Category: Job Posting

The Organization
Lindauer is proud to partner with Babson College in their search to fill multiple leadership roles.

Babson College believes that entrepreneurship can be a powerful force within organizations of all types and sizes, in established businesses as well as new ventures. In any industry, in any position, it takes Entrepreneurial Thought & Action® to solve problems and make an impact. Guided by its core values of integrity, collaboration, diversity, equity and inclusion, innovation, and excellence, Babson College has been at the forefront of business and entrepreneurship education for more than a century.

Position Overview
Babson College is seeking to fill the following roles:

An Assistant Vice President for International Giving who will direct the coordination of the fundraising activities inclusive of principal, major, and leadership giving among Babson’s international community. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and management experience, as well as the ability to serve as a mentor withing the Development Office.

An Assistant Vice President for Major Giving who will direct the coordination of the fundraising activities inclusive of major and leadership giving. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial approach to fundraising, combined with professional integrity and a commitment to a collaborative process.

A Director of Planned Giving who will be responsible for designing, directing, and implementing a comprehensive program to promote and secure planned gifts. The Director will have particular focus on prospective donors at the $100,000+ level. The ideal candidate will have experience closing planned and major gifts at the six-figure level, as well as management or supervisory experience of the fundraising process.

A Senior Advancement Officer who will be responsible for advancing relationships with 350+ individual donors capable of making six-figure gifts to the College. The ideal candidate will possess the integrity, intellectual depth, and confidence to effectively engage and partner with both key internal and external stakeholders.

How To Apply

For more information contact Lindauer Senior Consultant Faith Eutsay or Consultant Lauren Haines at https://apptrkr.com/2509360.

The Organization

Position Announcement: Executive Director – Family Promise of Beaufort County
Located in: Bluffton, South Carolina

Ask yourself?

Do you see the innate potential in every individual? Do you believe a roof over your head has the power to transform lives?

Are you eager to apply your leadership, fundraising, and financial management skills and experience to strengthen an organization committed to sheltering homeless children and their families through temporary and permanent housing?

Are you ready to be a part of something very special?

Why?

Family Promise of Beaufort County is looking for its next charismatic Executive Director. The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the Affiliate and reports to the Board of Trustees. The Executive Director is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission via the operation and coordination of all components including program and administrative staff, congregational resources, and a day center. The role is very hands-on, leading a small and impactful team, and requires hours outside of the typical 9-5.

Family Promise is the leading national nonprofit addressing family homelessness, providing homelessness prevention, emergency shelter, workforce development, education, financial capability, and so much more. Family Promise of Beaufort County opened its doors in 2008 and remains the only shelter program in the county that serves homeless children and their families.

The Executive Director will follow a retiring Executive Director who leaves the organization in good standing and financially stable. This position will allow you to make your mark in this growing organization during an exciting and transformative time.

What will you do as Family Promise of Beaufort County’s next Executive Director?

Leadership
• Bring expertise and vision to grow and develop the organization
• Assist in the creation and implementation of the organization’s next strategic plan
• Provide thoughtful, executive leadership that is inclusive, transparent, and empowering in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission
• Responsible for the enhancement of Family Promise of Beaufort County’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with professional, civic, and private organizations
• Demonstrate leadership in the homelessness and temporary housing policy making at the local, regional, and national levels
• Manage key relationships with stakeholders including local government, elected officials, donors, staff, community partners, clients, and tenants
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the nonprofit arena
• Provide leadership in developing programs in collaboration with the Case Manager assuring a full census is maintained, families are abiding by the program guidelines, and all infractions and issues are addressed in a timely manner
• Hire, supervise and manage qualified, competent staff members and volunteers
• Serve as the point of contact and on-call manager in the absence of the Case Manager
• Committed to promoting cultural awareness of issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Fundraising
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Development Plan including individual, corporate, event, faith-based and foundation funding striving to increase and diversify sustainable funding
• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospective and current donors
• Guide and help facilitate fundraising activities of the board
• Plan for and encourage all fundraising events
• Grow annual funding efforts including direct mail and online giving
• Identify and apply for grants that are a good match with the mission and needs
• Utilize social media platforms to engage and solicit donors

