Chicago, IL

Executive Director / Chief Executive Officer, Old Town School of Folk Music

The Organization – Old Town School of Folk Music

Old Town School of Folk Music (OTS) seeks a creative, strategic, and visionary leader to serve as its next Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (ED/CEO). This individual will unleash the possibility within the OTS community and guide OTS in its continued success and growth as a renowned and trail-blazing community arts organization.

Located in Chicago, the Old Town School of Folk Music stands as a beacon of musical heritage and community spirit. Established in 1957, this revered institution has long been a center of creativity and community, nurturing the roots of folk arts while embracing innovation in the ever-changing rhythms of artistic expression. Old Town School of Folk Music (OTS) is the largest community music school in the U.S., the largest employer of teaching artists, and an international model for community arts education. OTS’s mission is to bring people together to learn, create, perform, and enjoy music and dance. It seeks to build a welcoming, thriving community where all people are connected by the joy and expression of music and dance. OTS strives to be an inclusive and equitable organization that reflects the diversity of Chicago and the diversity of the music and performing arts traditions that it teaches and celebrates.

OTS serves thousands of children each year, providing arts education programming throughout Chicago. This includes artist residencies in the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), early childhood music programming and robust field trip and financial aid programs. The Music Moves initiative connects community partners located in Chicago’s South Side and West Side neighborhoods with high-quality arts programming that builds arts capacity, fosters skills acquisition in music and dance, and promotes equity through performance and discourse related to personal growth, curiosity, and imagination.

OTS’s annual schedule of concerts and events entertains and enlightens more than 100,000 people each year, showcasing the talents of big-name acts, master musicians, and emerging artists from more than 50 countries.

Position Overview

Building on a rich tradition of artistic creativity and community engagement, the Old Town School seeks a passionate and experienced leader to guide the institution into its next chapter of service and impact. The next ED/CEO will be a visionary leader with tremendous integrity and a deep commitment to fostering inclusivity, innovation, and excellence in all aspects of teaching, programming, and operations.

The ED/CEO directly manages a senior team of leaders and will have oversight of 340 employees, 235 of whom are full-time and part-time teachers. The ED/CEO will be responsible for the management and stewardship of an operating budget of approximately $14.5 million. In addition, the ED/CEO will be responsible for the oversight of three facilities owned and operated by OTS: one in Lincoln Park and two in Lincoln Square. The ED/CEO serves and stewards the community, its traditions, values, and vision, and reports directly to the Board of Directors of the OTS.

How to Apply

The search committee for the ED/CEO will begin accepting nominations and reviewing applications immediately. Requested application materials include a letter of interest and resume. Although applications will be welcomed until a new ED/CEO is selected, for best consideration, all candidates should submit materials as soon as possible.

The full position profile is available here: https://diversifiedsearchgroup.com/search/20830-ots-folk-music-ed-and-ceo.

To make recommendations, express interest, or submit materials for this role, please send materials to OldTownSchoolCEO@divsearch.com. All nominations, inquiries, and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

For more information about the Old Town School of Folk Music, please visit https://www.oldtownschool.org/.

OTS is being assisted in this search by Diversified Search Group. For additional information, please contact:

Steve Edwards, Managing Director
Katie Rouse, Managing Director
Amanda Bennett, Sr. Associate & Director of Research
OldTownSchoolCEO@divsearch.com

Old Town School is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. Old Town School strives to be an inclusive and equitable organization that is reflective of the diversity of the city of Chicago. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. This is critical to our success as a community-focused organization.

Port Chester, NY

CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester and Putnam

The Organization – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester and Putnam

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the oldest and largest youth mentoring program in the United States. BBBS started over a century ago to match caring adult volunteers with children in one-to-one mentoring relationships.

Today, there are 238 Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies in over 5,000 communities across the United States. More than 275,000 mentors volunteer their time as Bigs, and BBBS made 135,000 new mentoring matches last year alone.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester and Putnam chapter was established in 1958 and currently serves hundreds of children throughout New York’s Westchester and Putnam counties through community-based and school-based mentoring programs.

Position Overview

The demand for BBBS services has never been greater. This organization is an essential asset in Westchester and Putnam Counties, strengthening the networks of services available to vulnerable families.  BBBS’s vision is to be creative and inventive in its programs in the new post-COVID world.  In order to sustain its impact, the tried-and-true model of individual matches will remain at the core of programmatic options, but BBBS of Westchester and Putnam will look to the new CEO to build programs to meet the current and future needs of youth facing adversity in the communities it serves.

The new CEO will have the opportunity to work closely with an engaged Board of Directors. The 19-member Board of Directors represents the counties it serves as well as corporations and employers in the New York City metro and suburban areas.  For 65 years, the BBBS model operated under the auspices of Family Services of Westchester. Since incorporating as an independent, standalone chapter in January 2022, the Board recognizes the importance of expanding and professionalizing its governance structure, increasing its level of fundraising, brand recognition, and successfully supporting the CEO and staff as the organization builds a solid foundation for years to come.

The most qualified candidates will demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative external relationships with current funders, potential donors, and allies in business, government, and community-based organizations. An ability and desire to raise private contributions is necessary and a daily priority of a successful CEO.

The candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in management or a related human services field and senior executive experience in an organization of a comparable budget, staff, and program size and complexity. A master’s degree is preferred. Demonstration of continuing professional education, accreditation in a professional field and/or nonprofit board leadership would be highly desirable.

The compensation range for this position annually is between $150,000-$180,000.

A generous benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Options; 403-b retirement savings plan with an annual match of 3-6%; Twenty (20) days of Vacation time; Twelve (12) Paid Holidays and Sick time.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a current resume and a cover letter to Kittleman & Associates, LLC at https://apptrkr.com/5196384 (click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page).  For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester and Putnam, please visit https://www.bigswestchester.org/.

Remote

Director of Resource Mobilization, Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project (BLMP)

The Organization – Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project (BLMP)

The Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project (BLMP) envisions a world where no one is forced to give up their homeland and where all Black LGBTQIA+ people are free and liberated. We build and center the power of Black LGBTQIA+ migrants to ensure the liberation of all Black people through Organizing & Base-building, Strategic Communications, and Viability & Sustainability. We are led by a directly impacted steering committee, staff and consultants, and operate organizing networks in New York City, DMV (DC, Maryland and Virginia region), Minneapolis, California, and the South. We build power, community, and knowledge in the U.S., while challenging the role that the U.S. plays globally in creating the conditions that force us to leave our homes.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Co-Director of Culture and Sustainability, the Director of Resource Mobilization will prepare and present regular reports on progress towards fundraising goals, plan and execute special events, manage grant writing and identification of new grant opportunities, generate donor communications, newsletters, and annual reports. The Director of Resource Mobilization will lead the development and execution of the overall development strategy. As part of a 3-part development team, the Director of Resource Mobilization will work to ensure that we are consistently working toward our fundraising goals in innovative ways that are in alignment with our principles and values.

