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The Rockefeller Foundation’s mission—unchanged since 1913—is to promote the well-being of humanity throughout the world. Today, we pursue this mission through dual goals: advancing inclusive economies that expand opportunities for more broadly shared prosperity, and building resilience by helping people, communities and institutions prepare for, withstand, and emerge stronger from acute shocks and chronic stresses. To achieve these goals, we work at the intersection of four focus areas—advance health, revalue ecosystems, secure livelihoods, and transform cities—to address the root causes of emerging challenges and create systemic change. Together with partners and grantees, The Rockefeller Foundation strives to catalyze and scale transformative innovations, create unlikely partnerships that span sectors, and take risks others cannot.

Position Overview

The Rockefeller Foundation is seeking an experienced Director, Integrated Operations to join the Food Initiative.

The Food Initiative’s vision is to build a food system that nourishes all people, protects and regenerates the environment and enables the flourishing of culture and community. The Director of Integrated Operations will work with the Managing Director and the Initiative team to manage the effectiveness and efficiency of the entire team and department, and ensures the work of the team maintains the highest standards of innovation and science. The Director supports and advises MD and ensures collaboration and cooperation across the Initiative team. They partner with key people across the Foundation to ensure key strategic and programmatic coordination of the MD’s internal and external engagements, messaging, and key Initiative goals, objectives and priorities. Manages key internal and external relationships for the MD and represents the Food initiative at key events and meetings. The director will manage and monitor Initiative team progress against goals and objectives of the team and ensure systematic learning processes are in place. Will take the lead in working with internal HR, Legal and Finance teams to manage Initiative plan staffing, budget and compliance related work.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partners with the MD and Initiatives team; and the wider Foundation, to deliver on key strategic and initiative objectives in pursuance of the Foundation’s vision, mission and key priorities.
• Establishes a formal management system within the teams to review progress, resolve issues, and support their needs, improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the team.
• Benchmarks the team’s financial, operational and team performance against key peer organizations and identifies, imports and implements best practices to guide and set best-in-class policies, programs, practices and organizational systems for the team.
• Ensures systematic learning and reflection processes are in place that lead to continuous improvement.
• Serves as a thought partner to the MD on important strategic and organizational projects, issues and questions, managing the flow of communications, from the Foundation and external parties as directed by the MD.
• Supports the MD in the management of the budget and forecasts and other operational aspects of the department. Provides oversight of the Business Plan Review (BPR) work related to the team.
• Serves as a go-to for staff when the MD is unavailable or inaccessible and helps manage ad hoc and emergent needs that are “off plan”, either by exercising judgment in handling independently and/or re-arranging the MD’s time as needed.
• On behalf of the MD, prepares briefs for meetings and coordinates follow-up with relevant external and internal staff.
• In partnership and in support of the MD – manages the activity of the office, sets meeting agendas for key meeting within the team.
• Supervises and oversees the work of team members as directed by the MD.
• Represents the initiative team at external events and meetings and is seen as an important ambassador and liaison for the entire team and the Foundation.
• Manages special projects as designated by the MD. Ensures that there is always proper staffing on the team.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Communication: Has excellent interpersonal abilities including strong listening, writing and verbal skills; demonstrates assertiveness and effectiveness in presenting their ideas to a variety of internal and external audiences and for multiple and diverse purposes.
• Decision-Making: Has the ability to evaluate risks and opportunities; uses analytical and problem-solving skills; takes initiative and drives for results; is able to prioritize their own work and the work of others and understands how their work fits into the team and the overall work of the Foundation.
• Execution: Has strong project management skills; manages their own time well and provides the necessary guidance and direction to others that allows them to successfully meet deadlines; has a sense of urgency and takes responsibility for their work and how this impacts the rest of the team; is able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously; is able to multi-task and works well under pressure; employs attention to detail with their work and has high standards for accomplishing their work.
• Integration: Accesses functional and substantive expertise organizationally, and accomplishes their work with inclusiveness and collaboration.
• Leadership: Thinks innovatively and creatively about their work, has strong negotiation skills which enable them to work effectively and efficiently across a large amount of work, people and all internal and external constituencies and demonstrates accountability for their work.
• Partnership and Relationship Building: Has strong professional presence and can be seen as a key representative of the Foundation and the Food Initiative; has intercultural knowledge and appreciation; and possesses strong strategic partnership building skills.
• Strategic Ability: Anticipates future opportunities and consequences, demonstrates an innovative and flexible approach to work, and has the ability to organize chaos into a coherent plan and implement it well.
• People Management: Has the skills to manage a team of administrative staff and approaches managing people as one that employs team-building, skill building and overall staff development and engagement.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• An advanced degree in nutrition, food or agricultural sciences preferred.
• Advanced degree in business or management helpful as is previous experience in a non-profit organization or foundation or equally dynamic goal oriented global enterprise.
• Has a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience supporting an executive, a diverse team of professionals of multiple disciplines and a large, complex, strategic global initiative for a dynamic organization on all matters related to their internal and external strategic goals.
• Ability to manage people and teams to conceive, research, analyze, develop and implement projects, new ideas and strategies to successful completion. Sets agendas and timelines for their own work and for that of others to meet the demands of a complex dynamic function and Executive.
• Has a track record of effectively managing budgets and forecasts, developing and monitoring strategic plans and in managing their own work and the work of others under significant time pressures and to high quality standards.
• Understands innovation processes, and the management of scientific research and development initiatives.
• Ability to travel regularly both domestically and internationally and has done so in previous roles successfully.
• Computer proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet search skills and ability to learn new applications quickly.

