media management, and/or digital media with a minimum of five years of professional experience. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop clear, concise, and consistent messaging, visualize data in compelling ways, and engage audiences in different ways
• Demonstrated experience in planning, program design, and strategy development is required
• Strong experience with social media strategy, planning, design, and execution across different platforms is preferred
• Experience working with/in communities of color that have been marginalized is required
• Commitment to racial justice and using the power of communications and storytelling to further advocacy efforts within the philanthropic sector
• General knowledge of grassroots community organizing, movement building, and social justice issues in Chicago is highly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate others, have enthusiasm for organizational change, and be an open-minded listener who seeks and values a range of viewpoints, but is also comfortable making final recommendations to the President
• A creative, energetic, and optimistic approach to work and leadership, including the ability to think creatively and act strategically
• A transparent, humble, and collaborative leader with the President, Board, staff, grantee partners, and other stakeholders, and they will be able to interact with empathy and a sense of humor
• The candidate will possess the skills to effectively collaborate and work in a team-oriented culture that centers trust as a core value
• They will have the professional presence and gravitas to capably represent the Foundation and uphold its reputation
• Knowledge of, and high level of comfort with, computer software systems (Google GSuite, Asana, Microsoft Office platforms), video conferencing tools, and email marketing tools is required
• Experience with communications platforms (Squarespace, EMMA) is a plus
• Finally, an organizing spirit, the willingness to go above and beyond a written job description to deliver on strategies, and a “learn as we go” attitude are must-haves

We know that BIPOC, women or female identifying candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every requirement. Please do not be deterred. You may be exactly who we are looking for!

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• This is a full-time position. Evening and weekend work are occasionally required.
• The Foundation’s staff are currently working hybrid – three days at home, two days at the office. Staff are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated.
• Ordinarily, this position operates primarily in an accessible office environment. Some travel to grantee partners’ organizations and other off-site locations in the Chicago metro area is required. Some of those sites may not be accessible.
• Woods Fund Chicago’s workplace is a smoke- and drug-free environment.
• Woods Fund Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, military service, relationship and/or marital status, disability, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.

COMPENSATION:

• Salary is in the $100,000-$115,000 range, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package includes employer-paid medical insurance, employer-matched contribution to a retirement plan, and generous paid leave

How To Apply

TO APPLY:

• Submit resume, salary requirements, and, instead of a cover letter, answers to a few short questions here: WFC CSO Application
• Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide references and a writing sample.
• Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for further discussion will be contacted. Please, no phone calls.

The Organization

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is a nonpartisan, private charitable foundation that advances ideas and supports institutions to promote a better world. For more than 50 years, it has supported efforts to advance education for all, preserve the environment, foster gender equity and responsive governance around the world, support vibrant performing arts, serve Bay Area communities, and make the philanthropy sector more effective. In addition, we also make grants for special projects and to address other timely problems, such as challenges related to cybersecurity. Our newest program focuses on strengthening U.S. democracy. In 2020, the foundation announced a new grantmaking commitment focused on racial justice.

The Hewlett Foundation’s assets are approximately $12.8 billion with annual awards of grants totaling more than $550 million. More information about the Hewlett Foundation is available at: www.hewlett.org

About the Position

The Program Associate will support and report to the Western Conservation Program Officer. The Program Associate manages a heavy load of grantmaking in Salesforce; processes contracts; communicates with grantees regarding proposals, budgets, and grant reports; manages the Western Conservation program budget and engages in other activities toward advancing the foundation’s Western Conservation grantmaking strategy and Environment team objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Program Associate’s duties will include but not be limited to:

Grants Administration and Contracts (60 percent)

• Relationship-building and coordination:
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with grantees, funders, and other potential partners to advance the Foundation’s mission in priority areas.
  • Respond to grantee and contractor questions about the grants or contracts process or materials.
  • Liaise with Grants Management, Legal, Finance and Accounting, and obtain legal and Foundation-required documents when advancing contractors and grants.
  • Track, prepare and submit consultant invoices and reimbursements in a timely manner.
• Process a very high volume of grants for the Western Conservation portfolio:
  • Track deadlines and proactively work with grantees to ensure timely document submissions, proposal reviews, legal compliance, and other internal reviews.
  • Enter proposal data in Salesforce and program budget planner. Complete grant coding, including adding/updating grant contacts, scheduling payments or program contingencies, and reconfirming and entering wire transfer information.
  • Ensure timely review and processing of grantee proposals and reports, keeping tracking information current and ensuring appropriate flow of grants against board timelines.
  • Stay up to date on legal compliance issues that the grant portfolios present and develop expertise in managing complex compliance issues.

Administrative Support (35 percent)

• Provide scheduling support for Program Officer as needed, including planning, and hosting, large virtual meetings, and webinars. For example, in 2024, the Program Associate and Program Officer will be working together to roll out an updated grantmaking strategy, which will require a substantive number of briefings for grantees and partners.
• Understand and apply internal policies and systems.
• Work with Program Officer to effectively prioritize workload, triaging deliverables to meet deadlines.
• Liaise with President’s Office and manage the process for Environment program-wide grant reporting in quarterly Board books.
• Liaise with Environment Program Manager and staff of the internal Effective Philanthropy Group and manage the allocation and tracking of Environment program-wide Organizational Effectiveness grants.

