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The Organization
ABOUT ENERGY FOUNDATION

Energy Foundation’s mission is to secure a clean and equitable energy future to tackle the climate crisis. We envision a healthy, safe, equitable economy powered by clean energy. We believe a thriving clean energy economy can create sustainable opportunities, spur innovation, and protect our climate—for today and future generations.

Energy Foundation supports education and analysis to promote non-partisan policy solutions that advance renewable energy and energy efficiency while opening doors to greater innovation and productivity—growing the economy with dramatically less pollution. For nearly 30 years, Energy Foundation has supported grantees to help educate policymakers and the general public about the benefits of a clean energy economy. Our grantees include business, health, environmental, labor, equity, community, faith, and consumer groups, as well as policy experts, think tanks, universities, and more.

We are a complex, multi-site, multicultural nonprofit organization with big plans for the future. Under the leadership of our CEO, Energy Foundation has embarked on a major strategy refresh, a prioritized commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), and rapid geographic expansion.

Our comprehensive approach advances energy efficiency and renewable energy in the power, transportation, and buildings sectors. Our programs focus on developing innovative policies and campaigns to help propel clean energy development in these sectors. The Venues team is a cross-disciplinary team of policy, communications, and campaign experts dedicated to advancing strong state and regional climate and clean energy policies. The Policy team works to deliver strategy and network support services to our issue-focused grantees and funding partners. And the Strategic Communications team develops powerful narrative and communications strategies designed to build support for our work regionally and nationwide.

Energy Foundation’s founding office is in San Francisco, CA, with regional offices in Raleigh, NC; Chicago, IL; Washington, DC; and Las Vegas, NV.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Director, Emerging Strategies, is a newly created role that will cultivate new strategies to accelerate solutions to decarbonizing the energy system in the US. The Program Director will work collaboratively with sector experts on the National team, and policy, campaigns and communications experts in our regional offices to foster transformational new strategies to advance clean energy solutions and reduce pollution. Engaging with networks of experts, advocates, and funders across the country, the person in this role will be pioneering strategies for U.S. climate progress in this critical next decade.

Energy Foundation has a preference for this position to be located in the founding office in San Francisco, CA, but is willing to consider location in one of the regional offices in Raleigh, NC; Chicago, IL; Washington, DC; or Las Vegas, NV.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and deploy new philanthropic strategies to advance carbon-reducing energy policies in a manner that furthers EF’s mission is to secure a clean and equitable energy future.
Develop fundraising plans for new strategies and work with the Vice President, Policy on fundraising.
Oversee discreet short-term and multi-year grantmaking strategies in areas of emerging opportunity for achieving deep decarbonization.
Provide policy strategy advice to Energy Foundation campaigns, and work with regional colleagues to execute and test strategy ideas in cities, states, regionally, and federally.
Engage and collaborate with key actors across the field, including opinion leaders, industry colleagues, technical experts, and funding partners.
Produce top-quality written materials (proposals, presentations) for a variety of audiences, including board members, funders, and other stakeholders.
Evaluate the impact of individual grants, initiatives, and broader campaigns.
Support and engage in cross-sector collaboration and build a reputation internally as a thought partner in refining Energy Foundation’s strategies.
Generate and implement ideas for systems, program, and operational improvement.
Maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues.
Supervise a Program Associate and contribute to that individual’s professional development.
Collaborate with new and existing funding partners to build a coordinated­ set of strategies, define a new set of metrics for philanthropy to measure progress, and attract more resources to this work.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

Creative strategist with expertise in designing and leading policy initiatives in the U.S.
Demonstrated experience developing strategy in partnership with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including people with differing political perspectives.
An innovative growth mindset and an ability to work independently.

QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of 10 years demonstrated expertise at the leading edge of energy policy with emphasis in the power sector. Specific experience with power markets and finance, public and private utilities, state utility regulatory commissions, regional transmission organizations, or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission preferred.
While power sector experience is essential, success in this role will require a nimble strategist with competency and the ability to develop leadership in two or more of the following areas:Renewable energy, including wind, solar, and storage technologies
Advanced grid management
Vehicle to grid solutions
Finance and capital markets
Clean energy technologies
Carbon removal technologies and carbon capture, utilization, and storage
Green hydrogen
Credibility in the field. Able to establish rapport internally and externally with funding partners, grantees, experts, and other stakeholders.
Understanding of climate and clean energy advocacy in the U.S.
Solutions-oriented, collaborative problem-solver who is committed to working collaboratively in a diverse, dynamic, and complex environment with a combination of local, regional, and national staff and partners.
Curious and inquisitive, the ideal candidate will possess excellent relationship-building and convening skills and have experience bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Ability to present complex information in meaningful ways to a variety of audiences, including funders, other stakeholders, and grantees.
The flexibility to consider other points of view and meet people where they are.
Excellent communication skills.
A demonstrated commitment to contributing meaningfully to a workplace where equity and inclusion are core values in our internal and external Energy Foundation work.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel 6-12 times a year for 2-3 business days at a time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to spend extended hours at the computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position may be based in any of Energy Foundation’s offices. The office environments include some shared workspace, some individual offices, shared kitchen facilities, with moderate noise levels and a collegial atmosphere. On occasion, there are activities or events after work hours.

Staff are currently working at home during COVID-19 and decisions to re-open offices will be made in accordance to state and local guidance.

How To Apply

Apply online at https://grnh.se/9740bdc03us with a resume and cover letter.

The Organization

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is a statewide, private, family foundation dedicated to improving the quality of life for all North Carolinians.  The Foundation was established in 1936 as a memorial to Z. Smith Reynolds, the youngest son of R.J. Reynolds.  For more than 80 years, the Foundation has been engaged in forward-thinking philanthropy with contributions of $608 million in North Carolina.

Position Overview

THE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation seeks a dedicated operational leader with outstanding financial skills, alignment with the Foundation’s mission, core values and commitments.  The successful candidate will possess excellent strategic and tactical expertise and demonstrate the interpersonal and communication skills necessary for ensuring accountability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Business Manager is responsible for the effective operational and financial management of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation.

