Chicago, IL

Executive Director, The Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society

The Organization – The Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society

The Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society (“IWS”), founded 118 years ago, is a diverse member-driven organization with an abiding commitment to assuring the health and well-being of children.  It is a volunteer-driven organization committed to unlocking the potential of every child, with the continued generous support of the community, volunteers, and donors. IWS provides a safety net to more than 3,500 children (ages birth to 21) served each year with more than 10,000 visits to the IWS Children’s Clinic. Services provided include pediatric, dental, behavioral health and other programs such as Portable Dental program providing limited preventative services in a school setting, Giving Library gifting new or gently used books, Pet Therapy and Seasonal activities, health education programming and additional services to support patients and families.  Patients come from 26 different communities with the largest number coming from the contiguous Austin community. Most patients (91%) are enrolled in Illinois’ All Kids Assist Medicaid or Medicaid Managed Care and the rest pay for services on a modest sliding fee scale, but care is always provided regardless of ability to pay. On March 2, 2022, the IWS moved all operations to a new building which brings the opportunity to serve greater numbers of children and expand programming.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will provide strategic, creative, collaborative leadership to achieve the organization’s mission and will have leadership over IWS and its future. This will include oversight of programs, staff, members, volunteers, financial operations, institutional development, and human resources. It is of utmost importance to create a culture that embraces change and openness to strategies that will support attracting a broader base of supporters and volunteers. The new leader will spearhead membership activities, communications, program development and will manage and grow strategic partnerships.

The Executive Director currently has nine direct reports and is ultimately responsible for approximately 30 full and part-time employees. The Executive Director may alter the leadership structure to better serve the organization. Experience in a senior leadership role where they have either reported directly to or worked closely with a Board of Directors or equivalent governing body is expected. Experience with volunteer, or member-driven organizations would be ideal. We seek individuals with knowledge of business and financial principles applicable to nonprofit organizations, including development, fundraising and budget management. The ideal candidate is bilingual.  Master’s Degree (or equivalent experience) required, with a focus in a health-related field such as nursing, public health, health administration, etc.

SALARY & BENEFITS

$130,000 – $150,000 plus competitive benefits, including medical and dental insurance.
Paid time off and paid holidays. Flexible work environment.

How To Apply

Submit here: Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society – Executive Director – Noetic Search – Career Page (applytojob.com)

New York, NY

Vice President of Finance, Astraea Lesbian Foundation For Justice

The Organization – Astraea Lesbian Foundation For Justice

About the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice

The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice is the only philanthropic organization working exclusively to advance LGBTQI+ human rights around the globe. They support brilliant and brave grantee partners in the U.S. and internationally who challenge oppression and seed change. Astraea works for racial, economic, social, and gender justice because we all deserve to live our lives freely, without fear, and with dignity.

For 45 years, Astraea’s funding in the United States has responded to calls for full and radical queer, trans, and intersex liberation. Astraea believes that the most radical work is overwhelmingly led by Two-Spirit (2s), LGBTQI+, and Black, Indigenous or people of color who lead from an intersectional vision. These communities are fighting for survival in a country facing rising threats of fascism, a disturbing trend that continues to use state violence and surveillance to silence voices and dreams.

Likewise, the rise of populist anti-gender movements remains a significant threat to the collective safety and progress of global LGBTQI+ communities. One important way Astraea counters this is to support and fund strategies to collaborate across borders and sectors and focus international funding on bridge-building. In 2022, over 83% of international grantmaking went to organizations in countries with obstructed, repressed, and closing civil societies, which are often a primary target of anti-gender movements.

Astraea’s grantees build power by coming together through a variety of strategies and coalitions to make tangible change in people’s lives. Throughout our history and into our future, they are building the foundation for just and inclusive environments at the local and international levels. From providing critical public health services and guidance to advocating for legal rights and recognition, Astraea’s grantee partners are constantly working to create brighter stronger futures for people everywhere. In 2022, Astraea granted $5.9 million to 230 partners in 55 countries.

The Mission

Astraea’s mission is to fuel local and global movements that shift power to LGBTQI+ people and organizations pursuing social justice and human rights. They advance their mission by providing support in the form of grantmaking, philanthropic advocacy, communications, and capacity building.

As funders, Astraea believes it is their responsibility to not only resource movements through grantmaking, but also to support them to grow and thrive through capacity-strengthening, accompaniment, and advocacy for their brilliant work across philanthropy. By building deep relationships with their grantees, peers, and donors, Astraea works to create stronger ecosystems and understand what they need to remain resilient, fight back against exclusion and repression, and care for themselves and each other.

Organizational Highlights

Founded in: 1977

Revenue $17.4 million

Board of Directors: 10

Staff: 42

Headquarters: New York, NY

Position Overview

The Position

The Vice President of Finance (VPF) will steward Astraea’s financial health and lead in standardizing fiscal operations and developing organizational fiscal policies and processes. The VP of Finance is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and is essential in developing the organization’s strategic goals and ensuring fiscal responsibility at all levels. Overseeing a five-person finance team, the VP of Finance is responsible for directing the financial and budgetary operations of the Foundation, including creating transparent and effective practices, and implementing accounting procedures and reporting that conforms to generally accepted accounting principles. Essential responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the Executive Team and Board of Directors to implement a financial vision, maintain the organization’s financial health, and ensure effective operations in line with Astraea’s organizational values and funding principles;

• Lead the annual budgeting process, working collaboratively with Executive Team members and team leads to align annual financial plans with the organization’s long-term strategic goals;

• Oversee risk management; manage short-term cash flow and asset investment, and oversee long-term financial planning and forecasting;

• Provide strategic recommendations based on financial analysis and projections, including:

– Analyze trends and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to senior management, the Board Finance Committee and the Board of Directors;

– Forecast return on investment (ROI) for current and future programs;

– Inform key stakeholders of financial status and investments.

• Represent the Foundation externally to financial partners, acting as liaison to banking and investment advisors, auditors, and other relevant institutions.

Audit, Budgets, and Reports

• Manage relationship with external accounting firm for annual audits;

• Coordinate audit activities, including providing staff guidance in fulfilling responsibilities to prepare for and deliver necessary documents for the auditing process;

• Ensure the accurate and successful completion of required government reports, including preparing schedules and ensuring the accuracy of the IRS Form 990;

• Produce monthly and quarterly financial reports for Executive Team and Board review;

• Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and utility of financial and management reporting to funders.

Compliance and Controls

• Oversee the development and maintenance of financial policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard the organization’s assets and ensure sound financial management;

• Oversee cash flow tracking and projections by revenue stream and report to the Executive Team and the Board of Directors as requested;

• Supervise the maintenance and reconciliation of general ledger accounts;

• Oversee month-end close process, ensuring accuracy of accounting entries, revenue and expense recognition, and proper capitalization of assets;

• Work with the Awards Management team to move resources efficiently and securely to partners.

