Category: Job Posting

The Organization

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

Position Overview

The Foundation is hiring a Program Officer to support the strategies set forward in this grantmaking framework. This new position will have primary responsibility for implementing the Foundation’s Community-Based Strategy, which has three components: a Community Progress Fund, a Collaborative Problem-Solving approach, and supporting capacity building in under-resourced communities across North Carolina.

The successful candidate will be visionary, strategic, analytical, intellectually curious, resilient, detail-oriented and grounded in the different needs of communities. They must be adept at building relationships and understanding power dynamics and how they influence advancing change. An understanding of the NC nonprofit landscape, especially in under-resourced communities, is preferred. The individual selected will possess facilitation, collaboration, convening, and project management skills and be able to bring various stakeholders with diverse backgrounds, opinions, and experiences together. This individual will share the Foundation’s core values and commitment to racial equity.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college is required, and an advanced degree or equivalent experience is preferred. Five years of related work experience is desired.

Exceptional writing and communication skills are required, along with the ability to assimilate information quickly, work under pressure and meet deadlines. A fundamental knowledge of the State of North Carolina, humility, self-confidence, and a sense of humor are helpful and preferred.

The position is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and requires extensive statewide travel. The Program Officer is not required to live in Winston-Salem but should be available to be present in the Winston-Salem office one to two days per week.

How To Apply

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

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$85,000, based upon the candidate’s level of knowledge, education, skill, and experience. The Foundation provides an exemplary benefits package.

The deadline for applications is February 15, 2021 with final selection scheduled for March 15, 2021.

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all races, genders, religions, ethnicities, nationalities, and sexual preferences.

The Organization

Thank you for your interest in joining the Coastal Community Foundation team. Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is an Equal Opportunity Employer with offices in North Charleston and Beaufort, as well as four affiliate foundations. We serve all nine counties on South Carolina’s coast: Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry and Jasper counties.

Established in 1974, Coastal Community Foundation works to create vibrant communities by identifying the challenges facing the region and bringing together resources to address them. Coastal Community Foundation is the largest community foundation in South Carolina, managing more than 700 charitable funds established by individuals, families and organizations and awarding tens of millions of dollars in grants and scholarships each year.

Financial resources are among the many tools we employ in our purpose to create vibrant communities. Throughout our history, we have served as a community convener to bring residents and leaders together to tackle major structural challenges, such as housing shortages or inequitable school systems. We also have a long history of helping nonprofits build their capacity, and incubating grassroots causes to provide them with structural support so they grow into fully operational organizations.

Why work for us?

When you join Coastal Community Foundation, you join a dedicated staff and Board of Directors working to be the reason why education, housing and access to opportunities are more equitable; working to be the reason why donors advance positive outcomes in their communities; and working to be the reason why our region thrives, together.

This dedication from our team is one of the main reasons we’ve been successful in earning the trust of communities we serve, and ensuring we adapt to their evolving needs. That is why we are deeply committed to supporting our staff members to ensure their success at work and outside of work. We offer a competitive salary and a full benefits package, including Paid Time Off, Holidays, Insurance (health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability), 401(k), and training and development opportunities.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

Inclusion with equity is one of our four core values at Coastal Community Foundation, so we not only work to recruit diverse candidates, we work to ensure our team members have all the tools they need to be successful. Our purpose is most effectively fulfilled through proactively supporting the values of equity, inclusion, and diversity. Diversity may be measured by, but is not limited to, differences in age, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic circumstance, class, religion, disability, geography, and profession. We acknowledge and respect the many differences that comprise thriving communities and seek diversity in our staff to ensure that a range of perspectives, opinions and experiences are recognized and acted upon in achieving our purpose.

It is our intention to promote a fully equitable philanthropic sector that justly represents and serves all our constituencies. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates of color, of LGBTQ+ identity and of other historically marginalized communities.

About this position

The Stewardship Officer works, in cooperation with the Development and Stewardship Team, to advance the growth, development, and reputation of the Foundation to become the philanthropic partner of choice. He/She helps advance the work of the Foundation in the region by working across the areas of stewardship, development, and planned giving. His/her goal is to deepen relationships with current and prospective donors, to instill trust in the Foundation and stimulate new gifts. In conjunction with the Director of Stewardship and Director of Development, he/she educates donors, prospective donors, and Professional Advisors on giving vehicles and works closely with Staff on individualized solicitations of prospective and existing donors. The Stewardship Officer works closely with staff to ensure effective collaboration and communication. Additionally, the Stewardship Officer will be the primary point person within the Department managing CCF’s online donor portal.

Essential Functions

Development and Stewardship

·         Protects the legacy of donors by fulfilling the terms of fund agreements.

·                  Proactively and consistently communicates data from organizations and programs supported by their donations.

·                  In collaboration with the Stewardship & Events Officer, helps coordinate events that educate donors about community issues and how they can get involved to address those issues.

·                  Communicates with fund holders on a regular basis, provide advice when needed particularly around fund development, as well as, relevant field of interest information.

·                  Provides executive level administrative staff support at divisional meetings such as the development and stewardship committee, field of interest meetings (giving circles, county specific funds, etc.), and donor and professional advisor education series.

