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Atlanta, GA

President & CEO, BoardWalk Consulting

The Organization

BoardWalk Consulting is a retained executive search firm working exclusively for non-profit organizations. Our work is carried out in partnership with boards of directors and senior leadership of our client organizations. This postion is for a client, Georgia United Methodist Foundation.

Georgia United Methodist Foundation (GUMF) is an independent, nonprofit ministry serving the congregational communities and institutions of the Methodist Church in Georgia. GUMF is a leading Methodist foundation nationally, with over $200 million in assets. The foundation serves and supports the entire Methodist community in Georgia, across the North and South Georgia Conferences.

GUMF empowers congregational partners through investment management services, loans, and endowment services. It empowers individuals by offering endowment development and management resources, financial literacy training, and investment vehicles. GUMF provides “how to give” information, financial tips, and timely advice, through various media.

Position Overview

The CEO will be an inspiring, faith-based leader called to lead a strategic, visionary agenda, deepen relationships and enhance reputation, capacity and impact. The CEO will have a record of success relevant to GUMF and the Church, with passion for the mission of empowering positive change. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will:

• Be a transformational leader. The CEO will energize staff, and the Board, and will relate well with North and South Georgia Conference Bishops and Treasurers, clergy, individuals, and congregational partners ranging from 50 to 5000 members.

• Grow relationships and giving. As the face and voice of GUMF, the CEO will be a visible and passionate presence statewide. The CEO will be dynamic, engaging and effective at building relationships with clergy, volunteers, funders and donors across the community

• Increase revenue. The CEO will be innovative at fostering growth in loans, investments and endowment services, and will implement promising new programs and revenue streams, to advance its mission of serving the Kingdom.

• Enhance GUMF awareness and reach. The CEO will broaden reach, connection, relationships and impact with diverse audiences throughout the North and South Georgia Conference areas.

• Be a great business and financial manager. The CEO will be a strategic, faithful leader with business and financial acumen to manage effectively through current and future challenges to develop a sustainable and adaptive business model.

• Nurture a positive, engaged culture: The CEO will promote collaboration, inclusion, innovation and a high-performance culture that makes GUMF a best place to work and projects positively across the state.

Personal Characteristics: The ideal CEO is a dynamic, faith-based Methodist leader with personal magnetism, vision, financial acumen and passion for mission.

• The successful candidate will be authentic, compassionate and a confident leader with who promotes collaboration, inclusion, innovation and a high-performance culture. Be a leader who will unify and inspire people to work together.

• Be a leader who is self -confident and humble with the ability to build collaboration and consensus and make tough decisions.

• Have a proven relational, fundraising and business-growing skills based on financial and business acumen, coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit. Strengths in strategy, innovation and execution are required.

• The CEO will promote collaboration, inclusion, innovation and a high-performance culture that makes GUMF a best place to work and projects positively across the state. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Relationships: The President and CEO will work closely with both the North Georgia Conference and the South Georgia Conference of the UMC. Current clergy leadership of GUMF participates, at each Bishop’s request, on the Extended Cabinet of each Conference, highlighting the critical relationship of the CEO with the leadership in each Conference.

The President and CEO manages a full-time staff of approximately ten professionals and reports to the Board of Directors. The CEO’s current direct reports are the Chief Financial Officer, Regional Vice President, Vice President of Development and Director of Lending.

The position is located in Gwinnett County, north of Atlanta, Georgia.

Additional information about the position is available at: https://bit.ly/GUMFPresidentCEO

How To Apply

For potential consideration or to recommend a candidate, please send an email to GUMF@boardwalkconsulting.com or call Paula Nicholas at 404.420.5851 or 615.293.4176

Bloomington, Indiana

Executive Director of Development, School of Public Health, Indiana University Foundation

The Organization

About the Indiana University Foundation

Founded in 1936, the Indiana University Foundation maximizes private support for Indiana University by fostering lifelong relationships with key stakeholders, providing advancement leadership, and fundraising services for campuses and units across the university. Today, the IU Foundation oversees one of the largest public university endowments in the country, with a market value in excess of $2 billion. IU is consistently ranked among the top four of Big Ten universities in annual voluntary support.