Financial Management Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance-related activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Effectively manage short-term investments, facilitate long-term financial planning, monitor the investment portfolio, maintain relationships with trust managers, and staff the Trustee Investment Oversight Committee.
• Manage the annual budgeting process and develop business policies and internal controls for the Foundation’s fiscal operations. Prepare the annual operating budget for board approval.
• Administer the grant payment process.

Operations Management

• Ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the business operations, including, but not limited to purchases, benefit plans, contract management, and outside vendor relationships.
• Oversee the successful implementation of adequate and cost-effective business insurance.
• Manage the building lease relationships and maintain the office facilities.
• Oversee the implementation of information technology systems, bringing recommendations as needed to improve Foundation operations.
• Prepare and administer all contracts and consulting agreements.
• Understand and apply applicable laws, policies, and workplace procedures quickly and succinctly to assure timely, consistent, and accurate compliance.

Human Resources Management

• Effectively supervise the Foundation’s administrative staff and bookkeeper as well as manage relationships with accountants and auditors; maximize staff efficiency and ensure internal controls.
• Oversee the Foundation’s employee benefits programs including health, dental, life insurance, retirement plan and flex plan.
• Staff the Administration, Audit, and Sabbatical Committees.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Successful candidates will have a 4-year degree in business or finance or equivalent experience; an advanced degree is preferred. 10+ years of experience in business or finance is required.
• Shares the Foundation’s core values and commitment to racial equity.
• Excellent communication skills. Candidate must be able to clearly communicate with Board of Trustees and Foundation staff concerning financial statements, investment portfolio performance, and Foundation operations.
• Experience with managing technology for a business entity [applications, processes, and technical requirements].
• Ability to prepare and deliver a comprehensive budget for the Foundation.
• Experience with financial audits and financial controls that are used to maintain the internal control environment of the Foundation.
• Knowledge of cyber security requirements and processes needed to maintain integrity and continuity of the Foundation’s data, software, and systems.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Experience with organized training.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Excel. Experience with creating PDFs using Adobe Acrobat.
• Other skills and attributes needed include multitasking, being a team player, able to align operational strategies with the Foundation’s objectives, able to meet deadlines,  experience with negotiations and preparing contracts, office management as it relates to lease requirements and building services, and comfortable working under pressure, all with a  sense of humor.

The salary range is competitive, based upon the candidate’s level of knowledge, education, skill, and experience. The Foundation provides an exemplary benefits package.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to accomplish multiple tasks, with competing deadlines, frequently under stress.
• The ability to work with individuals of various personality types in a manner that leads to consensus and harmony in the organization.
• Regularly required to utilize telephone and computer, often for extensive periods of time.  Sitting and standing is frequently required.  Lifting up to 10 pounds is required at times.
• The ability to work flexible work hours, as needed.   The ability to work at the Foundation’s offices on a regular basis is required.
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, bend, and kneel.
• The ability to drive is occasionally required.
• The Foundation will make reasonable accommodations to allow qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions and for religious practices and observances.

How To Apply

Armstrong McGuire & Associates, based in Raleigh, NC, is conducting this search in partnership with the Foundation’s leadership team. To apply, click on the link to the Business Manager position profile at ArmstrongMcGuire.com/apply. You will see instructions for uploading your cover letter and resume. Please include three professional references and provide all requested information to be considered. In case of any technical problems, contact beth@armstrongmcguire.com.

The deadline for applications is July 31, 2020 with final selection scheduled for August 2020.

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all races, genders or gender identity, religions, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual preferences or expression, and regardless of age, genetics, disabilities (physical or mental), protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. These protections extend to all terms and conditions of employment with Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation.

The Organization

Who we are:

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation was created in 1944 by international business pioneer Conrad N. Hilton, who founded Hilton Hotels and left his fortune to help individuals throughout the world living in poverty and experiencing disadvantage. The Foundation invests in 11 program areas, including providing access to safe water, supporting transition age foster youth, ending chronic homelessness, hospitality workforce development, disaster relief and recovery, helping young children affected by HIV and AIDS, and supporting the work of Catholic sisters. In addition, following selection by an independent international jury, the Foundation annually awards the $2 million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize to a nonprofit organization doing extraordinary work to reduce human suffering. From its inception, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.8 billion in grants, distributing $110 million in the U.S. and around the world in 2019. Foundation assets increased from approximately $2.9 billion to $6.6 billion following the 2019 passing of Barron Hilton who, like his father, pledged virtually his entire estate to the Foundation. For more information, please visit www.hiltonfoundation.org.

Our Culture:

Our employees are inspired by the Foundation’s mission and are committed to support our program areas in a thoughtful and effective way. Everyone is expected to cultivate the work environment in a way that contributes to respectful, open, and engaging dialogue and connection that support meaningful innovation, learning, progress and outcomes.

Our Benefits:

We value the health and well-being of our employees and offer comprehensive and generous health care coverage options including fitness benefits, disability coverage, paid holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules and technology benefits. Professional learning and development are supported through educational assistance and participation in professional conferences and seminars. To encourage charitable giving, the Foundation triple-matches employee gifts to qualified non-profit organizations.

Position Overview

About the Role

The Senior Program Officer (SPO) is a strategic leader and portfolio manager for the Foundation’s Refugee Initiative. This role will serve to advance the Foundation’s mission of impacting the lives of the vulnerable and disadvantaged specifically by supporting efforts that can make a significant difference in refugees’ livelihoods and early childhood development in refugee settings.

S/he is the content expert in work on refugees and provides creative, out-of-the-box thinking in both strategy development and in the day-to-day management of the strategy portfolio.  In addition to strategic leadership and portfolio management, the SPO is responsible for supporting the management of the team while providing guidance on learning and evaluation efforts that will inform strategy development, grant monitoring, management, integration across the portfolio and future strategy development.

The SPO will initiate and sustain external partnerships with grantees, stakeholders, policy decision makers, and other funders.

This position reports to the Vice President, Strategy and Programs.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Strategic Initiative Planning and Implementation:

• Provides strategic leadership and develops a long-term vision for the Refugees Initiative
• Leads Initiative strategic planning to drive significant impact on refugee livelihoods and early childhood development work, bringing in innovation, best practices, and learning
• Serves as leader for the Initiative at Board meetings, program and grantmaking conferences, and other stakeholder meetings.
• Works collaboratively with the Strategy, Learning, and Evaluation Division of the Foundation and with external Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) partners to track progress toward initiative goals.
• Works collaboratively with the communications and advocacy department to develop and implement an influence plan
• Supports the Vice President, Strategic Programs in advancing the mission of the Foundation through its programmatic work.
• Supports implementation of program team goals.

