Pasadena, CA

Chief Advancement Officer, Polytechnic School

The Organization:Polytechnic School

Polytechnic School, an independent, coeducational college-preparatory school in Pasadena, California is currently seeking a Chief Advancement Officer to lead fundraising and engagement efforts. The first non-profit independent school in Southern California, offering a broad curriculum in the liberal arts for students in kindergarten through grade 12, Polytechnic School enrolls approximately 870 students from diverse ethnic, racial, religious, and economic backgrounds. Committed to honesty, justice, charity, and the pursuit of knowledge, the mission of Polytechnic School is to develop the intellect, talents, and character of each student in a community of learning dedicated to principles of academic excellence that values the uniqueness and dignity of each member and fosters personal responsibility and service to others.

While tuition undergirds Poly’s strong financial standing, philanthropy provides a level of ambition and creativity that allows the school to realize the heights of its aspirations. In the last campaign, completed in 2013, the school successfully raised over $93M from 3,335 community members. Additionally, the Poly Fund raises more than $4 million annually from over 2,000 alumni, family members, and friends of the school. This tradition of philanthropy paired with strong levels of alumni and parent engagement, position Poly well for even greater success, as the new Chief Advancement Officer leads the community through a historic and comprehensive campaign.

Seeking a strong leader with a passion for fostering diversity, inclusion, and social justice, the Chief Advancement Officer will provide strategic vision, innovative and creative leadership, and clear direction for all advancement programs. Reporting to the Head of School and serving as a member of the senior leadership team, this role will lead all aspects of the Advancement Office including annual and individual giving programs; alumni and community relations; advancement services; and stewardship; and provide oversight and management of the office budget. They will launch systematic initiatives to identify and cultivate the next generation of donors to Poly while maintaining and strengthening ties to existing donors, seeking out with determination new philanthropic opportunities, and creating a strong and consistent message about Poly to its constituencies. This important opportunity is ideal for a highly knowledgeable and experienced fundraiser and manager with a demonstrated passion for K-12 education and the role philanthropy plays in supporting its mission.

How To Apply

To apply or to refer candidates, please contact Lindauer Senior Consultant Faith Eutsay or Consultant Christian Myers by visiting http://bit.ly/POLYCAO.

Eden Prairie, MN

Program Officer, International Health, Quality of Life, Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies

The Organization

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) supports efforts to enhance quality of life and prevent and relieve suffering of children, families, and seniors; preserve and promote the environment and the arts; and encourage the humane treatment of animals.

Position Overview

The Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) seeks nominations and applications for the role of Program Officer, International Health, Quality of Life. MACP consists of two grantmaking entities – the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation and the Anne Ray Foundation, both of which were funded by the late Margaret A. Cargill. MACP organizes most of its grantmaking activities into seven program domains with defined strategic boundaries. These seven domains include: Animal Welfare, Arts & Cultures, Disaster Relief & Recovery, Environment, Quality of Life, Teachers, and Legacy & Opportunity. Additional funds are awarded through special grant programs including an employee matching gift program.

MACP supports work in and with communities toward developing solutions that deliver effective, sustainable programs that improve the quality of life for under resourced and marginalized populations. The Quality of Life domain has a broad goal of supporting life’s journey at vulnerable stages for children, young adults, families, and the aging. The International Health program is one of five programs in the Quality of Life domain. Across all programs, MACP seeks to focus on equitable approaches that reach marginalized communities.

The Program Officer is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and management of the International Health program’s Quality of Life domain, specifically the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) space. The International Health program is focused on reaching women who have experienced barriers to accessing quality, respectful, integrated MNCH services, including structural, systemic and individual barriers to care. Under the direction of the Program Director, the Program Officer works in collaboration with the Managing Program Director and other program and foundation staff to manage an effective grantmaking program to support the development of strategic content and desired impact for the International Health program. The ideal candidate will bring passion for and expertise in the field of Maternal and Child Health along with the strategic and collaborative skills to effectively steward grantee relationships and help to envision the future of the portfolio.

For the full position description, please visit: https://npag.com/current-searches-all/macp-poih

How To Apply

MACP is partnering with Allison Kupfer Poteet, Cara Pearsall, and Catherine Seneviratne of NPAG in this search. Applications including a cover letter, addressed to the MACP hiring team, describing your interest that includes a short statement about how you have fostered a positive, values-based organizational culture, your resume (in Word format), and where you learned of the position should be sent to: MACP-POIH@npag.com. To expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations, and communities to apply.

Springfield, MA

Program Assistant, United Personnel

The Organization

Are you an administrative professional seeking to work for a mission driven organization that supports a commitment to improving lives in the Western Mass community? The Community Foundation is looking for a roll-up-your-sleeves, can-do professional to support the work of our Philanthropic Services division on a part-time basis.

Our client is a local, well respected non profit organization focused on the betterment of the communities we live, work and raise our families in.

Everything we do begins with local generosity: People in our region who want to give back to their communities in Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties. When our donors give to us, they know that their gifts will be invested, stewarded, and shared to support people where they need it most.

As your community foundation, we’re passionate about serving by bringing together resources, expertise, and devoted regional partners to tackle complex and complicated issues. We’re deeply devoted to seeking solutions, building connections, and collaborating to have effective and positive impact where we live.

What does a “better place to live for all” mean to us, anyway? We believe it’s a place where every person has access, opportunity, and a satisfying quality of life. We believe it’s a place where diversity is embraced and all are included. We believe it’s a place where the meaning of “philanthropy”—love of people—drives us all to join together in making our region a great place to live.

Position Overview

Are you an administrative professional seeking to work for a mission driven organization that supports a commitment to improving lives in the Western Mass community? The Community Foundation is looking for a roll-up-your-sleeves, can-do professional to support the work of our Philanthropic Services division on a part-time basis.

In this role, you’ll work primarily with the Vice President helping with calendaring, correspondence, and follow-up with colleagues within the Foundation, as well as donors, contractors and others, and provide some support to the division’s team of 7. This position is critical to the Vice President’s work, and thus the division’s work. At times, the work will demand a quick turnaround. Other times you’ll help with longer-term projects. Most importantly, this position requires a quick learner with an eye for detail, who is organized and collegial. Because you’ll be talking with a variety of people each day – from donor to nonprofit leader, to colleague – you’ll need strong interpersonal skills.

