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The Organization

AFR has been called “the leading voice for Wall Street accountability” in Washington. Help us continue and grow this important work.

Our organization played a leading role in winning passage of the Dodd Frank Financial Reform bill and the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and we are continuing the fight to create a financial system that deconstructs systemic racism and inequality, and promotes a just and sustainable economy.  Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund (AFREF)’s staff effectively advances the agenda of a coalition of more than 200 consumer, civil rights, labor, community-based, and other organizations, along with academics and other experts, working together to advance this fundamentally important part of the economic and racial justice agenda.

Position Overview

AFREF invites nominations and applications for a Managing Director of Campaigns and Communications.  As a key member of the senior leadership team and reporting to the Executive Director, the Managing Director will lead campaigns and communications work to increase our impact and capacity to drive change. She/he/they will partner with AFREF’s leadership to build connectivity within teams, across the organization, and with coalition partners and will bring an inclusive management style that supports staff members to achieve their highest potential and is grounded in principles of equity and inclusion.

   Job responsibilities include:

·       Leading and advising a team of AFREF staff in Campaigns and Communications on all aspects of leveraging resources to build public will and power to fight for critical economic policy reform

·       Establishing a clear narrative and framework that ties together AFREF’s diverse portfolio of work

·       Developing and advancing campaigns that grow the capacity and power of the organization, tour coalition and coalition partners, and create the public and political will for policy change

·       Provide mentorship and management to communications and campaign staff that helps build and sustain a strong culture of inclusion, growth, and performance at all levels

·       Identify, build, and nurture external strategic partnerships that help to advance key policy objectives

   Ideal candidates will have:

·       A deep commitment to economic and racial justice

·       15 plus years of relevant experience, including five years of leadership and management experience in a mission-driven, fast-paced, high-performance environment

·       An understanding of the nuances of both communications and campaign management and ability to bring relevant content expertise and lived experience to AFREF’s work to advance economic justice

·       Demonstrated experience designing, operationalizing, and leading effective campaign and communications strategies that impact public policy; ability to identify strategic opportunities

·       Experience with and enthusiasm for mentorship and staff development; demonstrated commitment to responsive, accountable leadership and proactively managing others to take ownership, initiative, and action

·       A record of innovation in communications and advocacy.

·       Proven track record of building and sustaining partnerships and alliances with diverse organizations and stakeholders

·       Exceptional communication skills including compelling public-speaking and persuasive writing skills with the ability to translate complex, technical issues into accessible language for wider audiences, including the media, senior officials, coalition partners, and donors;

·       Knowledge of financial and economic policy, and of the federal legislative and regulatory context

The salary range for this position is $105k-120k plus benefits and will be determined based on experience.

How To Apply

This search is being conducted by the talent strategy firm, NPAG. Given the timing of our nation’s upcoming presidential election, we will accept applications through December 15, 2020. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), and where you learned of the position should be sent to: AFR-MD@npag.com. In order 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. AFREF is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Organization

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation is a private, charitable foundation established as an independent entity by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina in 2000. Over the past two decades we have been honored to work with – and support – organizations, government entities, and community partnerships across the state, investing $150 million in North Carolina through more than 1,100 grants, collaborations, and special initiatives.

While our mission has remained largely unchanged, our strategies and priorities have shifted over time, reflecting what we have learned about both our organization and what is happening around us. At our core, we are focused on investing in systemic changes that address the key drivers of health. We also maintain a commitment to give voice to people at a local level and meet communities where they are.

Position Overview

Our grantees transform communities by naming and addressing root-cause inequities to improve health. We are seeking a colleague with a commitment to racial equity and movement building to support our grantees in their work to change systems and conditions at the community level to improve health equity in our state. We want a leader who will thrive in and contribute to a collaborative environment and work cross-functionally with a politically and culturally diverse network of grantees and partners to implement, learn from, and refine our approach. This is a new position that will support our organization’s commitment to more specifically advancing racial equity to achieve our goal of making North Carolina one of the healthiest states in the nation in a generation.

You will be responsible for managing a body of work that includes multiple grantees, vendors, and other external partnerships across our four focus areas: Healthy Food, Early Childhood, Oral Health, and Healthy Communities. In addition, you’ll work as a partner to others on our program, communications, learning and operations teams as we diversify our network of grantees and make our grantmaking practices and processes more equitable. We will work together as a team, and with our grantees, to build a diverse and inclusive movement to elevate equity as a shared priority in our state. The approach of the Foundation is to:

• Identify and act on inequities at the root-cause level, with an explicit focus on racial equity;

• Amplify community voice; elevate the experience and wisdom of, and accountability to, those who experience inequities;

• Advance health equity as a shared priority in our organization, grantee communities, and state.

What You’ll Do

Support grantees and teammates as a thought partner and advocate.

• Engage directly with grantees – at the individual level, and in cohorts – to support their work through capacity building, connections to resources, and facilitating introductions to support their goals with a particular focus on making programming and systems change work more equitable and inclusive of community voice.

• Manage a dynamic portfolio of consultant relationships and contracts. Provide end-to-end management including needs assessment, scoping, developing RFPs, contracting, and contract oversight.

• Plan and implement meaningful and reflective touchpoints (convenings, meetings, etc.) with internal and external stakeholders to support peer-to-peer connections and influence the work of the Foundation.

• Lead with influence externally and internally, including: mentoring and engaging other staff; creating space for all to participate in learning and relationship building; and providing oversight to contractors, interns, or others as assigned.

Support individuals and organizations—both internally and externally—to implement, learn from, and evolve our grantmaking strategies to develop, deepen, and spread knowledge about practices that advance health equity.

• Contribute to strategy development and grantmaking activities across our focus areas to develop a diverse organizational network and grantmaking practices that support equity.

• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement with respect to both strategy and operations to enhance grantee experience, engage in learning, and increase impact.

• Develop learning and feedback loops to identify and adapt to emerging needs and develop insights to influence strategy.

• Build internal buy-in and support for necessary changes to address emerging needs, trends, and context to both flexibly design and adapt grantmaking and other support for stronger impact.

• Participate in meetings, convenings, and site visits around the state and nationally to represent the Foundation, stay current on new developments, influence the field, and bring back takeaways to the team to refine process, programming, and strategy.

Qualities We Love

• Experience in community organizing, advocacy, advancing equitable practices in collaborations or organizations, movement building, and/or leadership development with an interest in developing new areas of expertise to support the mission.

• Highly collaborative with deep listening skills and an asset-based approach; a champion for inclusion and collaboration.

• Identifies and supports activities with an “all-hands-on-deck” spirit.

• Commitment to systems change grounded by connection to community.

• Oriented to supporting success of the team, grantees, and other external partners.

• Able to delegate and work collaboratively on a team while supporting professional growth of colleagues; committed to increasing our culture of teamwork.

• Brings curiosity and willingness to participate in our organization’s ongoing cultural transformation to advance a racial equity.

• Rooted in North Carolina.

Hiring Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• 5 years’ experience in program management or demonstrated impact in community, with a strong preference for experiencing supporting organizations to implement strategies that increase racial equity.

• Knowledge, networks, and experience in the social sector.

• Strong writing and relationship development skills.

• Ability to both prioritize and manage multiple bodies of work, stakeholders, and deadlines.

Please note that the Foundation is currently implementing workplace and travel restrictions consistent with national and state guidance on COVID-19. Our offices are projected to be closed for on-site activities through at least June, 2021. Once we resume face-to-face work, this position will require ability to travel frequently – as much as 50% in-state and 10% outside North Carolina and including weekly team meetings in Durham. 

How To Apply

Visit: https://www.bcbsncfoundation.org/about/join-our-team/
Please include at the end of your resume a one paragraph explanation of why you are a strong fit for the position (no cover letters please).
The posting will close at midnight on Monday, December 7.
Consistent with social distancing practices in place at Blue Cross NC, the selection process will be conducted via video conference.

The Organization

The Kresge Foundation is one of the top 20 largest private foundations in the U.S. Our staff of over 100 employees works to expand opportunities in America’s cities for people with low incomes. We do this through grantmaking and social investing nationally in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and placed-based work in Detroit, Memphis, New Orleans, and other parts of the country.

Our state-of-the-art headquarters maintains an array of energy-efficient, water-conserving and health-promoting features. The foundation also operates an office in Detroit’s Midtown district.

About the position

The Program Officer for Education will assist in the design and implementation of a grantmaking program that seeks to increase postsecondary attainment in cities while eliminating gaps for low-income students and students of color, especially African Americans, Latinx, Native Americans, Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders, and other under-represented groups.

Kresge’s Education Team supports both college access and success, through collaborative, practical, and flexible investments that emphasize investee relationships. The team is committed to racial equity and racial justice and has three main strategies:

•                Urban Pathways to College, which focuses on postsecondary access for traditionally aged African American, Latinx, Native American, Asian American/Pacific Islander students, and adults returning to postsecondary education.

•                Capacity Building for Student Success, which supports institutions focused on low-income and under-represented students, such as community colleges, Minority Serving Institutions, public institutions and special mission institutions, to enhance student success through better advising, improved data analytics, enhanced business models, more clear transfer pathways, and stronger leadership, et al.

•                Urban Higher Education Ecosystems, which seeks to strengthen an entire city or metropolitan area’s ability to increase cross-sectoral and systemic approaches to increasing college attainment for its community.

The team works across the nation, but has four focus states (California, Florida, Texas, and Michigan) and oversees Kresge’s only international work in South Africa. The team also works in the Foundation’s focus cities of Detroit, Memphis, and New Orleans.

This is an exciting time for postsecondary philanthropy. A large group of regional and national foundations have worked collaboratively with nonprofit and governmental partners to increase postsecondary access and success. College enrollment and attainment rates have increased steadily, and a number of successful innovations have emerged. Nonetheless, race-based, and other equity gaps remain persistent, many promising reforms and innovations have yet to scale significantly, and COVID-19 has dramatically affected how students with low incomes access and persist in college.

The team seeks Program Officer candidates with a strong experience and a demonstrated commitment to low-income people, social justice, and the eradication of race-based and other equity gaps in education. Our grantmaking areas have included:

•                Advising

•                City-based efforts to improve local college access and success

•                Community Colleges

•                College Access programs

•                Data analytics

•                Developmental education

•                Higher education technology

•                Institutional advancement

•                Minority Serving Institutions

•                Non-academic barriers to student success

•                Public higher education

•                South African higher education policy

•                State higher education systems

•                Transfer and articulation

•                U.S. federal, state, and local higher education policy

The individual filling this position will report to the managing director and work in close partnership with other members of the Education Team, as well as with the foundation’s Grants Management Team, Communications Team and Social Investment Practice, a team that uses loans, loan guarantees and deposits in support of Kresge program goals.

The position is based in metropolitan Detroit.

Primary responsibilities

1.     With the Education Program managing director and team, contribute to grantmaking strategy development for the program. Contribute to the team’s program development.

2.     Participate in funder and cross-sector collaboratives to achieve program objectives.

3.     Contribute to the team’s development of criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the portfolio and participate in the evaluation of the results.

4.     With other team members, have individual and collective responsibility for reaching annual investment and grant targets.

5.     Obtain, maintain, and share a high level of knowledge of the most effective strategies and current thinking in the field: What works? What are the most effective and /or innovative ways to support the work? What are effective strategies to implement with partners?