Staff Management and Collaboration

• Supervise and coach direct reports through consistent feedback channels, engage in Astraea’s performance management processes, and monitor team goals, activities, operations, and performance;

• Collaborate with Executive and Management teams to design workflows that improve overall operational efficiency within the Finance team and across the organization;

• Act as a resource across the organization to build knowledge and support for the successful application and implementation of new finance policies and procedures;

• Work with other Executive Team members to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, policies, and regulations, and find cost-effective solutions in a remote work environment.

The Opportunity

This is a remarkable opportunity for a strategic finance leader with a deep understanding of cross-departmental systems to join a dynamic team that is transforming a complex organization. A change agent with a demonstrated ability to integrate and collaborate across departments will thrive in this role.

Position Overview

The Position

Reports to:  Executive Director

Leads: A team of five

Oversees:  Assistant Controller and Associate Director, Grants & Compliance

Manages: $17.4 million budget

Lives: Anywhere in the United States

Professional Requirements

The new VP of Finance will bring a customer service approach to the Finance Department. They will be a collaborative leader invested in coaching colleagues to sharpen their financial learning edges and committed to building bridges across departments. The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated leadership experience in senior-level finance or accounting positions, preferably in a non-profit organization;

• Experience managing finance (accounting, budget, control, and reporting) for complex organizations with multiple funding sources, including government contracts;

• Knowledge of federal, state, and fiscal laws and regulations related to non-profit organizational management;

• Experience managing diverse team members through visionary leadership that promotes feedback channels, accountability, growth, collaboration, and team building;

• Excellent knowledge of data analysis, risk management, and forecasting methods;

• Demonstrated experience with accounting and financial management software; expertise in MS Excel is required;

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines, and develop creative solutions;

• Experience working in complex international organizations is highly valued;

• Government contract and federal audit experience is strongly preferred;

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields (e.g., business administration, finance, accounting) or equivalent work experience; CPA certification is ideal.

Essential Qualities

The new VP of Finance will be resolutely anti-racist and unwavering in their commitment to operationalizing racial equity in all aspects of this role. They will be invigorated by the complexities of Astraea’s programs and culture and passionate about cultivating justice within the Finance Department and across the Foundation.

Personal Characteristics

We are seeking an inquisitive leader who is interested in gaining a deep understanding of Astraea’s programs and the critical role of grassroots LGBTQI+ movements in the fight for full and radical queer, trans, and intersex liberation. The new VP of Finance will have a passion for Astraea’s mission as a public foundation and queer feminist fund. The ideal candidate will bring the following qualities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to articulate a clear vision for social justice using a gender and racial justice lens;

• Ability to work and communicate with diverse audiences and multiple stakeholders;

• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality;

• Understanding and acceptance of Astraea’s core values and guiding principles as a social justice funder;

• Comfort with talking about identities such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex characteristics, class, ability, or gender in plain, specific terms;

• Commitment to and knowledge of issues facing domestic and global LGBTQI+, feminist, and racial, economic, and gender justice movements.

Compensation

Astraea determines staff salaries and benefits based on the organization’s internal philosophy and pay equity. In keeping with this practice, the salary for this position will be determined based on these principles and the level of education, knowledge, skills, and experience the incumbent for this role possesses. In the executive tier in which this position sits, the target annual compensation for this position is $170,000.

Astraea’s competitive benefits package includes comprehensive insurance coverage, flexible hours, floating holidays, and resources for professional development. In addition to a generous PTO policy, Astraea observes a one-week organizational pause in the summer and a two-week pause at the end of the year.

The Foundation also provides a 401(k) plan and matches up to 50% of the first 4% of employee contributions. Additional annual elective employer contributions are budget-dependent.

Location

Although Astraea’s staff works from locations around the world, the new VP of Finance is required to live in the United States and have a valid U.S. work authorization.

As a member of the Executive Team, the VP of Finance is expected to participate in regular, in-person meetings at the Foundation’s offices in NYC.

For candidates who prefer to work on-site, Astraea’s primary office is located in New York City. Remote work is supported for those who do not live in the NYC metro area.

Contact

Please submit a résumé and original cover letter that describes your interest in the organization’s mission and qualifications through the application portal on our website, https://apptrkr.com/4980927.

Michelle Kristel, Managing Partner 
McCormack + Kristel 
1740 Broadway, 15th Floor 
New York, NY 10019 
Phone: 212.531.5003 | Fax: 212.203.9599 
Email: search@mccormackkristel.com
Website: www.mccormackkristel.com

All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. Please note that your education, dates of employment, and other information will be verified prior to an offer.

McCormack + Kristel works only with equal opportunity employers. The Astraea Foundation seeks to actively and affirmatively build a qualified pool of applicants that includes representation from groups who have traditionally been excluded, underrepresented, or discriminated against.

The Astraea Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer. Their policy is to select, place, train and promote the best-qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience to provide equal opportunity for all our staff members in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal law, and without regard to non-work-related factors such as sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, economic status, personal appearance including height and weight, HIV serostatus, sex characteristics, family responsibility, matriculation, political affiliation or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the application and interview process, please express that with your cover letter and resume submission.

Virtual

Director of Membership and Programs, Funders Together to End Homelessness

The Organization – Funders Together to End Homelessness

Our Mission: Funders Together to End Homelessness mobilizes its members to use philanthropy’s voice, influence, and financial capital to end homelessness by creating and advancing lasting solutions that are grounded in racial and housing justice, driven by love and disruption, and centering people with lived expertise.

About Funders Together: Funders Together to End Homelessness is the only philanthropic membership organization devoted to ending homelessness in the United States. We serve as a vehicle for members to be part of a broader movement and bring greater financial and intellectual resources to end homelessness and move toward housing justice, and we support the field of philanthropy by providing critical learning and networking opportunities around best practices and innovation to ensure investments are maximized.

Position Overview

Please find the complete position description, including details about experience requirements and salary, on Funders Together’s website. 

The Director of Membership and Programs is a relationship-builder, dot-connector, and trusted sounding board in the organization and the field. They lead the development and implementation of the membership strategy and activities (recruitment, retention, and engagement) for the organization and serve as a key point of contact for members across the country. They also lead the development of our programmatic strategy and execute programming (convenings, webinars, networking events, etc.) for the organization. A successful Director of Membership and Programs builds strong relationships with members, understands members’ interests, and serves as a resource to members. They design and implement programming that is visionary, timely, applicable for our unique audience and understand how membership informs programming and vice versa.

