Category: Job Posting

The Organization

West End Residences Job Description: Executive Director – Chief Executive Officer (ED-CEO) 

 Reports To: Board of Directors

Organization Description:

Founded in 1989, West End Residences HDFC, Inc.’s mission is to provide safe and supportive transitional and permanent housing together with comprehensive services that assist and empower homeless and formerly homeless youth, families, and older adults to live full and productive lives. Currently, the Intergenerational Residence provides temporary housing and support services to homeless young mothers and their children and permanent supportive housing to formerly homeless and low-income older adults in New York City. Two True Colors Residences provide permanent, supportive housing for formerly homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth in New York City, the first of their kind. West End Residences is a 501(c) 3 organization with 60 full-time staff and a budget of $3.7M. For more information, please visit our website at www.westendres.org.

Position Overview

Position Summary:  The ED-CEO is responsible for the organization’s achievement of its mission. S/he will lead the organization after the retirement of its ED-CEO and into the next phase of growth to ensure effective delivery of high quality supportive housing in the New York City area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1.     Leadership

●        Promote West End Residences’ vision and mission, and build support for programs and initiatives within the organization and broader community

●        Provide strategic leadership for the organization by working with the Board of Directors and the senior leadership team to establish strategies, plans and policies, and long-term goals, keeping in mind the goals of organizational effectiveness and sustainability

●        Lead, motivate and inspire West End Residences’ management and staff

●        Foster a client-centered, community-oriented, and accountable environment at West End Residences

2.     Management and Administration

●        Provide direction to the senior leadership team in implementing organizational strategy and monitor progress against this strategy and corresponding organizational goals

●        Align West End Residences’ resources with the organization’s vision and mission to maximize impact, maintain service quality, and promote the organization’s financial health

●        Build West End Residences’ capacity, infrastructure, processes, systems and staff capability to support the objectives of the organization in collaboration with the Board

3.     Real Estate Development and Program Management

●        Lead the senior leadership team in the development of supportive housing for West End Residences’ target populations, including staying abreast of related real estate management policies and opportunities

●        Ensure the quality of West End Residences’ programs and the organization’s ability to effectively respond to changing environments and clients’ needs

●        Ensure that programs are in alignment with West End Residences’ values, vision, and mission

4.     External Relations

●        Represent West End Residences with clients, funders, organizational partners, the community, industry, media, government, and other partners

●        Raise West End Residences’ visibility as a leader in our field of expertise, and promote the organization’s activities, programs and goals

●        Cultivate relationships and more formal partnerships with community organizations and other service providers who complement the service offerings of West End Residences

●        Respond to policy and political initiatives that impact West End Residences’ constituents and advocate to policymakers on their behalf

5.     Fundraising and Development

●        Oversee development and fundraising efforts with an eye towards planning and diversifying West End Residences’ funding streams

●        Manage relationships with Government, Private and Family Foundations, Individual Donors and Corporate Sponsorships

●        Oversee the compliance of all contract requirements

●        Create and implement annual fundraising plan with Board and development staff

●        Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors and key funders

●        Manage the organization’s brand and positioning strategies

6.     Board of Directors

●        Act as liaison to Board and facilitate staff support to the Board and its operations as needed

●        Engage the Board in fiscal, program, and policy oversight, strategic planning, fundraising and public relations

●        Lead Board development, including increasing Board size, diversity, and overall capacity

●        Keep the Board abreast of relevant legislation, policies and protocols, client issues and needs, and emerging trends

7.     Financial Management

●        Develop and maintain sound financial practices

●        Work with the senior team and Board to prepare West End Residences’ annual budget and ensure that the organization operates within budget guidelines

●        Monitor the financial health of the organization and its programs and develop plans to ensure that adequate funds are available for the organization to carry out its work

8.     Human Resources

●        Attract, retain and develop a high-quality, high performing staff

●        Ensure that West End Residences’ compensation, benefits, and career opportunities are comparable with peer organizations

●        Provide managers and supervisors with guidance, mentoring and training in effective management practices

●        Ensure that sound human resource practices and systems are in place, such as performance management processes, career planning  and succession planning for key roles throughout the organization

Experience and Background:

