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The Organization

PEAK Grantmaking is a vibrant, member-led community of more than 7,500 professionals who specialize in grants management for funding organizations. We elevate the expertise of grants management professionals and foster their collaboration to strengthen the practice of grantmaking. We enable philanthropy to achieve its full potential to fuel change for good. We are the only organization dedicated solely to advancing the “how” of grantmaking. PEAK improves how grants get made by building experts in grants management and equipping them with the most effective practices to implement in their grantmaking organizations. When grantmaking practices are at their “peak,” more resources are focused on mission over administration for both grantmakers and grantseekers, leading to greater impact for the causes and communities served.

Position Overview

The Member Services Coordinator delivers quality customer service to PEAK Grantmaking
members and supports the daily activities and operations of the Membership and Community
Engagement (MCE) Team. The Member Services Coordinator communicates directly with
members to ensure PEAK delivers a high-quality experience in line with its mission and growth
strategy and works diligently to resolve member issues. The Member Services Coordinator also
ensures all records in the membership database are up to date and provides vital administrative
support for reporting, events, and more.

The Member Services Coordinator reports to the Senior Membership Manager.

Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority Key duties and responsibilities:

Customer Service

• Promptly and efficiently handle member and customer questions, concerns, and requests for information via phone and email
• Build positive relationships with PEAK members
• Coordinate with staff across the organization to resolve member issues promptly and positively Member Retention and Engagement
• Qualify prospects, process new member applications, and welcome new individual members in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain an understanding of PEAK’s mission, programs, and offerings to communicate this information to existing and potential members
• Post events (chapter meetings, workshops, convening, webinars, etc.) in the member database to run registration; provide updates on registration to staff and volunteers as needed
• Generate monthly membership and financial reports
• Generate monthly chapter and peer group rosters

Database Administration and Maintenance

• Become an expert-level user of our membership database and member community software
• Ensure data is up to date and accurate by updating records/profiles and membership information and confirming quarterly data on new memberships, billing, and status changes
• Process sales and refund transactions for individual contributions, convening registrations, and other product orders
• Identify inconsistent transactions and work with the Senior Membership Manager and/or the COO to resolve issues
• Perform routine audits of the membership database and follow up on inconsistencies, missing member information, or updates to contact information
• Manage email bounce-backs and canceled member records
• Maintain and enhance the MCE Team’s standard operating procedures (SOPs); with the Senior Membership Manager, train and coordinate with staff across the organization to ensure SOP adoption and functionality
• Working with the Senior Community Engagement Manager, annually and on an ongoing basis, input and maintain update-to-date volunteer lists in the member database
• Input and maintain up-to-date chapter and peer group membership affiliations in the member database

Administrative support

• Provide logistical and planning support for PEAK meetings
• Incorporate equity and inclusion principles into work assignments and team efforts, and work to build personal knowledge and experience in these areas

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience and demonstrated success in a customer service oriented role at a membership association
• Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience working regularly with an association management software/membership database
• Intermediate proficiency using M365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams)
• Experience and proficiency in using collaborative software like Dropbox, Zoom, and Slack
• Ability to work remotely and engage with a virtual team, as well as work collaboratively and independently on assigned responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail, and a high level of customer service skills
• Ability to be flexible, resourceful, innovate, and self-motivated
• Commitment to PEAK’s goals and strategy, and the ability and willingness to adapt as those goals evolve Approach work assignments with an equity lens, and work to build personal knowledge and experience in this area
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and proactively communicate about timeline changes as priorities shift, as well as coordinate with supervisor to manage assigned projects
• Ability to travel is required; travel for this position could include attending the annual convening, staff retreats, board meetings, and member events

How To Apply

Apply through URL Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHeOjEUBLthQWEsCnoY2_Fj6B8dmyu6WiDvQJSuJl91gy6aA/viewform

The Organization

The Kresge Foundation is one of the top 20 private philanthropic foundations in the United States and the only one focused exclusively on expanding opportunities for people with low income in American cities. With a $4.2 billion endowment and a staff of over 100 employees, the foundation deploys grants and social investments across arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and community development. The foundation’s state-of-the-art headquarters maintains an array of energy-efficient, water-conserving and health-promoting systems. The foundation also operates an office in Detroit’s Midtown district.

About the position

The Social Investment Team Assistant provides support to all members of the Social Investment Practice by completing multiple administrative and project-based functions as they relate to supporting the team’s work. This position requires working with internal and external partners and helping grantees, borrowers, consultants, and other teams and departments interact effectively with the social investment team.

The Assistant will become familiar with our portfolio of investments, the objectives of our grant-making colleagues, and the needs of our other internal partners.

Primary responsibilities

• Prepare letters, consulting contracts, emails, meeting materials, proofread other written documents as requested, and manage file organization.
• Prepare and submit extensive and detailed expense reports for team members.
• Manage all aspects of a heavy travel schedule for the Managing Director and the Director of Portfolio Management.
• Manage team calendar, coordinate and schedule all internal and external meetings, webinars, conferences, and confirm appointments.
• Assist with the planning, coordinating, and executing of internal and external events for all team members, including sponsored convenings and team retreats.
• Process invoices and track contract payments, legal billing, and the administrative and grant budgets for the team including team travel budgets throughout the year.
• Provide insights to team on administrative budget spending quarterly, plan and facilitate meetings to update Finance on annual projections twice a year, and effectively manage team’s administrative budget.
• Serve as a liaison to internal stakeholders relating to documents, information, and operations of the Social Investment Practice.
• Assemble Committee materials: work with the team to produce and publish board and committee materials and oversee distribution to internal and external committee members adhering to the deadlines set by the Executive Office. Also attend committee meetings and record meeting minutes.
• Complete quarterly deliverable planning and keep team on track to meet deadlines, including maintaining workplans and tracking progress in Asana.
• Process and distribute team paper mail.
• Manage team adoption of new systems in accordance with foundation directives.
• Maintain base knowledge of practices and procedures for program-related investments (PRIs), portfolio management practices, and investees, as well as familiarity with all programs and their strategies.
• Complete special projects as requested by the team.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the Foundation’s vision and values with the ability to demonstrate that commitment in daily interactions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Associates degree, including course work in business communications, office management, and related areas.
• A minimum of three years of professional administrative office experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact as a team member and with Foundation colleagues.
• Proven experience with advanced Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other software is essential to accomplishing the work of this position.
• Proven experience and skill with calendar management, travel arrangements, and proofreading.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and practice discretion.
• Familiarity with Asana or another project management software.
• Ability to balance multiple responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible to adhere to changing project requests and requirements.
• High attention to detail.
• Highly collaborative approach to working in a team-based environment.