About the School of Public Health and Dean David Allison

The Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington (SPH-B) takes a comprehensive and holistic approach to disease prevention, wellness, and teaching with an emphasis on robust, reproducible, and transparent research.

The school is currently on an aggressive trajectory of growth, with research grant funding doubling in the last 12 months alone. Additionally, the school has hired over 30 new tenure-track faculty in the last 3 years, secured new industry partnerships, and is expanding its graduate curriculum; including a new MS and PhD in Biostatistics, and a planned PhD in Nutrition.

Located on the Flagship Campus of the Indiana University system, SPH-B has over 200 faculty in five departments, and is one of the largest schools of public health in the United States; offering top-ranked programs in a wide range of health-related fields. These include obesity, drug and alcohol abuse, sexual health, human exposure to environmental hazards, and rural health disparities.

As a school of public health accredited with the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), it is proudly built on a historic foundation in health and wellbeing to take on the complex health challenges of today.

David B. Allison, Ph.D., is Dean, Distinguished Professor, and Provost Professor at the Indiana University Bloomington School of Public Health. Prior, he was Distinguished Professor, Quetelet Endowed Professor, and Director of the NIH-funded Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has been continuously funded by the NIH as a principal investigator for over 25 years and has authored over 600 scientific publications. His research work has ranged from laboratory model organism research to human clinical trials and epidemiology.

He has received many awards, including the 2020 Pfizer Award from the American Society of Nutrition and the Don Owen Award from the American Statistical Association’s San Antonio Chapter for excellence in research, statistical consultation, and service to the statistical community. the 2018 Harry V. Roberts Statistical Advocate of the Year Award from the American Statistical Association, the 2002 Lilly Scientific Achievement Award from The Obesity Society, the 2002 Andre Mayer Award from the International Association for the Study of Obesity, , the 2009 TOPS research achievement award from The Obesity Society, and the National Science Foundation Administered 2006 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). In 2012 he was elected to the National Academy of Medicine of the United States National Academies. Dr. Allison is known as a staunch advocate for rigor in research methods and the uncompromising unvarnished truthful communication of research findings.

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Development, Bloomington with the Indiana University Foundation and joining top leadership at the School of Public Health, this executive leader oversees fundraising for one of the largest schools of public health in the United States. Boasting its top-ranked programs in a wide range of health-related fields, and as one of IU Bloomington’s largest schools, this important fundraising leader will ensure the success of the school for years to come through philanthropic support.

The Executive Director of Development leads a small team, creating and leading the strategic direction for a comprehensive and coordinated development program that includes all aspects of fundraising, including assistance in acquiring grants, corporate and foundation giving, planned giving, and major and principal gifts.

Working with the Dean, faculty, senior staff, the Dean’s Alliance (i.e., advisory board), and Indiana University Foundation’s designated liaison, the Executive Director of Development will maximize support for the School and generate the momentum to reach the financial and programmatic goals for the School and its constituents.

The Executive Director must be exceptional at building relationships with donors and friends of the school, staff, and faculty. They must have exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to create and initiate important gifts for the school. The Executive Director should have a keen understanding of the importance of, and demonstrated success in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion among staff and volunteers, and should be an active proponent of diversity.

The Executive Director should have proven experience related to all aspects of planning and successfully executing large fundraising campaigns including working with academic leaders and preparing transformative and complex gift proposals, Excellent knowledge of fundraising with a general knowledge of marketing, and communications, as well as demonstrated skills in major and planned gift solicitation and experience with major gift prospect management systems is necessary for success.

A bachelor’s degree along with a minimum of 8 years’ experience in fundraising or relevant experience in a large complex organization including proven success in major gift development work and leadership experience is required for success in this role. Combinations of related education and experience may be considered and should be elaborated on in application cover letter.