Membership

  • Lead the development of a membership strategy for the organization that identifies specific membership goals, priorities, and activities for engaging and recruiting members.
  • Deepen and sustain member engagement by serving as a key point of contact for members and customizing support based on a deep understanding of members’ goals, objectives, and needs within Funders Together and for their community.
  • Identify mutually beneficial ways for Funders Together and members to support each other’s’ goals by keeping apprised of member interests and activities and understanding how Funders Together’s and members’ work overlap or align.
  • Research and recruit funders working in homelessness, housing, or intersectional issue areas, with the dual goals of increasing membership revenue and building a stronger network of philanthropy committed to advancing housing justice.
  • Support Funders Together staff and board in engaging new or prospective members by sharing regular membership updates and assessments of member, including but not limited to membership numbers, revenue, engagement data, priorities, talking points and materials, and assessments of membership activities.
  • Serve as the manager for the Membership and Knowledge Coordinator, who supports the membership renewal process, membership knowledge management, and membership administrative tasks.

Programs

  • Create an annual programming strategy that articulates a learning arc that balances visionary housing justice work with applicable steps for philanthropy and identifies programmatic goals for the organization.
  • Design and execute programming that pushes philanthropy to advance racial and housing justice, speaks to members’ needs and interests, and shares timely and emerging work in housing and homelessness. This programming includes, but is not limited to, two annual signature in-person events, 1-2 webinars or funder calls per month, designing resources (recommendations, blog posts, etc.) in partnership with colleagues, and other network-building activities.
  • Lead the design and project management for the Funders Forum and Funders Institute, our two annual in-person convenings, including but not limited to, session content, speaker identification, event logistics, and internal project coordination.
  • Develop partnerships with other issue-based and regional philanthropy serving organizations (PSOs) and field partners to design programming and engage members across interest areas or geographic regions.
  • In partnership with the Programs and Communications Manager, engage members as program speakers or participants, plan programming logistics, and effectively communicate about Funders Together’s work.
  • In partnership with the Chief Strategy Officer, co-lead or support new or existing communities of practice, such as Foundations for Racial Equity (FRE), and other potential learning communities.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Guide and support Board of Directors in engaging existing or prospective members.
  • Lead board Membership Committee meetings and co-lead Program Committee meetings in partnership with the Director of Networks.

How To Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@funderstogether.org. In your cover letter, please describe how you would apply your specific experience and skills to the responsibilities of this position. Cover letters can be addressed to Stephanie Chan, Chief Strategy Officer.

Cary, NC

Director of Development, CORRAL Riding Academy

The Organization – CORRAL Riding Academy

About the Organization 
CORRAL is a faith-motivated, non-profit that acts as an intervention program for adolescent girls in high-risk situations in the Triangle Area. Participants may be “high-risk” due to socioeconomic status, trauma such as neglect, abuse, or, more frequently, a combination of these situations. CORRAL pairs high-risk girls between the ages of 11 and 18 with rescued horses to promote healing, transformational growth, and ultimately, lasting life change. Programming is intended as a long-term intervention and includes only the uppermost standards of literacy and academic tutoring, vocational training, and equine assisted therapy programs, as well as individual and group mental health sessions.

CORRAL aims to serve the highest risk girls in our community. Among those risk factors is the influence of systemic racism. As members of a marginalized population, young people of color are statistically more likely to have negative health, academic and economic outcomes. Understanding this context, CORRAL bears the same responsibility to heal the trauma our girls have experienced due to systemic racism just as much as more commonly understood forms of trauma.

Led by a twelve-member Board of Directors and a staff of twenty, CORRAL’s annual operating budget is approximately $1.7 million. Programming is provided at no cost to participants and is fully funded by individual donations and grants.

Position Overview

The Opportunity
CORRAL Riding Academy is seeking an experienced nonprofit leader to drive development strategy, cultivate meaningful donor relationships, and champion a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. The Director of Development will be responsible for managing a portfolio of major donors, development operations and administration, prospect research and donor stewardship, and grant writing and program management. This position serves as the backbone of CORRAL’s stakeholder relationships, ensuring the execution of strategy and compliance to all donor policies and procedures.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development supervises a full-time marketing manager, as well as contracted and volunteer teams supporting grants, events, and donor stewardship.

The successful candidate is an enthusiastic fundraiser, natural relationship builder, and people-first leader that thrives working in a fast-paced environment with a high level of autonomy. This individual will not only be a strategist and visionary but also will execute on strategic development plans.

What will you do as CORRAL’s Director of Development? 

Fundraising

  • Collaborate with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to implement a strategic development plan to meet the annual and long-range revenue goals of the organization.
  • Actively cultivate and nurture relationships with current and prospective individual, corporate, and foundation donors, pursuing revenue growth and increased donor investment.
  • Oversee the Annual Giving Campaign including marketing and communications, online giving campaigns, and direct mail solicitations, etc.
  • Oversee corporate and foundation grant applications and reports and ongoing relationships.
  • Identify and solicit sponsorships of CORRAL events. Oversee sponsorship benefits to ensure that marketing and sponsor needs are met.

External Relationships/Events 

  • Encourage a development culture by fostering the active involvement and participation of the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers to successfully oversee Annual Giving Campaign goals and year-round stewardship activities.
  • Execute annual donor stewardship events, including all aspects of sponsorships and attendance and volunteer management.
  • Act as a community representative, attending cultural, civic, and professional events.

Development Management & Administration 

  • Supervise and coach development team members.
  • Prepare and administer yearly annual revenue and expense budget.
  • Manage donor recognition and stewardship program to retain donors and encourage increased engagement.
  • Utilize Salesforce to support strategic donor cultivation and solicitation; and to prepare campaign management reports, campaign forecasting, prospect tracking, etc.
  • Maintain Development Policies and Procedures document, ensure accurate and timely gift record-keeping, management of database, and all donor records and communications.

About the Organization 
CORRAL is a faith-motivated, non-profit that acts as an intervention program for adolescent girls in high-risk situations in the Triangle Area. Participants may be “high-risk” due to socioeconomic status, trauma such as neglect, abuse, or, more frequently, a combination of these situations. CORRAL pairs high-risk girls between the ages of 11 and 18 with rescued horses to promote healing, transformational growth, and ultimately, lasting life change. Programming is intended as a long-term intervention and includes only the uppermost standards of literacy and academic tutoring, vocational training, and equine assisted therapy programs, as well as individual and group mental health sessions.

CORRAL aims to serve the highest risk girls in our community. Among those risk factors is the influence of systemic racism. As members of a marginalized population, young people of color are statistically more likely to have negative health, academic and economic outcomes. Understanding this context, CORRAL bears the same responsibility to heal the trauma our girls have experienced due to systemic racism just as much as more commonly understood forms of trauma.

