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The Organization

ABFE is a membership-based philanthropic organization that advocates for responsive and transformative investments in Black communities. Partnering with foundations, nonprofits, and individuals, ABFE provides its members with professional development and technical assistance resources that further the philanthropic sector’s connection and responsiveness to issues of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Established in 1971 as the Association of Black Foundation Executives, the all-volunteer organization instituted many of philanthropy’s early gains in racial diversity. ABFE has since evolved into a fully staffed, influential network. In 2013, the organization shed its descriptor and adopted the simpler ABFE to reflect its broadening membership better. www.abfe.org

Position Overview

Provides critical administrative support to the Programs & Philanthropic Advising services and their various duties involving logistics, meeting scheduling, technology, financial administration, programmatic initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide high-level support to the team, particularly the Director and Vice president, by proactively managing internal and external schedules, travel arrangements, meeting/event logistics, and report updates. Support to the full P/PAS team will vary.
• Responsible for administrative functions, including recording meeting notes, drafting documents, and developing methods to maintain files and records as assigned.
• Support establishment & execution of evaluation vehicles for on-going assessment of programs.
• Coordinates meetings and sets up necessary support technologies, reservations, etc.
• Process invoices, receipts and general expense items for programs (Director; Fellows; contractors; etc.), in partnership with Finance Department.
• Serve as liaison with communications and other departments as needed.
• Lead and support special projects or other departmental activities as assigned.
• Supports tracking of prospective client and active client deliverables.
• Support communications/social media activities
Skills/Qualifications
• Strong Commitment to ABFE’s vision and mission.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Results-oriented with proven ability to manage multiple projects
• Strategic thinker dedicated to achieving positive outcomes
• Ability to multitask
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Periodic travel as needed
Education/Experience Requirements
• A Bachelor’s Degree, or 5 to 7 years of experience supporting Teams and Senior Management in a nonprofit setting.
• Strong database and proficient Microsoft skills
• Familiarization with database management
• Intermediate – advanced social media skills

How To Apply

Interested candidates, please, forward cover letter and a copy of your resume to hiring@abfe.org

The Organization

ABOUT PHILANTHROPY NORTHWEST

For more than 40 years, Philanthropy Northwest has served as a leader, collaborator, and partner, working side-by-side with our members and partners in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming, to show the power and potential of philanthropy. Through shared learning, networking, and action, we connect Northwest philanthropies of all types. We bring our members and partners together to learn, grow, and become stronger and more united through convenings, events, cohorts, funder tables, collaboratives, and civil discourse. We build more resilient, equitable and inclusive communities through our work by strengthening philanthropy’s impact and engaging in policy issues that address racial equity in communities.

Our work includes four core programs: 1) The Learning Network, a regional community providing opportunities for emerging and established philanthropy leaders to connect, learn and grow; 2) Democracy and advocacy, a team focused on public policy issues impacting the communities we serve and promoting democracy within the philanthropic sector and beyond; 3) The Giving Practice, a national consulting team bringing customized solutions, deep regional relationships and national expertise to support organizations navigating philanthropy’s changing landscape; 4) An incubation platform for innovative philanthropic projects.

OUR CULTURE

• We elevate the field of philanthropy by identifying opportunities, taking smart risks, challenging our assumptions, experimenting creatively, listening actively, engaging in conversations and learning through action and reflection.
• Strong relationships power our work at every level; we build them with care and nurture them attentively.
• We embrace and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion in our community and continuously seek to bring new perspectives into our organization and our networks.
• We are a learning organization that invests in supporting the ongoing growth of our individuals, our team and our community.
• We value high quality work that is grounded in deep mutual respect, healthy work/life balance, clear communication, humor and joy.

Position Overview

We are looking for a skillful people and operations leader to oversee our people-centered culture and operations. This pivotal role will ensure everyone on our team is engaged and high performing through strategic human resources and streamlined and efficient operations, including organizational development, talent acquisition and onboarding, employee learning and development, performance management, employee policies, IT infrastructure, facilities, and workplace norms and accommodations to optimize the work of employees. This role will work to continually develop a culture that reflects our commitment to racial equity and social justice, strong employee performance, and learning so employees feel a sense of belonging and can do their best work. This position will work closely with the management team and report to the CEO.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Human Resources and Talent Management

• Work with management team to promote and steward an adaptive people-centered culture centered advancing racial equity and social justice, strong employee performance and engagement, and learning.
• Oversee ongoing performance management systems; train and coach supervisors in supervisory skills, including giving/receiving feedback, coaching, performance reviews and work planning.
• Lead all aspects of our people practice/human resources, including:
  • Ensure all practices and processes reflect our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Serve as point person for HR compliance and stay up to date on relevant employment laws.
  • Maintain and ensure consistent implementation of employee handbook, personnel files and HRIS.
  • Recruit and onboard new team members and manage exits.
  • Oversee and continually develop employee compensation packages.
  • Serve as mediator in employee relations, as needed.
  • Oversee and implement employee events, such as trainings, retreats, enterprise-wide staff meetings, and annual holiday gathering.
  • Manage employee professional development; support employees with goal setting and development in their respective role.
• Oversee annual staff committees.
• Oversee PNW’s internal DEI committee and liaise between committee and management team.

