San Francisco, CA

Program Officer, Waverley Street Foundation

The Organization – Waverley Street Foundation

About Waverley Street Foundation

Waverley Street Foundation (WSF) builds and supports solutions at the intersection of climate change and community priorities, focusing on efforts and initiatives that draw connections between urgent local and community-based issues—including housing, transportation, food security, regenerative agriculture, and more—and the health of our planet. Unlike most philanthropies, WSF will spend down its assets—approximately $3 billion— over the next 9 years, a decision that empowers it to support not only sensible and pragmatic solutions but also daring bets and breakthroughs that can alter the trajectory of the climate crisis and unlock a new and better future for humanity.

Position Overview

Waverley Street Foundation is building out its team of Program Officers to advance work that will bring the foundation’s ambitious climate goals into fruition. The Program Officers will help shape and guide the trajectory of the Foundation’s climate initiatives, specifically advancing the Foundation’s work on renewable energy and regenerative agriculture in California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of US programs, the Program Officers will oversee and build significant grant portfolios and partnerships with likeminded funders and key stakeholders. The Program Officers will also work closely with other program staff to identify opportunities for collaboration that advance the foundation’s ambitious climate goals.

Qualifications

Waverley Street Foundation seeks candidates who demonstrate an unwavering passion for and commitment to advancing equitable and transformative solutions to the climate crisis and communities. They are deeply curious and have credible expertise in renewable energy and/or regenerative agriculture, with experience in California, Arizona, and/or New Mexico. Previous grantmaking experience is very highly desired.

How To Apply

The salary range for this role is $140,000 to $170,000. This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, with an expectation of working in-office three days per week.

To learn more about the role and apply, please visit GoodCitizen’s website: https://www.goodcitizen.com/executive-search/waverley-program-officer/ 

Bentonville, AR

Special Projects Senior Program Officer, Walton Family Foundation

The Organization – Walton Family Foundation

The Walton Family Foundation is, at its core, a family-led foundation. Three generations of the descendants of our founders, Sam and Helen Walton, and their spouses, work together to lead the foundation and create access to opportunity for people and communities. We work in three areas: improving K-12 education, protecting rivers and oceans and the communities they support, and investing in our home region of Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas-Mississippi Delta. To learn more, visit waltonfamilyfoundation.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The Walton Family Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Position Overview

Senior Program Officer

The Walton Family Foundation is seeking a skilled, initiative-taking, and entrepreneurial individual to join the foundation as a Senior Program Officer. This position is in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging 

We believe every associate should have access to success. Creating an environment centered on trust, respect, and bringing people together is critical to this belief. Our aspirations are as follows:

  • Create an environment where we hire, retain, and bring to the table people with diverse backgrounds, viewpoints and lived experiences to create a more successful organization.
  • Ensure fairness, equity, and access to success for all our associates.
  • Create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, safe, able to engage honestly.

About the Position

A Senior Program Officer, under the supervision of the Director of the Foundation’s Special Projects team, will serve as a key point of contact for, and resource to, foundation staff in all areas. This will include grant making, communications, evaluations, and  support of Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation (CSF) based initiatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage geographic and/or topical categories of work, ensuring alignment of grants with the foundation’s mission and strategies. This includes working with the Special Projects Director and other senior staff to develop the foundation’s grant budget.
  • Help manage individual relationships with grantees and potential grantees. This will include performing due diligence on proposals, shepherding proposals through the foundation’s approval process in a timely manner, and monitoring grantee progress toward objectives.
  • Focus on the development and management of large grants by the Walton Family Foundation/ Special Projects team in support of the CSF. You will also complete other projects and assignments as requested by the Director of Special Projects.
  • Oversee progress of initiatives against milestones and evaluate effectiveness of grant activity.
  • May oversee the work of a small team of cross functional program officers focused on CSF based initiatives. This could require conducting periodic and annual feedback about performance.

 

Who we are looking for

Qualifications required for success

The position calls for a solid understanding of grant making. The role requires self-direction and decisiveness combined with flexibility and a capacity to give and receive feedback graciously.

You are creative and enthusiastic about facilitating large-scale, innovative programming in collaboration with community leaders and Walton family members. You are relationship oriented and build effective connections and networks to achieve results.

 

Qualifications required for your success

·             Degree required; master’s or terminal degree preferred.

·             10+ years of experience in a business or grant making organization.

·             Excellent written and oral communication skills including strong presentation skills.

·             Proven skills at organization and time management

·             Demonstrated capacity to work as part of a team, as well as independently

·             Intellectual agility with the ability to analyze and think critically.

·             Ability to evaluate and monitor grantee proposals and processes.

·             Willingness to travel up to 20%

Additional helpful experience includes

·             Non-profit and/or community foundation management

·             Grants management

·             Management/strategic planning consulting

·             Entrepreneurial experience

 

Personal attributes that support your success

  • Ability to function as a trusted advisor to principals and colleagues while demonstrating expertise and integrity.
  • You are helpful, a collaborator, and show respect while collaborating with others.
  • You are results oriented and exercise sound judgment in your work.
  • A lifelong learner, who is inquisitive and solves problems with bold thinking and innovation.
  • A visionary who plans with imagination and wisdom
  • You are dedicated to achieving excellence and work with others to tackle the tasks at hand.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.