·                  Proactively manages a portfolio of donors by building relationships with current and prospective supporters of the Foundation.

·                  Works with Development and Stewardship team and others to successfully support development efforts to expand resources within Fund types and support programmatic needs.

·                  Initiates focused and time-limited special projects which may straddle focus areas between Development and Stewardship and other departments.

General Responsibilities

·         Responds to requests for information from donors, grantees and the general public with a target of one working business day turn around (or less).

·         Supports the Foundation’s practice of encouraging diversity, equity and inclusiveness as the cornerstones of all that it does.

·                  Remains current with events and trends in local, national and international business, finance and philanthropy.

·                  Acquires and maintains current knowledge of public activities and internal projects, policies and procedures of CCF.

·                  Assists Director, Vice President and team with meeting preparation and calendar tracking of department (development contact metrics).

·                  Understands the various functions of each of the Foundation’s Departments, in order to gain an overall understanding of the Foundation’s work.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Skilled in managing multiple tasks simultaneously and successfully.
• Ability and comfort with significant degree of file organization, administrative support, and data entry.
• Excellent relationship management skills and familiarity with “moves management” fundraising principles.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and completely comfortable with learning new software.
• Excellent written and oral skills.

·                  Knowledge of customer relationship management software, such as Raiser’s Edge and/or Foundant Community Suite a plus.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Physical Requirements

·                 Must be able to sit and work at a computer for long periods of time.

·                 Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. and lift small items (less than 20 pounds).

·                 Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

·                 Frequently communicates with colleagues and the public. Must be able to exchange accurate information.

How To Apply

To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, and essay response to the question listed below:

·                 Why do you want to work for Coastal Community Foundation?

Please submit materials to jobs@coastalcommunityfoundation.org combined in one (1) PDF document by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2021 for consideration.

The Organization

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION PROFILE

TITLE:                           Executive Director

REPORTS TO:              Board of Directors

POSITION:                   Exempt/Full Time

Hearts with Haiti (HWH) seeks a visionary Executive Director with proven nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and management skills.  Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of the organization, must be highly collaborative, self-motivated and a pro-active problem solver who can generate new ideas and improve on past performance https://heartswithhaiti.org/.

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, Hearts with Haiti works in partnership with the St. Joseph Family of Haiti, creating a caring family for those facing the challenges of poverty and disability.

Position Overview

KEY ROLES: (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Leadership

·         Assist in the creation and implementation of the organization’s strategic plan

·         Bring expertise and vision to grow and develop the organization

·         Directly manage the relationship and communications with partner in Haiti

·         Hire, supervise and manage qualified, competent staff members and volunteers

·         Demonstrate a commitment to raising cultural awareness of issues of inequality, discrimination, and unequal access to resources, for Haiti and individuals with disabilities

Fundraising

·         Develop and implement a comprehensive Development Plan including individual, corporate, faith-based and foundation funding striving to increase and diversify sustainable funding

·         Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospective and current donors

·         Guide and direct fundraising activities of the board

·         Plan and implement two or more fundraising events annually in the U.S. including performances and presentations by Haitian leaders

·         Work with Haitian leaders to increase sustained giving and sponsorships

·         Identify and apply for grants that are a good match with HWH’s mission and needs

·         Experience with fundraising via social media platforms

Fiscal Management

·         Ensure that donations are deposited, recorded, and acknowledged and the donor database is accurately updated and maintained.

·         Work with the volunteer Treasurer to maintain all financial records in accordance with federal and state laws

·         Develop an annual budget with the Finance Committee for board approval

·         Provide the board with monthly financial summaries, including a brief analysis and explanation of results relative to budget

·         Work with Haitian leadership of the St. Joseph Foundation to help develop their annual budget for operations, determine funding needs and quarterly reporting

·         Monitor the annual budget in collaboration with the Finance Committee

Strategic Planning & Board Governance

·         Work with the board to fulfill HWH’s 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 the board, providing timely and accurate information to help make informed decisions

·         Maintain all legal documents, licenses, certifications, and contracts necessary for HWH to operate as a non-profit

·         Ensure Board of Trustees is trained on organizational policies and programs

·         Actively engage with the entire board and with each individual board member to maximize board member contributions to HWH’s success

Communications

Work with the Communications Director to do the following:

·         Create 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 and engaging, and is updated regularly as outlined in the Communications Calendar

·         Maintain and update the HWH website, ensuring information is accurate and up-to-date

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

·         Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university in relevant field such as Business Administration, Public Administration or Non-Profit Management

·         Five or more years of experience leading a non-profit organization

·         Experience working across multiple cultures to create inclusive and equitable programs

·         Demonstrated passion for working in collaboration with nonprofit leaders in the developing world

·         Demonstrated fundraising success (annual gifts, major gifts, capital gifts and events)

·         Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and motivate board members and other dedicated volunteers

·         Strong organizational abilities including strategic planning, program development and task facilitation

·         Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication

·         Solid, hands-on, budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making, and reporting

·         Willingness to travel; mileage and airfare will be reimbursed

·         Ability to secure legal documentation to travel to Haiti (i.e., passport) and medically necessary vaccinations

• Experience leading a small nonprofit where one day you are meeting with community leaders and the next day taking out the trash

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, information technology and experience with database management, eTapestry a plus

·         Availability to work evening and weekend hours as needed

It is the policy of HWH to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual preference, age, or disability.