Requirements

Education:  College degree or the equivalent experience.

Experience:  Some prior related work experience.

Skills:   Highly organized and ability to handle variety of tasks simultaneously. Systems thinker, ability to work under pressure, strong interpersonal skills including comfort speaking with and working with donors.·Superior customer relations skills. Positive, team-oriented and problem-solving disposition. Active learne, eager to build new friendshipos, strong computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and strong written communication skills.

Development experience a plus.

How To Apply

If this position sounds like the right fit for you, please submit your cover letter and resume to search firm United Personnel at search1@unitedpersonnel.com. This position will be filled as soon as possible, and applications will be considered on a rolling basis until an offer is accepted. EOE.

San Francisco Bay Area

Consulting Manager, Justice Funders

The Organization

About Justice Funders:

Justice Funders is a partner and guide for philanthropy in reimagining practices that advance a thriving and just world. We believe that such a world cannot be achieved if institutional philanthropy is constrained by its ingrained practices that uphold the accumulation of wealth and power, while perpetuating systemic social and economic inequality. Responding to the needs of both movements and the philanthropic sector, Justice Funders supports individual, organizational, and field-wide transformation in philanthropy to achieve a just transition. We are guided by the Just Transition principles that build political and economic power to shift from an extractive economy to a regenerative economy. Justice Funders’ work encompasses the Bay Area Justice Funders Network, leadership development programs, consulting, and an innovation & action lab. More information is available at: justicefunders.org.

Position Overview

About the Position:

Justice Funders provides customized consulting services for philanthropic institutions wanting to shift toward regenerative practices and a Just Transition for philanthropy. We provide workshops and trainings based on Justice Funder’s frameworks; accompaniment services including coaching, advising, and mentoring; and, process design and facilitation for organizational change efforts to embed and operationalize racial and social justice values into all aspects of an organization’s work. We seek a Consulting Manager to support this growing and dynamic area of our work.

The Consulting Manager will be responsible for supporting consulting client engagements led by the Consulting Director or Senior Program Director. Such support includes project management and administration; research, writing and analysis; facilitation support; and, business development support. This person will be joining a staff of 11 team members who, through leadership or co-leadership of their respective areas of work and crossteam collaboration, are moving our mission forward, including: (1) Facilitating equitable grantmaking practices; (2) Supporting philanthropic leaders to become conscious practitioners for a Just Transition in Philanthropy; (3) Supporting individuals and institutions to deepen their alignment and practice towards a Just Transition; and, (4) Amplifying the efforts of regenerative economic movements and allies in philanthropy across the broader field.

We are seeking someone who is intellectually curious and creative; has a strong desire and capacity for diversity in professional challenges; and, has a passion and commitment to helping philanthropic organizations operationalize values and pursue justice. The nature of this position will also demand a high-level of organization and attention to detail. We seek a self-aware individual who is attuned to both their strengths and areas for growth and has a keen sense of when external support may be necessary. As a small team with a tight strategy, we work in very complementary and interconnected ways. Thus, it will be necessary for this person to excel in their independent management of work, while engaging in exceptional teamwork and proactive communication. It is expected that all team members manage their own administration. Prior experience in consulting is preferred.

The location for this position is preferred to be in or near the San Francisco Bay Area. This position will primarily work remotely, however, we anticipate that this position will involve travel once it becomes safe to do so in the future. The Consulting Manager will report to Justice Funders’ Consulting Director and work very closely with the Senior Program Director and other staff on the team.

Job Responsibilities:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION (35%)

● Providing day-to-day project management.

● Developing and monitoring project work plans and budgets, including managing and tracking billable hours.

● Managing contracting and invoicing processes.

● Serving as liaison for consulting practice for other Justice Funders staff and subcontractors.

RESEARCH, ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS (15%)

● Reviewing and summarizing client background materials.

● Developing data collection tools (e.g. surveys; interview and focus group guides).

● Conducting, analyzing, and synthesizing confidential interviews and post engagement evaluations.

● Analyzing and making meaning of a broad range of quantitative and qualitative data.

FACILITATION SUPPORT (20%)

● Planning and co-facilitating meetings with boards, staff teams and other stakeholders.

● Writing and editing client agendas, meeting notes, reports, presentations, etc.

● Preparing materials and slide decks.

● Making presentations to clients.

● Building client relations, including email and telephone communication, and in-person meetings.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT (10%)

● Researching, identifying prospective clients, and following up on leads.

● Helping teams prepare for, and participating in, sales meetings with prospective clients.

● Drafting proposals, including proposed budgets and workplans.

ORGANIZATION (15%)

● Participate in Justice Funders’ staff meetings and retreats.

● Ongoing professional development.

● Representing the organization at conferences and meetings.

● General reading on issues and events in Justice Funders practice and issue areas.

MOVEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & FIELD BUILDING (5%)

● To facilitate personal accountability and understanding of the impact of choices made by philanthropy, build real and accountable relationships with leaders of frontline organizations.

● Participate in philanthropic field events to amplify grassroots and allied philanthropic efforts that advance equitable practice and facilitate a Just Transition for Philanthropy.

● Work in partnership with aligned funder formations (affinity groups & network) to connect the consulting practice to Justice Funders’ other leadership development programs.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, if necessary, to reflect the needs and goals of the organization.

Qualifications & Experience:

● A minimum of five years of relevant work experience in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector.

● Experience in strategy, program design and/or capacity building (organizational development) for nonprofits or foundations.

● Experience working with multiracial teams and organizations.

● Relevant consulting experience preferred.

● Some supervisory/leadership experience.

● Strong research and analytical skills.

● Being able to hold the big ideas while focusing on the details.

● Ability to manage and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

● Strong organizational skills, strong attention to detail, time management skills, and ability to manage client relationships.

● Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.

● Ability to work well both as a member of a team and independently.

● Ability to self-initiate and self-organize, working within a remote/decentralized team.

● Desire to further develop ability to lead projects and facilitate groups.

● Strong capacity to be self-reflective and self-aware.