 

Benefits Information*

Compensation Range : $184,000-$190,000

Benefits Information: We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off.

*This information is provided to comply with Colorado Law

  

How To Apply

How to apply: https://weioffice-foundation.icims.com/jobs/1817/senior-program-officer/job

Portland, Oregon Metro Area

President, Willamette Falls Trust

The Organization – Willamette Falls Trust

Established in 2015, Willamette Falls Trust’s mission is to champion and sustain an exceptional Willamette Falls experience that offers year-round connection to the grandeur of the Falls, historic and cultural interpretation, healthy habitat, public open spaces, and elevates Tribal voices and interests in the Falls and its waterway. As the continent’s second-largest waterfall by volume, Willamette Falls is a place where multiple histories and cultures converge. For millennia, Native peoples have fished salmon and lamprey from the Willamette River and gathered foods and materials from its shores. Twentieth-century industrialization that vitalized the regional economy at Willamette Falls created serious ecological and cultural damage to the area, limiting the domestic resources relied on by Native peoples and early settlers.

In February 2023, Willamette Falls Trust was accepted into the High Line Network, a nationwide community of non-profit leaders redefining public spaces. Today, Willamette Falls Trust is guiding the way to create public access for everyone at the Falls. They are achieving this through inclusive, collaborative efforts with their many partners, including delegated representatives from the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. These official tribal representatives lead through the Trust’s Tribal Leadership Committee to bring healing to this place of power.

Willamette Falls Trust is proud of its focused collaborative efforts and strong commitment to public access, which includes restoration advocacy, deep community engagement, and the promise that all future generations will have a meaningful connection to Willamette Falls.

Values

Rooted in years of culturally responsive community engagement and the perspectives and leadership of the Tribes connected to the Falls, the Trust believes the following four values are central to systemic change that can heal its land, water, and people:

  • Multi-generational Impact
  • National Level Leadership
  • Environmental Justice and Restoration
  • Healing

Inter-Tribal Public Access Project

Willamette Falls Trust, governed by collaborative inter-Tribal leadership, has signed an agreement with Portland General Electric (“PGE”) as a first step to explore restoring public access at Willamette Falls. The vision of the Willamette Falls Inter-Tribal Public Access Project is to honor the history and practice of native peoples and create a shared public space informed by Indigenous-led design. This potential project includes cultural programming, restorative pathways, native plants, first foods and medicines, and gathering areas for many communities. Further, the Trust brings together multiple communities across different cultures and lifeways, with the expertise to ensure that this project will be culturally, environmentally, and economically sustainable for future generations.

The agreement between Willamette Falls Trust and PGE enables the trust to assess a portion of PGE property on the west side of Willamette Falls for a project intended to return public access to a place of deep spiritual, cultural, and historical connection for the region. The Trust is working with public and private partners to raise funds needed to create meaningful public access to the Falls. To date, the Trust has raised over $15 million in contributions and pledges, and $32 million in public funding has been earmarked for a public access project at the Falls.

Inter-Tribal Collaboration

Willamette Falls Trust is forging a path forward and creating a model for how public spaces not only acknowledge and honor Tribes as stewards of the land for millennia but are led by multiple Tribes and their profound wisdom and perspectives. Inter-Tribal collaboration is leading the way for its unprecedented public project, as many Tribal histories and lifeways come together at Willamette Falls and the region to which it is connected. The Indigenous people’s inherency to the lands they have long stewarded is protected by cultural connection, reserved Treaty rights, and sacred fishing and gathering at the Falls.

The Trust honors the Tribes’ sovereignty, acknowledges their autonomy as independent nations, and shares decision-making power for better public service and livable earth, which means including Indigenous voices. The Tribal Leadership Committee is an inclusive Inter-Tribal group for delegates from Tribal nations and Indigenous communities to come together and build a collective vision for Native leadership in shaping public projects in the greater Willamette Falls area. The Trust also has the honor of working day-to-day with Tribal Partner Technical Staff from each of their member Tribes and finds this collaboration to be instrumental in their ongoing efforts in relationship-building and Inter-Tribal collaboration.

In Fall 2019, the Trust formally requested Tribal representation to be appointed to the Willamette Falls Trust Board of Directors to guide the organization and support their philanthropic and programming visions. Its goal was to honor and elevate the Tribal nations that have stewarded the land since time immemorial. As of January 2024, the Trust has expanded its board with representatives of four Tribes. Currently, their Tribal Leadership is composed of representatives from Yakama Nation, Siletz Indians, Umatilla, and Warm Springs, with seats held for other nations with an interest at Willamette Falls, including a seat held for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and the Nez Perce Tribes.

Position Overview

Willamette Falls Trust (the “Trust”) is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a perpetual year-round experience at Willamette Falls that will ground public connection to the natural landmark, the second-largest waterfall in North America. Its mission includes providing historical and cultural interpretation, restoring and maintaining a healthy habitat, creating public open spaces, and amplifying Tribal voices and interests in the Falls and its waterway. Their project, the Willamette Falls Inter-Tribal Public Access Project, aims to create spaces for the public to gather near the Falls and to elevate Tribal voices through historic and cultural interpretation, restoring a healthy habitat, providing open public spaces, and showcasing the Falls and its waterway in their entirety.