Fiscal Management
• Develop an annual budget with the Finance Committee for trustee approval
• Provide trustees with monthly financial summaries, including a brief analysis and explanation of results relative to budget
• Establish appropriate accounting classifications for income and expense items in conjunction with the Finance Committee and third-party accounting firm
• Monitor the annual budget in collaboration with the Finance Committee
Strategic Planning & Board Governance
• Work with trustees to fulfill the mission and to develop and execute the organization’s strategic plan and programs
• Identify opportunities for growth and improvement of the organization
• Communicate effectively with trustees, providing timely and accurate information to help make informed decisions
• Maintain all legal documents, licenses, certifications, and contracts necessary for compliance as a 501c3
• Ensure trustees are trained on organizational policies, fundraising and programs
• Actively engage with the entire Board of Trustees and with each individual trustee to maximize board member contributions for success
• Actively seek prospective trustee members and develop the Board of Trustees

Communications
• Develop and execute a marketing plan in collaboration with the Marketing Committee
• Serve as the face of the organization seeking out speaking engagements and other methods to increase the organization’s awareness
• Be actively involved in all community conversations about homelessness and affordable housing
• Build relationships and collaborate with local governments, community partners and volunteers
• Create organizational marketing and promotional materials, both print and electronic
• Identify and procure resources needed to develop annual promotions and events calendar
• Manage social media to ensure content is fresh, engaging, and is updated regularly

Why Family Promise of Beaufort County?

Family Promise of Beaufort County (FPBC) provides temporary shelter, family stability and permanent housing solutions for homeless families with children by mobilizing resources from interfaith and secular communities. Serving four families or fourteen individuals at a time, FPBC does not provide a handout or a temporary fix but works to determine the underlying cause of their homelessness and then equips them with the skills and resources needed to maintain lasting independence. FPBC’s goal is to help break the cycle of homelessness by providing comprehensive case management and assistance in securing employment, medical care, childcare, school placement, and ultimately affordable housing.

Since inception FPBC has assisted over 870 children and their parents and continues to increase the number of families who successfully graduate from the Shelter Program each year. Over 90% of families served are still in permanent housing after one year. FPBC partners with local congregations, individuals, families, other social service agencies, foundations, and businesses to provide temporary shelter and viable solutions for families who are experiencing a housing crisis.

Want to know more? Visit https://familypromisebeaufortcounty.org.

Position Overview

Key lived experiences, attributes, and skillsets sought in the Executive Director
• Belief in Family Promise’s mission and keen interest and excitement in helping the organization grow
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Service Administration, Public Administration or Non-Profit Management; Master’s degree in social work preferred
• Minimum of five years working in a leadership role and five years supervisory experience in the Non-Profit sector
• Knowledge of homelessness, the local delivery of homeless programs, as well as local and federal funding sources preferred
• Strong organizational abilities including strategic planning and task facilitation
• Solid, hands-on, budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making, and reporting
• Demonstrated fundraising success (annual gifts, major gifts, corporate and foundation gifts, faith-based gifts, and events)
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, collaborate with and motivate board/trustee members, committees, and other dedicated volunteers
• Working knowledge of human resources functions with direct experience in structuring, hiring, onboarding, and continually building a team
• High degree of self-motivation and flexibility, with the humility and attitude to work effectively in a team environment
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Local roots or network or an understanding of what it takes to get into helpful organizations and groups
• Experience working across multiple cultures to create inclusive and equitable programs
• People-centered, empathetic and ability to interface and engage diverse volunteers, clients, and donors
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication
• Experience in a small nonprofit family environment where one day you are meeting with community leaders and the next day taking out the trash
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office

How To Apply

Think you are the next Family Promise of Beaufort County Executive Director?

To apply, click on the link to the position profile at ArmstrongMcGuire.com/apply. You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter and resume. In case of any technical problems, contact april@armstrongmcguire.com. Applications will not be accepted by email or directly from third-party posting sites.