Environment Team Engagement (5 percent)

• Contribute to projects that improve skills, culture, and workflow of the Western Conservation strategy and broader Environment Program, as needed.
• Prepare for and participate in Western Conservation program presentations and briefings for staff, grantees, and funding partners.
• As interested, there are opportunities for the Program Associate to participate in and lead individual projects that advance the Foundation’s Western Conservation strategy.

How To Apply

Please apply online and submit a resume and cover letter explaining how your skills fit this position.

The Organization

The Bush Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Established in 1953 by 3M executive Archibald Bush and his wife, Edyth, the Foundation works to inspire and support creative problem solving — within and across sectors — to make our region better for everyone. To do this, we invest in great ideas and the people who power them in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share that geography. Learn more at bushfoundation.org.

This role is the operational and administrative anchor to the Communications team. We are a highly collaborative organization and team, and communications work involves implementing our team priorities as well as being highly responsive to the priorities of other teams. The Communications team is responsible for amplifying and promoting the great ideas and people we have invested in and equipping our staff to engage people throughout our region to inspire and support creative problem solving.

Our Values
Spread Optimism. We encourage individuals and organizations to think bigger and think differently about what is possible. We are positive and supportive in our internal and external interactions.
Work Beyond Ourselves. We actively seek opportunities to work in true collaboration with others to have more impact. We are willing to both lead and follow. We candidly share what we learn with others.
Everybody Matters. We are a champion for both excellence and equity inside and out of the Foundation. We have fair, open and inclusive processes. We work to raise overall quality of life while also closing opportunity and achievement gaps.
Steward Well. We demonstrate appreciation for the Foundation’s history and thoughtfully build on its legacy. We hold ourselves to high standards of integrity and accountability and conduct ourselves in a way we hope would make our founders proud.
More Good. Every Year. We are a true learning organization and work to be smarter and more effective every year. We never lose sight of the reason we exist: to do the most possible good with the resources left to the community by Archibald G. Bush.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a new Communications Associate. The right person for this job is someone who is excited to use their project management, administrative and interpersonal skills to move important work forward. The Foundation has a strong commitment to both equity and learning and we look for people who are energized by both. If you are good at keeping projects moving, helping people meet shared goals and get excited about discovering connections and simplicity in processes, this might be the opportunity for you!

Job Purpose
The Communications Associate role focuses on two primary areas of work: 1) managing the operational side of the Foundation’s community engagement strategy and 2) leading the administrative activities of the Communications team.

1. In community engagement, this position plays a key role in implementing our engagement strategies in ways that better equip our staff members, especially grantmaking staff, to deepen relationships and work with communities in our region. This work is mostly internal, helping to develop and implement the processes and tools that support effective community engagement. We expect the engagement work to take up roughly 75% of the role’s capacity.
2. The remaining 25% of this role will support the administrative needs of the Communications team. While a smaller percentage of the work, these responsibilities are very important to the team and organization.

This role reports directly to the Communications Director, while also working closely with the Grantmaking team on community engagement activities.

Core Responsibilities
Project management

• Coordinate a wide range of engagement activities across the organization, acting as a key organizer, point person, connector, and resource for others.
  • Specific activities include:
    • Track and identify community events and speaking opportunities for staff to attend.
    • Track media coverage and community conversations that relate to our grantmaking and that of our grantees and Fellows.
    • Develop simple processes and tools to help staff track and record their engagement efforts in our Salesforce database for our own reporting purposes.
• Work closely with the Grantmaking and Talent, Learning and Evaluation (TLE) teams to coordinate and implement trainings, data reviews and workshops that help us understand what is and isn’t effective in our efforts to effectively engage with key partners and communities.
  • Work closely with the Program Operations team and TLE to expand how we use our database for engagement work, such as keeping contacts’ current; segmenting lists for communications; and creating workflows or processes that help us consistently enter, maintain, and use data and information about our engagement activities.
  • Work with teams and individuals across the Foundation to ensure engagement work is reflected in team and individual work plans.

Contact Hub management

• Serve as primary coordinator of our inquiry line – Contact Hub – which serves as the front door to the Foundation and is staffed by our Grantmaking team. Coordination includes:
  • Work closely with Grantmaking team members to set the schedule and assign staff to the Contact Hub.
  • Ensure staff have the communications tools and resources needed to provide effective and helpful responses to Contact Hub inquiries, including identifying additional communications tools and resources as they arise.
• Monitor Contact Hub data, listening for new ways and opportunities to engage in different ways with people and organizations. Partner closely with TLE, Program Operations and Communications team members to review Contact Hub data and glean insights for how we might incorporate what we’re learning into our evaluation and learning work, our operation approach and our communication tools and strategies.
• Work closely with the Grantmaking team to coordinate, implement and support our Office Hours strategy, which directly connects communities, organizations, and individuals with our staff – often in person – to learn together and share knowledge and opportunities.

Administrative support

• Provide all administrative support to the Communications team, including:
  • Keep the communications budget regularly updated, working closely with the Communications Director to build out the annual budget.
  • Manage contracts, invoices and other team expenses, and work closely with vendors and the Finance team to ensure all information is submitted accurately and quickly.
  • Manage, organize, track, and order all communication-related assets and products, including:
    • Swag needed to support our program work and engagement activities.
    • Digital communications assets, such as logos, graphics, photos, and illustrations that are used on our website and various materials.
    • Print orders for collateral, business cards and stationery.
    • Staff photo shoots as needed.
• Serve as key point of contact for a variety of communications questions, such as logo or branding requests; use of visual assets for presentations; providing responses to online scams; and pointing people to communications tools and resources.
• Provide support for Communications team activities, such as workshops, presentations and other needs that arise.

