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The Organization

New York City Center has played a defining role in the cultural life of the city since 1943—making the best in the music, theater, and dance accessible to all audiences. Championed by a staff of passionate arts lovers, this commitment continues through celebrated dance and musical theater series including the Fall for Dance Festival, the Tony-honored Encores!, and the newest series Artists at the Center and City Center Dance Festival. The distinctive neo-Moorish theater in midtown Manhattan welcomes over 300,000 annual visitors to experience internationally acclaimed artists on the same stage that legends like George Balanchine, Leonard Bernstein, Barbara Cook, Martha Graham, and Paul Robeson made their mark. Home to a roster of renowned companies including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Manhattan Theatre Club, City Center’s dynamic programming, art exhibitions, studio events, and master classes, are complemented by education and community engagement programs that bring the performing arts to over 11,000 New York City students, teachers, and families each year.

Position Overview

The Manager of Donor Information and Analysis is a key member of the Development Department, overseeing the department’s use of the Tessitura database and providing data management, and analysis for all areas within the department to help meet and exceed the annual fundraising goal. This role primarily works with and reports to the Director of Development and the Director of Individual Giving but also interacts directly with the other key members of the department and with the VP of Development. They are responsible for mining the database (), using all available tools to identify the top acquisition and upgrade prospects, and refining the Development Department’s list segmentation strategies to help increase membership and other philanthropic giving at City Center. This person also reports on how the Department is performing overall and is responsible for drawing insights and making revenue generating  recommendations based on internal and external research and data.

 Responsibilities:

·       The general administration and integrity of the Tessitura database and making ongoing recommendations on how City Center can better mine our data to effectively implement a Customer Relationship Management strategy.

·       Enter and process all gifts and pledges, and produce corresponding acknowledgement receipts and letters, as necessary.

·       Improve donor and customer intelligence insights (through Tessitura and other City Center data management tools) and refine prospect list-building and segmentation strategies.

·       Update and maintain an accurate database of prospective and current donor information in Tessitura, facilitate donor cultivation, and help pinpoint prospects for the pipeline.

·       Build Tessitura extractions and set standards of criteria to pull lists for all Development department mass communications and solicitations.

·       Collaborate with Development and Marketing to determine and refine list strategy for membership and development communications and solicitations (email, mail, telefund, onsite, etc.).

·       Work with the Individual Giving Coordinator to build donor recognition listings for Playbills and the City Center website.

·       Use City Center data management tools (Tessitura, Power BI, Audience 360) for membership and development reporting and analysis, to contribute to acquisition and pipeline strategy, cultivation efforts, and benefits analysis.

·       Report on Development Department stats (member count, channel performance, renewal rates, campaign performance, etc.) and provide context to determine trends.

·       Key member of the City Center Tessitura Power Users Group and primary Development point person for projects related to data management and Tessitura.

·       Lead testing of new technology and upgrades that may affect data health for the Development Department (including e-commerce updates).

·       Analyze data to identify potential Membership, President’s Council, and Major Gift trends.

·       Project lead for interdepartmental analytics projects and reports.

·       Liaise with various City Center departments, including (and not limited to): Marketing, Finance, I.T., Digital Media, President’s Office, and Special Events.

This Role Requires:

·       3+ years of related experience in fundraising/marketing analytics

·       Experience with Tessitura

·       Ability to translate complex data into digestible reports

·       Strong quantitative analytics skills with experience using Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools

·       Ability to simultaneously manage multiple deadline-oriented projects

·       Experience in development operations in a non-profit arts organization is preferred

To be successful in this role, you will be expected to demonstrate:

·       Creative thinking and problem solving

·       Skills in organization and analysis, with meticulous attention to detail

·       An ability to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines simultaneously

·       An ability to be professional, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and a team player

·       An interest in performing arts and arts administration

·       An ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

As a valued member of the City Center administrative team, you will receive: 

·       Exempt salary of $60,000+

·       Comprehensive insurance coverage (medical, dental, life, disability)

·       Generous paid time off

·       Pre-tax flexible & dependent care savings accounts

·       Pre-tax transit savings

·       Pension Plan with (CIG) Cultural Institutions Group (fully vested after 5 years)

·       401K retirement savings account

·       Access to various dress rehearsals, performances, educational events, and professional development opportunities

How To Apply

·       Email your resume and cover letter to Jobs@NYCityCenter.org.

·       Please include Manager of Donor Information and Analysis in the subject line.

·       In the cover letter, please include what attracts you to this position at City Center and how your previous experience and interest will help you to be successful in this role.

The Organization

New York City Center has played a defining role in the cultural life of the city since 1943—making the best in the music, theater, and dance accessible to all audiences. Championed by a staff of passionate arts lovers, this commitment continues through celebrated dance and musical theater series including the Fall for Dance Festival, the Tony-honored Encores!, and the newest series Artists at the Center and City Center Dance Festival. The distinctive neo-Moorish theater in midtown Manhattan welcomes over 300,000 annual visitors to experience internationally acclaimed artists on the same stage that legends like George Balanchine, Leonard Bernstein, Barbara Cook, Martha Graham, and Paul Robeson made their mark. Home to a roster of renowned companies including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Manhattan Theatre Club, City Center’s dynamic programming, art exhibitions, studio events, and master classes, are complemented by education and community engagement programs that bring the performing arts to over 11,000 New York City students, teachers, and families each year.