How To Apply

This position is full-time. The starting salary for this position begins at $57,000.00 per year. Individual offers will be based on the candidate’s years of experience and our practice of upholding salary equity within the foundation.

The application deadline for this position is Midnight EST on June 5, 2023.

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The Kresge Foundation COVID -19 Vaccination Policy requires all employees to be “up to date” on the COVID-19 vaccination. The Foundation defines “up to date” as having received two primary doses of the Pfizer-BioNtech or Moderna vaccine or one primary dose of the J&J vaccine and any booster dose(s) when eligible. Proof of vaccination must be provided prior to the first day of employment. If you believe you need a disability or religious accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding the vaccination policy, you are responsible for requesting an accommodation prior to your first day of employment by notifying Human Resources. Employment will be contingent upon the outcome of the accommodation review process.

This position is located in Troy, Michigan and currently has a hybrid schedule.  Tuesday and Wednesday will be the standard in-office days, however, there may be times when you will have to adjust the days based on work needs.

Some of the benefits include:

• Relocation Services
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Half day Fridays
• 401k and 401k matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life, accident and disability insurance

Kresge is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Who we are:

Grantmakers In Health is a nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to helping foundations and corporate giving programs improve the health of all people. Our mission is to foster communication and collaboration among grantmakers and others and to help strengthen the grantmaking community’s knowledge, skills, and effectiveness.

Position Overview

If you are:

• Passionate about making a difference on issues related to health equity, health policy, community empowerment, and public health
• A great communicator, able to synthesize information and distill key trends, challenges, and implications, both in writing and verbally
• A natural connector, good at networking, making meaningful connections, bringing people together, and spreading ideas far and wide
• Excited about leveraging philanthropy to be a powerful force for change

We have the perfect opportunity for you!

Grantmakers In Health (GIH) is looking for a dynamic professional who enjoys delving into pressing health issues and designing programs that help the staff and trustees of foundations and corporate giving programs advance their missions.

We are looking for someone with:

• Substantive expertise in health equity, health policy, community engagement, and/or public health
• Experience developing programs in a nonprofit, government agency, or foundation environment
• Experience in policy research, data analysis, and advocacy at the state or federal level
• Experience in offering strategic guidance, building partnerships, and forming networks
• Excellent verbal and written communications and facilitation skills
• A graduate degree and at least three years of work experience in a health-related field (or a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of work experience in a health-related field)

What a Program Director does:

A normal day at GIH will find you exploring health trends and promising approaches to address critical issues, conducting health policy research and data analysis; planning meetings, and webinars; fielding surveys; writing articles and reports; and managing networks and learning communities. You will also be giving foundation staff strategic advice, creating tools foundation staff can use to connect to each other, giving presentations about philanthropy, and forging partnerships with other organizations.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary of $75,000 – $95,000, based on experience.
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave at the beginning of each year to encourage work-life balance and a generous benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance along with voluntary life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• The option to participate in our Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts, SmartBenefits program, and to purchase supplemental insurance such as an accident or hospital insurance through Aflac.
• Eligibility to participate in our retirement plan upon hire, including a matching contribution and, after one year of employment, a generous discretionary contribution.

How To Apply

To indicate your interest in this position, please submit the following information to GIH (please include your last name in all filenames when uploading materials. You should use this format: ProgDir.LastName.CoverLtr.Resume):

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Salary requirement
• At least two supervisory references and one professional colleague reference (including name, title, organization, phone number, and email)

The Organization

About Us

The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation is an organization in transformation. Six years ago, we set a course to achieve our vision of a more equitable New Jersey. Given the devastating events of the last three years, we have accelerated this commitment and further refined our vision and strategic direction to center racial equity and justice, where people of all races and communities have equitable access to opportunities and can thrive and achieve their full potential. We have a long history of resourcing efforts to promote the well-being of people across New Jersey. In our grantmaking, we prioritize networks, movements, organizations, and leaders closest to the harms of and solutions to inequity and injustice, focusing on those historically excluded from investment and opportunity. In doing so, we are moving critical resources to changemakers, communities, and movements in ways that enable them to accelerate, deepen, and advance their work on their own terms.

Our board and staff are energized by our new resourcing strategies that address the root causes–and repair–of structural racism and inequity in New Jersey and that center communities of color.

• In 2021, we launched the first round of Imagine a New Way grants to organizations advocating for just systems and tackling barriers to equity in New Jersey.
• In January 2022, we introduced our inaugural Momentum Fund cohort—ten organizations selected by a panel of community leaders employing diverse strategies to address root causes of structural racism across the state.
• In January 2023, we launched new Program Priorities that will guide the majority of our funding decisions going forward.

This is a critical “build and implement” moment at the Foundation as we work to transform our grantmaking, partnerships, and internal operations to center racial equity and justice. As such, we seek entrepreneurial team members who are excited about opportunities to create and energized by working in deeply collaborative ways, actively learning, building new relationships, and leveraging and amplifying community expertise and solutions.

For more information on Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, please visit our website. The Strategic Direction and President’s Messages include additional details about our transformation.

Position Overview

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Vice President of People, Culture & Equity, the Learning & Capacity Building Manager (Manager) plays a critical external and internal learning role at the Foundation.  This experienced program/project manager shapes, manages and evaluates critical Foundation capacity-building initiatives and is responsible for planning and coordinating the execution of learning events and convenings.

The Learning & Capacity Building Manager has a broad view of trends and resources in the non-profit organizational development/capacity-building space and has a keen interest in supporting the development of social justice leaders and organizations. The Manager is a natural connector and proactively identifies, develops, and manages relationships with grantee and funding partners and local, regional, and national capacity-building organizations. A successful Manager will have a keen ability to both envision and operationalize capacity building partnerships, initiatives, and grants that support and extend the effectiveness and impact of the Foundation’s grantee partners in the communities they serve. The Manager engages in research, network building, and issues exploration and fosters relationships and resource sharing across partner organizations.

Internally, the Learning &Capacity Building Manager position works collaboratively with Program team members to help understand, analyze, and develop solutions to support and grantee partner capacity-building needs.  They will also contribute to maintaining an efficient, smooth running grants process. The Manager will also support the design and execution of internal Foundation learning, capacity, and culture-building activities.

Essential Responsibilities

The specific duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following areas.

Capacity Building Program Development & Management:

These responsibilities will take up the majority of Manager’s time.

