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Director of Individual Giving and Engagement, Management Leadership for Tomorrow

The Organization

Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) prepares men and women of color to secure career path post-college jobs that deliver economic mobility for their families, and then provides the social capital they need to become high-impact senior leaders who can transform our institutions and vulnerable communities.  Spanning college through mid-career, MLT’s programs have driven breakthrough results for more than 8,000 people of color and 130+ partner organizations including leading corporations, social-sector organizations and universities.

Position Overview

MLT is at a pivotal point in its growth trajectory.  Over 15 years, MLT has benefitted from the support of its corporate partners, loyal alumni, a dedicated board and an impressive network of individual and institutional donors.  With clarity in the philanthropic community that K-16 education is not reliably delivering economic mobility for people of color, third party validation that MLT’s interventions are solving that problem, and recognition that historic investments in attacking systemic inequities have fallen short, MLT is seeking to build its philanthropic engine to scale its impact and ensure that talented young people are able to go as far as their abilities and hard work can take them.

We are seeking a talented individual to add significant leverage to the capital raising efforts of our senior leadership team. Reporting to the Vice President, Finance & Development, the Director of Individual Giving and Engagement will be responsible for increasing the revenue from individual donors at all levels (6 + 7 figure investments from high net worth individuals, and mid-range and lower dollar donors). She/he will be responsible for leveraging MLT’s network to create a donor pipeline and develop solicitation and cultivation strategies to engage donors more fully in MLT.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead a comprehensive individual giving and engagement program that cultivates, solicits and stewards donors, especially leadership level donors.
  • Manage the expansion of MLT’s high net worth donor program, implementing systems and processes to build an effective pipeline of prospective donors.
  • Provide strategy and support to MLT leadership and board as they identify, prioritize, cultivate and engage high net worth individual donors.
  • Develop and implement a multifaceted stewardship program (including a robust calendar of high-level board and other VIP-hosted cultivation events and regular “personalized” communication) aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors.
  • Work closely with marketing and communications to maximize fundraising opportunities through messaging and collateral materials.
  • Work closely with the Alumni engagement team to engage alumni more fully in philanthropy as donors and brand ambassadors.

Qualifications

  • A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit management and fundraising.
  • Proven track record of cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding high net worth individuals, moving them through the pipeline from prospects to engaged donors.
  • Ability to develop and implement effective prospect donor strategy and compelling, persuasive audience centered communications.
  • Superior leadership and creative problem-solving skills, and an entrepreneurial and strategic approach to resource development, communications, administration and operations.
  • Experience effectively engaging and supporting a CEO, board of directors and other executives.
  • Passion for MLT’s mission and, ideally, experience with and insight into the communities of those we serve and the problems we are addressing.
  • Comfort working on a relatively small team, toggling between strategic thinking and digging into details.

How To Apply

Please apply directly to the position posted on our website, in order to facilitate communication and scheduling.

Philadelphia

Vice President, Learning and Evaluation, Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia

The Organization

Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia (Philanthropy Network) is a trusted hub for funders, social investors, and philanthropy support organizations in the Greater Philadelphia region who wish to maximize their social impact while aligning with other philanthropic partners to achieve scale and sustainability. Philanthropy Network creates opportunities to learn, connect, and lead change that centers racial equity across all social impact priorities and in their operations.

The following core values guides the operations of Philanthropy Network:

  •  Adaptive Leadership – taking action that is bold, nimble, and informed to seize opportunities and address the greatest challenges in our region.
  •  Equity – using philanthropy intentionally as a tool to address structural racism and all other inequities.
  •  Partnership – working with Philanthropy Network members and others to leverage resources, knowledge, and relationships while retaining the independence of individual organizational priorities.
  •   Openness – working with community in a way that is participative, transparent, and inclusive.
  •  Learning – learning from research, evidence, experimentation, and lived experiences to create systemic impact.
  •  Stewardship – transparent, responsible stewardship of resources guided by high standards of integrity and accountability.

Together, this network is a powerful force for progress in Greater Philadelphia, investing more than $500 million annually.

For more information on Philanthropy Network, please visit: https://www.philanthropynetwork.org.

Position Overview

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a cornerstone to its bold, evolving strategies, and an expression of its values, Philanthropy Network is deepening its investment in learning and evaluation to advance systemic change and in pursuit of a just and thriving Greater Philadelphia. To lead this work, Philanthropy Network is hiring a Vice President, Learning and Evaluation, who will report to the President.