● Commitment to personal and professional growth.

● Intermediate to advanced skills in using Zoom, the Google Suite (docs, sheets, slides, drive), Microsoft Professional Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint), Internet search engines and databases, and SurveyMonkey.

This position will be interfacing with donors and philanthropic staff from a variety of institutions. This position will require an ability to meet people where they are, and the ability to hold a long-term vision, while making incremental steps.

Expected Hours of Work:

Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily schedule is flexible within the proximity of this time frame and will be decided in consultation with the Consulting Director.

Travel:

This position will primarily work remotely, however, once it becomes safe to travel again in the future, the Consulting Manager will be expected to travel for client meetings/engagements, conferences, and, if necessary, for other Justice Funders-related purposes.

Position Type & Compensation:

The Consulting Manager is a 100% FTE, hourly, non-exempt position. Gross hourly wage is $33.65 (Estimate annual gross wage is $75,000).

Movement Strategy Center (fiscal sponsor)’s 100% FTE benefits package includes:

● 20-days of vacation leave per year

● 12 standard holidays and two personal days per year

● 12 sick days per year

● One-week paid MSC family and medical leave after one year of service; an additional week of paid leave for each additional year of service, up to four weeks

● Medical, vision, dental for employees and dependents (requires 30-day waiting period and a per paycheck employee contribution)

● 100% employer sponsored basic life, short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage

● Access to a 403b retirement plan

● Access to Flexible Spending Account and Commuter Benefits

● Additionally, Justice Funders provides staff members with paid professional development annually.

How To Apply

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to justicefunders@gmail.com with the subject line: “Consulting Manager.” Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Deadline to apply is November 30, 2020.

Boston or New York City areas preferred

Harmony Program Director, Justice Funders

The Organization

About Justice Funders:

Justice Funders is a partner and guide for philanthropy in reimagining practices that advance a thriving and just world. We believe that such a world cannot be achieved if institutional philanthropy is constrained by its ingrained practices that uphold the accumulation of wealth and power, while perpetuating systemic social and economic inequality. Responding to the needs of both movements and the philanthropic sector, Justice Funders supports individual, organizational, and field-wide transformation in philanthropy to achieve a just transition. We are guided by the Just Transition principles that build political and economic power to shift from an extractive economy to a regenerative economy. Justice Funders’ work encompasses the Bay Area Justice Funders Network, leadership development programs, consulting, and an innovation & action lab. More information is available at: justicefunders.org.

 

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Harmony Program Director will be responsible for leading, managing, and growing Justice Funders’ flagship leadership development program—the Harmony Initiative—and building out Justice Funders’ programming and field engagement opportunities as part of our Cross-Program Collaboration and Integration Team. Leading the Harmony Initiative includes: (1) leading a leadership development cohort of grantmakers comprised of several multi-day retreats and related cohort support [individual coaching, peer and affinity groups] and (2) codesigning and leading a new alumni program to engage over 100 former Harmony cohort participants.

We are seeking someone with a sharp racial and social justice analysis, who has had opportunity to apply their analysis in coaching and consulting; has experience designing and facilitating trainings; and, is skilled in assembling and managing project teams. The nature of this position will also demand a high-level of organization and attention to detail. We seek a self-aware individual who is attuned to both their strengths and areas for growth and has a keen sense of when external support may be necessary. Prior experience in grantmaking is preferred.

Due to concentrations of existing or potential institutional partners, we have a preference for the Harmony Program Director to be based in or near the Boston or New York areas, however, we also invite applications from other locations. This position will primarily work remotely, however, we anticipate that this position will involve travel once it becomes is safe to do so again in the future. The Harmony Program Director will report to Justice Funders’ Deputy Director and work very closely with other staff on the team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

LEAD HARMONY INITIATIVE (40%)

● Manage all Harmony program administration, including annual budget development and tracking, identifying and coordinating support from fellow staff and affiliates, oversight of in-person event logistics, etc.

● Lead Harmony program implementation, including:

  • Establishing program vision, goals, and activities as part of Justice Funders annual planning process;
  • Designing curriculum and developing tools based on Justice Funders’ Resonance Framework;
  • Co-facilitating Harmony cohort retreats with the support of the Maestra Program Director;
  • Providing 1:1 coaching as part of Harmony cohort programming;
  • Coordinating and supporting Harmony Peer and Affinity Groups;
  • Identifying recruitment strategies;
  • Engaging in program reflection and assessment through application of Appreciative Inquiry and other asset-based assessment models.

● In collaboration with the Deputy and Senior Program Directors, set a sustainable strategy and financial plan for a mix of online and in-person programmatic offerings, including possible region-based cohorts and/or activities.

LEAD DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION OF HARMONY ALUMNI PROGRAM (20%)

● Lead the program design of the Harmony Alumni Program in partnership with the team.

● Lead implementation of the Alumni Program, creating engagement opportunities for a community of over 100 former Harmony cohort participants.

● Manage administration of the Alumni program, including coordination of team of staff and/or affiliates, project management, and program evaluation.

CROSS-PROGRAM COLLABORATION AND INTEGRATION (20%)

● Partner with the Maestra Program Director to coordinate their support of Harmony programming, including their co-facilitation of Harmony cohort retreats.

● In close collaboration with the Maestra Program Director and Justice Funders’ Consulting Team:

  • Create engagement points that (1) meet participants and, if applicable, their affiliated institutions where they are at; and, (2) support their growth in skills and application of Just Transition practices.
  • Develop programming that builds on, and supports, existing Harmony, Maestra, and, where applicable, Consulting strategies;
  • Facilitate opportunities for cultivating relationships with program participants; and,
  • Identify opportunities for cross-pollination, alignment, and/or continuity in content and program design.

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (15%)

● Attend Justice Funders’ staff meetings and retreats, culture-building sessions, and political education trainings.

● Participate in Justice Funders’ Appreciative Inquiry-based Annual Employee Engagement process.

● With support of the Deputy Director, create a professional development plan to support ongoing skillbuilding and deepening leadership and wellness practices.

MOVEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & FIELD BUILDING (5%)

● To facilitate personal accountability and understanding of the impact of choices made by philanthropy, build real and accountable relationships with leaders of frontline organizations.