• In collaboration with colleagues and partners, develops non-profit capacity-building strategies and initiatives.
• Plans, curates, and project manages cohort and group learning programs and initiatives geared toward capacity building, peer learning, and community building.
• Acts as primary project manager for the current Momentum Fund Initiative
• Manages capacity-building referrals and regularly curates and promotes information about external learning events, opportunities, and resources with grantee partners
• In collaboration with the Program Team, capture and analyze grantee capacity-building needs and develop and share insights and recommendations on how Foundation resources can best support organizational and leadership development.

Network and Relationship Building:

Active network and relationship building will require roughly a fifth of Manager’s time.

• Actively initiates and participates in research, learning, and networking within local and national philanthropic, capacity building, and social justice spaces to contribute to and keep abreast of best practices and to help inform the Foundation’s strategies and investments.
• Seek out and identify new opportunities, relationships, partnerships, and collaborations that can support and extend the Foundation’s grantee learning/capacity-building initiatives.
• Manage ongoing relationships, partnerships, and information sharing with key sector capacity-building providers.
• Identify, curate, share, and connect capacity-building resources, opportunities, and referrals with Dodge grantee partners.
• Establish relationships of mutual trust with grantee partners to support and enable the Foundation’s understanding of sector capacity-building needs and priorities.

Grant Operations

Grant Operations will require roughly a fifth of Manager’s time.

• In collaboration with the Program Team, manage and administer a small portfolio of capacity-building grants for existing Dodge grantees according to Foundation policies, procedures, and timelines.
• Effectively manage Foundation’s capacity-building budget and resources through careful attention to detail and thoughtful analysis.
• Act as a super user of the Grants Management System (Salesforce) to ensure all grantee information and grants processes and data management are effectively captured and managed

Learning and Capacity Building Coordination and Support

Learning and Capacity Building Coordination will require roughly a fifth of Manager’s time.

• Plans and coordinates logistics for Foundation meetings and events (meetings, webinars, convenings)
• Acts as a technical program facilitator for virtual meetings and events • Collaborates and supports planning and execution of internal learning and culturebuilding activities that help the Foundation team continuously deepen the knowledge, skills, and culture needed to be an effective racial justice funder Key Qualifications
• A minimum of 5-7 years of related professional experience
• Recent virtual and in-person event planning and coordination experience a plus   Competencies
• Mission Oriented: Demonstrates a passion for the Foundation’s mission and a commitment to advancing racial equity and justice in New Jersey.
• Strategic and Entrepreneurial Mindset: Self-motivated and able to analyze, research, synthesize, take initiative, and execute strategies with a high degree of agility and independence.
• Relationship Builder and Connector: Experience in building and maintaining strong, collegial, and collaborative relationships with diverse constituencies and an ability to make and anticipate mutually beneficial connections between people and resources.
• Strategic Communicator: confident verbal communicator and able to develop wellcrafted and customized written communications that are clear, effective, and empathetic across various audiences.
• Continuous Learner: Routinely engages in professional learning, growth, and activities that demonstrate a curiosity education to commonly held values and behaviors (i.e., commitment beyond self, openness and honesty, integrity, etc.)
• Technically Skilled: Able to plan and project manage complex meetings and events, manage virtual collaboration using advanced features of Zoom or other digital tools, and demonstrate proficiency in common office tools like Microsoft Office Suite,
• Other: Available and willing to travel throughout the state of NJ as needed for meetings and convenings

Compensation & Benefits

The starting salary range for the Learning and Capacity Building Manager position is $70,000 – $95,000, commensurate with experience.

The Foundation also offers a full and competitive benefits package that includes full medical and dental insurance, generous retirement contributions, paid medical and parental leave programs, professional development, cell phone reimbursement, and 20 days of vacation for full-time employees.

How To Apply

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@grdodge.org. Your cover letter should outline your interest in the role and how you feel your experience is a match.  We will accept applications on a rolling basis until filled.

The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We employ qualified people without regard to race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; ancestry; disability; sexual orientation; pregnancy or breastfeeding; veteran or military status; marital status; civil union or domestic partnership status; arrest record; citizenship; credit history; genetic information; gender identity or expression; status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking; or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law.

The Organization

GIH is a nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to helping foundations and corporate giving programs improve the health of all people. Our mission is to foster communication and collaboration among grant-makers and others, and to help strengthen the grantmaking community’s knowledge, skills, and effectiveness.

Position Overview

If you are:

• Passionate about making a difference on issues related to health equity, health policy, community empowerment, and public health
• A great communicator, able to synthesize information and distill key trends, challenges, and implications, both in writing and verbally
• A natural connector, good at networking, making meaningful connections, bringing people together, and spreading ideas far and wide
• Excited about leveraging philanthropy to be a powerful force for change

We have the perfect opportunity for you!

Grantmakers In Health (GIH) is looking for a dynamic professional who enjoys delving into pressing health issues and designing programs that help the staff and trustees of foundations and corporate giving programs advance their missions.

We are looking for someone with:

• Substantive expertise in health equity, health policy, community engagement, and/or public health
• Experience developing programs in a nonprofit, government agency, or foundation environment
• Experience in policy research, data analysis, and advocacy at the state or federal level
• Experience in offering strategic guidance, building partnerships, and forming networks
• Excellent verbal and written communications and facilitation skills
• A graduate degree and at least three years of work experience in a health-related field (or a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of work experience in a health-related field)

What a Program Director does:

A normal day at GIH will find you exploring health trends and promising approaches to address critical issues, conducting health policy research and data analysis; planning meetings, and webinars; fielding surveys; writing articles and reports; and managing networks and learning communities. You will also be giving foundation staff strategic advice, creating tools foundation staff can use to connect to each other, giving presentations about philanthropy, and forging partnerships with other organizations.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary of $75,000 – $95,000, based on experience.
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave at the beginning of each year to encourage work life balance and a generous benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance along with voluntary life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• The option to participate in our Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts, SmartBenefits program, and to purchase supplemental insurance such as accident or hospital insurance through Aflac.
• Eligibility to participate in our retirement plan upon hire, including a matching contribution and, after one year of employment, a generous discretionary contribution.

To Apply:

To indicate your interest in this position, please submit the following information to GIH (please include your last name in all filenames when uploading materials. You should use this format: CommSpec.LastName.CoverLtr.Resume):

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Salary requirement
• At least two supervisory references and one professional colleague reference (including name, title, organization, phone number, and email)

**Please include your last name in all filenames when uploading materials, using this format:

Program Director.LastName.Cover Letter.