Led by a twelve-member Board of Directors and a staff of twenty, CORRAL’s annual operating budget is approximately $1.7 million. Programming is provided at no cost to participants and is fully funded by individual donations and grants.

Want to know more? Visit CORRAL’s website at https://corralriding.org/.

Key lived experiences, attributes, and skillsets sought in the Director of Development 

  • Progressive, leadership level experience in development and/or nonprofit management
  • Successful track record of supervising employees and volunteers
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
  • Experience using Salesforce or similar donor management software
  • High proficiency in the Google Suites platform including, but not limited to email, sheets, slides, docs, drive etc. Knowledge of Microsoft Suites is transferable.
  • Personal commitment to and knowledge of diversity, inclusion, and racial equity for people of color and marginalized communities with a solid commitment to ensuring diversity within the CORRAL’s volunteer force.
  • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Think you are CORRAL’s next Director of Development? 

To apply, click on the link to the Director of Development position profile at ArmstrongMcGuire.com/jobs. You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and professional references. Please provide all requested information to be considered. In case of any technical problems, contact talent@armstrongmcguire.com. No phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email or directly from third-party posting sites. Review of candidates will begin in February and continue until the position is filled.

Salary is commensurate with the requirements of the position and begins in the $80K range.

Benefits include employer matching medical, dental and vision benefits, an employer paid life and long-term disability benefit and the ability to contribute to a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) after a required waiting period. CORRAL also offers an unlimited PTO policy requiring employees to take a minimum of 20 days off and 13 paid holidays during each calendar year.

CORRAL is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at CORRAL—it is the foundation of what we do. We are committed to walking with ALL stakeholders on a journey of anti-racism. We are fully focused on equity and justice. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

About Armstrong McGuire 
Armstrong McGuire is a leading executive search, fundraising and strategic advising firm that believes in unlocking the potential of nonprofit leaders and the communities they serve. Founded in 2004, our diverse team of advisors works with clients and leaders to align strategy, optimize operations, build capacity, and lead nationwide searches that bring supremely talented individuals to high-impact organizations. Learn more about our services in talent acquisition, fundraising counsel, and strategic planning.

How To Apply

To apply, click on the link to the Director of Development position profile at ArmstrongMcGuire.com/jobs. You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and professional references. Please provide all requested information to be considered. In case of any technical problems, contact talent@armstrongmcguire.com. No phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email or directly from third-party posting sites. Review of candidates will begin in February and continue until the position is filled.

New York, NY

Director, Corporate Relations, National Audubon Society

The Organization – National Audubon Society

The National Audubon Society is a nonprofit conservation organization that protects birds and the places they need today and tomorrow. We work throughout the Americas towards a future where birds thrive because Audubon is a powerful, diverse, and ever-growing force for conservation. Audubon has more than 700 staff working across the hemisphere and more than 1.5 million active supporters.

North America has lost three billion birds since 1970, and more than 500 bird species are at risk of extinction across Latin America and the Caribbean. Birds act as early warning systems about the health of our environment, and they tell us that birds – and our planet – are in crisis. Together as one Audubon, we are working to alter the course of climate change and habitat loss, leading to healthier bird populations and reversing current trends in biodiversity loss. We do this by implementing on-the-ground conservation, partnering with local communities, influencing public and corporate policy, and building community.

Audubon is committed to a culture of workplace excellence, where our talented and diverse staff are deeply engaged with a strong sense of belonging. The birds Audubon pledges to protect differ in color, size, behavior, geographical preference, and countless other ways. By honoring and celebrating the equally remarkable diversity of the human species, Audubon brings new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work throughout the hemisphere.

Position Overview

The Director of Corporate Relations will serve as a key member of the Development Team. The Director joins Audubon at an exciting time, as we look to significantly grow our relationships with leading corporations throughout the Western Hemisphere. The Director is both that of a player and coach. Audubon is an entrepreneurial environment and, particularly as our corporate engagement evolves, it will be critical that the Director is a self-starter, comfortable working in ambiguity, and experienced in building and executing new initiatives. The Director will carry a portfolio of six-, seven-, and eight-figure prospects and be expected to provide guidance and coaching to colleagues (development, conservation, executive, etc.) around their own engagement with corporate partners. This position reports to the Vice President of Corporate, Foundation, and Strategic Partnerships.

Compensation:

$140,000-$150,000 / year

Essential Functions

  • Develop and manage a portfolio of corporate supporters and prospects, primarily capable of making $100K+ to $1M+ investments in Audubon, and shepherd them through the moves management process.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to significantly grow Audubon’s corporate support over the next 3-5 years.
  • Focus on new business development to identify top prospects for comprehensive, layered corporate partnerships including corporate giving, corporate foundation support, marketing partnerships, employee volunteerism, impact investments and/or other innovative financial models, and in-kind support.
  • Partner with the Marketing team to identify opportunities for brand partnerships and cause marketing relationships. Develop and implement strategies to bring these new relationships to life.
  • Partner with Development and Conservation colleagues throughout the Western Hemisphere to develop and expand upon a menu of corporate sponsorship opportunities, including employee engagement packages, that provide companies a way to achieve their CSR goals while satisfying Audubon’s conversation priorities.
  • Work with development and marketing colleagues to develop concepts, proposals, reports, pitch decks, stewardship materials, etc., for corporate supporters.
  • Develop a strong knowledge of Audubon’s strategic flight plan and conservation priorities at local, regional, national, and international levels.
  • Represent Audubon at events as needed (e.g. industry conferences, etc.).

Qualifications and Experience

  • Approximately 10 years of relevant work experience particularly in the corporate philanthropy sector.
  • Experience working at large national and/or international NGOs is desirable.
  • Experience and/or knowledge of corporate sustainability and/or CSR models within the conservation space is desirable.
  • Demonstrated track record of developing significant ($500K to $1M+) corporate partnerships in a nonprofit environment.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environment.
  • The position requires high levels of professionalism, collegiality, self-motivation, organization, and familiarity with the goals and objectives of Audubon.
  • A proven track record of achieving both quantitative and qualitative goals. Success leading, building, and growing fundraising programs.
  • Ability to collaborate and partner effectively throughout the organization.
  • Strong management skills and proven ability to work effectively within a team and influence people who do not report to you.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • A demonstrated commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.
  • Excellent relationship management, communication, and writing skills.
  • Willing and able to travel to perform the job responsibilities, estimated as ~25% of the time but will vary based on where employee lives and how our corporate portfolio evolves.