●        Direct experience in the social sector or in a related field preferred

●        Exceptional nonprofit governance expertise and deep knowledge of fiscal management, including fund accounting and budgeting

●        Minimum of 8 years of experience in a management or leadership role, including supervising staff and working with a board of directors

●        A successful track record in public and private fundraising

●        Familiarity, interest and commitment to supportive housing in New York City and related real estate development

●        Demonstrated capability in leading the development and implementation of strategic planning initiatives Experience with transition planning and managing change desired

●        Politically aware and savvy to respond to federal, state and city initiatives/issues that affect West End Residences and its constituents

●        Excellent public speaking, written and oral communication and interpersonal relational skills required

●        Cultural competency and experience working with diverse populations, including LGBTQIA and people of color communities

●        Master’s degree is strongly preferred, however demonstrated evidence of equivalent experience and training may be considered

How To Apply

The cover letter should be submitted together with a current resume, to werceo@crenyc.org. West End Residences is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive, and respects and values diversity of cultural, ethnic and experiential backgrounds. We strongly encourage candidates who are representative of the communities

Application Process:

West End Residences is working in partnership with Community Resource Exchange (CRE – www.crenyc.org) to fill this position. Please submit a substantive and thoughtful cover letter describing your interest in the position and the work of West End Residences, making the case for the relevance of your experience to the key responsibility areas.

The Organization

THE CLIENT

The Alliance for Safety and Justice (ASJ), a project of Tides Center, is a new national organization that works with state-based partners to replace wasteful prison spending with new safety solutions rooted in prevention, rehabilitation and community health. ASJ brings capacity and expertise in alliance building, issue education, and policy advocacy to its state-based campaigns to advance policy reforms that will significantly reduce incarceration rates and racial disparities in the criminal justice system. ASJ also operates a new national organizing network, Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, which elevates the voices and experiences of survivors in advancing justice reform. ASJ is committed to both reforming state justice systems to reduce incarceration and empowering the communities most harmed by crime and over-incarceration to increase community investments. ASJ was born out of the work of its sister organization of Californians for Safety and Justice (CSJ), also project of Tides Center, a five-year-old justice reform organization that is the largest state-based advocacy organization in the country. Californians for Safety and Justice operates as the flagship model for the programs and strategies ASJ aims to grow in other states. Additionally, Alliance for Safety and Justice Action Fund, a project of The Advocacy Fund, is the 501 (c)4 arm of both ASJ and CSJ.

ASJ and CSJ each have a three-person advisory board. Combined, ASJ and CSJ operate with 40 staff and an annual budget of over $20MM. ASJ co-founders also lead CSJ.

Position Overview

THE POSITION

ASJ is a dynamic, fast-paced organization and an accelerated/mature start-up campaign environment with ambitious plans to rapidly increase its national reach and impact in the coming years. The organization seeks a nimble and highly experienced operations management professional for a new leadership position: Chief Operating Officer. Reporting to the President with roughly five direct reports, and working closely on a daily basis with the Vice President, the Chief Operating Officer will ensure the effective operational, financial and administrative systems toward the growth and development of ASJ and CSJ. This is the position that will operationalize and develop effective systems to implement the programmatic and campaign vision set by the President and Vice President. The position represents a fantastic opportunity to play a key leadership role in an emerging organization that aims to transform’s the nation’s approach to safety and justice and have a lasting impact in the largest incarceration states in the nation.

Serving as the organization’s internal leader, the Chief Operating Officer’s primary responsibilities will include:

·         Oversight and enhancement of operations, budgeting and financial management, development, systems, internal communications, and staff training for ASJ and CSJ;

·         Building a strong day-to-day leadership presence and bridge state and national operations;

·         Developing and implementing an operational and financial growth plan for the organization that allows ASJ to scale-up to create advocacy operations in 15 states and a crime survivors’ network with national reach and a sustained CSJ;

·         Providing leadership and management to ensure proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems are in place to effectively grow the organization and to secure financial strength and operating efficiency;

·         Creating and leading management training for senior staff at ASJ/CSJ and starting to develop a unified management culture across the organizations;

·         Overseeing organization’s budget management, from reviewing budget reports to engaging in budget analysis and seeking efficiencies and effectiveness with expenditure decision-making;