Grantmaking and Grantee Relations:

• Oversees the development and management of a multi-year, large-scale strategic initiative.
• Identifies potential grantees and projects.
• Investigates and evaluates grant proposals and presents recommended proposals for funding at Board meetings.
• Monitors and evaluates strategic initiatives and grantee performance.
• Conducts site visits.
• Conducts due diligence to assess grantee work.
• Provides advice/area expertise assistance to and maintains an open, ongoing relationship with grantees.
• Nurtures partnerships among grantees and other stakeholders.
• Participates in meetings with the VP, SP to review grant recommendations, provide updates on grantee progress, determine technical assistance needs of grantees, plan convening, evaluation and communications activities, and share and reflect on experiences in the field and related program activity.

Issues and Trend Analysis:

• Remains informed of current research, policy, activities, and trends in the issues related to the refugee sector, specifically with attention to the livelihoods and early childhood development sub-sectors.
• Directs and guides additional research and development specific to the Humanitarian Action strategic portfolio.
• Responds effectively to the broader knowledge in the field by aligning grant making with emerging learning and opportunities in the field.
• Pursues and promotes learning throughout the field.

Thought Leader and Coalition Building:

• Engages and develops external relations to strengthen strategic coalition-building within the refugee sector in support of program enhancement work.
• Convenes meetings of key government, philanthropic, and nonprofit leaders to mobilize coordinated efforts and funding in strategic initiatives.
• Develops collaborative relationships within philanthropy by serving on affinity groups, initiating philanthropic partnerships, and leading educational opportunities for other foundations on topics related to the refugee area.
• Represents the Foundation to various constituencies through verbal and written communications (annual reports, brochures, correspondence) and through participating in outside conferences and meetings.
• Works with other leaders in the field to strengthen and further build the field.

Management and Program Team Relations:

• Builds collaborative and positive working relationships and effective communication channels with team members and staff.
• Effectively manages direct reports and provides mentorship in developing professionally.
• Builds out a team structure to support the work of the new strategic initiative.
• Participates in team meetings to review grant recommendations, provide updates on grantee progress, determine technical assistance needs of grantees, plan convening, evaluation and communications activities, and share and reflect on experiences in the field and related program activity.

Communications:

• Works with communications team to develop communication strategy.
• Writes blogs/articles for the website and supervises web-site content and updates.

Education / Training

Required:

• Graduate degree in public policy, social welfare, or a related field.

Experience/Technical Skills

Required:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of senior management experience in the refugee field with international organizations, including substantial experience working in developing countries.
• Demonstrated networking with major refugee actors and the humanitarian and development architecture, including governments, NGOs and other stakeholders.
• Knowledgeable of humanitarian and emergency response policy at global, federal, state and local levels
• Experience, or relevant experience, in strategic planning and implementation and in coordinating public/private efforts for long-term, systemic social impact and experience in growing and managing a team.
• Advanced written/oral communication, presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to develop effective and professional relationships with internal and external colleagues and partners.
• Political acumen to coordinate, facilitate and negotiate at all levels across large and complex confederation of stakeholders.
• Policy, analysis, advocacy and representation skills.
• Strong strategic, conceptual and critical thinking abilities; capacity to navigate through ambiguity.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills with high attention to priority and detail.
• Strong managerial skills and ability to professionally develop team members.
• A practical understanding of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector.

Desired:

• Fluency in English required and a second major language skill is desired.

How To Apply

https://app.jobvite.com/j?aj=ofy1afwI&s=ABFE

The Organization

The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation is seeking a Research and Evaluation Associate for immediate hire. The Foundation was established in 1964 by Warren Buffett and the late Susan Thompson Buffett, and works to improve the lives of women and families throughout the world by promoting access to contraception and abortion and expanding educational opportunities for Nebraska students. It is comprised of Global, U.S., and College Access and Success (CAS) Programs and the Research and Evaluation Unit. The Associate will be an integral member of the Research and Evaluation Unit with specific focus on supporting Global Programs. The Foundation is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion through its programs, collaborations and research, as well as in the workplace.

Position Overview

The Research and Evaluation Unit (R&E Unit) drives learning across the Foundation by providing technical support and guidance to the Global, U.S., and CAS Programs. The R&E Unit enhances the quality and effectiveness of the Foundation’s grantmaking by guiding the early stages of research and evaluation idea-generation and planning, helping partners think through methodological and analytic approaches, and strategizing about the use of findings.

The R&E Associate will support the work of the R&E Unit and will become deeply involved in several specific projects relevant to the Foundation’s Global Programs, which are primarily in low income countries. Generally, the Associate will contribute meaningfully to R&E team and Foundation-wide dialogue to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion. Examples could include centering a DEI lens in measurement frameworks, supporting diverse pools of potential evaluation partners, etc.; collaborate with colleagues to develop logic models, frameworks, and metrics to measure outcomes and impact of sexual and reproductive health programs; and, assist R&E Officers with project management, including: monitoring timelines; reviewing proposals, contracts, study protocols, progress reports, and budgets and budget justifications; providing input into study design; preparing materials for and documenting key discussion points from internal and external meetings; and facilitating relationships with partners.

Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to reproductive rights and the values of racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion; a master’s degree; at least two years of monitoring, research and/or evaluation-related experience for health programs; familiarity with evaluation study designs, causal inference, and the steps involved in collecting and analyzing data with rigor, quality, and transparency; an understanding of quantitative and qualitative research concepts and applications; and a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and reflection, a willingness to think critically and creatively, and ask challenging questions

For a full position description, click here.

How To Apply

The Foundation is conducting this search with assistance from Allison Kupfer Poteet, Cara Pearsall, and Catherine Seneviratne of NPAG. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please send a detailed cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), and where you learned of the position to:

stbf-reassocGP@nonprofitprofessionals.com.