The Vice President, Learning and Evaluation role is a compelling and evolving opportunity for a strategic, adaptable thinker and implementer who is deeply committed to centering racial equity, affirming intersectionality, and desires a role where they can put those values into action. The person will be an advocate for changing the traditional power dynamics in philanthropy and uplifting nonprofit and community voices. The Vice President, Learning and Evaluation will provide thought leadership on how Philanthropy Network’s learning programs can help organizations achieve their goals while integrating the importance of equity, inclusion, and liberation into programming.

The overall goal for learning and evaluation activities is to maximize the impact of the Network’s learning opportunities, which are delivered with a focus on professional and organizational readiness, organizational practice change, and long-term sustainability of newly adopted practices. This position will lead the design, implementation, innovation and evaluation of Philanthropy Network’s learning program strategy.

The Vice President must be proactive in voicing ideas and developing quality, innovative learning opportunities with the support of team member, while leveraging the connection between learning and social impact.

THE ROLE

Learning and Evaluation Strategy

  • Set the overall strategy for Philanthropy Network’s learning programs including but not exclusive to the Essentials in Effective Philanthropy; engaging staff and foundation boards, nonprofit partners, and other social impact organizations.
  •  Continuously update knowledge of trends pertaining to learning and actively centering racial equity and integrate this knowledge into the learning strategy.

Learning and Evaluation Implementation

  •  Develop high-quality learning opportunities that include in-person sessions, self-paced activities, group work, and rapidly increasing virtual learning opportunities.
  • Lead the planning and implementation of Philanthropy Network’s signature events, including but not exclusive to Philanthropy Network’s annual SPARX Conference.
  • Create mechanisms for evaluating and continuously informing the design of learning opportunities, incorporating feedback from participants regarding the impact of learning on individual and organizational practices.

Committees

  • Provide strategic oversight for Philanthropy Network’s Learning Committee and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee.

Thought Leadership

  • Author blog posts and provide oversight for thought leadership publications that support the advancement of effective philanthropy in our region.

Management and Oversight

  • Supervise learning program team members and manage outside consultants and content experts. This position does not currently have a direct report but will likely have direct reports in the near future.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Fearless imagination with the ability to think creatively about creating brave spaces for reflection, learning, and development.
  • Strategic thinker with a track record of operationalizing vision and strategy.
  • Track record of commitment to diversity, inclusion, and centering racial equity.
  • Experienced in delivering effective learning and professional development programs. Experience with virtual learning is a plus.
  • Self-aware, curious, and mission-centered with marked determination to make a meaningful impact on the world.
  • Propensity to thrive in environments of ambiguity and change until clarity and coherence emerges.
  • Comfort interacting with executive and senior leadership, including Philanthropy Network’s board as well as executive and senior leadership of philanthropic entities.
  • Advanced facilitation and presentation skills with the notable experience curating braves spaces for difficult conversations.
  • Intermediate to advance understanding of evaluation methods design, including but not exclusive to equitable and participatory evaluation for continuous improvement.
  • Ability to give and receive feedback graciously and use feedback for the betterment of the organization.
  • Excellent writing ability and verbal communications skills.

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE

At Philanthropy Network we work to build a team with many different views, approaches, and experiences. The work environment is one of high energy, high activity, and one that involves mutual support. Each team member is expected to be a team player, self-motivated, adaptive, curious and committed to an atmosphere of respectful, honest, and open communication.

Team members are working from home during the COIVD-19 pandemic. Once preventative measures effectively lower virus transmission, staff will resume working in the Center City Philadelphia office, as well as occasional travel within the Greater Philadelphia region.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree minimum; Master’s degree preferred. However, life experience can be considered in lieu of degrees.

COMPENSATION

Annual Salary starts at $75k and is negotiable based on experience. Benefits include medical and dental insurance effective within one month after hire date; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; 403(b) retirement plan; and vacation, holiday, bereavement, and sick leave.

How To Apply

To Apply: 

Submit a resume, a cover letter highlighting why you are a good fit for this position, and a writing sample (active URL links in resume is acceptable) to Matt Smith matt@philanthropynetwork.org. Candidates from groups that are underrepresented in philanthropy, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, LGBTQIA+, and individuals with all sorts of abilities are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is Monday, August 24, 2020 by 5pm ET.

Philanthropy Network of Greater Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles or Oakland, CA

Program Director - Leading for Power and Change, The California Wellness Foundation

The Organization

The California Wellness Foundation is a private, independent foundation established in 1992 with a mission to protect and improve the health and wellness of the people of California. As one of the largest health-focused foundations in California, with over $900 million in assets, Cal Wellness is a nationally recognized leader for its strategic core operating support for grantees; public policy grantmaking; and a focus on violence as a public health issue. It is Cal Wellness’ desire to promote equity and level the playing field so that everyone has access to good-paying jobs, healthy and safe neighborhoods, and quality health care services.