·         Collaborating with the management team to develop and implement operations, systems and personnel plans to accommodate rapid growth objectives;

·         Attracting and recruiting a diverse and high-quality staff, while ensuring measures are in place to retain high performing teams;

·         Cultivating a cohesive work culture and fostering a success-oriented, accountable environment within the organization;

·         Overseeing the operational stewardship of fundraising dollars, while supporting the President and Vice President in development initiatives as needed;

·         Integrating/harmonizing operations between ASJ HQ, CSJ and other state-run programs.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of seasoned executive leadership. This will include demonstrated success providing the direction, analysis and structures to realize strategic goals. The ideal candidate will be a confident leader energized by ambitious goals and driven to exceed expectations. Other requirements include:

·         Experience growing an organization and building infrastructure to support growth, change, sustainability and scalability;

·         Leading and building and managing a high-performance staff and managing the team in achieving strategic goals;

·         Strong finance and operations management experience;

·         Proficiency in technology communications and operations applications such as Salesforce, Action Network among others;

·         Bachelor’s degree; an advanced degree preferred;

·         Experience in leadership positions working with diverse staff and in communities directly impacted by crime violence and over-incarceration preferred;

·         A passion for advancing social justice, racial justice and criminal justice reform.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Our client is seeking a strategic leader with operational expertise to increase efficiencies and enhance the functionality of a rapid growth organization with staff working in offices across multiple sites. A commitment to entrepreneurialism, innovation and excellence are essential for success. The ideal candidate will understand campaigning and the rapid pace environment of campaigns as well as being motivated by the organization’s vision to win safety priorities and advance policies that help communities most harmed by crime and violence.

OPPORTUNITY

 This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished executive to join a highly-respected organization that is poised for national impact. The successful candidate will be part of a distinguished team, serving an organization changing policies in the largest incarceration states and changing the lives of those impacted by violence. With operational oversight for a growing agency, the candidate will be integral in shaping the organization and defining its future.

The Organization

About You
Do you value purpose in your work and thrive in an inclusive environment that emphasizes learning and collaboration? Do you get excited to read and learn more about a topic, and generate, discuss and exchange ideas that can drive impact? Are you an entrepreneurial leader who thrives when given the opportunity to create and implement a vision?

About Community Wealth Partners
Community Wealth Partners helps nonprofits and foundations accelerate progress on their missions and solve social problems at the magnitude they exist. Our clients, who are our partners, are not satisfied with incremental change; they are driven by the belief that social problems, while complex and interconnected, can be solved. Our people share that belief and are motivated by the opportunity to tackle complex issues every day through strategy, implementation, and strategic capacity building engagements. As a subsidiary of a national nonprofit, Share Our Strength, we bring the successful practices of one of the nation’s leading anti-hunger, anti-poverty organizations to hundreds of change agents nationwide. With a goal of doubling our organization’s impact and revenue by 2022, we are in growth mode and seek a new senior team member to help us make this vision a reality.

Position Overview

Position Description
Community Wealth Partners is seeking a director who will oversee our content strategy, development, and distribution, aligning this body of work with the firm’s overall brand and strategy. Reporting to a member of our executive team, this director will engage with our team, our clients, and the sector to identify compelling topics and themes, design original research and learning experiences to advance them, and create and disseminate high-value content that meets the needs of our clients and target market. This team member also will supervise and guide our communications team as it develops new and current assets, such as our website, editorial calendar, blog, email newsletter, social media channels (i.e., Twitter and LinkedIn), published articles, and conference proposals and presentations. The director is responsible for overseeing these content and communications functions to help elevate Community Wealth Partners’ brand and provide helpful tools for its consulting team for relationship building, business development, and client delivery.

The successful candidate will have deep knowledge of the social sector, bring strong analytical rigor to uncover insights, be outstanding at generating original content ideas, and be able to connect with people to advance their thinking and generate excitement around their ideas. We are seeking a team member who is an exceptional writer and editor, thrives in a collaborative, results-based, continuous learning environment and approaches work with optimism, resourcefulness, creativity, respect for others, and a passion for solving social problems. This person will be joining a dynamic team that is committed to “being the change” to achieve social justice.