6.     Participate in national networks, affinity groups, and other external efforts to advance the program’s strategies and the team’s standing within the higher education field.

7.     Interact with other Education grant makers, nonprofit leaders, and public and private sector stakeholders active in postsecondary education to assess developments in the field and strategic points for philanthropic engagement.

8.     Work with other Kresge program teams on mutually planned and developed collaborative efforts and represent the team on internal foundation working groups and committees.

9.     Prepare, individually and with other team members, strategy papers and other written materials for the foundation’s management and Board of Trustees.

10.  Develop grant outcomes and evaluation criteria for one’s own grants; review reports and interpret results; reach annual grants target; and identify potential grant opportunities through letters of inquiry and grant proposals.

11.  With the Social Investment Practice, evaluate the feasibility of alternative forms of capital support for organizations aligned with the program strategy and contribute to the program’s embrace of social investment tools.

12.  Within the team calendar, conduct site visits and partake of professional development opportunities.

13.  Demonstrate effective problem solving, decision-making and timely delivery on work products and deadlines.

14.  Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

•     Bachelor’s degree in relevant or related fields is required. MA or PhD in relevant field is strongly preferred.

•     Minimum of five years of experience and demonstrated leadership in relevant postsecondary education or related fields.

•     Experience in higher education reform, including any related background in urban planning or community development.

•     Strong commitment to the foundation’s vision, values, and equity goals with the ability to demonstrate that commitment in daily interactions.

•     Previous grantmaking or lending experience is preferred, but not required.

•     Excellent analytical and writing skills.

•     Experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategies to effect change.

•     Demonstrated financial analysis skills, including the ability to analyze audited financials, balance sheets, and business plans of nonprofit organizations; facility with complex financial instruments desirable.

•     Effective time-management and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload on deadline.

•     Experience in project development and management, budgets and work plans, and negotiation of contracts.

•     Strong communications skills and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak publicly and work effectively as a member of a team.

•     Experience working collaboratively across the nonprofit, private and public sectors.

•     Ability to undertake extensive (~30%) national and, on occasion, international (typically, South Africa), travel (the foundation has temporarily stopped domestic and international business travel due to the Coronavirus pandemic).

How To Apply

Application deadline for this position is 11:59pm EST on January 20, 2021

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

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Please note: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all Kresge staff are working remotely, and our Troy and Detroit offices remain closed until further notice. Kresge staff will not be traveling or attending in-person meetings during this time. Thank you for your understanding.

The Organization
The history of Rowan SOM has its beginnings in 1976, when the UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine was founded by legislation authorizing a new osteopathic medical school in southern New Jersey. Gaining approval for the legislation was not easy. Thanks to the persistence and energy of those who advocated for the legislation, namely Senator Joseph Maressa, Dr. Howard Levine and Dr. Joseph Riley, the legislation was approved and a “school without walls” was created. Since then, there have been countless milestones, accolades and remarkable growth in new programs, faculty, staff and students. The campus has also experienced tremendous growth, expanding from one building in 1977 to four dynamic centers dedicated to teaching, healing and discovering. As a result of the New Jersey Medical and Health Sciences Education Restructuring Act of 2012, UMDNJ was disbanded; the school became part of Rowan University on July 1, 2013. It is now known as Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, or RowanSOM.

To initiate the original educational program of UMDNJ, a plan was developed to use the basic science facilities at Rutgers Medical School (now Robert Wood Johnson Medical School) in Piscataway for the first two years of the curriculum, and affiliated community hospitals in southern New Jersey for the last two years. Shortly thereafter, on September 7, 1977, the first class with 24 students began its osteopathic medical training.

RowanSOM’s first affiliate and its current principal teaching hospital is Jefferson Health New Jersey, with divisions in Stratford, Cherry Hill and Washington Township. Relationships with other teaching hospitals developed later and, today, the major clinical affiliates are Lourdes Health System (Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Camden and Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County in Willingboro) and Inspira Health Network in Bridgeton, Elmer, Vineland and Woodbury. Clinical affiliates include Christ Hospital in Jersey City; Cooper University Hospital in Camden; Atlantic Health in Morristown and Summit; and Meridian Health System in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Over the years, the school has greatly expanded. In 1987, it opened the Specialty Care Center, today known as the Rowan Medicine Building. In 1989, the Primary Care Center building, now known as the University Educational Center, was purchased. In July of 1990, RowanSOM completed the first phase of the Science Center and became a unified four-year campus in Stratford, two full years ahead of schedule. In the fall of 1993, the Academic Center was opened and completed the campus. Additions, renovations and capital improvements continue to provide students with state-of-the-art teaching facilities.

Position Overview

We are seeking to fill a full-time position for Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in our nationally acclaimed School of Osteopathic Medicine
The Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs provides leadership for the planning and implementation of all components of the academic programs’ administration for the medical school. This includes oversight and supervision of the divisions of Alumni Engagement, Assessment, Center for Teaching and We are seeking to fill a full-time position for Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in our nationally acclaimed School of Osteopathic Medicine.

The Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs provides leadership for the planning and implementation of all components of the academic programs’ administration for the medical school. This includes oversight and supervision of the divisions of Alumni Engagement, Assessment, Center for Teaching and Learning, Curriculum, Registrar and Student Affairs. The Senior Associate Dean leads these divisions to meet RowanSOM’s mission to “develop clinically skillful, compassionate and culturally competent physicians from diverse backgrounds who are grounded in our osteopathic philosophy and ready to meet future healthcare workforce needs.” To read more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/index.html . This role reports directly to the Dean and is a key member of the Dean’s Cabinet.

The Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine is located in Stratford, NJ, 20 minutes away from the city of Philadelphia.