The Role

For this role, BLMP seeks a candidate with a community centered approach and a fundamental understanding of the strategies, values and goals of community organizing. The Director of Resource Mobilization will speak boldly on behalf of the organization and apply an organizing lens to mobilize support through philanthropic partnerships and financial resources, while also interrogating power dynamics also at play.

What You Will Do

Fundraising Strategy: In partnership with BLMP’s Co-Director Team, develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet annual revenue targets and ensure the sustainability and growth of BLMP.

Donor Cultivation: Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with individual donors, major donors, corporate partners, foundations, and government agencies.

Grant Writing and Management: Research and identify grant opportunities, write compelling grant proposals, and manage the grant application process from start to finish.

Events Management: Organize and oversee fundraising events, donor appreciation events, and other gatherings to engage the community and generate financial support.

Donor Communications: Develop persuasive fundraising materials, appeal letters, and communication campaigns to effectively convey BLMP’s mission and impact.

Donor Database Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records, track donor interactions, and generate reports to monitor fundraising progress.

Collaboration: Manage Development staff, including development associate, and occasional contractors. Collaborate with the team to align fundraising efforts with the organization’s strategic goals and organizing initiatives. Work closely with the Finance and Operations Team to ensure organizational budget reflects overall fundraising goals and revenue management.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Proven experience in nonprofit fundraising, administration, or donor relations.
  • Familiarity with community organizing and a passion for Black liberation, Black migrant justice and abolition of the carceral state.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling fundraising materials.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in donor management software, database systems, and Google Suite.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as well as lead a team of development professionals and volunteers.
  • Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends for events or donor meetings.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Passionate about Black liberation, Black migrant justice and abolition of the carceral state.
  • Committed to centering and building the leadership of Black migrants and 1st generation Black people who identify as TGNCI, women, femmes, and/or who are living with disabilities.
  • Bilingual.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary is $114,500. Benefits include comprehensive health (medical, dental, vision, and FSA), matched retirement savings, three weeks’ vacation, sick and family leave, and sabbatical program.

To apply, provide a cover letter, resume, and list of three references (applicants will be notified in advance of any outreach to your references). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. More information about BLMP can be found at http://blmp.org/.

San Francisco, CA

VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, Stuart Foundation

The Organization – Stuart Foundation

The Stuart Foundation seeks a strategic, effective, and knowledgeable multidisciplinary leader as Vice President, Finance and Administration – reporting to the President, sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, and directly supervising three team members – to oversee and enhance finance, operations, and board relations in alignment with the The Stuart Foundation seeks a strategic, effective, and knowledgeable multidisciplinary leader as Vice President, Finance and Administration – reporting to the President, sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, and directly supervising three team members – to oversee and enhance finance, operations, and board relations in alignment with the Foundation’s mission, values, goals, and strategies.

ABOUT THE STUART FOUNDATION

The Stuart Foundation is a family foundation dedicated to transforming life outcomes for young people through public education. For nearly four decades, the Foundation has cultivated the conditions for adolescents to thrive in California and Washington state. Established as an independent family foundation in 1985, the Foundation has been committed to transforming systems to realize sustained change from its beginning.

Young people thrive when they can bring their full selves into the world and are engaged and supported as learners and change makers. Three interconnected commitments guide our work: supporting adolescent thriving, advancing equity, and reaffirming the purpose of public education.

We believe that well-resourced and inclusive public education systems underpin vibrant communities, inclusive economies, and a functioning democracy. Public schools should be joyful places where young people are seen, safe, and supported as learners and leaders across all types of difference, including race, class, gender, sexual orientation, immigration status, language, and ability. The conditions of young people’s lives – immigration status, zip code, income, or system involvement – should not determine their trajectory or define how they experience school.

To achieve this vision, we must transform our current system to equitably provide engaging and empowering learning opportunities and school environments that center belonging and respect. This kind of public education system is only realized with the shared leadership and authentic engagement of everyone in our education systems and communities, especially young people themselves.

The Stuart Foundation engages with people, programs, systems, and ideas. We leverage our financial resources and social capital to advance a vibrant and just public education system in California that supports all young people to thrive. In addition to grantmaking, we engage in knowledge sharing, narrative change, and relationship building. The Foundation has an asset base of approximately $554 million and annual charitable expenditures of approximately $27 million.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Vice President, Finance and Administration (VPFA) is responsible for aligning finance and administrative functions to program strategy and strengthening internal operations so that the Foundation has the internal infrastructure and culture in place to achieve its goals. The VPFA reports to the President and is equal parts strategist and operator, helping the programmatic vision come to life through sound internal systems and practices. Serving as a strategic thought partner to the President, the Board, and staff across the organization, the VPFA will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. The VPFA will provide leadership beyond the Foundation’s finances to include overall organizational operations, design, risk management, and effectiveness as well as board management, learning, and efficacy. The VPFA will proactively design internal operations that are aligned with and in support of the Foundation’s programmatic strategies, creating impact on the external work. This is an exciting opportunity to co-create a vision of success for running the organization that inspires the Board and staff and creates holistic, adaptive systems to support the organization’s mission and values.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy and Leadership

  • As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the VPFA helps shape organizational strategy and policy.
  • Develops and implements strategies to optimize the Foundation’s finances and operations in service of its mission and goal, including partnering closely with the Strategy, Partnership and Learning (SPL) team to ensure that financial and operational systems support programmatic goals.
  • Serves as a creative financial thought partner to the SPL team on funding models for grantee partners, contract design, and more in support of programmatic strategies.
  • Supports the President with managing the Board of Directors, including developing short- and long-term meeting objectives; quarterly docket planning; developing meeting content with input from the President and all departments; supporting meeting minutes; managing items that require follow-up; and continually revising and updating the Board communication plan, according to Board and organizational needs.
  • Develops and maintains a Board Handbook and works with the President to ensure the board members are trained and up-to-date on their legal responsibilities.
  • Serves as the point person to the Board on financial, investment, and operational matters, presenting at Board meetings; serving on the Investment, Finance, and Audit Committees; responding to related Board inquiries; and identifying and supporting related learning and development needs.

Organizational Effectiveness and Team Building

  • In partnership with the President and Vice President, SPL, leads workforce planning and design, ensuring capacity is aligned with strategy and goals.
  • Fosters a workplace culture that allows a talented and diverse group of employees to feel valued and engaged which includes supporting the design and execution of staff meetings and events that cultivate positive culture and other organizational activities aimed at enhancing a culture of trust, collaboration, and belonging.
  • Oversees all-staff and Senior Leadership Team meetings, including agendas and facilitation.
  • In close partnership with the Director of Operations and Technology, designs and implements internal organizational policies and procedures across finance, accounting, human resources, and operations ensuring they are equitable, inclusive, and aligned with the values and mission of the Foundation.
  • Ensures there is communication and transparency across all departments on organizational decisions and processes.
  • Works in partnership with outside HR consultants to design and oversee values-aligned processes and approaches to performance management, professional development, and employee relations.
  • Supports the Director of Operations and Technology in development and execution of hiring, onboarding, and training practices to ensure they are thorough, welcoming, and inclusive.
  • Leads annual compensation and performance review processes with support from HR consultants, as needed.