In support of its mission, Willamette Falls Trust seeks an experienced, results-and-mission-driven, and culturally-adept President to lead the organization through its next phase of work and turning point. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the next President will oversee all activities conducted by the Trust by working and collaborating closely with Trust staff and board, Tribal partners, donors, and key constituencies. The ideal candidate has professional experience as an executive leader and/or President and will have strong experience in rapid-growth settings, with a preference for experience in non-profits that work on behalf of communities of color that rely on philanthropic support, along with strong fundraising skills and working knowledge of tribes and tribal organizations. This is an exciting opportunity for the next President to translate their experience into building a successful public-private coalition to fund and develop a large-scale public access project.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPACT

The President will join a talented and dedicated team of 6 – 20 FTEs. He/she/they will oversee all activities conducted by the Trust, preparing the organization for a multi-million-dollar campaign to fund a public-access large-scale development project at the Falls by collaborating closely with Tribal, public, and private partners to build a shared vision for public access with Trust staff and board, organizing partners, funders, and contract management. They will bring the cultural sensitivity and technical and managerial sophistication needed to succeed in a high-profile, high-growth, complex environment with multiple Tribal and public partners. The President will engage in the following leadership opportunities:

Leadership & Management

  • Build and promote a shared vision for public access at Willamette Falls that represents a broad collation of Tribes, public entities, private businesses, and interest groups.
  • Lead and orchestrate an effort that raises the Willamette Falls Trust project from regional recognition to a national prominence.
  • Lead strategic planning that advances mission by coordinating culturally-responsive project execution in an adaptive, high-growth environment.
  • Build a strong institutional structure to transition Willamette Falls Trust from a regional project to a Tribal-led professional and efficient public access fundraising and programming organization of national stature.
  • Develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Directors and Campaign Cabinet.
  • Build, develop, and support a staff team and culture to execute the organizational mission and project vision.
  • Work closely with senior staff leadership to ensure close collaboration with Tribal partners, fundraising success, and operational excellence.
  • Create and implement Willamette Fall Trust policies as approved by the Board of Directors.

Fundraising & Resource Development

  • Set vision and strategy for resource development that advances the mission.
  • Oversee impeccable execution of fundraising practice; develop policies and procedures to assure reliability across institutional systems.
  • Leverage the relationships and expertise of Board members for donor relations and fundraising endeavors.
  • Secure operational resources and contracts to support staffing levels, quality facilities, and necessary supplies.
  • Work closely with the Director of Development and participate in a high-level, visible, impactful fundraising strategy that will include a major capital campaign and beyond.

Communications

  • Provide updates, reports, and briefings to key constituencies, including board and campaign volunteers, staff leadership, and project and campaign contractors.
  • Work with contractors, partners, and leadership staff to deepen and refine all aspects of communications with the goal of creating a stronger national brand.

Operational Governance & Financial Stewardship

  • Provide sound fiscal and administrative oversight of the organization’s fiduciary responsibilities and financial investments.
  • Oversee the creation and administration of the annual operational budgets; oversee the creation of multi-year campaign budgets; regularly monitor expenses; oversee annual audit.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and fire and life safety regulations.
  • Ensure ongoing adherence to best-practice procurement, monitoring, and implementation of contracts.
  • Manage investments under the direction of the board Finance Committee; manage accounts payable; review all operational invoices and ensure they are submitted for payment.
  • Ensure a culturally-responsive and people-centered approach that inspires a high-functioning team.

Board Relations & Governance

  • Partner with the board to build board capacity to support the Trust’s next era of work and growth, leveraging experiences, Tribal representation, and relationships to identify future board members.
  • Encourage board engagement to identify key sources of partnership and funding and opportunities for continued organizational growth.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The President will have a strong connection and abiding commitment to working with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities and a deep interest in environmental protection and natural resources stewardship. This role requires a strong analysis and understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, systematic oppression, and the implementation of effective systems that counter this oppression, in addition to demonstrated success leading multi-million fundraising campaigns in excess of $10M.

While no one candidate will embody all the qualifications enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:

The Basics

  • Minimum of 5+ years of executive leadership experience required; 10+ years preferred.
  • Lived and professional experience working with diverse populations, especially Indigenous communities, including familiarity with Tribal history and culture; knowledge of Tribes and Tribal organizations.
  • Proven $10M+ campaign success along with proven work experience as Executive Director, CEO, or similar leadership role in a $3M+ organization with 10+ FTE.
  • BA or equivalent experience; Degree in Business, Operations Management, or related field.
  • Demonstrated track record and experience raising significant fundraising investments from public and private sources, including government agencies, community organizations, individuals, and foundations.
  • Collaborative, adaptable, and innovative approach to organizational development.
  • Superior written, verbal, and presentation skills to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization, external partners, funders, the public, and the media; a persuasive and passionate communicator.
  • Highly relational, with the ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people while understanding and navigating complex political dynamics/landscapes.
  • Demonstrated passion for the Trust’s mission, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed.

