Troy, MI

Internal Communications Officer, The Kresge Foundation

The Organization – The Kresge Foundation

The Kresge Foundation is one of the top 20 private philanthropic foundations in the United States and the only one focused exclusively on expanding opportunities for people with low income in American cities. With an endowment of approximately $4 billion and a staff of over 100 employees, the foundation deploys grants and social investments across arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and community development. The foundation’s state-of-the-art headquarters maintains an array of energy-efficient, water-conserving and health-promoting systems. The foundation also operates an office in Detroit’s Midtown district.

About the position

The Internal Communications Officer manages a portfolio of communication products and responsibilities, including, but not limited to: (1) Providing primary communications support for operational departments; (2) Researching, creating, and developing content to enhance internal and external understanding of Kresge’s mission, grantmaking, investing, and impact; and (3) Developing and implementing communication plans that promote the internal and external priorities of the Kresge Foundation.

Primary responsibilities

·       Bring the full complement of communication tools– traditional, digital, social, and event management – to create and deliver high-impact communication plans, products, and deliverables to internal and external audiences.

·       Identify, research, write, and create news stories, press releases, case studies, presentations, speeches, and other communications needed to promote understanding of Kresge’s mission, values, grantmaking, investments and organizational activities to internal and external audiences.

·       Develop and edit organizational messages and plans to inform staff of news and key developments – from message conceptualization and refinement to internal distribution, follow-up, and evaluation.

·       Publishes relevant content weekly on Intranet site. Partners with Information Technology to maintain Intranet software, manage changes and introduce new features to HUB ambassadors and staff.

·       Serve as editor and publisher of biweekly internal newsletter.

·       Co-lead internal intranet ambassador group and provide training so that “super users” have the skills to create and post content on the HUB, further contributing to the flow of information throughout the foundation.

·       Anticipate and support communication challenges as a trusted organizational partner, including crisis communication readiness.

·       Collaborate with the digital team to maintain a consistent visual identity.

·       Periodically may assist Kresge grantees and partners with their communications needs, including advising, reviewing, and editing press releases, research reports and other materials, as needed; orchestrating from behind-the-scenes or assisting with media and other events, as needed.

·       Prudently manage resources and demonstrate a commitment to fiscal stewardship.

·       Provide research and communications project support for the External Affairs and Communications Office as needed.

·       Provide regular updates to the Director on project developments and status.

·       Embody Kresge values in both professional and personal behavior.

·       Exhibit consistency, dependability, and reliability.

·       Engage in scheduled team and foundation events to promote collaboration, personal development, and enrich the overall work environment.

Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field.

·       A minimum of five years corporate communications experience; three of the five years in an internal communications role preferred, and nonprofit experience preferred.

·       Demonstrated news judgment, writing, researching and interviewing skills. Ability to accurately translate information to internal and external audiences using clear, accessible prose.

·       Experience with content-management systems required. Experience with Microsoft SharePoint intranet platform and WordPress desirable.

·       Demonstrated professional maturity and ability to use professional judgement, manage information confidentially, and apply discretion.

·       Solid interpersonal skills; ability to participate in collaborative project teams and coordinate deliverables/deadlines throughout all phases of a project.

·       Thorough knowledge and practice of Associated Press style.

·       Ability to juggle tasks, quickly adapt to changing needs, and meet deadlines.

·       Demonstrated ability to work independently on projects and assignments.

·       Experience with video production and scripting desirable.

This position is full-time. The starting salary for this position begins at $110,174.00 per year. Individual offers will be based on the candidate’s years of experience and our practice of upholding salary equity within the foundation.

The application deadline for this position is Midnight EST on March 21, 2023. Please attach a cover letter for consideration for this position. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

This position is located in Troy, Michigan and currently has a hybrid schedule. Tuesday and Wednesday are the standard in-office days, however, there may be times when you will have to adjust the days based on work needs.

This position requires occasional travel for foundation activities, events and professional development activities.

Some of the benefits include:

·       Health, dental, vision and life insurance

·       Paid time off

·       Half day Fridays

·       401k and 401k matching

·       Tuition reimbursement

·       Life, accident and disability insurance

Kresge is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The Kresge Foundation participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the United States. For more information on E-Verify and to know your rights please click here.

How to Apply

The application deadline for this position is Midnight EST on March 21, 2023. Please attach a cover letter for consideration for this position. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Click the link below to apply:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=87274f4c-cc7a-4ce9-97ab-d86186933f96&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=900443&source=CC2&lang=en_US

Springfield, MA

CEO, Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts

The Organization – Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts

The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts (WFWM) is currently seeking a CEO to lead this well-respected and highly trusted non-profit organization into a new chapter of fiscal growth and program development, building on its strong bedrock of innovation and success.  Based in Springfield and serving the four counties of Western Massachusetts, WFWM was established in 1997 as a collaborative resource of promising solutions and result-oriented partners striving to achieve gender equality in our region and beyond, elevating the collective power of local women to take charge, and to lead with purpose.

Position Overview

Beside effectively and efficiently managing the WFWM’s ongoing operations, the CEO’s mission is to ensure people in our communities have the power to prosper economically and live safe, healthy lives, while leading the organization toward a vision of gender and social justice philanthropy and an end to gender oppression. In addition, the CEO creates and stewards successful fundraising and philanthropic initiatives to benefit the WFWM’s objectives and protect its endowment, along with maintaining and continually strengthening the fiscal viability of the organization. Leading and empowering a small collaborative team of highly skilled, experienced, and passionate, mission-driven professionals, the CEO expands the participation of diverse community members in WFWM’s work, ensuring multiple voices and perspectives are respectfully and consistently engaged. WMFM is governed by a highly engaged Board of Directors composed of community representatives, local business leaders, and thought leaders.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled, however priority consideration will be given to those received by March 1, 2024. For more information on the organization and full description of the position and application process, visit www.mywomensfund.org. Applications and questions should be sent to WFWMCEOSearch@gmail.com.

Cambridge, MA

Director of the Annual Fund, The American Academy of Arts & Sciences

The Organization – The American Academy of Arts & Sciences

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Annual Fund Director to lead our organization’s annual fundraising efforts. The Annual Fund Director will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies aimed at engaging donors, increasing annual giving revenue, and fostering a culture of philanthropy within our community of esteemed Academy members and friends. A key role in the Academy’s six-person development team, the Director is both a strategic leader and hands-on manager of day-to-day activities. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in fundraising, strong leadership skills, and a passion for the Academy’s mission.

This is a full-time, in-office position based at the Academy’s headquarters in Cambridge, MA with some remote work allowable.  Some evening and weekend work may be required for events and donor engagements.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and Implement Annual Fundraising Strategy:

  • Create and execute an annual fundraising plan that outlines strategies for donor acquisition, retention, and stewardship.
  • Identify fundraising goals and develop metrics to measure progress and success.
  • Engage governance volunteers for peer-to-peer solicitation and stewardship.
  • Ensure timely and accurate recording and acknowledgement of all gifts.

Direct Mail and Digital Fundraising Campaigns:

  • Oversee the planning, execution, and analysis of direct mail and digital fundraising campaigns.
  • Collaborate with the communications and publications teams to develop compelling fundraising appeals and materials.