● Participate in philanthropic field events to amplify grassroots and allied philanthropic efforts that advance equitable practice and facilitate a Just Transition for Philanthropy.

● Work in partnership with aligned funder formations (affinity groups & network) to connect the consulting practice to Justice Funders’ other leadership development programs.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, if necessary, to reflect the needs and goals of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

This position is a professional, exempt position that requires in-depth knowledge of organizational development and significant education in nonprofit management, organizational development, or related field; or equivalent experience. It is essential that this person have previous experience in philanthropy, consulting, facilitation and training, and project management. If the person invited to serve in this position does not have a coaching certification, this will become one of their immediate professional development goals.

Justice Funders believes that funders are part of the movement for social justice. As such, we believe that funders have a responsibility to organize within the field of philanthropy for increased resources for social justice. In addition to sharing this value, we are looking for someone who has a nuanced understanding of regenerative economies and movement building. This position will be interfacing with donors and philanthropic staff from a variety of institutions. It is critical that this person be skilled in holding space for discovery as well as for challenging conversations. This position will require an ability to meet people where they are and the ability to hold a long-term vision, while making incremental steps.

Expected Hours of Work:

Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily schedule is flexible within the proximity of this time frame and will be decided in consultation with the Deputy Director.

Travel:

This position will primarily work remotely, however, once it becomes safe to travel again in the future, the Consulting Manager will be expected to travel for client meetings/engagements, conferences, and, if necessary, for other Justice Funders-related purposes.

Position Type & Compensation: 

The Consulting Manager is a 100% FTE, hourly, non-exempt position. Gross hourly wage is $33.65 (Estimate annual gross wage is $85,000).

Movement Strategy Center (fiscal sponsor)’s 100% FTE benefits package includes:

● 20-days of vacation leave per year

● 12 standard holidays and two personal days per year

● 12 sick days per year

● One-week paid MSC family and medical leave after one year of service; an additional week of paid leave for each additional year of service, up to four weeks

● Medical, vision, dental for employees and dependents (requires 30-day waiting period and a per paycheck employee contribution)

● 100% employer sponsored basic life, short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage

● Access to a 403b retirement plan

● Access to Flexible Spending Account and Commuter Benefits

● Additionally, Justice Funders provides staff members with paid professional development annually.

How To Apply

To apply: send a cover letter, resume, and three references to justicefunders@gmail.com with the subject line: “Harmony Program Director.” Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Deadline to apply is December 15, 2020.

Justice Funders is a fiscally-sponsored project of the Movement Strategy Center (MSC). Justice Funders is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law. People of Color, working-class people, Disabled people, and LGBTQIA persons are strongly encouraged to apply.

Denver, CO

Manager, Collaborative Philanthropy, Walton Enterprises

The Organization

About the Walton Personal Philanthropy Group

The Walton Personal Philanthropy Group (WPPG) provides services to the family of Sam and Helen Walton to support their individual philanthropic activities. These services for the family and their related entities include program and grant management, strategy consulting, and grant administration. WPPG is a part of Walton Enterprises, the family office of the Walton family.

About Walton Enterprises

Walton Enterprises supports the personal, philanthropic, and business activity for the Walton family. We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam & Helen Walton’s family.

Walton Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Position Overview

Walton Enterprises is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and execution-focused individual to join the team as a Manager, Collaborative Philanthropy.

About the Position
The Manager, Collaborative Philanthropy is a new position that will play a critical role in laying the groundwork for a platform to facilitate effective collaboration on shared social impact goals among Walton family households. This role has three key functions:

  • Facilitate defined and emerging social impact collaboration among Walton family households
  • Facilitate knowledge management and information sharing on areas of shared interest among Walton family households
  • Serve as an expert resource to WEI and ecosystem leadership on effective collaboration

Collaborative efforts will be focused on targeted issue areas and geographies using a range of grant-making and social impact tools, including advocacy and/or investments. This is a new position and may evolve over time. Comfort operating within ambiguity and an entrepreneurial spirit are critical for success. This Denver-based position will report to the WPPG Director.

The form of collaboration[1] will vary based on needs, interests, and desired outcome, and the type of support needed will be custom to each collaboration. The responsibilities below are indicative of the types of support we foresee.

What you will do

Responsibilities

Facilitation (~50% of time)

·       Convene and facilitate groups of household teams working on common social impact objectives for information sharing. Both own administration of groups (i.e., scheduling, note taking) and serve as a strategic thought partner.

·       Identify and steward opportunities to grow or deepen the impact of collaborative efforts.

·       Support partnership management by facilitating and coordinating communication with shared grantees.

·       Partner with subject matter experts and internal leads to curate learning opportunities and other value-adding content (e.g., research, convenings) around areas of shared interest.

Knowledge Management and Info Sharing (~40% of time)

·       Develop and maintain repository of household interest areas for proactive and opportunistic collaboration.

·       Develop and manage knowledge hubs for common interest areas.

·       Identify and administer or support communication mechanisms to share information on common areas of interest.

Advisory (~10% of time)

·       Serve as an expert resource on best practices for effective collaboration.

·       Facilitate nascent collaborations; assess and diagnose needs – including, but not limited to, structure, staffing, platforms, and tools used.

·       Work with departments across Walton Enterprises (e.g., Legal, Tax, Walton Investments) to model innovative approaches to collaboration as needed.

General

·       Ensure a positive experience for collaboration participants through superior client service; be proactive in anticipating needs, effectively communicate progress, and provide accurate, timely resolution of issues when they arise.

·       Effectively manage workflow and processes through clear communication that is simple, effective and customized.

·       Manage other projects and assignments as requested.

Who we are looking for

You are a strategic self-starter who can tackle complex issues, synthesize varied perspectives and assets toward common goals, and effectively work with diverse stakeholders, all in service to the Principals and their goals for social impact. You have superior client service skills and instincts and can serve as an expert advisor and facilitator for Principals and their teams in their social impact efforts. You are excited by the prospect of building something new and not intimidated by ambiguity.