The Organization

PEAK Grantmaking is a vibrant, member-led community of more than 7,000 professionals who specialize in grants management for funding organizations. We elevate the expertise of grants management professionals and foster their collaboration to strengthen the practice of grantmaking. We enable philanthropy to achieve its full potential to fuel change for good. We are the only organization dedicated solely to advancing the “how” of grantmaking.
PEAK improves how grants get made by building experts in grants management and equipping them with the most effective practices to implement in their grantmaking organizations. When grantmaking practices are at their “peak,” more resources are focused on mission over administration for both grantmakers and grantseekers, leading to greater impact for the causes and communities served.
PEAK’s Programs Team works to advance the Principles for Peak Grantmaking and ensure that the organization’s programming and resources encourage funders to adopt improved grantmaking practices and advocate for sector transformation. The Programs Team assures the strategy and execution of the organization’s events and sector convenings to elevate effective, efficient, and equitable philanthropic practices.

Position Overview

The Programs and Events Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring that PEAK’s mission and values of transforming philanthropy in operationalizing equity-centered, values-driven grantmaking practices are clearly expressed to our audiences, stakeholders, and community members. As PEAK’s online member community grows, the Programs and Events Specialist supports the management and expansion of PEAK’s menu of programming, content, and events. The Programs and Events Specialist supports the planning and execution of several events throughout the year that will nurture an emergent learning network among PEAK members, including the PEAK annual convening, chapter events, and other external engagements. The Programs and Events Specialist collaborates with staff across the organization to effectively build and maintain educational resources that meet member needs and deliver inspiring thought leadership through PEAK’s programs and events.
The Programs and Events Specialist reports to the Programs and Knowledge Director.
Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority

Key duties and responsibilities:
Community Engagement and Knowledge-Sharing
● Partner with the Programs and Knowledge Manager to support the PEAK member online discussion forum and curate trends and gather qualitative data, resources, and samples from discussions for sense-making and sharing with the broader membership
● Highlight and share conversations that demonstrate peer-to-peer sharing and problemsolving
● Utilize community data to support member engagement efforts and educational content
development

Content Development
● In collaboration with members of the Programs Team, support the design of publicfacing
workshops and webinars to support the adoption of Principles for Peak
Grantmaking
● Provide support for emergent learning through listening, surveying, and researching the
current and changing state of grants management practices in the field
● Provide logistical support for volunteer advisory committees, volunteers, speakers, and
consultants tasked with assisting in the development of educational content
● Manage the content creation and design process of essential publications for PEAK
including the annual Salary Survey and accompanying report and updates to the
Principles for Peak Grantmaking

Annual Convening and Event Planning
● Partner with members of the Programs Team to plan and execute PEAK’s annual
convening, which will have more than 1,000 attendees and include more than 50
sessions, multiple keynotes, pre- and post-conference workshops, exhibitors, and
networking activities
● Support the Convening and Events Manager in managing all aspects of event
coordination and management for the annual convening
● Assist with the recruitment and coordination of event volunteers, speakers, and subject
matter experts
● Support the coordination of convening and event logistics, including managing
contractors and vendors, organizing lodging and travel details, organizing audiovisual
and other communications needs, proactively managing postage and shipping needs,
and overseeing event setup and takedown
● Collaborate with the Convening and Events Manager to develop and adhere to event
plans, timelines, and budgets
● Partner with the Communications Team to develop promotional and supplemental
materials for events and conferences
● Collaborate with the Membership & Community Engagement Team to understand
member needs and deliver member value at all events and conferences
● Support with the planning and development of webinars and workshops that support PEAK’s educational offerings and partnership strategies
Programs Planning and Execution
● Approach work assignments with an equity lens, and work to build personal knowledge and experience in this area
● Promote organizational innovation and change by facilitating discussion and collaboration amongst team members
● Collaborate regularly with internal teams to develop, manage, and promote content and engage with members
● Ensure that program deliverables are on time, within budget, and of the highest quality
● Provide management support for ongoing projects, including project setup, organization, and tracking
Requirements and Qualifications
● A minimum of 5 years proven experience within philanthropy, grantmaking practice, and/or the grantmaking profession
● Understanding of and strong commitment to racial equity and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles
● Commitment to PEAK’s goals and strategy, and the ability and willingness to adapt as those goals evolve
● Excellent written and public-speaking communication skills
● Excellent time management, project organization, project management, problem-solving, volunteer management, relationship building, and team-building skills
● Skilled 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
● Ability to independently and collaboratively author engaging materials that encourage funders to adopt improved grantmaking practices
● Experience in developing and delivering educational content
● Experience with event, workshop, and webinar planning, preferably for a nonprofit or philanthropy-serving organization
● A self-starter who 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 effectively work independently, as well as part of a team, in a remote environment
● Ability to travel is required. Travel for this position could include attending the annual national convening, staff retreats, and member events

Compensation
A comprehensive salary and benefits package will be offered. The starting salary range for this position is $80,000 – $85,000, commensurate with experience.

How To Apply

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The Organization

PEAK Grantmaking is a vibrant, member-led community of more than 7,000 professionals who specialize in grants management for funding organizations. We elevate the expertise of grants management professionals and foster their collaboration to strengthen the practice of grantmaking. We enable philanthropy to achieve its full potential to fuel change for good. We are the only organization dedicated solely to advancing the “how” of grantmaking.
PEAK improves how grants get made by building experts in grants management and equipping them with the most effective practices to implement in their grantmaking organizations. When grantmaking practices are at their “peak,” more resources are focused on mission over administration for both grantmakers and grantseekers, leading to greater impact for the causes and communities served.

Position Overview

PEAK’s Programs Team works to advance the Principles for Peak Grantmaking and ensure that the organization’s programming and resources encourage funders to adopt improved grantmaking practices and advocate for sector transformation. The Programs Team assures the strategy and execution of the organization’s events and sector convenings to elevate effective, efficient, and equitable philanthropic practices.
The Senior Programs and Knowledge Manager plays a vital role in ensuring that PEAK’s mission and values of transforming philanthropy in operationalizing equity-centered, values-driven grantmaking practices are clearly expressed to our audiences, stakeholders, and community members. The Senior Programs and Knowledge Manager oversees the management and development of PEAK’s educational content, community engagement plans, and emergent learning network. The Senior Programs and Knowledge Manager supports the continued growth of PEAK’s online member community and ensures the proliferation of the organization’s knowledge of, and commitment to, practice change in philanthropy. The Senior Programs and Knowledge Manager plays an integral role in the team’s data and research efforts to keep a consistent pulse on member needs and inform the development and implementation of projects that will enhance PEAK’s knowledgebase and program offerings. The Senior Programs and Knowledge Manager continuously evaluates existing educational programming and content to ensure it is up to date with current best practices, and devises strategies for improving the accessibility of PEAK’s educational offerings.

