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The Organization

About the David and Lucile Packard Foundation:

The Packard Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and communities—and restoring and protecting our planet. Guided by the principles of our founders, we think big and serve with humility.

Our grantees are making positive change all over the world and in our own backyard. We are known for our work protecting the climate, oceans, and land and for advancing reproductive health and rights. We also work hard to ensure that all children and families have what they need to succeed. Our capacity-building projects help non-profit leaders build more powerful and impactful organizations and movements.

People join the Packard Foundation because they believe in our mission. They stay for the community of talented and thoughtful colleagues who care deeply about making a meaningful impact. Advancing diversity, equity and inclusion is central to all our endeavors. We are committed to continually improving our efforts to lift up diverse voices, to advocate for justice and to foster inclusivity — both within the Foundation and in our grantmaking.

The organization lives the values it supports. Our green headquarters is net zero energy and LEED® Platinum. Our bathrooms are gender neutral. Employees get a full week of paid time each year to volunteer with a non-profit of their choice. The Foundation also has a generous donation matching program for staff.

There is much work to do in the world and our local communities. At the Packard Foundation, we are committed to doing it with the highest levels of integrity, effectiveness and caring.

To learn more about the Foundation, please visit www.packard.org.

About the Packard Fellows Program:   

The Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering was established in 1988 and arose out of David Packard’s commitment to strengthen university-based science and engineering programs. The fellowship supports the nation’s most promising professors to pursue science and engineering research early in their careers with few funding restrictions and limited reporting requirements.

Over the past 33 years, the Foundation has awarded $464 million to support 657 scientists and engineers from 54 universities. Each Fellow receives $875K over five years to pursue innovative research in a broad range of disciplines that include physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, astronomy, computer science, earth science, ocean science and all branches of engineering. From unraveling the mysteries of aging, to studying emerging virus strains for rapid detection and prevention, to better understanding the physics of insect flight, Packard Fellows are encouraged to think big and look at complex issues with a fresh perspective and follow new ideas wherever they lead.

About the Role:  

As the Program Associate, you will be responsible for grantmaking and program operations, working in close collaboration with the Packard Fellows Program Manager, foundation colleagues across departments, the Packard Fellows Advisory Panel, and our community of Packard Fellows. This position reports to the Program Operations Manager.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Program Operations:
• Together with Packard Fellows Program Manager and IT, ensure ease and functionality of Packard Fellows grant/application system by helping to develop, improve, and test systems
• Lead and continuously improve the annual process to compile 100 Fellowship nomination packages for Advisory Panel review (establishing review timelines, ensuring consistency and quality-checking work)
• Work with Packard Fellows Program Manager to coordinate logistics for the annual Packard Fellows meeting, such as supporting the creation of materials and working with external vendors on contracts and deliverable follow-up; help conceptualize creative forms of engagement and community-building among the Fellows
• Manage and maintain accurate contact information and content of Packard Fellows Directory, coordinating with Communications to ensure online Fellows directory is accurate; Annually update directory of 50 University Presidents on the Fellows’ Invited Institutions list
• Develop and manage a tracking system to regularly monitor social and news media channels for noteworthy and timely updates on Fellows’ scientific discoveries; Create a “story bank” of Fellow research breakthroughs, which can be used as a source for Board memos or Foundation communications/reports (internal and external to the organization)
• Actively participate in meetings with internal and external audiences to produce collaborative work products by drafting agendas, preparing supporting materials, taking notes, facilitating, and contributing to discussions
• Develop and maintain ongoing documentation on Fellows program systems and processes

Grantmaking Operations:
• Collaborate with Packard Fellows and Universities to support the creation and submission of grant proposals, annual reports, and required compliance documents following Foundation guidelines; address all ongoing grant-related inquiries and implement updates for grant extensions and transfers as needed
• Manage grants through their full lifecycle, including creating, maintaining, and updating electronic grant files according to Foundation legal and financial requirements
• Oversee all Fellowship grant payment schedules and partner with universities to ensure timely and accurate payments, with special attention to accuracy of wire contact  details
• Act as lead on creating operational efficiencies and resolving issues as they arise for the Packard Fellows Program, ensuring systems and processes are in service of just and equitable grantmaking in partnership with Grantmaking Process Management team and IT

Relationship Management & Organizational Partnering:
• Support a community of 650+ Packard Fellows (approximately 150 active grants at a given time) and foster engagement, connection and community-building as program grows
• Serve as key point of contact for community of Fellows through timely review of correspondence and response to program-related inquiries in the Packard Fellows Inbox
• Develop and maintain trust-based and productive relationships with a wide range of organizations and individuals, including Packard Fellows, peer science funders, Advisory Panel members, consultants, funding partners, and foundation colleagues
• Collaborate with team members in ongoing learning and process improvement, incorporating external and internal feedback to continually improve how we do our work
• Participate in, and/or lead cross-foundation initiatives, as appropriate, to achieve Foundation goals

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•Strong operations, project management, and administration skills and experience, including the ability to plan and implement projects both independently and with colleagues
•Excellent attention to detail and the ability to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy and dependability
•A track record of being able to meet tight, sometimes simultaneous, deadlines with a keen ability to prioritize, adapt to changing needs, and partner with others to meet common goals
•Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with Fellows and partners
•Ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with all people, internal and external to the organization
•Ability / interest in scanning news sources and tracking Fellows breakthroughs and, over time, the ability to identify what is considered newsworthy for Fellows social media/sharing
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Sharepoint, Word, Excel,  PowerPoint) and a willingness to learn and become proficient with Foundation systems, eg, Fluxx and Packard Fellows Online grant systems
•A desire to grow your own cultural competence and dedication to actively participating in the Foundation’s work to integrate justice and equity into all facets of our work
•Willingness and ability to travel to annual Packard Fellows meeting (each September) and occasional grantee site visits.
•Ability to be consistent and dependable for full-time work and be available to work overtime when occasionally required