Finance and Investment Management

  • Oversees the finance functions of the Foundation – inclusive of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and investments – with strategy, integrity, and accountability.
  • Directly supervises the Controller and a Senior Accountant who are responsible for day-to-day accounting and finance activities, including tax reporting and the annual financial audit process.
  • Reviews and approves all internal financial reporting materials and routinely communicates short- and long-term financial information to the President and the Board, providing insight and recommendations on financial decisions.
  • Oversees the budget development and monitoring process, in partnership with the President and the SPL team to ensure budgets and forecasts are aligned with the strategic programmatic goals.
  • Oversees the investment assets of the Foundation, in partnership with/overseeing the external investment advisor, and is responsible for Investment Committee meetings.
  • Ensures the investment portfolio supports the mission and trajectory of the Foundation, recognizing any potential investments that run counter to the Foundation’s programmatic strategies.
  • Manages cash flow and forecasting, in partnership with external investment advisors, ensuring there is sufficient liquidity to meet the operational needs of the Foundation.

Office Management

  • Directly supervises the Office Coordinator who is responsible for the day-to-day office management, facilities, and internal meeting support.
  • Manages the current San Francisco office lease serving as the landlord’s main contact.
  • Leads strategic deliberation, decision making, and implementation related to the future of the Foundation’s office space and work culture given the upcoming lease termination in October of 2026.

Legal-Risk Management

  • Works cross-functionally with the SPL, grants management and operations, and finance teams to ensure the Foundation operates within all legal requirements and to best practice standards.
  • Keeps abreast of laws and regulations relevant to private foundations to ensure regulatory compliance and timely filing of required reports.
  • Serves as a resource to senior leadership for problem solving related to legal compliance on all operational activities and works with outside counsel to resolve more complex issues or questions that arise.
  • Responsible for maintaining and updating organizational corporate documents and board adopted policies (Bylaws, Spending Authorization Policy, Conflicts of Interest Policy, etc).
  • Ensures the Foundation is adequately insured to safeguard the investment assets of the Foundation, staff, and board members.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal VPFA will bring many of the following experiences, characteristics, and abilities – among other related/transferable skills – to the Foundation:

  • Commitment to the mission and values with a passion for transforming life outcomes for young people; lived or professional experience related to the Foundation’s work is a plus.
  • Progressively responsible senior leadership experience in financial and administrative organizational leadership ideally inclusive of overseeing finance, operations, human resources, and/or legal/risk management functions.
  • Experience leading budgeting, financial forecasting, and reporting along with a record of success implementing strategic goals and priorities across an organization.
  • Demonstrated experience managing high-performing teams and supporting healthy organizational culture, smooth operations, and complex budgets with competence and ease.
  • A connector who builds strong, trust-based relationships with others and demonstrates a high degree of emotional intelligence, accountability, and discretion in handling sensitive personnel or other matters.
  • Experience and comfort building relationships with, presenting to, and helping to develop and support the efficacy and development of a Board of Directors.
  • Working knowledge of philanthropy, or nonprofit management, is strongly preferred, including knowledge of related best practices in the field.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with a thoughtful approach to culture development and supervision that creates a sense of welcoming and belonging for all staff.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively translating complex technical information in creative, easily digestible ways to a diverse set of audiences leveraging numbers and data to support strategic storytelling and recommendations leading to effective decision-making.
  • Experience operationalizing and implementing bold vision and ideas supported creatively leveraging systems, policies, and/or procedures to meet organizational goals.
  • Highly organized and methodical with great attention to detail and the ability to multitask and manage complex projects, both independently and collaboratively.
  • Extensive experience in Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel) with a familiarity with or comfort learning how to identify and/or better leverage key CRM, accounting, HR, and other systems such as Salesforce, ADP, Quickbooks, Paylocity, and/or Sage Intacct.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related business discipline with an MBA and/or CPA preferred or equivalent degree or experience.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The Stuart Foundation provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. The annual salary range for Vice President, Finance and Administration is $260,000 to $312,000 with an anticipated starting salary of $290,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits offered include health, dental, and vision plans with full coverage for domestic partners and dependents; a 403(b) retirement savings plan (15% of salary contribution with no match required); tuition/student loan reimbursement; generous vacation and sick time; and more.

ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

The Stuart Foundation is partnering with Walker and Associates Consulting – a BIPOC- and woman-owned equity-centered strategic management consulting and search firm – to facilitate this search. To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and list of three references (references will not be contacted without your advance notice) to stuart@walkeraac.com by Friday, May 10, 2024 at 5:00 pm PT. Use the subject line: VPFA Application. Please submit PDF or Microsoft Word files only, preferably with all materials in one combined file. Resume review begins immediately. Questions or Nominations? Contact Jeannine N. Walker at jwalker@walkeraac.com.

The Stuart Foundation team is composed of compassionate, committed individuals working to make meaningful impact. The Stuart Foundation as an employer is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We value differences among individuals across multiple dimensions and we work to build an organizational culture where each staff person feels they belong. The Stuart Foundation believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against nor favor any applicant because of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical ability, religion and socioeconomic status. Stuart Foundation welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and abilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in our application process, please let us know.

Kansas City, MO

CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER, Community Builders of Kansas City

The Organization – Community Builders of Kansas City

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Community Builders of Kansas City (CBKC) is Kansas City’s largest urban core developer.  Our vision is simple: we strengthen families and transform communities. A 501(c)(3) and not-for-profit community development corporation, we work within the neighborhoods we serve, to build meaningful relationships, and act as community convener, facilitator, and resource for services. Since 1991, CBKC has invested more than $300 million in urban redevelopment, and we are actively striving to make an even greater impact by serving more communities. We consistently earn the recognition and respect of our national community development peers and produce award-winning projects that change a community’s landscape by igniting and fueling equity, access, opportunity and advocacy.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chief Philanthropy Officer is a professional who is energetic, up-beat, and possesses a “can-do” attitude and is eager to join our entrepreneurial community development team. The Chief Philanthropy Officer will work under the supervision of the President/CEO, to develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan crafted to expand CBKC’s philanthropic, corporate and government funding sources, nationally. CBKC is looking to expand its network of funders outside of its homebase of Kansas City.

 PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Fundraising

  • Collaborate with the President/CEO to define, establish and implement a             sustainable  fundraising strategy designed to capture a diverse collection of revenue sources, including grants, contracts, sponsorships, earned revenue, etc.
  • ·Identify potential national, regional, and local prospects for new funding
  •  Collaborate with the President/CEO to develop and manage key funding relationships.
  •  Identify and prospect contracting opportunities with the City of Kansas City, Missouri, the States of Kansas and Missouri, and federal agencies.
  • Develop other resources necessary to support CBKC’s mission and strategic pillars.