Key Responsibilities

Thought Leadership Strategy and Content (75%)

• Create an overarching vision for original content creation that is aligned with the firm’s overall brand strategy.
• Engage with our team, our clients, and the sector to identify emerging themes and compelling topics, and collect relevant data and insights from our client work and the field.
• Design projects—such as original research or learning experiences—to advance topics and themes that will provide value to key audiences.
• Conduct original research and facilitate learning experiences, and/or identify appropriate partners to lead these activities and actively manage the partnerships.
• Determine the most effective format for content creation, ranging from long-form thought leadership articles to shorter blogs, presentations, infographics, and interactive tools, and identify the appropriate distribution channels for the content.
• Write, pitch, and place content for distribution in major print and online media (e.g., Stanford Social Innovation Review, The Foundation Review) that reaches key audiences.
• Identify and support opportunities for consulting team members to showcase the firm’s work and serve as spokespersons in convenings, forums, conferences, and with written works.
• In collaboration with the firm’s leadership, secure funds to support original research and/or learning experiences, and actively manage these external relationships.
  

Communications Guidance (15%)

• Oversee the firm’s external communications function, including managing, developing, and providing thought partnership to the firm’s current communications team member.

Firm Leadership (10%)

• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, informing the strategic growth and direction of the firm.
• Grow the firm’s content and communications team, as needed, and as funding is secured.

Desired Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• 15+ years of work experience, with experience in or exposure to professional services firms or management consulting desired.
• Experience in content strategy and development, thought leadership, journalism, communications, or a related field.
• An understanding of the social sector and the issues faced by foundations and nonprofits.
• Experience serving as a thought partner to leaders at foundations and/or nonprofit organizations.
• Experience supervising team members and actively supporting their professional development.
• Experience conceiving of original research projects and learning experiences to advance ideas.
• Exceptional writing, editing, public speaking, storytelling, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated track record of securing funds for programs and projects and managing these relationships.
• Strong project and budget management skills; experience managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• History of collaborating with and engaging diverse groups of people.
• Experience writing and/or facilitating conversations about topics such as race, racism, and equity.
• Experience applying an equity lens to communications and thought leadership efforts.

Desired Qualities

• A big-picture thinker who enjoys strategically and creatively conceptualizing and executing against a vision.
• A thought partner who openly shares their opinions and helps advance the thinking of those around them.
• A learner with an insatiable intellectual curiosity and a drive to uncover needs and deeper insights.
• A storyteller, presenter, and facilitator who loves helping people identify and apply insights and learnings.
• A relationship builder with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build long-term relationships with diverse and multi-cultural groups of people.
• A manager with high quality standards and a strong commitment to integrity, authenticity, and accuracy.
• A team member who enjoys having fun with their colleagues and brings a sense of humor.

How To Apply

Additional Information

Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience.  The position involves approximately 15-25% travel.

Interested parties should submit a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples via the Community Wealth Partners careers page by January 29, 2018, at http://communitywealth.com/our-people/careers/. We are targeting a start date in Winter 2018.

Community Wealth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. More information about Community Wealth Partners is available at www.communitywealth.com

The Organization

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 60 countries, all 50 United States, and your neighborhood. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity; therefore, we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce.  Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.

Since its founding in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 119 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide. With the support of more than one million members, the Conservancy addresses the most pressing threats to our natural world.  Through important and strategic partnerships, we are expanding the impact of our work, finding creative ways to fund that bigger vision and build long-term relationships with communities, government agencies and commercial businesses to conserve natural resources at a new scale.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all genders, diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, Disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

Position Overview

Want to help save the planet? One quarter of The Nature Conservancy’s funding comes from supporters who have named our organization a beneficiary of their estate plans. Many long-time donors make a gift in their will or trust to their favorite charities to ensure that the work they believe in will continue beyond their lifetime. The Conservancy considers these donors an important part of our “family” and invests the funds from these gifts in critical work to conserve lands and waters around the world for future generations. Join our team in a new initiative to build a meaningful stewardship and cultivation program for our loyal donors and help raise even more of these gifts critical to our conservation mission. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is highly motivated, loves interacting with diverse constituencies and supporters, and is interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization.