The Organization

Denver Health is an integrated, efficient, high-quality academic health care system that is considered a model for the nation. The Denver Health system includes the Rocky Mountain Regional Level I Trauma Center, a 525-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 8 family health centers, 15 school-based health centers, the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, the Denver Public Health Department, an HMO, and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary safety net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided more than $3.3 billion in care for the uninsured in the last ten years. Denver Health is a leader in performance and quality improvements and remains financially secure, in part, due to its nationally recognized implementation of lean principles in healthcare. Denver Health is a major resource to the community, serving approximately 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Position Overview

Denver Health Foundation has been accelerating the work of Denver Health & Hospital Authority for more than 20 years by securing philanthropic support and investments. Given the aspiring agenda of Denver Health, the Foundation is planning for the most ambitious fundraising campaign in the history of the organization. The Major Gifts Team will be essential to the success of this exercise.
The Major Gifts Team will play a vital role in the success of the campaign by helping build and establish key relationships that will translate into significant financial commitments to the organization. The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) works closely with the Director of Major Gifts and the Major Gifts Team to develop and implement strategies for the major gift program. The primary objective of the MGO is to invest prospective donors in the vision of Denver Health and to develop long-term relationships built on a firm understanding of donor’s interests, passions and values and to secure financial investments as a result of these relationships. The MGO will be responsible for a portfolio of approximately 100 major gift donors and prospects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to meet financial goals for major gift giving.  Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively.  Demonstrated ability to build relationships and compel others.  Ability to multi task, meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision.  Strong written, oral and presentation communication skills.  Experience with constituent relationship management systems. Attention to detail and strong project management skills.  Ability to work as part of a team.  Professional attitude and appearance.

Computers and Technology:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in donor database management programs.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: Three years’ experience in nonprofit fundraising; major gifts experience required.

How To Apply

Please apply directly to our Major Gifts Officer position via the following link: https://hcm-denverhealth-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=FBP

Or go to our Denver Health Career Page and search for Job ID #674: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers

The Organization

Ballinger Leafblad is pleased to conduct the search for Program Officer, Native Arts & Cultures at Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
Based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) was established through the generosity of Margaret A. Cargill, a granddaughter of the co-founder of Cargill, Inc. MACP encompasses two grantmaking entities, Margaret A. Cargill Foundation and Anne Ray Foundation, whose collective assets place it among the 10 largest philanthropies in the United States.

SERVICES PROVIDED
The organization’s grantmaking supports work in seven domains: Animal Welfare, Arts & Cultures, Disaster Relief & Recovery, Environment, Quality of Life, Teachers, and Legacy & Opportunity.

MISSION
To provide meaningful assistance and support to society, the arts, and the environment.

PHILOSOPHY OF GRANTMAKING
The organization’s grantmaking reflects the values and Margaret Cargill’s guiding principles and is always directed toward the mission and core purposes.

We expect our grantmaking to have these characteristics:

• We lead with our values, internally and externally.

• We partner with capable organizations that have demonstrated their ability to work successfully in our interest areas and in a manner consistent with our values. We look to our grantees as partners and co-learners.

• We provide meaningful support to strategic grantees.

• We support work in and with communities toward sustainable solutions.

• We pay special attention to underserved or low-attention areas, populations, or issues.

• We value and affirm the integration of all functions of the Philanthropies in our grantmaking.

• We make measurable impact on focused goals.

• We evaluate our work, reshape our approaches as we learn, share and apply our learning to future grantmaking.

All this we do, not to bring recognition to ourselves, but to support our grantees in the work they do to provide meaningful assistance and support to society, the arts, and the environment, in a manner consistent with our founder’s wishes and intent.

Done well, this will distinguish us.

CULTURE
The cultural aspirations of MACP are to be humble, compassionate, respectful, honest, professional, ethical, and mindful of the importance of carrying out the philanthropic work as envisioned by Margaret A. Cargill.  Staff members need to be comfortable in an organization that is still “young” with ongoing growth and development. This is a culture where teamwork is critical, learning is ongoing, and decisions are made thoughtfully.

VALUES
Our Cultural Values inspire us to learn, create, and excel through strong relationships with one another, our partners, and our community.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE – Working together to make lives better

• Our collective efforts are focused on furthering our mission

• We engage with colleagues and partners to achieve meaningful shared goals

• Everyone’s contributions count and even small actions have great value

• We encourage self-sufficiency

RESPECT – We treat people well

• We live full lives and appreciate one another’s time

• We listen to understand, and encourage candid, constructive dialog

• We welcome and value diverse perspectives and world views

• We actively support organizational decisions

• We show compassion to those in need

EXCELLENCE – We set the bar high

• We are committed to bringing our best, every day

• Our high-performing teams set and meet challenging goals

• We believe collaboration leads to better results

• We invest in expertise and bring the right resources to the table

• We are responsible stewards

LEARNING – Always growing

• We are committed to mentoring and developing our people

• We are willing to try new things

• We learn from our experiences, including our mistakes

• We embrace change as a means of growth

INTEGRITY – Do the right thing, even when no one is watching

• We take on commitments thoughtfully, and we deliver on what we promise

• We strive to earn and maintain trust

• We are committed to results without sacrificing our values

• We act and interact with honesty and authenticity

HUMILITY – “It’s not about us…”

• We are grateful for the opportunity to be part of MACP’s work

• We focus recognition on those who do the good work

• We value expertise and honor what others contribute

• We are mindful of the power dynamic in philanthropy

Position Overview

The Program Officer is responsible for supporting the development, implementation and management of the Native Arts & Cultures program of the Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies’ (MACP) Arts & Cultures domain. This position operates under the supervision of the Program Director and works in collaboration with the Managing Program Director, other Program Officers, and Program Associates. The Program Officer will work with team members and other Foundation staff in supporting and managing an effective grantmaking program to support the strategic content and desired impact for the Native Arts & Cultures program.

Across all programs, MACP seeks to provide meaningful assistance and support working in and with communities toward solutions that provide effective and sustainable programs to enhance quality of life, especially for vulnerable populations, or those who are underserved. The Native Arts & Cultures program “vision for impact” is being pursued through a well-developed strategy focusing on the intergenerational transfer of artistic skill and cultural knowledge within Native communities so that the following will be realized:

• The Native arts and cultures of the Northwest, Upper Midwest and Southwest will be more deeply understood, more widely practiced, and more broadly recognized.
• The culturally artistic core Native communities of practice throughout these regions will thrive sustainably while at the same time connect and be a resource for emerging culturally artistic Native communities through cultural corridors.