The Rockefeller Foundation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.  To this end, the Foundation ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces.

The Rockefeller Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How To Apply

To apply, please click here to apply on our website.

  About Community Change and Community Change Action:

Community Change builds the power and capacity of low-income people, especially low-income people of color, to lead powerful and dynamic movements for social change. With our community-based partner groups, we bridge the grassroots and the national, supporting outsider strategies to disrupt the status quo while also building pathways to influence the insider conversation.

Our vision of a better world centers the leadership of impacted people of color to move our work on immigrant rights, economic justice, and racial equity, including a focus on jobs and housing, early childhood care and education, income supports, and immigration reform.

This position also supports Community Change Action, an affiliated 501(c)(4) advocacy organization. While motivated by the same core values – equity, inclusion, and justice – Community Change and Community Change Action operate independently of one another and each organization has its own board of directors.

Position Overview

Position Description:

The Senior Development Strategist (Grant Writer) assists the Deputy Director of Development Strategy and Senior Writer in raising over $20 million from foundations and major gifts to support Community Change and Community Change Action, with a particular focus on foundation fundraising. S/he is a key member of the Institutional Advancement (IA) team, which works collaboratively across the organization and in close coordination with executive leadership, program colleagues, finance and operations teams, and the communications unit. The SDS (Grant Writer) will produce a large amount of nuanced written material under deadline; participate in foundation strategy development; track deadlines and completion of certain fundraising tasks; and manage information and relationships.

Principal Responsibilities:

The Senior Development Strategist (Grant Writer) is responsible for sustaining and increasing support from existing funders, supporting the cultivation and solicitation of new funders, writing a variety of funder-focused content, and supporting the team’s writing needs (e.g. editing other writers, writing updates for funder communications, etc.).

Community Change and Community Change Action regard funders as key partners and collaborators, which means IA works closely with program staff, serving as a bridge between programs and funders. As part of this structure, the SDS will be “embedded” in program teams to become deeply familiar with our work on racial and economic justice, jobs and housing, early childhood care and education, income supports, and immigration reform. In collaboration with the SDS (project manager), s/he will:

·         Develop subject matter expertise on Community Change programs;

·         Work in close collaboration with program directors to translate program objectives into grant deliverables, and make a compelling case to funders to increase support for our programs;

·         Support the planning and execution of fundraising strategies and revenue pipelines, working with senior leadership;

·         Develop content to support program priorities as part of our 15-year strategic plan, which will include writing grant proposals and reports that set the stage for renewals, as well as case statements, concept notes, organizational and program overviews, and donor updates; and

·         Track all funder communications in our constituent and grants management systems.

Qualifications:

The Senior Development Strategist (Grant Writer) will be a sharp and persuasive writer who is curious and adaptable. S/he sees fundraising as their contribution to the movement for social justice and is committed to using their work to advance the struggle for immigrant rights, economic justice, and racial equity.

The SDS must build good relationships, internally and externally, and cultivate an instinct for fundraising opportunities and alignment between funders’ interests and our programs. The SDS needs to be able to move at a fast pace and keep track of details and deadlines. S/he should also have a collegial spirit and a good sense of humor. In addition, the ideal candidate will bring:

·         Five years of professional experience, preferably with at least one year of grant writing for a non-profit organization;

·         Superb writing skills;

·         Familiarity with standard methods of foundation solicitation and cultivation;

·         Work experience with an organization that represents the interests of communities of color a plus.

·         Keen attention to detail, including strong editing skills and familiarity with AP Style;

·         Experience using Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or other CRM;

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office required and Google Suite preferred;

·         Proven ability to learn quickly, work independently, meet multiple deadlines, and perform under pressure;

·         Ability to work and collaborate with diverse staff in person and remotely; and

·         Demonstrated commitment to Community Change’s mission to build the power of low-income people of color to fight for a world where everyone can thrive.