Technology and Office Infrastructure

• Oversee office infrastructure including both the physical and virtual workplace; ensure all employees have the hardware and software they need to work productively.
• Partner with the operations manager to ensure maintenance and integrity of computer network and e-mail system, including outsourced IT support personnel.
• Oversee the purchase and maintenance of new and/or upgraded equipment and ensure vendors of capital equipment are efficient and meeting our needs.
• Ensure all operational systems and procedures are up-to-date and managed smoothly and professionally.
• Apply a DEI lens in the selection and retention of all vendors.
• Oversee and negotiate the office lease and any leasehold improvements; optimize workspace layout and accommodations.
• Supervise an operations manager.

Special Projects

• Provide support, if needed, with grant development, tracking and reporting.
• Oversee the PNW job board and ensure it is meeting revenue goals.
• Manage PNW’s current fiscal sponsorships and expand this line of business to new and relevant sponsorships.
• Serve as project manager for special initiatives, as needed.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of experience overseeing strategic human resource and/or operations within an organization.
• Experience and knowledge in the philanthropy and/or nonprofit sector with a nuanced understanding of the issues in philanthropy, including but not limited to advancing racial equity and social justice, grantmaking, partnering with community, and public policy and advocacy.
• Passionate about people with strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop relationships and trust with employees.
• Experience leading diversity, equity, and inclusion work in an organization or a team.
• Track record of developing and maintaining organizational systems and processes to optimize a workforce.
• Knowledge and experience with organizational development, change management, and workforce planning.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and regional employment laws and comfort translating to employee policies.
• Comfort managing conflict with thoughtful mediation skills.
• Strong skills in project management with a high level of organization and strong attention to detail.
• Highly skilled in facilitation, both in person and virtual.
• Strong oral, written and online communication skills.
• Comfort with ambiguity, flexibility, and adapting to shifting priorities and plans.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of diverse stakeholders.
• Inquisitive and curious orientation; flexible with a get-it-done spirit, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with many moving parts.

COMPENSATION
The annual compensation for a full-time position includes a competitive benefits package consisting of medical and dental; pre-tax savings accounts for medical, transportation and childcare; retirement contribution match by employer; professional development and flexible schedule. Salary range is $90,000-$130,000, depending on experience.

Philanthropy Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an inclusive and equitable workplace and encourage people from underrepresented communities to apply. We value and celebrate our employees’ differences in age, ability, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, language, national origin, political affiliation, socio-economic status, and veteran status.

How To Apply

Application Contact:

HR@philanthropynw.org

Application Deadline:

February 17, 2021

Application Instructions:

Please submit a resume and cover letter in ONE document to HR@philanthropynw.org and include YOUR NAME + “Director/Senior Director, People and Operations” in the subject line. Priority will be given to applications submitted by February 17, 2021. Please include in your cover letter the following: 1) Why are you uniquely qualified for this role? 2) Your desired salary requirement?

The Organization

Located in Silverdale, WA, in the heart of beautiful Kitsap County, Kitsap Community Foundation has embarked on a search for a President & CEO to build on the strong financial and program base that currently exists. Kitsap Community Foundation is highly respected throughout Kitsap County for its inclusive and collaborative leadership in the nonprofit sector.

The Foundation provides a means for a wide range of donors to support the full spectrum of nonprofit organizations that serve people in Kitsap and North Mason counties. The Foundation works with families, individuals, attorneys, and, financial planners to design philanthropic plans that support the donors’ personal situations and help ensure their gifts are used to the fullest community benefit during their lifetimes and beyond. The Foundation’s Ambassadors (a volunteer group of key community leaders) stand ready to share their experiences with the Foundation with prospective donors. The Foundation currently has approximately $12 million under its management for donors.

Beyond its services to donors are its programs and collaborations that actively support area nonprofits. Notable among them are the Kitsap Great Give, Kitsap Strong, Kitsap Center for Nonprofit Excellence, the Racial Equity and Empowerment Fund and the Women’s Giving Circle.  All of these activities are aimed at increasing services that will reach further into marginalized communities and increase the inclusiveness of nonprofit services across the spectrum of needs.

For more information go to http://www.kitsapfoundation.org

Position Overview

The President & CEO will play a high-profile role throughout the Foundation’s service area recognizing the Foundation’s position as a major funder of nonprofits in the region. Reporting to the 16-member Board of Directors, the President & CEO will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for the Foundation’s community presence, donor relations, collaborations and relations with other nonprofits, and mission achievement. It is expected that the CEO will actively participate in community activities and organizations.