Major Gift Collaboration:

  • Collaborate closely with development colleagues to identify potential major gifts from high-net-worth annual fund donors.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

  • Utilize fundraising data and analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising strategies and make data-driven decisions.
  • Prepare regular reports on fundraising performance and progress towards goals.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

  • Mentor the Development Associate, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments, including communications, publications, events, finance, and programs, to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree preferred), or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a focus on annual giving and donor relations.
  • Proven track record of successfully meeting fundraising goals and increasing revenue.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate colleagues and volunteers.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and effectively communicate the organization’s mission and fundraising needs.
  • Experience with fundraising software and CRM systems, with a preference for Salesforce.
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically, analyze data, and develop and implement fundraising plans.
  • Commitment to the organization’s mission and values.

How to Apply

Please apply directly through our website.

Glendale, CA

CFO, Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County

The Organization – Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County

Founded in 1965 as part of the nation’s War on Poverty, Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) is one of the largest and most prominent public interest law firms in California. NLSLA provides free assistance to more than 160,000 individuals and families a year through innovative projects that expand access to justice and address the most critical needs of people living in poverty throughout Los Angeles.

Position Overview

Reporting to the President & CEO, the CFO will manage a small team of highly skilled finance and accounting professionals, and team closely with the Director of Grants Management & Compliance. In addition to motivating, developing, and retaining a strong team, the CFO will also lead a multi-year effort to streamline NLSLA’s financial systems and processes to become a state-of-the-art department. Additionally, this leader will help support other departments to gain access to more and better  data to inform decision-making and strategy.

NLSLA seeks a service-oriented leader with a demonstrated commitment to social justice, who values collaboration, and inclusion while holding themselves and others to highest degree of excellence and integrity. In their work to combat the immediate and long-lasting effects of poverty and expanding access to health, opportunity, and justice in Los Angeles’ diverse neighborhoods, NLSLA needs a CFO with experience working closely with lawyers and unions. A leader who brings experience or familiarity in navigating the uniqueness that comes with financial management and grantmaking in Legal Aid. A people-first leader who motivates and inspires, and gets the best out of their teams, in alignment with NLSLA’s organizational norms and culture.

Desired Qualifications

·       At least 5 years of VP-level leadership and management experience

·       Experience working in a nonprofit, preferably a legal aid organization

·       Nonprofit accounting

·       CPA or audit background is preferred, but not required

·       Experience with a union and collective bargaining agreements is a plus

·       Prior experience working closely with lawyers is preferred

The salary range for this role is $150,000 – 180,000.

This position is based at the NLSLA office in Glendale, California with two-to-three days in-office each week. Also, this role requires occasional travel the other NLSLA offices across LA County.

How to Apply

To view the full position and apply visit: https://www.goodcitizen.com/?post_type=executive-search&p=3487

New York, NY

Manager, Individual Giving, Echoing Green

The Organization – Echoing Green

Echoing Green identifies tomorrow’s transformational leaders today. Through its Fellowships and other innovative leadership initiatives, Echoing Green spots emerging leaders and invests deeply in their success to accelerate their impact, and has established a global community of emerging leaders who have launched GirlTrek, Tala, Village of Wisdom, Shining Hope for Communities, SKS Microfinance, Last Mile Health, Neighborhood Benches, Good Call, and hundreds of others.

Echoing Green identifies tomorrow’s transformational leaders today. Through its Fellowships and other innovative leadership initiatives, Echoing Green spots emerging leaders and invests deeply in their success to accelerate their impact, and has established a global community of emerging leaders who have launched GirlTrek, Tala, Village of Wisdom, Shining Hope for Communities, SKS Microfinance, Last Mile Health, Neighborhood Benches, Good Call, and hundreds of others.

For more information on Echoing Green, please visit https://echoinggreen.org/

Position Overview

The Manager will join the department building a growth plan to raise $20M per year from individuals, corporations, and foundations. As the second member of the individual giving team, reporting to the Senior Director, they will have the opportunity to influence strategy development, donor engagement initiatives, process development and support a growing base of financial contributions from individual supporters.

You’ll support Individual Giving by:

  • Initially support the Senior Director of Individual Giving in managing a portfolio of High Net Worth donors. In the long-term, build and develop a portfolio of mid-range (likely 5 figure) donors.
  • Support the entire department in the process of engaging key long-term, new, and prospective donors to generate funding to support the organization.
  • Collaborate with colleagues on the Development team to develop cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for donors. Help develop new and creative ideas for donor engagement.
  • Participate in the departmental portfolio review process and be responsible for maintaining an organized donor cultivation and stewardship system by updating donor records in the Echoing Green Salesforce database.
  • Collaborate with appropriate Echoing Green departments to identify, measure, and donor deliverables, where required.
  • Ensure proper individual donor recognition in all publications.
  • Conduct and analyze prospect research with a keen understanding of identifying and cultivating new donors and stewarding donors towards more significant gifts.
  • Support the development and implementation of fundraising policies and procedures, including donor pipeline strategies.
  • Manage individual reporting and proposal writing, where required; support the creation of appropriate fundraising and outreach materials, including (but not limited to) letters, emails, and proposals.
  • Support the management of EG’s online donation platform and the platform’s integration with Salesforce.
  • Implement donor tracking and acknowledgment best practices for all individual donors.
  • Work with EG’s finance team to support development/finance reconciliation.
  • Collaborate with program and senior staff in preparing and presenting the organization in funder relationships, proposals, and stewardship activities (e.g., donation acknowledgment letters).
  • Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of your donor portfolio in the Echoing Green Salesforce database.
  • Support reporting efforts of the Senior Director, Individual giving (preparing slides, etc).
  • Support cross-vertical projects such as pipeline building; planning
  • Supporting implementation of the strategic plan

What you’ll bring:

● Passion for Echoing Green’s mission, with a commitment to social entrepreneurship and harnessing next-generation talent.

● Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

● 3-5 years’ experience of demonstrated fundraising experience and success in cultivating and soliciting individual donors.

● Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, meet timelines, and improve processes.

● Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

● Keen analytical and prospect research skills, experience developing fundraising materials, i.e., reports and proposals.

● Proactive work style

● Experience successfully identifying potential individual donors and developing effective strategies to cultivate, solicit, and upgrade them.

● A working knowledge of effective moves management strategies.

● A high level of discretion and ethical approach to fundraising.

● Strong interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with staff and stakeholders.

Benefits

Base Salary: $91,500/year

Echoing Green offers a full benefits package designed to support employee wellness which includes:

● Up to 27 days off per year, plus 9 paid holidays and 10 days off for winter break

● Best-in-class health insurance which covers medical, dental, and vision needs

● 16 weeks of paid parental leave

● 12 weeks paid personal sick leave

● Monthly well-being stipend of $100/month

● Monthly wireless stipend of $100/month

● Professional development stipend of $1000 per fiscal year, plus an additional $350 per fiscal year to support employees’ learnings around racial equity

● 403(b)-retirement savings plan with an employer match up to 7% of annual salary

This role is hybrid in New York City and will require 1-2 days in office and will eventually be fully remote

Employees of Echoing Green are required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.