This person reports to: Deputy Director of Development Strategy and Senior Writer

Community Change recognizes a staff bargaining unit affiliated with IFPTE Local 70, a union for non-profit workers. This position is included in Community Change’s bargaining unit and covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

Salary and benefits: $65,000 – $75,000 annual salary. Community Change also offers an excellent benefits package, which includes 4 weeks of annual paid vacation; additional paid holiday leave between December 24 and January 1; 8% employer contribution to retirement account after six months of employment (and 3% employer contribution for the first 6 months); and a choice of generous health insurance plans.

This position is located in Washington, DC.

Closing Date of Position: Open Until Filled

Community Change is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How To Apply

Please click here to submit a cover letter sharing your personal interest as well as salary expectations, a resume, and two writing samples.

Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private sectors. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization for equal rights, seeks a dynamic, experienced Chief Financial Officer to provide leadership and financial oversight of its national headquarters.

Position Overview

The NAACP has exclusively retained Nonprofit HR to assist in the recruitment efforts for its next Chief Financial Officer (CFO).  The CFO is responsible for the control of all internal financial systems necessary to carry out the Association’s business in compliance with governing regulations, laws, and accounting standards. The position of CFO is a critical and visible position requiring strong business (financial, operations), staff development and change management experience and the ability to establish oneself as a trusted advisor to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on all matters pertaining to the financial stewardship of the organization.

The CFO will report to the CEO and will be responsible for providing strategic leadership on all operational and strategic issues as they arise.  The CFO will offer strategic recommendations to the appropriate authorities based on financial analysis and projections, cost identification and allocation, and revenue/expense analysis. The CFO will provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends in order to assist the CEO, the Board of Directors and other senior executives in performing their responsibilities. It will also be the CFO’s responsibility to establish credibility throughout the organization and with the Board as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges.

Working closely with the CEO and board, the CFO must be strategic in uncovering business opportunities as well as assessing business risks.  The CFO will provide financial advice and counsel to the leadership of the organization and will be the primary management liaison with the fundraising and finance committees of the Board of Directors.  The CFO will be pro-active in leveraging the organization’s resources to take advantage of opportunities to grow revenue, expand programs, and reduce expenses.  The CFO will develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures. S/he will continually improve the budgeting process through education of department heads on financial issues related to their budgets.

The ideal candidate will possess an MBA and CPA, with at least 15 years of experience in a senior management capacity and a minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic financial planning, control, profitability planning and quality management in a 501(c)3 and/or 501(c)4 organization.  S/he will possess strong finance and leadership skills and will be an expert at managing organizational change. It is essential that s/he have a results-proven track record and a high level of competence and professional stature to advise the CEO and Board committees on effective financial management.  The position requires someone with demonstrated ability to think strategically in seizing opportunities, accessing risks, streamlining processes and procedures, and reducing expenses.  It is also essential that s/he be experienced in the modern implementation of financial systems and operations and understands the importance of finance in supporting organizational strategies and decisions.

How To Apply

For consideration, interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter must address your experience and qualifications being sought. Send materials to: execsearch@nonprofithr.com “ATTN: NAACP CFO Search” in the subject line. Electronic submissions highly preferred. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Please visit: www.naacp.org for more information about the organization. To obtain further details about this opportunity, contact Myra T. Briggs, Executive Search Practice Leader at Nonprofit HR at mbriggs@nonprofithr.com.

Founded in 1949, Philanthropy Southwest is the most enduring association of grantmakers in the United States. Our long history means we know how to provide timely information and connect colleagues across the region to help them thrive and succeed in their work. 
 
PSW is the premier philanthropy serving organization in the southwestern United States, with hundreds of member organizations across the region. We believe that philanthropy is done best when done collaboratively and with excellence, and we foster a network across which our members generously help and support each other. We would like to see philanthropy drive meaningful impact on pressing regional issues. 
 
PSW provides the following core programs and services: 
 
1. Annual Conference – 70 years of convening the region’s grantmakers to learn, connect, collaborate, and grow 2. Educational Offerings – dozens of local, regional, and online training sessions designed to meet the professional development needs of our members’ trustees and staff 3. Membership Network – a robust and diverse group of hundreds of grantmaking and philanthropic organizations, connected to each other, and committed to philanthropic excellence and impact 4. Research and Resources – a robust resource library, and both primary and secondary research on issues that are important to our members 5. Policy Advocacy – opportunities to join with peers to advocate for the views and needs of grantmakers at the local and national level 6. Collaboration-Building – catalyzing of and backbone services for several issue- and geographyfocused collaborations of grantmakers 7. Peer Networks – creation of and support for affinity groups based on role, geography, etc. 
 