Key Qualifications and Attributes

• At least 3 years’ experience in a communications-focused role or a role within a complex organization that includes collaboration with a variety of units and teams. In order to thrive in this highly collaborative organization, experience working in a mid-size or large organization would be a plus.
• Familiarity with a variety of communication tools and strategies and how they can be used to improve engagement. Examples might include social media, website design, live chat, marketing tools, etc.
• Experience leading and managing projects with the ability to prioritize and keep multiple partners up to speed on progress and keep multiple tasks, timelines, schedules, and projects moving forward. Training or certification in project management is a plus. Able to manage current work and plan for future challenges. Ready to offer support, seek input or ask for help when needed. An active problem-solver.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, with experience engaging a broad and varied group of people, at all levels of organizations. Able to effectively work with people from a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Salesforce or other customer relationship management (CRM) systems is a plus.
• Enthusiasm for finding simple and effective ways to use technology to improve outcomes would be a plus as would experience bringing others along who are less experienced or enthusiastic.
• Willingness to take on new opportunities and challenges with curiosity, energy, enthusiasm, and initiative.

Job Data

Reports to Kari Ruth, Communications Director

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Starting salary: Annualized salary of $82,794, based on a 40-hour work week.

Benefits: We offer excellent benefits, including health, dental, life and disability insurance; generous retirement contributions; professional development and vacation, sick and holiday leave.

Location: This position is Twin Cities-based. The Foundation’s office is located in St. Paul, MN. We are a place-based foundation with a focus on serving the people in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share that geography. All employees are required to live in the region that we serve. Currently, 32 of the Foundation’s 35 employees live in the Twin Cities.

Work Context: We work in a hybrid environment, with a mix of virtual and in-person work to help us strike a good balance of independence and connection. Twin Cities-based staff work on-site every Wednesday, with one additional ‘connection and learning’ on-site day each month. Once a quarter, staff who live outside the Twin Cities travel to our St. Paul offices for those two on-site days. Staff are welcome to work in the office more frequently if desired.

Schedule & Travel: This role may require schedule flexibility and occasional travel in the region (up to 10%) to participate in events or meet priority deadlines.

To Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to Talent@BushFoundation.org. In order for us to see your application quickly, please put ‘Communications Associate Application: [your name]’ in the subject line.

In your cover letter, please describe your interest in this specific position and the experience you’ve had that lines up with the qualifications for the job. We’d also like you to tell us about a project that drew on your project management and problem-solving skills. What was the problem? What did you do and why? How did it turn out?

We’ll be accepting applications until Friday, 11/3/23 at noon (Central). We will start reviewing applications as soon as we receive them and strongly encourage early applications.

Learn More
We will be recording a brief webinar to introduce the Bush Foundation and the position. The closed caption recording will be posted on our website at bushfoundation.org/work-with-us by 10/16/23.

The Bush Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Organization

CFLeads is a national network of community foundations working together to build strong communities. As the only national organization exclusively for community foundations, we work with hundreds of community foundations each year that are committed to increasing their local impact through community leadership.

CFLeads vision:
We envision a world in which community foundations are vital partners in building communities where all residents are prosperous, healthy and secure.

CFLeads mission:
Our mission is to help community foundations build strong communities by advancing effective practices, sharing knowledge, and galvanizing action on critical issues of our time.

Position Overview

The Project Director at CFLeads oversees, manages, and executes multiple projects within the organization. This individual will ensure that projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities
The Project Director will take on the following responsibilities:
Project Implementation, Evaluation, and Management
• Co-develop and implement project plans, including defining project scope, goals, deliverables, and resources needed. Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with CFLeads strategic objectives, e.g., Bridgespan 5-year business plan.
• Adjust project plans and strategies as necessary to address emerging challenges or changing community foundation needs.
• Seek input and feedback from stakeholders to inform decision-making processes.
• Provide oversight of project implementation, including all activities, outputs, and outcomes related to project management and administration, including reporting, budget development and monitoring, financial transactions, execution of project plans, and project performance.
• Coordinate and co-facilitate regular project meetings, webinars, and events.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project team members, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project documentation system, including project plans, progress reports, meeting minutes, and other relevant materials.
• Monitor project progress by tracking key milestones, tasks, and metrics.
• Regularly assess the project’s performance and identify potential risks or issues impacting its success.
• Evaluate project outcomes and impact through data collection, analysis, and reporting; use findings to identify areas for improvement and inform future project initiatives.
• Stay updated with the latest best practices in project management, nonprofit operations, and the specific sector of the project, and integrate learnings into the project strategy and operations.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
• Collaborate with institutional/community partners, stakeholders, and project teams to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Foster collaboration and communication among all parties involved in the project.
• Along with VP, serve as the key point of contact for project-related inquiries and communications.
• Represent CFLeads and the project at external events, conferences, and meetings.
Fiscal Management and Compliance
• Work with VP to ensure the project is completed on time and within budget. Co-develop and manage project budgets, including allocating resources appropriately and tracking expenditures [work in partnership with VP and Chief of Staff].
• Ensure all project activities comply with CFLeads policies, guidelines, and legal requirements. Maintain ethical standards and promote inclusivity and diversity throughout the project.