Grant Writing and Reporting

  • Build professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders and successfully communicate verbally and in writing
  • Collaborate with the CBKC staff to envision, draft, and submit grant and contract proposals
  • Track, draft, and submit grant and contract reports
  • From idea to implementation, creatively cultivate corporate visions and inventively translate those visions into materials and presentations for donors and funders
  • Liaise with other staff to report CBKC’s accomplishments and activities

Development

  • Construct, articulate, and implement CBKC’s annual strategic plan
  • Monitor and report regularly on successes, challenges, and improvement strategies
  •  Perform other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Business operations skills and financial acumen needed to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Proven experience cultivating existing and new donor relationships, on a national platform
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral
  • Ability to work independently and in a highly collaborative, team environment
  • Ability to take initiative, problem-solve, and think strategically
  • Ability to set, manage, and meet multiple deadlines simultaneously, and pivot, to respond to changing demands
  • Comfortable interfacing with and presenting to potential and existing funders, executives, government agencies, and political officials, including in a public forum
  • Demonstrate willingness to deal with difficult subjects for the benefit of CBKC
  • Ability to travel throughout the region and the country

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor’s degree required plus advanced degree and 6-8 years relevant experience; Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) or Association of Fund Raising Professional (AFP) designation a plus

EXPERIENCE

  • Demonstrated experience in working with diverse groups of stakeholders, presenting information, and facilitating contentious discussions
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task, managing time and workload
  • Demonstrated knowledge of philanthropy, fundraising and grant writing

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $110,000 – $130,000, commensurate with experience, education, and track record of accomplishments. CBKC offers a competitive benefits package that includes insurance premium payments, employer retirement contributions, paid vacation and sick leave, teleworking, and an optional deferred salary retirement plan. This position is exempt from overtime wages. This job description is a summary of an employment-at-will relationship. Only some responsibilities are outlined. Because of the fluid nature of CBKC’s development work and this position, changes should be anticipated, and other duties will be assigned as necessary.

To Apply
Please email a resume (with ” Director of Development “in the subject line) along with a cover letter of interest and salary requirements to Delreese Mays at dmays@cb-kc.org. No phone calls, please. The position is open until filled. References may be required. CBKC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply.

Kansas City, MO

CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER, Community Builders of Kansas City

The Organization – Community Builders of Kansas City

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Community Builders of Kansas City (CBKC) is Kansas City’s largest urban core developer.  Our vision is simple: we strengthen families and transform communities. A 501(c)(3) and not-for-profit community development corporation, we work within the neighborhoods we serve, to build meaningful relationships, and act as community convener, facilitator, and resource for services. Since 1991, CBKC has invested more than $300 million in urban redevelopment, and we are actively striving to make an even greater impact by serving more communities. We consistently earn the recognition and respect of our national community development peers and produce award-winning projects that change a community’s landscape by igniting and fueling equity, access, opportunity and advocacy.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chief Philanthropy Officer is a professional who is energetic, up-beat, and possesses a “can-do” attitude and is eager to join our entrepreneurial community development team. The Chief Philanthropy Officer will work under the supervision of the President/CEO, to develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan crafted to expand CBKC’s philanthropic, corporate and government funding sources, nationally. CBKC is looking to expand its network of funders outside of its homebase of Kansas City.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Fundraising

  • Collaborate with the President/CEO to define, establish and implement a             sustainable  fundraising strategy designed to capture a diverse collection of revenue sources, including grants, contracts, sponsorships, earned revenue, etc.
  • ·Identify potential national, regional, and local prospects for new funding
  •  Collaborate with the President/CEO to develop and manage key funding relationships.
  •  Identify and prospect contracting opportunities with the City of Kansas City, Missouri, the States of Kansas and Missouri, and federal agencies.
  • Develop other resources necessary to support CBKC’s mission and strategic pillars.

Grant Writing and Reporting

  • Build professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders and successfully communicate verbally and in writing
  • Collaborate with the CBKC staff to envision, draft, and submit grant and contract proposals
  • Track, draft, and submit grant and contract reports
  • From idea to implementation, creatively cultivate corporate visions and inventively translate those visions into materials and presentations for donors and funders
  • Liaise with other staff to report CBKC’s accomplishments and activities

Development

  • Construct, articulate, and implement CBKC’s annual strategic plan
  • Monitor and report regularly on successes, challenges, and improvement strategies
  •  Perform other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Business operations skills and financial acumen needed to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Proven experience cultivating existing and new donor relationships, on a national platform
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral
  • Ability to work independently and in a highly collaborative, team environment
  • Ability to take initiative, problem-solve, and think strategically
  • Ability to set, manage, and meet multiple deadlines simultaneously, and pivot, to respond to changing demands
  • Comfortable interfacing with and presenting to potential and existing funders, executives, government agencies, and political officials, including in a public forum
  • Demonstrate willingness to deal with difficult subjects for the benefit of CBKC
  • Ability to travel throughout the region and the country

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor’s degree required plus advanced degree and 6-8 years relevant experience; Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) or Association of Fund Raising Professional (AFP) designation a plus

EXPERIENCE

  • Demonstrated experience in working with diverse groups of stakeholders, presenting information, and facilitating contentious discussions
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task, managing time and workload
  • Demonstrated knowledge of philanthropy, fundraising and grant writing

Send Resume to:

DelReese Mays
Sr HR Business Partner

COMMUNITY BUILDERS OF KANSAS CITY

4001 Dr., Martin Luther King.,Jr Blvd |Suite 301| Kansas City, MO 64130
dmays@cb-kc.org | www.cb-kc.org

Remote–CST or EST Hours

Senior Manager of Foundations & Development Communications, Reproductive Freedom for All

The Organization – Reproductive Freedom for All

About Reproductive Freedom for All (Formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America)

For more than 50 years, Reproductive Freedom for All and its chapters have fought to protect and expand reproductive freedom —including access to abortion and contraception — for everybody. We are powered by our more than 4 million members from every state and congressional district in the country, representing the 8 in 10 Americans who believe every person should have the freedom to make the best decision for themselves about if, when, and how to raise a family.

Reproductive Freedom for All centers diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our organization and our work. Continuously learning from our history, we hold ourselves accountable to achieve reproductive freedom with equitable access for everybody. As the oldest and largest national membership organization primarily focused on advocating for abortion access, we organize and mobilize, galvanizing millions of people to take action to defend reproductive freedom, and shining a spotlight of accountability on bad actors who work to impose their ideological agenda on others. We also work to elect champions for reproductive freedom and advance state and federal legislation to safeguard it. For more information on Reproductive Freedom for All, please visit our website.

About the role:

Reproductive Freedom for All is looking for a Senior Manager, Foundations & Development Communications, who will put their writing and fundraising talents to use alongside a team of passionate advocates fighting on the front lines for reproductive freedom.

Location: Remote—will need to work CST or EST hours and be able to travel within the U.S.

Reports to: Director of Foundations & Development Communications

This position is: Full-time, Non-Exempt, Union, Level: IV

Salary range: $62,000-$85,000

As part of our Development team, you will work directly with the Director of Foundations & Development Communications to manage and grow a portfolio of 30-45 foundation donors under $149,999; draft grant proposals and reports; lead the development and production of development collateral (e.g., annual report and donor newsletters); research, identify, and draft memos on potential foundation donors; and manage deadlines, donor records, acknowledgments, and other operational needs.