QUALIFICATIONS:
DO, MD, EdD or PhD; at least ten years of experience in undergraduate medical education; at least five years of academic administrative experience at a senior level including education, student affairs, management and administration.

Outstanding leadership, interpersonal communication, collaboration, team-building, and negotiation skills with a varied constituency (students, faculty, chairs, staff) are essential. Ability to work with people from diverse racial, ethnic, gender identity, and socioeconomic backgrounds and adapt a flexible leadership style for multiple cultural environments with a strong knowledge of racial health disparities. Experience with the osteopathic medical school landscape is preferred. Experience in education, admissions, academic accreditation, student affairs, management and administration strongly preferred.

How To Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at the Rowan University job site: https://jobs.rowan.edu/en-us/job/494848/senior-associate-dean-for-academic-afairs- school-of-osteopathic-medicine-stratford

Applications should contain a letter of interest that includes a clear description of qualifications, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy.  Applicant review will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is hired.

The Organization

The Alliance for Early Success is a national nonprofit that works with early childhood policy advocates at the state level to ensure that every child, birth through eight, has an equal opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

Position Overview

The Alliance for Early Success is seeking a policy director/senior policy director who is passionate about the early years and is eager to help advocates across the country advance state policies that improve outcomes for all young children. We’re looking for someone to join a team that’s committed to continually becoming a more antiracist organization and believes the only way we’ll be successful is through policy changes that dismantle the structural racism and sexism that causes disparity from the beginning.

The Alliance for Early Success convenes and supports a community of early-childhood advocates spanning all 50 states and the District of Columbia, which ensures these allies have the connections and resources they need to secure the crucial state funding and policies that provide children what they need in the early years to realize their full potential for a lifetime. We provide our state allies the latest strategy, research, and expertise from our national allies. We organize peer learning opportunities that help them replicate success and avoid pitfalls. We provide almost $8 million in annual grants to help them build capacity and stability. And – above all – we listen to where they are, where they’re trying to go, and how we can fuel that mission.

Funded by many of the leading investors in early childhood philanthropy, the Alliance’s unique support of state advocacy is crucial to the field.

About the role:

In this role, you will cultivate authentic partnerships within our network, seize opportunities, champion equity, guide strategy, foster connections, help grantees apply for and execute Alliance grants, and leverage your issue-area expertise – all in pursuit of state policies that expand funding and improve outcomes for young children and their families.

In this job you will:

• • Collaborate with the Alliance team to create a powerful community of early childhood advocates – one that secures equitable state policies and investments that are essential for every child in every state to succeed
  • Connect our state allies with resources and expertise from national expert organizations within and beyond the Alliance network so they can accelerate and amplify their efficacy
  • Provide strategic consultation and manage peer learning opportunities on policy issues and advocacy strategies
  • Manage a portfolio of grantees that represent both state and national allies
  • Be a part of the team that decides grant allocations that are strategic and effective to maximize the impact of the investments
  • Provide expertise on prioritized policy issues so that the Alliance and its allies have current, sound, and actionable guidance

Some benefits of working at the Alliance include:

• • Strong remote culture — we were virtual long before COVID – that provides flexibility, promotes connections without proximity, and prioritizes regular opportunities for in-person connection
  • The opportunity to work with a team of high-impact, low-ego pros who are passionate about progress
  • A flexible vacation policy that includes all federal holidays and the last week of the year
  • A generous retirement plan

To be successful in the role, you’ll need:  

• • A self-managed and entrepreneurial workstyle that thrives in a less structured but highly accountable organizational culture
  • A demonstrated interest in and ability to understand and address the needs of diverse communities (experience implementing/facilitating racial equity work is a plus)
  • A proven track record of working effectively across political parties in advocacy, policy, or government entities
  • A relentless focus on outcomes and the ability to pivot when opportunity strikes
  • The ability to cultivate community by building personal relationships
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • The ability to travel regularly (when safe travel is again possible)
  • A minimum of five years’ experience in policy areas related to Alliance policy framework (expertise in family economic security, maternal and child health, and/or child welfare is a plus)
  • A bachelor’s degree (a master’s degree is a plus)

The Alliance for Early Success understands diversity strengthens organizational decision making. We are working to diversify our team and strongly encourage members of traditionally under-represented communities to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ-identified people, gender-nonconforming people, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people who speak a language in addition to English.

Position Type: Full Time, Permanent, Remote
Compensation: Competitive and Commensurate with Experience
Reports to: Executive Director

To Apply:

Send a cover letter that highlights your ability to be successful in the role along with a resume to careers@earlysuccess.org. Also, we’d love to hear where you heard about this position.

The Organization

Mission Investors Exchange (MIE) is the leading impact investing network for foundations dedicated to deploying capital for social and environmental change. With over 250 members, we provide resources, inspiration, and connections to help our members increase the scale and impact of their impact investing practice. Members come to MIE for best practices, new investment opportunities, deal partnerships, and innovations in impact investing around the world.

MIE was founded over 15 years ago by a group of foundation leaders who shared a vision: to activate their dollars beyond grantmaking. Many of the pioneering individuals whose ideas blossomed together around a table are still engaged in the work. However, their efforts have developed into a large, professional community of foundations that relies on MIE for education and the curated information they need to succeed in the growing and cutting-edge field of impact investing.

Our work has an outstanding impact on the field. One thing our members consistently communicate is that they appreciate the time we take to make authentic connections. We build strong relationships with the organizations in our network in order to connect individuals with each other and with the knowledge they need to create more impact. The peer-to-peer connections that were the beginnings of MIE remain in place to this day and our members are stronger as they continue to learn from each other.