The Senior Programs and Knowledge Manager reports to the Programs and Knowledge Director, and supervises the Programs and Knowledge Manager.
Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority
Key duties and responsibilities:

Community Engagement and Knowledge-Sharing
• In collaboration with Programs Team members, provide leadership for PEAK’s
communities of practice and working groups, and provide guidance on planning and
strategy to support practice change and skill development efforts and ensure their
sustained growth
• Collaborate with the Membership and Community Engagement Team to support chapter
programming, including the creation of specialized resources and delivery of
presentations
• Obtain and analyze qualitative data, resources, and samples from discussions taking
place in the PEAK member online discussion forum for curation, sense-making, and
sharing
• Elevate conversations that demonstrate peer-to-peer sharing and problem-solving
• Support organization-wide listening, survey, and research strategies that collect and
share information about our members and the philanthropic sector more broadly, and
utilize community data to drive member engagement and educational content
development
• Ensure that the nonprofit voice and experience—especially that of movement builders
and equity-advancing partners—is communicated to PEAK members via educational
content and elevated alongside the knowledge gleaned from members and PEAK’s
communities of practice
• Assist the Programs and Knowledge Director with advancing PEAK’s connections in the
greater philanthropic sector, developing partnerships, deepening relationships, and
expanding PEAK’s outreach with the goal of enriching the member community
• Stay connected to philanthropic and nonprofit colleagues, sector trends, and issues to
facilitate the development of meaningful strategic partnerships

Content Development
• In collaboration with the Programs and Knowledge Director, develop a strong content
development strategy and project plan
• Lead writing, editing, and designing educational content for online courses, discussion
guides, job aids, toolkits, and other resources
• Support volunteer advisory committees, volunteers, speakers, and consultants tasked
with assisting in the development of educational content
• Develop and facilitate workshops, trainings, and webinars (public-facing) to promote the adoption of the Principles for PEAK Grantmaking and other best practices
• Collaborate with the Communications Team to write content on programs and products for promotional use, social media, blogs, newsletters, and other outlets
• Stay informed about philanthropic and nonprofit sector trends and issues, and connect with colleagues to ensure the Programs Team maintains a consistent pulse on relevant topics for grantmakers and philanthropy practitioners

Development and Revenue Generation
• Develop relevant and timely educational products that drive membership engagement and revenue
• Lead grant writing and reporting efforts for the Programs Team, including developing content and analyzing data-supported impact metrics
• Engage in membership marketing at all convenings and events
• Collaborate with the Programs and Knowledge Director and team members to promote, identify, and implement development opportunities for the Programs Team

Programs Management, Execution, and Evaluation
• Approach work assignments with an equity lens, and work to build personal knowledge and experience in this area
• In partnership with the Programs and Knowledge Director, establish clear metrics and objectives to evaluate program success
• Assess and 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
• Oversee research and discovery efforts to inform foundational knowledge required to develop case studies, white papers, webinars, workshops, online programs, and other resources and materials that will advance the Principles for PEAK Grantmaking
• Support the Programs and Knowledge Director in creating and executing an internal learning agenda that ensures staff are informed and have an understanding of core concepts, resources, and ideas that PEAK is promoting to members, partners, and the sector
• Collaborate regularly with internal teams to develop, manage, and promote content and engage with members
• Ensure that program deliverables are on time, within budget, and of the highest quality
• Contribute to and participate in partner conferences, speaking engagements, PEAK Grantmaking’s annual convening, board meetings, and staff meetings as a thought leader and voice for members’ education needs
• Produce regular work plans and reports that will track progress towards stated program goals and objectives
• Exercise fiscal responsibility in developing and managing programmatic budgets
• Supply data for inclusion in PEAK’s board materials and annual reports

Management and Leadership
• Promote organizational innovation and change by facilitating discussion and collaboration amongst team members
• Manage the Programs and Knowledge Manager to ensure that PEAK’s programming and resources support PEAK’s mission and theory of change
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws including interviewing, hiring, training, and coaching employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; and addressing complaints and resolving problems
Requirements and Qualifications
• A minimum of 7 years’ proven experience within philanthropy, grantmaking practice, and the grantmaking profession
• Understanding of and strong commitment to racial equity and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles
• Experience leading team members and supervising a direct report(s)
• Experience in developing educational content, curriculum design, content delivery, and program evaluation
• 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
• Strong ability to manage challenging situations and stakeholders in a manner that prioritizes professionalism and customer service
• Be engaged, flexible, resourceful, innovative, self-motivated, and success-driven
• Commitment to PEAK’s goals and strategy, and the ability and willingness to adapt as those goals evolve
• Ability to effectively work independently, as well as part of a team, in a remote environment
• Discretion and sound judgment on setting and adjusting priorities is required
• 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.

Compensation A comprehensive salary and benefits package will be offered. The starting salary range for this position is $100,000 – $112,500, commensurate with experience.

How To Apply

https://forms.gle/aaQTrgUPagwiH76K8

The Organization

Science Friday is an award-winning producer of high quality, fact-checked, and trustworthy science news and educational programming. For 30 years, we’ve introduced top scientists to public radio listeners, and reminded them how much fun it is to learn something new. But we’re more than just a radio show. We produce a sweeping array of educational and entertaining science experiences through videos, podcasts, digital media, live events, citizen science, K-12 education and professional development, and at-home learning activities for families that directly serve hundreds of thousands of educators, parents, citizen scientists, and lifelong learners every year.

All of our work is independently produced by the Science Friday Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the public’s access to science and scientific information. WNYC Studios distributes our radio show, which you can catch on public radio stations across the U.S.

Position Overview

This position serves a critical role in donor engagement and stewardship at Science Friday. The Donor Relations Manager reports directly to the Executive Director and is responsible for specialized donor cultivation and growing the stewardship and legacy giving programs at Science Friday. Supported by a larger fundraising team of three, this role focuses on interacting with Science Friday donor communities through excellent and regular communication, special engagement and events, and personalized efforts to inspire philanthropic support and facilitate increased donor satisfaction. The ideal candidate enjoys people, is a strategic thinker, capable of working alone as well as in collaboration, is passionate about science and learning, and is comfortable hosting events.