Position Overview

The Institutional Giving Manager will be a key member of the development team, involved in all aspects of institutional giving and responsible for managing institutional donor relationships with foundations, corporations, and government agencies. The Institutional Giving Manager is also the organization’s primary grant writer and manages all institutional donor correspondence. The Manager is expected to interact professionally and knowledgeably with representatives from key donors, while upholding City Center’s mission as well as our commitment to be an anti-racist organization.

 Responsibilities:

·       Manage a portfolio of over 50 current institutional donors, including building and maintaining relationships.

·       Act as primary grant writer for the Institutional Giving team, crafting proposals, reports, and program description templates.

·       In conjunction with the CFO, create all proposal and report budgets to ensure fidelity on financial reporting.

·       Be proactive in suggesting ways to grow and improve institutional funding, such as devising creative appeal, renewal, and upgrade strategies.

·       Work with the Director of Development to organize and prepare for regular prospect meetings.

·       Actively identify and research new foundation and government funding opportunities to increase annual renewable revenue.

·       Support the Director of Development and VP of Development as a front-line point of contact for institutional donors.

·       Act as liaison for Programming and Education departments, promoting collaboration and open communication to ensure optimal execution of donor-funded programs, and to strategize new funding opportunities for new/existing programs.

·       Work with the Institutional Giving Assistant to coordinate the tracking of funder and prospect activity in Tessitura.

·       Attend and support development department activities, including special events and occasional evening and weekend performances.

·       Responsible for accurate, efficient record keeping, including maintenance of donor files, both paper and electronic.

·       Enhance competence through study and participation in conferences and workshops.

This Role Requires:

·       2+ years of related experience in grant writing and institutional giving fundraising.

·       Exceptional grant writing and editing skills.

·       Scheduling flexibility to attend performances and events on nights, weekends, and holidays.

To be successful in this role, you will be expected to demonstrate:

·       Knowledge of the performing arts philanthropic community.

·       Knowledge of budget forecasting best practices.

·       Knowledge of Tessitura or similar software.

·       Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

·       An ability to interact and collaborate with various personality types.

·       An ability to uphold department and organization standards while fulfilling requests in a timely manner.

·       An ability to handle multiple writing projects in a fast-paced and changing environment.

·       An ability to perform tasks associated with primarily sitting most of the workday.

As a valued member of the City Center administrative team, you will receive: 

·       Exempt salary of $60,000+

·       Comprehensive insurance coverage (medical, dental, life, disability)

·       Generous paid time off

·       Pre-tax flexible & dependent care savings accounts

·       Pre-tax transit savings

·       Pension Plan with (CIG) Cultural Institutions Group (fully vested after 5 years)

·       401K retirement savings account

·       Access to various dress rehearsals, performances, educational events, and professional development opportunities

How To Apply

·       Email your resume and cover letter to Jobs@NYCityCenter.org.

·       Please include Institutional Giving Manager in the subject line.

·       In the cover letter, please include what attracts you to this position at City Center and how your previous experience and interest will help you to be successful in this role.

The Organization
Stupski Foundation is a private spend down foundation investing all our assets by 2029 to make the greatest possible change in our communities today.

The Foundation primarily funds organizations in San Francisco and Alameda Counties and Hawaiʻi that address food security, postsecondary success, and health, specifically maximizing early brain development and improving serious illness care. The Foundation is engaging community partners in decision-making through the end of our spend down. We honor our grantee partners’ expertise and lived experiences, recognizing that they know what solutions work best for their communities. Internally, the Foundation is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and seeks candidates who can help the Foundation live into this aspiration.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
Stupski Foundation’s team has grown to increase capacity, expertise, and representation across the Bay Area and Hawai‘i that will be critical to working in deep partnership with stakeholders through the spend down. It is within that context that the Foundation is looking for a creative, detail oriented, and proactive professional to work with its fast-paced, innovative, and growing team. Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Communications Manager will help ensure the
Foundation’s internal and external stakeholders are better supported in delivering dynamic, imaginative communications in alignment with the Foundation’s aims and brand. The Communications Manager will work across the Foundation’s funding areas, as needs require.

With guidance from the Director, the Communications Manager will help create and implement innovative communications strategies across platforms including the website, newsletter, social platforms, media, training, and events. This work will require development of strong relationships with a range of diverse partners through intent listening to help bring to life authentic communications campaigns. Above all, the Communications Manager will apply their passion for ethical storytelling, grounded in the voices and experiences of Black, Indigenous, Latino, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and other diverse voices; communications experience; and unique perspective to imaginatively advance the Foundation’s mission, ambitious strategies, and brand through 2029.