The Loyal Donor Program is seeking an energetic and dedicated professional to serve as Loyal Donor Officer in Pennsylvania. This position works closely with fundraising staff to secure bequest notifications, steward our most loyal supporters, and uncover major and planned gift potential. Our ideal candidate will work well in a fast-paced environment, have experience working with donors, and has exceptional attention to detail. The Loyal Donor Officer will apply knowledge of our local, regional, and global conservation projects to their donor-centric approach to cultivation and solicitation of loyal donors. To be successful and happy in this position, candidates should have a strong interest in working with donors, an interest in learning about our organization’s conservation priorities and planned giving, and be available to travel when needed. We value collaborative approaches, diverse perspectives, and encourage innovative ideas and recommendations.

The ideal candidate will have a background and track record that includes:

Minimum Qualifications

·   Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience or an equivalent combination.

·   Experience building relationships with donors, volunteers, and staff.

·   Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors.

·   Experience working with cross-functional teams.

·  Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Multi-lingual; multi-cultural; cross cultural experience and background an asset.

·         Ability to determine an individual’s interests, capacity and potential for helping the Conservancy meet its goals, and act appropriately to tie those interests with the Conservancy’s work.

·         Demonstrated experience using listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate donors and volunteers.

·         Ability to implement and manage fundraising plans, including individualized cultivation, solicitation and recognition plans.

·         Major gift and direct fundraising experience.

·         Knowledge of current trends in charitable giving, specifically planned giving.

·         High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently.

The Organization

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 60 countries, all 50 United States, and your neighborhood. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity; therefore, we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce.  Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.

Want to help save the planet? One quarter of The Nature Conservancy’s funding comes from supporters who have named our organization a beneficiary of their estate plans. Many long-time donors make a gift in their will or trust to their favorite charities to ensure that the work they believe in will continue beyond their lifetime. The Conservancy considers these donors an important part of our “family” and invests the funds from these gifts in critical work to conserve lands and waters around the world for future generations. Join our team in a new initiative to build a meaningful stewardship and cultivation program for our loyal donors and help raise even more of these gifts critical to our conservation mission. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is highly motivated, loves interacting with diverse constituencies and supporters, and is interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization.

Position Overview

The Loyal Donor Program is seeking an energetic and dedicated professional to serve as Loyal Donor Officer in Michigan. This position works closely with fundraising staff to secure bequest notifications, steward our most loyal supporters, and uncover major and planned gift potential. Our ideal candidate will work well in a fast-paced environment, have experience working with donors, and has exceptional attention to detail. The Loyal Donor Officer will apply knowledge of our local, regional, and global conservation projects to their donor-centric approach to cultivation and solicitation of loyal donors. To be successful and happy in this position, candidates should have a strong interest in working with donors, an interest in learning about our organization’s conservation priorities and planned giving, and be available to travel when needed. We value collaborative approaches, diverse perspectives, and encourage innovative ideas and recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

·   Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience or an equivalent combination.

·   Experience building relationships with donors, volunteers, and staff.

·   Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors.

·   Experience working with cross-functional teams.

·  Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Multi-lingual; multi-cultural; cross cultural experience and background an asset.

·         Ability to determine an individual’s interests, capacity and potential for helping the Conservancy meet its goals, and act appropriately to tie those interests with the Conservancy’s work.

·         Demonstrated experience using listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate donors and volunteers.

·         Ability to implement and manage fundraising plans, including individualized cultivation, solicitation and recognition plans.

·         Major gift and direct fundraising experience.

·         Knowledge of current trends in charitable giving, specifically planned giving.

High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently.

How To Apply

This position will be based in the Lansing, MI office. We offer a competitive salary with great benefits.  Positions start between $69,000 and $73,000. For a complete position description and to apply, visit www.nature.org/careers and search for job ID #46108.

Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM EST Tuesday, February 13, 2018.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all genders, diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, Disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The Organization

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 60 countries, all 50 United States, and your neighborhood. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity; therefore, we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce.  Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.

Want to help save the planet? One quarter of The Nature Conservancy’s funding comes from supporters who have named our organization a beneficiary of their estate plans. Join our team in a new initiative to build a meaningful stewardship program for our loyal donors and help raise even more of these gifts critical to our conservation mission. This opportunity is ideal for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization.