Review of candidates will continue until the position is filled.

Salary is $60,000 plus performance incentives; negotiable. Benefits include a medical reimbursement program, SEP IRA participation, six paid holidays plus a floating holiday of your choice and generous paid time off and sick time.
Family Promise of Beaufort County actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ability/disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.

The Organization

The National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of NCFP to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. NCFP prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

NCFP envisions a world where all communities and systems are vibrant, equitable, and regenerative. To support this, NCFP works to ensure that philanthropic families gain greater clarity of purpose and achieve more meaning and impact in their giving while the field of family philanthropy pursues an ambitious vision toward intentional giving.

NCFP, guided by its refreshed theory of impact, works to:

• Elevate a vision for family philanthropy, including the potential and practices of impactful and intentional giving.
• Equip families and their partners to achieve purposeful outcomes with curated and relevant tools, resources, and skills.
• Activate and connect a diverse and engaged peer community of philanthropic families and partners.

For more context, please see https://www.ncfp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NCFP-Program-Director-Position-Description.pdf .

Position Overview

For more details please see https://www.ncfp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NCFP-Program-Director-Position-Description.pdf.

Reporting to the Chief Impact Officer (CIO) and in partnership with the Vice President for Programs, the Program Director will create, manage, and execute program strategies aligned with NCFP’s mission and overarching program model. She/he/they will help create a culture of trust and accountability, transparent communication, and continuous improvement. The Director will help bridge the various functions of the organization, helping to integrate program, performance management, communications, and financial management workstreams and goals. The successful candidate will be both a strategic thinker and an executor with a can-do approach.  She/he/they will be a flexible team player able to work in a cross-functional team environment. The Director will be committed to motivating and supporting internal and external stakeholders to create a culture and practice that centers the many intersectional aspects of equity and racial equity.

The salary for this position is $90,000 – $110,000 depending on experience plus benefits, which include paid vacation; 11 holidays; new parent leave; 100% employee premium paid for medical/dental/vision insurance; 5% retirement contribution; short and long-term disability and life insurance; transportation benefit; and professional development. This is a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status exempt position based in Washington, D.C. Staff are working remotely through December 2021.

How To Apply

For additional details and desired qualifications, please see https://www.ncfp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NCFP-Program-Director-Position-Description.pdf .

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to hr@ncfp.org, subject line: Program Director Search.  NCFP will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis the week of October 15, 2021.  Thank you for your interest!

The Organization

Senior Vice President Development and President Ivy Tech Foundation

Ivy Tech Community College is a public community college system in Indiana with more than 40

Senior Vice President Development and President Ivy Tech Foundation

Ivy Tech Community College is a public community college system in Indiana with more than 40 locations. It is the state’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest individual accredited statewide community college system serving nearly100,000 students annually on campus and online and another 60,000+ dual credit students in high schools throughout Indiana. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission it offers over 150 programs and more than 100 transfer programs with in-state and out-of-state schools.

Since 1969, the Ivy Tech Foundation has been supporting Ivy Tech Community College beyond state appropriations and student fees. The foundation has a decentralized development model with over 60 staff and a 60+ foundation board. The foundation’s mission is to partner with donors to invest in Ivy Tech Community College students, faculty, and programs to build stronger communities and a better Indiana.

Position Overview

The Senior Vice President Development and President Ivy Tech Foundation is responsible to the President of the College, through the advice and counsel of a volunteer Board of Directors, to provide the vision, planning, and execution of a coordinated strategic plan to create a national model of private support for a community college to fund the unmet needs of the college and our students.

Education and Experience:  Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred; philanthropic credential strongly preferred.

Must have at least five years of executive development experience, preferably in higher education or a large not-for-profit organization with fundraising experience.

Significant experience in development operations, including playing an integral role in the planning and execution of a successful campaign; setting fundraising goals and priorities that align with an organization’s mission and vision; and mobilizing staff and stakeholders in the achievement of those goals is required.

Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Advanced knowledge of principles of philanthropy and fundraising is required.

Must have demonstrated ability to leverage team members, technology, and fiscal resources to meet goals and provide the greatest return on organizational investment.

Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Must have the ability and willingness to travel.

How To Apply

Education and Experience:  Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred; philanthropic credential strongly preferred.

For more information or to apply please send a cover letter and resume to Laurie@woodhousesearch.com

The Organization

The Black Economic Alliance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that drives economic mobility and wealth building for Black Americans through programs, policy analysis and development, and research. The Foundation is an affiliate of the Black Economic Alliance, a nonpartisan coalition of business leaders and allies committed to driving economic progress for the Black community through public policy, advocacy, and engagement with government and business leaders. Led by a board that includes executives from a range of industries including media, finance, pharmaceutical, nonprofit, and tech, BEA uses its collective power and business acumen to advance public policies and private sector practices that will improve work, wages, and wealth for Black Americans.

Position Overview

The Director, Institutional & Individual Giving, will be instrumental to the success of the Black Economic Alliance Foundation (“BEA Foundation”), providing dynamic and invaluable leadership in every dimension of raising and stewarding the financial support to fuel the Foundation’s work. Reporting in the short-term to the BEA Foundation President, and at a later date to the head of development, this leader will be responsible for building and executing a fundraising, prospecting, and donor stewardship strategy for the BEA Foundation. Working closely with the BEA Foundation President and BEA Director, Member & Donor Engagement, they will identify prospective donors, create supporting pitch documents and reports, and be the primary liaison between the BEA Foundation and prospective and current donors. This leader will significantly grow the BEA Foundation’s base of support and secure the multi-year financing that will enable the organization’s success and growth.

DUTIES

• Develop a fundraising strategy for the BEA Foundation, in partnership with the Foundation President
• Execute the fundraising strategy to successfully increase the Foundation’s base of support and the multi-year financing to fuel its success and growth
• Establish and maintain outreach strategy to prospective and existing donors
• Build strategy for multi-year engagement with corporate, foundation, and individual donors
• Prepare and support the Foundation President, board of directors, and advisory board members’ fundraising efforts
• Oversee creation of fundraising collateral, including one-pagers, pitch decks, and other materials – with support of external design and communications consultants
• Lead grant-writing and application process to seek funding from institutions and individuals
• Lead reporting process for grants
• Help build the development team for the Foundation; at a later date, manage 2-3 development team members

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Black Economic Alliance Foundation
• Strong knowledge of prospective corporate and private foundations and individual donors
• Track record building and growing a fundraising strategy and/or campaign
• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university
• At least 6-8 years of prior development experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization and time-management skills, including ability to multi-task, continually re-prioritize, and self-manage deadlines
• Intellectual flexibility to work with wide range of internal and external colleagues across a wide range of subject matter areas
• Team player with a collaborative attitude, always willing to “roll up your sleeves”
• Great discretion and integrity handling confidentiality and sensitive information
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a self-starter
• Ability to move projects to timely completion working with multiple stakeholders who have competing priorities in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Meticulous attention to detail with proven ability to work
• Content knowledge of the challenges and solutions relevant to building generational wealth for Black Americans
• Fluent in Microsoft Office suite and CRM systems

SALARY/BENEFITS

Competitive/commensurate with experience and qualifications.

OTHER

This is a full-time position, located in New York City.

How To Apply

BEA Careers Site

The Organization

The Evanston Community Foundation was established in 1986 to address Evanston’s big issues. Restless idealists realized the power of endowment to address long-term challenges and needs they couldn’t foresee. They set their sights on a community foundation for Evanston’s future.

Position Overview

The Vice President for Finance and Operations (VPF&O) is the business partner to the CEO, staff and board, providing insight on a broad range of financial, operational and administrative matters, within the context of our community foundation structure. Beyond finance and accounting, the VPF&O oversees fund management, investment support, operations and technology, and human resources.

How To Apply

If you would like to be considered for our Vice President of Finance and Operations opportunity, please send a resume and a cover letter describing your interest in the position and the relevance of your experience and education to https://ecfsearch@evanstonforever.org. Indicate in the subject line: YOUR NAME – VP of Finance and Operations. Please submit your materials before October 31, 2021.