How To Apply

SALARY:  Commensurate with experience

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Armstrong McGuire & Associates, based in Raleigh, NC is conducting this search. To apply, click on the link to the Hearts with Haiti position profile at www.ArmstrongMcGuire.com/apply. You will see instructions for uploading your cover letter, resume and professional references. In case of any technical problems, contact april@armstrongmcguire.com.  Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.

Who Are We?

THE HEART AND SCIENCE OF PHILANTHROPY

The Greater Seattle region is changing and growing, and so is Seattle Foundation. “The heart and science of philanthropy” is the intersection of philanthropic passion and data-driven solutions to create lasting change. As the community’s foundation, our mission is to ignite powerful and rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all. We work with more than 1,200 individuals, families, and corporations to strategically invest their philanthropic resources in ways that inspire continued giving to the community. We also partner with philanthropic institutions, government agencies, community organizations, and businesses to catalyze positive change in our community across a range of issues.

Our organizational culture is one of engaged teamwork, where we support one another in reaching our collective and individual goals while constantly learning along the way. Our office is located in the downtown core of Seattle; however, our reach is much broader than that – we focus on Greater Seattle and the Eastside and also support donor interests across the country and around the globe. We seek individuals to join our 60+ (and growing!) team who are committed to our vision of a stronger, more vibrant community for all, collaboratively finding solutions, continually learning, and going the extra mile in service of our philanthropic partners and the broader community. We are in the midst of an exciting evolution in our work.

Over the past several years, we have been evolving to become a more active regional civic leader committed to community impact. While the Seattle region is undergoing major economic growth, systemic failures across sectors continue to leave Black, Indigenous, and Communities of Color behind, placing the Seattle region, at risk. We plan to continue our evolution by articulating an exciting path for philanthropy in a new, ambitious Blueprint for Impact, embarking on a unified, regional vision to engage a wide range of stakeholders on an approach to addressing racial and economic inequities. Debuting in 2021, the Blueprint for Impact will take shape in three core areas:  a just democracy, equitable economy, and resilient environment. Enlisting and engaging our philanthropic partners is of the upmost importance if we are going to be able to meet this moment with the level of philanthropic investment necessary to achieve our mission and vision.

More information about Seattle Foundation can be found at www.seattlefoundation.org and in our most recent Social Impact Report.

Position Overview

The Chief Financial Operating Officer (CFOO) will have an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help build Seattle Foundation’s next phase of transformative growth and impact. The next CFOO – a dynamic, confident and strategic influencer – will positively impact the lives of thousands of Seattle-area individuals and families by serving as a catalyst to support systemic change and close racialized inequities. The CFOO builds, leads, and manages an organization-wide strategic integration of financial, human and systems processes. The CFOO reports directly to Seattle Foundation’s President & CEO and serves as a member of the Leadership Team, working closely and collaboratively with the Chief Impact Officer, the Chief Strategy Officer and Chief of Staff, and the Chief Engagement Officer. As a senior leader, the CFOO will also work closely with Seattle Foundation’s Board of Trustees and will serve as the staff liaison to three board committees: Investment, Audit, and Finance.

The CFOO leads a dedicated and highly talented staff of approximately 20 finance, information technology, human resource, and operation professionals. Direct reports will include Managing Directors of Finance, People and Culture, Controller, Information Technology, and an Operations Manager. This responsive leader will set the standards for financial and operational excellence that enable the foundation to operate from an environment built on clear goals and objectives, data-driven decision making, and performance metrics grounded in our commitment to centering equity.

An accomplished people manager, the CFOO will be expected to plan, develop, and lead Seattle Foundation’s overall financial and operating strategy. This strategy will focus on leveraging existing assets to scale impact-driven philanthropy in support of our efforts to reimagine the role of community philanthropy and ensure that the greater Seattle region is a stronger, more vibrant community for all.  To be successful, the CFOO, a results-focused and resilient leader, will bring clarity and understanding to key financial and operational drivers so as to drive informed and inspired decision making across the foundation. Furthermore, this leader will help transform how the foundation consumes, evaluates, connects and shares data to support bold strategic thinking and execution.

MAJOR OBJECTIVES 

Within the first 12-24 months, the CFOO with achieve the following major objectives:

·        Build strong, mutually beneficial relationships among Seattle Foundation’s Leadership Team, staff, Trustees, community partners, and external partners so as to be recognized as a trusted peer and thought partner who inspires people with their forward-thinking and positive leadership.

·        Ensure transparency into business economics and performance and understand and communicate the impact of current events and management decisions on the financial performance of the foundation; work in partnership with the incoming Chief Engagement Officer to grow charitable and administrative fee revenue, develop and implement new revenue vehicles, and realize long-run organizational prosperity.

·        Lead a comprehensive data management initiative to increase visibility and accessibility of information across the foundation to enable an environment built on clear goals and objectives, data-driven decision making, and performance metrics grounded in our commitment to centering equity. 