We need someone ready to hit the ground running—we’re looking for someone with at least 4-6 years of experience writing grant proposals and reports, and who is skilled at adapting their prose to a variety of audiences and styles. The ideal candidate has experience researching, cultivating, and engaging with foundation funders; possesses strong communication skills and works well across teams to achieve mutual goals; has strong attention to detail; and understands how to manage projects from start to finish.

In this role, you will:

  • Directly manage a portfolio of 30-45 foundation donors under $149,999, including research, cultivation, communications, proposal/report writing, and updates, with the goal of consistently securing new funders and growing the portfolio;
  • Staff donor calls and meetings, including drafting memos, prepping program staff, and working in collaboration with program staff to cultivate and steward donor relationships;
  • Lead the development collateral program (e.g., annual report and donor newsletters),  ensuring that Reproductive Freedom for All’s brand is used consistently and includes a racial justice and equality lens. This includes drafting copy, pulling art, liaising with staff and affiliates, communicating with outside design vendors, and leading the production schedule;
  • Work with the Director of Foundations & Development Communications to expand the donor collateral program and create additional materials for Foundations and Major Gifts to use year-round for donor cultivation and stewardship;
  • Assist the Director of Foundations & Development Communications with larger, complex grant proposals and reports outside of your portfolio, including: developing outlines and writing proposal content that is compelling and also reflects a commitment to diversity and inclusion; working with other departments and program staff to develop proposal material; developing project budgets; and copy editing materials for submission;
  • Manage the prospect pipeline process for Foundations, including  working with the team intern and researcher on the research process; vetting and identifying prospects to bring to the Director of Foundations; when appropriate, drafting proposed cultivation plans and executing those plans; and identifying and implementing areas for process improvement, with a continuous aim toward excellence;
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements throughout the Foundations team, including deadline tracking/calendar/schedule management, collateral development and production, file and document management, etc.;
  • Manage a grants monitoring system to track proposal and project metrics/objectives as well as budgets and expenses, to ensure consistent and accurate grant reporting that meets funder requirements; and,
  • Manage day-to-day grant operations, including proposal and report deadline tracking; foundation acknowledgments; contribution coding; donor memos; grant records maintenance for audit compliance; mail/email list pulls; donor record updates, and other tasks as required.

Qualifications (What You Bring):

  • Ability to synthesize complex information and turn it into a compelling story that motivates foundations—from smaller family foundations to major, established organizations—to support our work;
  • Ability to adapt writing style to different mediums and audiences; copy edit thoroughly and meticulously; and be open to feedback and direction;
  • Clear interest in and understanding of how to lead and grow a portfolio, with a willingness to delve deep into donor research—using tools such as Foundation Directory Online, 990s, or Chronicle of Philanthropy to mine through documents, identify potential funders, and pull together memos;
  • Project management skills and the ability to juggle deadlines, manage details to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, and be flexible in an environment where priorities can shift quickly;
  • Demonstrated commitment to the mission of Reproductive Freedom for All and enthusiasm for reproductive health and freedom advocacy;
  • At least 4-6 years of experience in grant writing, preferably in a social justice-related nonprofit, or similar work in the public or private sectors;
  • Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent work experience accepted;
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and Google programs, development research tools, and development CRMs is required;
  • Knowledge of diverse groups, desire to work with a multicultural workforce, and demonstrated sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences;
  • Commitment to ensuring anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion, which are at the heart of our work and our organization; and,
  • Willingness to travel (10-15%).

Reproductive Freedom for All does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or political affiliation. 

Candidates with backgrounds, identities, and experiences that are historically underrepresented in reproductive freedom non-profits are encouraged to apply.

Please apply via this link.

Remote

Development Research Manager, Reproductive Freedom for All

The Organization – Reproductive Freedom for All

About Reproductive Freedom for All (Formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America)

For more than 50 years, Reproductive Freedom for All and its chapters have fought to protect and expand reproductive freedom —including access to abortion and contraception — for everybody. We are powered by our more than 4 million members from every state and congressional district in the country, representing the 8 in 10 Americans who believe every person should have the freedom to make the best decision for themselves about if, when, and how to raise a family.

Reproductive Freedom for All centers diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our organization and our work. Continuously learning from our history, we hold ourselves accountable to achieve reproductive freedom with equitable access for everybody. As the oldest and largest national membership organization primarily focused on advocating for abortion access, we organize and mobilize, galvanizing millions of people to take action to defend reproductive freedom, and shining a spotlight of accountability on bad actors who work to impose their ideological agenda on others. We also work to elect champions for reproductive freedom and advance state and federal legislation to safeguard it. For more information on Reproductive Freedom for All, please visit our website.

About the role:

Reproductive Freedom for All is seeking a Development Research Manager to lead our donor prospect research program. This position will support frontline fundraisers with portfolio management and developing donor pipeline strategies both in the major gifts and institutional giving programs. The ideal candidate will have experience with prospect research, be thoughtful, detail-oriented, and proactive. They will uphold the organization’s values, be able to operate with confidentiality, and understand the principles of fundraising.

Location: Remote
Reports to: Senior Director of Major Gifts and Events
This Position Is: Non-Exempt, Full time, Union Level III
Salary Range: $55,000-$68,000

In this role, you will:

  • Oversee donor and prospect reporting systems, strategies, queries, and other deliverables for analysis to optimize donor acquisition, retention, and upgrade efforts;
  • In coordination with the Senior Director of Major Gifts and Events, ensure that the prospect research program is fully integrated in the department wide plan, emphasizing equity and inclusion  to recruit a more racially and generationally diverse individual donor base, including a plan to track progress;
  • Manage the development team’s prospecting systems, including team-wide protocols, information management, and consistent and efficient work management practices;
  • In coordination and collaboration with the Associate Director of Development Operations, support management of donor database by implementing best practices with regard to standardizing profiles, and tracking key donor information and updating donor profiles as necessary;
  • Write confidential research profiles on individual and/or institutional donors for meetings and tactical planning;
  • Track news alerts on Repro for All board members, foundations, major donors, and prospects;
  • Provide weekly updates to relevant Development team members and senior development leadership;
  • Assist with managing prospect pipelines; exploring and implementing enhanced use of the CRM;
  • Support our event program by creating “facebooks” for use by senior staff and Development team members to identify important donors and prospects at all events;
  • Assist the foundations program with growing and maximizing the foundation pipeline, including refining qualification criteria, landscape analysis, and appropriate tracking of prospective funders. Proactively identify new institutional prospects;
  • Meet regularly with frontline fundraisers to deliver qualified donor prospects and additional research findings;
  • Train interns and other staff members in using our prospect research tools and systems;
  • Other duties as assigned;
  • Some travel may be required.