The Organization

The Just Transition Fund philanthropic initiative housed at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, is on a mission to create economic opportunity for the frontline communities and workers hardest hit by the transition away from coal. As an innovative hybrid initiative—part grantmaker, part catalyst—we provide investments to help communities create 21st century jobs, and technical assistance to empower local leaders to act.

Position Overview

We seek a qualified individual to provide high-level administrative support, both to the executive director and the organization. This is a new position intended to support our growth at a significant moment of opportunity to advance coal community transition and at an exciting time of organizational evolution.

As a start-up venture, we offer a flexible, fast-paced work environment in an area seeing unprecedented growth and attention. We are a virtual team, with the executive director based in Charlottesville, VA, and other staff in Illinois, New York, West Virginia, and Virginia.

Position Responsibilities:

The director of administration will provide administrative support to the executive director and leadership team. The director will also lead the development, creation, and implementation of organization-wide administrative systems.

Responsibilities include:

JTF-Wide Administration/Systems (~60%)

• Develop, refine, and implement JTF’s administrative systems
• Develop and manage the JTF organizational calendar system
• Support the evolution and maintenance of the JTF project management system (Airtable database)
• Act as liaison and manage the relationship with JTF’s fiscal sponsor
• Provide administrative support related to finance: tracking spending, invoicing, and budgeting
• Support in maintaining the JTF database of contacts
• Create and maintain JTF-branded templates of documents, presentations, and other company materials
• Maintain organization of folders and documents on Google Drive
• Help onboard and offboard team members
• Provide administrative support to the fundraising team, including submitting proposals and reports to donors

Executive Assistant (~25%)

• Provide executive support to the executive director
• Proactively manage the executive director’s calendar and schedule travel, as needed
• Interface as JTF liaison with high-profile donors, grantees, and other key external partners
• Prepare written materials for both internal and external distribution

Management of Governance Boards & Event Planning (~15%)

• Oversee planning of in-person and virtual events, including JTF team retreats, convenings across the JTF network of partners, strategy working group meetings, and advisory board meetings
• Lead coordination of all event logistics
• Liaise with governance boards and serve as primary point of contact for event planning teams

Position Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess impeccable executive function and exceptional administrative and organizational skills. Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach is a must, as is the ability to work autonomously on JTF “big picture” administrative systems and organization, while strategically prioritizing the daily needs of the executive director. Qualified applicants will possess:

• At least five years of professional executive-level experience with a track record of success
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail
• Excellent judgment and interpersonal skills; ability to represent the executive director and the JTF externally with confidence
• Ability to self-start and follow through on tasks and goals
• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively with a small, dynamic team
• A positive attitude and a sense of humor
• Proficiency with Google Drive Suite; familiarity with Airtable is a plus
• A high level of comfort with technology and learning new software tools

Details:

Compensation will be commensurate with experience. The salary range is $90k – $110k. We offer significant flexibility, including the ability to work from home, as well as a stimulating work environment with a fun and energetic virtual team. The time commitment is 40 hours per week, but additional hours are likely during certain periods, such as staff retreats and board meetings (currently held virtually).

How To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume by October 8 via: http://tinyurl.com/4cydktp7

You may also apply via the career page of the Just Transition Fund’s website.

The Organization

THE ORGANIZATION

The Charter School Growth Fund (CSGF) is a leading nonprofit venture philanthropy fund that identifies the nation’s best public charter schools, funds their expansion, and helps to increase their impact. The portfolio includes 150+ charter networks that operate 1,000+ schools and serve more than 500,000 students. We are committed to expanding the impact of schools that are closing achievement and opportunity gaps. Our investment strategy is like that of a nonprofit venture capital firm for charter schools. The diverse “portfolio” of schools and leaders that we support and help to grow include single-site schools as well as established networks that operate in several states. Ultimately, we believe these networks can serve more than one million students nationwide and in doing so, show how public schools can help students achieve excellent outcomes at scale.