How To Apply

https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/5619/director%2c-corporate-relations/job

Fully Remote

Executive Director, Disability & Philanthropy Forum

The Organization – Disability & Philanthropy Forum

Founded in 2019 by the Ford Foundation and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Disability & Philanthropy Forum is a philanthropic-mobilizing organization created in response to calls to action by the disability community to address gaps in disability representation in philanthropy and funding. Now fiscally sponsored by the Proteus Fund, the Forum has evolved to fill a void in the philanthropic sector. The Forum mobilizes philanthropy to dismantle ableism in the field by increasing funding for disability inclusion, rights, and justice; amplifying the leadership of disabled people in the philanthropic sector; and educating philanthropic organizations on building a culture of inclusion.

The Disability & Philanthropy Forum fulfills its mission by utilizing programmatic strategies of Learning, Philanthropic Advocacy, and Peer Networks. The mission is achieved through the Forum’s three main strategies:

  1. Building a learning ladder of programs and resources that help funders increase disability inclusion and deepen their commitment to disability rights and justice;
  2. Advocating for disability rights and justice within philanthropy while building systems of accountability to monitor progress; and
  3. Sustaining peer networks at all levels in philanthropy, from program and support staff to CEOs.

With the Forum’s support, philanthropic leaders and staff are beginning to incorporate disability inclusion into their operations and grantmaking and are transforming philanthropy through their collective commitment.

To learn more, please visit the Disability & Philanthropy Forum’s website.

Position Overview

The Disability & Philanthropy Forum seeks its next Executive Director to carry forward the organization’s mission and strategic plan and to usher the organization through a period of transformation. The Forum’s next Executive Director will spearhead the organization’s outreach to achieve greater levels of influence, impact, and recognition in the philanthropic sector. The Executive Director will play a critical role in elevating the Forum’s brand as a leader and resource for disability inclusion in the philanthropic sector and growing the organization into a financially sustainable philanthropy-serving organization with diverse sources of income within five years.

The Executive Director will provide sound fiscal leadership, staff leadership and supervision, program and operational oversight, and external relations. They will lead the charge to advance disability inclusion across the philanthropy sector, build paid organizational membership, and grow the network of Disability Inclusion Pledge signatories. They will be responsible for working with the Governance and Advisory Committees to establish and realize strategic goals, foster relationships with Forum members and external partners, and implement diversified fundraising strategies.

The Executive Director must be a hands-on and collaborative leader who is comfortable actualizing a highly visible role in the disability and philanthropic communities. The Executive Director will serve as the Forum’s preeminent ambassador who can combine their profound knowledge of the philanthropic sector with their experience in/knowledge of the disability community to bring the philanthropic sector on a collective journey toward disability inclusion, rights and ultimately, justice. The Executive Director must be an extremely effective communicator who can represent the Forum across various audiences and venues.

The search for the Disability & Philanthropy Forum’s next Executive Director is being conducted by LaCire. Application instructions can be found in the To Apply section of this document.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Outreach and Expansion

●       Grow and maintain the Forum’s membership and peer networks by building meaningful and authentic relationships with foundation and philanthropy-serving organization (PSO) leaders, and professionals in philanthropic and grantmaking institutions. Maintain a responsive posture toward the interests and needs of current and future members.

●       Nurture, expand, and serve as the primary liaison to the Forum’s key stakeholder groups, including the Forum’s founding peer network, the Presidents’ Council (which is currently composed of 17 foundation CEOs), and others. Collaborate with the Presidents’ Council Co-chairs and the Disability Inclusion Fund at Borealis Philanthropy to encourage and support Council members as donors, and to oversee planning for two annual meetings (one in-person and one virtual) focused on education and accountability.

●       Cultivate the Forum’s work to uplift and support the efforts of Presidents’ Council members and Disability Inclusion Pledge signatories in advancing disability inclusion, rights, and justice.

●       Works towards aligning Forum members and Peer Networks around key disability inclusion issues where the philanthropic community can have an impact. These issues include educational barriers, healthcare disparities, employment issues, disability and diversity, legal and policy gaps, and more.

●       Advocate for philanthropy to engage in learning and collective action around issues identified by the disability community.

●       Deftly maintain, cultivate, and leverage relationships with key decision-makers across multiple stakeholder groups.

●       Expertly bring together diverse networks and communities, both within and outside the Forum’s network, and facilitate cross-pollination between various groups and identities.

●       Grow and diversify the organization’s funding base through new and innovative partnerships and build robust, trusting relationships with key funders.

●       Oversee the development of new organizational membership products and programming, ensuring they align with the Forum’s vision and core values, and ensure the continued offering of exceptional programs and services to Forum members.

Financial and Organizational Management

●       Manage relationship with fiscal sponsor, Proteus Fund.

●       Prepare the organization’s annual budget. Monitor monthly spending and review monthly financials with the Forum’s fiscal sponsor, Proteus Fund.

●       Prepare, develop, edit, and submit grant proposals, reports, and other donor communications (including grant budgets) alongside the organization’s grant writing consultant. Work with staff to ensure timely grant spend down and to adjust plans accordingly, and work with Proteus Fund, consultants, and staff to ensure appropriate financial and narrative reporting.

●       Develop and manage long-term revenue streams and business models to support programs, activities, operations, and new initiatives.

●       Oversee all business and HR operations in coordination with the Proteus Fund. Develop, implement, and refine operational policies, procedures, practices, and guidelines as needed to customize them for the Forum.

●       Serve as primary liaison to Governance and Advisory Committee and Presidents’ Council and prepare for their meetings, including developing agendas and overseeing meeting logistics, materials, presentations, and communications.

Advocacy and External Leadership

●       Serve as the chief ambassador for the Forum and a notable “philanthropic mobilizer” who can rouse foundations and philanthropic leaders around the organization’s mission and purpose.

●       Serve as a key thought leader in the philanthropic and disability communities who stays up to date on relevant policy and advocacy issues surrounding disability rights, inclusion, and justice. This leader will communicate and write publicly to make effective connections between disability inclusion, social change, and philanthropic priorities.

●       Lead efforts to dismantle barriers to disability inclusion in philanthropy and beyond. Champion disability inclusion in all aspects of philanthropic operations and resource allocation.

●       Analyze and develop strategic approaches to engage and partner with other philanthropy-serving organizations to lift up and amplify broader and intersecting priorities.

●       Elevate the Disability & Philanthropy Forum into a recognized and respected institution for disability advocacy in the philanthropic sector.

Organizational and Staff Development

●       Guide Forum staff in the development and implementation of work plans, ensuring their alignment with the organization’s existing strategic plan, priorities, and core values.

●       Partner with Forum Committee members and staff to articulate and implement the vision for the Forum’s future, aligning with and building on the five-year strategic plan created in 2023.