Education and Experience:
•A minimum of 3 years of related operations, project management, and administration experience required
•Appreciation for science and passion for conservation, as well as experience in the nonprofit sector, experience in grantmaking processes and familiarity with best practices, either through a foundation or grantee perspective, is desirable but not required

COVID-19

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation requires that all staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except as required by law. Any employment offer will be contingent upon satisfactory proof that you are fully vaccinated from COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons, and/or as otherwise required by applicable law.

How To Apply

https://packard.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/98?c=packard&source=ABFE

The Organization

Established in 1950, the Hampton Roads Community Foundation is a charitable network of generous people, nonprofit partners, and civic leaders working to make Hampton Roads a thriving and more inclusive community for all.

Through research, funding, and special programs, the Foundation brings the community together to tackle important regional concerns and to advance racial equity.

Position Overview

A restructured position for the Hampton Roads Community Foundation (“HRCF” or “Foundation”), the Communications Manager (“Manager” or “CM”) works closely with the Vice President for Communications and Marketing (“Vice President” or “VP-CM”) in implementing a comprehensive, multi-dimensional marketing and communications strategy for positioning the Foundation as the region’s premier charitable giving partner for donors and as an indispensable thought leader and community partner for advancing the region’s economic vitality.  The Manager reports to the Vice President, serving as his/her/their primary team member in delivering a robust, audience-focused communications program for the Foundation.

The Manager believes in the vision, mission, and values of the Foundation and, in principle and practice, is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. S/he/they supports the 2018-23 Strategic Roadmap and its companion 2020-23 Racial Equity Plan as the guidepost for realizing them.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Under the guidance of the Vice President, helps to adapt and disseminate stories and messages across a variety of platforms—both electronic-based media (such as website, e-news, blogs, social media, and video) as well as print-based media (such as print publications, advertising, and other traditional media).

2. Supports the implementation of HRCF’s communications plans with community-focused strategies that deepen relationships with key stakeholders, strengthen community participation in Foundation-sponsored programs and initiatives, and promote the HRCF brand.

3. Assists the VP-CM with communications plans, public relations, special projects, and events by creating, curating, and producing written, visual, and digital content, and by working with vendors and consultants.

4. Manages, maintains, and monitors digital media platforms, including websites, social media, and related software applications and programs as determined by the VP-CM.

5. Maintains relationships with members of the news and niche media to help promote HRCF as a resource on a variety of topics, pitching stories and assisting with media coaching as directed by the VP-CM.

6. Understands, analyzes, compiles, and uses the data analytics of HRCF’s communications platforms to help inform on-going communications and marketing strategies.

7. Collaborates with the vice presidents for Development, Equity and Inclusion, Donor Engagement, and Grantmaking to advance and improve communications with and for their respective constituents.

8. Performs additional duties as assigned by the Vice President for Communications and Marketing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

General

1. Clear understanding and belief in the mission of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation.

2. Cultural competence, with demonstrated ability to understand, collaborate, and navigate cross-cultural differences.

3. Commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.

4. At least 5-7 years of work experience, preferably in non-profit communications or related fields.

5. Bachelor’s degree in relevant field from a regionally accredited institution.

Technical

6. Demonstrated expertise in using new and traditional media, along with an interest in exploring and learning to use emerging technologies and software applications.

7. Experience creating compelling content across multiple platforms.

8. Exceptional verbal and writing skills, with the demonstrated ability to listen reflectively, draw out a subject, and discern and share what is pertinent. Feature writing experience is a plus.

9. Accuracy and impeccable spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

10. Familiarity with area media outlets, including online news sources.

11. Demonstrated ability to grasp complex ideas rapidly, finding ways to share and make them meaningful and interesting to various audiences.

12. Detail-oriented, with exceptional organizational skills, a strategic nimbleness, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize amid a demanding workload and often inflexible deadlines.

Interpersonal

13. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with such diverse constituencies as donors, board members, grantees, the media, and the public.

14. Professional and personal ethical standards above reproach.

15. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues in a small, fast-paced work environment that depends on collaboration.

16. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality, be the consummate professional, and use good judgment.

17. Openness to learning and constructive feedback, with a willingness to share ideas.

18. Sense of humor.

Technology

19. Excellent computer and technology skills, especially digital, mobile, video, photo as well as databases.

20. Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite and Cloud, email marketing and survey programs, and Apple Macintosh applications.

21. Experience with relational databases.

22. Demonstrated adeptness with the technology of today’s work environment and a proven ability to maintain a working knowledge of deployed work-specific equipment and software once adequately trained.

How To Apply

• View the full position description and apply online at hamptonroadscf.org.
• Please do not mail, fax or email your résumé. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
• Review of applications will begin on July 1, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled.

COVID Considerations:

The Foundation requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be approved for an accommodation in the case of a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. If selected, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination or a request for exemption at least three days prior to your start date. We are currently using a flexible hybrid work schedule, but eventually, the position may be fully in-office.