Through its iterations over the years, a north star of MIE has been to keep the impact in impact investing. A critical piece of that commitment, particularly in the past three years, has been to ensure that racial equity is a key part of our programming and the way we demonstrate our approach to the work. This is reflected in such activities as our investment opportunity forums, our social media engagement, and in program sessions that we create or participate in ourselves as speakers. We have a deep commitment to racial equity, acknowledge that this is an ongoing effort, and are still doing the work to build out the internal systems and methods needed to carry out our commitment.

Learn more about Mission Investors Exchange members and its work at www.missioninvestors.org.

Position Overview

As a key member of the organization, the Associate, Member Experience, will support the critical functions of member and partner engagement and membership strategy and operations. She/He/They will be a key driver in a range of membership engagement opportunities, such as membership development and onboarding, virtual convenings and programs, and working groups. A primary responsibility will be managing projects and utilizing customer relationship management (CRM) tools to leverage member data and reporting. Given the role and responsibilities, She/He/They will be a critical bridge, weaving information across our remotely located team and among members. The Associate will report directly to the Senior Vice President, Member and Partner Engagement, although their work will require Her/Him/Them to have a close working relationship with the Director, Membership.

The Associate will use project management skills and self-driven entrepreneurial spirit to propel core membership functions in several ways, bringing in expertise and critical thinking skills to strengthen, improve and codify systems and processes as needed. She/He/They will be exceptionally detail-oriented, particularly with written communication and project management.

The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Membership Services:

•  Assist in managing member-related processes that elevate the member experience, such as the new member onboarding process from application to matriculation and the member renewal process including, but not limited to the following:
  • Support members directly;
  • Run and manage member progress reports, monitor membership dashboard, and check data accuracy;
  • Draft and partner with the Knowledge and Communications team on membership communications, such as the renewal campaign and annual survey;
• Collaborate regularly with senior staff to strategize key next steps for membership engagement;
• Engage with other team members to ensure member data is accurate in the CRM (Salesforce experience, highly preferred) and digital platforms (Google);
• Conduct background research for meetings, prospect sourcing;
• Support the development and maintenance of MIE’s annual membership calendar;
• Provide administrative support for membership engagement, such as scheduling and note-taking.

Member Engagement:

• Act as a strategic thought partner with the SVP and the Director, Membership, providing insights and reflections on the member experience
• Provide program management and logistics for member and partner engagement opportunities, such as Working Groups, Open Mics, and other member activities; participate in meetings with members and partners, taking notes, creating and analyzing results of evaluations and surveys, and providing feedback to colleagues;
• Project management for key member events, including logistics, communication, and on-the-ground support;
• Engage thoughtfully through email, social media and other communication channels to connect members with relevant resources;
• Provide member assistance including answering member inquiries about impact investing.

Key Membership Operations:

• Manage member profiles and relevant data in Salesforce – eventually acting as primary point of contact for a portfolio of members while simultaneously supporting the member portfolios of other colleagues;
• Ensure that member data in Salesforce is accurate and robust in order to meet the needs of MIE as a membership organization;
• Manage and maintain regular member-related reports and dashboards in Salesforce to help drive strategy, and track progress against key performance indicators, for membership services and engagement;
• Collaborate with SVP and Director, Membership to set key performance indicators and reflect regularly to ensure the team is providing high-quality service to members;
• Manage and improve various member-related processes and timelines in order to provide the highest level of service for MIE members;
• Support new member prospecting processes through independent research and information gathering.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess most of the following qualifications:

Experience

• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required;

Project Management

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with an overall execution orientation;
• Ability to create clear and workable project plans, communicate those plans clearly to others, and manage themselves and others towards deadlines;
• Proficiency with project management software, preferably Asana; OR demonstrated competency with similar technology tools;

Communication

• Enjoys talking with and helping people. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively represent MIE to stakeholders through clear, compelling and concise communication;
• Innate ability to build meaningful relationships through strong interpersonal skills;
• A positive customer service mindset, high level of professional discretion and ability to recognize and follow appropriate levels of confidentiality;

Technology Experience

• Experience leveraging Salesforce (or other CRM) data and analytics in order to monitor progress towards organizational goals;
• Proficient and comfortable with technology and specific platforms – CRM (Salesforce, highly preferred), Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint), and Google Drive applications;
• Open and willing to learn new technology, as needed;

Mindset and Working Style

• Proactive, self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset;
• Ability to creatively problem-solve, communicate, and act calmly and decisively during times of ambiguity or change;
• Learning orientation with a sense of professional curiosity; interest in seeking and providing feedback and new information consistently to strengthen own performance and that of team;
• Approaches work with a “can-do” attitude;

Intellectual Curiosity

• Deep interest and/or experience in social impact investing, philanthropy, or membership organizations;
• Experience in a member serving organization preferred;

Analytic Skills

• Sharp critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to assess quickly, develop insights and solutions, with aptitude to apply the learnings to a larger context;
• Ability to develop technical reports and use qualitative and quantitative information for strategic planning and decision-making.

Compensation

MIE offers a competitive salary for this position, commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 403(b) retirement plan with matching, along with other elective options.

How To Apply

MIE values the unique traits that diverse backgrounds and experience bring to the work. Qualified and interested individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please email a cover letter and resume to Rina Han, Managing Director of Sun Han Consulting, at rina@sunhanconsulting.com.

Mission Investors Exchange is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MIE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

The Organization

The Colorado Trust
The Colorado Trust (The Trust) is a grantmaking foundation dedicated to ensuring all Coloradans have the opportunity to thrive. When the nonprofit PSL Healthcare Corporation was sold to a for-profit organization in 1985, the proceeds of the sale were used to create The Trust. Since then, The Trust has provided funding and resources to people and organizations across Colorado that are working to make positive changes in their communities. We work side by side with Coloradans, including people who have been left out of decision-making and are directly impacted by hardships. The Trust also provides grants and support to organizations advocating for local and statewide policies that have a positive impact on people’s well-being.