●       Inspire, lead, and manage a diverse and talented team of professionals in a virtual environment. Foster a positive culture of connectivity, inclusion, shared values, enthusiasm for the work, and high performance.

●       Model self-care to avoid burnout and prioritize overall wellbeing and support Forum staff in doing the same.

●       Mentor Forum staff and cultivate opportunities for professional development.

●       Provide regular and thorough updates to the Governance and Advisory Committees as well as the Presidents’ Council on areas of success and needs for support.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Strong candidates will bring excellent management and operational skills, superb communications and relationship building skills, experience with philanthropy, experience with disability inclusion and advocacy, and a demonstrated ability to build a dynamic team and organization during a pivotal growth period.

The ideal candidate should possess:

●       A profound understanding of, and demonstrated experience in, the disability community and a demonstrated commitment to advancing disability inclusion, rights, and justice.

●       Visionary leadership in the philanthropic, nonprofit, and/or public service sectors. Experience with membership associations and/or private foundations is a plus.

●       Exceptional communications, writing, and public speaking skills. Comfortable representing an organization to external audiences and amplifying an organization’s voice.

●       Strong fundraising skills, including a proven track record of successfully driving revenue diversification.

●       Strong internal management and operational skills, including financial and business acumen. Demonstrated experience in work planning and budgeting.

●       Experience managing a dynamic and diverse team of people with disabilities and ensuring an accessible and safe workplace for all staff.

●       Experience in long-term planning with an organization and operationalizing organizational visions.

●       A proven track record of successfully collaborating with multiple teams and diverse stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.

Preferred qualifications include:

●       Experience in disability advocacy and/or policy and a deep appreciation for the intersectionality of systems that impact disabled people.

●       Experience hosting convenings/events to collaborate with stakeholders in the philanthropic field.

●       A strong grasp of communications and social media, particularly as these tools are used to understand and engage with conversations going on in the disability community.

●       Experience leading/working with a virtual team.

●       Adept at navigating spaces that include collaborators with diverse backgrounds and identities and addressing equity with staff and the broader philanthropic community.

●       Proficiency in additional languages other than spoken English (i.e. ASL, French, Haitian Creole, or Spanish.)

The Disability & Philanthropy Forum is committed to equal employment opportunity and full accessibility of the candidate selection process (please see more about our commitment to equity below). Candidates who have lived disability experience and identify as having a disability are welcome and highly encouraged to apply for this position.

POSITION TYPE AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a full-time, exempt position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week. During the summer months, the Disability & Philanthropy Forum operates on a reduced work schedule with half-day Fridays.

This is largely a sedentary role requiring prolonged periods of being at a desk and working on a computer. Standing is not required.

This position typically requires an indoor setting, the use of standard office equipment, such as computers and phones, and access to a stable Wi-Fi network. The Disability & Philanthropy Forum will provide a fixed monthly stipend for telecommunications costs.

This position is fully remote. Typical core working hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Central Time (CT) or Eastern Time (ET), but there is flexibility based on time zones and other needs.

Travel will be required for this position. The anticipated travel schedule is approximately 40-50 days per year.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

A comprehensive salary and benefits package will be provided, including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plan offerings; generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave; professional development opportunities; and more.

The starting salary range offered for this position is $180,000 – $220,000 per year and is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: geographic location, skill set, number of years of previous/applicable experience, and Proteus Fund’s commitment to ensuring pay equity within the organization. The recruiting team will share more details regarding salary bands based on the factors noted above.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

The Disability & Philanthropy Forum and its fiscal sponsor Proteus Fund are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. The Disability & Philanthropy Forum and Proteus Fund do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, or marital status. This policy applies to hiring, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, and terminations and applies to all Disability & Philanthropy Forum and Proteus Fund employees, volunteers, members, clients, and contractors.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

To maintain and safeguard staff’s health, well-being, and safety, Proteus Fund requires all employees to be vaccinated prior to their employment. Proof of the CDC-recommended level of COVID-19 vaccination is required as a condition of employment with Proteus Fund. Exemptions will be considered for medical reasons and/or religious beliefs.

TO APPLY

The Disability & Philanthropy Forum is partnering with Jamie Albaum and Lauren Bell of LaCire to manage applications. To apply for this position, please use the application form.

If you encounter any challenges accessing or using the online form, please reach out to jamie@lacire.co and we will ensure proper accommodations are provided.

Please note that only candidates who are selected to move forward will be contacted. Candidates who are selected to move forward will be contacted by the end of February 2024. The hiring process will take place in three rounds during March and April 2024.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the candidate selection process, please direct your inquiries to our lead recruiter, Jamie Albaum, at jamie@lacire.co or (504) 941-1086.

Application form: https://forms.gle/C1KY6u9cCwSwxvur5

Greensboro, NC

Director of Community Engagement & Impact, Cone Health Foundation

The Organization – Cone Health Foundation

Why? 
Cone Health Foundation eliminates health inequities, especially for historically marginalized communities by advocating for and investing in community-driven solutions. The Foundation’s strategic plan is anchored in four pillars: ​​​​

  1. Funding: Our funding builds the capacity of organizations doing the work to eliminate health inequities, to do what they do even better.
  2. Visibility & Communications: We support a learning community by sharing concepts, ideas, and best practices that help us, our partner, and grantees work more effectively.
  3. Partnership: We are cultivating strategic relationships and supporting organizations to work together to eliminate health inequities.
  4. Advocacy: We lend our voice and reputation to close the gap on health inequities.

These pillars are overlayed with the Foundation’s issue areas of health, food, safe housing, education, and economic mobility, all of which are focused on better serving communities who are most impacted by health inequities.

Position Overview

​​​Ask yourself? 

Do you believe that health care is a human right? Are you passionate about eliminating health inequities? Do you share our vision of a community where racism has been eradicated, racial equity has been achieved, systems, policies, and prevailing norms are supporting health equity, and—as a result—historically marginalized communities are flourishing?

Are you a natural relationship builder with experience engaging in community-led coalitions, elevating issues, and advocating for and investing in solutions?

If you’ve answered yes, you could be Cone Health Foundation’s Director of Community Engagement & Impact.

Why? 
Cone Health Foundation eliminates health inequities, especially for historically marginalized communities by advocating for and investing in community-driven solutions. The Foundation’s strategic plan is anchored in four pillars: ​​​​

  1. Funding: Our funding builds the capacity of organizations doing the work to eliminate health inequities, to do what they do even better.
  2. Visibility & Communications: We support a learning community by sharing concepts, ideas, and best practices that help us, our partner, and grantees work more effectively.
  3. Partnership: We are cultivating strategic relationships and supporting organizations to work together to eliminate health inequities.
  4. Advocacy: We lend our voice and reputation to close the gap on health inequities.