Qualifications required for your success

·       7+ years of work experience that includes grantmaking work with social entrepreneurs and / or non-profit executives resulting in demonstrated fluency in philanthropy

·       Familiarity and comfort with impact investing and advocacy, and understanding of how to use various impact tools as part of a holistic strategy

·       Experience facilitating collaboration and working with diverse stakeholders to achieve on shared goals

·       Experience developing and/or maintaining knowledge management resources

·       Excellent written and oral communication skills

·       Adaptive mindset and flexible disposition

·       Creative problem-solver with natural intellectual curiosity

·       Demonstrated ability to learn new context areas and approaches to social impact

·       Strong time management and organizational skills including experience managing multiple project flows

·       Experience acting as a trusted advisor to clients, colleagues, and consultants

·       Understanding of private foundation compliance

·       Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills

Additional Helpful Experience Includes

·       Experiencing developing social impact strategies

·       Experience in a consulting and/or investment firm

·       Experience structuring and/or managing impact investments

·       Experience facilitating adult learning opportunities

Personal attributes that support your success

·       Strong orientation for client service; ability to assess and meet Principals’ goals and preferences. A passion to serve in a way that demonstrates respect and care for family and staff and exceeds expectations

·       Comfort with and ability to toggle between execution-oriented tasks and strategic thinking

·       Intellectual agility and the ability to analyze, think critically, develop strategic approaches, and understand varied areas of interest. Able to effectively synthesize information and glean key points from research as well as interactions with Principals, their teams, and others

·       Comfortable working autonomously but also with a broader team serving Principals. Able to be flexible and adaptable, comfortable with uncertainty

·       Ability to serve as a trusted advisor to Principals, colleagues, and grantees and exhibit humility, integrity and exercise sound judgment and confidentiality

·       Relentless in the pursuit of excellence and continuous improvement. You give and receive feedback graciously, all with the aim of improving the experience and success of Principals.

This spectrum is illustrative of types of collaboration. Source: https://www.rockpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/range-of-collaboration.png

How To Apply

https://enterprises.applicantharbor.com/jobappstart.php?reqcode=REQ202011492052

Brookline, MA

Vice President, Transformational Gifts & Strategic Initiatives, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

The Organization

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow’s physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Position Overview

Vice President, Transformational Gifts & Strategic Initiatives
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Brookline, MA

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is seeking a Vice President (VP) of Transformational Gifts and Strategic Initiatives to join the Division of Philanthropy. The VP of Transformational Gifts and Strategic Initiatives will be responsible for creating, articulating, and securing support for a broad range of Institute priorities and initiatives. Working with the Senior Vice President & Chief Philanthropy Officer (SVP & CPO) and other members of the Institute’s leadership team and colleagues in the Division of Philanthropy, the VP of Transformational Gifts and Strategic Initiatives will be expected to secure philanthropic support for Dana-Farber’s lifesaving research and care in partnership with the highest-level donors and potential donors across disease centers and programs.

The Vice President of Transformational Gifts and Strategic Initiatives will have responsibility for the identification, cultivation, engagement, solicitation, and stewardship of prospective donors, with the capacity to make transformational gifts above $25M. Reporting to the Senior Vice President & Chief Philanthropy Officer for Philanthropy, the VP will be responsible for developing an annual operating plan, setting annual and long-term goals and objectives, and monitoring and reporting progress as part of Division wide planning and accountability activities. Moreover, this position will be responsible for creating appropriate engagement plans of potential supporters and therefore must have expertise in helping leadership and faculty shape and articulate their vision for their respective initiatives and programs. This position requires knowledge of trends in basic and clinical research, clinical trials, community benefit, and national healthcare.

Responsible for assisting the entire Division with reaching annual philanthropy goals and campaign goals. Dana-Farber is currently in the quiet phase of its campaign ‒ the largest and most ambitious fundraising effort in the Institute’s history; one that will serve as a catalyst, enabling the Institute to change the landscape of cancer medicine and, ultimately, eradicate the disease.

Requirements:

Pipeline Development

  • Collaborate with and leverage Institute and Division resources to build a robust pipeline of current and new prospects as the foundation of the Transformational Gift efforts for comprehensive campaign and post-campaign fundraising;
  • Partner with Institute faculty and leadership to identify, build, and frame enterprise-level, cross-disciplinary philanthropic campaign initiatives for successful gift solicitation;
  • Collaborate with and provide back-up to the SVP & CPO for Philanthropy and to the President & CEO of Dana-Farber for Trustee and Transformational Gift prospects;
  • Engage Trustees and faculty as needed to create thoughtful plans for engagement.

Portfolio Management

  • Manage and oversee the implementation, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities for up to 100+ prospects toward successful close of $30M – $50M annually in new gifts and pledges;
  • Meet regularly and collaborate with other Division VPs and respective teams;
  • Set annual metrics (dollars, donor visits, etc.) approved by the SVP & CPO of Philanthropy.

Strategy & Analytics

  • Develop creative strategies to raise significant funds for Institute priorities and innovative fundraising efforts including the Presidential and Strategic Plan initiatives, disease centers, capital projects, unrestricted, and endowment funds;
  • Evaluate and recommend new strategies to establish best practices for Transformational fundraising;
  • Analyze and report on progress and outcomes of special projects quarterly;
  • Complete other projects as assigned by SVP & CPO of Philanthropy to drive fundraising initiatives and strategies forward at the Transformational Gift level;
  • Develop transformational strategies for medical research, health sciences, or major universities;
  • Will work closely with the VPs, AVPs, and colleagues in the Division of Philanthropy, senior leadership, medical practitioners, and clinical researchers particularly in formulating strategy and gift conversations related to sophisticated scientific, medical, and research priorities that will form the basis of the campaign’s initial priorities.