Desired Characteristics

  • High tolerance for ambiguity, changing work priorities and deadlines, and a willingness to take on responsibilities and prioritize work on multiple projects.
  • Commitment to and understanding of culturally relevant practices.
  • Highly detail-focused and results-oriented, with excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills.
  • Flexible with a high tolerance for ambiguity, possesses a team-player attitude and a strong customer-service orientation, with the capacity to maintain an optimistic outlook, bringing a sense of humor, integrity, and patience to the work.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
  • A collaborative and self-reflective leadership style that values staff contributions and experiences, builds trust, features clear communication, and is comfortable making and being accountable for key decisions.
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Willamette Falls Trust particularly invites candidates with the following preferred attributes to apply:

  • Significant experience with Indigenous and ethnic/culturally diverse communities.
  • Experience with public-private partnerships.
  • Experience in government affairs, philanthropy, and/or capital campaigns.
  • Experienced and conversant in fundraising techniques and best practices, particularly involving the philanthropic sector.
  • Familiarity with the Bloomerang platform.

How To Apply

More information about the Willamette Falls Trust may be found at: www.willamettefallstrust.org.

This full-time, exempt role offers a competitive salary range of $200,000 – $225,000 depending on experience and a strong benefits package, including medical, dental, 401(k) retirement plan, paid vacation, and flexible paid holidays. A balance of remote and office-based work is an option.

Working Conditions:  The Trust works within a hybrid work model based out of the Portland Oregon Metro Area. Occasional evening or weekend work is required to carry out events and meetings. Occasional travel is required largely within the region (Oregon and southwest Washington) to participate in and facilitate partner meetings, donor meetings, events, and professional development training. Work can be fast-paced with multiple projects and objectives in motion and will sometimes require moderate physical activity. Some activities may require moving up to 50 lbs.

This search is being conducted by Julian Jackson and Alejandra Villa of the national search firm NPAG. Candidates may submit their cover letter outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume, via NPAG’s website.

Willamette Falls Trust is committed to its work in improving its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and fostering an environment where all people are welcome. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of applicants. Willamette Falls Trust provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Brookline, MA

Assistant, Foundation Relations, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

The Organization – Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow’s physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.

Position Overview

Assistant, Foundation Relations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Brookline, MA

Full Time

Primary Duties And Responsibilities:

• Compose original internal and external correspondence including briefings, call reports, cover letters, acknowledgments, communication about publications, and other correspondence; type, format, proofread/edit, and email/fax/mail correspondence.

• Assist in design and production of written material such as proposals and brochures.

• Work with FR staff, Institute staff, physicians, and fellows for collection and preparation of proposal components (e.g., budgets, attachments, supporting documents).

• Steward FR proposals and correspondence through approval and signature process, including travel to and from Institute for signature pick-up and delivery, and act as liaison to office of President and CEO and principal investigators.

• Update and maintain acknowledgment log to ensure timely recognition of gifts/grants.

• Perform data entry in client management software, including donor contacts and information about gifts/pledges, visits, and communication; maintain central files.

• Utilize prospect management tracking system and reports due database to manage team interactions with faculty and donors on a regular basis to offer opportunity to connect and build relationships.

• Maintain accurate metrics for the Senior Director and Director to easily incorporate into team-wide goals and the greater goals of the Division.

• Identify and track funding opportunities and prepare written summaries for circulation; compile appropriate opportunities as requested into spreadsheets for meetings with faculty and fellows.

• Research pledge histories and grant requirements for donor correspondence as assigned.

• Schedule meetings and donor visits, including reserving space and parking, ordering food, overseeing set-up and operation of audio/visual equipment, and staffing meetings.

• Copy and scan materials, email/fax, answer phones, facilitate expense reimbursements, etc.

• Interact with Institute senior staff, physicians, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and prospects on highly confidential matters.

• Respond to calls and visits from donors, prospective donors, volunteers, and sponsors; determine priority of the situation; suggest response and refer to/inform supervisor(s) as appropriate.

• Assist with or manage special projects, such as the coordination of FR donor stories in the Impact donor newsletter, as assigned.

• Coordinate across all teams to advance Division-wide financial and administrative goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Reports to the Managing Director and Director, Foundation Relations. This position does not have any supervisory responsibility and will seek major decision-making authority from direct supervisors. However, independent decision-making on day-to-day tasks, initiative, and good judgment are required for dealing with Institute donors, trustees, and senior staff involving confidential information.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Associate’s degree and/or administrative training degree required. A minimum of 0-2 years of administrative experience is necessary and previous Philanthropy experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Excellent written and verbal communications skills are necessary with a strong orientation to customer service. Superior organizational skills and ability to manage a variety of projects at once are key. Directed and self-starting attitude with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team and work with a variety of personalities. Solid computer skills and competency in Microsoft Office Suite products is absolutely necessary. High degree of discretion must always be exercised.

Patient Contact:

No.

Working Conditions:

Remote work (0-1 days onsite at 10 Brookline Place, Brookline MA each week). Some overtime may be required.

Division of Philanthropy Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity Commitment Statement:

We’re stronger together. In the Division of Philanthropy, we believe in the power of different voices. We encourage authenticity and diversity in every individual within our community. Our collective voices – donors, volunteers, staff, and patients alike – allow us to work together towards a world without cancer. Committed to being a place of inclusivity, belonging, and change, these are our core values.