These pillars are overlayed with the Foundation’s issue areas of health, food, safe housing, education, and economic mobility, all of which are focused on better serving communities who are most impacted by health inequities.

With that in mind, Cone Health Foundation is hiring a Director of Community Engagement & Impact to advocate for and invest in community-driven solutions.

What will you do as Cone Health Foundation’s Director of Communications & Advocacy? 

Reporting directly to the President, the Director of Community Engagement & Impact will leverage the natural relationship between equity and community engagement to substantially impact and improve community health outcomes and address inequities by identifying community needs, helping shape the Foundation’s initiatives to meet them, promoting participation, and assessing the impact of these initiatives. The successful candidate will have a clear commitment to community health and racial equity, understanding the importance of centering equity to achieve the Foundation’s mission.

Major responsibilities of the Director of Community Engagement & Impact include:

  • Drive the Foundation’s equity efforts, working closely with the Foundation President, staff, and board of directors to develop internal and external strategies and implementation plans to address racial, socioeconomic, and other inequities that impact health and wellness.
  • Develop and deliver resources, tools, and training that ensure the Foundation’s practices, processes, policies, and programmatic initiatives are rooted in equity and justice.
  • Identify and support efforts that emphasize authentic civic and community engagement and racial equity. Work in partnership with the Foundation’s leadership to ensure policy agenda development and implementation efforts reflect the Foundation’s commitment to equity and justice.
  • Identify, develop, and foster trusting relationships that position the foundation to drive systemic and community change in the Greensboro area. Serve as the liaison between Cone Health Foundation and community-based initiatives and agencies.
  • Seek out and actively participate in coalitions, collaboratives, partnerships, civic engagement opportunities, and community-organized initiatives that further the Foundation’s mission and priority areas.
  • Synthesize social determinants of health, research, and observational data to inform the work of the foundation. Make recommendations for ways the Foundation can impact and improve community health outcomes.
  • Advise Foundation leadership on the integration of community engagement and racial equity concepts into all aspects of the Foundation’s program and community investment strategy.
  • Evaluate the Foundation’s equity and community engagement efforts through qualitative and quantitative data.

Key lived experiences, attributes, and skillsets sought in the Director of Community Engagement & Impact 

The Director of Community Engagement & Impact must demonstrate a firm commitment to the mission of Cone Health Foundation. In addition, the individual may possess the attributes, skills, and qualifications listed below:

  • Ten years of relevant experience organizing and leading grass roots community efforts and community-based networks and collaboratives
  • Knowledge of the broad social and economic forces affecting the Greensboro community and families and significant experience supporting community mobilization and civic engagement actions
  • The ability to articulate the mission and vision of Cone Health Foundation, priority areas, and the role of the foundation in convening the community around important and challenging issues
  • Substantial work and leadership experience related to equity and community engagement
  • Demonstrated ability to oversee the implementation of effective programs, and the skill to facilitate productive dialogue within diverse communities and settings
  • Demonstrated understanding of cultural values and norms of various communities, particularly communities of color, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, and immigrants
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly establish credibility and develop and manage productive relationships with internal and external individuals, grantees, funders, and community-based organizations
  • Experience with population health, public health, or community health is preferred; passionate champion for the community
  • Significant experience working in both communities and complex organizations
  • Deep content knowledge of equity issues, research and best practices
  • Passion around health issues and health equity
  • Ability to work efficiently with flexibility, enthusiasm, and diplomacy
  • Demonstrated professionalism and sound judgement
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills
  • Current engagement in community organizations and/or initiatives is preferred
  • Enthusiastic approach to work, with the humility and attitude to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to team building and culture
  • Experience working in the philanthropic and/or nonprofit sector is desired
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
  • Lived experience of a marginalized identity is considered a valuable asset

Are you Cone Health Foundation’s Director of Community Engagement & Impact? 

To apply, click on the link to the Director of Community Engagement & Impact – Cone Health Foundation position profile at ArmstrongMcGuire.com/jobs. You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and professional references.  Please provide all requested information to be considered. In case of any technical problems, contact talent@armstrongmcguire.com. No phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email or directly from third-party posting sites.

Salary is commensurate with experience and the requirements of the position and begins in the $105,000 ​​range. Benefits include ​​​​​​medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability insurance; a well-being program; 401(a) retirement, 403(b) savings, and 457(b) deferred compensation plans; leadership incentive plan; 40 days to be used for vacation, holiday, and sick time; and paid parental leave.

​​​​​Equal Opportunity Employer 
Cone Health Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing equal opportunity employment opportunities for applicants and employees. All employees and applicants for employment will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, ability, and performance without regard to race, religion, age sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, ethnicity, national origin, disability, color, or as otherwise protected by law.

Want to know more about Cone Health Foundation? Visit https://www.conehealthfoundation.com/.

How To Apply

To apply, click on the link to the Director of Community Engagement & Impact – Cone Health Foundation position profile at ArmstrongMcGuire.com/jobs. You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and professional references.  Please provide all requested information to be considered. In case of any technical problems, contact talent@armstrongmcguire.com. No phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email or directly from third-party posting sites.

Little Rock, Arkansas

Grant Manager, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation

The Organization – Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation

The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation exists to relentlessly pursue economic, educational, social, ethnic and racial equity for all Arkansans.

Position Overview

The Grants Manager reports to the chief operating and financial officer and provides critical support to the WRF team. Ideal candidates have a good grasp of systems management, and grant life cycles. They are able to successfully navigate a fluid work environment, as well as have great prioritization and time management skills, high social emotional intelligence and a strong desire to help build a thriving and prosperous Arkansas.

How To Apply

Please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to talent@wrfoundation.org.

Chicago, IL

Equity Lead, Crown Family Philanthropies

The Organization – Crown Family Philanthropies

Crown Family Philanthropies (“CFP” or the “Foundation”) is the philanthropic division of Henry Crown and Company (see below) and supports the Crown Family’s philanthropic and grantmaking endeavors. In 2009, after more than 60 years of family grantmaking under the name Arie and Ida Crown Memorial, CFP was developed to represent and facilitate an array of family grantmaking practices. Today the legacy of Arie and Ida Crown lives on in the work continued by their descendants, who remain dedicated to the Jewish tradition of tikun olam, or “repairing the world.” Supported by a professional staff, CFP is led by more than 50 family members across multiple generations who come together to set strategy and make grantmaking decisions.

Position Overview

Crown Family Philanthropies seeks its first Equity Lead to ensure the Foundation’s internal operations and grantmaking processes are consistently implemented through an equitable, inclusive framework.