Specifically, the Communications Manager will:
● SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES
o Assist in developing issue-area-specific and foundation-wide strategies with the
Communications Director, program teams, and CEO to advance the Foundation’s
spend down mission and thought leadership in the sector.
● MANAGE EDITORIAL CALENDAR AND COMMUNICATIONS PLATFORMS
o Develop and edit content for blog posts, LinkedIn, Twitter, and the website in
partnership with the program, grants teams, and grantee partners.
o Create campaigns to highlight Stupski’s work and partner initiatives.
● ENABLE STORYTELLING
o Collaborate with Program Officers and Directors to collect stories of impact and
lessons learned to share on Stupski’s platforms; build an integrated system and
process to collect those stories regularly.
o Develop press lists, pitch notes and run pitches to highlight staff and grantee
thought leadership in op-eds, earned media features, and guest blog posts.
o Collaborate with the History Consultant and Communications Director to capture
key periods of foundation history in annual reports and video interview archives.
● SUPPORT EVENTS MANAGEMENT
o Execute event communications, including attendee invitations, registrations,
response collection, and post-event follow-up (all events are currently virtual).
● LEAD NEWSLETTER MANAGEMENT
o Design, author, and send newsletters.
o Manage the contact database and maintain integration with incoming data from the Salesforce grants management database.
● MAINTAIN STUPSKI’S WEBSITE
o Update website content and maintain consistency in messaging across the site.
o Liaise with the grants team to ensure accurate synchronization between the
Salesforce grants management database and our website hosted “Grantee
Directory.”
● MANAGE GRAPHIC DESIGN
o Design standard Stupski graphics using Figma, Canva, Adobe InDesign, and
Illustrator.
o Provide art direction to external graphic design vendors and manage design
deliverables.

A successful Communications Manager will be an organized, self-starting relationship-builder with the humility and learning orientation to thrive as part of an ambitious, collaborative, and equity focused team. The Communications Manager should possess the following competencies and qualifications:
Core Competencies
● Seeks opportunities for continuous learning and growth for themselves and partners
● Listens with an open mind and a deep commitment to respecting diverse viewpoints
● Can facilitate authentic, productive conversations with anyone, no matter the level or circumstance, and work with and gain team members’ and grantees’ trust
● Has strong written and verbal communication skills and can adapt to deliver verbal presentations in multiple settings with multiple audiences and diverse stakeholders
● Has an ability to turn data into actionable insight and develop recommendations for strategic shifts
● Is comfortable distilling edits from multiple perspectives into clear and focused written communications
● Can juggle multiple priorities, effectively delegating, and delivering timely results with clear team communication

Key Qualifications
● Excellent communications skills (including writing and editing) with a deep passion for equitable and empowering storytelling highlighting the strengths and solutions of Black, Indigenous, Native Hawaiian, Latino, Asian, Pacific Islander, and other people of color across our communities in the Bay Area and/or Hawaiʻi and describing the historic systemic challenges they continue to face
● Ability to build trust and rapport and effectively function as part of a team with internal and external stakeholders
● Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and learning how to continue to evolve our language and understanding of our communities
● Commitment to highlighting diverse voices and perspectives across our communities
● Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant professional experience preferably at or in collaboration with community-based nonprofits or foundations
● Experience with project management from conception to execution to evaluation
● Demonstrated history of centering the needs of communities when creating communication strategies and shaping narratives
● Experience navigating and leveraging contact and knowledge management databases or other similar systems with an aptitude to learn new tools quickly
● Desire to grow into higher levels of communications leadership
● Graphic design experience strongly preferred
● Ability to grasp, translate, and operationalize ideas into actionable communications strategies and tools that meet the needs of the Foundation, partners, and communities
● Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or work experience more than the minimum

How To Apply

Stupski Foundation is partnering with Walker and Associates Consulting—a Black and woman owned and led strategic management consulting and search firm located in Alameda County—to facilitate this search. To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and list of three references (candidates will be notified in advance of any outreach to your references) to stupski@walkeraac.com by Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, noting the following additional instructions:
● Use the subject line: Communications Manager.
● To foster an open and impartial application review process that minimizes the potential for bias, please remove any reference to academic institutions from which you obtained any degree, if applicable. You should still list any degrees without reference to the school, just simply list the type of degree conferred, for example: “Bachelor of Arts in Economics.”
● Submit Microsoft Word or PDF files only (one combined PDF file is preferred).

The Organization

The Department of Development is responsible for the planning and execution of fundraising activity for the Kennedy Center, the National Symphony Orchestra, and the Washington National Opera. This includes identifying, cultivating, soliciting, entertaining and stewarding donors and prospects. The department manages the function of and cultivates nine constituent groups including the NSO Board, the WNO Board, the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts (PACA), the National Committee for the Performing Arts (NCPA), the Kennedy Center International Committee on the Arts (KCICA), the Kennedy Center Corporate Fund Board, the Kennedy Center Circles Board, the WNO Council, and the National Trustees of the NSO (NSONT). The department additionally manages the Roger L. Stevens Society, the Washington National Opera Legacy Society, the Rostropovich Legacy Guild and the Suzanne Farrell Ballet Board, while overseeing the development stewardship of the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees.