The Organization

Established in 1950, the Hampton Roads Community Foundation is a charitable network of generous people, nonprofit partners, and civic leaders working to make Hampton Roads a thriving and more inclusive community for all.

Through research, funding, and special programs, the Foundation brings the community together to tackle important regional concerns and to advance racial equity.

Position Overview

A restructured position for the Hampton Roads Community Foundation (“HRCF” or “Foundation”), the Communications Manager (“Manager” or “CM”) works closely with the Vice President for Communications and Marketing (“Vice President” or “VP-CM”) in implementing a comprehensive, multi-dimensional marketing and communications strategy for positioning the Foundation as the region’s premier charitable giving partner for donors and as an indispensable thought leader and community partner for advancing the region’s economic vitality.  The Manager reports to the Vice President, serving as his/her/their primary team member in delivering a robust, audience-focused communications program for the Foundation.

The Manager believes in the vision, mission, and values of the Foundation and, in principle and practice, is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. S/he/they supports the 2018-23 Strategic Roadmap and its companion 2020-23 Racial Equity Plan as the guidepost for realizing them.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Under the guidance of the Vice President, helps to adapt and disseminate stories and messages across a variety of platforms—both electronic-based media (such as website, e-news, blogs, social media, and video) as well as print-based media (such as print publications, advertising, and other traditional media).

2. Supports the implementation of HRCF’s communications plans with community-focused strategies that deepen relationships with key stakeholders, strengthen community participation in Foundation-sponsored programs and initiatives, and promote the HRCF brand.

3. Assists the VP-CM with communications plans, public relations, special projects, and events by creating, curating, and producing written, visual, and digital content, and by working with vendors and consultants.

4. Manages, maintains, and monitors digital media platforms, including websites, social media, and related software applications and programs as determined by the VP-CM.

5. Maintains relationships with members of the news and niche media to help promote HRCF as a resource on a variety of topics, pitching stories and assisting with media coaching as directed by the VP-CM.

6. Understands, analyzes, compiles, and uses the data analytics of HRCF’s communications platforms to help inform on-going communications and marketing strategies.

7. Collaborates with the vice presidents for Development, Equity and Inclusion, Donor Engagement, and Grantmaking to advance and improve communications with and for their respective constituents.

8. Performs additional duties as assigned by the Vice President for Communications and Marketing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

General

1. Clear understanding and belief in the mission of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation.

2. Cultural competence, with demonstrated ability to understand, collaborate, and navigate cross-cultural differences.

3. Commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.

4. At least 5-7 years of work experience, preferably in non-profit communications or related fields.

5. Bachelor’s degree in relevant field from a regionally accredited institution.

Technical

6. Demonstrated expertise in using new and traditional media, along with an interest in exploring and learning to use emerging technologies and software applications.

7. Experience creating compelling content across multiple platforms.

8. Exceptional verbal and writing skills, with the demonstrated ability to listen reflectively, draw out a subject, and discern and share what is pertinent. Feature writing experience is a plus.

9. Accuracy and impeccable spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

10. Familiarity with area media outlets, including online news sources.

11. Demonstrated ability to grasp complex ideas rapidly, finding ways to share and make them meaningful and interesting to various audiences.

12. Detail-oriented, with exceptional organizational skills, a strategic nimbleness, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize amid a demanding workload and often inflexible deadlines.

Interpersonal

13. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with such diverse constituencies as donors, board members, grantees, the media, and the public.

14. Professional and personal ethical standards above reproach.

15. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues in a small, fast-paced work environment that depends on collaboration.

16. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality, be the consummate professional, and use good judgment.

17. Openness to learning and constructive feedback, with a willingness to share ideas.

18. Sense of humor.

Technology

19. Excellent computer and technology skills, especially digital, mobile, video, photo as well as databases.

20. Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite and Cloud, email marketing and survey programs, and Apple Macintosh applications.

21. Experience with relational databases.

22. Demonstrated adeptness with the technology of today’s work environment and a proven ability to maintain a working knowledge of deployed work-specific equipment and software once adequately trained.

How To Apply

• View the full position description and apply online at hamptonroadscf.org.
• Please do not mail, fax or email your résumé. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
• Review of applications will begin on July 1, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled.

COVID Considerations:

The Foundation requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be approved for an accommodation in the case of a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. If selected, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination or a request for exemption at least three days prior to your start date. We are currently using a flexible hybrid work schedule, but eventually, the position may be fully in-office.

The Organization

Founded in 1930, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is a national nonprofit, professional membership association representing more than 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical subspecialists. The AAP mission is to attain optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. To achieve this mission, the Academy’s organizational core competencies focus on 1) clinical guidance and health policy, 2) advocacy for children and families, 3) professional and public education, 4) research and the development of evidence-based policy to guide care delivery, and 5) programs to improve child and adolescent health.

AAP has been working for over 90 years to define the ways in which pediatricians and systems of care can help improve the health of children and adolescents everywhere.   More information can be found at www.aap.org.

Position Overview

AAP is seeking an enterprising and collaborative fundraising professional with strong grant writing skills to join its Department of Development as the Manager, Foundation Relations. The Manager will provide strategic support to the Academy’s efforts to secure funding from foundations and other organizations. The Manager will join a five-member Corporate & Foundation Relations team focused on securing unrestricted and restricted grants, contributions, and gifts in the five-seven-figure range. The Manager will have a key role in the Academy’s efforts to strengthen its relationships with foundations and organizations by identifying opportunities, communicating the AAP mission, goals and programs to potential partners, and working collaboratively with program and administrative colleagues to share the impact of philanthropy from these funders. The current priority is to support the Academy’s bold, decisive steps to address equity and inclusion, mental health, and vaccine hesitancy. Join the AAP and help to have an impact on children’s health!