Leadership

• Serve as a strategic business partner to the President & CEO, Leadership Team, and Board of Trustees, helping drive organizational capability and adding value through human processes and system improvements.
• Develop, lead, and manage a high-performing, mission-driven team.
• Lead the annual financial planning processes, contribute to cross-team planning, and align the team around strategic priorities, in partnership with the CEO.
• As a Chief Officer, positively contribute to creating a culture of excellence at Seattle Foundation.
• Partner with the Chief Engagement Officer and Chief Impact Officer on impact-driven initiatives and new revenue products, developing effective business modeling, decision support and key performance indicators to track and assess results.
• Represent the Foundation through public speaking engagement, interviews, etc., as needed. 

Financial Management and Reporting

• Oversee financial operations including financial statements, reports, metrics, and other analyses to improve business intelligence, and inform decision making.
• Partner with the CEO and Leadership Team to develop business and operational models in support of new initiatives, ensuring that decision metrics and key performance indicators are developed and systematically tracked.
• Attend Board of Trustees’ meetings, provide management support to the Investment, Finance, Impact Investing, and Audit committees of the Board, and provide other financial support and analysis as needed.
• Lead and support function direct reports in key annual processes and implementing new projects.
• Maintain productive relations with key external partners including banks, investment advisors, custodians, attorneys, auditors, and other related third parties.

Treasury and Investment Management

• Serve as primary liaison between Seattle Foundation’s Investment Committee and outside investment manager to facilitate and operationalize investment strategy.
• Partner with the Chief Engagement Officer on donor cultivation, gift acceptance of complex assets, staff education, new product development, and data-driven investment analysis.
• Support staff to monitor and report on investment activity, performance, and allocation of Seattle Foundation’s investment portfolio, including oversight of non-standard gifts and Mission-Related Investing.
• Lead all aspects of cash management functions to ensure availability of cash to run operations and fulfill grant-making obligations.

Operations

• Drive the development and improvement of systems, processes, and policies to increase operational excellence and agility.
• Partner with the Managing Director of People & Culture on the design and administration of Human Resources practices including the employee lifecycle, compensation and benefits, professional development, and talent management.
• Lead all aspects of the direction for Seattle Foundation’s information technology, driving best in class systems development, enhancement, and integration of new systems with existing systems, and cyber-security and disaster recovery.
• Evaluate risk management practices, ensure appropriate insurance, and review and negotiate contracts.
• Lead all aspects of the maintenance of corporate records in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge and proven experience in:

• Broad business background with 15-20+ years’ experience across multiple functional areas such as finance and accounting, operations, and risk management.
• Organizational leadership. Seattle Foundation seeks a business and people leader who can develop a high-performing team; possesses the executive maturity to collaboratively lead across the organization; and has the emotional intelligence to engage in self-observation and improvement.
• Appropriate balance of strategic acumen and ability to anticipate and mitigate execution challenges to effectively deliver results.

We are also looking for:

• Proven ability to communicate, engage and cultivate relationships internally and externally.
• MBA or CPA or equivalent professional experience.
• Investment fund operations administration experience beneficial.
• Creative approach that uses both systems and process thinking to ensure operational practices and processes are effective and scalable.
• Knowledge of HR, information technology, and nonprofit finances preferred.
• Passion and affinity for Seattle Foundation’s mission, values, and behaviors.
• Desire to be a change agent within the organization and contribute positively to the organizational culture.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

A uniquely stimulating, challenging, and satisfying leadership environment with a platform to shape the growth of Seattle Foundation at a critical time in which the organization is evolving its role and impact in the community.  A competitive salary and excellent benefits, including health insurances (medical, dental, vision and long-term disability); a generous retirement plan match; and vacation/sick leave. Seattle Foundation is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

How To Apply

As an equal opportunity employer, Seattle Foundation is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment.  Seattle Foundation does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. People of color, people with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual orientations are encouraged to apply at https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=8364&clientkey=E2C4E22C68817EC0AD21A79E66B057BF

The Organization

The Steans Family Foundation was launched in 1986 to significantly improve the life outcomes of children whose parents do not earn a living wage. The Foundation’s first philanthropic investment was to a class of sixth graders through the “I Have A Dream Program”. SFF provided holistic support to ensure students successfully matriculated to high school, enrolled in college and graduated, or successfully entered the world of work. In 1996, SFF began to focus on the revitalization of vulnerable communities and made a strategic decision to concentrate its grantmaking in North Lawndale, located on the west side of Chicago. In 2016, the SFF expanded its reach to North Chicago, an urban community located north of Chicago in Lake County.  The Steans Family Foundation recognizes that effective neighborhood revitalization efforts must come from and be sustained by community leaders and uses this guiding principle to build capacity in partnering with communities.

Bounded by Western, Cermak, Cicero and the Eisenhower Expressway, North Lawndale is in the 24th Aldermanic Ward on the city’s west side.  In addition to its rich cultural history, North Lawndale boasts significant physical assets and a vibrant array of human and institutional resources. At the same time, the neighborhood faces a familiar range of urban challenges, including high poverty, crime and unemployment rates. The combination of high-unmet need and local strength makes North Lawndale an ideal partner for the Steans Family Foundation.