Position Overview

The Development Department is growing! Open positions are listed below. Full job descriptions and job requirements for each role are available on our website at www.kennedy-center.org/careers

Director, Major & Leadership Gifts

Director, Planned Giving

Manager, Advancement, Strategic, & Special Events

Manager, Foundation & Government Giving

Manager, Individual Giving

Assistant Manager, Foundation & Government Giving

How To Apply
Please submit your application via our website: www.kennedy-center.org/careers

The Organization

The ACLU of Northern California is an affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, a nationwide, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the defense and expansion of civil liberties and civil rights. The ACLU of Northern California (ACLU NorCal) is comprised of two distinct corporations, the ACLU Foundation of Northern California (the “Foundation”, a 501c3) and the ACLU of Northern California (the “Union”, a 501c4). The incumbent is a joint employee of both corporations. For most of the last century, ACLU Nor Cal has been part of many of the most major – and sometimes controversial – struggles for civil liberties and civil rights in our state.

Our mission is to ensure that constitutional rights don’t just exist on paper but are protected in practice. As we move into a new era, we face dangerous policies that threaten our civil rights and civil liberties, we must use our decades of experience in impact litigation, legislative advocacy, and fearless organizing to fight these policies and protect our most cherished rights and freedoms. At the same time, ACLU NorCal is committed to advancing proactive and positive change to transform laws and institutions to advance our values. We are committed to fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning.

Position Overview

The Deputy Director of Development (“Deputy Director”) empowers ACLU NorCal development team members to maximize their fundraising capacity by overseeing the Development Operations unit that supports the implementation of ACLU NorCal’s fundraising approach and practices. The Deputy Director creates and manages an effective infrastructure, optimizes business processes and systems, and provides timely analysis to support data-driven decision-making in support of staff and constituent needs.

The Development Operations unit recently underwent a restructure and is currently hiring this and additional positions to fully staff the unit. As such, strong and inclusive management skills are a must. You are a collaborative leader who thrives in a busy, bustling environment with the ability to easily balance multiple projects coming at you at once while staying focused on the details that matter. You work well under pressure, leading with curiosity, empathy, and clear communication. You support your staff’s success through your planning processes, goal-setting and related accountability measures, and management practices. You have a strong commitment to the mission and goals of the ACLU NorCal, and you are excited to address the tensions that exist between philanthropy and our work for racial and social justice. You treat every person with whom you work with dignity and respect, and you actively work to foster an equitable and inclusive experience for donors, staff, and other partners in your work. You are open to learning new approaches, skills, and practices, even when this may push you outside your comfort zone.

In carrying out the responsibilities for this position, the Deputy Director will collaborate with other ACLU NorCal and National ACLU development units, NorCal finance, and other stakeholders across the organization. You will oversee a team of 6 staff, with five direct reports, and report to the Director of Development. As part of the ACLU NorCal development team leadership, you will partner with the other Deputy Director to act in place of the Director of Development in their absence.

How To Apply

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be evaluating applications on a rolling basis.  Applications must include (1) a resume, (2) a cover letter, and (3) a list of three references, one of which should be someone you previously supervised. Applicants concurrently applying to any other position with the ACLU should state what other position they are applying for in the cover letter. Please submit your application online at: https://boards.greenhouse.io/aclunc/jobs/5732007002

The ACLU NorCal is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please e-mail hr@aclunc.org.  If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The ACLU of Northern California advances equity and inclusion in the workplace by providing equal employment opportunity to support a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (over 40), sexual orientation, military and veteran status, and any other basis prohibited by law. The organization also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, advancement, training, problem resolution, and separation from employment. Through this policy, the ACLU NorCal strives to establish and maintain an equitable and accessible work environment that is free from discrimination and supportive of a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our communities and the people we serve. ACLU NorCal will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (SF Police Code, Article 49).

The Organization

MCPSA’s mission is to create and protect the conditions that will enable the charter public school sector to thrive, and advance the larger goal of ensuring all Massachusetts children and families have equitable access to high-quality schools.