Hybrid working arrangement of 40% on-site at our Chicago suburb headquarters in Itasca, IL. 

All AAP employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19; requests for a medical or religious accommodation regarding this vaccination can be submitted for consideration upon an offer of employment.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, non-profit management or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience required.

2. At least three years’ related experience writing grants for a nonprofit organization and shepherding grant proposals through to completion required.

3. Experience identifying, cultivating and securing new funding, particularly from large grant makers and managing complex and competing projects and deadlines essential.

4. Experience working with national foundations and/or in the health field preferred.

5. Excellent communication, writing, grant prospecting, presentation, organizational, negotiation, diplomacy, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills required.

6. Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, take initiative, collaborate effectively with various internal and external constituents, and promote and maintain a positive and cooperative team-oriented work environment with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

7. Must be knowledgeable about national grant makers and be able to devise and implement grant strategies.

8. Strong technical acumen essential with proficiency in MS Office and the ability to learn and apply new technologies; experience with development software and virtual meeting platforms (eg, WebEx, Teams) preferred.

9. Occasional evening and weekend work, and some travel required. Must be able to independently conduct donor/prospect visits, including air travel.

How To Apply

To learn more about the organization, see a full job description, and/or apply for the position, please visit https://www.aap.org/employment.

The AAP offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. As a reaffirmation to our employee-focused culture, since 2005 the AAP has been named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Chicagoland area. Additionally, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace.

Reasonable Accommodation: Individuals with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation regarding the job application process may call 630-626-6297. Please note, only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response.

The Organization

The James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation, evolving over the past 18 years under its original Board Chairman and Executive Director, envisions an Oregon where arts and culture thrive in supportive communities, and educational supports — often beginning with early childhood learning experiences — enable systemic improvements in education. The Miller Foundation invests in proven community bedrock institutions as well as small, upstart program models; in both cases, encouraging strategic approaches that enable grant funds to have significant, long-term effects on the arts and culture and education sectors.

Position Overview

The Miller Foundation seeks a new Executive Director to provide thoughtful strategic and practical operational leadership, promoting the fulfillment of the Foundation’s mission, while helping the Board of Directors realize their collective vision of maximizing human potential. The preferred candidate will have a compelling mix of experiences, skills, personal characteristics and motivations to collaborate, lead, manage, administer and advance the Foundation’s initiatives, grantmaking, evaluation and external engagement in order to achieve the Foundation’s purpose.

How To Apply

The Miller Foundation has exclusively retained The 360 Group of San Francisco to assist with this search. Please visit https://the360group.us/MF_ED_PD.pdf  to review the complete position description, which includes detailed application instructions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; earlier applicants may receive priority consideration. To be considered, The 360 Group encourages all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

The Organization

The Connecticut Health Foundation, a state-wide, private health foundation, works to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities. CT Health approaches this goal by focusing on systems change, specifically focusing on shifting policies and practices to advance changes that can lead to racial health equity. As a private foundation, CT Health does not lobby or participate in electoral campaigns.

Position Overview

The director of policy works within a team that includes communications and grantmaking expertise. The team works together to identify the best ways to achieve change, using a combination of policy advocacy, grantmaking, research, strategic communications, and investing in leadership. The foundation works to educate and inform policymakers and supports those advocating for health equity through policy change and other systems innovations that can improve people’s lives.

The director of policy guides the vision and strategy for the foundation’s health policy efforts. This position interfaces with state, local, and federal stakeholders, as well as grassroots and grasstops organizations that are advocating for a more equitable health care system. The director of policy is responsible for stewarding the policy process, from drafting the foundation’s policy agenda, to formulating and implementing initiatives, and finally to monitoring and evaluating how the foundation’s policy work advances CT Health’s mission.

Key responsibilities of this role include monitoring the landscape to identify ways to advance health equity through policy; working with existing grantees and partners to support their advocacy work and identifying potential new grantees and advocacy partners; working with the grantmaking and communications teams to identify holistic approaches to achieving the foundation’s goals; and maintaining strong relationships with policymakers, advocacy grantees and other constituents.

Someone who is successful in this role will:

• Be passionate about racial equity and understands how health disparities impact communities of color in Connecticut
• Feel comfortable navigating the state legislative process and understands how things work within state agencies and systems
• Cultivate relationships with grassroots and grasstops advocates
• Contribute to research and communications strategy to encourage systems change
• Enjoy working closely with others

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop strategies and approaches to actualize the foundation’s mission and strategic plan through public policy
• Draft an annual policy agenda which outlines the areas of focus and opportunity during a legislative session
• Identify and respond to emerging health policy issues that are pertinent to the foundation’s objectives
• Oversee monitoring of state and federal health policy activities related to public financing, health reform, regulations, legislation, and the foundation’s priority areas
• Cultivate strong relationships with select branches of government, the health community, advocates, grantees, and other funders, including providing technical assistance to CT Health grantees and partners
• Work collaboratively to develop and execute public policy-related research and educational briefing events
• Organize and facilitate convenings with experts, stakeholders, grantees, and other partners
• Work with senior management, and the board of directors to develop, execute and evaluate the foundation’s policy strategy, operating plan, and associated budget
• In partnership with the director of communications and strategic initiatives, guide the work of the Board and Public Policy and Communications Committee
• Represent the foundation on advisory committees, steering committees, and working groups, as well as at community and grantee events
• Approach policy and grantmaking work with humility and assure that external and internal partners are treated with respect and valued for the expertise they bring to the work