Echoing Green provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Echoing Green complies with all applicable laws

How to Apply

https://apply.workable.com/echoing-green/j/535940DF68/

Seattle, WA

Middle School Assistant Director, Lakeside School

The Organization – Lakeside School

Lakeside School is an independent, coeducational day school offering a broad curriculum in the liberal arts for students in grades 5-12. Lakeside’s highly motivated and talented students hail from diverse ethnic, racial, religious, and economic backgrounds. The school employs a similarly diverse group of faculty and administrators. Lakeside is currently recruiting for a Middle School Assistant Director. This will be a full time extended school year position beginning in August 2024.

Additional Information
The School’s Mission and shared commitment of all Lakeside employees is to develop in intellectually capable young people the creative minds, healthy bodies, and ethical spirits to contribute wisdom, compassion, and leadership to a global society. We provide a rigorous, dynamic academic program through which effective educators lead students to take responsibility for learning. We are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community and in the joy and importance of lifelong learning.

Responsibilities
The Assistant Director’s main responsibility is for the Middle School’s student programs, which focus on students’ growth and development in academic, co-curricular, social, and personal dimensions. The Middle School Assistant Director reports to the Middle School Director and is a member of Lakeside’s Directors Group, the Student Support Team, and the Middle School Department Heads Group. Specific responsibilities of the Assistant Director include:

  • Work in partnership with the Middle School Director to lead the division.
  • Manage student discipline and coordinate with the Upper School Assistant Director regarding disciplinary issues. This includes working proactively to cultivate a community of inclusivity and respect, communicating the Community Expectations, handling daily discipline and conduct matters with teachers, students, and families, coordinating the Discipline Council which consults which makes decisions about consequences for major infractions, and coordinating with the US Assistant Director to ensure alignment across divisions.
  • Oversee the advising program in the Middle School.
  • Be an active member of the Middle School Student Support Team. Serve as the middle school administrator when significant concerns arise such as academic probation and discipline. Supervise high risk situations along with the Director of Family and Student Support and coordinate with the US Assistant Director during the 8 th grade student transition to the upper school.
  • Lead and coordinate the co-curricular program for students in grades 5 through 8, including after school clubs, the after-school study hall program, dances, and other Lakeside extracurricular activities. Manage and oversee all budgets related to this work. Coordinate Middle School participation in school-wide events like May Day and Tailgates.
  • Collaborate with and lead the Deans to oversee coordination of all grade-level activities including grade-level welcome nights for parents and guardians, New Student Orientation, and other events as assigned.
  • Publicly represent the Middle School at events such as Admissions Open Houses, admissions panel events for parents and guardians, Coffee and Tea with Middle School Administrators, and Parents and Guardians Association meetings of the Middle School Class Representatives.
  • Serve as Middle School transportation liaison for the Metro Bus system.
  • Advise a group of 8 to 9 students and participate in grade-level activities.
  • Take part in faculty professional growth and teacher evaluation.
  • Participate in outdoor trips, Global Service Learning (GSL), service learning, and Middle School duties as assigned.
  • Explore the possibility of teaching or coaching as part of their responsibilities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Previous experience working with and a deep appreciation for middle school-aged students.
  • Demonstrated qualities of initiative, good judgment, and strong teamwork with a can-do attitude.
  • Commitment to culturally-responsive practices and embracing diversity, including self-awareness of personal identity lenses. The candidate should understand various perspectives, engage respectfully with cultures different from their own, and establish meaningful relationships with individuals from diverse cultural frameworks.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to foster relationships with key stakeholders such as middle school students, families, and employees.
  • Dedication to Lakeside’s core values of academic excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), and global citizenship.
  • Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Sense of humor.
  • Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when interacting with faculty, staff, students, and parents/guardians.
  • Candidates must satisfactorily complete three criminal history background checks.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $130,000 – $155,000 based upon experience and education.

Lakeside School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding candidates and provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits include:

  • Use of school library and gymnasium
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Computer loan program
  • Passport Corporate membership
  • Reduced facility rentals
  • Housing assistance program
  • Bus/bike benefits
  • Free parking
  • Free lunch
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life/disability insurance
  • Retirement with generous employer contribution
  • Dependent medical and vision subsidy
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (based on FTE)

Lakeside School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding faculty candidates who will add to the racial, cultural and gender diversity of our school community. We provide a competitive compensation package that includes, but is not limited to, a monthly salary, excellent health and welfare benefits, access to funds for professional development, housing down payment assistance, and school-provided lunches. Additionally, Lakeside offers faculty and staff opportunities to participate in non-classroom teaching programs such as Summer School, coaching, etc., for extra compensation.

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and work history via the online application located on Lakeside’s website (www.lakesideschoool.org). From the home page choose About Us / Careers / View and Apply for Available Jobs. Applications will be accepted until March 1st.

Click here to be redirected to the application.

Little Rock, AR, or Washington, DC

Chief Executive Officer, Winrock International

The Organization – Winrock International

Created nearly 40 years ago through the philanthropy of Winthrop Rockefeller and John D. Rockefeller III, Winrock International is a $110 million nonprofit organization that works to improve lives, livelihoods, and the planet through a combination of technical expertise and entrepreneurial innovation in partnership with governments and local, regional, and international partners.

Winrock has extensive on-the-ground experience in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Winrock’s mission is to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. They provide evidence-based solutions to some of the world’s most complex problems.

Winrock implements over 100 agriculture, environment, and social development projects in over 40 countries, including the U.S. Its 857 staff members, including project-based staff, span globally, and Winrock has offices in Little Rock, Washington D.C., Manila, and Nairobi, along with dozens of project offices.

Staff in the U.S. and around the world value engagement, accountability, and communication in meaningful work that makes a difference. Winrock aims to nurture a positive, healthy, respectful culture and is committed to four key principles: results-focused, human-centered, science-based, and market-driven. The focus on excellence is undergirded by Winrock’s Core Values and Code of Conduct.

Impact Areas

  • Agriculture, Resilience, and Water: This group partners with rural communities, businesses, and local leaders to develop market-oriented, climate-smart solutions at scale that increase food production and profitability, expand market access, conserve natural resources, and build resident livelihoods. Global and local expertise is applied using a systems lens to advance inclusive, equitable, and sustainable economic growth for all, especially the historically marginalized. This work includes:
    • Strengthening Climate-Smart Food Systems
    • Winrock’s Agriculture, Resilience, and Water Programs
    • Water Resource Management
  • Clean Energy and Environment: This group supports healthy natural environments by developing and implementing solutions to protect natural resources, enhance ecosystem services, address climate change, and scale up access to clean energy. This work is done by partnering with communities, governments, civil society, and the private sector to strengthen local capacity, increase equity, facilitate market-based innovations, and mobilize green finance, and includes the following teams:
    • Clean Energy
    • Ecosystem Services
    • Natural Resource Management – Forests, Fisheries, and Conservation
  • Climate Change: Winrock has created innovative solutions for the ongoing challenges related to urgent global climate needs, recognizing that solutions require optimized and equitable capital distribution and effective public-private sector collaboration. Their innovative solutions are based on decades of experience in carbon capture, clean energy, ecosystem services, forestry, and resilient agriculture in the U.S. and globally. Combining technical expertise with partnership development, innovative financing structures, and community engagement forges a holistic approach to climate change, addressing impacts and their underlying drivers, recognizing the significance of mitigation, adaptation, and resilience through their following focuses:
    • Carbon Accounting and Removal
    • Clean Energy
    • Forestry and Natural Resource Management
    • Regenerative Agriculture
    • Climate Equity
    • Net Zero Climate Services
  • Human Rights, Education, and Empowerment: This group partners with national and local governments, civil society, the private sector, and communities to ensure marginalized and at-risk populations can safely access their fundamental rights to freedom from trafficking and child labor, a quality education, and skills and opportunities for decent work. They engage and support their partners across the ecosystem to increase equity, inclusion, and agency through the following work:
    • Countering Trafficking in Persons
    • Promoting Access to Quality Education
    • Strengthening Resilience
    • Engaging the Private Sector