Leadership Development:

  • The VP will work closely with leadership of the Institute, be a member of the Division of Philanthropy’s Senior Management Group, and advise strategic direction of Transformation Gift efforts for the Division at-large;
  • Ability to build trust-based, respectful, collegial, and effective relationships with faculty, administrators, volunteers, and colleagues as part of a team in a large, complex, academic medical institution;
  • Support the Division of Philanthropy in being known as an employer of choice and team that people want to join;
  • VP will work closely with the leadership of the Institute and members of the Philanthropy leadership team to identify, quantify, and understand the short and long-term philanthropic priorities and to develop strategies necessary to guide clinicians, researchers, and staff to enhance philanthropic support for campus-wide initiatives including a multi-billion-dollar comprehensive campaign;
  • The VP will set best practices reflective of Dana-Farber’s extraordinary philanthropy program, employing and modeling key processes and programs that support an office-wide focus on collaboration, efficiencies, and metrics-based performance outcomes, in addition to primary role responsibilities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reports to Senior Vice President of Philanthropy and has no direct supervisory responsibilities. You will serve as a mentor, resource, role model, and coach to Philanthropy staff on matters of prospect strategy and solicitation; regularly share new approaches and techniques.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 15 years of principal gifts fundraising experience.
  • Preferred background in high performing and complex organizations, academic medical centers, and free-standing research institutes.
  • Experience with comprehensive campaigns and staffing executive leadership is required to be considered for this role.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Successful track record of closing eight-figure and nine-figure gifts. Demonstrated experience with expanding donor participation in giving efforts and expertise working with highest-level giving constituents.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational and leadership capabilities, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks successfully are necessary skills.
  • Public speaking experience and effectiveness necessary, in-person and via remote platforms (i.e. Zoom), along with the ability to communicate and work with colleagues and Institute partners with respect and diplomacy. Must exercise significant judgment, discretion and confidentiality in working with patients, prospective donors, volunteers, and Institute faculty and staff. Mastery of virtual video platforms (Zoom) and Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, is necessary.
  • Embody Dana-Farber’s Core Values: Impact; Excellence; Compassion and Respect; and Discovery every day. Add value to the Dana-Farber community by seeking opportunities to collaborate across the Institute.  Foster an ethical, positive, results-oriented culture founded on open communication.
  • This position will evaluate current programs and create and execute approved plans to expand and diversify the donors and participants for the events assigned in order to broaden our donor base and create even more inclusive events. Experience with diverse donors is a plus.
  • Must understand the national biomedical research and clinical healthcare market and natural curiosity and ability to quickly absorb, comprehend and articulate complex concepts.

PATIENT CONTACT:
No.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Hybrid of onsite and remote office setting conditions may apply. Travel and evening and weekend work may be required.

Division of Philanthropy Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity Commitment Statement:

We’re stronger together.

In the Division of Philanthropy, we believe in the power of different voices. We encourage authenticity and diversity of every individual within our community. Our collective voices – donors, volunteers, staff, and patients alike – allow us to work together towards a world without cancer. Committed to being a place of inclusivity, belonging, and change, these are our core values.

DFCI DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

DFCI offers a competitive benefits package including generous healthcare and retirement plans, at minimum 3-weeks’ vacation time in addition to 9 paid holidays, a flexible work environment, and work/life balance. We also provide an array of professional development opportunities.*

*All benefits subject to Institute changes

We’re hiring! Learn more about working in the Division of Philanthropy and view all open positions.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.

How To Apply

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 
Resume and cover letter required with application submission.

For more information, or to apply, please visit: https://careers.dana-farber.org/job/vice-president-transformational-gifts-strategic-initiatives-operations-10-brookline-place-w-6-21047/

Boston, MA

Executive Assistant, Program Team, Fidelity Foundations

The Organization

ABOUT US:
The Fidelity Foundations are a group of private foundations that fund a diverse set of programs on a national scale, with a particular focus on Boston and New England. In addition, the Foundations support nonprofit organizations that strengthen the communities in which Fidelity Investments employees live and work. Our values of integrity, compassion, responsibility, and expertise guide our investments in education, economic opportunity, arts and culture, health, and conservation.

The Foundations seek to make catalytic and lasting investments in nonprofits at strategic inflection points. We support capacity-building projects that substantially enhance the impact and/or sustainability of high performing nonprofits. Grantmaking is executed through quiet giving, and most grants are awarded anonymously.

Learn more about one of our Foundations at http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Executive Assistant is a member of the operations team, provisioning administrative support to program staff to advance grantmaking, project execution, and internal communications. The position reports to the VP of Operations, matrix-reports to members of the program team, and intersects with all staff members.

Primarily focused on supporting program staff members across portfolios, duties include managing individual and team-based calendars, data entry and tracking in support of grant execution, and assisting on special projects and general operations. The position will be in contact with internal and external
audiences including potential and existing grantees, thus a service-oriented attitude and professional demeanor is critical. The successful candidate will be a motivated, flexible problem-solver who is able to juggle many priorities with time-sensitive deadlines. S/he will be highly organized and proactive in
supporting others with effective planning and time management. S/he should also have strong communication and collaborative skills. Furthermore, s/he should be committed to the values of the Foundations and have a high-level of integrity, ethical rigor, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Support: Individuals (~50 % of time)
• Manage administrative needs of multiple individuals across program portfolios; includes travel and conference coordination, managing expense reports, meeting scheduling and set-up, troubleshooting information technology and system access needs, greeting guests, calendar oversight, and time management
• Assist with documentation and data entry in support of grantmaking and reporting
• Draft written communications to share with potential and existing grantees and field telephone calls
• Support management of timelines and deliverables through the development and maintenance of project planning and tracking tools
• Act as liaison with the Grants Administration team to support smooth execution of grantmaking workflows and processes
• Conduct background research and draft written summaries for program staff

Program Support: Cross-team (~35% of time)
• Create, review, and/or edit engaging and well-formatted reports, presentations, figures, board books, and other communications for staff, senior management, and Trustees
• Support weekly Program Team meetings, including scheduling, note-taking, and follow-ups as necessary
• Track, research, and summarize timely news items related to Foundations interests and create communications for staff, senior management, and Trustees
• Assist with other projects that align with the Program Team as needed

General Operations (~15% of time)
• Collaborate with operations team to support cross-organization needs and initiatives; includes greeting guests, managing space and supplies, fielding calls, executing meetings, and organizing events
• Back-up other Foundations executive assistants as needed
• Assist with other projects, tasks, and processes as required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Will consider applicants with equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 2+ years of work experience in a professional environment

PREFRERED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE:
We encourage applications from candidates with a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The successful candidate will possess the following professional and personal skills, attributes, and competencies:
• Flexible team player who is service-oriented and collaborative, with high-level interpersonal skills
• Experience in a fast-paced environment preferred
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office and strong aptitude to learn other software systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including phone and editing skills
• Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with all levels of co-workers, including assistants, program officers and directors, and senior management
• Sound judgment, integrity, and respect for confidentiality are absolute requirements

This position is based in Boston, MA. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

How To Apply

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume here.