The Native Arts & Cultures program works with an established portfolio of key and regional grantee partners who serve as important intermediaries in direct connection and collaboration with Native communities located in a geographic focus of 13 states in the Northwest, Southwest and Upper Midwest regions of the U.S., and the Province of British Columbia.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of a strategically aligned grantmaking portfolio within clear annual distribution goals.
• Work with applicants on all aspects of the MACP grantmaking process, Assist applicants in developing realistic proposals that are aligned with strategic funding priorities, within the scope of the program grantmaking budget, and consistent with MACP grantmaking policies and practices, and within applicants’ capacity to deliver.
• Oversee active grants, track grantee progress, provide guidance and assistance to grantees, and review and analyze grantee reports. Monitor progress of grantees and provide clear communications to grantees, applicants, and other interested parties.
• Work collaboratively with MACP Legal, Finance, Grants Management teams to conduct due diligence, assess institutional capacity, and monitor active grants.
• In collaboration with the Managing Program Director, Program Director, other Program Officers, and MACP’s Evaluation team, develop qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze program impact and effectiveness for the purposes of learning and accountability.
• Analyze and research sector practices, trends, innovation and organizational best practices in delivering programs and services.
• Maintain an understanding of public policy and funding mechanisms and the role of private giving that supports the perpetuation of Native Arts & Cultures in community.
• Prepare written materials for board and management review.  Assist with board meeting preparations and participate in board meetings as necessary.
• Manage grantee relationships diplomatically in a manner consistent with MACP’s values and Philosophy of Grantmaking.
• Promote partnership and a culture of learning within MACP and among grantees, and in some instances plan and co-facilitate grantee convenings or related gatherings.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and site visits related to the continued understanding of Native Arts & Cultures.
• Organize site visits for Program Director and for other MACP staff and leadership.
• Strategically and responsibly recommend new grant concepts that will further strategic impact of the program portfolio.
• Represent MACP to the public, including community leaders, community-based organizations, and colleagues in the field of philanthropy and arts & cultures sector.
• Facilitate relationships and partnerships across organizations and institutions working on shared issues, in coordination with the Managing Program Director, Program Director, and other Program Officers.

Education, Experience and Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with demonstrated experience in Native Arts & Cultures or related fields such as:

• Experience in Native Arts & Cultures programming, development, and experience in grantmaking or fund development.
• Experience and familiarity with Native communities and working with Native artists, entrepreneurs, intermediaries, and technical-assistance providers.
• Understanding of the specific nature and challenges of nonprofits and Tribal organizations in Native communities.
• Knowledge and familiarity with the diversity of Native arts and cultures and the discernment to judge place based and quality programming.
• Excellent people skills and a demonstrated ability to develop trusted relationships within Native communities
• Experience and understanding of protocols within Native communities and ability to advance program interests diplomatically in this area at local, regional and national levels.
• Demonstrated high levels of intercultural understanding, cultural competency and sensitivity with specific experience in Native communities and Indian Country.
• Understanding of culturally related intergenerational dynamics and influences present in communities of artistic practice.
• Experience working in at least one of the geographic areas of program focus (Northwest, Upper Midwest, Southwest) preferred.

Experience as a Grantmaker is also desired. An undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field or equivalent work experience is expected.

Candidates should have an active curiosity and passion for MACP’s program interests and values, including making a difference in communities, forming deep partnerships with grantees, providing support to low-attention needs, and working with humility. Successful candidates will be collaborative, positive, and able to deal well with ambiguity and change. They will be adept at building collegial relationships and able to respond to issues with clarity and diplomacy. They will inspire and foster trust and confidence in staff, management, and their colleagues.

Other essential skills and experience include:

• Understanding of the emerging trends, concepts, technical and practical issues involved in supporting Native Arts & Cultures in community.
• Strong project management and planning skills including the ability to organize and prioritize tasks, effectively manage time, meet multiple competing deadlines, work independently and in a team environment, quickly develop written materials, maintain a positive attitude under pressure, and manage budgets.
• Strategic thinking with analytical and planning skills and experience.
• Experience with evaluation methodology.
• Experience as a user of grant-management software and tracking systems.
• Professional demeanor with proven ability to build collaborative relationships.
• An understanding of the respective roles of funders and grantees and the relationship between the two.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• High level of personal and professional integrity and ethics.
• Strong communication skills, including making verbal presentations and producing clear and concise written documents.

Travel
Up to 20%. Most if not all travel for this position will be domestic.

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

The above statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position. Job incumbents may be required to perform other functions not specifically addressed in this description.

View the complete profile at:
http://www.macphilanthropies.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Position-Profile-MACP-Program-Officer-Native-Arts-Cultures-FINAL-1.pdf

How To Apply

For additional information and to apply for the position please contact:

Lars Leafblad, MBA
Co-Founder/Principal
lars@ballingerleafblad.com

or

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

The Organization

The NIA Centre is a non-profit organization that has launched a major effort to place a world-class African American Cultural Centre in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Centre’s roots date back to 2011. Ultimately, the goal of the Centre is to provide an inclusive gathering space created to inspire, build, transform, and connect all people, of all ages. Ultimately, the goal of the Centre is to provide an inclusive gathering space created to inspire, build, transform, and connect all people of all ages.

NIA is a Swahili word meaning “purpose.” One of the seven principles of Kwanzaa, NIA refers to the building and development of a local community in order to restore people to their traditional greatness. So, too, is NIA Centre’s purpose. It is a place where family, community, and culture is celebrated. A place where the past is revered and honored. A place where the community gathers to share, teach, and learn. And a place where the organization advocates for the community’s future.

Position Overview

NIA Centre seeks an Executive Director, who, in partnership with the Board of Directors, will lead the NIA Centre in fulfilling its mission. A key aspect of this role will be the development of a strategic and sustainable approach to achieving the Centre’s goals. The ED will provide oversight over the daily operations of the organization and lead efforts in a wide range of areas including event planning, fund development, program development, membership engagement, social media, volunteer development, capital campaigns, and facilities management.