Position Overview

The Steans Family Foundation (SFF) seeks a full-time Program Officer to work with community partners and leaders, public officials, residents, funders and other stakeholders to create, implement and document community-led strategic efforts and further SFF’s policy goals.

Specifically, the Program Officer has responsibility for working with the team to implement programmatic strategy focused on workforce development, violence prevention, and capacity building in North Lawndale.  This position is also responsible for investment strategies and public policy and/or systems change initiatives that drive social change in alignment with strategy.

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with residents and CBO leaders and other stakeholders, develop policy recommendations a safe and peaceful community.
• Provide strategic guidance, hands-on support and technical assistance to community partners (grantees) resulting in action plans, clear implementation steps/responsibilities, and measureable outcomes.
• Identify and cultivate funding opportunities to advance systemic reforms in the areas of police and criminal justice reform and community development.
• Develop deep relationships, partnerships and alliances with municipal officials, community leaders, residents, foundations, consultants and other stakeholders to develop plans, support their implementation and inform policy that best supports community efforts.
• Provide support and direct technical assistance as needed to community partners in the areas of strategic planning, board development, financial management, fiscal management, human resources, program and operational development and other aspects of capacity building as needed.
• Assist in the coordination and development of scope of services and selection process for consultants to community partners and collective impact hubs and supervise their work.
• Regularly update SFF team on planning and implementation progress and align/broker connections where possible.
• Work with SFF team to develop and monitor reporting systems on the project/program status of each grantee for internal and external use.
• Track national and local trends, research and best practices that impact and inform SFF’s strategic direction as well advance the knowledge and practices of community partners.
• Prepare and monitor annual program plans and budgets and communicate status of work and outcomes achieved to trustees, community partners and other stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Solicit and review proposals and letters of inquiry, arrange and manage site visits, prepare proposals for board review, and present written and verbal recommendations to the trustees; monitor program evaluation procedures for initiatives; assist in the preparation of grant agreement and decline letters and work to communicate clearly with successful grantees as well as organizations that do not receive support from the Foundation.
• Work with community partners to facilitate communication and information sharing and support the development of affinity groups or other appropriate collaborative structures to guide the Foundation’s programmatic efforts where possible.
• Work in conjunction with the Executive Director to ensure the effective and efficient operations of the foundation, including the strategic refinement of the grant making process and limited aspects of financial management.
• Represent SFF as a thought leader and subject matter expert at convenings, strategic discussions, or other tables as requested.
• Represent SFF at community and local events on a regular basis.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Expert in violence prevention/intervention strategies that have yielded results in the context of a comprehensive/holistic program.
• Knowledge of other issue areas – including community development, workforce development, criminal justice – from both a programmatic and systems-level perspective, is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated flexible, multidisciplinary thinking required to address the broad social and economic forces that impact communities.
• Experience in public policy development, community organizing, or related field preferred.
• Passionate belief in the Steans Family Foundation mission to respectfully collaborate with vulnerable communities and improve the quality of life for its residents.
• Familiarity with Chicago area. Working knowledge of the economic, political, and social environments of Chicago, especially vulnerable neighborhoods, community based organizations, and community development efforts.
• Proven ability to achieve measurable, meaningful results.
• Creative ability to develop project and program ideas as needed and capitalize on emerging opportunities and leverage resources to support them.
• Project management and excellent written/oral communication skills for both formal and informal settings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, complex transactions at various stages and coordinate with multiple internal and external parties to meet approval and closing deadlines.
• Ability and predisposition to contribute to intellectual give and take.
• Ability to initiate, foster and leverage contacts and networks to achieve strong, positive outcomes.
• High level of personal and professional integrity.
• Superior attention to detail and excellent follow-through.

Education and Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree in public policy, business or public administration, law, criminal justice, urban planning, sociology, or similar field a plus.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in community development or related field.

Compensation
The SFF offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with generous benefits.

How To Apply

Please send cover letter and resume via email with “Program Officer” in the subject line to: Marissa Filippo at mfilippo@fic-sff.com

The Organization

The Colorado Trust
The Colorado Trust (The Trust) is a grantmaking foundation dedicated to ensuring all Coloradans have the opportunity to thrive. When the nonprofit PSL Healthcare Corporation was sold to a for-profit organization in 1985, the proceeds of the sale were used to create The Trust. Since then, The Trust has provided funding and resources to people and organizations across Colorado that are working to make positive changes in their communities. We work side by side with Coloradans, including people who have been left out of decision-making and are directly impacted by hardships. The Trust also provides grants and support to organizations advocating for local and statewide policies that have a positive impact on people’s well-being.