Qualifications:

  • 3 years of prospect management, fundraising, or philanthropy operations experience;
  • Experience in conducting donor research, including recognizing and assessing wealth indicators and giving capacity;
  • A demonstrated understanding of the fundraising process and donor cycles, and knowledge of current trends in fundraising and donor prospecting;
  • Knowledge of wealth capacity, affinity, and inclination scores;
  • Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical and research skills;
  • Ability to maintain confidential information;
  • Exceptional organizational skills and ability to work across multiple teams;
  • Knowledge of diverse groups, desire to work with a multicultural workforce and demonstrated sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences;
  • Commitment to ensuring anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our work and our organization;
  • Clear understanding of, and commitment to, Reproductive Freedom for All’s mission and goals.

Nice-to-haves (or excited-to-learns):    

  • Working knowledge of donor databases and wealth screening tools, including EveryAction, Foundation Directory Online, and iWave;
  • Understanding of the political fundraising landscape nationally and familiarity with using the FEC and state campaign finance websites to track political giving.

Note: these are not required. It’s possible that you’re a great fit for the role and do not have any of these things – but you might be excited to learn them

Reproductive Freedom for All does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or political affiliation. 

Candidates with backgrounds, identities, and experiences that are historically underrepresented in reproductive freedom non-profits are encouraged to apply.

Please apply via this link.

New York, NY

Senior Vice President, Programs, Point Source Youth

The Organization – Point Source Youth

About Point Source Youth

Founded in 2015, Point Source Youth is a nonprofit organization working nationally to prevent and end homelessness. They help advocate for, implement, and evaluate proven, scalable, and replicable youth homelessness interventions to increase housing options for youth. The organization’s liberation-focused model trusts young people as experts in their lives and well-being.

Point Source Youth believes society is morally obligated to amass ample resources to end youth homelessness collectively. To that end, they work alongside communities and partners to uplift the power of young people, especially historically marginalized youth, including BIPOC and Queer youth.

They partner with service providers, funders, policymakers, government officials, and youth advocates nationwide to advance meaningful and affirming solutions to end youth homelessness. Their youth-centered solutions empower young people to make vital decisions that positively impact their lives. Programs and services include:

• Direct Cash Transfers: Point Source Youth provides direct cash transfers with youth-determined support to homeless youth so that they can afford necessities such as food, housing, and transportation. Point Source Youth also supports Direct Cash Transfers as Prevention, which provides youth with cash and support to prevent them from experiencing homelessness in the first place.

• Housing: The organization supports housing for homeless youth, including rapid re-housing and youth-determined host homes.

• Advocacy: Point Source Youth advocates for policies and programs that support homeless youth at the local, state, and federal levels.

• Youth Leadership: Point Source Youth works to ensure that young people with lived experience create and lead programs that end youth homelessness locally and nationally.

Point Source Youth also supports research and evaluation, partnering with leading researchers nationwide to evaluate the interventions it supports. Rooted in their belief in the power of local change, their team of regional training and technical assistance experts empower communities on the ground, working to end youth homelessness. In further support of their collective and regional approach to ending the national youth homelessness crisis, Point Source Youth convenes a National Symposium and an Innovation Summit, reaching over 1,450 registrants.

The Mission

Point Source Youth envisions a world where all young people can enjoy the right to safety, stability, and joy. They believe that youth should be trusted to direct their own lives and that leadership by and advancement of the young people most impacted by the homelessness crisis is paramount.

Organizational Highlights

Founded in: 2015

Budget: $8.4 million

Board of Directors: 11

Staff: 30

Headquarters: New York, NY

Position Overview

The Position

Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as a central figure on the executive team, the new Senior Vice President, Programs will manage and lead the impactful strategy and implementation of Point Source Youth’s core interventions, which include Direct Cash Transfers, Direct Cash Transfers as Prevention, Host Homes, Rapid Re-housing, and Youth Leadership. With a focus on scaling programs, improving systems, and building culture, the new SVP will take responsibility for a portfolio of programs that locate power in the hands of youth at risk of experiencing homelessness. The position will lead the continued growth of the organization’s programs to achieve its ambitious mission; effectively scaling the organization’s program expansion to make youth homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring for 4.2 million young people in 50 states. The key responsibilities of this position include:

Executive Leadership

• Lead in creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization built on a foundation of transparency and collaboration.

• Take responsibility for managing a large, skilled, and ambitious team of leaders experienced in ending youth homelessness.

• Assess gaps in systems, procedures, and policies and foster a sustainable infrastructure that drives success.

• Actively collaborate with PSY’s development team to review programs and determine the alignment of funding and partnerships to support the expansion of Direct Cash Transfers, Direct Cash Transfers as Prevention, Host Homes, Rapid Re-housing, and Youth Leadership as well as our growing youth homelessness prevention work.

• Launch and manage opportunities for staff to learn and develop, including professional and leadership development trainings and workshops.

• Model behavior and share practices that support organizational collaboration and enhance accountability.

• Contribute executive-level strategies that support program staff members’ roles in community engagement.

• Ensure that the Programs Team supports and meets the organization’s revenue goals.

• Work to communicate the impact of the programs to funders and to secure additional funding for the organization’s program work.

Strategy & Vision

• Serve as the lead thought partner with the Executive Director on strategies that scale PSY’s programs and create sustainability.

• Effectively scale the organization’s program expansion to achieve its mission of making youth homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring for 4.2 million young people in 50 states.

• Develop complex and effective strategies to meet program goals established by the Executive Director.

• Work collaboratively across PSY’s senior leadership team to ensure programs are aligned with the organization’s budget, funding requirements, and operational goals.

• Collaborate with the senior leadership team to strengthen existing relationships with foundations, donors, and government agencies and source new funding opportunities.

• Lead national and local collaborations with allied stakeholders across social justice, housing, and homelessness movements.

• Collaborate with PSY’s leadership team to create and promote communications based on program success that amplify and expand impact.

• Strategize and support the continued growth of the organization’s conferences and convenings, handbooks and webinars, and training and technical assistance materials.

• Grow and strategize the continued expansive role of young people and youth leadership in the organization’s work, interventions, partnerships, and collaborations.

• Represent the organization on appropriate regional and national committees, attending governing board meetings, workshops, and conferences relevant to the LGBTQ+ community, including the CoC Advisory Board and Homeless Youth Task Force, MHSA Steering Committee, Equity Committees, HIV/AIDS Prevention Council, and others.

Evaluation & Operations

• Collaborate with the senior leadership team to create and manage an annual program budget.

• Establish a performance management system for PSY’s programs to ensure data analysis, and report on programmatic and budgetary progress.

• Establish benchmarks and metrics that improve performance standards for staff aligned with program budgets.

• Develop a process to better evaluate and review staff performance.

• Coach and support program staff to meet goals, outcomes, and impact more effectively.

• Partner with the executive team to develop a narrative on program success and impact.

• Develop and maintain department-specific policies, procedures, and training protocols to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, organizational priorities, and funding guidelines.

• Lead the organization’s research strategy with research partners to create an effective evidence base of program success.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned program management leader interested in progressing and scaling a radically transformative approach to ending youth homelessness.