Position Overview

The Loyal Donor Program is seeking an energetic and dedicated professional to serve as Associate Director. This position works with program and department leadership to direct and supervise a fundraising team, and will be accountable for the team’s fundraising and activity goals. Our ideal candidate will work well in a fast-paced environment, have successful experience supervising a geographically dispersed team of at least five fundraisers, and will bring substantial emotional intelligence to the position. The Associate Director will build strong relationships with staff throughout the organization, provide coaching to fundraising staff on donor interactions, and be an active participant in program goal setting, staff training, and strategy development. To be successful and happy in this position, the candidate should have confidence in decision making and conflict resolution, be flexible, work well with a variety of personalities, and available to travel when needed. We value collaborative approaches, diverse perspectives, and encourage innovative ideas and recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

·   Bachelor’s degree and 6 years related experience or equivalent combination.

·   Supervisory experience that includes managing with a commitment to respecting team dynamics, a strong ability to understand and credit diverse perspectives, and synthesizing multiple perspectives to achieve the best outcome.

·   Experience leading and implementing multiple projects.

·   Self-reliant with databases and other development technology

Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of gift planning.

Preferred Qualifications

·   Inclusive leadership skills.

·   Experience and interest in developing philanthropy professionals and creating a cohesive team, including ability to motivate, lead, set objectives, and foster and environment of creativity and professional growth.

·   Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience and multi-lingual skills appreciated.

·   Successful experience managing and implementing strategic program goals.

·   Experience supervising 3 or more staff.

·   Superior planning and problem-solving skills.

·   Ability to work in partnership with others in a collaborative or advisory role.

How To Apply

If you have a personal passion for conserving and protecting the natural world and believe in the mission, principles, and values of The Nature Conservancy’s approach to conservation, then please visit http://www.nature.org/careers to learn more. Submit your cover letter and resume for position number 46142 by 11:59 pm ET on February 16, 2018. Please note that the position location is negotiable, with preference for location in a TNC office.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

The Organization

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 60 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity therefore we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.

With the support of more than one million members, the Conservancy addresses the most pressing threats to people and nature, working in wild places and in human settled areas including cities.  Since its founding in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 119 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide. Through important and strategic partnerships, we are expanding the impact of our work, finding creative ways to pursue our vision of a world where people and nature thrive together, and building long-term relationships with communities and community organizations, government agencies, and commercial businesses. We create partnerships to apply nature based solutions to both climate change and the meeting of human needs while conserving natural resources at a new scale.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of diverse people of all genders, backgrounds, beliefs and culture.  Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or other status protected by law.

Position Overview

Become a force for nature and a healthy planet by joining the Rhode Island team! Since 1989, the Rhode Island Chapter has completed more than 460 conservation projects, protecting over 33,000 acres.  We partner with local land trusts, federal and state agencies and many individuals to protect our state’s natural areas, restoring the health of our rivers, streams and coastal waters, and inspiring a new generation of environmental leaders. This new position is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable, individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization. Works closely with the Director of Philanthropy to play a critical role in managing a team of seasoned, collaborative and results-oriented professionals to raise financial support for our conservation priorities.

We are seeking an energetic and dedicated professional with proven success in relational philanthropy and the capacity to embrace and effectively communicate the Conservancy’s mission. Our ideal candidate will have experience, sincere interest and pleasure in developing and managing fundraising talent in professional staff and volunteers and will lead by example as an active fundraiser with personal responsibility for managing donor relationships. They will motivate, coach, and encourage growth and strategic creativity.

The ideal candidate will have a background and track record that includes:

Minimum Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree and 6 years related experience or equivalent combination.

·         Supervisory experience including setting objectives and managing performance, including conflict resolution.

·         Experience leading and implementing multiple projects.

·         Experience negotiating complex agreements.

·         Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Experience in asking for and closing gifts of $50,000 or more.

·         Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents.

·         Expert communication skills to discuss and convey the priorities of the Conservancy

·         Experience working with cross-functional teams, preferably in a large non-profit.

·         Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in philanthropy.

·         Multi-cultural and cross cultural and multilingual experience appreciated

The Organization

Wanted: Passionate and Visionary PROGRAM MANAGER Looking to Improve Lives Through Education!