 PSW has also recently completed a robust strategic direction-setting initiative led by the board of directors. That initiative has resulted in our new vision and mission, a significant new focus on building meaningful collaborations with our partners and peers, and a reimagination of PSW as a leading-edge, impactful philanthropy serving organization. The PSW Board and staff team are extremely excited about bringing on a new CEO to help lead the organization into a bold new future! 

Position Overview

Philanthropy Southwest (PSW) is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our organization, in partnership with our board of directors and staff, as we work to foster philanthropic excellence and trusted partnerships that make a positive impact on our region’s most pressing issues. The next CEO of PSW will have an exciting opportunity to help shape our evolution as the longest-serving philanthropy support organization in the country. 
 
The CEO oversees and manages our programs and services, finances, partnerships, donor relations, and influence in the region. The CEO will supervise a small but talented and passionate staff team and will work in close partnership with the board of directors, who view their role as including a combination of strategic leadership, fiduciary governance, membership representation, and committed direct involvement in key organizational committees and initiatives. 
 
The overarching responsibilities of the CEO are to: • Lead the active pursuit of PSW’s vision of building a thriving southwestern U.S. through the power of collaborative philanthropy • Partner closely with the board of directors to set a clear strategy for PSW (including long- and short-term goals and objectives), and lead the ongoing execution and evaluation of that strategy • Manage the PSW 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with integrity and according to best practices • Supervise, develop, and build the PSW staff team (currently four other professionals) • Develop strong relationships with our members, serving as a strategic connector across the network, and ensuring that our members receive timely and high-quality service and support • Lead the PSW staff effort to provide programs, resources, and educational opportunities (to include but not limited to annual conference, workshops, seminars, etc.) to support PSW’s membership learning about and applying excellent philanthropy • Actively recruit new members to join PSW • Develop strategic partnerships among our peer philanthropy-serving organizations that benefit our members and their work • Proactively develop and maintain leadership-level expertise in the world of philanthropy, and serve as a subject matter expert in the philanthropic arena • Build relationships with grantmakers and donors for the purpose of raising funds, including submitting grant proposals • Ensure PSW’s public image (including our brand, web and social media presence, PR profile, etc.) remains positive • Communicate regularly and clearly with the board of directors and the broader membership • Advocate for our members, and for their collective interests and needs, with policy-makers and other influencers 
 
Just a few of the many reasons we believe this position will be attractive to candidates include: • The emerging new vision and mission for PSW is compelling, and the organization’s strategy is innovative and forward-looking • PSW is a stable, 70-year-old nonprofit with a long history of success, impact, and solid support • Philanthropy in the southwest is on the rise, with dozens of new grantmaking organizations being created every year, and philanthropy’s impactful role in our region growing rapidly • Both the board and staff are filled with highly engaged, talented individuals who are excited about welcoming a new leader • The organization is financially strong, and its members are all philanthropic organizations, many of which generously support PSW over and above their annual membership dues 

 
CEO Job Description 
 
Responsibilities In relationship to the PSW Board, responsibilities include:  • Work with the chair of the board to set the agenda for regular board meetings  • Create and manage an annual budget that will be reviewed and approved by the board • Ensure board meetings and their logistics are planned and managed well • Meet regularly with the PSW Board members individually and collectively to drive adoption and execution of board initiatives • Ensure PSW’s various board committees are well-supported, and either personally serve or assign another staff member to serve as a staff liaison for each committee • Provide information and metrics to measure performance to assist the board in evaluating the performance of the CEO • Be responsible for the execution and fulfillment of decisions made by the PSW Board • Oversee all PSW financial management, including budgeting, financial reporting, external auditing, accounting, payroll, etc. in a manner that appropriately engages the board and ensures their satisfaction with regard to their fiduciary oversight • Serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the PSW Board of Directors • Work with board to identify and recruit a strategically diverse pool of board directors 
 
 
In relationship to our members, responsibilities include: • Cultivate personal relationships with members throughout the region to promote their active  engagement in PSW’s member network and programs • Ensure members receive accurate and timely communications, opportunities to interact with other members, resources they need to be successful, and prompt, high-quality service from PSW staff • Respond to and anticipate member needs, and identifying opportunities and developing products and services that address those needs • Actively recruit new members and ensure an organization wide membership recruitment and retention plan is in place and executed against • Continuously seek to enhance member benefits and ensure that membership dues and benefits are competitive and offer members great value • Help ensure that PSW has a diverse and inclusive membership 
 
 
In relationship to peer philanthropy-serving organizations, responsibilities include: • Develop and maintain collaborative, constructive relationships with southwest region state-level philanthropy serving organizations and with other such regionally- and nationally-focused organizations • Seek opportunities to create collaborative programs and other offerings with our peer organizations 
 