The Trust strives to maintain a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Position Overview

General description
The vice president of grants is responsible for the strategic direction of the Grants department’s grantmaking, grants management and policy-related activities to advance The Trust’s vision to achieve health equity for all Coloradans. This position is also responsible for assuring the day-to-day management and supervision of all remote and on-site department staff, and for effectively supervising the operations of the department. The vice president of grants is a member of The Trust’s senior staff team, has significant supervisory and management responsibilities, is a hands-on team leader who works collaboratively across all departments of The Trust and in cross-disciplinary teams, is outcomes- and process-oriented, and is results-driven. The vice president of grants serves as an employee at will of The Trust.

Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with staff at multiple levels in the organization, oversee, support and continue to develop current and future grantmaking strategies; assure alignment with the foundation’s goals as well as efficiency across all grantmaking activities
• Develop and oversee the operational strategy for the Grants department
• Oversee, develop and support the execution of goals, performance indicators and strategic plans for the Grants department’s strategies, employees and partners, including consultants and contractors
• Lead grant strategies towards achieving outcomes while learning, evolving and improving the strategies as needed
• Assure that strategic learning occurs across all of the grantmaking strategies
• Work with department staff to support all grantees in deepening their understanding of health equity in their communities, including their understanding of how health is affected by the complex interplay of systemic racism, classism, sexism and other systems of oppression, and the way policies create and maintain those systems
• Establish policies, procedures and practices for the effective management of Trust grantmaking strategies, community and grantee partnerships
• Hire and supervise consultants and contractors who support The Trust’s work; or, when appropriate, provide advice/input on such hiring and supervision decisions
• Work with the president & chief executive officer, as well as the vice president & chief financial officer, to manage budgets for The Trust’s annual grantmaking, grant strategies and department-level operations
• Oversee the development and presentation of grantmaking strategy recommendations and reports to The Trust’s board of trustees for consideration
• Work with the Research, Evaluation & Strategic Learning department on the development of evaluations and publications tied to grantmaking strategies
• Work with the Communications department to assure that communications advance and support The Trust’s grant strategies
• Work with the Finance & Operations department to assure that fiscal practices advance and support Trust grant strategies, and work with Grants department colleagues to support strategy budget responsibilities
• Keep The Trust’s senior staff team and board of trustees updated on grantmaking strategies
• Develop and maintain strategic external partnerships with stakeholders, nonprofits, community leaders and residents, governmental agencies, foundations and other entities
• Look for opportunities to partner with other funders to strengthen Trust grantmaking strategies and further its health equity vision
• Support and advance the professional development of Grants department staff
• Serve on national, state and local committees, boards and working groups
• Serve on Trust internal committees and working groups as requested
• Maintain confidentiality with respect to the business and affairs of the foundation
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
The vice president of grants shall be a person who has:

• Significant executive management experience
• Significant experience with or understanding of philanthropy and foundations
• Demonstrated skill and experience in leading and supporting collaborative teams and teamwork
• Demonstrated experience in or understanding of working with remote staff to create a cohesive organizational identity, culture and structure
• Awareness of and ability to understand and support community organizing approaches and how these support change
• Demonstrated knowledge of health equity, social justice and social determinants of health, and an understanding of and appreciation for how these affect people’s lives
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills that will result in the efficient and effective functioning of the Grants department
• Ability to think and act analytically and strategically in the design, implementation and execution of grantmaking strategies and related projects
• Knowledge and understanding of how local, regional, state, and federal policies and systems create and maintain health inequities for those most affected, and how systems change occurs
• Awareness of and respect for cultural differences across populations, communities and geographic areas, and an appreciation of the social and cultural histories of communities participating in grant strategies
• Understanding of group dynamics, adult learning, conflict resolution practices and ways that social change occurs, both in an organization and in communities in which it works
• The ability to navigate inherent tensions and power differentials between a private foundation and grassroots community organizing, policy, advocacy and leadership development strategies
• Understanding of (or the ability to learn) how a private foundation may use its own levers of power in support of community and grantee priorities
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Proven leadership skills and an ability to guide, direct and coach Grants department staff to achieve excellence
• Experience and proficiency with technology, Microsoft applications, project management and video-conferencing tools (e.g., Basecamp, Salesforce, Zoom), budgeting and accounting software (e.g., Intacct, Concur), and payroll and staff management software (e.g., Paylocity)
• Experience with social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter)
• Ability to represent The Trust in public and community settings, make presentations and communicate effectively with grantees, partners, media and other stakeholders
• Ability to maintain cooperative, supportive and productive relationships with Trust staff and trustees, grantees, community members and other funders, and to work well as a team player across all departments of The Trust
• Ability to understand and communicate The Trust’s vision of achieving health equity for all Coloradans.

Salary range
$204,000 – $227,000 annually. The Trust offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

To apply
Please submit a detailed letter of interest and résumé, combined in a single Microsoft Word (.docx) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) file. Electronic submission by email to humanresources@coloradotrust.org is preferred. Alternatively, submissions may be sent via fax to (303) 839-9034; or, via mail to:

The Colorado Trust
Attn: Human Resources
1600 Sherman St.
Denver, CO 80203

The deadline to apply for this position is end of day on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020.

The Trust seeks talented, team-oriented individuals, dedicated to our goal of advancing the health and well-being of the people of Colorado. Additionally, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome a diversity of perspectives and experiences among our staff. For more information, please visit www.coloradotrust.org.