This is an exciting time to join CSGF. We are building on our 15-year track record of success and launching our next philanthropic fund in 2022. Our new five-year “Fund IV” will be larger in size and scope than previous funds, with a goal to continue to fuel charter sector growth, accelerate innovation, and strengthen long-term outcomes for students, particularly students of color and those from low-income backgrounds. We will continue to prioritize investments in leaders of color in the new fund; in our current portfolio, more than 50% of networks are led by people of color and more than 50% are led by women. We believe it is vital for the leadership teams of the networks we support to understand and relate to the experiences of the students and communities they serve.

Position Overview

THE OPPORTUNITY

CSGF is seeking a Senior Grant Writer to be part of our Investor Relations team. Reporting to the Vice President, Investor Relations, the Senior Grant Writer will be responsible for developing grant proposals, reports, presentations, and memos to help CSGF achieve its ambitious fundraising goals in 2022 and beyond. The ideal candidate enjoys and brings new ideas and energy to CSGF’s written donor communications as well as our fundraising and reporting systems. The Senior Grant Writer will synthesize information from written and verbal sources to prepare data-driven, persuasive proposals and progress reports to principals, executives, and program officers who have a wide range of philanthropic priorities. The Senior Grant Writer role will be exciting and fulfilling for someone who:

• Enjoys telling an organization’s story to secure the funds needed to pursue ambitious goals and has experience writing “A+” quality proposals to individual donors and private foundations,
• Likes a combination of behind-the-scenes work (writing detailed narratives, analyzing data, preparing budgets, and creating PowerPoint slides), ideating with others, and engaging with donors,
• Thrives in roles through which they can manage and execute on a variety of high-stakes, time-sensitive, deliverable-focused projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop compelling funding proposals, reports, and donor correspondence: Prepare narrative proposals, pitch presentations, and custom reports that use data and storytelling to inform and engage donors,
• Serve as lead author of CSGF Annual Investor Report: Help develop the vision for and serve as the lead writer of CSGF’s formal update to donors and partners, including narrative, charts, tables, and images,
• Create engaging materials for donor meetings: Craft PowerPoint slides and memos about CSGF’s impact to discuss with donors and help write new content for the CSGF website and marketing materials, and
• Build and manage intuitive tables and progress trackers: Maintain detailed records of donor communications, grant agreements, payments, and budgets using Salesforce and Google tools.

SKILLS AND MINDSETS TO SUCCEED

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

• Exemplary writing, editing, and proofreading skills: Can synthesize complex information, make nearly anything sound interesting, outline, write, and edit complex deliverables that demonstrate CSGF’s core competencies and values,
• Detail orientation: High level of conscientiousness, integrity, and commitment to communicating clearly and objectively, can effectively proofread writing and data analysis, incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders, navigate ambiguity, proactively problem-solve, and make complex projects actionable,
• Analytical thinking: Able to write narrative to accompany budgets, tables, and charts and analyze large data sets to calculate and explain complex performance metrics,
• Relationship-building acumen: Knows how to build relationships with donors and internal program teams to translate complex work into digestible and compelling experiences and content,
• Systems-orientation: Strong planning and organizing skills; able to build intuitive tools to facilitate collaboration; natural inclination to use and improve existing information management systems,
• A commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A way of interacting with others that shows belief in the value of diverse perspectives and a desire to be part of an inclusive culture of feedback and ideas.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of crafting and managing six and seven figure grants from private foundations on behalf of a high-performing charter school network or other highly effective education-focused non-profit or business,
• Ideally, 2+ years of professional experience communicating with business and/or financial professionals in narrative and PowerPoint formats, and
• Proficiency using all Microsoft Office programs, Google suite, and Salesforce or similar grant database.