In relationship to our funders, responsibilities include: • Ensure an annual fund development plan, with a clear understanding of the fundraising needs of the organization, is shared with the board and managed by the staff • Develop healthy, long-term relationships with donors, ensuring they receive full communication and any information they need to continue to support our work 
 
In relationship to PSW staff, responsibilities include: • Serve as a mission leader to the staff, working to inspire them to rally behind our mission and vision • Within budget parameters, manage day-to-day operations and all PSW staff, including ensuring appropriate levels of staffing • Regularly evaluate staff performance, both individually and collectively • Support the staff’s professional development needs • Cultivate a healthy, respectful, and diverse work environment and culture • Ensure the organization has appropriate systems, tools, technology, processes, and policies required according to leading practices 
 
Required Competencies • Has experience casting a vision for an organization and working to achieve that vision • Is a skilled relationship developer and builder, with a demonstrated understanding of the strength of networks • Has a strong working knowledge of the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors • Has solid business acumen and a strong understanding of financial analysis, revenue and expense management, and budgeting • Has demonstrated a capability to raise funds for an organization • Has been a change agent and is comfortable embracing and leading change • Has successfully managed a team of employees, volunteers, or both • Has a strong work ethic and is a self-starter • Has an effective, collaborative interpersonal manner • Has demonstrated experience in building consensus among diverse stakeholders and facilitating action towards a common goal • Demonstrate strong organizational skills, able to balance multiple competing priorities and schedules • Is an effective communicator, both interpersonally and in a public speaking format 
 
Additional Preferred Competencies • Experience working in a membership-focused nonprofit organization • A genuine enthusiasm for philanthropy • Experience developing and leading earned revenue service offerings (in nonprofit or business) • Executive-level experience leading a nonprofit organization, ideally in the philanthropic sector, and/or similar experience in the for-profit arena • Experience and/or close involvement with conference planning and management • Familiarity with current technologies used to manage and support nonprofits, especially membership organizations • Experience promoting equity and inclusion in organizations and networks • Some experience with organizing policy analysis and advocacy efforts 
 

 
Education and Experience • Preferred 7-10 years of executive or senior management experience successfully leading teams and organizations is required • Previous experience in the nonprofit and/or philanthropy sectors is strongly preferred • Bachelor’s Degree (required) or Master’s Degree (preferred) 
 
Compensation • PSW will offer an executive-level salary that is competitive with industry standards and commensurate with experience • Benefits include paid health, dental, and vision benefits, as well as an employer retirement contribution and generous personal time off and holidays • A performance bonus is also part of the compensation package 
 
Job Classification and Expectations • This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position, subject to State of Texas employment laws • Candidates should expect a combination of traditional work days and weeks (e.g. roughly 40hour weeks, approximately 8:30a-5:30p days) with occasional need to work evenings and weekends • The PSW office is located in Dallas, TX, and there is a preference that the selected candidate would be able to live full-time in Dallas. However, given the right candidate and situation, the board is willing to consider other arrangements. • Regular travel throughout the southwestern U.S. (by air and car) is expected for this position 
 
Reporting Structure • This position reports to the PSW Board Executive Committee and ultimately to the full board of directors • Four PSW staff members (one of whom is a contractor) currently report directly to the CEO position 

How To Apply

Application Process • This search is being led by PSW’s Strategy and Search Committee, with the guidance of a search consultant • Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, official resume, and a list of 3 references to: search@philanthropysouthwest.org   • Information should be submitted no later than January 6, 2019 • All interested applicants can expect to be contacted in some manner within three weeks of the above date • All candidate submissions will remain confidential with our search consultant (Good Works Strategic Advisors), and only vetted semi-finalist candidates will be revealed to PSW Strategy and Search Committee members for interviews 

WELLSPRING PHILANTHROPIC FUND

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund is a private grantmaking foundation dedicated to advancing the realization of human rights and social and economic justice for all people. Wellspring has offices in New York, NY and Washington, DC. Wellspring’s work is rooted in respect for the dignity and worth of every human being and is informed by the following beliefs:

·         Social institutions and structures should promote the full realization of human rights and human potential, and should be accountable to these ends.

·         The rights of all people are advanced when the rights of the most marginalized and vulnerable peoples are protected.

·         Social justice movements should employ means that are consistent with their ideals, and should give agency to the people whose interests they seek to advance.

·         As responsible stewards, we must strive to maximize the impact of our charitable investments.

·         As a private foundation, Wellspring’s key functions are to conduct research and education tailored to our mission; manage a grantmaking portfolio of various programs, administer grants and monitoring grantee performance; and work to promote the effectiveness of programs that receive donor funding.

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund believes we are strengthened by the diversity of our staff, and welcomes such diversity including race, gender identity or expression, educational attainment, disability, veteran status, and personal experience with the criminal justice system.  We welcome applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, and we strongly encourage people of color and persons with disabilities to apply.