Minneapolis, MN

Chief Executive Officer, WomenVenture

The Organization

Ballinger Leafblad is pleased to conduct the search for CEO at WomenVenture, a nonprofit organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
WomenVenture is a vibrant Twin Cities-based non-profit organization focused on providing women of all ages, cultures, races, and income levels with the tools and resources to achieve economic success through small business ownership.

Over its 42-year history, the organization has served over 105,000 clients with in-depth training, expert advice, access to capital (loans), and a network of support.

WomenVenture is an economic development agency designated as an SBA Women’s Business Center, one of the largest in the country. Also a CDFI, WomenVenture has been honored as a top CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) in six of the past eight years.

The staff at WomenVenture describe the organizational culture as mission-driven, focused on goals and clients, helpful, friendly, progressive, collaborative and fast-paced with lots of new ideas. Staff are proud of how they have seamlessly pivoted to continue serving clients during the pandemic.

ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY
WomenVenture was formed in a 1989 merger of two prominent women-serving organizations, CHART and WEDCO.

In 1977, local leaders established CHART, a nonprofit organization supporting women entering or re-entering the workforce and to assist women with the skills and support needed to take responsibility for their own workplace satisfaction and career development.

Another nonprofit, WEDCO (Women’s Economic Development Corp.) was established in 1982. The goals of WEDCO were to increase the economic self-sufficiency of women through self-employment, improve women’s access to capital, and to act as a catalyst in connecting women to emerging business opportunities.

In 1989, CHART and WEDCO merged and became WomenVenture. The joining of these two distinguished organizations created a new entity offering a full spectrum of services related to career and business development for an increasingly diverse population of clients that included teens, technology-driven businesses, women in non-traditional construction trades, and more.

Through the years, WomenVenture has continued to evolve to assist women-owned businesses guided by values of integrity, embracing diversity, change agency and persistence. Today, WomenVenture is made up of 25 staff and over 200 volunteers who serve clients throughout Minnesota.

VALUES
Integrity
Diversity
Persistence
Change
Agent

VISION
To empower entrepreneurial women with tools, capital, and support to lead businesses that create living wage jobs.

MISSION
To help women attain economic self-sufficiency through the creation and growth of profitable and sustainable businesses.

SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
The services and programs provided by WomenVenture are oriented around four pillars of success:

BUSINESS TRAINING 
Entrepreneurship Information Session reviews the variety of services available from WomenVenture for those planning to start or expand a business.

GettingReady class is designed to help emerging entrepreneurs determine whether small business ownership is right for them.

Small Business Essentials is a 15-week series that covers all of the critical components of creating and fine-tuning a business plan.

Accelerating Success is a 10-session class for women who have been in business for at least two years and have annual revenue over $100k, but have hit a plateau and are looking for a way to take their business to the next level. This course fills the space between the classes for start-ups and classes for much larger businesses. Course highlights include development of deeper financial business acumen, creation of a measurable and achievable growth plan, using strategic marketing to meet their growth goals, and participation in a BWC® Peer Circle upon course completion.

ScaleUp! is an education and coaching program offered by WomenVenture with the support of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). It is designed to accelerate progress for experienced women business owners who want to achieve exponential growth and create new jobs with pay well above minimum wage.

WomenVenture also provides Lunch & Learn sessions throughout the year on pertinent topics for women business owners.

CHILD CARE 
Child Care was launched in 2017 as WomenVenture’s first specific programming, created in an effort to combat the looming child care crisis in Minnesota.

In 2019, a new one-session program called Exploring Child Care was launched as an entry point for women entrepreneurs interested in starting a child care business. This two-and-a-half hour course provides insight into the business of providing quality child care, including an overview of state licensing requirements and a summary of the financial realities of starting a child care business.

If clients want to continue, the next course is the Family Child Care Business Essentials training course. This 10-session course leverages a nationally known family child care business curriculum.

WomenVenture has also launched a plan for entrepreneurs who want to start child care centers. Participants will move through the established Small Business Essentials curriculum, while receiving additional guidance and resources specific to the child care industry. Additional financial training is also provided.

ACCESS TO LOAN CAPITAL 
WomenVenture offers loans from $1,000 to $50,000 to qualified new and existing business owners. WomenVenture is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), and Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) lender.

Businesses in the 16-county Twin Cities metro area are able to take advantage of this program which includes access to business advisors for the duration of the loan.

WeLend initiative, is a transformative microlending program to reach low-income entrepreneurs.

MnDOT Working Capital Loan Fund has appointed WomenVenture to administer their funding for certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). This includes help with the loan application as well as financial training, support and assistance.

EXPERT ADVICE 
Loan clients and clients taking training courses have a unique opportunity to receive business advice on a variety of topics from experts who volunteer their time to advise on myriad of subjects.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT 
A strong intentional community of support is integral to the success of new and expanding business owners. WomenVenture provides facilitated peer circles, business mentors, networking opportunities and help from expert advisors to all the women in the classes.

Position Overview

POSITION PROFILE
Overview 

The CEO at WomenVenture provides strategic leadership to the organization, interacting frequently with Board, staff members and external stakeholders including:
• Donors and Philanthropic Leaders
• Community Collaborators and Non-profit Peers
• Government and Legislative Officials
• Banking Partners
• Board Committee Members

The CEO leads a dedicated team of 25 staff and approximately 200 volunteers. The role is responsible for strategic vision and managerial oversight for philanthropy, finance, lending, programs, communications, external and community relations. The annual budget for the organization is $2.5 million. The loan portfolio is $2.6 million with average loan amount of $20,000. The position is open due to the retirement of CEO Elaine Wyatt who has been with WomenVenture since 2013.