Full Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Prior experience in a large, complex higher-education environment, including evidence of effective strategic planning and implementation of action plans;

Handle multiple demands and/or manage complex and competing priorities;

Experience related to all aspects of planning and successfully executing large fundraising campaigns including working with academic leaders and preparing transformative and complex gift proposals;

Possess an ability to work comfortably within an academic environment that possesses many competing interests, priorities, and opinions;

Proven analytical skills – proficiency at framing and solving complex problems, proficiency in using large databases (e.g., standard fundraising data) to setting goals and identifying opportunities for improvement particularly as it relates to gift officer performance;

An understanding of the importance of, and demonstrated success in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion among staff and volunteers;

Excellent knowledge of fundraising with a general knowledge of marketing, and communications, as well as demonstrated skills in major and planned gift solicitation and experience with major gift prospect management systems.

Demonstrated commitment to fostering collaboration across advancement disciplines;

Success developing authentic relationships with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders;

Ability to apply critical thinking to analyze and interpret information and/or data;

Ability to use discretion and maintain privacy, confidentiality or anonymity;

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite;

Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills (able to tailor communications to multiple audiences such as the Dean, major donors, advisory board, and university leadership).

How To Apply

Visit https://jobs.iuf.iu.edu/jobs/Default.aspx to submit resume for application. A cover letter is required for consideration. Please combine your cover letter and resume into one document, and upload under the resume upload section of the application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

We are sensitive to how the COVID- 19 pandemic is impacting work and personal lives, and will offer the upmost flexibility throughout the interview process. As the IU Foundation and much of Indiana University is currently observing a remote environment, initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom for the safety and well-being of all involved.

The IU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or veteran status. Women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and members of other minority or marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Brookline, MA

Director, Principal & Major Gifts, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

The Organization

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow’s physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Embody Dana-Farber’s Core Values: Impact; Excellence; Compassion & Respect; and Discovery 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.

Position Overview

Director, Principal & Major Gifts
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Brookline, MA

The Director of Principal & Major Gifts (PMG) is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and close of $2 million–5 million worth of core revenue annually. Responsible for assisting the entire Division with reaching financial goals.

Dana-Farber is currently in the quiet phase of its campaign ‒ the largest and most ambitious fundraising effort in the Institute’s history; one that will serve as a catalyst, enabling the Institute to change the landscape of cancer medicine and, ultimately, eradicate the disease.

Requirements:

Meet quarterly and annual fundraising goals as determined by the Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Principal & Major Gifts (PMG);
Cultivate, solicit, and manage portfolio of at least 150 $100,000+ rated prospects, with emphasis on $1 million+ opportunities;
Identify prospects for PMG and close on at least $2 million-5 million in gifts annually;
Oversee fundraising for specific disease centers and/or research areas as well as Institute priorities; cultivate relationships with selected faculty and staff at these centers to accomplish goals;
Work strategically with faculty, staff, Trustees, and Division colleagues to identify, cultivate, close, and steward major gift prospects and donors;
Collaborate with colleagues in other units, including Annual Giving, Planned Giving, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Donor Relations, and Jimmy Fund, to maximize donor engagement and philanthropic commitment;
Conduct 8-10 donor visits monthly;
Track prospect and donor activity in ClearView database; provide activity and revenue reports as requested;
Assist in planning of special events and forums, including annual Presidential Symposium. Responsibilities include coordinating faculty presentations, communication with co-chairs and attendees/ members, and follow up;
With AVP of PMG, develop annual fundraising goal; mid-year revision, and year-end reporting as requested;
Develop and recommend policies and recommendations to enhance fundraising to AVP of PMG;
Travel to represent Dana-Farber as needed;
Complete other special projects as assigned by AVP of PMG.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Reports to the Assistant Vice President of Principal & Major Gifts. Based on the portfolio assigned, may manage one Assistant or Associate Director level fundraiser. Shared supervision of one Assistant. Works independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required with 8-10 years’ experience with a track record of successful major gifts solicitations in $100,000+ and preferably $1 million+ donor category.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational and managerial capabilities, ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks also required. Fundraising experience in a healthcare setting is a plus. Public speaking experience and effectiveness necessary, along with the ability to communicate and work with people of all levels. Must exercise significant judgment and confidentiality in working with prospects, volunteers and Institute staff. Some travel and evening and weekend work may be required. Microsoft Office Suite familiarity necessary.