The ideal Executive Director will have:

• At least 5 years of leadership experience in a non-profit organization, preferably one focused on community organization.
• Organized and methodical approach to decision-making and change management; ability to balance continuity and growth.
• Ability to identify and build relationships with potential institutional funders, ultimately resulting in monetary support from the organization.
• Understanding of the basic principles of fundraising and fund development; ability to proactively build a fundraising base.
• Experience designing and building unique community-focused programs that are accessible to a wide audience.
• Ability to manage a program from inception through results evaluation.
• Sincere and inspirational belief in the importance of NIA Centre’s work and its impact on the local community.
• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.

How To Apply

Development Resources, inc. is leading this search for NIA Centre. All of DRi‘s searches can be viewed at http://driconsulting.com/available-positions/. Applications can also be submitted via email to search@driconsulting.com.

The Organization

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF), a leading philanthropic force helping communities create the conditions children need to thrive, is seeking nominations and applications for Program Officer, working with alumni of their fellowship programs.  WKKF’s work focuses on improving conditions for vulnerable children, concentrating on three key factors of success and their intersections: education and learning; food, health and well-being; and family economic security. Across these three areas, WKKF has committed to approaches that undergird racial equity and healing, community and civic engagement, and leadership capacity building.  Key to the leadership capacity building approach, fellowships have been one of the foundation’s most effective tools for realizing the belief that community-grounded leadership is a critical tool for both individual development and broad societal change.  In 2014, the foundation launched a new Community Leadership Fellowship program, targeting individuals who can be transformative change agents in their communities so that vulnerable children and their families can achieve optimal health and well-being, academic achievement, and financial security.

As a member of the foundation’s Racial Equity, Community Engagement, and Leadership Programs team, and serving as a peer to the program officers on the grantmaking teams, the new program officer will co-design and support programming for alumni of WKKF fellowship programs that realizes a vision where fellowship alumni are engaged with the work of the foundation and connected to each other in meaningful ways. The program officer will assume responsibility for fellowship alumni engagement and programming; cultivating a rich network of former fellows in the foundation’s priority places of Michigan, Mississippi, New Orleans, and New Mexico, and worldwide. Together with this distinguished group, the program officer will engage in thought partnership with foundation leaders to envision, articulate, and operationalize a community leadership and talent network that nurtures ongoing individual growth opportunities for fellows, builds continued connections to human capital in communities, and helps to  inform leadership development programming throughout the foundation.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned connector and network builder. S/he/they must be firmly committed to the foundation’s mission and will have an understanding of the broad social and economic forces affecting communities and families, demonstrated knowledge of best practices in leadership development and network building strategy, and success facilitating authentic, productive dialogue within diverse communities and settings. The successful candidate will have experience directing meaningful engagement with alumni groups or fellowship networks, ideally in a community-based context, and will have strong understanding of trends and networks within the leadership development field, both domestically and internationally. S/he/they will bring a significant set of skills in strategic communication, translating concept into action, and building meaningful relationships with persons from diverse cultural, social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.  S/he/they will be an outstanding writer and communicator and will possess a strong team orientation, a high tolerance for ambiguity, the ability to adapt quickly to change, and the maturity and humility to learn from a variety of stakeholders and partners.

Position Overview

Work at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation is both a great privilege and a tremendous responsibility. The new program officer will join an extraordinary team of individuals who are passionate about leadership and communities at a time of reimagining the way the foundation can leverage all its assets toward greater impact and ends achievement.  The program officer will direct and create alumni engagement and programming offerings that recognize the importance of human capital development in the achievement of systems change in education, health, and economic security across the foundation’s priority locations and in support of racial equity, healing, and transformation in our country.

Specifically, the new program officer will:

• Guide ongoing fellowship alumni engagement efforts and alumni professional development. Through strengthening linkages with the alumni community and various leadership networks, the program officer will build a program of robust alumni engagement and ongoing professional development and learning opportunities for fellows and emerging leaders engaged in the work of community change.
• Support capacity building and the connectivity of community leadership nationally and internationally.  The program officer will leverage the foundation’s ongoing alumni engagement efforts and follow-on guidance and learning opportunities to ensure the cadre of entrepreneurial and innovative WKKF fellows will continue to serve as catalysts for systems change in communities and provide continued support for each other. The program officer will work closely with other relevant foundation staff and partners to support the development of social change leaders, build collaboration within and for the benefit of fellowship projects, and guide ongoing implementation of fellows’ social change efforts in their communities, nationally and internationally.
• Manage and promote the fellowship alumni community. The program officer will be a community builder with a clear view of how to inspire and maintain a deeply engaged alumni community, utilizing multiple communication channels to engage with alumni and amplify their voices. The program officer will develop feedback mechanisms to understand alumni and community leadership needs to inform and improve program offerings. The program officer will collaborate with internal, place-based and systems change teams to share and source alumni stories and ideas.
• Promote opportunities for the alumni network to inform and engage WKKF programmatic and talent strategy in support of the foundation’s mission. The program officer will work to ensure that alumni community talents and expertise are brought into close partnership and collaboration with the foundation, working together to achieve community and programmatic goals in the priority areas.
• Serve as a resource to other leaders in the foundation. As the program officer nurtures the growth of the alumni network, s/he/they will also be a thought partner to grantmaking colleagues within the foundation on best practices and innovations in community leadership development. This includes providing insight to departments across the foundation into the impetus and goals of local community movements, how to strengthen networks, the benefits of strategic communication, and how to keep national leaders aware of and embedded in community-level social change.

How To Apply

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

More information about the W.K. Kellogg Foundation may be found at www.wkkf.org.

This search is being conducted with the assistance of Callie Carroll and Vanita Bhargava of the national search firm 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: WKKF-POCLN@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 W.K. Kellogg Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Organization

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation was established in 1967 with a mission to improve the quality of life in Charlottesville and the surrounding counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, and Orange. This region of more than 310,000 people includes a variety of rural and urban environments, and is home to a complex, and at times, deeply painful American history. The region’s changing demographics present opportunities for great inclusion, and the Foundation is deeply committed to centering its work in equity to ensure our region is one where everyone can belong, contribute, and thrive. As a tax-exempt, nonprofit public charity, the Community Foundation works with local residents, nonprofits, and public and private organizations to facilitate philanthropy through several hundred donor funds and scholarships while awarding grants from its own discretionary resources.