Would you like to help put the American Dream…and the goal of a better life…within reach for more people?  If so, we want to hear from you.

We’re Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation, one of America’s largest and most respected education philanthropies. Since 2006 we’ve made grants totaling more than $260 million to help at-risk students get to and through college, and we’re just getting started!

Position Overview

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an ambitious Program Manager to join our dynamic grantmaking team. In this key role, you’ll be responsible for planning and managing a portfolio of grants targeting students with the most to gain from a college degree, but the least support in getting there.

The ideal candidate will be an energetic, knowledgeable and respected professional who shares our commitment to improving lives through education.

Great Lakes is seeking a candidate with:

• A thorough understanding of education grantmaking, grant funded programs, and the needs of students of color, low-income students, and first-generation college students.
• A track record of collaboration in achieving defined goals.
• Knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in philanthropy, education, business, or a related field.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, coordination, and project management skills.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to perform analysis including recognizing patterns and drawing inferences.
• The ability to perform job functions with minimal direction/supervision.
• The ability to work under pressure to meet critical deadlines yet remain flexible in responding to changing requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills exemplified by initiative, courtesy, diplomacy, positive attitude, professionalism and appropriate business ethics.

We’re located in Madison, WI, but a successful candidate can work remotely from a home office anywhere in the U.S.

How To Apply

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The Organization

Chinook Fund supports grassroots organizations working on issues of social and economic justice; by pooling our collective resources, we seed groups making a positive, systemic impact to improve the quality of life for all Coloradans.

Chinook Fund is both a fundraising and grantmaking organization.  We award small grants to grassroots organizations that build power for social change. Funds for these grants are primarily raised through the organization’s innovative GIving Project, which unites a diverse group of people from all class backgrounds to strengthen their fundraising, grantmaking, and community building skills.

Since its founding in 1987, Chinook has awarded over $5 million in grants to more than 500 grassroots groups in Colorado. Now, the organization is poised for growth — financially and programmatically, with aims to support more social justice initiatives beyond Colorado’s Front Range. Accordingly, Chinook is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization.

Position Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

Chinook has a broad vision for the type of person that would excel in the Executive Director position and help the organization achieve its fundraising and grantmaking goals. Therefore, we pose the following questions to guide prospective job candidates in assessing whether or not you might be Chinook’s next Executive Director.

Are you a passionate advocate for social justice, amplifying community voices, and building intentionally diverse, multiracial, and cross-class community?

Are you well-networked in Colorado, including the Front Range and beyond, with grassroots groups, nonprofits, and donors?  Or are you well-networked across the U.S. with like-minded social justice groups and funders?

Are you a rockstar fundraiser that has secured new & increased gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporate partners for progressive social change?

Are you an astute problem solver who can identify obstacles and solutions in alignment with social justice values?

Have you been a grantmaker and supported or facilitated community-led social justice programs?

Are you adept at wearing many “hats” and able to simultaneously dive into details while also bringing big picture ideas to the table?

Do you have experience managing staff, working with board members and volunteers, and providing mentorship opportunities?

Have you helped an organization grow its programming or fundraising activities and meet ambitious goals?

Are you interested in being part of a constantly learning dynamic team that builds community and promotes social justice while maintaining a positive work/life balance and investing in self-care?

Do the following qualities sound like your strengths? Passionate, Ethical, Effective Communicator, Team Player, Accountable, Enthusiastic, Mindful, Optimistic, Fun, Fearlessly Embraces Learning from Mistakes, and Skilled at Conflict Resolution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The questions above provide a broad idea about the types of responsibilities that will be held by the Executive Director. While specific duties will be assigned based on strengths and skill-set, the primary areas of responsibility for the Executive Director will include the following (not listed in any particular order):

• Supervising and mentoring a small and mighty staff team

• Close collaboration with a supportive Board of Directors that brings deep institutional knowledge to advance Chinook Fund’s goals

• Leadership and direction related to fundraising, strategic partnerships, community outreach, events, and Giving Project program operations & development

• Running a smooth, effective, legally, and fiscally sound 501c3 organization

• Creating and monitoring an annual organizational budget (in collaboration with Board and staff)

• Communicating and sharing Chinook’s unique value as a grassroots grantmaker and donor organizer with a local, regional, state, national audience

• Other responsibilities co-created with the Board of Directors and/or staff

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

If you’ve answered yes to one or more of these questions, we invite you to apply for Chinook’s Executive Director role.