Key Competencies
Competency Title
Definition & Key Behaviors
1) Interpersonal Skills / Teamwork
The ability to work well and cooperate with others. This includes:
-Developing and maintaining positive working relationships and interacting collaboratively with others, including those holding opposing views and goals
-Showing understanding, friendliness, tact, empathy, patience, compassion, mutual trust, and the highest level of respect for others
– Relating well to people from varied and diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, age, educational, professional, etc. backgrounds

2) Problem Solving / Decision Making
The ability to analyze and synthesize information and draw appropriate conclusions using best practices and other models of continuous improvement. This includes:
 Clearly defining issues despite incomplete or ambiguous information
 Generating useful and effective alternative solutions before making decisions
 Making decisions in a timely manner based on sound logic and rationale

3) Work OrientationThe ability to make a meaningful contribution to work and ensure that activities and responsibilities are efficiently completed. This includes:
 Taking initiative to complete job assignments accurately and completely
 Being committed, reliable, trusted, and accountable for completing assignments
 Regularly and dependably following agreed upon work schedule

4) Adaptability / Flexibility
The ability and willingness to change one’s style or approach in response to differing circumstances or to work in ambiguous situations. This includes:
 Working effectively under stressful conditions
 Handling unexpected situations in a calm and professional manner
 Showing resilience under ambiguous, changing, or demanding circumstances
 Staying updated on new and innovative industry developments.

5) Planning / Organizing
The ability to set priorities, plan and coordinate work activities, and obtain and manage resources so that work objectives are accomplished on time and
Competency Title
Definition & Key Behaviors
within budget using best practices and other models of continuous improvement. This includes:
 Focusing time and energy on areas that have the highest priority
 Completing assigned tasks within schedule constraints
 Setting priorities consistent with mission, vision, strategy, and goals

6) Communication
The ability to communicate clearly and politely in both oral and written formats with coworkers, community leaders, funders, vendors, and other stakeholders. This includes:
 Sharing information openly to optimize individual and organizational effectiveness
 Targeting the amount, style, and content of information to an audience’s needs
 Actively listening to and understanding information and answering questions thoughtfully and completely
 Composing legible, error-free emails, memoranda, procedures, policies, reports, etc. as required

Qualifications
• At least 5 – 7 years of experience working in economic mobility or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., social sciences, business administration, nonprofit management).
• Willingness to travel.
• High proficiency and understanding of Microsoft Office and Zoom, etc. Experience with Salesforce is a plus.
• Proven experience in project coordination, preferably within a grant-funded environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, utilizing tools such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, while also being self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Passion for racial equity, with a strong commitment to the mission and values of our organization.
• Must undergo background check if final candidate.

This is a grant funded position; sustained funding is contingent on successful completion of project deliverables.

How To Apply

Submit resume and cover letter by November 15, 2023, to Caroline Merenda at cmerenda@cfleads.org.

The Organization – Funders for Justice:

Funders for Justice is a national network and organizing platform for grantmakers, donor networks, and funder affinity groups to mobilize resources to grassroots organizing led by and for people of color, at the intersections of racial justice, gender justice, ending criminalization, and building models for community safety and justice.

FFJ was founded in 2014, and has since grown from less than 100 members, mostly rapid response programming, and part time staff, to over 500 members, seven areas of programming, twelve formal member leadership roles, and six full time staff members. Funders for Justice is led by a steering committee, staff, and a set of member leaders across three issue-based strategy groups. The staff work closely with the member leadership and other members to design and implement the daily programming.

FFJ’s current programming includes: divest/invest political education for funders; a cohort of 17 movement advisors that provide political guidance and frame to the work; three strategy groups: healing justice, ‘me too’ in philanthropy, and eroding the power of police unions; a new fellowship for member leaders; and multiple ad hoc and emerging projects.

FFJ also offers additional responsive and collaborative programs throughout the year, including webinars and virtual institutes, as well as in-person events and training institutes at philanthropic conferences.

Interviews are rolling and are expected to begin in late September 2023. Our goal is for the role to be filled in December 2023 or January 2024, and work to begin by February 2024.

To Apply: https://fundersforjustice.org/we-are-hiring/

Position Overview

The Director of Member Development & Education at Funders for Justice (FFJ) leads the Member Development & Education team. The team leads the organization’s general member recruitment and general member political education programming, institutional membership income and membership drive, membership database, and partners with the Director of Communications on general member communications materials. They are committed to the development of FFJ members across a spectrum of political learning and leadership skills. The Membership Director understands that effective leaders are strong organizers who work with others to move towards FFJ’s larger vision and impact goals.
The ideal candidate has experience in racial, gender, and economic justice work, is an experienced fundraiser, and has significant base-building experience at a membership-based organization. They also have relationships with movement partners, have knowledge of community organizing efforts led by and for BIPOC folks, and are unapologetically committed to transformative social justice that is led by Black folks, Indigenous people, and other people of color.

How To Apply

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three references to jobs@fundersforjustice.org

The Organization

The Wallace Foundation, an independent, national philanthropy based in New York City, traces its origins back more than half a century to DeWitt and Lila Acheson Wallace, founders of The Reader’s Digest Association. The Foundation’s work is grounded in their mission to foster equity and improvements in learning and enrichment for young people, and in the arts for everyone. Their core values guide how they work together and with their partners.  The Foundation aspires to create an engaging and inclusive work environment based on mutual trust and respect, and driven by equity, diversity, transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Position Overview

Wallace Philanthropic Strategy

The Wallace Foundation funds the development of long-term, inquiry-led approaches to creating a more equitable society by working in partnership with grantees and others, locally and in the field, to explore and document innovative approaches to important problems of practice. We then take the lessons and evidence from this work and disseminate them to support the spread of evidence-based improvements in policy and practice nationwide. We work in three focus areas: the arts, education leadership, and youth development.