This position will evaluate current programs and create and execute approved plans to expand and diversify the donors and participants for the events assigned in order to broaden our donor base and create even more inclusive events. Experience with diverse donors is a plus.

Patient Contact:
No.

Working Conditions:
Office in typical office setting. Some use of personal vehicle for business purposes may be required.

* To protect the health and safety of our patients and staff, in person donor visits and travel are on hold and will resume in accordance with Institute guidelines.

DIVISION OF PHILANTHROPY INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, & EQUITY COMMITMENT STATEMENT:
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.

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 9 paid holidays, a flexible work environment, and work/life balance. We also provide an array of professional development opportunities.*

*All benefits subject to Institute changes

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

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

How To Apply

Resume and cover letter required with application submission.

For more information, or to apply, please visit: https://careers.dana-farber.org/job/director-principal-major-gifts-development-fundraising-brookline-ma-21547/

Brooklyn, NY

Donor Engagement Associate, Brooklyn Community Foundation

About the Foundation

Brooklyn Community Foundation is the first and only public foundation solely dedicated to New York City’s largest borough. We are on a mission to spark lasting social change, mobilizing people, capital, and expertise for a fair and just Brooklyn. Since our founding in 2009, Brooklyn Community Foundation has provided over $60 million in grants to more than 300 nonprofits through our Community Fund and Donor Advised Fund program. The Foundation is committed to racial justice and to challenging systemic racism through all aspects of our grant-making, advocacy, operations, and governance. Visit www.BrooklynCommunityFoundation.org for more information.

Position Overview

The Donor Engagement Associate provides core support for the Development team and Director of Donor Engagement to engage Brooklyn’s base of philanthropists and change-makers. This position plays an integral role in the growth, maintenance, stewardship, and cultivation of Brooklyn Community Foundation’s donors through database management, mailings, events, relationship building, and prospect research. Strong candidates will have a couple years of experience honing a keen attention to detail on projects that target and activate a variety of constituents. This position is newly created to respond to the Foundation’s growth and significant increase in assets. This is a full-time non-exempt position reporting to the Director of Donor Engagement.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Donor Engagement Associate include but are not limited to:

Donor Relations and Data Management

· Act as primary manager of CRM database for donor information, incoming donations, and account notes, including:

o Coordinate pledge documentation

o Track board give/get donations

o Ensure accuracy and quality of reports; reconcile reports with accounting database

· Generate acknowledgement letters (electronic and/or handwritten) for donations received

· Conduct prospect research on new/existing donors and sponsors, and maintain list of prospects

· Provide administrative support for liaising with donors (draft correspondence, make recommendations, answer questions, etc.)

· Bring creative approaches to engage and cultivate new/existing donors and donor advisors and build own relationships, keeping the Foundation’s focus on racial equity front and center

· Provide support to recruit and manage Spark Prize Committee members by sending invitations, drafting outreach and communications, and tracking paperwork and attendance

· Manage organizational calendars, including events and deadlines to ensure staff deliver all projects/activities in a timely manner (i.e. annual appeal, event deadlines, Spark committee due dates)

· Manage Annual Appeal (schedule, creation, lists, assist with mailing)

· Assist in preparing board and committee meeting materials, attend meetings as needed

Events and Logistics

· Assist in planning and implementing special events, in-home donor events, and public events