COMPENSATION / BENEFITS

The Executive Director is a full-time exempt position with full benefits (health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation; a 403(b) retirement savings plan) that reports to the Board of Directors. Intended salary range $60,000-$75,000. The Executive Director will work from Chinook’s office at the Posner Center in Denver, CO, with opportunities to work from home/remotely after one year.

How To Apply

The Board of Directors is leading this job search in collaboration with staff and the Chinook community. Together, we look forward to receiving compelling cover letters that discuss your values, experience in social justice work, and the skills/vision you’ll bring to Chinook. Applicant resumes should detail your community, work, and educational experience.

Please submit your cover letter and resume in PDF format to Hiring@Chinookfund.org by Wednesday, January 31 at 5pm Mountain Time.

The Board expects to conduct the first round of interviews with prospective candidates in early February. References and background checks will be requested from finalists. The incoming Executive Director will ideally start in mid-April, with flexibility given for the candidate of best fit.

Chinook strives to represent all our community members and welcomes applications from members of oppressed communities, including people of color, LGBTQ, and differently-abled individuals.

The Organization

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Philanthropy, the Senior Regional Philanthropy Officer, Eastern Region is responsible for managing relationships and securing support from a portfolio of major gift prospects (capable of making $100,000 over three years) to support the mission of The Wilderness Society.  Responsible for managing a personal portfolio of between 75-125 donors, prospects, and suspects, and working closely with the Senior Director of Philanthropy, TWS philanthropy staff, program staff and volunteers to secure support for TWS’ campaign priorities.   The Senior Philanthropy Officer focuses on identifying, qualifying and growing the pipeline of major gift donors, as well as prospecting and cultivating new donors to TWS  with interests in various regions of TWS’ work across the country.

This position plays an important role in supporting an inclusive organizational culture that is grounded in trust and accountability to shared goals and outcomes.  TWS has made diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic priorities for the organization and the Senior Philanthropy Officer will integrate these priorities throughout our major gift work.  Across our team, we aspire to be campaign oriented, nimble, collaborative, innovative, transparent, and supportive of staff – our greatest asset. 

Position Overview

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Qualifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards a portfolio of 75-125 major donors, prospects and suspects.
• Participates fully in the development of Four Year Defense Fund including qualifying suspects recognized by our wealth screening.
• Initiates, manages, attends and follows up on philanthropic special events.
• Conducts 16-24 personal visits with suspects, prospects and donors per month, and participates in at least 30 strategic solicitations per year.
• Raises a minimum of $1,500,000 per year, and develops a regional budget based on qualified suspects, prospects and MG donors with the Senior Director of Philanthropy.
• Gathers data, assesses prospects, and develops strategies designed to realize the current and life-time giving potential of individual prospects.
• Develops written strategies and plans for cultivation, stewardship and solicitation meetings with donors.
• Supports the Major Gift philanthropic activities of the Conservation program staff in the Northeast and Southeast.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience, Competencies, and Education

• 10+ years’ professional fundraising experience required.
• Development office, major gifts and/or planned giving experience required.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.  Ability to understand, interpret, and synthesize complex programmatic information.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish schedules, set priorities, and meet deadlines. Must be able to balance and complete multiple projects and daily responsibilities.
• Must be able to communicate with key program and executive staff, and possess the capability of motivating volunteers, professional staff, and donors.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.  Demonstrated ability to use problem solving skills for resolving donor questions and issues.  Demonstrated businesslike manner and ability to function efficiently in a busy work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Track record working successfully in teams representing a rich mix of talent, backgrounds, and perspectives—across race and gender.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time both nationally and regionally to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors on behalf of TWS.

Desired Characteristics

• A personal and/or professional commitment to the protection of public lands and water.
• Experience working with and writing about conservation issues preferred but not required.
• Energetic, creative analytical problem-solver with careful attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a changing environment with initiative and flexibility.

How To Apply

For consideration, please submit your resume & cover letter through our online application system: https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=wildernsoc&jobId=197385&lang=en_US&source=CC2