The organizational culture at Wallace prioritizes collaboration: after extensive engagement with actors in the relevant field and with the existing evidence base, cross-functional teams comprised of communications, program, and research staff develop strategies, initiatives, and funding decisions in each focus area. All major decisions are made collaboratively by the cross-unit teams, which allows them to benefit from diverse perspectives and the individual expertise each staff member brings to the work.

The Wallace Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to maintaining a diverse workplace where differing perspectives are a source of strength. 

Position

The Foundation is seeking a Research Officer who can collaboratively contribute to the development and implementation of learning agenda strategies in the arts, which encompass programs for public arts organizations as well as youth arts programs.  This work involves managing a suite of research grants in the arts and participating as an active member of the six-person research unit to develop systems and strategies for supporting equitable and impactful research across the Foundation’s three focus areas.

Currently the Foundation has a portfolio of some two dozen multi-year arts research grants amounting to $19 million dollars. This portfolio is managed by a team, including the Research Officer, Arts; the Wallace Vice President of Research; and a consulting Research Officer in the Arts. Studies vary widely in their purpose and approach, and include:

• A four-year study of a Wallace initiative funding 18 arts organizations to explore the question How arts organizations founded by, with, and for communities of color define and advance their well-being and that of their community;
• A retrospective-longitudinal study of the enduring effects of participation in youth arts programs towards the development of new program metrics for youth arts;
• A fellowship program supporting early career scholars of color conducting qualitative/ethnographic research in arts organizations founded by, for, and with communities of color;
• A human/machine learning approach to developing a literature review about the connection between the arts and youth well-being; and
• A theory development study of how the arts can be leveraged in a rural Mississippi community health program.

The successful candidate for the Research Officer, Arts position must have extensive experience designing and leading a range of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method studies in the context of community-based arts and/or community cultural development efforts, including in the context of arts and culture organizations and programs that have been founded by, for, and with communities of color.

Ideally, candidates will have worked in and with arts organizations of color, published research about the contributions or nature of these organizations, and be excited about the opportunity to fund research that can advance the sector, and the arts ecosystem more broadly, including generating insights into what future research is needed most and why. The foundation is also looking for candidates with a sensitivity to and experience with ensuring that research is done collaboratively with communities of color and creates value for the organizations and communities being studied.

Initial activities for the successful candidate for the Research Officer, Arts position include:

1. Joining a team of program, communications, and research officers at the foundation who are implementing a process for the collaborative design of the next Youth Arts initiative.  This work is expected to be completed in 2024 with a new funding program launched in early 2025.
   
2. Taking on the regular management of roughly a dozen existing research grants, which involves deeply understanding the purpose and progress of these studies; supporting research implementation as needed; and coordinating the relationship of the research teams with the editorial review processes at Wallace.
3. Joining weekly research unit team meetings to share conceptual, logistical, and methodological developments and to reflect on the team’s roles as foundation representatives in supporting the fields in which are funded by the Wallace Foundation, with attention to power and equity.

Specific Responsibilities
Manage Research Grants
The Research Officer manages all aspects of assigned research grants, including contracts management; review and analysis of analytic memos, reports, and other research deliverables; and implementing budget or timeline changes. Specifically, they will:

• Participate in RFP development, grantee/contractor selection and award processes
• Foster positive working relationships with grantees/contractors built on trust and transparency
• Monitor grant/contract progress throughout the year
• Build researchers’ understanding of the Foundation’s philanthropic strategy
• Coordinate commissioned researchers’ data collection with relevant program officers
• Support Effective Dissemination of Research Results
• Conduct careful reviews of draft research reports and knowledge products to ensure that they are accurate, credible, clear, and meet the Foundation’s quality standards
• Represent the Foundation-funded arts research and overall strategy at conferences, briefings, workshops, and on webinars

Collaborate within Arts Strategy and Implementation Teams

• Bring understanding of the arts and community cultural development research literature to team discussions
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of equity with respect to challenges, trends, leading researchers, and practices in the arts, particularly for arts and culture organizations and programs founded by, for, and with communities of color
• Identify key knowledge gaps and research approaches that could advance policy and practice in the field
• Stay current with relevant arts research literature
• Contribute to the Research Unit’s Capacity
• Work collaboratively with research colleagues to stay abreast of emerging research methods and strategies, e.g., new forms of data visualization, research tools or theory development
• Work with colleagues to identify new ways the unit can contribute to the strategy and implementation teams’ work in timely and useful ways
• Provide intellectual and management support to the VP, Research, by keeping her abreast of relevant research findings or developments in the field and possible implications for the work of the Foundation
• Represent the research unit to others inside and outside of the Foundation, and cultivate relationships in external networks and professional associations

Experience and Qualifications

The Research Officer will bring current knowledge of research in community-based arts and community cultural development, as well as a depth of experience with both qualitative and quantitative methods.  In addition, they will have:

• A PhD or terminal degree in a relevant social science discipline
• Scholarly history of conducting research and publishing peer-reviewed papers in the context of the arts and/or community cultural development, and preferably in the BIPOC-serving arts ecosystem
• At least 15 years of experience designing and conducting research (serving as a PI, co-PI, or project director) in the context of community-based organizations, including arts-based organizations, using a range of methods
• Experience working in or with arts organizations founded by, for, and with communities of color
• Grasp of the BIPOC arts ecosystem, including current issues it is engaged with, and how research could advance practice and policy
• Excellent writing skills, spanning academic and more public/practitioner related audiences
• Capacity to work productively in a collaborative team structure
• Demonstrated commitment to accountability and transparency
• Excellent conceptual, analytic, and forward-thinking skills
• Exceptional project management skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel to grantee sites, meetings, conferences, and other events
• Outstanding ability to connect, convey and receive complex ideas, and drive consensus and mutual understanding in writing, speaking, active listening, and synthesis

Equity at Wallace

Wallace views equity as embedding fairness in the formal and informal systems, structures, and practices of our society, giving all people the opportunities and supports necessary to reach their full potential as human beings.  The principles that guide us in our equity journey include:

• Our work foregrounds racial equity but is not limited to it. We are concerned with the marginalization of people based on any element of their identity or circumstances.
• We believe achieving equity requires constructively addressing historical, structural, and systemic causes of racial and other forms of inequity and why they exist.
• Specific definitions of equity will vary from one context to another. As a funder, we are careful to avoid imposing a single definition on grantees.

Compensation and Benefits

The current salary range for this position is $170,998 to $189,998.

A snapshot of our generous benefits package includes a choice of health insurance plans and a healthcare reimbursement account, 403(b) retirement plan with 15% employer contribution upon eligibility, and a community service matching gifts program recognizing employee volunteer hours with a financial contribution to a qualifying non-profit organization.

Work Location

Our regular schedule includes collaborating in-person Tuesday through Thursday at our office located in downtown Manhattan, and remotely Monday and Friday.

How To Apply

The Wallace Foundation has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to:

Elly Kirschner, Senior Director

Harris Rand Lusk, 260 Madison Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10016

Please send resume and cover letter with “Wallace Research Officer” in the subject line of your email to: ekirschner@harrisrand.com

THE CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FOUNDATION

The California Wellness Foundation (Cal Wellness) is a private, independent foundation established in 1992 with a mission to protect and improve the health and wellness of the people of California. As one of the largest health-focused foundations in California, with over $1 billion in assets, Cal Wellness is a nationally recognized leader for its strategic core operating support for grantees; public policy grantmaking; and a focus on violence as a public health issue. It is Cal Wellness’ desire to promote equity and level the playing field so that everyone has access to good-paying jobs; healthy and safe neighborhoods; and quality health care services.

The foundation’s current Advancing Wellness grantmaking strategy includes four interrelated portfolios. Since its founding, Cal Wellness has awarded nearly 9,000 grants totaling more than $1 billion. As the foundation looks to the future, it is pursuing new and innovative strategies beyond its core grantmaking to advance its mission, including implementation of new technology systems, development of its public affairs capacity, and establishing mission- and program-related investment portfolios.

Cal Wellness has a diverse staff of approximately 45 located in its Los Angeles and Oakland offices and a diverse 13-member Board located throughout the state of California. The foundation’s work underscores a belief that wellness requires social justice, a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and sustained efforts to eliminate systemic barriers that prevent access to health care, education, employment, and safety.

Please visit http://www.calwellness.org for more information.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Human Resources Manager is a newly created role that will focus on talent and development and will partner closely with organizational leaders to align talent initiatives and organizational priorities.  This position will bring added capacity to the team to support our culture, be a key resource to the Sr. Director of Human Resources and accelerate initiatives of the team.

The HR Manager will have primary responsibility for our talent acquisition, performance and professional development, staff DEI initiatives, and other activities.  They will be key player in our employee relations and employee experience.  The position will be a go-to resource for staff and managers on matters such as performance, professional development, culture and more.

The person who steps into this role will have the benefit of existing HR practices, as well as opportunities to reimagine what we do and how we do it.  We’re looking for someone to bring their fresh ideas, energy, smarts and a track record of success.  The ideal candidate will be ab exceptional team player who will work collaboratively across the team and ensure no issues slip between the cracks.

This is an independent contributor role, and it is also a leadership role.  It will be a key support the Sr. Director of HR, who reports directly to the President/CEO and sits on the Executive Management Committee (EMC).  This role will collaborate closely with leaders throughout the organization.  It will support presentations and preparation of materials for the), EMC and Board of Directors. They will use their expertise and influence to positively impact our organizational culture.

THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
The HR team at Cal Wellness provides innovative and best-in-class programming and resources to our amazing staff.  We build and support a diverse culture of trust, integrity and excellence by hiring talented people and supporting staff development.

The three members of the HR team will include a Sr. Director of HR, HR Manager and HR Administrator.  Each member will have clear vertical pillars of ownership, while at the same time sharing responsibility for our collective success.  The HR Manager focuses primarily on talent and development, whereas the HR Administrator focuses primarily on people operations.  This close-knit team will back each other up, collaborate seamlessly, and share responsibility for our collective accomplishments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Talent Acquisition

• Drive the recruitment, selection and onboarding of diverse and top-notch talent.
• Design and communicate comprehensive search processes in collaboration with hiring managers for openings. Oversee and create job descriptions.
• Develop offers, obtain approvals, and onboard new staff.