U.S. Programs

Along with its globally recognized work, Winrock has a strong U.S. portfolio that focuses on community development and entrepreneurial ecosystems to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. Several unique programs operate within the organization, including the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, which supports entrepreneurship across the 8-state Delta region, and the Wallace Center, a nonprofit organization that promotes conservation management, soil health, and regenerative grazing with an emphasis on values-based supply chain development and the democratization of knowledge, tools, and relationships through accessible communities of practice.

Several entities operate as wholly owned subsidiaries under the Winrock International umbrella, including:

  • Environmental Resources Trust (ERT), which manages the American Carbon Registry (ACR), the world’s first private voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction standards body and carbon offset registry, and climate-smart initiatives;
  • Winrock Solutions, which works with nonprofits, foundations, and primarily non-governmental partners; and
  • Winrock Foundation, the entity that manages the Winrock Fund.

Position Overview

Inspired by the visionary spirit of Winthrop Rockefeller, Winrock International (“Winrock”) is a nonprofit organization and recognized thought leader in the U.S. and international development sector, providing solutions to some of the world’s most complex social, agricultural, and environmental challenges in over 40 countries. Winrock has long been a catalyst for change, focused on empowering the disadvantaged while sustaining natural resources, cultivating economic opportunities where they are needed most, and nurturing a thriving future for all.

Winrock seeks a visionary, dynamic, and experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization into its next phase of work. The ideal candidate is a human-centric, respected, and visionary leader in international development work who possesses a proven track record as a strategic and effective executive in large and complex international organizations. They will demonstrate a commitment to driving positive impact and fostering meaningful collaborations internally and on a domestic and global scale. Reporting to the Board of Directors, he/she/they will join a mission-driven and passionate staff dedicated to addressing global challenges and an exciting moment of brimming opportunity for the organization.

The selected CEO will bring successful experience as a business leader and innovator who is able to leverage financial and business model understanding to help Winrock optimize for this next chapter of impact. They will demonstrate a deep understanding of organizational effectiveness and processes focusing on transparency, continuous learning, and inclusivity. They will be a powerful external voice for the organization, elevating Winrock’s mission and presence, bringing expertise in fundraising, and driving to cultivate new partnerships and donors. This is an exciting opportunity for the new CEO to add his or her contribution to Winrock’s renown for excellence as an organization and to lead Winrock into further success.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPACT

Winrock International seeks a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to join at a pivotal moment brimming with opportunity. This is a period of positive change and introspection, fueled by the dedication of an exceptional staff and engaged Board. Winrock is embarking on a strategic refresh, crafting a refined vision for excellence, and the new CEO’s immediate focus will lie in these key responsibilities:

Vision and Strategy

The CEO will work across the organization to define the next chapter for Winrock. The CEO will implement the current strategic plan (including any refinements he or she may recommend) and assist in overseeing the cogent financial and operating plans to facilitate and ensure sustainable growth and scale. The CEO empowers Winrock’s executive team and staff’s decision-making and helps them align around the organization’s core strategies and priorities.

Financial Management and Business Diversification

In partnership with the Board and the Chief Financial Officer, the CEO will strengthen and expand Winrock’s core business processes as needed and ensure that Winrock’s resources are deployed effectively to ensure long-term organizational stability and growth.

Winrock’s revenue is over $100 million, and nearly 95% of that funding is from government agencies. Winrock, as have many other development agencies, has recently begun targeting new client sources in addition to government agencies. The next CEO will be tasked with securing diverse funding streams where available to ensure the long-term health of the organization and growing Winrock’s $50 million endowment fund to ensure programmatic and operational continuity when needed.

Innovation and Impact

The new CEO will bring creative thinking that sees opportunities and innovations beyond conventional solutions. They will exemplify curiosity and entrepreneurship to support the organization’s ability to address evolving and complex organizational challenges. The CEO will promote systems thinking with a vision that seeks to augment Winrock’s organizational foundation. The CEO will translate vision into action and build an organizational framework that measures progress on key performance indicators. They will drive strong functional integration across organizational teams, divisions, and subsidiaries and ensure consistent communication that provides essential role clarity and connection. The CEO will promote transparency, collaborative decision-making, and organizational prioritization that centers on excellence and focuses on the organizational impact.

Strong People Leader and Culture Builder

The new CEO will be a visionary, global leader who inspires, guides, and empowers a diverse, multinational, and talented team of professionals committed to solving some of the world’s most complex challenges. Across the U.S., Manila, and Nairobi central offices and Winrock’s constellation of project offices, the leader will enhance the organization’s culture of embracing inclusion at all levels – staff, leadership, and Board – reflecting the communities and people Winrock serves. Through authentic relationships and open dialogue, they will build on the current culture of trust, cohesion, and courageous spaces for dialogue where individuals have tended to thrive, enabling them to do their best work individually and collectively.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in a Global Context

The CEO will bring a deep personal commitment to advancing racial equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI) and the courage to elevate and engage in sensitive conversations that recognize and address organizational U.S. and global field power dynamics. Internally, they will champion a culture that actively centers on REDI principles. This includes establishing clear policies and practices that promote fairness, access, and belonging for all while remaining keenly aware of and addressing existing power imbalances. The CEO’s leadership will guide the development and implementation of impactful initiatives that dismantle any possible structural barriers and enhance the organization’s history of empowering all voices of lived and professional experience that is reflective of Winrock’s global workforce and partners.

Board Relations and Governance

The CEO will cultivate a strong partnership with the Board Chair and members, engaging and informing this body while receiving guidance and direction on the stewardship of the organization. The CEO will ensure the Board’s involvement in strategic thinking, oversight, planning, and risk management and will effectively leverage the strengths and assets of a multi-sectoral Board to support Winrock’s organization’s strategy development, network building, and funding diversification. The CEO will leverage an understanding of effective board governance models and communication best practices and bring a commitment to building a diverse Board while fostering dialogue across wide-ranging perspectives. Finally, the new CEO will support the Board’s collective capacity to champion and advance Winrock’s mission.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

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

Vision, Values, and Leadership

  • A field leader and visionary with 15+ years of leadership experience and a demonstrated track record of executive leadership in government, international development, nonprofits, or social and mission-driven corporate sectors.
  • Excellence in organizational management of a geographically dispersed staff, with the ability to coach, manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading a complex organization that is responsive to varied stakeholders and that requires navigating complex geopolitical, social, and economic realities.
  • A demonstrated track record in guiding teams through organizational change moments, fostering open communication, building consensus, and clearly articulating the value and vision behind change initiatives that foster a cohesive and supportive transition.
  • Proven expertise working in partnership with others to translate a vision into clearly defined priorities and results; comfort working through iterative design to drive clarity and measure impact.
  • Pragmatic and entrepreneurial organizational skills combined with the ability to bring intellectual rigor, clarity, and data to decision-making processes.
  • Financial acumen and ability to manage budgets, track, and forecast effectively. Exposure to NICRA, USG grants, and contracts and comfort working with the CFO to manage indirect rates and cost allocations.
  • Success in building, scaling, and developing sustainable organizational growth strategies across programs, enterprises, and/or geographies.
  • Thoughtful, timely decision-maker with experience using data and evidence effectively to inform strategy and promote continuous learning and improvement.