Position Overview

The Digital Advocacy & Communications Manager is a member of the Public Affairs department, reporting to the Director of Communications, and is responsible for developing and executing on MCPSA’s advocacy and communications strategies across digital platforms, including social media channels, websites, bulk email, and more, all with the aim of strengthening the Association’s ability to advance its strategic goals. The Digital Advocacy & Communications Manager will lead the Association’s efforts to strengthen digital messaging and grow stakeholder digital engagement in support of issues that impact charter public schools and equitable public education opportunities across Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute MCPSA’s digital and social media communications strategy in collaboration with the Director of Communications and the Chief of Public Affairs.
• Develop robust multi-channel digital campaigns that effectively advance the goals of MCPSA, working across departments as necessary to employ digital strategies to strengthen outcomes across communications, advocacy, and development.
• Lead the design, creation, editing, and publication of all digital content for the Association – including social media posts, external newsletters (via Salsa Engage), website, and digital advocacy tools – ensuring content that effectively communicates the value of the MA charter public school sector, is relevant and up-to-date, and yields robust stakeholder engagement and activation.
• Create and implement digital engagement strategies that grow the size of our audience and yield greater digital supporter engagement and activation.
• Provide guidance to the internal MCPSA team and to member schools regarding digital communications strategy and tactics, offering recommendations about current digital marketing practices that are the most feasible and impactful given campaign goals and the organization’s infrastructure and capacity.
• Develop tools, resources, and trainings to support member schools with their digital communication strategy and implementation.
• Develop benchmarks and metrics to assess digital supporter acquisition, engagement, and visibility. Set actionable goals for growth, and lead regular analysis and reporting of progress.
• Support the development, design, and execution of weekly and biweekly internal communications to member schools.
• Maintain clean, accurate, and current stakeholder data in MCPSA’s CRM (Salsa).
• Support operation of MCPSA’s communications-focused community of practice, including assisting with weekly meetings, producing biweekly newsletters, maintaining accurate records of membership and engagement, and more.
• Oversee MCPSA’s social media monitoring tool (Sprinklr), partnering with the vendor team to ensure effective use of the tool in order to drive MCPSA and member school social media growth.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support effective functioning of MCPSA, support for member schools, and the advancement of equitable public education across the Commonwealth.

Qualifications

• Deep commitment to MCPSA’s mission, values, and the importance of stakeholder engagement and activation in public policy, particularly among historically underrepresented populations.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing a variety of digital tools to effectively engage stakeholders and advance advocacy initiatives.
• Experience designing high-quality digital assets.
• Experience organizing, ideally digitally, to support legislative or electoral advocacy.
• Proficiency in bulk mail systems and CRM tools.
• Proficiency in basic website management and design.
• Ability to understand and creatively explain issues and trends affecting public education in the Commonwealth and nationally.
• Flexible and adaptive work style with the ability to manage multiple tasks and unforeseen projects, learn quickly, think creatively and develop and implement organizational systems and processes.
• Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, high attention to detail, and excellent multidisciplinary project skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with diverse individuals.
• Professional attitude and adherence to confidentiality requirements.
• Exceptional time management skills and a proven track record of successfully working in a virtual environment with limited direct supervision.
• 5+ years of prior experience in digital advocacy, digital communications, or a closely related field, preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Location and Timing:
This full time position is available immediately. MCPSA is a virtual organization with team members working remotely throughout the state. Some in-state travel is required.

Compensation:

MCPSA offers a competitive compensation package, including five weeks of paid time off, annual bonus, health, dental, life and disability insurance, and retirement contributions. The base salary range for this position is $58,000-$79,000 (commensurate with experience).

To Apply:
Please submit an application by visiting https://apply.workable.com/mcpsa. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.

Notice of non-discrimination:
The Massachusetts Charter Public School Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to hire staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. MCPSA does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.

How To Apply

Please submit an application by visiting https://apply.workable.com/mcpsa. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.

The Organization

The Urban Institute is a nonprofit research organization that provides data and evidence to help advance upward mobility and equity. We are a trusted source for changemakers who seek to strengthen decision making, create inclusive economic growth, and improve the well-being of families and communities. For more than 50 years, Urban has delivered facts that inspire solutions—and this remains our charge today.

Position Overview

Urban is seeking its inaugural Chief Equity Officer (CEqO) to provide vision and leadership across all aspects of the organization’s strategies and efforts to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion. Reporting directly to the President, Sarah Rosen Wartell, the CEqO will work closely with the Executive team and the Senior Leadership team made up of all the Institute’s Vice Presidents. The CEqO will coordinate across the policy research centers, operational offices, DEI Council, equity-related method and practice groups (like the Racial Equity Analytics Lab, Community Engaged Methods group, and other projects coordinated by a new Office of Race and Equity Research), and affinity groups to build upon momentum and current strategies. The CEqO will lead development of the next generation of a shared action plan that is clear, measurable, impactful, and fosters an organizational culture which provides agency, transparency, and shared accountability and offers continuous opportunities for learning and growth. The CEqO will be responsible for driving execution of the plan while serving as the principal advocate for equity and inclusion at Urban, training and supporting Urban’s leadership and staff to foster inclusion, and motivating and inspiring all staff to sustain commitment to DEI principles over time.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise around DEI practices and principles with experience driving change and building culture in large, complex organizations. They will be a strategist, communicator, and facilitator who can create a vision and road map for achieving that vision, and the collective buy-in and accountability required to achieve organizational change.

The Chief Equity Officer’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Strategic Vision and Leadership

The CEqO will be the primary architect in designing and executing an overarching plan for a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization. The CEqO will play an essential organizational leadership role and work in close collaboration with the senior leadership team and the President to assess current DEI plans and initiatives that will inform the Race and Equity Framework 2.0. In collaboration with staff, including affinity groups and the DEI council, the CEqO will create a common vision and language around DEI. This person will have a track record of advancing DEI, including race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, ideally in a variety of sectors including nonprofit, private, and/or academic. They will have a proven ability to translate strategic thinking about complex challenges and organizational gaps into executable plans to deliver on strategic imperatives and solve problems large and small, and measure progress toward goals.