Employee & Manager Relations

• Routinely connects and consults with staff and leadership at all levels to provide HR guidance. Listens to better understand departmental needs.  Develop and communicate solutions to balance organizational priorities, departmental needs and HR initiatives.
• Provides strategic consultation to department heads and managers to proactively engage and identify people gaps and opportunities, propose changes and facilitate change.
• Manage the resolution of employee relations issues, through effective, thoughtful, and objective conversation and investigation.

Performance

• Plan and implement annual and ongoing performance development processes.
• Maintain performance management system, reminders, communications, trainings, etc.
• Support and coach managers in providing ongoing feedback and developing their staff. Provide close partnership with managers regarding complex situations.
• Continue to research and develop recommendations regarding best practices to advance, assess and reward individual and organizational performance.

Professional Development & Learning

• Manage and provide access to professional development resources including trainings, webinars, conferences, fellowships, coaching, courses, etc.
• Creates protocols, pathways and/or templates that help staff understand to which what professional development activities they may be best.
• Identifies learning resources and/or develops content, and may facilitate trainings and/or conversations.

Culture & Communications

• Develop programming, activities and celebrations that support an inclusive, collaborative and deeply fulfilling work environment.  Embed diversity, equity and inclusion awareness in staff activities, learning and organizational culture.
• Develop internal communications to help inform and engage with staff.  Communications may include new hire announcements, search announcements, updates, information sharing, and more.  Utilize various platforms for employee communication such as email, intranet, and our chat platform.

Additional Responsibilities

• Close partner and resource to Sr Director of HR, supporting department planning and other activities.  Back-up to the Sr. Director of HR when absent.  Opportunities to support and interact with Executive Management Committee (EMC), CEO and Board.
• Serve as flexible team resource.  Actively participates in routine and ad hoc team meetings and connections.  Able to fill in for HR colleagues when absent.
• Maintains and organizes own records, files and calendar to maintain departmental efficiency and facilitate collaboration.
• Stays current on HR industry and Cal Wellness trends, developments and metrics to continually bring new ideas and solutions to the table.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidate for this role will an experienced HR professional who is smart, exudes leadership, and is approachable, warm and creative.  They’ll bring a positive, can-do energy to the team, and will inspire confidence.  Here are more details about the background and experience we’re looking for.

• Substantial experience as an HR practitioner.
• HR generalist experience preferred.  Examples of past positions held may include: HR Manager, Sr. HR Business Partner/HRBP, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Organizational Development Specialist, or other similar functions.
• Prior experience in a sophisticated organization with a professional workforce.
• Prior organizations may have been in the non-profit industry, philanthropy, government, finance, executive search, corporate, entertainment, start-ups, or other industries.
• Ability to learn our organizational structure and dynamics, and to understand the philanthropic landscape.
• Strong cultural awareness and knowledge of DEI issues.  Commitment and proven ability to create a just, equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading and executing the recruitment & selection of professional workforce.
• Ability to provide thought leadership, facilitation, conflict management and coaching to staff and managers across the organization.
• Superb verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.  Able to communicate with a wide variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with applicable employment law.
• Able to implement existing policies as well as build new policies and protocols from scratch.
• Able to use technology and HR systems in a productive and efficient way.
• Creative problem solver with analytical abilities.
• Organized, self-directed and action oriented.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• The ideal candidate will embody Cal Wellness’ core competencies:
• Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
• Communication
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Teamwork and Collaboration

LOCATION & TRAVEL
Cal Wellness operates with a hybrid work model that supports in-office and remote work. In-office attendance will typically be required Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Travel is estimated at up to10% to engage with the team and have a periodic presence at our Los Angeles headquarters and our Oakland office and to attend meetings and convenings across the State. This position may be based at either our Los Angeles headquarters or Oakland office.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The target starting salary for the newly hired HR Manager is $130,000 per year. The full salary grade for the role is $112,000 to $168,000 per year.

Highlights from our benefit package include: a variety of medical insurance plans (fully covered for staff, covered at 90% for dependents, subject to plan limits), dental and vision insurance (covered at 90-95%), a generous 401(k) retirement savings plan (with a 16% employer contribution!), flexible paid time off, tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 per year), professional development opportunities, matching gifts (for every $1 you give to an eligible organization, we’ll match $3), and the opportunity to work at a mission and values driven organization.

TO APPLY
Please apply here and upload a cover letter and resume as soon as possible!

Resume review begins immediately, and candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. Those selected for advancement will be asked to participate in several rounds of interviews (virtual and in-person), complete a writing assignment, and provide a list of professional references. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our application process, please let us know.

The California Wellness Foundation is partnering on this search with Valerie Vincent Taylor of Korn Ferry.  Please direct all inquiries to the search firm.  No other agency referrals please.

The California Wellness Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse candidate pool. Additionally, we are a fair chance employer and welcome candidates with lived experience with the criminal justice system.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to limit the scope of potential work assignments. This is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and duties may differ from those as outlined above

How To Apply

Employment

The Organization

The Council on Foundations (Council) is a nonprofit membership association that serves as a guide for philanthropies as they advance the greater good. Building on our almost 75-year history, the Council supports over 800 member organizations in the United States and around the world to build trust in philanthropy, expand pathways to giving, engage broader perspectives, and co-create solutions that will lead to a better future for all. As a leading national advocate for philanthropy, the Council strives to increase the effectiveness, stewardship, and accountability of the sector while providing members with the services and support they need to advance the common good. Based in Washington, DC, the Council has an annual budget of just over $12 million and a staff of 45.