The Trust strives to maintain a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Position Overview

General description
The finance & accounting manager is responsible for financial statement preprocessing; day-to-day accounting; assisting the controller with audit and tax reporting requirements; assisting the Grants department with financial forecasting, budgeting, tracking and reporting; and assuring that the financial books and records are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The finance & accounting manager serves as an employee at will of The Trust.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing all financial reporting, including quarterly, annual and periodic financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Develop creative and efficient solutions for grantmaking, community action and other operations
• Prepare quarterly budget-to-actual variance analyses and report significant differences to the controller
• Prepare monthly forecasts for grant strategies and operations budgets
• Prepare documentation required during the annual audit
• Assist the controller in preparing for Investment Committee and Audit Committee meetings of The Colorado Trust Board of Trustees
• Develop and execute financial analysis and reporting for organizational forecasts and budgets
• Assist in developing financial and operational processes and procedures
• Develop, manage and support automation of financial systems
• Assist in preparing the annual capital, grantmaking and operating budgets
• Compile the Finance & Operations department budget
• Complete accounting for all grant expenditures, including reconciliation between grant administration and accounting records
• Ensure accuracy of program-related investments, including journal entries, interest calculations and account balances according to external documentation
• Reconcile and adjust quarterly all-balance sheets and significant income statement accounts with external source documentation
• Process recurring month-end journal entries
• Create quarterly-accrual journal entries and ensure their accuracy via reconciliation schedules
• Assists with preparing and reporting the funding forecast and fund balance projections
• Manage fixed-asset accounting, including the capitalization policy, depreciation calculations, journal reclasses, fixed-asset roll-forwards, and fixed-asset account reconciliations
• Review the reconciliation of the investment management reports with The Trust’s balances; identify differences and adjust when necessary
• Assist with managing the cash management system, including preparing the cash requirements report and reviewing timely bank reconciliations as needed
• Assist the Community Partnerships staff team in establishing, monitoring and reporting individual community-based grant budgets and expenditures
• Assist with developing and updating community-based financial forms as necessary.

Other responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries regarding accounting and finance in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain knowledge of The Trust’s funding programs and strategies
• Represent The Trust to external and internal constituencies, as needed
• Assume the controller’s duties and responsibilities in the controller’s absence, as needed
• Assume the accountant’s duties and responsibilities in the accountant’s absence, as needed
• Participate in staff trainings and other efforts intended to improve The Trust’s alignment with our organizational values of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Assist with processing payroll and other monthly processes as needed
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A degree in business, economics, accounting or finance; or equivalent experience
• Ability to manage multiple long-term and team projects
• Ability to help select, manage and operate accounting computer hardware and software for The Trust, and manage interfaces between accounting software packages
• Ability to read, understand and identify key financial information from custodian and individual investment manager reports
• Ability to maintain a cooperative, supportive and amiable relationship with other Trust staff members
• Ability to quickly learn an organization’s structure, departments and their interactions
• Ability to maintain a confidential stance with respect to the business and affairs of The Trust and those with whom it has relationships
• Leadership skills that promote credibility and confidence with the board of trustees, Trust staff and the community at large
• A personal and professional commitment to the values of diversity, equity, integrity and fairness
• Ability to build positive working relationships across differences in race, ethnicity, language, class background, gender, sexual orientation and life experiences.

Personal attributes

• Passion for and commitment to The Trust’s health equity vision, and its mission of advancing the health and well-being of the people of Colorado
• Commitment to issues of community, diversity, equity, integrity and equity, social and racial justice
• Comfort serving collaborative teams of colleagues both on-site and remotely
• Ongoing commitment to improving skills and knowledge acquisition
• Ability to handle confidential issues with discretion
• Action-oriented, self-starter who can work well independently and in teams
• Creative and proactive problem solver with a focus on solutions
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet deadlines.

Salary range
$99,875 – $135,000 annually. The Trust offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

How To Apply

To apply
Please apply via The Trust’s online application system. Registration is not necessary to use this system. Document uploads may be required.

The application system is currently only available in English; applicants who would prefer to apply in Spanish may apply via email if needed. All other applications must be received via the online application system.

Please contact us with any questions you may have.

The deadline to apply for this position is end of day on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021.

The Trust seeks talented, team-oriented individuals, dedicated to our goal of advancing the health and well-being of the people of Colorado. Additionally, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome a diversity of perspectives and experiences among our staff. For more information, please visit www.coloradotrust.org.

The Organization

Founded in 2013 by two educators (Dave Levin and Dominic Randolph) and one scientist (Angela Duckworth), Character Lab is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing scientific insights that help kids thrive. By connecting researchers with educators, Character Lab seeks to create greater knowledge about the conditions that lead to social, emotional, academic, and physical well-being for young people throughout the country. To learn more, go to www.characterlab.org.

Our culture is both challenging (we’re never done improving) and supportive (one of our core values is excessive generosity). To learn more, read our Culture Book.

Position Overview

Character Lab is looking for a Grants and Revenue Manager. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, this individual will be on the leading edge of Character Lab’s growth by managing the organization’s diverse grant portfolio and supporting new revenue opportunities.

We especially encourage applicants who identify as Black, Latinx, or Native American to apply for this position. This is an exciting role for a results-driven, innovative professional to have a tremendous impact by driving fundraising processes to achieve revenue goals and operational objectives.