Inclusive interview practices are a priority in the Division of Philanthropy. We incorporate an Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (ID&E) Interview Panel in all searches. In this 30-minute interview, we connect with candidates on four main ID&E competencies: empathy, collaboration, inclusivity, and compassion.

DFCI DISCLAIMER:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Requirements are subject to modification to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

DFCI offers a competitive benefits package including generous healthcare and retirement plans, at minimum 3-weeks’ vacation time in addition to 10 paid holidays, a flexible work environment, and work/life balance. Dana-Farber offers a variety of personal, professional, and leadership development opportunities to all members of its workforce through Institutional programming. Division of Philanthropy offers 75+ specialized professional development sessions designed for staff each year through its in-house learning program, the Center for Advancement Training.*

*All benefits subject to Institute changes

How To Apply

For more information and to apply, please visit:
https://careers.dana-farber.org/assistant-foundation-relations-1

Remote, US

Regional Philanthropic Director, Movement Voter Project

The Organization – Movement Voter Project

MVP is a one-stop shop for strategically investing in local organizations that win elections and transform policy.

MVP does the research so you don’t have to, maximizes your impact by investing in the best local voter engagement organizations, and streamlines your giving — operating like a “mutual fund for political donations.”

Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Philanthropic Director to join our team and lead our West Coast fundraising efforts. This role is pivotal in managing a portfolio of donors, enhancing MVP’s presence, and leading donor-organizing efforts in the region. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fundraising across various non-profit and political entities, including c3, c4, and PAC, and will possess excellent management, organizing, and interpersonal skills.

As an MVP team member, you will work towards achieving our mission through excellent execution and living our organizational values through intentional practices.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Donor Portfolio Management:
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major donors and major donor prospects with the capacity to make five-, six-, and seven-figure gifts, across the Western region.
Develop annual communication, cultivation, and solicitation plans for major donors, including new strategies to increase giving from the current major donor pool and to increase the number of major donors.
Ensure that donor and prospect data is properly recorded in the database and that all donor information is maintained with respect to confidentiality. Provide timely and accurate reports to senior leadership on all fundraising activities.

Regional Presence and Donor Organizing:
Increase MVP’s visibility and influence in the Western Region through strategic outreach and networking, with a goal of growing the base of supporters and donors.
Organize and participate in donor events, conferences, and other relevant gatherings. The Regional Director should plan to organize a minimum of two high-net-worth donor events a year, and help drive attendance to other MVP events happening in the region.
Mobilize donors to engage their networks to support grassroots movements and political campaigns aligned with MVP’s mission.

Team Leadership and Strategy:
Guide internal team resource creation.
Foster a collaborative and empowering team environment.
Contribute to the overall strategy of MVP, particularly in the context of fundraising and regional expansion.

Supervisory responsibilities:
Manage 2-4 part-time consultants

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Location: Remote
Position will operate from an at-home or other remote office space of the employee’s choosing

Travel required
Up to 25% of time for donor-related travel
Occasional travel for internal team gatherings (2-5 times per year)

Required Qualifications
Experience working directly with an Executive Director or Founder in a fundraising capacity.
Proven track record of securing seven-figure and higher gifts from individual donors.
Comprehensive knowledge of partisan and nonpartisan organizations, with expertise in navigating fundraising regulations for each.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently, lead initiatives, and collaborate effectively within a team.
Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency with donor management software.

Preferred Qualifications
At least 5 years of experience in philanthropic advising, donor management, and/or fundraising, preferably across c3, c4, and PAC entities.
Demonstrated ability in managing and growing a donor portfolio.
Excellent communication and networking abilities.
Knowledge of the U.S. political landscape and grassroots movements
Direct Reports
Managing 2-4 part-time consultants
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other related duties may be assigned

Salary

$150,000-165,000 USD plus a generous employee benefits package.

How To Apply

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=02758145-49da-4bd3-b104-dd9811c08110&ccId=19000101_000001&type=JS&lang=en_US

St. Louis, MO

Senior Communication Strategist, Missouri Foundation for Health

The Organization – Missouri Foundation for Health

Missouri Foundation for Health is building a more equitable future through collaboration, convening, knowledge sharing, and strategic investment.

Position Overview

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for effectively informing and promoting the Foundation, its brand, people, work, and mission. The position will work closely with the Vice President of Strategic Relationships to implement communication strategies that further the goals of this new area at the Foundation. In addition, this position will develop communications strategies that will promote and tell the stories of the Foundation’s Enduring Priorities, including Opportunity Fund, MoCAP, and Health Policy and Advocacy to both internal and external audiences.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES –

  • Effectively collaborate with colleagues to identify opportunities to use communications strategies to advance the mission, values, and work of the Foundation
  • Advise and engage MFH staff across the Foundation on a variety of appropriate communication practices to enhance their work
  • Develop and implement strategic communications plans to reach various target audiences, elevate strategic initiative work, and achieve programmatic goals