· Compile lists and donor information for invitations and guest lists; track and manage RSVPs, tickets, tables, and seating plans

· Partner with Director of Donor Engagement on sponsor offerings, solicitations, and relationship management

· Manage venue logistics and vendors

· Help develop individual donor pre-event and post-event stewardship communications

Other

· Actively participate in the Foundation’s cross-departmental racial equity working groups

· Attend team and all-staff meetings

Abilities and Competencies

· Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills

· Superior attention to detail

· Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as competing projects vie for attention

· Keen sense of discretion, especially when handling confidential and sensitive information

· Customer service mentality, adapting one’s approach to various audiences

· Ability to work independently and also be collaborative; to take both initiative and direction

Qualifications

· At least two years of professional experience in a relevant position, preferably in administration, development, or communications/marketing

· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Experience with CRM database management; familiarity with Salesforce a plus

· Passion for creating opportunities for Brooklyn’s residents

· Commitment to the Foundation’s racial equity focus and core values

Additional Information

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Donor Engagement Associate role will be a remote position through at least June 2021, and interviews will be conducted via Zoom. The Foundation plans to resume in-person operations when it is safe to do so, and the position will then be based in the Foundation’s office in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The Foundation will provide at least one month of advance notice before the return to in-office operations.

The Foundation offers an excellent benefits package, which includes generous paid time off, employer-paid health, vision, dental and life insurance, and a vibrant, dedicated and flexible work environment.

Salary range: $50-60,000 annually

How To Apply

Applications

Email a cover letter and résumé to search@brooklyncommunityfoundation.org (no reference letters or phone calls please!) listing Donor Engagement Associate in the subject line.

Brooklyn Community Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In alignment with its Racial Justice Lens, the Foundation is committed to maintaining a staff that diversifies philanthropy, including lifting up the leadership of people from communities historically underrepresented in the field and those directly affected by structural racism, centering them in decision-making. Additionally, the Foundation does not base any hiring decisions on an applicant’s history of involvement in the criminal justice system.

Brooklyn, NY

Donor Services Manager, Brooklyn Community Foundatoin

The Organization

About the Foundation

Position Overview

The Donor Services Manager (DSM) is a key member of the Foundation’s team focused on providing our donor advisors with the highest level of service in support of their charitable giving. The DSM works closely with the Director of Donor Engagement, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and the President & CEO in all aspects of managing and growing the Foundation’s fund assets and stewarding existing and new donors. The DSM leads the way in terms of addressing donors’ needs, while connecting them to the community and each other in ways that will enrich their experience of giving through the Foundation. In coordination with the Donor Services Assistant and a third-party vendor, the DSM oversees incoming fund contributions, maintains and updates the Foundation’s online donor portal, and facilitates and monitors all donor services activity.

This role has recently been expanded to offer the right individual a chance to bring their creative imprint to support real growth and long-term sustainability for a premier Brooklyn institution. This requires a marketing and customer service approach that both draws new donor advisors to the Foundation and offers unique and valuable stewardship to current fund holders by connecting them to our strategic grant-making and community programming.

This is a full-time, exempt position based in Brooklyn. It supervises the Donors Services Assistant and reports to the COO.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Donor Services Manager include but are not limited to:

Marketing and Fund Development

· Maintain broad knowledge of the nonprofit community, especially Foundation initiatives

· Collaborate with Programs and Development teams to connect fund holders with the work of Foundation grantees and key constituents – including developing high-touch programs and events – to deepen their level of engagement and investment; keeping the Foundation’s focus on racial equity front and center

· Work with the Communications and Development teams to cultivate new donors and manage the pipeline of prospects, including: developing materials and technology; creating opportunities for donor recognition; drafting articles and stories

· Work closely with some of the Foundation’s largest donors and Board members to develop creative ideas for new donor cultivation; expand and strengthen outreach to and relationships with new networks of professional wealth advisors, including making presentations to professional/affinity groups and their related conferences

Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Operations

· Communications: Serve as primary point of contact and relationship manager on all donor needs and inquiries related to the Foundation’s DAFs, with the goal of enhancing their satisfaction with the Foundation and the effectiveness of their charitable giving

· Reporting: Oversee processing of and tracking of financial transactions within the DAF program, utilizing the Foundation’s Salesforce database and fund management platform, including: monthly reconciliations with Bookkeeper and Accountant; revenue reports for Board meetings; coordination with Finance team and Donor Services Assistant to ensure timely and accurate acknowledgement of gifts; maintain guardianship of donor intent

· Governance: Work with COO and Donor Services Assistant to prepare fund agreements and establish new funds, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance throughout the process; participate in special fund review projects (e.g., inactive funds, support fee changes), create and document policies and procedures that relate to DAFs

Organizational Leadership

· Supervise Donor Services Assistant (part-time position) with a supportive approach that encourages professional growth and accountability

· Participate actively in BCF’s cross-departmental racial equity working groups

· Attend team and all-staff meetings

Abilities and Competencies

· High level of personal and professional integrity; discretion in working with confidential information

· Ability to work both independently and as a part of a collaborative team; to take both initiative and direction

· Keen attention to detail and organizational skills

· Familiarity with nonprofits, including grant-making organizations, charitable giving funds, and/or fiscal sponsorships

· Excellent written and oral communication skills with a broad range of constituents

Qualifications

· 6-8 years of relevant development experience, major gifts experience a plus, and including staff supervision

· Experience communicating with high-level donors about their giving decisions and impact

· Proficiency in Salesforce and/or CRM tools with external facing audiences

· Passionate about creating opportunities for Brooklyn’s residents; knowledge of Brooklyn nonprofits a plus

· Commitment to the Foundation’s racial equity focus and core values

Additional Information

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Manager of Donor Services will be a remote position through at least June 2021, and interviews will be conducted via Zoom. The Foundation plans to resume in-person operations when it is safe to do so, and the position will then be based in the Foundation’s office in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. BCF will provide at least one month of advance notice before the return to in-office operations.

Salary range: $70,000-$90,000 annually

How To Apply

Email a cover letter and résumé to search@brooklyncommunityfoundation.org (no reference letters or phone calls please!) listing Donor Services Manager in the subject line.

Brooklyn, NY

Finance Manager (Part-time), Brooklyn New York

The Organization

Position Overview

The Finance Manager handles budgeting, accounting, and financial activities for the Foundation. With nearly $85mm in assets under management and a $7mm annual operating budget, in its most recent fiscal year the Foundation distributed $7.5mm in grants from its discretionary fund as well as numerous donor advised funds. The Finance Manager is responsible for producing financial and operational reports as well as recommendations for improvement. This position manages the external bookkeeper and partners closely with an external accountant to manage the Foundation’s growing donor advised fund program.

This position is newly created to respond to the Foundation’s growth and significant increase in assets. It offers the opportunity to help steer a premier Brooklyn institution through continued expansion and to ensure the Foundation’s financial health and long-term sustainability. This is a part-time exempt position – approximately 25 hours/week – with the potential to become full-time. It is located in Brooklyn, NY and reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Finance Manager include but are not limited to:

BUDGETS, ACCOUNTING, FINANCE MANAGEMENT

· Prepare and disseminate accurate and timely reports including: monthly financial statements, monthly closings, quarterly forecasts, operating budgets, annual financial statements, and departmental and project-based spending reports

· Work with COO and Bookkeeper to conduct the annual audits for the organization (including IRS Form990 and NYS Char500 filings)

· Work with department managers to review departmental and project-based financial reports that enable them to effectively manage their activities and understand how they impact overall operations

· Manage the bookkeeper to ensure disbursements and payables (such as grants and payroll) are monitored and reported on in a timely and accurate manner

· Manage the bookkeeper to ensure receivables (such as donor pledges, billings, and cash receipts) are monitored and reported on in a timely and accurate manner