Compensation – $110,000 to $125,000 plus good benefit package

The ideal candidate will have a BA or better with 7+ years of progressively more responsible senior management experience in a community foundation or comparable nonprofit organization. Strong relationship skills, financial acumen, and the ability to lead and work in a small team is required. In addition, experience in the following areas is highly desirable:

• Nonprofit organization experience
• Proven success in fundraising
• Success in building collaborations with other organizations
• Grant making
• Marketing/public relations including social media and CRM
• Estate planning/wealth management
• Strategic planning
• Application of technology to business problems

How To Apply

For a full position profile or to apply visit http://www.hagelsearch.com/kcf

We appreciate your interest and will confirm our receipt of your materials. Thank you!

The Organization

Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) is the country’s first and only fellowship program dedicated to meeting the unprecedented need for high-quality legal assistance for immigrants seeking citizenship, other lawful status, and fighting deportation. IJC mobilizes the country’s most talented law school and college graduates to provide high quality representation to low- income immigrants.

IJC’s two-year fellowship programs connects Fellows to the best legal services providers and community-based institutions nationwide.  The program fosters a culture of creative thinking that engenders new strategies to reduce the justice gap for immigrant families, ensuring that immigration status is no longer a barrier to social and economic opportunity. Since its founding in 2014, IJC has trained 200+ fellows who have effectively assisted over 80,000 immigrants and family members with a 92% success rate on completed cases.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION MISSION STATEMENT

IJC is committed to protecting the human rights of immigrants by increasing the quality and quantity of representation.  In fulfilling its mission, IJC is committed to fostering diversity at all levels of the organization.  We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our staff and Fellows, to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs.  In striving always to achieve those goals, IJC embraces justice, equity, diversity and inclusion as core values and is steadfast in our commitment to: (1) ensuring that IJC management and staff members represent a broad range of human difference and experience; (2) providing a work climate that is respectful and that supports success; and (3) promoting the dignity and well-being of all staff and Fellows.  IJC’s leadership is responsible for ensuring excellence, diversity, and inclusion. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on all of our efforts.

Position Overview

At a time of strategic growth, IJC seeks a mission driven Director of Development to build upon our fundraising success and leverage a strong donor base to secure the revenue needed to scale and replicate our programming. This position will serve as a key thought partner to the Executive Director, work alongside a highly engaged Board of Directors and staff, and ultimately contribute to making a significant impact on the immigration field. Specifically, the Director of Development will:

Design, implement, and lead fundraising strategies that drive growth and sustainability

• In close partnership with the Executive Director, develop forward-thinking strategies to 1) raise approximately $9 million annually, 2) retain and increase support of existing major donors, and 3) identify and acquire new donors with the capacity to make major annual and multi-year gifts.
• Manage a portfolio of existing major foundation and individual funders, leveraging the Executive Director and board in donor stewardship and retention. Take ownership of developing donor-specific strategies, meeting preparation and follow-up, etc.
• Create a vision and plan for individual giving, including deepening engagement of monthly and annual supporters through thoughtful relationship building and stewardship.
• Oversee the research, qualification, and cultivation of donor pipelines, from grassroots giving campaigns to major donor cultivation.
• With support from an external consultant, serve as “chief grant writer,” taking ownership of IJC’s letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports, and tightly manage a fundraising calendar to ensure that proposals, renewals, and reports are submitted on time.
• In partnership with the Communications Manager, create effective and timely donor communications, pitch decks, reports, written appeals, and other materials. Leverage data, impact stories, and insights on immigration issues in communications.
• Oversee and optimize development operations with the support of a Development/Communications Associate, inclusive of data entry and management, gift processing and acknowledgement, and overall usage of the Salesforce database.

Serve as a senior leader, collaborative team member, and champion for IJC’s mission

• As a member of the senior management team, contributes to development of IJC’s yearly goals and annual operating budget.
• Build out a development team and ensure that staff work as a collaborative and supportive team in partnership with the rest of the organization.
• Work closely with the Development Committee, the Governance Committee and the overall Board of Directors to ensure Board efforts remain aligned with IJC’s fundraising and growth goals.
• Become a knowledgeable ambassador for IJC with an understanding of the funding, legal, policy, and political landscape that impacts immigration.

WHO YOU ARE

A passionate advocate committed to IJC’s mission and values. You bring a strong commitment to social justice and the rights of immigrants. You thrive in an organization that values candor, trust, open communications, kindness, accountability, and a commitment to learning and growth.

A versatile and well-rounded fund development professional. You bring at least 8 years of work experience in fundraising, with a track record of qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding institutional and individual supporters. You enjoy both the behind-the-scenes and donor-facing aspects of fundraising, and are knowledgeable about fundraising systems, processes, and best practices.

A “big picture” thinker with the ability to implement tactically. You approach challenges and opportunities through an analytical lens and take a hands-on approach to translating strategy into tangible activities and goals. You integrate fundraising best practices with new thinking and approaches.