The foundation’s current Advancing Wellness grantmaking strategy includes four interrelated portfolios that focus on equitable access to health care; safe and healthy neighborhoods; economic security; and community and organizational leadership. Since its founding, Cal Wellness has awarded nearly 9,000 grants totaling more than $1 billion. As the foundation looks to the future, it is pursuing new and innovative strategies beyond its core grantmaking to advance its mission, including implementation of new technology systems, development of its public affairs capacity, and establishing mission- and program-related investment portfolios.

Cal Wellness has a diverse staff of approximately 40 located in its Los Angeles and Oakland offices and a diverse 11-member Board located throughout the state of California. The foundation’s work underscores a belief that wellness requires social justice, a deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and sustained efforts to eliminate systemic barriers that prevent access to health care, education, employment and safety.

Please visit http://www.calwellness.org for more information.

Position Overview

 

The Opportunity

The California Wellness Foundation is launching a search for a Program Director to lead the foundation’s work confronting injustices related to race and gender that negatively impact community outcomes and health. The ideal candidate is an experienced social justice leader with deep and relevant content experience who is passionate about engaging directly, deeply and strategically with communities of color to advance equity and justice.

The Program Director will lead the “Leading for Power and Change” portfolio which aims to amplify the voices, leadership, and power of people of color, and other people who have historically been excluded from full participation in civic society. The portfolio will support systems, policy, norms/narrative and capacity-fielding building in the following areas: 1) non-profit sector equity, 2) movement and power-building, and 3) new models that address the social determinants of health and advance equity.

Reporting to the Vice President of Programs, the Program Director will play a key role in shaping the foundation’s grantmaking strategy in collaboration with the foundation’s other Program Directors, Executive Management Committee, President and CEO and the Board of Directors. The Program Director will be a member of a 14-person Programs team, will manage a Program Officer and have the support of a Program Coordinator. The position can be based at the foundation offices in either Los Angeles or Oakland, California. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, work will initially occur remotely.

The Work

Leading for Power and Change

Leading for Power and Change is a newly crafted portfolio based on several of Cal Wellness’ long-standing program areas. The Program Director will have an opportunity to build and shape the way the strategy is implemented, along with colleagues at the foundation.

There is critical work to be done to address the deep-seated and long-standing impacts of institutional, structural and systemic racism. Philanthropy has a critical and unique role to play in better mobilizing and targeting resources to address this inequity, and to better address inequities in its own practices and approaches.

There are a variety of systemic factors at play. There is a pattern of philanthropic neglect and underinvestment in the infrastructure of organizations of color. Foundations are beginning to realize that systemic and progressive change can only be achieved with a robust and strong infrastructure for social change led by people of color. Additionally, there is the need to address longstanding challenges in the nonprofit sector and test innovative and creative new models where social justice is front and center. The COVID-19 crisis only further highlights and exacerbates this with many non-profits facing survival challenges and desperately in need of new operating and revenue models. As such, foundations are being challenged to do more to invest and scale organizations that are most proximate to needs in vulnerable communities and increase support for organizing and power-building strategies.

The overarching goal of Leading for Power and Change portfolio is to amplify the voices, leadership, and power of people of color, and other people who have historically been excluded from full participation in civic society, to improve their community outcomes and health. The portfolio will support efforts in the following areas:

Non-profit Sector Equity. Support for stronger and more resilient organizations that advance equity and justice, with a focus on people of color-led organization.

Movement and Power-building. Support for structure and supports for community mobilization of under-represented communities.

Social Justice Re-Imagined. Support for new models, approaches, and strategies for addressing the social determinants of health and advancing equity.

The Foundation

The California Wellness Foundation is a private, independent foundation established in 1992 with a mission to protect and improve the health and wellness of the people of California. As one of the largest health-focused foundations in California, with over $900 million in assets, Cal Wellness is a nationally recognized leader for its strategic core operating support for grantees; public policy grantmaking; and a focus on violence as a public health issue. It is Cal Wellness’ desire to promote equity and level the playing field so that everyone has access to good-paying jobs, healthy and safe neighborhoods, and quality health care services.

The foundation’s current Advancing Wellness grantmaking strategy includes four interrelated portfolios that focus on equitable access to health care; safe and healthy neighborhoods; economic security; and community and organizational leadership. Since its founding, Cal Wellness has awarded nearly 9,000 grants totaling more than $1 billion. As the foundation looks to the future, it is pursuing new and innovative strategies beyond its core grantmaking to advance its mission, including implementation of new technology systems, development of its public affairs capacity, and establishing mission- and program-related investment portfolios.