Essential Responsibilities 
Leadership 

  • Engage and mobilize the organization in pursuit of the mission, vision, and strategic objectives of the organization and its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and client service.
  • Mobilize the organization toward growth in programs, markets and organizational performance.
  • Represent the organization in the community; maintain a leadership presence for WomenVenture in the small business community.
  • Serve as a role model for all stakeholders in adhering to the highest ethical standards.
  • Recruit, retain and develop a talented and diverse staff. Provide coaching and support to staff members.
  • Identify, measure, and communicate the metrics that demonstrate progress in achieving the mission and vision.
  • Build and maintain a positive organizational culture and high employee engagement.

Financial Results 

  • Develop appropriate annual and long-term financial objectives.
  • Lead WomenVenture in consistently achieving these objectives, including a balanced operating budget.

Resource Development & Fundraising 

  • Manage fundraising strategies for the organization; personally manage major donor relationships.
  • Oversee the Loan Portfolio program; assure efficiency and effectiveness in lending processes.
  • Increase loan production to serve the needs of the community.
  • Ensure robust financial management of the loan portfolio, maintaining adequate loan loss reserves and industry standard metrics. Communication
  • Ensure the organization has a strong presence in the small business community, effectively promoting the organization’s brand and connecting entrepreneurial women to programs and services.

Community and External Relations

  • Actively engage with key stakeholder groups; lead effective outreach and engagement of diverse communities; serve as the external spokesperson for the organization and build collaborative alliances with a variety of funders, partners and advisors to fulfill the organization’s mission and strategic plan.

Strategy 

  • Develop short and long-term plans that support the mission and vision of the organization.
  • Identify, measure, and communicate strategic plan metrics that demonstrate progress in achieving goals.

Board Governance 

  • Collaborate and communicate fully with board members in all material matters; leverage the skills, relationships, and resources of individual Board members to achieve the goals of WomenVenture.
  • Ensure strong governance policies and practices including the selection and recruitment of new board and board committee members.

Management Responsibilities
The CEO reports to the WomenVenture Board of Directors, comprised of a passionate, diverse and engaged group of 25 business, civic and community leaders. The Board and CEO set the strategy for the organization.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer is a leadership team including Chief Financial Officer, Women’s Business Center Director, Communications Director, Development Director, and Director of Program Innovation.

Qualifications

  • Successful experience leading a complex organization and a track record of growth and innovation.
  • Finance and budgeting experience that includes understanding of profit and loss statements, cash flow analysis, and small business finances. Experience might include managing a loan portfolio or in community banking.
  • Broad knowledge and background with other business functions and systems including information technology, human resources, process improvement and marketing.
  • Experience and success implementing fund raising and/or generating revenue through a variety of development tactics.
  • Experience working on a nonprofit board and/or significant experience in the nonprofit sector including understanding of Board governance structure, funding strategies for nonprofits and donor relations.

Leadership Characteristics

  • Management experience leading, developing, delegating and supporting a committed, professional staff.
  • Deep commitment and focus on equity and inclusion; able to understand, relate and connect with clients from underserved communities. Committed to furthering a more inclusive workplace at WomenVenture.
  • A leadership style that is bold, innovative, future-focused, open, flexible and fun.
  • An appreciation and understanding of entrepreneurs and their unique challenges.
  • Strong speaking and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate people towards a common vision.
  • Proven experience in relationship development and partnerships with public and private entities.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The compensation range for this position is $115,000 – $130,000 and includes participation in the organization’s comprehensive benefits program.

View Complete Profile:
https://www.scribd.com/document/481797889/Executive-Position-Profile-WomenVenture-CEO

How To Apply

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TO APPLY, CONTACT:

Marcia Ballinger, PhD
Co-Founder/Principal
marcia@ballingerleafblad.com

or

Damon Shoholm, MA
Partner
damon@ballingerleafblad.com

Seattle, WA

Chief Engagement Officer, Seattle Foundation

The Organization

Greater Seattle is changing and growing, and so is Seattle Foundation (SeaFdn). “The heart and science of philanthropy” is the intersection of philanthropic passion and data-driven solutions to create lasting change. As the community’s foundation, our mission is to ignite powerful and rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all. We work with more than 1,200 individuals, families, and corporations to strategically invest their philanthropic resources in ways that inspire continued giving to the community. As a leader among over 750 community foundations nationwide, we distributed $136 million grants in 2019. We also partner with philanthropic institutions, government agencies, community organizations, and businesses to catalyze positive change in our community across a range of issues. Over past decades, we have been evolving to become a more active regional civic leader committed to community impact. While the Seattle region is undergoing major economic growth, systemic failures across sectors continue to leave Black, Indigenous, and communities of color behind, placing the Seattle community as a whole at risk. We plan to continue our evolution by articulating an exciting path for philanthropy in a new, ambitious Blueprint for Impact, embarking on a unified, regional vision to engage a wide range of stakeholders on an approach to addressing racial and economic inequities.

Position Overview

A newly created role, the Chief Engagement Officer, a bold, confident, visionary, and energetic strategist, will positively impact the lives of thousands of Seattle-area individuals and families. The Chief Engagement Officer builds, leads, and manages an organization-wide strategic integration of philanthropy, donor engagement, business development, marketing, and communications. The Chief Engagement Officer reports directly to SeaFdn’s President & CEO and serves as an essential member of the Leadership Team. An accomplished accelerator of seven- and eight-figure charitable gifts, the Chief Engagement Officer leads a dedicated and highly talented staff of approximately 18 philanthropic and gift planning advisors, donor engagement, and marketing professionals, and will also be expected to hire and build additional positions in preparation for any future fundraising campaigns.
The ideal candidate must bring a passionate commitment to SeaFdn’s vision, mission, and strategic initiatives to drive greater racial equity and economic opportunity across the Greater Seattle region with a least 10 to 15 years of senior-level leadership managing comprehensive philanthropy, donor marketing, and digital communications programs. Proven experience in raising significant philanthropic gifts with an ability to hire, supervise, motivate, and retain large diverse teams will be important. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent professional experience is desired.

How To Apply

To be considered for this opportunity, please send a letter of interest and resume to: anc@campbellcompany.com.

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