Change Management

The CEqO will be a change agent with a creative approach towards development of new DEI strategies and initiatives. Moving the organization into the next phase of its DEI journey will require a change manager who is innovative, inspirational, and an effective communicator to excite and engage staff at all levels and areas of the institute. The CEqO will work to find effective, ongoing mechanisms for broad staff engagement and input on Urban’s race and equity efforts. This leader will be a process thinker with the ability to leverage evaluation and analytics to measure impact while being flexible enough to respond to new priorities as they arise. They will advise on establishing clear, timely, and transparent metrics for success of new processes, plans, and initiatives and will apply a rigorous approach to accountability. This person will have a demonstrable track record of success in driving organizational change and results, including in large, complex institutions. The CEqO will have a background in integrating DEI throughout organizational policies, practices, management, and culture.

Additionally, as the lead in building capacity for organizational DEI strategies including budget, staffing, and discretionary funds, they will have experience managing complex projects and budgets.

DEI Advocate and Facilitator

The CEqO will be the lead advocate to the President and Board of Directors to champion the DEI efforts throughout Urban. Through expert facilitation, this leader will coach and inspire Urban staff to action around key efforts to advance a more equitable and inclusive culture. The CEqO will bring a nuanced knowledge of the evolving DEI landscape to advise all staff on best practices to enhance DEI goals throughout the ongoing efforts and operations of the organization. They will provide support and training to Vice Presidents and their staff as they progress in their learning and confidence to address issues related to DEI within their respective Centers. With a significant background as a thought leader in the field, they will bring experience in building learning and development systems that support and advance DEI principles.

 How To Apply

Compensation & Benefits

Molly Brennan, Shelby Woods and Martens Roc of Koya Partners have been exclusively retained for this search. To express your interest in this role please submit your materials via Koya’s online portal here. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

For more information about Koya Partners, visit www.koyapartners.com.

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Urban is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. Urban is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

For more information on the Urban Institute, please visit www.urban.org.

The Organization

United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) works to create the opportunity for all members of our community to have a better life. We focus on the building blocks of a good life — a quality education, financial stability for individuals and families, and good health. The work of UWBG focuses on strategic initiatives, public education, advocacy, outcomes and evaluation, development and strengthening of partnerships/collaborations, convening, resource mobilization and investment as well as backbone and engagement strategies and activities. We bring together the voices, the expertise and the resources to define, articulate and implement a common agenda for change for our region. That is what it means to “Live United” in Central Kentucky.

Position Overview

The role of the Director, 2-1-1 Development and Operations (Director) is to provide leadership for UWBG in all aspects of its 2-1-1 agenda. The Director leads all relevant 2-1-1 programming including staff coordination, service delivery, data collection, program evaluation, fund development, and grant compliance.  The Director pursues additional resources to maintain and expand 2-1-1 operations. S/he develops and executes a comprehensive fundraising plan designed to maintain a fully funded 2-1-1 program and to exceed requisite operational funding.

The Director is a subject-matter expert on area nonprofit and social services agencies and programs and is a key advisor and strategist within the Community Impact Department.  The Director oversees all additional components of the daily operation of 2-1-1.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Strategy

·         Leads the development and implementation of the 2-1-1 strategic vision in coordination with the Vice President, Community Impact (VP,CI).

·         Develops relationships with key stakeholders and leverages those relationships to advance the mission and revenue development of 2-1-1.

·         Creates a strategic vision for the sustainability of UWBG’s 2-1-1 agenda, including fundraising goals, and grant/contract acquisition goals.

·         Builds and leverages relationships with key current and potential funders in order to fully fund and/or exceed requisite funding for 2-1-1 operations.

·         Effectively allocates appropriate UWBG resources in order to achieve maximum utility, particularly as it relates to service integration and 2-1-1.

·         Oversees negotiations and agreements with Kentucky’s telephone providers, particularly as it relates to the maintenance or activation of translations.

·         As a social-services subject matter expert, provides thought leadership on all Community Impact Department initiatives.

·         Drives the integration of 2-1-1 into all CI programming, initiatives, and partnerships.

Development

·         Maintains 100% sustainability of 2-1-1 through securing grants, contracts, sponsorships, etc. that fund the complete operations of the program.

·         Uses existing relationships with United Ways, government entities, etc. and develops new relationships with United Ways, government entities, and other private and public partners to market and sell 2-1-1 capacity and services.

·         Maintains and expands the current set of contractual relationships to provide 2-1-1 services locally, regionally, and nationally.

·         Understands and commits to the concept that development is and will always be a top priority of the Director to sustain and grow the 2-1-1 program.

·         Through partnerships and the use of marketing and sales skills transforms the 2-1-1 program into a profitable internal program offered by UWBG.