Cal Wellness has a diverse staff of approximately 40 located in its Los Angeles and Oakland offices and a diverse 11-member Board located throughout the state of California. The foundation’s work underscores a belief that wellness requires social justice, a deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and sustained efforts to eliminate systemic barriers that prevent access to health care, education, employment and safety.

Please visit http://www.calwellness.org for more information.

Key Responsibilities

Grantmaking and Strategic Planning

Develop, implement and track grantmaking strategies to support the foundation’s mission and goals.

Review and respond to letters of interest and grant proposals and make grant recommendations.

Produce and present written summaries, analyses and recommendations for proposed grants.

Monitor grant progress and portfolios, including participating in discussions and resolving issues with grantees.

Conduct grantee site visits.

Contribute to the team’s development of criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the grantmaking portfolios; review reports and interpret grantmaking results; reach annual grants targets.

Recommend and participate in learning and evaluation activities to guide the evolution of programmatic work.

In partnership with the other Program Directors, identify opportunities for the Foundation’s Women’s Initiatives that are strategically aligned with Leading for Power and Change.

In partnership with Finance and Program colleagues, evaluate the feasibility of alternative forms of capital support for nonprofit organizations and contribute to the foundation’s embrace of program-related investment strategies.

Community Engagement

Serve as a liaison between the foundation and grantees, grantseekers, other foundations, evaluators and policymakers.

Represent the foundation and its work in a variety of venues and to a range of audiences, including philanthropic, governmental, academic and nonprofit groups.

Participate in networks, affinity groups and other external efforts to learn about relevant issues and trends and to advance the foundation’s strategies.

Facilitate and participate in outreach activities and public speaking opportunities.

Internal Responsibilities

Prepare analyses and reports of grants, as well as strategy papers and other written materials, for the Executive Management Committee and the Board of Directors.

Stay informed on trends, activities and effective strategies in the health care, public health and social justice fields.

Obtain, maintain and share a high level of knowledge of effective grantmaking strategies and current thinking in the field of philanthropy.

Manage a budget that ensures good stewardship and efficient use of foundation funds.

Partner with Public Affairs staff to disseminate highlights and lessons learned from grantmaking portfolios.

Participate constructively in ongoing organizational development as a senior leader within the Foundation.

Manage, train and develop a Program Officer.

Travel

Cal Wellness is a statewide and responsive grantmaker. Typically, staff travel throughout California to connect with leaders and communities. Frequent travel for site visits, conferences, meetings and events is required. (Travel will resume once deemed safe, according to public health guidelines and relevant policies at the Foundation.)

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional with deep knowledge of social justice and health equity issues. This person’s background and experience will result in an authentic perspective on the work of the foundation’s grantees and the communities it serves. Internally, as a thought partner, and externally, as an ambassador, the new Program Director will bring a fresh perspective to the work, building upon the knowledge and experience of the existing team and the 25-year legacy of Cal Wellness as a courageous leader in philanthropy.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with, or able to quickly learn, the operations of a private grantmaking foundation. This individual will demonstrate strong project management skills, a high level of flexibility and superb written and oral communications skills. Ideal attributes will include the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and deep experience working with diverse communities. Intellectual curiosity will lead our new program director to continually learn and develop new skills and knowledge. The individual will be driven to sustain the mission, culture and best interests of Cal Wellness and to live its core values; drive toward innovation; make a difference; contribute to one team and show courage.

Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership and relevant senior-level experience in the philanthropic, private, public and/or nonprofit sectors.

Expertise and experience in community organizing, advocacy, public health, public policy, social work, urban planning, medicine or a related field.

Prior experience managing and mentoring a team.

Highly developed skills in program management including strategic planning, project management, financial oversight, impact and evaluation, etc.

Candidates with lived experience in California’s diverse communities is preferred, and candidates that bring lived and/or work experience in rural communities is a plus.

A deep understanding of public health and the philanthropic, public and/or nonprofit sectors; knowledge in one or more of the foundation’s grantmaking areas.

Solid organizational and time-management skills; ability to consistently deliver on established schedules, guidelines, protocols and deadlines.

Excellent analytical, reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Superb written and oral communication skills, including solid presentation and facilitation abilities.

Effective leadership and interpersonal skills that lead to productive relationships with a diverse population of colleagues and associates.

Ability to use discretion and act ethically with respect to sensitive materials and issues; strong sense of integrity.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to use technology in a productive and efficient way.