Position Overview

Senior Vice President, Programs

Reports to: Executive Director

Leads: A team of 18

Oversees: VP, Communications Operations; VP, Technical Assistance; VP, Direct Cash Transfers

Manages: $3M budget

Lives: Anywhere in the United States

Professional Requirements

The new SVP, Programs will manage a large team of leaders who design, manage, and advocate for PSY’s programs. The SVP will be a savvy and strategic leader with outstanding interpersonal, critical decision-making, analytical, and project management skills. Success in this role depends on the new SVP’s ability to model and coach accountability. The leader will be skilled and committed to the continued growth of the organization’s programs to achieve its ambitious mission. The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Extensive proven experience managing, growing, leading, and supporting large and impactful teams at the national level.

• Proven commitment in leading programs that place power and resources in the hands of young people.

• Demonstrated ability to apply an intersectional and anti-racist lens to all work that lifts up and centers Black, Indigenous, People of Color, non-binary, trans youth, and LGBTQ+ youth.

• Extensive housing experience.

• Experience in the youth homelessness and allied justice movement spaces, with relevant lived experience prioritized.

• Deep understanding of direct cash transfers as housing and prevention and the skills to lead DCT programs as a solution to end youth homelessness.

• Exceptional leadership skills, including a background in managing, developing, and coaching large remote teams.

• Superb communication skills, including the ability to understand government contracts and program deliverables.

• Background developing, managing, tracking, and forecasting program budgets.

• Knowledge of HUD, CoC, RHY Act, and healthcare funding models and contract reporting requirements.

• Previous experience leading and implementing performance management systems.

• An extensive background in managing, analyzing, and communicating data.

• Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, follow-up, and time management skills.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with PSY’s Youth Advisory Council to ensure that authentic youth engagement is at the forefront of the organization’s work.

• Broad and deep networks with leaders in homeless services nationally, regionally, and locally.

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at the national, state and city level.

• Skill and proven ability to grow revenue for a rapidly expanding team.

Essential Qualities

The SVP, Programs will be an intelligent, personable, and process-oriented leader with exceptional project management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. They will have an unwavering passion for Point Source Youth’s mission of putting power and resources in the hands of young people.

Personal Characteristics

The ideal candidate will be a creative, flexible, and collaborative leader who is energized working in a rapid growth, fast-paced environment. They will thrive in PSY’s mission-oriented culture and have the vision and skills to increase the organization’s program impact. The new SVP will approach management as a mentor and coach and lead by example to create a culture of transparency and accountability. The successful candidate will bring the following qualities:

• Passion for Point Source Youth’s mission of putting power and resources in the hands of young people.

• Deep understanding of and commitment to social justice frameworks, including anti-racism, economic justice, and gender and LGBTQ equity.

• Ability to develop meaningful connections to diverse populations, including unhoused youth, intergenerational staff, coalition leaders, and donors.

• Belief in PSY’s unique approach to ending youth homelessness.

• Ability to devise and execute strategies, including for a vision and goals that may not be your own.

• An energetic and relational leader able to develop success with an intergenerational and skilled team.

• Strong ability to coach and train others toward successful outcomes in real time.

• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to apply this skill to PSY’s programs and operations.

• Flexibility to, on occasion, to work evenings, weekends, and irregular hours.

• Ability to travel and work effectively in various geographic, political, and cultural settings.

Compensation

The targeted annual salary range for this position is $170,000 – $195,000, commensurate with the selected candidate’s lived and professional experience and qualifications. Point Source Youth provides an excellent benefits package, including 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance and a fully funded Healthcare Spending Account equal to the annual deductible. Point Source Youth also provides a 401(k) with a 4% match and a $300 monthly allowance for a home office and self-care. In addition to a generous PTO policy and holiday schedule, the Point Source Youth offices are closed for two weeks in July and three weeks in December.

Location

Point Source Youth is a fully remote organization. The SVP, Programs can work from anywhere in the United States.

Contact

Please submit a résumé and original cover letter that describes your interest in the organization’s mission and qualifications through the application portal on our website at https://apptrkr.com/5185137.

Bryan Epps, Search Consultant

McCormack + Kristel

1740 Broadway, 15th Floor

New York, NY 10019

Phone: 212.531.5003 | Fax: 212.203.9599

Email: search@mccormackkristel.com

Website: www.mccormackkristel.com

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This position will remain open until filled. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.

Individuals who are LGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, disabled, system-impacted, immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.

EOE Statement

McCormack + Kristel works only with equal-opportunity employers. Point Source Youth does not discriminate in any of its employment policies or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.

New York, NY

Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, Point Source Youth

The Organization – Point Source Youth

About Point Source Youth

Founded in 2015, Point Source Youth is a nonprofit organization working nationally to prevent and end homelessness. They help advocate for, implement, and evaluate proven, scalable, and replicable youth homelessness interventions to increase housing options for youth. The organization’s liberation-focused model trusts young people as experts in their lives and well-being.

Point Source Youth believes society is morally obligated to amass ample resources to end youth homelessness collectively. To that end, they work alongside communities and partners to uplift the power of young people, especially historically marginalized youth, including BIPOC and Queer youth.

They partner with service providers, funders, policymakers, government officials, and youth advocates nationwide to advance meaningful and affirming solutions to end youth homelessness. Their youth-centered solutions empower young people to make vital decisions that positively impact their lives. Programs and services include:

• Direct Cash Transfers: Point Source Youth provides direct cash transfers with youth-determined support to homeless youth so that they can afford necessities such as food, housing, and transportation. Point Source Youth also supports Direct Cash Transfers as Prevention, which provides youth with cash and support to prevent them from experiencing homelessness in the first place.

• Housing: The organization supports housing for homeless youth, including rapid re-housing and youth-determined host homes.

• Advocacy: Point Source Youth advocates for policies and programs that support homeless youth at the local, state, and federal levels.

• Youth Leadership: Point Source Youth works to ensure that young people with lived experience create and lead programs that end youth homelessness locally and nationally.

Point Source Youth also supports research and evaluation, partnering with leading researchers nationwide to evaluate the interventions it supports. Rooted in their belief in the power of local change, their team of regional training and technical assistance experts empower communities on the ground, working to end youth homelessness. In further support of their collective and regional approach to ending the national youth homelessness crisis, Point Source Youth convenes a National Symposium and an Innovation Summit, reaching over 1,450 registrants.

The Mission

Point Source Youth envisions a world where all young people can enjoy the right to safety, stability, and joy. They believe that youth should be trusted to direct their own lives and that leadership by and advancement of the young people most impacted by the homelessness crisis is paramount.

Organizational Highlights

Founded in: 2015

Budget: $8.4 million

Board of Directors: 11

Staff: 30

Headquarters: New York, NY

The Position

Reporting to the Executive Director, the SVP, Government Affairs will design and lead an ambitious effort to develop public policy that ends youth homelessness. The main objective of the leader who takes on this new role will be to codify direct cash transfers with youth-determined supports as a scalable approach to ending youth homelessness on the federal and state levels. As the organization’s leading public affairs professional, the SVP will be responsible for cultivating authentic and meaningful relationships with key funders, legislators, staffers, and government agencies at the city, state, and federal levels. The SVP will also advance a grassroots movement that galvanizes the ecosystem of advocates who support direct cash transfers as well as host homes, and upstream prevention initiatives. The position will also help to fund the expansion of the Policy and Government Affairs Department. Essential responsibilities include:

Public Affairs

• Establish and implement legislative strategies and field operations to advance PSY’s mission to end youth homelessness.