An exceptional writer, storyteller, and communicator. You are skilled in analyzing, breaking down, and communicating complex ideas in ways that inspire others to action. You demonstrate an understanding of the context surrounding an issue area and create logical arguments that clearly articulate the “why” behind an organization’s mission and impact. Extensive grant writing experience is required; experience in marketing and public relations is a plus.

A thoughtful relationship builder who develops rapport easily and fosters long-term connections. You have a warm, energetic, and authentic personality that translates to building lasting relationships both internally and externally. You are a deep and attentive listener and can  work with a variety of personalities.

A tech-savvy and well-organized project manager. You are experienced in leading multiple projects with concurrent deadlines. You are skilled at building processes and systems, and strategically use limited resources to create the biggest impact. You are proficient in donor relationship management and research programs and utilize technology to track people, resources, and programs.

A flexible, resourceful, and willing team member. You thrive in a lean nonprofit setting with the ability to stay focused and nimble in the face of growth and change. You possess a “get it done” attitude, with the ability to drive innovation, solve problems, and maintain a high degree of flexibility and creativity in a dynamic environment.

How To Apply

Apply here with your resume and personalized cover letter that answers the question “What excites you about Immigrant Justice Corps and the Director of Development opportunity?” Please address cover letter to Jojo Annobil, Executive Director. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and handled with confidentiality.

The Organization

The Major Gifts Officer will manage a portfolio of prospects capable of making leadership and major gift level gifts to the Harvard Art Museums. The MGO will be part of the Institutional Advancement division whose members are passionate, energetic, and collaborative and whose leadership provides professional mentorship and encourages professional growth. Within the Institutional Advancement division, the MGO is a key member of the Individual Giving team and will partner closely with the Chief Development Officer and Director of Individual Giving to strategically build and expand the major gifts pipeline, deepen philanthropic relationships with those in a position to be most generous, and maximize philanthropic achievement. The MGO is responsible for recommending the strategies needed to ensure that each constituent in his/her portfolio will be solicited, annually, in the most appropriate and thoughtful way to ensure maximum results. The MGO will build a pipeline and secure support to further the Museums’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, programs, and activities. Through personal visits and other meaningful interactions, the MGO will help identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and close annual and special gifts at the four, five, and six-figure level as well as to provide stewardship to their donors.

Position Overview

Responsibilities

·       Meet or exceed the benchmarks and fundraising goals for the assigned portfolio to contribute to the overall achievement of the Harvard Art Museums’ annual fundraising goals.

·       Work both independently and as a part of a collaborative team to manage relationship building, cultivation, and solicitation within an assigned portfolio of individual prospects who have the capacity to make annual and multi-year leadership and major gifts. Assess giving potential, recommend target ask amounts, and develop personalized strategies to secure gifts from respective prospects.

• Support or conduct face-to-face visits (expectations of 12-15 donor/prospect visits per month), solicitations, and other interactions with major gift donors and prospects either independently or with another colleague as individual strategies may require. Partner with colleagues to craft strategies, advance cultivation, and conduct face-to-face visits with donors. Renew existing annual gifts as needed at the $5,000+ level.
• As part of the overall strategy and portfolio-development, identify new sources of support from individual leadership and major gift prospects for the Art Museums including support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion activities and programs.
• In the course of cultivating donors and prospects, identify potential candidates for planned giving cultivation and solicitation, as well as additional major gift prospects
• Work closely with art museums colleagues to refine and execute donor and prospect strategies
• Work with IA and Finance Office colleagues to ensure full redemption of all pledges
• Participate actively in Prospect Review meetings with IA colleagues to share and strategize cultivation and solicitation strategies
• Work with team members to prioritize research needs and develop presentation materials to underpin prospect strategies, including background information, and talking points. Prepare proposals as needed to support solicitations.
• Track all prospect outreach and information in Advance (customer relationship management database) in a timely fashion. Prepare and file contact reports and follow effective prospect management system recording guidelines.
• n coordination with IA team colleagues, establish and ensure appropriate and meaningful donor recognition and manage the stewardship process for individuals within the assigned portfolio, including preparing gift agreements and stewardship reports. Communicate with donors that resources have been used as intended and share results of donor investments, including presenting relevant information to donors within the assigned portfolio.
• Ensure ethical handling of confidential donor and prospect information
• Develop relationships with development colleagues across the university; represent the art museums at meetings and other gatherings
• Stay informed about industry trends and issues as well as any specific events to be used to steward and cultivate major gift donors and prospects
• Other duties as requested or assigned

How To Apply

https://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25240&siteid=5341&Areq=53186BR

The Organization

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Position Overview

Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, Maine

https://www.bowdoin.edu/

As one of the most prominent liberal arts colleges in the nation, Bowdoin College has a rich history of excellence and academic rigor and an unwavering devotion to the common good. This success has been fueled by one of the most committed, generous, and passionate alumni communities in the world. The same commitment and passion are values that drive Bowdoin College’s students, faculty, and staff.