Responsibilities include:

• Establish a pipeline for growth of major donors for Science Friday.
• Maintain a personal portfolio of 100 donor relationships with giving capacities of $500 or more.
• Work in concert with the Individual Giving Manager to develop and deliver impactful donor solicitations, events, and reporting that cultivates and stewards prospective and existing donors.
• Work with our Individual Giving Manager to identify new prospects for stewardship.
• Draft and edit donor communications for the Executive Director and Executive Producer as needed.
• Devise strategies for donor retention, facilitating successful implementation of donor benefits
• Assess donor relations opportunities and track donor relations trends. Recommend improvements based on findings.
• Traveling with the Executive Director, Host, Board Members or solo to meet with donors and/or host donor events.
• Launch a planning giving program; stewarding existing donors into legacy giving at Science Friday.
• Support, edit, and author Science Friday’s Major Giving newsletter.
• Work with the Audience team to develop assets to support donor engagement.
• Work with the Audience team to track success and engagement of all donor activities including donation campaigns, donor experiences, and solicitations; incorporating data information into future fundraising efforts.
• Establish clear metrics and benchmarks for fundraising and donor engagement, evaluating campaign success and report findings at production meetings, all-staff meetings, and Board meetings.
• In collaboration with our social and engagement staff, track audience comments for donor profiles and donor communication.
• Follow fundraising best practices for fundraising and development, refining existing systems and making recommendations in regards to donor prospecting, data keeping, and analysis.
• Upkeep of organization records and status n systems like GuideStar and Charity Navigator.
• Collaborate with our Executive Director, fundraising colleagues, and our program leads (digital, radio, education, and events) to create compelling campaigns and strategies that appeal to both donors and general audiences.
• Advocate for, and creatively implement campaigns for new and emerging donors using a variety of giving tools and platforms.
• In collaboration with other program teams, develop questions that invite our donors to actively shape and inform our coverage.
• Assist Individual Giving Manager with gift entry and donor acknowledgements.
• Assist the Controller with Quickbooks donation reconciliation.
• Attend and participate in workshops and conferences to stay updated on the rapidly advancing landscape of fundraising trends and practices.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Minimum three years experience as a front-line fundraiser, in particular working with major gifts and/or planned giving.
• Comfort and demonstrated experience with making direct monetary asks of individuals in intimate settings.
• Advanced written communication and storytelling skills, including the ability to write and edit letters and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to craft effective and personalized solicitations, translating editorial content into compelling donor storytelling.
• Ability to measure impact and articulate fundraising progress to multiple stakeholders.
• A proven record of meeting and exceeding fundraising goals.
• High emotional intelligence, a background in relationship management, and strong intuition for people.
• A high level of discretion and diplomacy, excellent judgement, and comfort working with confidential and sensitive information.
• A desire to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Masterful relationship and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience crafting original and compelling donor solicitations engagements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Comfort with public speaking, video conferencing and webinar hosting proficiency with the ability to craft presentations and effectively present information to various stakeholders.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with occasional evenings and/or weekends as needed.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, Google docs and web based relational databases (e.g. Salesforce, EveryAction) and prospect software iWave

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Ability to connect with a large variety of people on a range of topics and interests with enthusiasm, empathy, and kindness.
• Willingness to travel for overnight trips
• People who love science or public media are very strongly encouraged to apply.
• Strong time management skills, eye for creativity, and great attention to detail
• Familiarity with Asana, Canva, Airtable, Notion, iWave and other communication, project management, or donor tools.

How to Apply: https://airtable.com/shrIYhMg37kQfposa Candidates must include both a resume and cover letter.

Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000

Deadline: This is an immediate vacancy. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates should be prepared to participate in multiple interviews.

Additional Information

This is a full-time role that includes benefits. Science Friday offers competitive compensation with medical, dental, and vision insurance, and generous time off benefits including vacation, and sick time and parental leave.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic Science Friday (and this role) is operating in a hybrid capacity where all employees can work remotely or from our New York City office. However, this position has been classified as a flexible remote position and can be deemed permanently remote or alternatively from the New York office as desired.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Science Friday is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.  SciFri operates with the knowledge that journalism, science, and learning benefit from a broad range of perspectives, from all backgrounds. Diversity is essential to honest, trustworthy, accurate storytelling and promotes a healthier, happier, and more creative atmosphere. Science Friday strives for creating an institution in which all voices are encouraged, valued, and heard.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ABOUT OUR WORKPLACE:

• We have a flexible leave policy that easily accommodates religious holidays, travel vacation, personal and parental leave, and sick days. We close our offices twice a year for a week for whole-staff recharge time (Mid-year in July and in December for a Winter break). We do not work on Thanksgiving or the Friday after.
• Our building has a secure lobby with a fully handicap accessible entrance and key card elevator service. We have a flexible open office with adjustable standing desks, adjustable chairs, and large external monitors; our office also includes a small recording studio, lounge area, and a handful of flexible separate offices and conference rooms.
• We use headphones a lot during the work day. We are really into office plants.
• We provide 401K matching, health, vision, and dental coverage, mental health support, an FSA, and often get great science and scifi books to read for free.

Apply Here: https://airtable.com/shrIYhMg37kQfposa Candidates must include both a resume and cover letter.

The Organization

Heavy industry is the foundation of modern society. We need materials like cement, steel, and aluminum more than ever to rebuild our bridges and roads, to construct wind and solar projects, and to manufacture electric vehicles and heat pumps that will undergird our future. But industry needs a new social contract with America. For all the good industrial progress brings, it also causes a lot of harm. It threatens our climate, reinforces environmental racism, it’s wasteful, and it has left workers and communities behind when convenient to industry’s bottom line.

Addressing this challenge – and the opportunity it presents – is why Industrious Labs exists. With our partners, we’re reimagining the industrial sector as not only a source of good union jobs, but a climate solution where we make things responsibly, prioritize waste reduction, reuse, repair, remanufacture, and recycle. To do this we will have to change how our stuff is made and what we do with it when we are done with it. We see an America that is known again as a country of industry, where the best quality and greenest materials are made with American labor. In the future we build together, industry is a good neighbor to communities, the anchor of a healthy regenerative economy, and leading the world in addressing climate change.

Position Overview

Guided by an inspiring vision, smart strategies, and significant early financial investment, we are seeking an entrepreneurial Philanthropy Director to join our team. Industrious Labs is fully remote, and this role reports to co-founder and partner Evan Gillespie.

In this newly created position, the Philanthropy Director is a highly strategic relationship builder with proven ability to raise funds from individual donors, family offices, and foundations. They are passionate about solving the climate crisis by focusing on the strategies that will make the biggest impact, including focused campaigns, research and analysis, diverse coalitions, and sharp communications. The Philanthropy Director is energized by the challenge of the climate crises, inspired to step into a new era of the movement, and has a strong track record of working with climate philanthropists and funders to resource innovative solutions.