ESSENTIAL OUTCOMES –

  • Press releases, commentaries, op-eds, and other short-form publications will be high quality, timely, and compelling
  • High-impact content will be disseminated via multiple platforms for multiple intended audiences. Diverse audiences will receive clear and appropriate information, as complex information is made understandable to change hearts and minds around pressing health and social justice issues
  • All Foundation materials will be “on brand” and strategically aligned with mission, values, and objectives
  • Opportunities for press releases, news conferences, reporter education and briefings that generate media attention will be identified, drawing upon strong relationships with journalists and media outlets
  • Foundation colleagues will receive clear, concise training, coaching, and support ensuring successful internal and external communication and delivering of messaging that supports the work in areas identified
  • Contractors supporting the Foundation’s communications activities will have the information and support they need to effectively execute the responsibilities of their contract

OTHER DUTIES –

  • Participates in team activities and completes diverse assignments in support of team goals
  • Performs general Foundation support activities and carries out special projects as required
  • Adheres to the Foundation’s core and staff values

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum levels of education and experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or similar field
  • Five years of relevant work experience that demonstrates knowledge of storytelling, writing, editing, high-level communications practices, and strategy design
  • Knowledge of Associated Press style and guidelines

PHYSICAL AND WORK DEMANDS

The physical and work environment demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the position responsibilities. Physical demands, such as the ability to walk, sit, etc., are those of a typical office environment.

DIVERSITY

MFH is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and strives for authentic inclusion. We seek to build a team that reflects diversity of race, socioeconomic status, national origin, color, disability, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. MFH is committed to salary equity, and compensation will be determined based upon an independent assessment of qualifications relative to the position’s responsibilities. For more information, read the Foundation’s compensation philosophy.

Missouri Foundation for Health is building a more equitable future through collaboration, convening, knowledge sharing, and strategic investment. Working in partnership with communities and nonprofits, MFH is transforming systems to eliminate inequities within all aspects of health and addressing the social and economic factors that shape health outcomes. To learn more visit mffh.org.

Starting Salary $78,000 to $87,300

Please submit cover letter.

How To Apply

Please apply to mffh.org and click on careers.

Bethesda, MD

Chief Executive Officer, ASHP Foundation, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

The Organization – American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

The ASHP Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), is seeking a dynamic and visionary fundraising executive to become the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This role is important in the healthcare sector, emphasizing the indispensable role of pharmacists in achieving optimal health outcomes. Pharmacists are vital in all patient care settings, including hospitals, ambulatory clinics, and community pharmacies, contributing significantly to the safe and effective medication use for all individuals.

Established in 1942, ASHP represents over 60,000 pharmacy professionals in the United States and has been a leading advocate for advancing pharmacy practice for over 80 years. It is an accrediting body for pharmacy residency and technician training programs and is a steadfast advocate for its members and patients. The ASHP Foundation, established in 1968, has played a pivotal role in supporting this mission, raising funds to enhance patient care by advancing pharmacy practice.

Position Overview

The CEO of the ASHP Foundation will directly report to the Board. This individual will lead strategic and operational initiatives in philanthropy, encompassing major gifts, foundation and corporate giving, planned giving, grants, and events. A significant focus will be on raising awareness about the critical role of pharmacists in healthcare, emphasizing their contribution to optimal, safe, and effective medication use.

The role requires collaboration with ASHP’s leadership and the Foundation board to foster a philanthropic culture within the organization and among stakeholders, including ASHP members. The ideal candidate is expected to be collaborative, intellectually curious, and adaptable and should have a history of engaging diverse stakeholders in mission-driven environments. They should excel in building meaningful relationships that lead to impactful philanthropic contributions.

The CEO should have experience in nonprofit management, preferably in a healthcare or pharmaceutical context. They must be committed to the mission of ASHP and experienced in managing a 501(c)(3) organization, including fiscal responsibility and board governance. They should understand fiscal management in a nonprofit setting, especially handling endowments and named funds. This ideal candidate will have 7-10+ years of experience in fundraising, program development, board engagement, and administration in a nonprofit environment. Healthcare philanthropy experience is preferred, but those with diverse fundraising leadership backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How To Apply

Confidential inquiries, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted to the WittKieffer Candidate Portal by clicking https://apptrkr.com/4952055. For additional questions, please contact the consultants supporting this search, Rachel Polhemus and Ashley Buderus, through the office of Stephanie Ikediobi, via email at sikediobi@wittkieffer.com.

Remote – US

Associate, Marketing, Council on Foundations

The Organization – Council on Foundations

The Council on Foundations is a nonprofit membership association that serves as a guide for philanthropies as they advance the greater good. Building on our almost 75-year history, the Council supports over 850 member organizations in the United States and around the world to build trust in philanthropy, expand pathways to giving, engage broader perspectives, and co-create solutions that will lead to a better future for all.

Position Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

The marketing associate supports the Communications and Content team in executing its strategies to build its membership and market its products, publications, and events. The associate will work across the team and the Council and should deftly juggle multiple streams of work, from long-term projects to quick-turnaround tasks.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the marketing function of the Communications and Content Team, executing campaigns to promote the Council’s programs, events, publications, and job board. This includes managing timelines and trackers, keeping internal teams well informed, coordinating with vendors, and getting approvals from across the Council.
  • Support member recruitment and retention by writing and editing marketing materials, such as emails, web pages, ad campaigns and social media posts.
  • Work with team members to pull, edit, and maintain target lists for use in all marketing campaigns.
  • Ensure all marketing materials are brand aligned and provide support to internal teams to aid brand understanding and compliance.
  • Manage daily administrative tasks, including Salesforce data entry, to ensure accurate tracking and analysis of sales and membership campaigns.
  • Maintain marketing project files on SharePoint, including the Council’s image library.
  • Contribute to overarching organization goals by participating in cross-functional working groups.
  • Perform any additional duties or assignments as assigned by the Director, Communications and Marketing.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of 3 years of marketing experience. Undergraduate degree in a marketing related field is preferred but not required.
  • Experience with membership marketing and philanthropy, preferred but not required.