• Develop both narrative and storytelling tactics and strategies to galvanize support for PSY’s interventions.

• Collaborate with public officials and agencies concerned with youth homelessness to prioritize and support PSY’s policy agenda.

• Identify and secure new funding streams to support the expansion of direct cash transfers, host homes, and upstream prevention initiatives.

• Create and expand national and local funding mandates for direct cash transfer programs for youth experiencing homelessness.

• Develop federal, state, and local relationships that translate into budget appropriations, earmarks, and commitments for direct cash transfers to unhoused youth.

Policy Development

• Establish short- and long-term strategies that ensure wins on federal legislation that supports direct cash transfers, such as the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, and HUD appropriations, that provide more resources for unhoused youth.

• Understand the national landscape and develop strategies to get bills passed, particularly in cities and states that have made advancements in direct cash transfers, basic income, and related policies.

• In partnership with the VP, Strategic Partnerships, collaborate closely and expand work with HUD Youth Homeless Demonstration Sites and relationships with their Technical Assistance Providers.

• Work to obtain additional funding streams from Medicaid and other federal sources that can better pay for and support innovations in funding interventions such as direct cash transfers.

• Create a roadmap that includes outlining policy pillars to support communication of PSY’s policy agenda.

• In collaboration with the VP, Strategic Partnerships, expand the HUD-funded Continuum of Care (CoC) rapid re-housing program to further meet the needs of youth experiencing homelessness.

• Conceive and drive the successful launch of the organization’s policy and government affairs shop, including the development of budgets and staffing plans.

• Rapidly expand Direct Cash Transfer funding in communities that have existing or are open to establishing DCT programs. States and cities of focus include California, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Washington, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, New York City, Portland, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

• Lead and create policies that also support Point Source Youth’s Technical Assistance (TA) and partner revenue goals.

Engagement and Organizing

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to promote PSY’s policy goals to organizational partners, stakeholders, funders, and the public.

• Design and implement all policy, advocacy, organizing, and campaigns to garner the resources needed to end youth homelessness and place power and resources in the hands of young people.

• Lead the organization’s external communications on policy including publishing op-eds and serving as a key spokesperson at legislative sessions, hearings, and in the media.

• Design and execute a digital engagement strategy that includes traditional, social, and online campaigns as well as more innovative applications for real-time, rapid-response communication.

• Be an ambassador for community-based solutions and power-building strategies to strengthen policies and funding for rapid re-housing, direct cash transfers, host homes, and family strengthening programs.

• Engage the PSY Youth Advisory Council (YAC) to develop policy goals and meet with key city, state, and federal stakeholders.

• Join and lead coalitions interested in expanding direct cash transfers as a solution to ending the youth homelessness crisis.

The Opportunity

This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate housing advocate and tenacious lobbyist to push legislation and unlock federal funding to increase the impact of a radically transformative organization working to end youth homelessness.

Position Overview

The Position: Senior Vice President, Government Affairs

Reports to: Executive Director

Staff and budget management: The SVP will help to create and fund the budget for the Government Affairs and Policy Department

Lives: Ideally, in the Washington, DC, Baltimore, MD metro region.

Professional Requirements

The new SVP, Government Affairs will be responsible for launching a dynamic public policy agenda and external engagement strategy that advances movement-building, legislative change, and revenue generation in alignment with PSY’s mission and programs. Success in this role depends on the new SVP’s ability to leverage relationships and data and build public sector consensus. The ideal candidate will have:

• At least seven years of professional experience on Capitol Hill as a staffer, lobbyist, association leader, or advocate. A registered lobbyist is a plus.

• Deep knowledge of the legislative process, including prior experience drafting bills and proven success in unlocking federal funds through earmarks and appropriations.

• Knowledge of HUD, CoC, and healthcare (HHS, Medicaid) funding models and experience shaping revenue-generating federal policies and securing contracts.

• Experience in housing, housing policy, youth homelessness, and allied justice movement spaces, with relevant lived experience prioritized.

• Deep understanding of direct cash transfers, guaranteed income, and/or universal basic income policy as solutions to both prevent and end youth homelessness.

• Broad and deep networks with leaders in progressive housing policy and homeless services nationally, regionally, and locally.

• Demonstrated ability to apply an intersectional and anti-racist lens to all work that lifts up and centers Black, Indigenous, People of Color, non-binary, trans youth, and LGBTQ+ youth.

• Proven experience building and mobilizing coalitions.

• Exceptional communication skills including experience writing and speaking publicly to persuade public opinion.

Essential Qualities

The Senior Vice President, Government Affairs will passionately believe that all people have the unconditional right to housing. And they will be unwavering in their trust of young people as experts to make choices and decisions that positively impact their lives.

Personal Characteristics

The SVP, Government Affairs will have exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders including elected officials and youth with lived experiences of homelessness. They will be a collaborative leader who is equally comfortable working independently and within and across teams. The ideal candidate will bring the following qualities:

• Passion for Point Source Youth’s mission of putting power and resources in the hands of young people.

• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, follow-up, and time management skills.

• Commitment to social justice frameworks, including race, gender, and economic justice.

• A firm but flexible leadership style that is adaptable to different personalities and comfortable providing direct feedback.

• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively with the Youth Advisory Council to ensure that authentic youth engagement is at the forefront of all of PSY’s work.

• Ability to travel and work evenings, weekends, and irregular hours.

• Social and emotional intelligence to work effectively in a variety of geographic, political, and cultural settings.

• Fundraising skills and passion for building a department from the ground up.

Compensation

The targeted annual salary for this position is $170,000 – $195,000 commensurate with the lived and professional experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. Point Source Youth provides an excellent benefits package including 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance and a fully funded Healthcare Spending Account equal to the annual deductible. Point Source Youth also provides a 401(k) with a 4% match, and a $300 monthly allowance for a home office and self-care. In addition to a generous PTO policy and holiday schedule, the Point Source Youth offices are closed for two weeks in July and three weeks in December.

Location

Ideally, the SVP, Government Affairs will live in the Washington, DC/Baltimore, MD metro region.

Contact

Please submit a résumé and original cover letter that describes your interest in the organization’s mission and qualifications through the application portal on our website at https://apptrkr.com/5185191.

Bryan Epps, Search Consultant

McCormack + Kristel

1740 Broadway, 15th Floor

New York, NY 10019

Phone: 212.531.5003 | Fax: 212.203.9599

Email: search@mccormackkristel.com

Website: www.mccormackkristel.com

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This position will remain open until filled. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.

Individuals who are LGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, disabled, system-impacted, immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.

EOE Statement

McCormack + Kristel works only with equal-opportunity employers. Point Source Youth does not discriminate in any of its employment policies or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.

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