WORKING AT CSGF

We are focused on hiring and developing great people and believe that building diverse perspectives across our team make us more effective in expanding our impact. (This is reflected in Our Commitment to Diversity Statement.) Our core values are:

• Results. We work relentlessly to create efficient, measurable, and sustainable results. We strive for excellence and pursue our mission tenaciously. Ideally, you thrive working in a self-directed manner in a fluid environment where flexibility and tenacity are required.
• Entrepreneurship. We embrace calculated risks and new approaches. We have an entrepreneurial spirit that welcomes innovation, diversity of ideas, and risk. We rely on you to question conventional wisdom and think independently.
• Integrity. We are truthful, fair, and trustworthy in all aspects of our work. We hold ourselves and our partners to the highest ethical standards. We trust you will too.
• Respect. We appreciate the challenges faced by education entrepreneurs and recognize the limits of our own knowledge. We understand that our ultimate success depends on that of our partners. Your humility will be key to building trusted and authentic relationships.
• Teamwork. We value each of our team members as individuals but believe that we achieve the best results by working together. We willingly sacrifice individual interests and recognition for greater collective impact. We hope having fun at work is important to you and that you are a team player.

COMPENSATION

Compensation is commensurate with experience and education. The target salary range for this role is $80,000-$100,000 annually. CSGF offers a very competitive package of benefits, including health, life, disability, and dental insurance coverage; vacation/holidays and parental leave; and participation in CSGF’s 403(b) plan. Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the US.

START DATE AND LOCATION

CSGF encourages all qualified candidates to apply but prefers those who can start by November 2021. Candidates can be based anywhere in the United States but be able to travel to the Denver, CO area at least two times each year.

Charter School Growth Fund provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.

How To Apply

Submit your application on our website.

The Organization

Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights (UAF) – a rapid response grantmaking organization – supports courageous women and transgender human rights defenders around the world. UAF’s model protects and advances the civil, political, and social rights of women and LGBTI people, and invests in the resilience of social justice movements, including environmental, feminist, anti-corruption, land rights, youth, and LGBTI movements. Founded in 1997, UAF has grown from a single organization into a network of four independent Sister Funds that collectively support frontline women’s rights activists around the world. UAF’s work within this network centers on support for activists and social movements in Central Asia, the Middle East, Western and Eastern Europe, the South Caucuses, Turkey, Russia, Canada, and the United States.

Position Overview

At a critical moment in time for the world, UAF is seeking a Director of Finance and Operations to manage the finance, accounting, operations, and human resources responsibilities for the organization. While leading a small team, the Director will play a key role in managing and directing the finance and accounting operations of a dynamic and growing international non-profit organization, including government funding reporting and international audits; non-profit law and accounting principles; presenting financial data and its implications clearly and succinctly to management, board, funders, and staff; training, managing and supervising staff and consultants; planning, forecasting and budgeting, including for multi-organization consortia; human resources best practices and employment law in the U.S.; institutional records management and remote operations management; and IT systems management with a high degree of digital security.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Finance and Operations will supervise UAF’s Operations, Human Resources, and Finance/Accounting staff. Additionally, the Director will work closely with UAF’s financial management consultant. Candidates for this role will bring strong leadership and management abilities as well as technical expertise, practical knowledge, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills in the areas of finance, human resources, organizational development, IT and systems development, and administration functions.

CORE CAPACITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

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:

Core Capacities

• Committed to the values and mission of Urgent Action Fund
• Able to work in an engaging, authentic, and collaborative manner with multiple stakeholders, including the staff, Board, funders, grantees, consortium partners, and Sister Funds.
• Have a high degree of professionalism and optimism.
• Adept at working effectively in a team/networked environment through the development of excellent relationships with remote colleagues, all teams at UAF, vendors, consultants, and staff at affiliated organizations.
• Skilled at explaining complex financial and compliance procedures in a transparent, accessible and individualized way.
• Able to manage multiple competing deadlines and prioritize commitments across a wide range of responsibilities.
• Clear communication around decision-making and ability to integrate collective input in all processes.
• Growth mindset with ability to adapt to changing circumstances quickly.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience managing finance, accounting, human resources, and operations in a non-profit setting.
• 3+ years of experience managing teams.
• Skilled in the use of online accounting software; experience with NetSuite a plus.
• Skilled in the use and management of payroll and time tracking software.
• Excellent interpersonal and quantitative analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present financial information effectively to board, non-financial staff, and community.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and executive judgment in difficult and/or complex organizational decisions.