Compensation and Culture
Salary is competitive and commensurate with background and experience. The starting salary range will be $126,700 to $158,400. The full salary range for the position is $126,700 to $190,100. The benefits package includes a variety of health plans, a generous 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, professional development and educational opportunities, matching gifts, and the opportunity to work at a mission- and values-driven organization. Cal Wellness will consider a modest relocation stipend for candidates located outside of the Los Angeles area or San Francisco Bay Area.

How To Apply

Martha Montag Brown & Associates, LLC has been retained for this search. Interested and qualified candidates should apply by sending a cover letter, resume and salary requirements by email to Martha@marthamontagbrown.com. All correspondence will remain confidential.

Candidates selected for advancement will be asked to participate in several rounds of interviews and complete a writing/presentation assignment. The final offer will be contingent upon background check, inclusive of credit, and professional references. If you require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in our interview process, please let us know.

A Note Regarding COVID-19: Cal Wellness is proceeding with hiring in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Interviews will be conducted utilizing videoconferencing. New staff will be onboarded in a virtual environment. Cal Wellness looks forward to someday returning to it offices in downtown Los Angeles and Oakland and being able to see everyone face-to-face. The California Wellness Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse candidate pool.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to limit the scope of potential work assignments. This is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and duties may differ from those as outlined above.

Bethesda, MD

Chief Financial Officer, Bainum Family Foundation

The Organization

Established in 1968, The Bainum Family Foundation is a private, operating foundation with a mission to improve the quality and availability of resources for children living in poverty. Geographically, the Foundation works primarily in the Washington, D.C. area, but maintains a broader commitment to other communities, both domestically and internationally. The Foundation’s current grantmaking strategy includes three interconnected initiatives: Early Learning, Food Security and School Mental Health. Together with community partners, the Foundation operates and supports high-quality educational programs and services to directly enhance outcomes for children. This is done through a circle of collaboration that includes parents, educators, other funders, nonprofit partners, policymakers, and business and civic leaders.

With more than $600 million in assets, the Foundation is among the largest philanthropic organizations in the state of Maryland.  Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, the Foundation employs 38 dedicated professionals with a rich diversity of backgrounds and content expertise.  Several additional full-time staff and seasonal laborers live on and work for the Bainum Foundation Farm, launched after the Foundation received 263 acres in Virginia from Stewart Bainum’s estate in 2015.  This farm is now integral to the Foundation’s Food Security initiative which works to develop a deeper understanding of root causes and systemic inequities contributing to food insecurity.  In 2019, the Foundation’s operating budget was $25 million.

The Foundation values and maintains a commitment to a diverse workforce and an equitable, inclusive culture.  Reflecting an essential core belief, the Foundation endeavors to center diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of its work, including holistically supporting team members, partners, and the communities being served.

Please visit www.bainumfdn.org for more information.

Position Overview

Under the leadership of David Daniels, appointed CEO and President in November of last year, the Foundation now seeks nominations and applications for a mission-oriented Chief Financial Officer to help steward the next chapter in the Foundation’s journey.  Reporting to the CEO, the new CFO will join a passionate Executive Leadership Team at a pivotal moment in the foundation’s history.  The new CFO will work directly with the CEO, the leadership team, and the Board of Directors to drive changes needed to ensure that the foundation’s financial capabilities, investment portfolio, and programs are aligned and in service of the organization’s mission.  They will also be instrumental in creating a culture of trust and accountability, transparent communication, and continuous improvement and innovation.

For a full position description, please visit: https://nonprofitprofessionals.com/current-searches-all/bainum-cfo

How To Apply

This search is being conducted with assistance from Linh Nguyen, Katherine Jacobs, and Vanita Bhargava of NPAG.  Due to the pace of this search, 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: Bainum-CFO@nonprofitprofessionals.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.

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

Seattle, WA

President & CEO, Seattle Parks Foundation

The Organization

Seattle Parks Foundation (SPF) is an amplifying force for philanthropy, planning, and advocacy on behalf of parks and public spaces throughout Seattle and a fiscal sponsor to 80 community partners across the city.  Initially fueled by the energy of civic leaders whose efforts to build a 60-acre “Seattle Commons” in South Lake Union in the mid-1990s, SPF has become a convener of community leaders, donors, and pubic partners working to create thriving, accessible and connected spaces.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Board Chair on behalf of the Board of Directors, the President & CEO, partners with the Board to shape and promote the organizational vision and works with the Board to determine the overarching organizational goals and strategies to achieve that vision; leads the engagement and cultivation of current and future donors to support the key priorities of SPF, engaging in activities across the spectrum of development with a specific