Cultural Leadership & Management Style

  • A culturally inclusive and sophisticated leader who values and embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and is energized by an organization that embodies a rich tapestry of lived and professional experience that is reflective of Winrock’s global workforce and partners.
  • A leader who prioritizes a relational work environment that builds trust and seeks to foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and integrity. Strong relationship-building skills and an authentic interest in listening to and learning from others; the ability to act intentionally, establish trust, engage stakeholders, and cultivate belonging.
  • Emotional intelligence and proven ability to drive impactful change in diverse, mission-oriented environments through strong management skills. Adept at building participatory systems and data-driven decision structures that cultivate mutual accountability and foster growth.
  • Collaborative leadership style demonstrated by knowing when to step in and direct, when to delegate, and when to share leadership.
  • Powerful communicator one-on-one, in small group settings, and with large audiences.

The Basics

  • 15+ years of related work experience in the government, nonprofit, private sector organization, or related field. Prior CEO experience within a large and complex organization.
  • A bachelor’s degree or master’s degree (preferred) in business, public administration, or related field or equivalent experience with demonstrated progressive expertise in administration, financial management, and program development.
  • Experience successfully working with a multi-sectoral board to support an organization’s strategy development, deepen organizational networks, and fund development.
  • Familiarity with the landscape of communities, unique assets, and challenges across the Winrock ecosystem, or the desire to gain this knowledge.
  • Willingness to travel at least 40% across Winrock’s Arkansas, DC, Nairobi, and global offices.
  • Demonstrated progressive leadership experience in a nonprofit, human services, mission-driven organization, or governmental institution.

How to Apply

More information about Winrock International can be found at: winrock.org.

This full-time, exempt role offers a competitive salary of $420,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) plan, income protection, flexible work arrangements, time-off benefits, paid parental leave, and mental well-being support. While Winrock staff are primarily remote, this role may require headquarters presence and travel expectations for specific projects and conferences, team building, and other necessary in-person meetings.

This search is being conducted by Katherine Jacobs, Julian Jackson, Alejandra Villa, and Sharon Gerstman of the national search firm NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s website.

Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. The organization is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law.

St. Paul, MN

Program Officer (2 positions), Northwest Area Foundation

The Organization – Northwest Area Foundation

The Northwest Area Foundation (NWAF) is a private foundation established in 1934 by Louis W. Hill, son of the railroad entrepreneur James J. Hill, whose Great Northern Railway linked the Twin Cities of Minnesota to the emerging cities of the Pacific Northwest, Seattle, and Portland, OR. Currently, its assets are near $500MM, annual budget is around $25MM, and its staff consists of 20+ people. NWAF’s values represent not just who the Foundation is, but who it aspires to be, in decisions both big and small. The six organizational values are: Social Justice, Grantees Come First, Trust, Listen and Learn for Change, Heart, and Courage. The Foundation is committed to hiring individuals who contribute to a richly diverse workplace. Hiring decisions are guided by the Foundation’s commitment to support grantees, who work to build the entrepreneurial spirit, strong community ties, and untapped potential for Native Americans, communities of color, immigrants, refugees, and people in rural areas, all of which experience systemic barriers to thriving on their own terms.

Position Overview

The Northwest Area Foundation (NWAF) stands alongside changemakers in its region of eight states and 76 Native nations and funds work that leads to racial, social, and economic justice. Its region includes Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. The Foundation’s driving vision is that the people of its priority communities—including Native Americans, communities of color, immigrants, refugees, and people in rural areas—thrive on their own terms. A key motivation is a vision of a future in which the region’s rich culture of engagement and opportunity makes the eight-state region a prized place to visit, to invest, and live.

As we all emerge changed from the recent and ongoing crises—a pandemic, economic turmoil, the upsurge for racial justice in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, and mounting pressures on NWAF’s priority communities—the Foundation continues to deepen its commitment to supporting grantee-led change. Internally, it’s made measurable progress to strengthen equity-centered systems designed to support a deeply engaged staff and build an inclusive culture and belonging. At this critical juncture in time, the Foundation seeks two Program Officers to join the program team led by Karla Miller, the Foundation’s Program Director. Program Officers are the Foundation’s primary relationship-holder with grantee partners seeking to reimagine and restructure unjust systems.

This position is hybrid with in-person office time required at least two days a week specifically on Wednesdays and Thursdays for collaborative time with colleagues. Foundation staff may work from home or other work-friendly environments, on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PROGRAM OFFICER

As the primary relationship-holder with grantee partners, Program Officers (POs) work in close collaboration with other program staff, particularly the Program Director, on all aspects of the Foundation’s grantmaking and program-related investments, including both day-to-day operations and broader strategy development. More specifically, the POs contribute to programmatic ideas and participate actively in grantmaking and program-related investments (PRIs) by seeking, recommending, and managing grants and PRIs that support communities to thrive on their own terms. POs engage in this work in the following ways:

Deploy Foundation resources in mission-supportive ways.

  • Participate in the program team’s annual goal-setting process.
  • Contribute to annual discussions about how and what the Foundation will fund, e.g., determining the focus of “targeted initiatives” that form the basis for a portion of the Foundation’s annual grantmaking output.
  • Conduct outreach and networking to find organizations that are aligned with the Foundation’s goals and mission and could be grantee partners. This also includes listening to organizations and responding to funding inquiries. Outreach and networking often require travel within NWAF’s eight-state region.
  • Based on grantee applications, POs put together written materials and verbal presentations for Foundation leadership, provide analysis for the Board, and offer recommendations for funding decisions.
  • Conduct outreach and networking with other funders to advocate for opportunities for grantee impact while also fostering learning and sharing about more just, equitable funding practices.

Partner with grantees to reimagine and restructure unjust systems.

  • Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective grantee partners. The nature of the relationship varies from grantee to grantee, but in general POs can expect to enter these relationships with candidness, curiosity, and trust.
  • Partner with grant applicants on all aspects of the proposal process. This includes supporting applicants in developing realistic proposals that are aligned with strategic funding priorities, within the scope of the program grantmaking budget, and within applicants’ capacity to deliver.
  • Serve as primary contact for a set of the Foundation’s 100+ active grants for the duration of their grants / investments. This involves staying connected to grantees’ work, having regular touchpoints via video/phone calls or in-person visits, reviewing grant reports, and providing thought partnership to grantees.
  • Offer non-monetary support to grantees, including thought partnership, advocating or championing grantee partners’ work to funders and others in the community, sharing tools or resources, and connecting them to others doing similar work.
  • Co-create opportunities to learn alongside partners. This involves identifying learning opportunities that support justice and systems change, and managing contracts with external consultants (e.g., researchers or evaluators) to carry out the work.
  • Incorporate grantee feedback into the Foundation’s internal processes and its strategy.