Seeking a bold visionary with proven experience leading change, the Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations (SVP) position at Bowdoin College is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled manager and proven fundraiser to lead and inspire a high-performing and experienced team of advancement professionals. Reporting to the president and serving as a critical member of Bowdoin’s senior leadership team, the SVP will be responsible for the strategic advancement and management of all engagement and development activities at the College, including the successful completion of the College’s $500 million campaign.

Bringing professional expertise and new ideas and approaches, the successful candidate will be a seasoned leader and manager with an appreciation for liberal arts education who respects tradition but is also adept at implementing and inspiring creative and strategic change. Intellectually curious, authentic, and highly collaborative, they will have demonstrated success in and a commitment to creating and promoting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace environment. The SVP will be a person of integrity, character, and sound judgment, and above all, dedicated to the mission and values of Bowdoin.

How To Apply

To apply or to refer candidates, please contact Lindauer Senior Executive Vice President Jill Lasman or Senior Consultant Donna Russell at https://bit.ly/BowdoinSVP.

The Organization

YouthTruth is based on the simple but powerful premise that when you get timely feedback from those you’re trying to serve, and really listen to that feedback to make changes, you get better.

YouthTruth was born out of a conversation between the Center for Effective Philanthropy and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation back in 2008. The Foundation was seeking to hear from more voices – and one that was missing was the voice of the people whose lives they were trying to affect: the students themselves!

The key characters in this origin story are Phil Buchanan, president of the Center for Effective Philanthropy, Fay Twersky, director of the Effective Philanthropy Group at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and former director of Impact Planning and Improvement at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Valerie Threlfall, former vice president at the Center for Effective Philanthropy and founding director of YouthTruth from 2008 to 2012.

Position Overview

Software Developer, Data Systems
San Francisco, CA

We believe, and research shows, that student and stakeholder feedback matters for school improvement and student success. That’s why, in 2008, we created YouthTruth – to help educators harness student and stakeholder feedback to accelerate improvements. We’ve heard from over 1.5 million students as well as thousands family and staff members across 39 states and four countries. When you join YouthTruth, you join a small and collaborative team that has big impact on schools across the U.S and the education sector.

As a Software Developer, you will be instrumental in putting important student perception data into the hands of those making instructional and leadership decisions in K – 12 schools. Being part of YouthTruth, a national nonprofit, gives you the chance to apply and grow your technical skills for the greater good.

Who You Are:

·        Passionate about education, with a belief in student voice as a powerful tool to drive education reform

·        Creative and analytical in your approaches to automating workflow, optimizing data processes and systems

·        Motivated to see projects through from start to finish, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

·        Highly organized with a sharp attention to detail and commitment to excellence

·        Eager and able to quickly learn new tools, systems, and skills

·        Flexible, adaptable, and resourceful in a fast-paced environment

·        Comfortable making technical recommendations and collaborating with non-technical staff and stakeholders

·        A great colleague with a positive attitude

 What You’ll Do:

As Software Developer, you will work closely with the YouthTruth’s analyst team and our software architect to provide district leaders and school principals with data-driven insights to enhance their effectiveness.

You will work on Youthtruth’s Survey Administration Suite, an integrated platform written in Python that connects to Salesforce and our survey provider, Qualtrics, to automatically create thousands of customized surveys annually. Additionally, you will oversee YouthTruth’s data processing platform written in Python that connects our surveys to our SQL database and automatically cleans and stores all of our survey data.

You will oversee and drive efficiencies in the creation of customizable surveys and data-driven reports based on survey results. You’ll coordinate with the analyst team, software architect, and client leads to identify needs, create momentum, and deliver on:

Software Design & Architecture

·        Oversee quality control in our technical processes and products

·        Regularly test, maintain, and refactor code

·        Develop integration across tech platforms

·        Participate in code reviews and promote effective design patterns

·        Work across teams to coordinate new tech opportunities to meet external client needs and internal user needs

Software development

·        Assist analysts in capturing requirements and creating specifications

·        Identify opportunities to improve the platform

·        Estimate timeline and plan implementation of new software features

·        Participate in report generation and implement software based on our Python-driven data engine and online interactive reporting platform

·        Manage software releases and deployments

Database Management

·        Maintain SQL database: create and edit tables and views as needed, regularly clean old/outdated information

·        Collaborate with analyst team and software architect to manage and synchronize data systems

Your Background, Experiences, and Interests:

Requirements:

·        College degree (B.S., B.A.) in Computer Science or 2+ years of programming experience

·        2 years of work experience

·        Experience with Python and SQL

·        Proficiency with Git

·        Experience managing projects or teams

·        Strong interest and experience in analyzing data; demonstrated proficiency in basic statistics

·        Effective written and verbal communication skills

Nice to haves:

·        Experience with Python data science libraries (Pandas, numpy, etc.)

·        Experience or interest with web development tools such as JavaScript or Ruby on Rails

·        Experience or interest with data visualization

Benefits:

Our nonprofit model is central to our identity: our bottom line is impact, not profit. Yet even as a nonprofit, we successfully compete for top talent across both the public and private sectors and offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

·        The annual base salary for this position is $105,000. In addition, this role is eligible for a competitive Performance Based Incentive Compensation.