Reporting to the Board Chair on behalf of the Board of Directors, the President & CEO, partners with the Board to shape and promote the organizational vision and works with the Board to determine the overarching organizational goals and strategies to achieve that vision; leads the engagement and cultivation of current and future donors to support the key priorities of SPF, engaging in activities across the spectrum of development with a specific emphasis on working with high-level individual and institutional funders; champions diversity, equity and inclusion as the lens through which to develop, implement and evaluate all work of SPF and creates and sustains an attractive and professionally rewarding work environment for all staff, contractors, and volunteers; develops for the short- and long-term programmatic, operational, and financial success of the organization, articulating and ensuring organizational alignment—internally and externally—with an ever-evolving strategy of community and civic partnership; nurtures positive and collaborative relationships with leadership of public agencies critical to the SPF’s mission, and with city and county elected officials and key members of their teams; and ensures SPF is known, trusted, and relevant in every neighborhood across Seattle.

SPF seeks a proven, accomplished and visionary leader with a passion and drive to enhance and expand access to parks and open space. This values-based individual will bring leadership characterized by unwavering integrity, an ability to garner broad community support, and the ability to lead and execute strategic plans that impact public policy and community development.  Leaders of color and others with extensive experience addressing systemic racism and inequities to promote more just outcomes are encouraged to apply.

A bachelor’s degree is preferred.  Demonstrated leadership and management experience is required.

Anticipated Salary Range of $160,000 – $200,000 plus a competitive benefits package.

To apply, please send a current resume and letter of introduction to Kittleman & Associates, LLC at https://bit.ly/3fPRTlg (click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page).

To learn more about the programs and activities at SPF, please go to the following link:  https://www.seattleparksfoundation.org/.

How To Apply

To apply, please send a current resume and letter of introduction to Kittleman & Associates, LLC at https://bit.ly/3fPRTlg (click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page).

San Francisco, CA

Associate Director, Global Intelligence, ClimateWorks Foundation

The Organization

ClimateWorks Foundation (CWF) is a global non-governmental organization on a mission to end the climate crisis. We partner with philanthropy, providing funders with comprehensive resources to assess, build, evolve, and execute high-impact climate giving strategies. We do this through a suite of programs and services:

  • Global Intelligence: Built on unique datasets, in-house expertise, and global partnerships, we provide insights and guidance on top areas for climate action and philanthropic strategies.
  • Global Grantmaking:  We drive innovation and climate solutions that scale.Through our portfolio of global and transnational climate mitigation strategies and grantmaking, we help funders maximize their philanthropic impact.
  • Global Collaborations: Climate solutions require unprecedented collective action. We facilitate collaborations that enable funders to increase individual and collective impact.

Position Overview

Job Summary

The Associate Director, Global Intelligence will lead strategy and implementation for ClimateWorks Foundation’s philanthropy-focused analytics. S/He will work under the direction of the Vice President of Global Intelligence and in close partnership with other departments and senior staff.

Job Summary

The Associate Director, Global Intelligence will engage with a variety of funders and other partners to understand their strategies, budgets, and issues that ClimateWorks’ intelligence services can help solve. As such, this is a unique opportunity to represent ClimateWorks both internally and externally and the individual must be professional and comfortable in front of funders and high level partners, and have good judgment and excellent communications skills in dealing with a broad spectrum of stakeholders.

This position will acquire, manage, and analyze data on a range of topics related to climate funding flows to build knowledge, identify investment priorities, and support effective deployment of funding. They will manage junior staff and consultants to support the projects, and work collaboratively with other intelligence asset and product owners across departments to develop a set of compelling, integrated, and clearly positioned products that meet the information needs of key audiences.

Join a growing team focused on equipping philanthropy and the climate community with insights to build and execute transformative climate strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

Includes the following and other duties as assigned:

Steward Data Strategy

  • Own and steward implementation of the expanded analytical product strategy for philanthropic data, including collaborations with other departments on the marketing and communications of services to targeted audiences
  • Collaborate with other data owners across departments at ClimateWorks to develop an integrated and efficient product and service strategy
  • Develop and manage annual workplans and detailed project plans including scope, timelines, and budgets

Manage Data Assets

  • Lead the development and ongoing management of an integrated landscape of philanthropic datasets, including managing junior staff and overseeing contractors as needed
  • Creatively identify, source, and incorporate new climate- and philanthropy-related datasets as needed to help deliver targeted, data-supported insights to a community of climate funders
  • Together with junior staff and contractors, manage specialized database, including assuring impeccable quality of database and outgoing work products
  • Oversee and ensure the security and confidentiality of sensitive data