Partnerships

·         Identifies and cultivates partnerships and relationships with potential funders and fee-for-service partners, leveraging those relationships as a part of his/her strategic fundraising plan.

·         In coordination with stakeholders, crafts and implements an annual and a quinquennial strategic plan, or using whatever timeframe the VP, CI determines is meaningful and necessary.

·         Oversees branding and marketing efforts related to 2-1-1, with an eye toward fund development in partnership with UWBG Marketing department.

·         Evaluates performance periodically and reports out to various stakeholders on relevant metrics.

·         Serves as a social-services expert in consulting with community partners and area social-services organizations.

Leadership

·         Develops and executes a comprehensive strategic fundraising plan that may include contracts, grants, and/or other contributions.

·         Leads strategic efforts related to all 2-1-1 work.  S/he guides program implementation, expansion, and maintenance with a sound strategic vision, and an eye toward fund development.

·         Serves as the chief managerial authority and signatory for all 2-1-1 programs and staff.

·         Develops meaningful relationships with a variety of community and state-level partners.  Leverages partnerships to advance the mission of 2-1-1, and secure additional revenue streams when appropriate.

·         Serves as a CI Department leader, with a comprehensive vision for the department’s strategy, role, performance, and objectives – s/he is a key member of CI Department leadership.

Operations

·         Assumes complete oversight authority for the daily operation of the 2-1-1 call center.

·         Continually improves the operational efficiency of service integration initiatives, revises policies, procedures, systems, etc. to create additional efficiencies.

·         Oversees the maintenance of existing database systems with a constant eye toward potential improvements.

·         Ensures that 2-1-1 staffing levels are sufficient to handle anticipated call volumes at all times.

·         Oversees development and delivery of trainings at a variety of levels, including those for staff and partners.

·         Maintains 2-1-1 call center’s physical infrastructure and leads on procurement of any additional resources.

·         Manages hiring and staffing processes for all service integration initiatives.

·         Directs monitoring and evaluation efforts for all service integration functions, including 2-1-1, and responds to requests for information from executive staff.

·         Staffs appropriate committees of the UWBG Board of Directors.

·         Oversees implementation of 2-1-1 related activities into other departmental and organizational function areas.

Other

·         Represents 2-1-1 and/or UWBG’s CI Department at meetings, events, presentations, and other such activities as requested or required.

·         Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor’s Degree in social work, organizational management, the related field required, or experience equivalent.

·         Familiarity with 2-1-1 and/or call center operations preferred and can be exchanged for education.

·         2-3 years of experience in a nonprofit or human services environment required.

·         3-5 years of supervisory experience.

·         Reliable transportation is necessary.

·         Strong organizational skills.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·         Strong project management skills with timely and consistent attention to follow-up.

·         Personal leadership within a team environment – multi-tasker, self-motivated and takes initiative, shares credit and takes responsibility for actions.

·         Effective problem solver and decision-maker.

·         Computer literate: MS Office Suite; database knowledge a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The employee is regularly required to communicate clearly, in oral and written formats, with others in person, over the phone and via other devices. The employee must be able to transcribe, read extensively, prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer and other standard office machinery. The employee is required to travel regularly to locations outside of UWBG facilities to set up displays and presentations in both physical and electronic forms. The employee must have the ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 50lbs.

BENEFITS
The position is full-time and exempt, with full benefits. Compensation commensurate with experience.

How To Apply

Please send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to hr@uwbg.org

The Organization

United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) works to create the opportunity for all members of our community to have a better life. We focus on the building blocks of a good life — a quality education, financial stability for individuals and families, and good health. The work of UWBG focuses on strategic initiatives, public education, advocacy, outcomes and evaluation, development and strengthening of partnerships/collaborations, convening, resource mobilization and investment as well as backbone and engagement strategies and activities. We bring together the voices, the expertise and the resources to define, articulate and implement a common agenda for change for our region. That is what it means to “Live United” in Central Kentucky.

Position Overview

The role of the Grants Coordinator (Coordinator) is to identify opportunities for grant funding, prepare proposals, and coordinate internal resources in preparation for proposal submission.  The coordinator will be well versed in UWBG’s current program portfolio as well as the organization’s future programmatic aspirations.  S/he will match opportunities with UWBG’s mission and will work to develop new and bespoke programming that speaks to those opportunities in coordination with other staff.  The Coordinator will marshal UWBG’s internal resources to ensure that all proposal requirements are met and that proposals fully represent the capability of UWBG and its partners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·         Identifies grant opportunities appropriate to UWBG’s unique capabilities and its mission in coordination with the organization’s leadership.

·         Gathers information and resources needed to write competitive proposals for a variety of grant and funding opportunities.

·         Generates new programming concepts as appropriate, and/or theorizes expansion of existing programming in a way that speaks to each opportunity.

·         Drafts proposals and gathers appropriate accompanying materials for approval by UWBG senior staff.

·         Meets internal and external deadlines associated with each individual proposal.