·        Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans.

·        Generous paid time off plan, including up to 15 holidays, two weeks of accrued vacation, and two personal days per year.

·        Eligibility to work remotely up to 1/3 of the workweek.

·        401(k) plan with a 1:1 Employer Match up to 5% of total compensation.

·        Generous annual personal professional development allowance.

·        Flexible spending and dependent care tax free savings plans.

·        Life insurance covered 100% by the organization.

We believe diversity and inclusion are key drivers of creativity and innovation, and we actively seek out candidates from many types of diverse backgrounds to apply for this exciting role.

Location:

We have offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts and San Francisco, California, where the entire YouthTruth team resides (and enjoys sweeping views of San Francisco bay and the Bay Bridge). This role will be based in our San Francisco office (eventually). Currently our staff is working remotely and will continue to do so until it is deemed safe to come back into the office.

How To Apply:

Please fill out our application for employment and attach a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. If you have any questions, please contact Leaha Wynn, Manager, People and Culture; Diversity and Inclusion Strategist at jobs [at] cep [dot] org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The Organization

Founded in 1999, CT Health was established after the conversion of ConnectiCare (the Connecticut-based health insurance company) to a for-profit company (the Foundation is independent of ConnectiCare).

CT Health’s mission is to improve the health of people in Connecticut and the organization’s vision is that Connecticut’s next generation will be free from racial and ethnic health disparities. The Foundation takes a systems-change approach and uses three main strategies for its work: grantmaking, policy advocacy, and strategic communications. Hallmarks of the foundation’s work include:

• Grants to support demonstration projects, policy and advocacy, and other work that can produce lasting change.
• Policy analysis and research to inform policymakers and health system leaders.
• Support for advocacy coalitions and participation in state policy panels and advisory committees.
• Leadership development to ensure that people of color are represented at decision-making tables.

CT Health’s data-driven research has informed health equity thinking in the state in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Innovative grantmaking has allowed organizations to pilot new ideas and identify ways for organizations or initiatives to function sustainably. The Foundation’s policy work has enabled it to serve as a trusted voice and resource for policymakers.

With a corpus of just over $100M, CT Health awards approximately $3 million per year in grants, technical assistance and strategic communications. While the foundation typically funds projects through a systems-change lens, CT Health pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic to meet immediate needs through a multi-pronged approach. The Foundation awarded 57 COVID-19 grants totaling $2.8 million, including funds for emergency relief in communities of color, support for messaging by trusted community organizations, and funding for local health departments to hire community health workers.

Position Overview

Guided by a vision for achieving health equity for Connecticut, the Connecticut Health Foundation (CT Health) believes everyone deserves the opportunity to be as healthy as possible, regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. CT Health focuses on advancing health equity by eliminating racial and ethnic health disparities through strategic grantmaking to create systems change through multiple channels, including identifying new ways to deliver care, developing policy research that finds solutions to the most pressing problems, and investing in community leadership to create more equitable systems.

At this critical juncture for both public health and racial equity, CT Health is seeking an experienced leader to serve as Vice President of Program. The VP of Program, in coordination with the President and CEO and VP of Finance and Operations, sets the foundation’s programmatic strategy, which includes grantmaking, communications, policy, leadership, and evaluation. Additionally, the VP of Program will manage a talented staff to support the continued evolution of the Foundation’s approach that balances a community-centric and community-driven strategy with more traditional policy work. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape ongoing and future programmatic strategy to advance health equity.

For a full position description and to apply, please visit: https://npag.com/current-searches-all/vpprogram

How To Apply

More information about the Connecticut Health Foundation may be found at: cthealth.org.

CT Health is partnering with Carolyn Ho, Cara Pearsall, and Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez of NPAG on this search. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s candidate portal.

The Connecticut Health Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Organization

About the Foundation

Brooklyn Community Foundation is the first and only public foundation solely dedicated to New York City’s largest borough. We are on a mission to spark lasting social change, mobilizing people, capital, and expertise for a fair and just Brooklyn. Since our founding in 2009, Brooklyn Community Foundation has provided over $60 million in grants to more than 300 nonprofits through our Community Fund and Donor Advised Fund program. The Foundation is committed to racial justice and to challenging systemic racism through all aspects of our grant-making, advocacy, operations, and governance. Visit www.BrooklynCommunityFoundation.org for more information.