For the full position description and to apply, please visit: https://npag.com/uaf-dfo

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is full time (32 hours per week as UAF has a 4-day workweek) and is exempt. This position is remote, with a preference for candidates who are in or could relocate to New York, New York should in-person work resume. Annual starting salary is $145,000 and includes a strong benefits package (health, dental, retirement, flex spending for medical and transit, HRA, holistic wellness benefits, communication reimbursement, and competitive PTO package).

How To Apply

More information about Urgent Action Fund may be found at: urgentactionfund.org

This search is being led by Whitney Herrington, Emily Wexler, and Sarah Hecklau 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.

Urgent Action Fund is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool. Due to the ways in which salary negotiations perpetuate existing structural inequities, UAF as a practice does not negotiate starting salary once an offer is made.

Authorization to work in the United States is required.

The Organization

Position Overview

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) invites nominations and applications for the position of vice chancellor for development and alumni relations. The institution seeks a strategic, visionary and energetic leader who will build on its past record of fundraising and alumni engagement success.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers a comprehensive and professional education at undergraduate and graduate levels across 15 schools and colleges to its more than 24,000 students on three campuses (83% of whom are from Wisconsin), which include two 2-year campuses in nearby Waukesha and Washington counties. UWM has achieved high standards in its unique role as the only public, urban, access and research university in Wisconsin as noted by its R1 Carnegie Research Classification and Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. With approximately 200,000 alumni, UW-Milwaukee has a $1.5B impact on the state economy and produces about 5,300 graduates a year who fill jobs in high-demand fields including architecture, business, computer science, education, engineering, health care, information technology, urban planning and water.

Reporting directly to the chancellor, the vice chancellor for development and alumni relations serves as the chief development officer and is responsible for leading and managing the fundraising and alumni relations activities across the institution. As part of this role, the vice chancellor serves as a key member of the chancellor’s senior leadership team and works on behalf of the institution to build relationships and generate support for the campus’s top priority programs and initiatives. The vice chancellor leads a staff of approximately 40 and manages a $7 million budget. The vice chancellor works in close collaboration with the UWM Foundation, which manages assets of over $200 million and accepts and manages gifts and philanthropic funds on behalf of the university. In September 2019, UWM celebrated the successful conclusion of its comprehensive campaign, Made in Milwaukee – Shaping the World. UWM raised over $251 million, exceeding the original campaign goal of $200 million by more than 17% – the biggest campaign in UWM’s history.

The incoming vice chancellor will be expected to advance critical priorities important to the development and alumni relations division and the broader campus community. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned executive while bringing extensive knowledge and experience in best practice fundraising and alumni relations programming while making diversity, equity and inclusion a high priority. The vice chancellor will provide executive-level leadership and support to the chancellor and other key administrative and academic leaders, volunteers and the fundraising and alumni relations team in an effort to cultivate, solicit and steward a diverse cross-section of major and principal gift donors (including individuals, corporations and/or foundations) with a more national reach. The next vice chancellor should be an innovative professional with strong communication, collaboration and team-oriented skills. Although the campus recently closed a successful campaign, the incoming vice chancellor should bring a skillset required to successfully plan for UWM’s next more ambitious campaign. Furthermore, the vice chancellor should have a commitment to actively engaging with UWM’s alumni base and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion activities and initiatives within a higher education environment, particularly as it relates to raising philanthropic funds for UWM and developing further relationships with alumni. Working in close collaboration with the UWM Foundation and alumni association, and furthering the institutions culture of philanthropy will be important. The incoming vice chancellor should possess a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five to ten (5-10) years of fundraising experience with a proven record of success in soliciting major and principal gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations.

All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile.

WittKieffer is assisting the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in this search. For fullest consideration, application materials should be received by Tuesday, November 2.

Application materials should be submitted through WittKieffer’s candidate portal by using the buttons below.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:

Zachary A. Smith, Ph.D, Melissa Fincher and Natalie Song

UWM-ViceChancellor@wittkieffer.com

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

How To Apply

Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Relations