Wellspring hires, promotes and retains employees based on their professional qualifications, demonstrated abilities and work performance, as well as on the degree to which these qualities are required in the employment positions made available by the Foundation’s service needs and business requirements.  All personnel decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, discipline and discharge, are made without discrimination based on any protected characteristic as defined by law (e.g., race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, domestic partner status, veteran or military status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, and prior criminal convictions, as well as educational attainment.)

Position Overview

JOB SUMMARY 

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund seeks an Associate to join the Perspective Fund (PF) team. The PF Associate will have demonstrated experience in impact and outreach campaigns for documentaries and will report to the Senior Program Officer of Special Initiatives. The PF Associate will support strategic planning, grantmaking, portfolio management and implementation of PF strategy.

Perspective Fund provides grant support to independently-produced documentary films that highlight social justice and human rights and align with our priority areas. Through our grantmaking, we seek to support documentaries that raise awareness, connect people, inspire action, and create impact around human rights and social justice.

The PF Associate will coordinate a limited number of direct film grantee relationships, under the guidance of the Senior Program Officer and co-founders, and will provide programmatic, research and administrative support for the team of three working.

How To Apply

HOW TO APPLY: 

For employment consideration, please submit application to jobs@wpfund.org. Subject Line: “[Your name]— Perspective Fund Associate.” All applications must include:

1.       a resumé;

2.       a thoughtful cover letter, including how you became aware of this opportunity (i.e. job portal, referral, etc.) and salary requirements (must specify actual amount and range); and

3.       one writing sample that shows your experience in social justice documentary film (in PDF format); this could also include a work sample that shows your experience in impact documentary and outreach campaigns. Visual samples are accepted.

Only applications that include these materials will be reviewed and considered.

No phone calls please.

NOTE: At this time, our preference is that applicants have work authorization to work in the United States. If you need sponsorship for a US work visa, please let us know in your cover letter.

The application deadline is December 10th, 2018

Our vision is that across Colorado, each of us can say: “We have all we need to live healthy lives.” And, we’ll get there by working to achieve our mission of improving the health of Coloradans.

Position Overview

The Foundation is happy to announce the position of Associate Program Officer. This opportunity is responsible for supporting the Foundation’s work towards bringing health in reach for all Coloradans. The Associate Program Officer will be working on the Foundation’s priorities of primary care, early childhood social-emotional development, teen/young adult resiliency, and adult recovery.

At the 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.

Ideal candidates will connect with our mission and cornerstones; work well in ambiguity and managing change; and proactively identify opportunities to advance our mission while remaining grounded in the day-to-day responsibilities. Further, they will have a broad understanding of health philanthropy; primary care and/or behavioral health; nonprofits; and community-based work.

The Associate Program Officer will be working within the Philanthropy Department, supporting the program officers and senior program officers. This position is responsible for reviewing grant proposals, managing active grants, completing grant reports, and participating in the development and implementation of initiatives. The ideal candidate excels in developing relationships with various constituencies; producing written summaries of information; managing multiple projects with consistency; and exhibits a desire to learn.

Applicants should have an understanding of the low-income communities we exist to serve, including communities of color, rural communities, and/or and neighborhoods or regions that face issues of inequity. Ideal candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree and three years’ relevant experience. Two years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. Experience in the nonprofit or public sector and experience working in health or related organizations. The philanthropy department spends a great deal of time in the community which requires the Associate Program Officer position a minimum of 25% travel throughout Colorado.

How To Apply

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual to have a meaningful impact through her or his 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 12/21/2018

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

Working at MIT offers opportunities, an environment, a culture – and benefits – that just aren’t found together anywhere else. If you’re curious, motivated, want to be part of a unique community, and help shape the future – then take a look at this opportunity. 

D-Lab is an interdisciplinary program at MIT that is committed to using its technological and educational resources to improve the lives of the three billion people who live on less than $3 a day. Through academic offerings, research projects, and fieldwork, D-Lab pursues low-cost and locally sustainable solutions in agriculture, water and sanitation, health, energy, and education.  

Position Overview

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, D-Lab (part-time, 50%), to develop, plan, and manage the philanthropic efforts of D-Lab.  Will align D-Lab’s fund-raising mission with the Institute and the Campaign for a Better World; develop, prioritize, and implement strategies to deliver market penetration, donor engagement, prospect identification, alignment with campaign affairs, and thematic fund-raising; partner with Resource Development (RD) staff to cultivate, solicit, and steward individuals identified as donors and prospects; lead the relationship with RD and collaborate and consult with D-Lab staff. Will report to the executive director of D-Lab.  .  