Relationship Management 

  • Work directly with senior leaders at ClimateWorks and at other institutions to determine the strategic implications of funding data
  • Create strong, positive relationships with internal and external partners to support and grow the ClimateWorks Global Intelligence function
  • Respond efficiently to stakeholder requests for information through production of custom analytics, reports, and infographics

Analysis and Data Visualization

  • Develop data-supported findings and recommendations relevant to foundations working to end the climate crisis
  • Design and manage multifaceted data collection and analysis assignments
  • Together with junior staff, manage development of dashboards and presentations using tools including Excel, QlikSense, Tableau, and Salesforce
  • Provide real-time analytical support for high level funder discussions
  • Prepare briefings, background notes and presentations as needed for the senior leadership team and other climate mitigation funders on assigned topics

Personnel Management

  • Supervise one or more staff; proactively nurture staff talent through co-construction and management of performance goals, providing ongoing constructive and formal annual performance feedback, and co-creating and implementing professional development plans

Required Qualifications  

This is a mid-level position including management of staff and contractors. The successful applicant will have the following minimum qualifications:

  • Passion and aptitude for creatively applying data to social sector issues. Previous history working in or knowledge of climate-specific issues is a plus but not required.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to lay audiences, including through presentation skills and ability to create compelling data visualizations.
  • Experience working in service to broad range of clients and stakeholders. Solutions-focused, collaborative personality.
  • Experience leading projects and programs, including independent decision-making, particularly in analytical and customer-facing roles. Experience managing staff a plus.
  • Strong analytical and programming skills, including in Excel and in a BI software such as Qlik or Tableau, or demonstrated ability to learn quickly.
  • Proficiency or demonstrated ability to learn Salesforce preferred.
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills, including strong project management skills.
  • Strong writing, editing and communications skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
  • Successful candidates will have 8+ years experience deploying a combination of the above skills in a professional setting.
  • ClimateWorks Foundation is committed to building a staff that reflects the global community our mission serves. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How To Apply

ClimateWorks Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse candidate pool. The Foundation recognizes diversity as an asset essential to accomplishing its work and views diversity as encompassing differences in race and gender, as well as age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, job skills, education, and geographic location. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

To be considered, please submit your resume and a cover letter expressing your fit for the role to:

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/385a3e876b0f44b39140e3b49fed9885

Submissions received by Friday, August 7th will receive priority

Denver, CO

Senior Program Officer, Colorado Health Foundation

The Organization

At the Colorado Health Foundation, we believe that keeping equity at the heart of our work will lead us to better health. That starts from within, including intentional application of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices that guide how we operate and work in communities across Colorado. For example, our cornerstones are designed to help ensure that:

·       We serve Coloradans who have low income and/or have historically had less power or privilege.

·       We do everything with the intent of creating health equity.

·       We are informed by the community and those we exist to serve.

Position Overview

The SPO will serve on a team that focuses on four of the Foundation’s current priorities, including food access and security, affordable housing, child and adolescent health including school-based solutions and the promotion of physical activity. While the SPO will work across all of the Foundation’s priorities, knowledge and experience in the field of food access and security and food systems is preferred.

Applicants should have an understanding of the low-income communities we exist to serve, including communities of color, immigrants and refugees, LGBTQ, rural communities, and/or neighborhoods or regions that face the greatest health inequities. Ideal candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree and eight years’ experience directly applicable to health philanthropy (or related), deep competency with strategy development and implementation, and project or operations management expertise. Experience in the nonprofit or public sector and experience working in health or related organizations is preferred. Senior Program Officers are actively engaged in their assigned geographic regions and spend a great deal of time in the community, which requires a minimum of 40% travel throughout Colorado.

How To Apply

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual to have a meaningful impact through their professional contributions. Interested candidates may submit their resumes and cover letters on the Colorado Health Foundation’s website (www.coloradohealth.org).

This position closes on August 14, 2020.

The Colorado Health Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Redwood City, CA

Chief Executive Officer, Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2

The Organization

Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2) is a vibrant community of hundreds of individuals and families who have joined together to learn about and practice effective giving while pooling their resources and talents to create positive social impact in the Bay Area and beyond. This community comprises more than 200 current Partners and more than 800 alumni Partners who share the belief that working together results in bigger, more meaningful impact than any individual could make alone.

SV2 Partners and their families become more strategic, compassionate, and generous givers and civic leaders. The Grantees and Impact Investees grow into stronger organizations empowered with greater capacity to create significant social impact. Partners select organizations that have high-potential models and are at crucial inflection points in their development, where engagement with SV2 can have a transformative impact on their work and also serve as a signaling effect to other major funders.