The Philanthropy Director leads the design of a contributed revenue plan that complements Industrious Lab’s earned revenue strategy (consulting and advisory services, mostly to foundations around their industrial strategy). They oversee successful implementation, building and inspiring a team to expand the organization’s pipeline of funding partners. We are currently a $3 million LLC with a goal of doubling in the next year through c3 and c4 vehicles. More importantly, Industrious Labs aspires to help raise $100 million / year that is needed to properly resource the movement for industrial decarbonization. This is not about filling our coffers but rather about moving resources equitably and efficiently to a burgeoning area of the climate movement. The Philanthropy Director partners with the co-founders, current funding partners and key advisors (we do not have a governing board) to build out Industrious Lab’s network of investors, while identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding their own portfolio.

This is a public-facing and high profile role for a proven leader who has a stellar track record of setting and achieving ambitious revenue goals. In doing so, the Philanthropy Director further establishes Industrious Labs as a national leader on industrial decarbonization and a go-to resource for policymakers, policy influencers, climate advocates, and community leaders.

The inaugural Philanthropy Director holds key responsibilities that will evolve over time as the team grows and functions are distributed. During the first year of the role, we anticipate a focus on the following priorities:

Strategy Development

• Develop and implement an ambitious resource development plan in support of Industrious Labs’ short-, mid-, and long-range vision and goals.
• Manage focused efforts to secure individual and family office major gifts and foundation grants (6- to 8-figure).
• Identify opportunities to boost Industrious Labs’ visibility and leadership in the philanthropic landscape.
• Track trends and opportunities to ensure that the case for support expresses Industrious Labs’ unique value proposition and considers donor/funder priorities.
• Build relationships with organizations across the climate and social justice ecosystems in order to forge strategic partnerships that generate funds for the broader movement to clean up heavy industry.
• With Industrious Labs colleagues and partners, develop an equity-centered and transparent mechanism to move resources to the movement.

 Revenue Generation & Stewardship

• Serve as a lead fundraiser alongside the co-founders and partners.
• Initiate, develop, and manage high-value relationships (initially $100k+) that result in significant income and value to Industrious Labs and to the broader movement, developing strategic relationships with individual funding partners, and making or facilitating specific asks for financial support.
• Maintain a significant portfolio of major donors and funders to build lasting relationships and to move these partnerships through the identification/qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship cycles.
• Oversee timely and accurate gift processing, donor/funder acknowledgement, and reporting.

Funder Cultivation and Pipeline Growth

• Develop, grow, and manage a pipeline of high net worth individuals and foundations who will invest in Industrious Labs’ growth and impact.
• Support research efforts to ensure that Industrious Labs can identify and progress relationships with prospective high-value investors, effectively leveraging the existing base and identifying new funding prospects to build a broader, better-qualified, and more significant prospect pipeline.
• Design and deliver engagement opportunities such as webinars and funder briefings for donors and prospects.

 Team & Systems Building

• Actively recruit and manage fundraising staff and contractors (#TBD) focused on supporting the resource development plan, including establishing annual objectives, providing regular feedback and appropriate recognition, conducting annual performance reviews, and supporting ongoing professional development.
• Help drive efforts to create and implement efficient and effective fundraising-related systems and procedures (e.g., CRM, prospect research, and grant reporting).
• Oversee the integrity and functionality of the donor database, including best practices in tracking donor data with the highest degree of security, meeting all U.S. federal standards and regulations.
• Develop and provide organizational leadership with dashboards to track progress and benchmarks against the resource development plan and proactively produce reports and analyses of efforts to inform strategies and improve results, including donor retention and satisfaction.
• Build and sustain an organizational culture that promotes the relationship between philanthropy and the mission and goals of Industrious Labs.

How To Apply

To apply or nominate a candidate, please send to cathy@industriouslabs.org with “Philanthropy  Director” in the subject line a resume and cover letter answering the following:

1. What motivates you to spend your time, skills and expertise working on climate change?
2. How do you ensure you are raising funds and developing relationships with a justice-oriented analysis?
3. Briefly share a fundraising effort you led that generated significant revenue to help an organization scale. What was the goal and what did you learn from the effort that you would bring with you to Industrious Labs?

Submission in a combined PDF or Microsoft Word file is preferred. This position is open until filled. Candidate review and phone screens begin immediately and will be conducted throughout the search.

The Organization

ABOUT THE HIVE FUND

The Hive Fund for Climate and Gender Justice is a specialized intermediary launched in 2019 that raises funds and makes grants to groups that have historically lacked access to funding and are addressing intersecting climate, gender, and racial justice crises in the US South, where both pollution levels and emerging clean energy opportunities are high and yet philanthropic funding levels remain low. With funding from 18 current donors, collaborative partnerships with a broad array of advisors, and six full-time staff members, the Hive Fund provides multi-year, general support to more than 100 grantee partners based predominantly in Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, and the Carolinas. More than 75 percent of Hive Fund grant dollars to date have been awarded to organizations led by Black, Latina, Indigenous, and Asian American and Pacific Islander women. In 2022, our annual grants budget topped $20 million in multi-year grants, and we aim to double our annual grants budget by 2025. The Hive Fund is a fiscally sponsored project of the Windward Fund. More information about the Hive Fund can be found on our website and in our 2022 Triennial Report.

Position Overview

Strategic Partnerships Director

Reports to: Co-Director Classification:

Full-time, Regular Salaried Exempt

Location: Anywhere in the US; Distributed Organization

Apply by: January 11, 2023

ABOUT THE HIVE FUND

The Hive Fund is led by two dynamic co-directors who brought their distinct experiences in equity-centered philanthropy and nonprofit advocacy together in creating the Hive Fund. In this newly created position that the selected candidate will help shape, the strategic partnerships director will collaborate with both co-directors to develop and lead innovative strategies to grow resources and enhance and expand funding partnerships that advance the Hive Fund’s goals. This position requires the ability to build and implement development strategies and systems to identify, engage, and track potential funders capable of making seven to eight figure grants to the Hive Fund.

The strategic partnerships director is a highly motivated, inspiring, relationship-, and goal-oriented bridge-builder who brings vision, diligence, and perseverance to this critical fundraising role. In alignment with our core values, the strategic partnerships director will demonstrate deep understanding of and commitment to racial, gender, and climate justice, and manage communications and relationships with care knowing the importance the Hive Fund places on relationships and how we cultivate them.