The Organization

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 Overview

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is seeking a strong Texas Director of Development (DOD) as we execute on our ambitious conservation goals. A trusted name in conservation within the state and beyond, The Nature Conservancy in Texas has worked since 1964 to protect the state’s cherished landscapes and develop sound science to support ecology, economy, public health and equity. With a strong and talented staff of 48, a diverse Board of Trustees comprised of 16 members and 13 honorary Trustees from around the state, 2 main offices, 6 remote offices and a resilient, robust program in place, this role offers a unique opportunity to design and implement a strategic fundraising approach to support Texas’ conservation priorities—and to help shape a resilient, equitable future for the Lone Star State.  The DOD reports directly to the Texas State Director and is a critical member of the Texas Management Team.

·        Works with Texas staff and colleagues around the world to recommend and implement donor-driven fundraising strategies that maximize overall giving to the Conservancy and secures annual fundraising goals of $9 million per year in donations and planned gifts to fund the Conservancy high-priority conservation projects in Texas.  The DOD recruits, develops, inspires, and manages a team of high-performing fundraising and support professionals and plans and implements a comprehensive fundraising and development program that raises significant philanthropic resources from foundations, corporations, and individuals.

·        Establishes, implements and tracks measures and indicators of fundraising progress and success.  Manages a team of 10 fundraising professionals and reinforces compliance and consistency with related organizational policies and procedures.  They lead diverse activities, develop complex processes, achieve project outcomes, and initiate solutions to improve the effectiveness of the Texas Chapter’s fundraising strategy.

·        Provides senior leadership to establish fundraising campaigns and works with senior staff to establish and execute annual and multi-year fundraising goals and plans for the Texas Chapter.

·        Ensures the philanthropy work is a collaborative and well-integrated effort across the Texas Chapter. Works closely with Finance, Conservation and Communications Programs in developing fundraising, messaging and marketing strategies and providing guidance for funding proposals and related materials.

·        Informs chapter budget planning to align with market potential and funding opportunities.

·        Develops a written development plan for identified conservation priority areas, including specific funding opportunities aligned with strategies.  Assesses effectiveness of the chapter’s development plan in support of conservation goals.

·        Leads, inspires, and manages the 10-member Texas Chapter’s Development Team to achieve relationship-building and funding objectives.  Sets and meets fundraising objectives, evaluates results and develops effective strategies as needed; recruits, develops, and retains high-performing staff and nurtures effective team collaboration; and directly manages a portfolio of high-level donors and/or fundraising volunteers.

·        Works closely with the Texas Chapter Board of Trustees to maximize its role in major gift fundraising and collaborates with the State Director and Trustees in the identification, recruitment, onboarding and development of new volunteer leaders.

·        Actively fosters collaboration with The Nature Conservancy’s Worldwide Office, and with fundraising programs of other chapters to achieve the Conservancy’s goals.

Desired Skills & Experience

·        Bachelor’s degree and 8 years related experience, including experience working at a senior level.

·        Experience asking for and closing major gifts.

·        Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents including major donors, foundations, and corporations.

·        Experience in developing and delivering budgetary responsibilities.

·        Experience in developing accurate fundraising projections.

·        Experience managing and supervising a multidisciplinary team.

·        Experience working in a large, complex, not-for-profit organization

·        Experience, coursework, or other training in principles, practices, and procedures of private gift fundraising or relevant field.

How To Apply

To view the full position description and apply, please visit https://careers.nature.org and search for job ID# 49154 in the keyword search or apply directly here. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received, and the position will remain open until filled.  If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Please visit our career center for a full list of all our open positions globally – new positions are posted often!

The Organization

Wellspring Climate Initiative (WCI) seeks to avoid the worst impacts of climate change by dramatically reducing global greenhouse gas emissions and accelerating the transition to a clean energy future. The Climate Initiative’s investments are aimed at decarbonizing the world economy as quickly as possible and are focused on the strategies and venues where philanthropy can have the highest impact. Wellspring Climate Initiative is active in multiple geographies based on opportunities for cost‐effective mitigation. WCI believes that solving climate change requires the adoption of ambitious, evidence-based policy solutions that transform markets, advance clean technology, and lead to large‐scale change. WCI is dedicated to building the political will and powerful coalitions needed to achieve these bold policy solutions. WCI was recently launched and is actively building its team. WCI is based in Irvine, California.

Wellspring Climate Initiative is part of the Wellspring Philanthropies and an initiative of Wellspring Philanthropic Fund (WPF), which opened its doors in 2001 with a mission to improve the realization of human rights and social and economic justice for all people. The organization is supported by donors who share a common belief in and respect for the inherent worth and dignity of every person. Further information can be found here: https://wpfund.org/.

Position Overview

The Data Scientist will lead the delivery of salient and credible data analyses and products to inform evidence-based strategies for climate change mitigation. They will be responsible for the synthesis and analysis of both internal and external datasets, under the supervision of the Director, Measurement Evaluation and Learning. They will develop and maintain reproducible data workflows and data products (including visualizations, reports, and dashboards). They will work closely with colleagues across WCI, and with external partners including data providers and grantees. They will be based in Irvine, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Wrangling and synthesis of large external datasets (e.g., climate scenarios) into clear, compelling data products to support decision-making needs. Products may include reports, presentations, or interactive dashboards.

• Integration and custom statistical analysis of diverse datasets relevant to climate change mitigation efforts (e.g., country-level emissions trajectories; global climate scenarios).

• Reproducible & appropriate analysis of internal financial and programmatic datasets to support decision-making needs.

• Develop and maintain data workflows (via GitHub) for both external and internal datasets.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of three-five years working in climate change data analytics or related field.

• Advanced degree in relevant field, including the statistical analysis of quantitative data.

• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in RStudio (including RShiny and RMarkdown), and GitHub is required. Knowledge of Python preferred.