POSITION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

  • Excellent writing, oral communications skills and storytelling abilities.
  • Good graphic design sense and proficiency with Canva and Adobe Suite or willingness to learn.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to effectively engage key customers and provide good customer service.

GENERAL COMPETENCIES (REQUIRED OF ALL STAFF)

  • Ability to actively engage in, demonstrate commitment to the Council’s Operating Principles and Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion values.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to listen well, and positively represent the organization and its mission.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to identify and solve problems efficiently and quickly.
  • Ability to manage many and/or differing tasks, maintain productivity, and successfully meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively and positively both independently and on a team with a range of individuals and working styles, and with people at all organization levels including staff, board members, foundation officers, donors, and vendors.
  • Experience or ability to use CRM database solutions, preferably Salesforce.
  • Proficient skill in Microsoft Office 365 applications.

OPERATING PRINCIPLES, PLUS EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The Council’s operating principles and race, equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI) commitments exist to guide how staff interact with and treat one another, members, vendors, and the philanthropic sector.  Staff are expected to consistently demonstrate the principles, and actively support commitments to building an inclusive culture.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment and 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.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to travel up to 10% domestically, including overnight trips.

How To Apply

To learn more about this opportunity or to apply please click here to go to the Council on Foundations Career Page.

Minneapolis, MN

VP of Finance, Minneapolis Economic Development Association (MEDA)

The Organization – Minneapolis Economic Development Association (MEDA)

POSITION PROFILE: Vice President of Finance Minneapolis Economic Development Association (MEDA)

kpCompanies is leading the search for the next Vice President of Finance for MEDA. This will be a highly visible and inspiring leader responsible for the overall strategic direction of MEDA’s finance, IT, and data strategies. Reporting to the President and CEO, the VP of Finance is responsible for oversight of all technology and financial matters at MEDA. This position will lead and develop an internal team to support the following areas: data management, information technology, finance, accounting, compliance, business planning, and budgeting. Additionally, this position oversees financial administration, reporting, and compliance for government contracts and private grants. The VP of Finance is a strategic thought partner working closely with the Executive Leadership Team and Board Directors to develop and implement strategies across the organization to enhance mission, build capacity, and develop quality programs.

THE ORGANIZATION: Minneapolis Economic Development Association (MEDA)
MEDA was founded in 1971 with the mission of Helping BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Entrepreneurs Succeed. Our founders believed wealth creation is key to creating racial economic equity and that successful BIPOC Entrepreneurship is the clearest path to creating wealth. MEDA fulfills its mission by providing integrated, wrap-around services in the three areas all entrepreneurs need to succeed: Management Education, Money, and Market. In our first fifty years, MEDA has served more than 25,000 BIPOC Entrepreneurs.

The more than 25,000 BIPOC-owned businesses that have grown and thrived as MEDA’s clients and the tens of thousands of jobs MEDA has helped these businesses create and maintain are substantial evidence that proves MEDA’s theory of change: Wealth creation is an effective antidote to economic inequities, and successful BIPOC entrepreneurship is the most effective tool for building generational wealth and remains integral to creating the world we want.

Position Overview
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Finance and Accounting
Update and implement all necessary business/accounting policies and practices.
Implement financial management/reporting systems; ensure that the contract invoicing and collection schedule is maintained in support of cash flow and operational requirements.
Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner, communicate interim and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting for government grants/contracts and private grants; oversee financial project/program and grants accounting.
Conduct monthly reconciliation of all cash accounts and ensure adherence to all financial policies and internal controls.
Oversee and lead the annual budgeting and planning process.
Oversee financing strategies and activities, including banking relationships, Program Related Investments, and other operational and client lending funding sources.
Exercise financial oversight of the lending program.
Prepare schedules, documentation, and reports in support of annual audits, federal single audits, and federal and state returns/filings.
Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, and liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors.
Conduct reconciliation of general ledger contributed revenue accounts with fund development department donation records.

Executive Leadership
Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters to the Board of Directors.
Develop finance organizational strategies by contributing financial and accounting information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction; establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.
Establishes finance operational strategies by evaluating trends; and revenue opportunities; projecting acquisition and expansion prospects; analyzing organizational operations; and identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement.
Engage as a member of the Executive Leadership Team to influence company vision, strategy, and priorities; communicate and advocate for technology vision & strategy
Ensure policies and procedures remain relevant and current across all IT and Finance. This is a shared responsibility with other Vice Presidents.

Information Technology
Data Management
Develop and continually improve automation, processes, procedures, activities, metrics, and enabling technology to deliver frictionless service.
Propose strategic solutions for the improvement of IT Service and Knowledge
Collaborate with IT operating groups to improve service levels across all IT service functions
Lead and retain direct reports (Senior Accountant, Data Manager, IT Manager, Compliance).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Below are some of the typical requirements for an Executive Director. We recognize that skill sets can be a complex combination of experiences. Even if your background does not exactly match these requirements but you have a passion for our work, we would love to hear from you and we recognize the value of transferable skills.