The Grants and Revenue Manager will be responsible for all aspects of grant management, including crafting compelling, well-researched grant proposals, reports, and materials. They will help build new earned revenue strategies, oversee fundraising operations, monitor revenue and performance, and analyze revenue patterns. They will support donor relations and manage acknowledgments.  The ideal candidate is an accomplished project manager and fundraising professional with experience managing complex grants and supporting revenue strategy for nonprofit organizations.

How To Apply

APPLY HERE: https://characterlab.janehires.com/Jobs/U0-9eQP3DUCNFqqQZFYFyg

The Organization

Organization Description 

For more than 30 years, Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) has used science and medicine to document and call attention to mass atrocities and severe human rights violations. We investigate and document abuses, give voice to survivors and witnesses, and plant seeds of reconciliation by ensuring that perpetrators can be held accountable for their crimes. PHR uses our core disciplines – science, medicine, forensics, and public health – to inform our research and investigations and to strengthen the skills of frontline human rights defenders. We work closely with hundreds of partners around the world, using facts to wage effective advocacy and campaigning and providing critical scientific evidence so that survivors can seek justice.

PHR, which shared in the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize for our work to end the scourge of landmines, is poised for even greater growth and impact. As part of that strategy, we are seeking committed activists with a passion for human rights.

Position Overview

Chief Operating Officer 

Location:  This position is usually located in our Headquarters in New York City, but is remote while offices remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Role Description 

The chief operating officer, a newly created position, will report to the executive director, serve as a member of the executive management team, and hold overall responsibility for PHR’s operational effectiveness, lead strategic and work planning processes, and directly supervise finance, administration, human resources, and information technology.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Manage strategic and annual work planning processes
• As a member of executive management team, promote organizational effectiveness
• Lead, mentor, supervise, and hold accountable a team of five finance, human resources (HR), and operations professionals, in addition to external consultants and vendors

Financial Management

• Lead PHR’s financial strategy, ensuring short- and long-term sustainability

• Oversee short- and long-term fiscal planning, including monitoring and reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Optimize PHR’s fiscal policies, controls, and compliance systems, including grant management
• Support board finance and audit committees and serve as liaison to board treasurer
• Ensure adherence to funder requirements, and oversee compliance with tax, labor, licensing, and reporting requirements in the United States and abroad

Human Resources

• Promote best practices in organizational management, performance management, and leadership development
• Supervise efforts to recruit, retain, develop, and inspire PHR’s highly qualified and committed staff
• Optimize HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance as well as consistency, fairness, accountability, and transparency
• Cultivate an organizational culture that reflects PHR’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Support a learning culture that engenders knowledge sharing, feedback, continuous growth, and retention

Operations and Information Technology

• Streamline and standardize operations with an eye toward continuous process improvement
• Develop PHR’s information technology strategy and systems, including knowledge management and data security; manage external IT consultants and oversee technology
• With support from pro bono counsel, manage vendor contracts, real estate leases, memoranda of understanding, and consultant agreements
• Manage PHR’s offices, including re-opening post-COVID-19 pandemic

• Support efforts to protect physical and digital staff security

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate

• 15+ years of senior management experience working cross-functionally across finance, operations, human resources, and IT in complex organizations; nonprofit experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated finance expertise, including budgeting, multi-year forecasting, modeling, accounting, and reporting
• Commitment to PHR’s mission, cultural competency, and international experience

• Proven ability to navigate complex nonprofit compliance and risk management issues
• Ability to steward organizational culture, including leading diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Exceptional emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred

Benefits

PHR offers competitive employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, a retirement savings plan, and generous vacation.

How to Apply

Please email a cover letter and resume to resumes@phr.org. Please include the job title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email and include where you saw this job posting in the email body.

Physicians for Human Rights is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in its work and staff. We recruit and hire without discrimination based on race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, prior conviction, arrest history, disability, marital status, veteran status, or age.

The Organization

A global school with local roots, George School is a Quaker, coeducational boarding and day high school founded in 1893 in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Convenient to New York City and Philadelphia, the school’s picturesque 240-acre campus is home to a close, diverse community of 525 students that is dedicated to social justice and to one another. George School both supports and challenges students, embraces and encourages them, affirms and enriches them. With an open heart, an inquisitive mind, and a resilient spirit, students are rewarded with an unparalleled education—one that will provide a font of inspiration and compassion for their future endeavors.

Position Overview

George School is seeking a Director of Development (DOD) to start on or before July 1, 2021. The DOD reports to Head of School Sam Houser and is a senior administrative position with responsibility for the School’s fundraising operations. The DOD will be the chief architect and strategist of all development efforts including annual, capital, and planned giving; stewardship; and alumni relations. The DOD also has responsibility for supporting the Institutional Advancement Committee of the board; for establishing, managing, and implementing strategic fundraising objectives; for supervising and nurturing a high-functioning fundraising team in order to ensure success at meeting the School’s fundraising objectives; and for personally cultivating and stewarding a number of the School’s top donors.