Position Overview

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports to the President & CEO and has primary responsibility to oversee and direct financial, accounting, and investment activities in support of Foundation strategy. The CFO ensures sound financial management and investment practices that support organizational growth, financial stability, and community impact goals. The CFO communicates widely with external audiences about the Foundation’s investment program. The CFO also seeks ways to continuously improve the investment and finance program to align with organizational values and to expand opportunities for greater community investment. The CFO ensures organizational compliance with relevant laws and tax obligations, and manages organizational risks and liabilities. The CFO partners with the Director of Advancement to identify, establish, and maintain funds, and to provide other products and services that meet donors’ philanthropic goals. The CFO partners with the Director of Programs to ensure proper recording and auditing of community investment strategies that advance the Foundation’s strategic goals. The CFO engages in racial-equity trainings and personal growth opportunities offered by the Foundation.

Specific activities include:

● Develop and monitor the implementation of long-range financial plans in conjunction with the President & CEO and the Finance Committee, including setting targets for organizational growth

● Develop and maintain internal financial-management policies and procedures, performance measures, and dashboards

● Develop strong working relationship with the Governing Board

● As member of leadership team, develop, present, and secure Governing Board approval for strategic organizational initiatives

● Work with the Audit Committee to ensure compliance with all applicable financial, accounting, legal, and regulatory requirements and best-practice standards; ensure a system of strong internal controls

● Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements and financial analysis; oversee annual audit

● Lead the Investment Committee to ensure compliance with Governing Board–approved investment policies

● Research and propose community investment approaches that advance Foundation goals

● Ensure the timely reporting of investment activity to donors and fundholders

● Oversee and steward agency-endowment relationships, including cultivating new relationships

● Oversee the Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Gift Processing functions to ensure best practice and compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory standards

● Oversee organizational budgeting and reporting, working with the Accounting Manager to prepare annual budgets and routine expenditure reports

● Oversee functioning and relationship with database system provider

● Serve as primary contact on behalf of the Foundation for banking relationship and investment managers

● Oversee general administration and operations

● Handle risk-management for the Foundation, working with insurance agents to ensure proper liability coverage (D&O, cybersecurity, key person, etc.)

● Supervise and develop the Accounting Manager, Administration Manager, Data Analyst, and Accounting and Administrative Assistant positions

● Oversee human-resources function, including employee benefits program

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The CFO has strong leadership, strategic, and communications skills as related to finance, investment, and general administration. A successful candidate has operational experience and should have the ability to assess the business implications of the Foundation’s operations; to design and execute approaches to meet strategic business opportunities and challenges; and to build support for proposed approaches at the Board level and externally. The candidate also understands, or is willing to develop an understanding of, the unique complexities of the community foundation business model. The CFO possesses strong analytical skills and practical experience and expertise in financial and accounting policies, practices, and systems. A successful candidate has a demonstrated track record in meeting compliance and best-practice standards for finance, investment, and/or accounting. The candidate can assess and propose strategies to manage organizational risk. The CFO is also familiar with—or is willing to learn about—a variety of charitable-giving products and approaches.

The CFO is a team player, an active problem-solver, and open to new ideas. A successful candidate can provide both strategic and operational support to the President & CEO and works collaboratively with other Directors to ensure coordinated management across the Foundation’s functional areas. The CFO is risk aware but not risk averse. The CFO also strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion and works to embed these values across the financial, investment, and administrative functions of the organization. A successful candidate thrives as part of a team that values integrity, open and direct communication, vulnerability, and empathy.

The CFO has a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred. A successful candidate has eight or more years, or the equivalent, of directly relevant work experience at a Director or Chief Financial Officer level in the field of finance or investment. Proficiency with financial-management and accounting software systems and programs is required. Understanding of GAAP-basis accounting required.

How To Apply

Please email resume and cover letter highlighting relevant experience and skills to nscott@cacfonline.org.

The Organization

ABOUT MARGARET A. CARGILL PHILANTHROPIES

Founded by the late Margaret A. Cargill, Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) actively partners with capable organizations to make a lasting difference for individuals and communities, with particular attention to overlooked causes.

MACP develops and implements integrated grantmaking strategies across seven programmatic domains: Arts & Cultures, Disaster Relief & Recovery, Environment, Animal Welfare, Quality of Life, Teachers, and Legacy & Opportunity. MACP believes that the best way to make a lasting difference on issues they care about is by investing in long-term relationships with key grantees, strengthening their combined abilities to make a meaningful difference in the world.

Cultural values inspire MACP’s team to learn, create, and excel through strong relationships with one another, their grantee partners, and the communities where MACP funds programs. They are guided by a set of core values: making a difference, respect, excellence, learning, integrity, and humility. The culture is one of engagement, thoughtfulness, and ongoing discovery. And they are constantly inspired by the good work carried out by their grantee partners. MACP is a team of diverse individuals inspired by a common mission, shared values, and a desire to make a difference by working together.

MACP is comprised of two grantmaking entities, Margaret A. Cargill Foundation and the Anne Ray Foundation, and their combined assets place them among the top ten foundations in the US. In 2019, their national and international grantmaking efforts consisted of 498 grants totaling more than $240M.

For more information on Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, please visit macphilanthropies.org.

Position Overview

THE OPPORTUNITY

MACP is seeking a Program Director to oversee the environment grantmaking domain for the organization. Reporting to and collaborating with the Managing Program Director, the Program Director, Environment will work with Program Officers and Associates, the Director, Program Operations, the Vice President, Programs, and other cross-functional colleagues in building, managing, and evaluating an effective grantmaking domain. This individual will be based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

MACP recognizes that this search is unfolding during a very challenging time, when people around the world are navigating the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak and social injustice issues. MACP’s mission of providing meaningful assistance and support to society, the arts, and the environment is more important than ever, and they need exceptionally talented leaders to help continue to advance this mission, especially in this critical moment. If you are such a leader, please review this job description and consider joining the MACP team.

THE ROLE

The Environment Program at MACP supports grantees working in and with communities to deliver effective, sustainable solutions to a set of priority problems defined by the MACP Boards.

The team addresses the problem of degradation of the Earth’s freshwater, marine, and terrestrial ecosystems. Under its existing and well-honed strategy, the domain supports community-based conservation in a set of defined focal geographies in some of the world’s most important tropical forest, grassland, coastal marine, and freshwater ecosystems.