BS in accounting, business administration, finance or other related field.
10 years of non-profit financial management experience, with increasing levels of responsibility.
Proven track record of driving improvements in service levels in IT
Ongoing development of key competencies: Relationships, Communication, Quality, Inclusion, Decision Making, Innovation, Change Capacity, Influence, Emotional Maturing, Developing Others while leading and motivating others to action through recognition and rewards.
Experience deploying, and managing cloud-based systems and data infrastructure
Recruit &retain outstanding diverse talent by fostering an inclusive culture that inspires & motivates and by providing opportunities for professional development
Experience scaling early growth organizations across multiple service offerings
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work under the pressure of competing priorities and deadlines.
CPA (Preferred)
MBA (Preferred)

How To Apply

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and salary expectations no later than 9:00pm on Wednesday, February 14th, 2023.

EQUITY + SALARY DISCLOSURE:
We believe in practices that create real equity and pay parity regardless of background or identity and we freely discuss compensation with all qualified candidates the first time we interview them. Saving the salary discussion for the first conversation allows us to fully understand the needs of each candidate and to ensure that qualified candidates, even those who’ve historically been overlooked and/or underpaid, don’t self-select out of the processes based on salary alone, as our experience and research suggest. In addition to those who opt out, because they fear the salary may be out of reach for them, we equally don’t want to miss out on conversations with candidates who are slightly over the range when in some cases the total compensation including factors such as bonuses, flexibility, and better health benefits, etc. may exceed expectations. Finally, as a search firm – we are always looking for top-notch talent to introduce to our clients. Should the salary or any other requirement not be fit, there is often a chance that someone on our team is working on another position you may be a better fit for. If you would like to discuss your qualifications for this role as well as discuss salary and compensation – just give us a call, and we’d be happy to discuss!

EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY:
MEDA and kpCompanies are equal opportunity employers and all employees and applicants for employment are afforded equal opportunity in every area of hiring and employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, disability, mental illness, sexual harassment, sexual orientation, genetics, military/veteran status, citizenship, arrest record, and any other legally protected characteristic.

All submissions are received in the strictest confidence.

Chicago, IL

President and CEO, Chicago Foundation for Women

The Organization – Chicago Foundation for Women

Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW) focuses on the issues that affect all women, girls, trans, and gender nonbinary people and envisions a world in which all people have the opportunity to thrive in safe, just and healthy communities.

CFW works with a community of socially minded investors who share our passion for improving the lives of women and girls, ensuring that every dollar they give achieves maximum impact. CFW supports the future of emerging organizations through both leadership development and financial support to build sustainable nonprofit infrastructure. As a result, two-thirds of nonprofits for which CFW was the first institutional or ‘seed’ funder are still thriving 10 years after receiving their first CFW grant.

Since 1985, CFW has invested more than $45 million through over 4,500 grants, annually benefitting more than 226,000 women, girls, trans, and gender nonbinary individuals across the Chicago region, to help them become and remain healthy, safe, and economically secure. Nearly four decades later, CFW continues to be the only organization in the region – and among the first in the nation – to take a comprehensive approach to understand and address the issues affecting women, girls, trans, and gender nonbinary individuals.

Position Overview

There are few opportunities equal to the potential impact, scale, and level of engagement afforded by the President & CEO role at Chicago Foundation for Women. At 38 years old, CFW’s spirit, intentionality, creativity, and inclusivity have been instrumental in shaping women’s philanthropy through Chicago and our nation. Decisively and determinately moving forward, CFW needs a leader whose commitment to the mission allows them to create a stronger, larger, even more influential foundation, to fundraise fearlessly, and to have the skills to steward donors and investments. Together with the staff, Board, and volunteer base of Chicago Foundation for Women, the next President & CEO will have ability to make a difference in the lives of countless women in the Chicago area and, in doing so, to make a difference in the lives of their families and entire communities.

The President & CEO role represents the opportunity to engage the hearts and minds of staff, to knit together a cohesive and motivated staff team, and to build a culture aligned with the mission and values of CFW. The CEO will also have the opportunity to connect at both the intellectual and emotional levels with motivated donors to create change for women and girls throughout the community.

In addition to engaging with and investing in communities, the next leader will have the opportunity and responsibility of building a culture and discipline of long-term financial sustainability and health. With recent gifts, CFW will craft a new investment policy and assess how to make CFW’s $22 million endowment grow and thrive.

Salary will be based on qualifications, in the $225K – $250K range. Compensation will include a base salary and benefits competitive with philanthropic institutions of a similar size and scope, taking into consideration the successful candidate’s unique skills, accomplishments, experience, and expected immediate and long-term impact to CFW.

How To Apply

To apply, please submit a current resume and letter of introduction, as soon as possible, to Kittleman & Associates, LLC at https://bit.ly/41TpF21 (click the Apply button at the bottom of the page). For best consideration, kindly apply by Friday, February 23rd.

For further information about Chicago Foundation for Women, please see https://www.cfw.org/.

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