Support partners via the full suite of NWAF tools.

  • Manage PRIs (directly or indirectly with CDFI partners), which involves having upfront conversations with potential borrowers to determine if a PRI is the right tool for their organization’s needs.
  • Support ongoing investment monitoring:  how the investments have been used by the organization, their community impact, and ongoing financial health of the organization. PRI monitoring is done in partnership with NWAF’s finance team, partner CDFIs, and/or partner foundations.
  • Share grantee work and the program team’s perspective and experiences by writing blogs for the NWAF website, in collaboration with the Program Director and the Communications Director.
  • Provide capacity-building support by designing and hosting convenings that focus on building skills and knowledge, and connecting organizations to each other and resources.

Support Foundation processes.

  • Prepare and present reports for Foundation leadership and Board members, in partnership with program team colleagues.
  • Participate in Foundation-wide workgroups or task forces (e.g., Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Steering Committee) and other cross-Foundation projects, as needed.
  • Keep apprised of community context. Keep up to date on what’s happening in priority communities. Note trends in social justice movements and the nonprofit sectors, etc.
  • Network with nonprofits and fellow funders to stay updated on community needs, expand networks of potential grantee partners, and deepen understanding of the Foundation’s region.
  • Represent NWAF at events, e.g., attending conferences, participating on panels, attending local events, and participating in or joining webinars.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should have an active curiosity and passion for NWAF’s mission and values and for working with partners that seek to reimagine and restructure systems. Successful candidates will be collaborative, positive, and able to deal well with ambiguity and change. They will be adept at building relationships and able to respond to issues with clarity and diplomacy. The ideal candidate may or may not have philanthropy experience as other types of professional experience, such as working across functional areas at a nonprofit organization or a community development corporation, can offer skills that are transferable to this role.

The ideal candidate will possess many, but most likely not all, of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:

  • A minimum of seven years’ experience in the nonprofit, philanthropic, public, or private sector, working toward economic, social, and/or racial justice, preferably within NWAF’s region and with priority communities.
  • Post-secondary degree (preferred), but individuals with lived and/or professional experience related to the core functions of this opportunity are encouraged to apply.
  • Experience working in a collaborative, team-based environment.
  • Lived or work experience with one or more of the Foundation’s priority communities (Native Americans, communities of color, immigrants, refugees, and people in rural areas).
  • Experience building relationships with a variety of people, including experience creating welcoming and inviting spaces for dialogue, showing respect and solidarity with the work people are doing, and ability to inspire trust and nurture authentic partnerships. Brings an orientation of listening to learn, and asks organizations about their vision for the future, their aspirations, and how they incorporate justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion into their work.
  • Understanding of / experience incorporating equity and justice into the workplace, and in relationships with community partners. A deep commitment to supporting and uplifting the expertise of priority communities and addressing structural bias.
  • Proven commitment to racial, economic, and social justice. Ability to seek input from and value the uniqueness of people from different groups and identities. Works effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds. Challenges practices or policies that may be exclusionary.
  • Understanding of mission-oriented and nonprofit organizations, including the ability to analyze organizational strategic plans, evaluation reports, financial statements, and organizational budgets associated with grant applications.
  • Experience communicating to various audiences, e.g., including making small group and public presentations, and producing clear and compelling written documents. Experience with storytelling, including the ability to share the story of the Foundation’s and partners’ work in ways that speak to various audiences, while making sure the humanity of the work shines through. A deep commitment to supporting and uplifting the expertise of priority communities.
  • Ability to bring innovation and a learning orientation to programs and systems that advance racial, social, and economic justice. Asks questions and probes for root causes; sees underlying or hidden patterns; looks beyond the obvious to understand why barriers exist/problems occur.
  • Experience managing multiple priorities, organizing and prioritizing tasks, managing time efficiently, meeting deadlines, working independently, managing budgets, and collaborating with colleagues.
  • Creative and critical thinking, including experience holding large amounts of information about context and trends in a topic area, or for priority communities, or for a large geographic region, and experience drawing on that knowledge base to make connections and offer ideas about how to improve work.
  • Experience with or interest in learning various technology and software programs, including: Microsoft Office Suite, Google documents, Zoom, Salesforce and other grants management software, etc.
  • Active driver’s license, an essential component of the travel requirements of this role (see next section).

EXPECTED PROGRAM OFFICER TRAVEL

As an integral part of the program team, travel is an anticipated requirement for this role, involving participation in in-person gatherings like site visits and the annual Board retreat. Additionally, POs may be called upon to represent the Foundation at conferences or host Board and staff members attending program-related events.

Travel commitments are expected to range from 15% to 20% of a PO’s working time under standard circumstances. In summary:

  • Occasional travel is required.
  • 15% to 20% travel equates to approximately once per month.
  • A typical schedule of travel per year includes 9–10 trips, each 2–3 days long.
  • Travel days often require work outside of typical business hours.
  • Travel is by air and car. Maintaining an active driver’s license is required due to the nature of traveling within the region.
  • Travel is domestic, primarily in NWAF’s eight-state region, which includes travel to rural and remote parts of the region.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • The Northwest Area Foundation operates in a hybrid fashion. Employees are expected to be in the office at least 2 days per week, on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with the option to work from home up to 3 days per week in accordance with NWAF policies. The in-person work environment is an office setting with a designated workspace at the Foundation’s office in St. Paul, Minnesota.
  • This position requires regular use of a computer and other office equipment and communication technology such as, but not limited to, videoconferencing equipment, telephone, copy machine, and printer.
  • Work is performed in an office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes. Frequent use of office equipment including computers, printers, and copiers.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the principal duties and responsibilities of the position in accordance with applicable law and NWAF policies.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The Program Officer is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Program Director. NWAF offers a competitive and holistic rewards package that includes salary and benefits. The anticipated starting salary for this position is in the range of $100,000 – $115,000.

The actual starting salary will be commensurate with the years, breadth, and depth of relevant experience, education, certifications, credentials, special skills, accomplishments, and other factors relevant to the position.

NWAF’s benefits are generous and include:

  • Competitive compensation, including relocation support when applicable.
  • Strong medical, dental, and life insurance benefits for staff and their dependents with competitive monthly premiums and flexible spending accounts.
  • Minimum of four weeks of paid time off, and 12 floating holidays.
  • Retirement programs, including 403(b) matching at 50% of deferrals up to annual maximum of $5,000, with access to financial planning resources.
  • Money purchase pension plan, after one year of service, in which NWAF makes a generous contribution that vests over a four-year period.
  • Matching gift program for charitable donations one-to-one match up to $2,000.
  • Additional benefits such as an employee assistance plan, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

How to Apply

More information about Northwest Area Foundation may be found at: www.nwaf.org.