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  bachelor’s degree; at least three years of work experience in functions involving fundraising and/or philanthropy; and experience developing individual philanthropic relationships with prospects of varying financial capacity.  Seek someone with strong interpersonal skills who can demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness and is at ease with both in-person and virtual communication. International development experience and/or work in cross-cultural environments is preferred.  Job #16788-P

Schedule to be determined. This is a temporary, one-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal.
  

How To Apply

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THE FOUNDATION

The Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation was founded in 1995 by Maria-Gaetana (Tana) von Spreti Matisse, wife of the late art dealer and collector, Pierre Matisse.  In accordance with the founder’s belief in the importance of the arts in each person’s life, the Foundation makes grants to organizations providing arts education to public, charter and parochial schools in New York City.  The Foundation awards three types of grants all designed to emphasize accessibility to art practices and arts institutions as a means to promote identity, creativity and cultural literacy. In 2018, the Foundation pledged more than $3.5 million in grants.

The Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation is a small, collegial environment consisting of a dedicated team of three full-time and one part-time staff members, with the addition of consultants and interns as needed.  This particular office setting is well suited to a communicative, self-motivated individual with a sense of humor and an interest in the arts.

Position Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

The Grants Manager will be responsible for all components of the grant process and lifecycle from letter of inquiry through closeout, while ensuring a high standard of accuracy and timeliness. This will include maintaining the grants management database as well as researching new applicants, reviewing proposals, and monitoring current grantees. Working in close collaboration with the Senior Arts Education Program Officer and the Executive Director, the Grants Manager will report to the Senior Program Officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The position requires that full grant lifecycles, workflows, and deadlines are managed in a manner that is responsible, professional and in accordance with the Foundation’s mission and procedures.

To this end, the Grants Manager will:

• maintain the grants management database (Foundant Technologies) assuring data integrity
• manage grant process workflows, create forms and reports, and troubleshoot errors with database vendor as needed
• work with program staff to track and move incoming inquiries and proposals through review, recommendation, approval/denial, reporting, and transition processes
• provide technical support to applicants and current grantees at all grant stages and offer guidance about requirements and other questions
• ensure grantee compliance with Foundation-specific application requirements and monitor grantee reports and budgets
• conduct research on new organizations and schedule meetings with prospective grantees
• draft correspondence for inquiries, award notifications, letters of regret, etc.  
• schedule grant payments and monitor grant balances (for multi-year awards)
• generate program budgets and reports as needed
• prepare docket materials for Board and committee meetings
• schedule and participate in site visits supporting staff with detailed notes after each visit
• provide Foundation’s IT agent with grants information to keep the Foundation’s website current
• attend after-hours Foundation-related events as necessary
• other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and the Senior Program Officer

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS of a SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

• a college bachelor-level degree and successful work experience (minimum three years) with grants  management-related responsibilities –  familiarity with the arts education field a plus
• ability to work both independently and as a team player providing support to colleagues 
• excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• strong research and problem-solving skills
• detail oriented with superior proofreading skills 
• excellent analytical skills with sound judgment in programmatic and budgetary issues
• strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• ability to gather information, draw conclusions, and make recommendations regarding complex problems and issues
• excellent interpersonal skills and ability to perform effectively in a small work environment
• high energy and a strong work ethic
• technologically savvy, Microsoft Office proficient; familiarity with grants management software, Foundant in particular, a plus

COMPENSATION

Annual salary will be competitive with excellent benefits. 

The Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

How To Apply

CONTACT

Send your letter of interest and resume to hr@pmgmf.org.   No phone calls please.

The Organization The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, a leading philanthropic institution helping communities create the conditions children need to thrive, is seeking nominations and applications for Program Officer for its Michigan Programs. In recent years, the foundation has sharpened its focus 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. The foundation has made a generational commitment to grantmaking in the region that advances the vision of a future in which every child thrives. WKKF partners closely with community stakeholders and policy makers to co-create a network of organizations working together to advance economic stability, racial equity, and community and civic engagement, while increasing access to quality education, healthy food, and medical care for children and families in need.

Position Overview Reporting to Faye Nelson, the Director of Michigan Programs, the Program Officer will provide leadership and oversight for on-the-ground execution of program efforts that nurture opportunities for achieving positive systemic change for better education, health, and economic outcomes for children and their families throughout the state of Michigan. The Michigan team works in offices in Battle Creek, Detroit, and Grand Rapids and is a critical place-based team at the foundation. Particular areas of interest related to WKKF priorities as the Michigan Programs team grows include early childhood and education systems, employment equity, and equitable economic development. The Program Officer will screen and recommend grants for funding, conduct site visits, manage and monitor a portfolio of grant programs aligned with the strategic framework, and collaborate within the Michigan Programs team and across the foundation to develop a more interdisciplinary approach to grantmaking. The Program Officer will maintain strong, authentic relationships with grant seekers and grantees and act as a spokesperson for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, effectively communicating the foundation’s goal of partnering with communities to improve the well-being of children and their families. The Program Officer will also work closely with the city of Battle Creek in fostering economic vitality and new investments for the city.