Position Overview

The CEO at SV2 will have the distinct privilege of leading an organization operating at one of the most unique and exciting leverage points for impact in the philanthropic ecosystem. SV2 creates and delivers effective program offerings and nurtures a rich philanthropic partnership network in the Bay Area. The organization engages its Partners to guide them as they work to create systemic and transformative change as well as drive innovation through strategic philanthropy to address the most pressing issues of our time.

The CEO will be a transformational leader who will continue to catalyze SV2’s current network of philanthropists and impact investors to more effectively deliver lasting change, and lay the groundwork to attract future generations of Partners to the organization. Collaborating closely with the Board and Staff, the CEO will launch and lead the process to build SV2’s next strategic plan. This will require a visionary leader with entrepreneurial grit in order to identify and capitalize on new avenues for increased impact and reach, but in a manner that balances appetite for innovation with the practicalities of growth and execution. The CEO will also lead SV2 into a post-COVID-19 world and continue to adapt the organization and iterate on its programming to accommodate greater virtual learning, collaboration, and community-building.

How To Apply

To learn more and apply, please visit the position profile on our website: https://waldronhr.com/searches/s-v-2

Flexible

Initiative Director, U.S. States Policy, Climate Imperative

The Organization

Climate Imperative is driving to win the most important climate policy decisions. Each Climate Imperative policy initiative aims to save at least three billion tons of CO2e cumulatively by 2050. For each initiative, Climate Imperative is building and strengthening a talented, proven team, and backing it up with whatever is needed to win: world-class technical advice, direct support for decision-makers, targeted communications, and/or public support. The decisions targeted by Climate Imperative represent the largest near-term carbon abatement opportunities around the world.

Position Overview

Climate Imperative seeks an Initiative Director, U.S. States Policy to lead Climate Imperative’s state strategy and grantmaking efforts, and serve as part of the Climate Imperative leadership team. The Initiative Director will report to the Executive Director of Climate Imperative. While the organization is headquartered in San Francisco, California, the location of this position is flexible.

How To Apply

Climate Imperative has exclusively retained The 360 Group of San Francisco to assist with this search. Please visit http://the360group.us/CI_ID_PD.pdf  to review the complete position description, which includes detailed application instructions. No calls, please. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; earlier applicants may receive priority consideration. To be considered, The 360 Group encourages all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

Omaha, NE

Research & Evaluation Officer, College Access and Success Program, Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation

The Organization

The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation is seeking a Research and Evaluation Officer to support the College Access and Success Program for immediate hire. The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation is a private grant-making foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. With assets in excess of $3 billion, it is among the largest foundations in the United States. The Foundation’s College Access and Success (CAS) Program enables underserved populations in Nebraska to attend college in-state at no cost. Scholarship support provided by the CAS Program is the Foundation’s longest-standing initiative, reflecting its commitment to equal access to higher education. The Foundation’s other programs support access to family planning services and reproductive choice, in the U.S. and globally.

A hallmark of the Foundation’s culture is to constantly challenge itself and grantees to “think big” while doing so critically and carefully – by questioning, testing, learning, and putting that learning to use. The Foundation has built an environment in which staff are not afraid to fail or change course in light of new information. Moreover, the Foundation approaches investments as partnerships, which they pursue thoughtfully and with humility.

Position Overview

The Research and Evaluation Officer (REO) would be an integral member of the R&E Unit, with a focus on supporting the College Access & Success team program. The Foundation is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion through its programs, collaborations, and research, as well as in the workplace. The REO will conduct technical assessments and study design recommendations; help Programs and grantees formulate research questions and hypotheses; and analyze data in support of programmatic decision-making. Additionally, the R&E Unit is engaged with the Programs to commission expert external evaluators to assess the potential impact of major areas of grant-making. The R&E Unit values diversity and is working to incorporate an equity lens into the way it works internally and externally. The Unit is committed to creating a physical and intellectual environment that is welcoming and values different perspectives and experiences.

The ideal candidate will be committed to ensuring equal access to higher education and creating opportunities for underserved populations. The REO will have expertise/knowledge of higher education systems and one-year post-doctoral or a master’s degree and three years professional experience designing and conducting research and/or evaluation experience in education or a closely related field.

For a full position description, please visit: https://nonprofitprofessionals.com/additional-searches/stbf-reofficercas

How To Apply

The Foundation is conducting this search with assistance from Allison Kupfer Poteet, Cara Pearsall, and Catherine Seneviratne of NPAG. To apply,  please send a detailed cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), and where you learned of the position to: stbfreofficerCAS@nonprofitprofessionals.com.

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