Qualifications and skills:

1.  Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and interest in health equity

• Understanding of and commitment to systems change
• Five or more years of experience in public policy, advocacy, government, public affairs, public relations, or a related field; a background in advocacy desirable

• Expertise in health care or public health; an understanding of the changing landscape of health reform nationally and in Connecticut is a plus
• Experience with the public officials, and the health care, public health, non-profit, advocacy, and funder communities
• Ability to work independently and in teams and to inspire others to work toward achieving common goals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, exceptional public speaking skills and comfort representing the foundation
• Expertise in working with partners and grantees to build capacity and expertise in policy and advocacy
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required, Master’s degree/advanced degree preferred experience will be considered in addition to educational achievement

• Excellent interpersonal skills: a leader, team player, and listener with a great sense of humor

COVID-19 Precautions

• Due to the ongoing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and a strong belief in the scientific data made available by federal and state health authorities, we have decided to require vaccination as a condition of employment.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program

How To Apply

To apply please use this link:

https://connecticuthealthfoundation.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=22&source=aWQ9MjY%3D

The Organization

The Schott Foundation is a national public fund serving as a bridge between philanthropic partners and advocates to build movements to provide all students an opportunity to learn.

Position Overview

Department
Programs and Advocacy

Reports to
Director, National OTL Network

Location

Fully Remote

FLSA Status
Exempt

Benefits and Compensation

Schott Foundation offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, FSA/HRA benefits, vacation and paid holidays, retirement plan with employer contributions after 18-months employment, and other benefits. The starting salary is expected to be $70,000 – $77,000 annually depending on experience.

Position Overview

The Programs Communications Associate provides communications support to Programs and Advocacy in building the capacity and resources for the education justice movement. This includes not only technical assistance to grantees, community building and mobilization, but also content creation and storytelling. The position is integrated into the Schott communications team, planning and strategizing with them as an integral collaborator.

Responsibilities

Communications, Technical Assistance, and Movement Building (65%)

• Communicate regularly and build engagement with/among Schott’s Opportunity to Learn Network as well as the larger movement
• Support OTL organizations and the broader education movements in building a stronger digital organizing presence and networks, and more digital activism. This includes research, weekly planning, and social media posting, and managing Schott online communities
• Provide communications technical assistance support to national OTL Network partners in each region with collaboration and support of communications team
• Plan and produce events

Programs and Advocacy Content & Storytelling (20%)

• Generate programs and advocacy related content for the Schott website, bi-weekly newsletter, blogs, public presentations, and articles for sharing information about the foundation’s programmatic achievements and activities

• Represent the foundation externally

Communications Team Participation (10%)

• Attend weekly communications planning and strategy meetings
• Update communications calendar as required, coordinates weekly social media calendar

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience working in the nonprofit, public, or private sector
• Excellent analytic, research, and project planning skills
• Outstanding communication (speaking and writing), interpersonal, organizational, language, and computer skills
• Significant experience and digital expertise in social media tools and strategy
• Energetic, flexible, self-starting team player with a direct, honest, and respectful approach to problem solving. Ability to foster collaboration and contribute to a strong sense of community among staff
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously without sacrificing attention to detail. Ability to thrive when working under deadlines is a plus
• Appetite for and sensitivity to working with diverse communities across race, class, ethnic, political, and geographic boundaries
• Excellent listener and able to connect readily with grantees
• Passion for providing students an opportunity to learn in traditional public education systems.
• Great sense of humor
• Bachelor’s degree required

Travel

The Schott Team currently operates virtually with staff located throughout the United States. This position requires regular travel to participate in various organizational meetings, attend conferences, and otherwise participate in job-related events. The employee is also expected to travel to staff retreats and board meetings up to six times a year.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Factors

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 will sit for long periods of time and may use repetitive wrist and hand motions involved in typing and computer work as well as in sorting and handling documents. The employee is regularly required to reach, with hands and arms, and engage in light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision as the employee will have close visual contact with a computer monitor daily.

Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at the Schott Foundation for Public Education, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.

The recruitment is open until filled. The priority deadline for applications is Friday, June 10, 2022.

How to apply: Please email your resume and a substantive cover letter to jobs@schottfoundaiton.org. Be sure to include “Communications Associate, Programs” in the subject line.

The Organization

The Klarman Family Foundation seeks to identify areas of unmet need and to advance solutions to addressing them. Their intention as a Foundation is to help make measurable progress in improving the lives of others. Founded in 1990, The Klarman Family Foundation granted approximately $82 million in 2021 to advance its philanthropic interests.

Position Overview

The Director of Strategy and Learning is a new role at the Foundation that will work closely with the President and will collaborate with the program team to stimulate and deliver programmatic strategies, processes, and learning across the organization’s diverse set of interests. The Foundation is in an exciting period of growth and the new Director will partner and strategize with their talented team of program colleagues, helping to sharpen approaches to achieving impact over time, highlighting strengths within each issue area, assessing what is/is not working, and ensuring lessons learned are shared internally and externally as appropriate.