·         Meets with stakeholders regularly to coordinate information gathering and disseminate proposal-related information as necessary.

·         Develops measurement framework for all applicable proposals and programs.

·         Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor’s Degree in social work, organizational management, related field required, or experience equivalent.

·         2-3 years grant writing, technical writing, or proposal writing experience.

·         2-3 years of experience in a nonprofit or human services environment required.

·         Reliable transportation is necessary.

·         Strong organizational skills.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·         Strong project management skills with timely and consistent attention to follow up.

·         Personal leadership within a team environment – multi-tasker, self-motivated and takes initiative, shares credit and takes responsibility for actions.

·         Effective problem solver and decision maker.

·         Computer literate: MS Office Suite; database knowledge a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The employee is regularly required to communicate clearly, in oral and written formats, with others in person, over the phone and via other devices. The employee must be able to transcribe, read extensively, prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer and other standard office machinery. The employee is required to travel regularly to locations outside of UWBG facilities to set up displays and presentations in both physical and electronic forms. The employee must have the ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 50lbs.

BENEFITS
The position is part-time (20 hours per week) with the possibility of full-time employment in the future. Compensation commensurate with experience.

How To Apply

Please send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to hr@uwbg.org

The Organization

United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) works to create the opportunity for all members of our community to have a better life. We focus on the building blocks of a good life — a quality education, financial stability for individuals and families, and good health. The work of UWBG focuses on strategic initiatives, public education, advocacy, outcomes and evaluation, development and strengthening of partnerships/collaborations, convening, resource mobilization and investment as well as backbone and engagement strategies and activities. We bring together the voices, the expertise, and the resources to define, articulate and implement a common agenda for change for our region. That is what it means to “Live United” in Central Kentucky.

Position Overview

Reporting to both the Vice President of Finance & Administration and to the President and CEO, the Manager of Human Resources (MHR) manages all human resources (HR) functions and guides organizational culture in order to support the practices of a high-performing organization. Key responsibilities include recruitment, on-boarding, professional development, compensation and benefits, payroll, and legal/policy compliance. The MHR will establish partnerships with organization leaders to create and maintain a respectful, diverse, and energetic workplace culture. They serve as key advisor to managers on employee relations matters including legal and policy compliance. Our highest priority is a high-performing employee team achieving our goals with integrity and respect for all, especially co-workers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Recruitment
  • Actively recruit a diverse candidate pool and manage complete recruitment process to maintain and build a team consistent with organizational mission and skill requirements
  • Ensure efficient use of management resources required to support the recruitment process
• On-Boarding
  • Ensure initial introduction of new staff to organization is productive and welcoming
  • Address organization-wide learning requirements and support department-specific learning requirements
  • Support building of team focused on mission and culture as well as necessary skills
  • Enroll new employees in medical, vision, and dental insurances and provide information regarding benefits, answering any questions the new employees many have
• Staff Professional Development
  • Ensure staffing skills and levels are aligned with needs and available resources of the organization
  • Conduct training for all staff and individual coaching
  • Address professional development appropriate for continued progress of staff in their career path
  • Manage development of team to support contemplated organization needs and succession planning
• Organizational Culture and Performance
  • Partner with the President/CEO and other senior leaders to define and drive workplace culture, and share the overall responsibility for overall organizational performance
  • Create a respectful, diverse, energetic workplace culture
  • Create and implement programs to enhance engagement, morale, and team building
  • Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
  • Perform exit interviews
  • Conduct and analyze satisfaction/engagement surveys
• Compensation, Benefits and Payroll
  • Oversee compensation programs and practices
  • Administer job descriptions
  • Administer and improve performance management process
  • Conduct internal/external salary benchmarking, and pay equity
  • Oversee the administration of benefits, benefits renewals, and plan designs
  • Negotiate optimal benefits for employees, then negotiate with vendors to achieve the optimal cost for these benefits
  • Oversee payroll management and processing
  • Manage relationship with 401(k) provider, monitor new enrollment periods for staff reaching one year of employment of 1,000 hours, and providing enrollment package and information to qualifying staff.
• Ensure Policy and Legal Compliance
  • Ensure internal HR policy administration and best practice development
  • Oversee unemployment/worker’s compensation insurance administration
  • Maintain personnel files
  • Maintain background checks when necessary
  • Distribute annual notifications as required
  • Maintain Employee Handbook and update, as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

• • The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 2 years’ HR experience, along with superior communication and organizational skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Solid computer skills (MS Office – Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
  • Strong follow-up/through skills
  • SHRM certification or willingness to pursue same

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee is regularly required to communicate clearly, in oral and written formats, with others in person, over the phone and via other devices. The employee must be able to transcribe, read extensively, prepare, and analyze data and figures, operate a computer and other standard office machinery. The employee is required to travel regularly to locations outside of UWBG facilities to set up displays and presentations in both physical and electronic forms. The employee must have the ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 15lbs.

BENEFITS
The position is full-time and exempt, with full benefits.  Salary is commensurate with experience.

How To Apply

Please send resume and cover letter to hr@uwbg.org