This search is being led by Cara Pearsall and Robert Diggs of NPAG. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s website by Friday, March 1, 2024. NPAG welcomes expressions of interest and/or nominations submitted via this form.

An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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

The above statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position. Job incumbents may be required to perform other functions not specifically addressed in this description.

Brookline, MA

Assistant Director, Special Fundraising Programs and Stewardship, Annual Giving, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

The Organization – Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

About Dana-Farber

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

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

Assistant Director, Special Fundraising Programs and Stewardship, Annual Giving

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Brookline, MA

Full Time

The Assistant Director manages three of Annual Giving’s special programs, which collectively raise over $2 million in revenue: Giving Pages, Dana-Farber Faculty and Staff Giving (as part of Workplace Giving), and President’s Circle stewardship and events. Giving Pages are online, personal fundraising webpages that raise funds for any research or programmatic area at Dana-Farber, in a similar fashion to peer-to-peer fundraising. Responsible for assisting the entire Division with reaching financial goals. Shares supervision of one Officer and one Assistant, and has oversight of the programs within these portfolios, including Annual Giving naming displays, raising $450K+ annually (including the Gene Display, Ripple Effect Displays, and Imagine Display).

The onboarding of this role will include a comprehensive training process which includes completion of online modules, shadowing colleagues, as well as hands-on learning experiences throughout the first calendar year in the role.

Embody Dana-Farber’s Core Values: Impact; Excellence; Compassion & Respect; Discovery; and Equity and Inclusion every day. Add value to the Dana-Farber community by seeking opportunities to collaborate across the Institute. Foster an ethical, positive, results-oriented culture founded on open communication.

Dana-Farber is currently undertaking an ambitious fundraising effort to change the future of cancer research and care: The Dana-Farber Campaign. This multibillion-dollar campaign is the largest in the Institute’s history and one of the largest ever in the U.S. focused solely on cancer. Philanthropy raised through The Dana-Farber Campaign is focused on accelerating the Institute’s strategic priorities by supporting revolutionary science, extraordinary care, exceptional expertise, and essential opportunities—helping us prevent, treat, and Defy Cancer.

Application Requirements: 

Resume and cover letter are required with application submission. If you wish to disclose your personal pronouns, please include them within your resume and cover letter submission.

Responsibilities:

Special Constituency Program Management

  • Manage all aspects of the Giving Pages program, responsible for raising $1.6M+ annually.
    • Conduct outreach and provide assistance to page creators, named fund donors, generated named funds donors, and principal investigators to build personalized fundraising pages and generate funds.
    • Monitor all newly created pages; set up restricted pages working with page creators and Fiscal & Regulatory Management.
    • Collaborate with philanthropy colleagues for training, assisting with special requests, and general program training.
    • Along with the Officer on team, oversee generated Annual Giving naming opportunities which utilize Giving Pages; create appeal codes, track giving progress and steward donors.
    • Coordinate with Philanthropy Communications and Digital Marketing to develop and execute marketing plan for the program.
    • Identify and assist with Giving Pages for VIP situations, including named fund donors and memorial situations.
  • Supervise DFCI faculty and staff giving, responsible for raising $250K+ annually.
    • Manage DFCI faculty and staff annual giving and work with other Division colleagues who work with employee giving such as the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk and Corporate Partnerships.
    • Serve on the internal planning committee for the Dana-Farber United Way Campaign.
    • Coordinate with Assistant Director working with corporate prospects on outreach to corporate constituency.
    • Assist with Dana-Farber’s faculty & staff Holiday Patient Assistance fundraising Initiative. Along with Associate Director, coordinate the set-up of departmental Giving Pages for the Holiday Patient Assistance initiative campaign; deposit gifts that come in offline; work with internal faculty and staff across the Institute to supporting the initiative as needed.
    • Liaise with colleagues in Fiscal and Regulatory Management regarding payroll deductions, promote giving to employees during Dana-Farber’s Giving Day and Giving Tuesday working with colleagues in Direct Marketing and Philanthropy Communications.
    • Collaborate with Philanthropy Communications and Digital Marketing to develop and execute internal employee and external donor marketing plans for the program.
    • Develop strategy, set solicitation timelines, conceptualize materials, assist in writing copy, and coordinate with Philanthropy Communications, and Information Services staff to conduct faculty and staff giving appeals by mail, email/web, telephone, and personal solicitation.
    • Assigned to faculty & staff donors under the $5K level and responsible for stewarding and sending solicitations throughout the year.

President’s Circle Stewardship and Event Management

  • Oversee stewardship of President’s Circle donors who contribute $10M+ annually to Annual Giving.
  • Coordinate logistics and planning for Annual Giving stewardship and cultivation event, President’s Circle Appreciation Night.
  • Coordinate additional stewardship for the President’s Circle and ensure that all benefits for President’s Circle and Corporate Leaders members are met.
  • Supervise the production and distribution of quarterly stewardship mailings and one Annual Giving event invitation mailing, in collaboration with Philanthropy Communications.
  • Assist with planning and execution of VIP lecture and recognition events as needed. Work with internal faculty and staff across the Institute to supporting the initiative as needed.

Prospect Management

  • Complete 90 donor visits, 1,500 moves, and make 20+ requests annually with the goal of furthering donor connection to programs and Dana-Farber, increasing revenue, and renewing donors into the President’s Circle ($1,500+).
  • Utilize direct mail, phone, email, or volunteers for solicitation or cultivation as appropriate.
  • Keep current with and be able to convey information about highlights and initiatives at Dana-Farber.
  • Participate in visits, asks, and stewardship of Annual Giving donors.
  • Conduct 50+ meetings with Institute staff to facilitate the Holiday Patient Assistance effort.

Stewardship

  • Participate in the stewardship of existing President’s Circle and Giving Page donors for the purpose of retention and increased giving; conduct 1,000 stewardship moves annually.
  • Respond to calls and visits from donors and prospects. Determine priority of the situation. Suggest response and refer to/inform supervisor as appropriate.

Supervise Staff

  • Together with Senior Director and Associate Director, manage one Assistant, Annual Giving Special Fundraising and Stewardship. Additionally co-manage one Officer with Associate Director, Special Fundraising Programs and Stewardship.
  • Supervise the strategy for the programs held within the Officer and Assistant position (Naming Opportunities, Workplace Giving, and Favors)

Reporting

  • Produce accurate and frequent reports on results and stewardship of above-mentioned special constituency programs and prospect pool.
  • Develop a working knowledge of fundraising databases and other management information and tracking systems used by the Division of Philanthropy to effectively update and report progress toward goals.
  • Coordinate with Information Systems staff to produce and update reports as needed.

 Other Activities as Needed    

  • Assist with impromptu projects and high-level stewardship situations when they arise.
  • Participate as needed in Division of Philanthropy team efforts, including solicitation strategy teams for key prospects and internal planning efforts. Ad-hoc projects. Other responsibilities as assigned. Responsible for assisting the entire department with reaching financial goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Reports to the Associate Director of Annual Giving, and shares management of one Assistant and one Officer. This position has program management responsibilities and will seek major decision-making authority from direct supervisors. Independent decision-making on day-to-day tasks and good judgment is required for dealing with Institute donors, trustees, vendors, senior staff, and confidential information.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required plus 5-7 years of experience in Philanthropy. Preference for candidates with previous Annual Giving and program management experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Excellent organizational skills, analytical skills, and attention to detail. Ability to work with a variety of constituencies, including donors, volunteers, and DFCI staff. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and philanthropy databases. Ability to work independently and be self-motivated. Excellent problem solving and reasoning skills. Demonstrated ability to meet fundraising goals and deadlines. Ability to work in a collegial manner with the Division of Philanthropy team in creating and implementing solicitation strategies.