The Program Director, Environment also serves on a leadership team with other MACP program leaders to share learning, improve operations, and coordinate work. The Program Director, Environment helps to inform MACP leadership on emerging issues related to the domain’s work and to identify and cultivate partnerships with grantees, funders, and others in order to maximize MACP’s understanding of conservation issues and the impact of its program investments.

The Program Director, Environment’s core responsibilities are as follows:

Values and Culture Alignment

·       Demonstrate a personal commitment to Margaret A. Cargill’s legacy and approach, including an investment in community-based work and a focus on developing deep and impactful grantee relationships

·       Operate with a high degree of humility and respect for both internal and external stakeholders

·       Demonstrate a desire to play a leadership role in a highly collaborative, community-minded organization that values engagement, culture, and relationships

·       Support MACP-wide goals, identify and develop solutions to improve MACP’s effectiveness, and foster the organization’s values-based culture and philanthropic expertise

Demonstrated Experience in the Global Environmental Sector

·       Leverage significant environmental sector experiences across the team, with a programmatic focus on partnering with grantees to create long-term, sustainable change working in and with communities

·       Bring a strong reputation in the field, cultivating deep relationships with funders and both current and potential grantees

·       Engage with individuals across a wide range of communities, cultures, and experiences; an intersectional and global approach is critical to the success of this work

Excellence in People Management

·       Lead a highly capable and seasoned staff, taking every opportunity to coach and mentor as the team works through grant development, program implementation, and impact assessment

·       Empower staff to continue to drive forward their own areas of work in collaboration with one another

·       Travel with Program Officers and others to assess grantmaking opportunities, monitor program and grantee performance, build constructive relationships, and stay current with program strategies and relevant fields of knowledge

Program Leadership and Strategy Implementation

·       Serve as a member of the Program Leadership Team, supporting MACP-wide goals and identifying and developing solutions to improve MACP’s effectiveness

·       Collaborate with the Managing Program Director on all aspects of strategy implementation, including grants planning, execution, and evaluation

·       In partnership with the evaluation function and grantee partners, develop and implement measurement, evaluation, and learning (MEL) plans to assess program impact

·       In partnership with the legal, finance, and grants management functions, maintain accountability for due diligence on all grants within the portfolio

·       Lead a cross-functional team to develop the domain budget and program plan

Internal and External Communication Skills

·       Represent MACP formally and informally to a range of external stakeholders, developing relationships with peer funders and organizations involved in community-based work, in and beyond the global environmental space, through speaking, writing, and other opportunities

·       As required, interact effectively with the Vice President of Programs, the President & CEO, and the MACP Board, providing ongoing updates and insights into the domain’s work

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidate will have the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics:

·       15+ years of experience in the environment field as a grantmaker, administrator, or program director; preference will be given to candidates with some degree of grantmaking experience

·       Experience working with a range of large and small nonprofit organizations that support programs in community-based conservation, wildlife or fisheries management, grantee capacity building, or related fields

·       Experience developing and implementing long-term evaluation and learning strategies relevant to community-based conservation

·       Knowledge, experience, and a high level of comfort communicating in cross-cultural contexts with diverse communities internationally and domestically; facility with a second language is a plus

·       Supervisory experience of a professional team, with demonstrated ability to develop individuals’ strengths and to build effective, values-based teams

·       Strong interpersonal and communications skills, with a professional demeanor and proven ability to build collaborative relationships, operate in a team environment, and honor donor intent

·       Perseverance, resilience, flexibility in the face of change, humility, and a high degree of emotional intelligence

·       Demonstrated ability to translate the goals and strategies of an organization into actionable plans that align to the stylistic preferences of the organization

·       Undergraduate degree required; graduate level degree and/or equivalent professional experience is preferred, including in conservation biology, community-based natural resources management, anthropology, or other field directly related to the understanding of effective strategies for sustaining ecosystem function and supporting the positive interaction of people and ecosystems

·       Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including trips of two weeks or longer outside the US a few times each year, plus several shorter domestic trips

ABOUT THE TWIN CITIES

MACP’s office in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, known as The Preserve, strongly reflects the organization’s culture and identity. Expanded in 2016, The Preserve is testament to MACP’s environmental values and commitment. The building is LEED Platinum certified by the U.S. Green Building Council and is a space that promotes collaboration and a connection to nature while reflecting MACP’s values.

Eden Prairie is part of the Twin Cities metro area, including Minneapolis and St. Paul, which have over 3 million residents and together make up the 14th largest metropolitan area in the country. A unique blend of small town and major cosmopolitan hub, both urban cores boast a thriving business atmosphere. Saint Paul, as the state capital, is home to state government and has a more historical vibe. Minneapolis is the larger and more commercial of the two cities. Both cities share a common root of being river towns – and the great outdoors are still a major attraction for residents and visitors alike, with over 100,000 acres of parks, walking and bike paths, and other outdoor spaces.

The Twin Cities offer something for everyone, from national sports teams to a robust theater and arts scene, to a thriving “foodie” culture. The area also has a diverse range of neighborhoods and homes, with an atmosphere of a small town feeling with the conveniences and cultural hallmarks of a big city.

MACP recognizes that the COVID-19 outbreak has made relocating a challenging option and may require a longer transition period than usual. But for candidates seeking a welcoming, highly livable community with a strong focus on access to arts, culture, and the outdoors, the Twin Cities offers all of this and more.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

MACP is invested in the health and well-being of their staff and offers a comprehensive and valuable benefits package, including but not limited to:

·       Relocation support when applicable

·       Strong medical, dental, and vision benefits for individuals and their eligible dependents

·       Retirement programs, including 401(k) matching and access to employer-paid financial planning resources

·       A broad range of insurance programs, including employer-paid life, short and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance

·       Access to legal insurance plan and identity theft protection program

·       A generous matching gift program

·       Paid holidays and personal time off

·       An employee assistance plan

·       Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

·       An onsite fitness room

·       Domestic and international travel resources

·       Paid parental leave

·       Tuition reimbursement

How To Apply

CONTACT

Koya Leadership Partners, the executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven search, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Molly Brennan and Meghan Franklin are leading this search. To make recommendations or to express your interest in this role, please visit this link: https://talent-profile.koyapartners.com/search/3949 All nominations, inquiries, and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

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