With a commitment to continuous learning, understanding community priorities and assessing impact, the Foundation’s funding priorities and strategies evolve over time. The Foundation is also committed to applying an equity lens throughout its work. The new Director will ensure the Foundation has an understanding of new and best practices and innovations across the relevant content areas as well as more broadly across the philanthropic sector.

As a key member of the Managers Team, the new Director will help create connective tissue across the organization, undertaking opportunities to embed knowledge and lessons into the Foundation’s priorities, and will actively contribute to promoting a positive workplace culture of collaboration, innovation, and respect.

Working closely with the President, Program Team Director, and Director of Grantmaking, the new Director will serve as an in-house consultant on individual program strategies to ensure alignment of impact and outcomes and to identify and leverage intersections across program areas. They will advise team leads throughout the life cycle of program strategy development on the creation, refinement, and assessment of strategic tools, including theories of change, logic models, and other frameworks and deliverables. The new Director will help compile and translate learnings across the Foundation including in support of Trustee meetings and engagement. Reporting to the President, the Director of Strategy & Learning will also supervise and support the development of a newly created Strategy and Learning Analyst and manage relationships with external consultants as appropriate. The Director will be a member of the Managers Team and has a tremendous opportunity to build the Foundation’s capacity to achieve greater impact.

 THE SKILLS YOU’LL NEED

 The Klarman Family Foundation recognizes that a person’s skills and competencies can be gleaned in myriad ways, including via life experience. If you do not meet all of the qualifications listed, you are still encouraged to apply for this position.

The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking, practical, and collaborative leader who brings a deep and demonstrated commitment to the principles and values of the Foundation. They will be a proven facilitator of internal learning with highly effective interpersonal and relational skills, including a demonstrated ability to support program teams in developing, implementing, and assessing long-term strategic goals.

Additionally, ideal candidates will bring:

• Natural inclination and intentionality for learning; A curious disposition motivated by the internal drive and passion to uncover and shed light on a variety of complex social issues.
• High emotional intelligence, steeped with interpersonal awareness and excellent listening skills.
• Internal consultant posture with the ability to provide nuanced, tailored support to team members on issues that may be challenges or points of opportunity.
• Knowledge of the field of philanthropy and strategic program and initiative development, with particular interest in candidates who bring experience and/or appreciation of family foundation contexts. Understanding of different approaches deployed by the foundation, including grantmaking, complex partnership development, and special initiatives is highly desired.
• Flexibility and agility working across content areas with an appreciation for the intersections between issues; Ability to synthesize complex, cross-disciplinary material and focus quickly on the essence of an issue while maintaining clarity around the big picture; Experience using a combination of objective and subjective data to create relevant, practical and dynamic learning opportunities for internal stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills, across different audiences (internal/external) and approaches. Ability to clearly articulate concepts, findings/data interpretations, as well as the implications of these analyses for the Foundation’s work. Communication style reflects approachability, authenticity, and transparency.
• Effective time and project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of relevant professional experience within a nonprofit, philanthropic, strategy consulting or other mission-driven organization. Strong preference for senior leaders with 10+ years of professional experience.

The salary range for this exempt position is expected to be $150,000 – $200,000 depending on prior experiences and skills. Comprehensive benefits for this position include paid leave, health and dental insurance with a flexible spending account and dependent benefits, a transit account, and a 403(b) retirement plan. The Foundation is committed to professional growth and development for all employees, and to the continued learning and practice required as an organization to build and foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

All Foundation employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as well as boosted, and the Foundation will require any new employees to be fully vaccinated and boosted by their date of hire as well, absent a medical or religious accommodation as approved by the Foundation.

This position is based in The Klarman Family Foundation’s Boston office and is eligible for a hybrid of in-office and working from home.

How To Apply

More information about The Klarman Family Foundation may be found at: www.klarmanfoundation.org

This search is being led by Cara Pearsall, Britni Russell-Bianchi, and Robert Diggs of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s website.

The Klarman Foundation commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our mission is best advanced by contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects the diverse communities that we serve is a priority, and we encourage applicants of all ages, cultures, races, colors, religions, national or regional origins, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or other status protected by law.

The Organization

The Schott Foundation is a national public fund serving as a bridge between philanthropic partners and advocates to build movements to provide all students an opportunity to learn.

Position Overview

Department
Programs and Advocacy

Reports to
Director, National OTL Network

Location
Fully Remote/Program Officer must reside in the Northeastern Region: Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey; preference for candidate residing in Boston area

FLSA Status
Exempt

Benefits and Compensation

Schott Foundation offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, FSA/HRA benefits, vacation and paid holidays, retirement plan with employer contributions after 18-months employment, and other benefits. The starting salary is expected to be $108,000 – $115,000 annually depending on experience.

Position Overview

The Regional Program Officer is a member of the foundation’s programs and advocacy team and will work in all aspects of Schott’s regional programs and advocacy strategy including, but not limited to, working closely with grantees and external stakeholders to cultivate and support effective campaigns focused on building systems to provide all students an opportunity to learn, and supporting the capacity of foundation partners through grantmaking, policy, communications, and networking supports.