Position Overview

The Donor Engagement Associate provides core support for the Development team and Director of Donor Engagement to engage Brooklyn’s base of philanthropists and change-makers. This position plays an integral role in the growth, maintenance, stewardship, and cultivation of Brooklyn Community Foundation’s donors through database management, mailings, events, relationship building, and prospect research. Strong candidates will have a couple years of experience honing a keen attention to detail on projects that target and activate a variety of constituents. This position is newly created to respond to the Foundation’s growth and significant increase in assets. This is a full-time non-exempt position reporting to the Director of Donor Engagement.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Donor Engagement Associate include but are not limited to:

Donor Relations and Data Management

·         Act as primary manager of CRM database for donor information, incoming donations, and account notes, including:

o   Coordinate pledge documentation

o   Track board give/get donations

o   Ensure accuracy and quality of reports; reconcile reports with accounting database

·         Generate acknowledgement letters (electronic and/or handwritten) for donations received

·         Conduct prospect research on new/existing donors and sponsors, and maintain list of prospects

·         Provide administrative support for liaising with donors (draft correspondence, make recommendations, answer questions, etc.)

·         Bring creative approaches to engage and cultivate new/existing donors and donor advisors and build own relationships, keeping the Foundation’s focus on racial equity front and center

·         Provide support to recruit and manage Spark Prize Committee members by sending invitations, drafting outreach and communications, and tracking paperwork and attendance

·         Manage organizational calendars, including events and deadlines to ensure staff deliver all projects/activities in a timely manner (i.e. annual appeal, event deadlines, Spark committee due dates)

·         Manage Annual Appeal (schedule, creation, lists, assist with mailing)

·         Assist in preparing board and committee meeting materials, attend meetings as needed

Events and Logistics

·         Assist in planning and implementing special events, in-home donor events, and public events

·         Compile lists and donor information for invitations and guest lists; track and manage RSVPs, tickets, tables, and seating plans

·         Partner with Director of Donor Engagement on sponsor offerings, solicitations, and relationship management

·         Manage venue logistics and vendors

·         Help develop individual donor pre-event and post-event stewardship communications

Other

·         Actively participate in the Foundation’s cross-departmental racial equity working groups

·         Attend team and all-staff meetings

Abilities and Competencies

·         Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills

·         Superior attention to detail

·         Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as competing projects vie for attention

·         Keen sense of discretion, especially when handling confidential and sensitive information

·         Customer service mentality, adapting one’s approach to various audiences

·         Ability to work independently and also be collaborative; to take both initiative and direction

Qualifications

·         At least two years of professional experience in a relevant position, preferably in administration, development, or communications/marketing

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

·         Experience with CRM database management; familiarity with Salesforce a plus

·         Passion for creating opportunities for Brooklyn’s residents

·         Commitment to the Foundation’s racial equity focus and core values

Additional Information

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Donor Engagement Associate role will be a remote position through at least June 2021, and interviews will be conducted via Zoom. The Foundation plans to resume in-person operations when it is safe to do so, and the position will then be based in the Foundation’s office in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The Foundation will provide at least one month of advance notice before the return to in-office operations.

The Foundation offers an excellent benefits package, which includes generous paid time off, employer-paid health, vision, dental and life insurance, and a vibrant, dedicated and flexible work environment.

Salary range: $50-60,000 annually

How To Apply

Applications

Email a cover letter and résumé to search@brooklyncommunityfoundation.org (no reference letters or phone calls please!) listing Donor Engagement Associate in the subject line.

Brooklyn Community Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In alignment with its Racial Justice Lens, the Foundation is committed to maintaining a staff that diversifies philanthropy, including lifting up the leadership of people from communities historically underrepresented in the field and those directly affected by structural racism, centering them in decision-making. Additionally, the Foundation does not base any hiring decisions on an applicant’s history of involvement in the criminal justice system.

The Organization

A LITTLE ABOUT US

The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 79 countries, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Development (DOD) oversees, plans, and implements a comprehensive program for The Nature Conservancy in Iowa that secures significant philanthropic resources from individuals, corporations, and foundations for conservation in Iowa and around the world. They must be inquisitive and self-motivated to learn domestic and global conservation strategies and become adept at linking the two. A demonstrable commitment to conservation will be a distinct advantage.

This position manages all major gifts functions, including planned giving, principal gifts, donor prospecting and research, and special multi-year fundraising campaigns. The DOD recruits, develops and inspires a staff of high-performing development professionals to manage and solicit current and prospective donors with the capacity to make major and principal-level gifts in support of domestic and global conservation priorities. Additionally, the DOD is personally responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of donors capable of making six to seven-figure gifts over time.

They must be a strong and inspiring leader and experienced in program management, designing and executing complex donor strategies, and executing a comprehensive fundraising campaign. Additionally, the DOD must be able to work in collaboration with conservation experts, high-level volunteers, and others across a dispersed and complex organization. They will model a commitment to teamwork, transparency and accountability.

Due to COVID-19, the Iowa Chapter is currently working remotely with uncertainty around if/when to return to a traditional office environment. In addition, there are significant limitations to social gatherings and travel in place to protect TNC staff, volunteers and partners. This reality and the resulting economic downturn’s impact on Iowa program finances and donor giving will require the DOD to bring significant creativity to the role.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The DOD is responsible for:

Fundraising Leadership

• Managing the development team (three professionals), which focuses on major and principal gift functions and planned giving.