Partnering with both co-directors but reporting directly to the co-director based in San Francisco, the strategic partnerships director will also engage closely with the Hive Fund’s five other team members–especially the program officers who work directly with grantee partners, and with the strategic communications director. The strategic partnerships director brings drive, resourcefulness, emotional intelligence, and the ability to see setbacks as temporary, obstacles as removable, and stretch goals as reachable. This role is an exciting opportunity to support a leading equity-focused grant-maker during an important time of institutional growth and formalization of operations and systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Strategy

● Work closely with co-directors to develop a multi-year strategy to maintain, expand, and deepen the Hive Fund’s philanthropic partnerships so that we can support a growing grant-making portfolio across seven or more states in the US South.

● Conduct research, network within the field, and identify emerging priority opportunities in order to build a pipeline of aligned partnerships with foundations, high-net-worth individuals, and other philanthropic entities.

● Develop annual revenue projection scenarios for budget and program planning.

● Build or acquire, and maintain, a user-friendly donor engagement and relationship management tracking system. Implementation and Engagement

● Leverage the agreed upon strategy for philanthropic partnership development; build authentic relationships with climate donors and funders, fund advisors, and key funder affinity groups, with special emphasis on development professionals who are women and or people of color and values-aligned donors in the US South.

● Collaborate with co-directors in cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with key funders, donors, and other strategic partners, including: ○ Helping staff write and share bi-annual grant strategy and docket memos with our funders. ○ Developing a cadence and project management approach for connecting with current and prospective funders. ○ Bringing co-directors in at the right time, preparing them for key meetings, and managing follow-up.

● Collaborate with co-directors on grant proposal and report management. ○ Assist with writing high quality grant proposals and grant reports. ○ Work with fiscal sponsor and Hive Fund staff to ensure grant proposals and report deadlines are met.

● Attend, plan, and host funder briefings or convenings as needed to build community; discuss issues of importance; and enhance awareness of the impact of and opportunities for the Hive Fund and its grantee partners.

● Work closely with the strategic communications director to support funder engagement and learning, providing donors with the evidence, inspiration, courage, and solidarity they need to increase equity-centered giving. ○ Contribute to team effort to gather information on grant activities and outcomes from Hive Fund grantee partners in non-extractive ways and synthesize it into compelling data, stories, and documents that are both informative and inspiring to funders.

○ Help shape regular Hive Fund email communications, webinars, organizational impact reports, and customized briefs for current and prospective philanthropic partners.

○ Develop and implement a plan for building a more robust funder learning community for Hive Fund funding partners. Hive Fund Team and Culture-Building

● Engage with the Hive Fund staff team to build and maintain relationships and support a vibrant and inclusive organizational culture of learning and action, including attending bi-weekly staff meetings and in-person staff convenings (two to four per year).

● Help the Hive Fund situate itself between money and movement in values-based ways that honor accountability to our grantee partners and authentic relationships with our funders.

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS

Core – Ideally, the strategic partnerships director will have a mix of these core experiences and skills to support their ability to thrive in the role:

● 10+ years of professional experience and demonstrated leadership in fund development and philanthropy at or near the scale of the Hive Fund’s annual budget.

● A track record of designing fund development strategy to raise resources at scale over multiple years and the ability to operationalize that strategy through partnerships with aligned foundations and other large donors.

● Deep knowledge of leading and emerging foundations and philanthropic networks within climate, clean energy, racial and gender justice philanthropy.

● An internal desire and motivation to shift philanthropic practices toward equity and justice.

● A highly organized and adaptive leader with an ability to balance strategic, high-level thinking with tactical productivity and strong attention to detail.

● Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the capacity to write clear and compelling case materials and speak publicly as necessary.

● Interest in building and contributing to a positive, friendly, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture and high-performing team while demonstrating cultural competence and commitment to equity.

● Ability to work flexibly, quickly, and collaboratively as part of a growing team, with the ability to navigate in a dynamic environment and adjust to shifting priorities. Preferred – Preferably, the strategic partnerships director will also have some of these desired experiences and skills to enhance their thought partnership in the role:

● Lived and work experience relevant to climate, gender, and racial justice in the US South.

● Sense of humor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT, SCHEDULE & TRAVEL

The strategic partnerships director will be an employee of the Hive Fund’s fiscal sponsor, the Windward Fund. This is a regular salaried position with comprehensive benefits. As a distributed organization, our team members currently work remotely embedded in key regions across the US and mainly work from home or in co-working spaces. The Hive Fund will provide necessary office equipment and supplies for remote work and work in co-working spaces. Approximately 30% travel is ideal to support an intentionally distributed workplace with up to four annual staff gatherings; to build trust and relationships by meeting donors and grantee partners in their communities; and to attend conferences and other learning and networking events. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals with disabilities, caregiving responsibilities, and those who reside in rural areas.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The Hive Fund’s compensation practices support staff in thriving and are part of living into the just, equitable world we are actively creating. These practices are guided by the Hive Fund’s six core values, especially transparency, equity, and healing & security. The salary range for this position is $180,000-$220,000, commensurate with qualifications, plus the competitive benefits package provided to all Windward Fund employees including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays and access to professional development resources.

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

In alignment with our core values and approach, Hive Fund is committed to a diverse, collaborative, and sustainable work environment. We recruit and hire with an understanding of systemic oppression and of the lived reality of people with marginalized identities and strongly encourage all to apply, especially Black, Brown, and Indigenous people; queer, trans, and gender non-conforming; intersex people; people with disabilities; and formerly incarcerated people. The Hive Fund is a project of Windward Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. Windward is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. Windward’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

COVID-19 POLICY

To center the safety and well-being of its employees, Windward Fund requires that any employee who is required to conduct in-person activities for their job must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within four weeks of their start date. This position may require candidates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodations may be sought and approved in accordance with the law by contacting human resources at HR@windwardfund.org.

How To Apply

The Hive Fund is partnering with Walker and Associates Consulting – a Black woman owned and led strategic consultancy. Email a cover letter and resume by January 11, 2023, to hivefund@walkeraac.com.

We invite you to lift up relevant qualifications not specified in this announcement that might make you ideal for this role in your cover letter. Use the subject line “Strategic Partnerships Director.” One combined PDF file is preferred. Candidate review begins immediately.

Beginning in late January of 2023, advancing candidates may be invited to participate in two rounds of interviews. Finalists may also be asked to respond to an advanced assignment related to a real-time challenge that the strategic partnerships director would face in this role. We hope to have a new director joining our team by no later than early spring of 2023