• Familiarity with running custom scenarios in integrated assessment models (e.g., GCAM) preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in the handling and management of large and/or sensitive datasets; and the development of data visualization and synthesis products.

• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain close, collegial, and effective working relationships with colleagues and external collaborators.

• Willingness to engage in in-depth discussions about data/methodological validity, and to co-create analytical outputs.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The team member may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $80 – $100K.

Wellspring offers a very generous benefits package including payment of 100% of the health insurance premiums for employees (and 80% of the premiums for spouses, domestic partners, and qualified family members). Wellspring also offers other benefits including life insurance, long‐term disability protection, a group 401(k) retirement plan (with an employer match), support for continuing education, up to $5,250 in annual student loan repayment or college savings assistance for qualified dependents and is committed to providing transgender‐inclusive healthcare.

How To Apply

For employment consideration, please submit application to employment@wellspringclimate.org Subject Line: “[Your name]— Data Scientist.”

All applications must include:

• A resume
• A thoughtful cover letter, including salary requirements (specifying salary amount or range) and how you became aware of this opportunity
• Sample of R code, relevant to the position description

Wellspring’s Institutional Culture of Respect, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

WCI and WPF believe we are strengthened by the diversity of our staff, and welcome such diversity including race, gender identity or expression, educational attainment, disability, veteran status, and personal experience with the criminal justice system. WCI welcomes applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, and we strongly encourage people of color and persons with disabilities to apply. We actively cultivate an institutional culture that reflects the values of respect, equity, and inclusion that they seek through their work to amplify in the larger world. WCI and Wellspring hire, promote and retain employees based on their professional qualifications, demonstrated abilities and work performance, as well as on the degree to which these qualities are required in the employment positions made available by the Foundations’ service needs and business requirements. All personnel decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, discipline and discharge, are made without discrimination based on any protected characteristic as defined by law (e.g., race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, domestic partner status, veteran or military status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, and prior criminal convictions, as well as educational attainment.

NOTE: At this time our preference is that applicants have work authorization to work in the United States.

The application deadline is 12/18/2020. (Candidates selected for interview will be contacted following the end of the application period.)

No Phone Calls Please

The Organization

Wellspring Climate Initiative (WCI) seeks to avoid the worst impacts of climate change by dramatically reducing global greenhouse gas emissions and accelerating the transition to a clean energy future. The Climate Initiative’s investments are aimed at decarbonizing the world economy as quickly as possible and are focused on the strategies and venues where philanthropy can have the highest impact. Wellspring Climate Initiative is active in multiple geographies based on opportunities for cost‐effective mitigation. WCI believes that solving climate change requires the adoption of ambitious, evidence-based policy solutions that transform markets, advance clean technology, and lead to large‐scale change. WCI is dedicated to building the political will and powerful coalitions needed to achieve these bold policy solutions. WCI was recently launched and is actively building its team. WCI is based in Irvine, California. Wellspring Climate Initiative is part of the Wellspring Philanthropies and an initiative of Wellspring Philanthropic Fund (WPF), which opened its doors in 2001 with a mission to improve the realization of human rights and social and economic justice for all people. The organization is supported by donors who share a common belief in and respect for the inherent worth and dignity of every person. Further information can be found here: https://wpfund.org/.

Position Overview

The Data Scientist will lead the delivery of salient and credible data analyses and products to inform evidence-based strategies for climate change mitigation. They will be responsible for the synthesis and analysis of both internal and external datasets, under the supervision of the Director, Measurement Evaluation and Learning. They will develop and maintain reproducible data workflows and data products (including visualizations, reports, and dashboards). They will work closely with colleagues across WCI, and with external partners including data providers and grantees. They will be based in Irvine, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Wrangling and synthesis of large external datasets (e.g., climate scenarios) into clear, compelling data products to support decision-making needs. Products may include reports, presentations, or interactive dashboards.

• Integration and custom statistical analysis of diverse datasets relevant to climate change mitigation efforts (e.g., country-level emissions trajectories; global climate scenarios).

• Reproducible & appropriate analysis of internal financial and programmatic datasets to support decision-making needs.

• Develop and maintain data workflows (via GitHub) for both external and internal datasets.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The team member may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $80 – $100K.

Wellspring offers a very generous benefits package including payment of 100% of the health insurance premiums for employees (and 80% of the premiums for spouses, domestic partners, and qualified family members). Wellspring also offers other benefits including life insurance, long‐term disability protection, a group 401(k) retirement plan (with an employer match), support for continuing education, up to $5,250 in annual student loan repayment or college savings assistance for qualified dependents and is committed to providing transgender‐inclusive healthcare

How To Apply

Wellspring’s Institutional Culture of Respect, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

WCI and WPF believe we are strengthened by the diversity of our staff, and welcome such diversity including race, gender identity or expression, educational attainment, disability, veteran status, and personal experience with the criminal justice system. WCI welcomes applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, and we strongly encourage people of color and persons with disabilities to apply. We actively cultivate an institutional culture that reflects the values of respect, equity, and inclusion that they seek through their work to amplify in the larger world. WCI and Wellspring hire, promote and retain employees based on their professional qualifications, demonstrated abilities and work performance, as well as on the degree to which these qualities are required in the employment positions made available by the Foundations’ service needs and business requirements. All personnel decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, discipline and discharge, are made without discrimination based on any protected characteristic as defined by law (e.g., race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, domestic partner status, veteran or military status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, and prior criminal convictions, as well as educational attainment.

NOTE: At this time our preference is that applicants have work authorization to work in the United States.

The application deadline is 12/18/2020. (Candidates selected for interview will be contacted following the end of the application period.)

No Phone Calls Please