Major Duties and Responsibilities
•    Ensure that the fundraising functions of the School are in a position to sustain the institution over the long term through a clearly articulated vision, the application of a set of fundraising best practices, the maintenance of a high-functioning and healthy fundraising team, a willingness to model successful fundraising practices, and strong relationships with donors.
•    Establish and maintain both short- and long-range goals for cultivation, stewardship, annual and capital fundraising, and planned giving that will increase the culture of philanthropy across all constituencies of the School.
•    Train, support, and provide supervision to 11 staff members.
•    Ensure that the department functions in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
•    Anticipate future programmatic needs and take initiative to address them thoughtfully and creatively.
•    Cultivate, solicit, and steward a number of the School’s top prospects.
•    Support, activate, and elevate the head of school’s engagement and leadership in fundraising.
•    With the Head of School, serve as administrative liaison to the Governance Committee of the board.
•    Act as administrative liaison to the Institutional Advancement Committee of the board.
o    Prepare regular reports.
o    Advise on and prepare agendas for meetings.
o    Support the decisions of the Committee.
o    Assist the Committee in developing policies and procedures to guide the School’s fundraising efforts.

Qualifications and Qualities of the Position
George School seeks a Director of Development who possesses the proven leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to help the School maintain its commitment to academic rigor and a student-centered experience. The School seeks a candidate who leads with imagination, vision, energy, and drive. The following qualities will be welcomed:

•    7-10 years of leadership fundraising experience, including campaign planning and management, ideally in an independent school, college, or university; Impressive track record in fundraising, communications and/or alumni administration;
•    Track record of conceptualizing, planning, and cohesively integrating a full range of advancement programs;
•    A firm believer in the School’s values and the capacity to articulate the case for support of George School;
•    Contributor to the overall strategic planning of the School;
•    Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and a sophisticated understanding of what should be communicated to different audiences;
•    A decisive and confident leader, embracing the School’s culture and with the ability to develop consensus;
•    Highly professional team-player, with a strong sense of integrity and desire to work effectively with colleagues, volunteers, and boards;
•    Thorough grasp of the current trends in advancement and issues facing independent schools.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronically in one email and as separate documents (preferably PDFs) the following materials:

•    A cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position;
•    A current resumé;
•    A list of five professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission) to:

John G. Clark
Senior Consultant
john.clark@carneysandoe.com

The Organization

Overview:
The YMCA of Metro North has a long history of providing many communities throughout the Northern suburbs of Boston with outstanding programs and services for youth, adults and families. Serving the communities of Lynn, Peabody, Saugus, Melrose, Nahant, Revere, Lynnfield and Stoneham. As one of Massachusetts leading nonprofits, we are committed to strengthening communities by improving health, empowering youth, and activating people for good.  Every day, the YMCA of Metro North welcomes and connects thousands of men, women and children to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has access to its programs and services.  For more than 165 years, the YMCA has been creating communities of caring individuals who are committed to assuring that everyone is reaching his or her fullest potential.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Development who desires to join a team of talented senior leaders, committed to supporting our network of branches, programs and services.  The goal of our “team” is assure the success and efficacy of our branch network.  Join us at the YMCA of Metro North and make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President of Development has the responsibility for implementation of the YMCA of Metro North’s Financial Development strategies and initiatives. This includes but is not limited to Capital project fundraising, Annual Campaign, Government and Foundation Grants and Endowment Development efforts. The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is a member of the Senior Management team and as such, plays a major role in setting the direction of the Association. He/she will work with the existing team of an Annual Fundraising Director as well as a Grants and Foundations Director, work with the Association Board, and support the President/CEO’s fundraising.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with development staff and senior leadership to project, track and meet fundraising goals.

• Create annual business plan to meet philanthropic financial goals, analyze results and adjust plans accordingly.

• Identify and cultivate prospective YMCA donors

• Manage team of six fundraisers in advancement of fundraising goals.

• Support the expansion of endowment and legacy giving.

• Support marketing efforts as related to philanthropy.

Donor Management:

• Serve as prospect manager for 25+ major donor prospects (including prospect research and strategy development).

• Work closely with CEO to define new initiatives designed to increase the donor base.

• Collaborate with CEO and Leadership team on identification, cultivation and stewardship opportunities for major gifts donors and prospects.

• Participate in solicitations as appropriate.

• Compose special proposals and letters to major gifts donors as appropriate.

• Research prospects and donors as needed.

Effect on end results:

This position has the primary impact on the overall effectiveness with which the Association accomplishes its purpose, goals, and objectives in serving the community.  Therefore, the effectiveness of this position should be measured by:

• The YMCA of Metro North will maximize its financial resources available from philanthropic individuals, corporations, organizations and foundations.

• The Board of Directors will have the capability to give leadership to its fundraising responsibility.

• The community will better understand the YMCA programs and the need to support them.

• Branches and their advisory boards will maximize their fundraising potential.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Eight to ten years of fundraising experience. Proven fundraiser with campaign, major gifts, and annual fundraising experience

• Team-oriented leader with strong management skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational and analytical skills; project management skills. Experience with Board volunteer management and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, flexibility and sense of humor

• Proficient in CSM Software and Microsoft Office.

• Commitment to the YMCA mission.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Evening and weekend work is expected and may be required

How To Apply

Qualified candidates can direct their resumes and cover letters to Paul Mantell, Vice President of Human Resources at pmantell@metronorthymca.org or my visiting the careers page on the YMCA website and applying online.

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