About the Equity Lead

  • The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, intercultural awareness, collaboration, and community-building. Significant experience in the non-profit and/or philanthropic sector(s), with particular knowledge of the Chicagoland community, is a plus.
  • Successful candidates will demonstrate an intellectual curiosity and appetite for learning and the project management skills to move forward complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders. They will have the gravitas and insight to facilitate challenging conversations among internal leadership, with the practical, compassionate approach of an experienced changemaker. They will understand and respect the critical need for discretion and humility when working for and representing a private family foundation.
  • The Equity Lead will report to the Director of Operations and work closely with the Foundation President and other Foundation leaders to ensure that considerations of diversity, equity, and inclusion shape CFP’s operations, including, but not limited to, grantmaking practices and strategies.

Key Areas of Responsibility  

Equity in Grantmaking:  

  • Lead a comprehensive assessment of current CFP grantmaking practices and work with community partners across CFP’s six program areas.
  • Work with CFP program staff as they develop, implement, and expand grantmaking strategies that reflect and embody CFP’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as  community building and investment that confronts and dismantles systems of discrimination, violence, racism, and anti-Semitism.
  • Work with CFP program and operations staff to ensure development and implementation of equitable grantmaking processes, including the application of an equitable lens on due diligence review and compliance, identification and implementation of partnerships, data collection, and impact assessment.
  • Work with CFP engagement staff to ensure that DEI best practices continue to inform and guide their personal advisory services; collaborate with the engagement team to develop learning opportunities to promote equity, counter racism and discrimination, and ensure equitable approaches to family-based philanthropic efforts.
  • Stay abreast of and engaged in best practices to further DEI commitments in the philanthropic and social sectors; internally advance best practices and immediate needs around equitable grantmaking.

CFP Team and Culture: 

  • Serve as the staff lead for the foundation’s DEI committee; build upon existing structure to ensure the committee’s efficient and inclusive operations. 
  • In coordination with senior foundation leadership and the organization’s DEI committee, advance CFP’s efforts to foster an inclusive and equitable work culture.
  • Partner with the CFP President, Director of Operations, and senior leadership to design and implement an inclusive, equitable internal CFP talent plan.
  • Build, refine, and implement applicable CFP staff training opportunities to bring an equity lens to the Foundation’s grantmaking work, team building, and culture.
  • As applicable, serve as CFP’s liaison to HCC/CCI on matters related to DEI.
  • Serve as a key thought partner and advisor to the CFP President to help advance operational and personnel practices and policies through an equitable, inclusive lens.

Core Competencies (Experience and Skills)  

  • Minimum of seven years’ progressive experience in a foundation, non-profit, and/or  government agency working on diversity, equity, inclusion, intercultural awareness, and/or community-building.
  • Minimum of five years’ progressive experience leading change management in the non-profit, philanthropic, government or corporate sector.
  • Minimum of five years’ progressive experience in successful problem-solving and project management, including work with multiple groups of stakeholders at various levels of power, agency, and involvement.
  • Demonstrated ability to set clear goals and develop and implement metrics to measure outcomes.
  • Demonstrated work with senior leaders (close work with C-level executives and/or Board members a plus), including relationship management and meeting facilitation.
  • Demonstrated ability to act with humility, sensitivity, and discretion.
  • Experience as a highly collaborative team player who enjoys engaging with colleagues.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills including ability to listen and synthesize multiple inputs with sensitivity, diplomacy and professionalism.
  • Superb organizational skills including ability to prioritize agendas and manage conflicting needs; ability to respond flexibly to shifting priorities.
  • Growth mindset with an eagerness to receive feedback and seek opportunities to grow.

Compensation and Benefits  

Henry Crown and Company (HCC) and the Crown Family Philanthropies division offer a generous compensation package that includes health insurance, 401(K), paid time off, pension, and profit sharing. Salary will be discussed in the first interview.

Additional Information  

Henry Crown and Company and the Crown Family Philanthropies division are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, members of the LGBTQIA+  community, individuals experiencing disability and BIPOC are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. HCC is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Work Environment

Henry Crown and Company and CFP currently operate in a hybrid work environment, with staff expected to work in the downtown Chicago office a minimum of two days per week.

About Henry Crown and Company  

Henry Crown and Company is a Chicago-based, privately-held operation [not a 501(c)(3)] that manages business interests and coordinates investments falling into four broadly-defined categories: publicly traded securities, real estate, investment funds, and privately held operating companies. The corporate  office employs approximately 200 professionals in the areas of investment management, corporate development, accounting, tax, human resources, information technologies, legal, family services,  philanthropy, and administration.

How To Apply

https://flexiblyfocused.applytojob.com/apply/S3JDWf1vOK/Crown-Family-Philanthropies-Equity-Lead?source=ABFE

San Francisco, CA

Program Associate, Waverley Street Foundation

The Organization – Waverley Street Foundation

Waverley Street Foundation (WSF) builds and supports solutions at the intersection of climate change and community priorities, focusing on efforts and initiatives that draw connections between urgent local and community-based issues—including housing, transportation, food security, regenerative agriculture, and more—and the health of our planet. The Foundation is especially eager to partner with communities that are already enduring severe impacts of climate change and that deserve a central place in solutions. WSF prioritizes representation, diversity, equity, and inclusion in all facets of its work.

Position Overview

To execute against their ambitious goals, WSF is adding Program Associates to support their work. Reporting to the Head of Programs, the Program Associates will work across the organization and particularly closely with other program staff to ensure all grantmaking activities and projects run smoothly and meet expected deadlines.

Their responsibilities encompass a range of tasks, from conducting diligence on potential grants to contributing to strategic conversations around protocols and procedures. Program Associates play an important project and knowledge management role to support the team and ease the implementation of grantmaking.

Relevant qualifications include:

●      2-3 years in philanthropy, grantmaking, or a related field in a project management or admin heavy role.

●      Exceptional writing, editing, and content creation skills.

●      Demonstrated ability to synthesize information and distill complex ideas into clear, concise, and actionable forms.

●      Detailed, organized, and effective multi-tasker with an ability to follow instructions.

●      Strong due diligence, research, and data management skills.

●      Proven track record within complex, multi-stakeholder projects/organizations.

●      Skilled at building strong relationships and cultivating diverse networks.

●      Excellent proficiency in Google Suite and CRM systems, coupled with a willingness to learn new applications and technologies.

How To Apply

This position offers a salary range of $75,000 – $90,000. This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, with an expectation of working in-office three days per week.

To read the full position and list of qualifications visit: https://www.goodcitizen.com/executive-search/waverley-program-associate/

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