• Working with Iowa senior staff and development staff to develop and communicate a vision and multi-year fundraising goals, and accountability to achieve these goals.

• Leading Chapter development efforts to fundraise in excess of $3 million annually in support of The Nature Conservancy’s Iowa program and regional and global conservation priorities.

• Communicating, internally and externally, a broad vision for fundraising and local, regional, and international conservation success.

• Actively fostering collaboration with colleagues from the Conservancy’s Worldwide Office and with other field-based fundraising programs to achieve Conservancy goals.

• Focusing on highest return activities aimed at achieving long-range strategic priorities that advance the Conservancy’s global mission.

Chapter Leadership

• Serving on Iowa’s leadership team and contributing to the formulation of key strategies for the Chapter.

• Bringing the donor’s voice to leadership team discussions and decisions and ensuring fundraising strategies and staff are consistently represented.

• Maintaining a strong relationship with conservation and finance leadership in Iowa to ensure a collaborative understanding of sources and uses of funding and to assure that donor intent is honored.

Board Leadership

• Working closely with the State Director, and the Iowa Board Chair of the Development Committee, to strengthen and engage the Board of Trustees in fundraising.

Management and Mentoring

• Leading, inspiring, and managing the Iowa development team to achieve relationship-building and funding objectives.

• Setting and meeting fundraising objectives, evaluating results, and coaching fundraisers on developing effective strategies as needed.

• Developing and administering budgets.

• Recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing development staff and nurturing effective team collaboration.

The following attributes would enhance a candidate’s potential for success:

• Considerable knowledge of and experience working in Iowa’s philanthropic communities and networks of social and professional relationships within it.

• A deep appreciation for the mission of conservation and the capacity to effectively communicate the Conservancy’s work and its relevance to the health of our environment, the economy and the well-being of human communities.

• Experience working for a national, global and/or highly decentralized organization and within a complex management environment.

• Proven ability to use strong strategic thinking skills to create a vision for, plan and lead an aggressive and comprehensive fundraising program.

• A personal enthusiasm and successful experience working with donors and developing and leading Trustees and other volunteer fundraisers in effective major gift fundraising.

• Experience in soliciting and closing six and seven figure gifts.

• Proven experience leading teams and individuals, managing projects virtually, and collaborating with and influencing staff they do not directly supervise.

• Experience, sincere interest, and pleasure in developing fundraising talent in professional staff and volunteers.

• Demonstrated ability to stay focused on the big picture and not get mired in the details.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Accountable for fundraising goals of $3+ million a year through a fundraising department or development program. Note: these goals will increase during comprehensive fundraising campaigns.

• Broad management responsibility for administrative, professional, and volunteer staff, including recruitment, retaining, training, professional development, establishing clear directions, and setting “stretch” objectives.

• Conceive, design and direct high-level and interdepartmental projects, coordinating the work of other professionals, managing budget, and ensuring program accountability. Strategic relationship management both outside (donor-focused) and within (Iowa and beyond) the organization.

• Conceive, design, and lead strategic initiatives and goals through collaboration with senior-level stakeholders in order to enhance overall performance in accordance with short and long-term objectives.

• Direct or participate in negotiations for complex, high profile or sensitive agreements.

• Ensure functional program meets commitments and is managed for ethical compliance with TNC policies and procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements.

• Exercises leadership in strategic and tactical manners, works with fellow leaders to establish and evaluate policies and/or long-term programs.

• Financial management of program; setting budget and fundraising objectives, analyzing results, and taking corrective actions.

• Maintains confidentiality of frequently sensitive and emotionally charged information.

• Strategic decisions may affect public image, impact multiple programs, and bind the organization financially or legally.

• Travel frequently and on short notice, work long hours and weekends.

• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience.

• Experience asking for and closing major gifts of at least six figures.

• Experience working with donors on, and securing, gifts of stock, real estate and other tangible assets.

• Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents such as major donors, foundations and corporations.

• Experience in planning and delivering budgetary responsibilities.

• Experience managing and supervising a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience, coursework, or other training in principles, practices, and procedures of charitable giving, particularly in the areas of capital campaigns, major gifts and planned giving.

• Demonstrated strong communication skills, particularly writing and public presentations.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE

• An appreciation for the mission of The Nature Conservancy and the facility to understand and communicate the work.

• Experience conceiving and implementing strategic initiatives.

• Experience working in a large, complex, not-for-profit environment.

• Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in major gifts giving and solicitation.

• Proficiency in synthesizing materials from multiple sources into a coherent and accurate summary.

• Understanding of best practices in non-profit management.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

• Experience with database systems, Excel, etc.

How To Apply

Application Deadline: Friday, February 5, 2021
Please submit your resume and cover letter through The Nature Conservancy’s online application system at nature.org/careers. 
All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on February 5, 2021.

If you are having technical problems with the site or application process, contact applyhelp@tnc.org and include the Job ID: 49288. Any questions related to this specific position may be directed to ccarter@tnc.org.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.