Patient Contact:

No.

Working Conditions:

This position is considered remote, 0-1 days onsite at 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA each week. DFCI guidelines state that employees must reside in New England: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont.

Some local travel, primarily in MA.

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

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

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

DFCI DISCLAIMER:

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

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

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

*All benefits subject to Institute changes

We’re hiring! Learn more about working in the Division of Philanthropy and view all open positions.

How to Apply:

For more information and to apply, please visit: 
https://careers.dana-farber.org/assistant-director-special-fundraising-programs5

Troy, MI

Education Program Team Fellow, The Kresge Foundation

The Organization – The Kresge Foundation

The Kresge Foundation is one of the top 20 private philanthropic foundations in the United States and the only one focused exclusively on expanding equity and opportunities for people with low income in American Cities. With a $4 billion endowment and a staff of over 100 employees, the foundation deploys grants and social investments across arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and community development. The foundation’s state-of- the-art headquarters maintains an array of energy-efficient, water-conserving and health-promoting systems. The foundation also operates an office in Detroit’s Midtown district.

About the Education Team

The Education Program leads with equity as we work to help increase college access and success, advance economic mobility and strengthen urban communities. We do this by funding organizations and networks of institutions that prioritize improving the educational outcomes and experiences of students we care most about – people with low incomes, especially those living in cities, and underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, including first-generation, Black, Latino, Asian-Pacific Islander, Native American, veterans and immigrant students. We work across the country, but prioritize funding in: Kresge focus cities of Detroit, Memphis or New Orleans; cities within our Education Program focus states of California, Florida, Michigan, and Texas; other large cities or state-wide initiatives; and South Africa, the only country where Kresge makes grants outside of the U.S.

The Education Program’s 2024 priorities include support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, our student success work with South African higher education institutions, college student voting and civic engagement work, and the field’s response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on race-conscious admissions. The Fellow will be fully embedded in the team and work alongside Program staff to review grant requests, help manage and learn from relationships with grantee partners, conduct analysis and qualitative research to inform the team’s strategies and assist with project management.

About the position

The Program Team Fellow is responsible for the planning and implementation of team and cross-team efforts and practices that support the foundation’s work nationally and on-the-ground in American cities to strengthen the social, economic fabric of individuals and communities. The Fellow will work in partnership with a program team to manage projects, conduct research and analysis to inform strategies, and lead projects associated with the program team’s priorities. The Fellow will gain insight into the social sector, institutional philanthropy, community development, and cross-team strategies to advance racial equity through their work, by supporting the implementation of initiatives, participating in team projects, mentoring relationships, and cohort-based learning opportunities.

The Fellow will be a part of a larger cohort of fellows and is expected to live and work in the Detroit-metro area starting August 2024 in order to effectively participate in the fellowship.

This role is a term-limited two-year appointment, with the option of a one-year extension.

Primary responsibilities:

Project Management & Team Operations

·         Serve as a project manager and coordinator for the programmatic team, keeping current with tasks for each activity, including dates and deliverables, meeting agendas, and notes.

·         Support and/or lead specific projects that contribute to program team goals.

·         Coordinate assigned program team participation in activities as assigned, such as lunch and learns, program forums, and projects related to intersecting issues.

·         Coordinate and support key internal team processes such as strategy and initiative development, goal/objective setting, budgeting, and work planning.

·         Develop agendas and support team meetings.

·         Prepare key materials for presentations and meetings.

Research & Analysis:

·         Conduct research and analysis as assigned that inform team initiatives and overall strategy.

·         Synthesize information from grantee partners to identify key lessons that should be shared with the field and applied to team strategies.

·         Support the development of clear, concise written communications (including memos, briefs and presentations) for a range of audiences including foundation leadership and its board of directors.

·         Act as point of contact for portions of work including convenings, research, and knowledge exchange.

Grantmaking & Relationship Management

·         Assist in the team’s review of grant requests, preparation of grant recommendations, and other duties as assigned in service to the program’s objectives.

·         In partnership with the team’s Program Officers, participate in grantee-partner engagement and relationships as requested by team.

·         Plan, travel to, and participate in conferences, convenings and site visits with grantees and funding partners.

Other Responsibilities:

·         Gain understanding of philanthropy and specific sector areas (e.g., community development, education, health, etc.) and its role in social sector change.

·         Pursue career goals through professional development and mentorship, while developing ideas, planning for, and securing post-fellowship opportunities.

·         Participate in learning activities with other Kresge Fellows, such as leadership training, skills workshops, and other structured curriculum.

·         Share collective responsibility for achieving objectives of the assigned program team.

·         Demonstrate a strong commitment to the foundation’s mission and values and demonstrate that commitment in daily interactions.

·         Explore equity and its centrality to the work.

·         Participate in scheduled team and foundation events to strengthen collaboration and enhance the overall work experience.

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s Degree required, with a preference for candidates with coursework experience or degree(s) in areas related to higher education, public policy, educational equity or philanthropic studies.

·         Two years of experience in related fields.

·         Demonstrated interest in community development, the social sector, and college access and success for low income and students of color.

Skills:

·         Strong project management skills and the ability to chart one’s own direction collaboratively; takes initiative.

·         Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve problems creatively using qualitative and quantitative data to drive decision-making.

·         Strong written and oral presentation skills to effectively communicate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including executive team members.

·         Strong team orientation, including the ability to collaborate effectively within and across teams and departments to reach common goals.

·         Effective time management skills, with demonstrated ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload in a fast-paced environment.

·         Ability to work with many personalities and successfully understand and work within organizational culture.

·         Strong customer service orientation for engaging with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and partners.

·         Brings an intersectional lens to their work and can understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures and experiences.

·         Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.

Values:

·         Commitment to expanding equity and opportunities for low-income people.

·         Commitment to the Foundation’s vision and values (stewardship, respect, equity, creativity, partnership, and opportunity) with the ability to demonstrate that commitment in daily interactions.

·         Take a learning stance.

This position is full-time. The salary for this position is $75,000 per year.

The application deadline for this position is Midnight EST on March 12, 2024.

This position is located in Troy, Michigan and currently has a hybrid schedule.  Tuesday and Wednesday are the standard in-office days, however, there may be times when you will have to adjust the days based on work needs.

This position requires travel for foundation activities, events and professional development activities.

Some of the benefits include:

·         Health, dental, vision and life insurance

·         Paid time off

·         Half day Fridays

·         401k and 401k matching

·         Tuition reimbursement

·         Life, accident and disability insurance

Kresge is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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How to Apply:

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https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=87274f4c-cc7a-4ce9-97ab-d86186933f96&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=899545&source=CC2&lang=en_US

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