Responsibilities

Grantmaking (25%)

• Manage local, state, and national resourcing strategies supported by the foundation. Identify priorities, gaps, and trends in program resourcing areas and make recommendations accordingly to ensure excellent stewardship of the foundation’s resources and the advancement of the foundation’s and community goals
• Lead regional grantmaking relationships and processing on behalf of the foundation
• Assist in monitoring regional education policy activity, including legislation, ballot initiatives, and referenda relative to campaigns and grantee activity
• Oversee regional convenings for grantee partners and allied organizations
• Support the development of the OTL Network within the region

Movement Building, Technical Assistance and Grantee Support (25%)

• Provide technical assistance in communications, policy research and analysis, and fundraising as necessary to regional grantee partners
• Assist with programmatic innovation efforts, including campaign support, policy advocacy, capacity building, grantmaking, and movement building
• Act as the Foundation’s key staff representative for fiscal sponsor relationships with key projects

Regional Donor Cultivation (20%)

• Identify and cultivate relationships with regional funders
• Collaborate with Development staff on proposal development and grant reporting
• Manage grant funds within their portfolio
• Organize, manage, and support regional funders briefings as necessary

Program Administration and Management (15%)

• Participate in annual planning and budgeting for the Programs team and, when appropriate, for the organization as a whole
• Manage the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of regional program related activities

• Collaborate interdepartmentally on regional special initiatives and events
• Contribute to the Programs team’s development of criteria for regional portfolio assessment and evaluation of activity results and outcomes

Program Communications and External Relations (10%)

• Assist with external communications, including developing where appropriate, regional specific information for website content, newsletters, public presentations, and articles for sharing information about the foundation’s programmatic achievements and activities
• Represent the Foundation externally at regional events and convenings
• Develop and maintain partnerships with other regional institutions to extend the impact of the foundation’s grantmaking and campaign resourcing strategies
• Assist with regional communications technical assistance as needed

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

• Other duties as assigned by the National OTL Network Director

Qualifications

• Strong record of achievement and relevant experience in the nonprofit, public, or private sector
• A minimum of six years in education, philanthropy, or community organizing is preferred
• Substantive knowledge of preK-12 education, social justice, organizing, and/or movement building
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and planning skills
• Outstanding communication (speaking and writing), interpersonal, organizational, language, and computer skills
• Energetic, flexible, self-starting team player with a direct, honest, and respectful approach to problem solving
• Ability to foster collaboration and a strong sense of community among staff
• Strong project, time, and budget management skills
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously without sacrificing attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive when working under deadlines is a plus
• Appetite for and sensitivity to working with diverse communities across race, class, ethnic, political, and geographic boundaries
• Deep understanding of racial, gender, and ethnic dynamics locally and nationally
• Excellent listener and able to connect readily with grantees
• Passion for providing students an opportunity to learn in traditional public education systems.
• Great sense of humor
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• Individual must reside in the Schott Foundation’s Northeastern Region

Travel

The Schott Team currently operates virtually with staff located throughout the United States. This position requires regular travel to participate in various organizational meetings, attend conferences, and otherwise participate in job-related events. The employee is also expected to travel to staff retreats and board meetings up to six times a year.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Factors

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 will sit for long periods of time and may use repetitive wrist and hand motions involved in typing and computer work as well as in sorting and handling documents. The employee is regularly required to reach, with hands and arms, and engage in light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision as the employee will have close visual contact with a computer monitor daily.

Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at the Schott Foundation for Public Education, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.

How to apply: Please email your resume and a substantive cover letter to jobs@schottfoundation.org. Be sure to include “Regional Program Officer, Northeast” in the subject line.

The recruitment is open until filled. The priority deadline for applications is Friday, June 10, 2022.

How To Apply

Please email your resume and a substantive cover letter to jobs@schottfoundation.org. Be sure to include “Regional Program Officer, Northeast” in the subject line.

The Organization

Health Leads is an innovation hub that seeks to unearth and address the deep societal roots of racial inequity that impact our health. Founded in 1996, Health Leads helped set the standard for health systems and clinics looking to integrate programs that connect people to essential resources like food, heat, and housing. Health Leads works both nationally and locally, across the U.S., to build partnerships and redesign systems so every person, in every community, can live with health, well-being and dignity.

Health Leads believes that no one organization or entity alone can remove the complex barriers to health and that partnership is essential to addressing systemic challenges like income inequality and racism. Health Leads partners with and learns from community organizations, public health departments, and health systems that are working together in new ways and allocating resources differently — with community-defined health goals at the forefront. Health Leads’ areas of focus include:

• Community-level Health Initiatives:  Partner with local organizations to bring together services, treatments, technology, data, and resources in new ways to achieve the health goals that matter most to that community.
• Accelerating Practice:  Facilitate a growing network of healthcare and community-based innovators to share learnings about community-centered health.
• Targeted Advocacy:  Work with community members on standards, regulations and policies that eliminate harmful systems of inequity that lead to poor health.

Position Overview

Health Leads seeks nominations and applications for the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Reporting to and working alongside the CEO, the COO will set the operational strategy for the organization and facilitate greater synergies and efficiencies across Health Leads’ programmatic, financial, human resources, IT, operations, and learning functions. The COO will also manage a matrixed team of seven and will lend expertise and leadership throughout the organization. Through facilitation of cross-functional collaboration, process improvements, and managing teams towards results, the COO leads and aligns the execution of Health Leads’ administrative and programmatic functions with the organization’s strategy and priorities. As a member of the management team, the COO creates and promotes a positive, inclusive work environment that aligns the work on the ground with the organization’s mission, vision, values, and goals.

OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR THE NEW COO

In addition to managing the effectiveness of Health Leads’ programmatic, financial, human resources, IT, operations, and learning functions, the COO will ensure that these functions are structured to maximize their effectiveness and hold the following responsibilities:

Align Organizational Structure, Capabilities and Strategy

• Translate Health Leads’ organizational strategy into a team and staff resourcing that optimizes organizational resources and capabilities in service of the mission.
• Serve as a strategy and thought partner to the CEO in the ongoing improvement of organizational systems, structures, policies, and talent to enable the highest level of operational and programmatic quality and effectiveness.
• Establish and consistently communicate organizational priorities as part of Health Lead’s leadership and ensure alignment and cross-cutting integration of ideas, problem solving, and execution of work to staff, Board, and key partners.
• Identify gaps in organizational capacity and resources and formulate the most effective means for redress.
• Guide the development and purpose of the newly formed management team to set enterprise-level priorities and plans in service of strengthening structures and processes for decision making.
• Manage a highly effective team focused on operational excellence and community health care nationwide.

Align and Strengthen Operational, Financial, IT, HR, Programmatic and Learning Functions

• Facilitate greater synergies and efficiencies across Health Leads’ programmatic, financial, human resources, IT, operations, and learning functions.
• Lead, in partnership with the Finance Director, all aspects of financial oversight including planning and budgeting, accounting, audit, and compliance. Provide financial systems and tools for generating real-time forecasts, supporting sound business decisions, building staff capacity to review programs from a budgeting perspective and exploring innovations in Health Leads’ revenue generation strategies.
• Set operational policies and processes that align with organizational values, reflect best practices, and guide consistent practices spanning vendor management, talent development, and other organizational functions.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure that efficient systems, processes, and practices are in place to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Health Leads’ mission.
• Build the capacity of function area leads to situate their work and decision making in the context of broader organizational decision making, and in service of achieving Health Leads’ desired outcomes for the transformation of healthcare in the United States.

Steward Culture and Ongoing Organizational Development

• Build cultural humility by continually learning and by actively promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work.
• Nurture a positive, inclusive work environment that aligns the team’s work with the mission of Health Leads and in commitment to Health Leads’ core values: shared leadership, justice through equity and inclusion, empathy and genuine relationships, and constant and courageous learning.
• Ensure integration of equity and anti-racism to all aspects of internal operations (e.g., execution of pay equity measures).
• Model and support a culture in which all team members feel valued and recognized as vital to advancing the Health Leads’ mission and goals and are encouraged to grow professionally.
• In partnership with the CEO and the management team, take a highly visible leadership role to build a trusting and collegial organizational culture.
• Establish short- and long-term goals, develop strategies and plans, and facilitate change management activities to ensure organizational alignment with Health Leads’ strategic direction.
• Develop programs and practices to support organization-wide standards and practices and an asset-based approach to performance management and talent development.
• Display the skills, sensitivity, and coaching capacity to tap into the power that each member of the team brings to the mission.

THE SKILLS YOU’LL NEED

Strong candidates will be deeply committed to Health Leads’ mission and understand the critical role of community in leading transformative change within healthcare in the United States. While no one person will embody all the qualities enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:

• Demonstrated and Evolved understanding of the roots of racial inequity and demonstrated commitment to the continuous work of strengthening their own learning and actions to center race equity.
• A minimum of 12 years of strategic leadership and career growth in finance, operational, and strategy functions at a similarly complex and innovative organization.
• Demonstrated record of delivering quality services, organizational improvements, and excellence in strategic, organizational, and budget management along with outstanding stewardship of financial, physical, and human resources.
• Demonstrated body of work that reflects a commitment to organizational excellence and efficiency, servant leadership, management of collaboration and effective teamwork, that centers diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Clear strategic and operational vision and exceptional skills in synthesizing information and translating vision into action steps for the long and short term.
• An adaptive leader unafraid of failure and able to shift direction and approach as context changes with high emotional intelligence and tolerance for ambiguity
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, navigating change management, and proposing new ways of achieving desired outcomes with inclusive approaches to planning, problem solving, and decision making.
• Combined experience, maturity level, and flexibility to interact with a broad set of stakeholders, including the management team, staff across the organization, key partners, and Board of Directors.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills including the demonstrated ability to research, synthesize, and analyze information, compose documents, and present data in a clear and concise manner to appropriate personnel, including top management, program staff, and Board of Directors.
• Highly developed facilitation, coaching, and engagement skills; comfort with managing diverse group dynamics and leading toward common desired outcomes.
• Highly developed emotional intelligence and demonstrated ability to use interpersonal skills and political acumen in respectful, collaborative, and diplomatic ways.
• A strong, intuitive communicator, skillful at managing through influence; demonstrated ability to connect and inspire across stakeholder groups.
• Passion for the mission-driven sector and the role of community and innovation in transforming systems to achieve racial health equity.
• Alignment with Health Leads values: Shared Leadership, Justice through Equity & Inclusion, Empathy & Genuine Relationship, and Constant & Courageous Learning.

How To Apply

More information about Health Leads may be found at: healthleadsusa.org

Compensation for this position will begin at $200k.

This search is being conducted with assistance from Allison Kupfer Poteet and Britni Russell Bianchi of NPAG. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s website.

Health Leads is dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Health Leads recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are inseparable from its core values and key to inspirational leadership, effective teamwork, mutual learning, and an environment in which they celebrate each other’s differences. To learn more about Health Lead’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, click here.