The ideal candidate will have expertise and leadership experience along the spectrum of economic development, including workforce development, employment equity, or community revitalization, and will be committed to the values and mission of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.  Familiarity and experience with the grantmaking process is a plus. She/He/They will have a deep and comprehensive understanding of program execution and development. The Program Officer will have the cultural fluency to curate a portfolio reflective of a community’s needs and to be responsive to the wisdom of local mores and leadership. She/He/They will possess a strong team orientation, a high tolerance for ambiguity, the ability to adapt quickly to change, and success working effectively with persons from diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds. 

How To Apply The search is being led by Katherine Jacobs, Courtney Thomas, and Javier Garcia of Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are 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-POMI@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 OrganizationA LITTLE ABOUT US

Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable.  One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.

Position OverviewYOUR POSITION WITH TNC

Become a force for nature and a healthy planet by joining the Maryland/DC Chapter’s Science Team!  Our work is focused on two areas where our outcomes can have the greatest impact for the residents of Maryland/DC: protecting clean water and tackling climate change. Our efforts span the region, from western Maryland’s Central Appalachian forests to our nation’s capital and beyond to the Chesapeake Bay.  The Development Program Director I is responsible for directing all aspects of two or more key strategic teams or a department within a development program. They will manage wide-ranging efforts in support of development programs. This position reports directly to the Senior Fundraiser.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Development Program Director I will work towards meeting the strategic priorities of the program by developing and managing plans and strategies. They are responsible for ensuring the programmatic work is a collaborative and well-integrated effort within philanthropy and across the organization, including organizing internal communications. They manage vendor relationships, as needed. They reinforce consistency in the organization’s policies and procedures and provide direction related to their relevant field(s). They provide business requirements to develop analyses and reports for the organization’s leadership in support of strategic function. They work with teams to establish and track measures, and lead indicators of progress and success. The Director I provides advice, guidance, and oversees training programs related to specified functions. They will lead diverse activities, develop complex processes, project outcomes, and initiate solutions in order to improve effectiveness. They will serve as team leader for the enhancement of systems and tools used by the team. The Director I leverages constructive and effective relationships with a wide range of people, including senior management, public and private sector colleagues, and partners including financial/legal advisors.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

·   Broad management responsibility for three or more administrative, operations or professional staff, including training, professional development, establishing clear directions, setting “stretch” objectives, and overseeing the execution of day-to-day work.

·   Commit actions and resources in a way that affects public image, and binds the organization financially or legally.

·   Develop and administer budget, evaluate results and develop corrective strategies as needed.

·   Ensure that programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, and financial standards are met and managed for ethical compliance.

·   Implement and direct multiple projects, directing work of staff, managing budget, setting deadlines, and ensuring accountability.

·   Lead new programs/initiatives that will ensure department and organization-wide goals and strategies are achieved.

·   Maintain confidentiality of frequently sensitive and emotionally charged information.

·   Manage strategic initiatives through collaboration with stakeholders in order to enhance performance in accordance with short and long-term objectives.

·   Guide campaign and annual fundraising by setting achievable targets, help to craft and coordinate complex donor strategies and serve as a coordinator and point of contact for external fundraisers (external to the chapter but internal to TNC).

·   Maximum opportunity to act independently, resolves complex issues within program area.

·   May direct or participate in negotiations for complex, high profile or sensitive agreements.

·   Minimize legal risk to the Conservancy and ensure legal compliance with applicable state and local regulations.

·   Responsibility and accountability for meeting strategic goals and objectives.

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

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

·   Bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience.

·   Experience in planning and delivering budgetary responsibilities.

·   Experience managing and supervising a multidisciplinary team.

·   Experience developing, managing and implementing multiple projects and strategic goals.

·   Experience working across complex organizations.

·   Experience working with cross-functional teams across multiple organizational levels.

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

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·   Relevant experience with a multi million-dollar campaign(s)

·   Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

·   Effective training skills.

·   Effectively communicates via presentations, conversations, and documents.

·   Experience managing a geographically dispersed team.

·   Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in relevant discipline.

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

·   Proficiency in working independently as well as jointly with colleagues on a team.

·   Understanding of best practices in non-profit management.

How To ApplyIf you are interested in working to save the planet, want to work in a collaborative environment, and like a great benefits package then submit your cover letter and resume for position number 47133 by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on January 13th, 2019.  Apply at www.nature.org/careers