Position Overview

The Council seeks nominations and applications for the role of Vice President, Programs. Reporting to the President and CEO and serving as a member of the senior leadership team, the Vice President is responsible for leading and overseeing the strategy, development, and implementation of programs. Specifically, the Vice President oversees a portfolio of conferences, trainings, webinars, and leadership development programs, including the Council’s signature Career Pathways program. In collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals, the Vice President ensures the Council’s programs are high quality, financially sustainable, responsive to the evolving needs of our members, and constructed with an eye toward ensuring our offerings are additive to the field supporting philanthropy.

The VP, Programs manages a department of eight staff members and is responsible for directly supervising the Director, Leadership and Training and the Director, Conferences and Events.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The next Vice President, Programs is an established leader who is both tactical and visionary in setting programmatic strategy and overseeing the design and implementation of impactful programs for the Council’s membership and the broader field of philanthropy. They will hold the following responsibilities:

Strategy and Organizational Leadership

• Lead strategy, design, and goal setting for Council conferences and events, trainings, and leadership development programs.
• Collaborate with leadership team and other colleagues to envision and execute new programs that meet the needs of various member stakeholders and advance the Council’s strategy.
• Oversee revenue modeling, budget development and monitoring process to ensure fiscal responsibility for programmatic offerings. Explore strategies to increase profitability of programming.
• Model the Council’s commitment to internal and external race, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and lead team in partnership with the Senior Advisor of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to embed this commitment throughout program and events development and execution.
• Oversee, develop, and foster strong partnerships and engagement with members, non-members, philanthropic partners, and other stakeholders in the delivery of Council programs.
• Oversee ongoing operation, integration and delivery of all programs and related services, which includes promoting synergy between programs and ensuring the expectations of funders, partners, constituents, and other stakeholders are met.
• Work closely with the Membership, Development and Finance team to engage in fundraising from idea generation, proposal development, organizational promotion, and accountability.
• Foster team commitment to creating a culture of learning and continual improvement by leading the evaluation of programs and partnering with the Director of Organizational Development & Learning to ensure information and feedback from members is integrated into ongoing development of Council programs.
• Ensure that evaluation results and feedback from members are integrated into the ongoing development of Council programs and activities.
• Serve as a champion, spokesperson, and organizational leader before a range of stakeholder audiences.

Team Leadership and Development

• Contribute to the implementation of the Council’s strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management and leadership of the organization.
• Inform strategic direction as part of the organization’s Executive Leadership Team.
• Lead programs team, which includes staff focused on conferences and events and leadership and training and ensure team structure and roles align with programmatic strategy.
• Develop and grow the capacity of team members through coaching and modeling.
• Cultivate and nurture a positive and inclusive team culture.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and innovation to ensure quality and continuous improvement of programs and activities.
• Provide managerial oversight, guidance, and direction to the Director, Leadership & Training; Director, Conferences & Events; and the Associate, Programs.
• Contribute to and/or lead overarching organization goals by participating in cross-functional working groups.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Strong candidates will be deeply interested in the transformative potential of philanthropy. While no one person will embody all the qualities enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:

• 15 years’ experience in programmatic leadership positions in nonprofit or philanthropic organizations.
• Track record of planning and executing large-scale events and building event planning infrastructure within organizations.
• Demonstrated team leader who can set a vision and support team to execute.
• Adept at handling a variety of constituencies, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and thrive in a complex environment.
• Experience integrating a commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion into programmatic design and implementation as well as team leadership.
• Ability to work effectively and positively with a range of individuals and working styles, and with people at all organization levels including staff, board members, foundation officers, donors, and vendors.
• Has impeccable integrity and operates with a high degree of humility.
• Strong analytical skills, experience managing programs for profitability, and common sense.
• An experienced people leader of multiracial and multicultural teams who is self-aware and engenders trust and credibility.
• Experienced in working in a cross-functional context and able to effectively partner with, coach, and influence multi-directionally.
• A strong project manager who can telescope up and down across multiple projects, manage toward outcomes and deadlines, and maintains close attention to detail.
• An excellent communicator, in written form, presentation delivery and in direct communication with colleagues, partners, and members.
• A passionate and engaged student of philanthropic and the charitable sector, who stays abreast of trends and cutting-edge issues.

LOCATION, TRAVEL, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Though the Council’s headquarters are in Washington, DC, the Vice President for Programs may be located anywhere in the continental United States.

This role requires 25% travel, including overnight trips.

The hiring salary range for this position Is $183,000 to $200,000 based on living in the Washington DC region. Compensation may be adjusted based on the geographic location of the finalist.

The Council offers a robust benefits package, including paying 100% of the monthly premium for employee coverage in health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability. Additionally, the Council contributes 7% of annual salary to a 403(b) plan for every employee with no match requirement. Staff receive 20 days of vacation, plus sick leave and paid parental leave. The Council observes 13 holidays, a wellness break, and winter break, for which staff are paid. Learn more about Council benefits here.

How To Apply

More information about the Council on Foundations may be found at: www.cof.org.

This search is being led by Emily Wexler and Rachel Burgoyne of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s website. The position will remain open until filled.

The Council is committed to honoring the differences, unique talents, lived experiences, identities, and full contributions of each Council staff member. We do this so every Council staff member feels that they belong and can thrive at the Council. Candidates from diverse backgrounds with a commitment to philanthropy are strongly encouraged to apply.