· Closely manage and monitor organizational cash flow

· Maintain accounting policies, procedures and practices manual; ensure those systems are consistently applied to ensure the integrity of data and accurate record keeping, as well as compliance with all applicable tax and government compliance provisions

· Facilitate transactions among the Foundation’s 100+ Donor Advised Funds, utilizing customized third-party donor portal; communicate closely with Donor Services Manager to continually report to donors on fund activity

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

· Collaborate with operational staff to ensure the effective use of data, software and other technology

· Manage bookkeeper with a hands-on approach and attention to detail

· Participate actively in BCF’s cross-departmental racial equity working groups

· Attend team and all-staff meetings

Abilities and Competencies

· High level of personal and professional integrity; discretion in working with confidential information

· Ability to work both independently and as a part of a collaborative team; to take both initiative and direction

· Familiarity with nonprofits, including grant-making organizations, charitable giving funds, and/or fiscal sponsorships

· Excellent written and oral communication skills with a broad range of constituents

· Keen attention to detail

Qualifications

· 6-8 years of relevant accounting experience; including staff supervision; CPA training a plus

· Experience developing and utilizing financial and operating metrics and performance reports to guide organizational decisions

· Demonstrated knowledge of not-for-profit accounting practices and regulations

· Experience undergoing both external and internal audits

· Experience managing general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, income tax, and banking procedures in a nonprofit setting

· Experience using QuickBooks Pro and Microsoft Excel; Salesforce experience a plus

· Passion for creating opportunities for Brooklyn’s residents

· Commitment to the Foundation’s racial equity focus and core values

Additional Information

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Finance Manager role will be a remote position through at least June 2021, and interviews will be conducted via Zoom. The Foundation plans to resume in-person operations when it is safe to do so, and the position will then be based in the Foundation’s office in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. BCF will provide at least one month of advance notice before the return to in-office operations.

Salary range: $80,000-100,000 annually (which will be prorated based on 25-hour/week schedule).

How To Apply

Email a cover letter and résumé to search@brooklyncommunityfoundation.org (no reference letters or phone calls please!) listing Finance Manager in the subject line.

Cambridge, MA

Analyst - Assessment and Advisory Services, Center for Effective Philanthropy

The Organization

For almost 20 years, CEP has led the movement to improve philanthropy through a powerful combination of dispassionate analysis and a passionate commitment to improving lives. Today, over 350 foundations have used CEP’s assessment tools to gather honest feedback from their stakeholders in an effort to learn how to be even more effective. CEOs and trustees have come to rely on our research for insights into foundation effectiveness on a wide range of topics, from assessing performance to developing strategy to managing stakeholder relationships. Our highly regarded programming—including our biennial conference—gives foundation leaders an exclusive and unprecedented opportunity to connect with their peers. Strengths of CEP’s work culture are entrepreneurialism, accountability, teamwork, collegiality, diversity, and mutual respect. CEP is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a second office in San Francisco, California.

Position Overview

Analyst

Cambridge, MA

As an Analyst, you will work closely with CEP’s energetic and diverse staff to provide philanthropic foundation executives, boards, and staff with data-driven insights to enhance the effectiveness of their work. The core function of the role is to create reports and share recommendations based on the results of standardized surveys of grantees, staff, and donors that CEP conducts on behalf of philanthropic foundations. Analysts also work with individual foundations or groups of foundations on customized engagements focused on approaches to philanthropy, performance assessment, and organizational effectiveness. If you want to help grant-making organizations to understand how they’re doing in creating social impact, this is the role for you. The analyst will be a member of CEP’s Cambridge office.

The Ideal Candidate:

• You understand that CEP’s work depends on the high quality of our analysis and, likewise, have high standards for quality control, task management, and attention to detail

• You are confident in your work, but are humble in the knowledge that you are always learning and improving

• You are detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• You are excited to build trust with key stakeholders and senior leaders, and you exhibit good judgment when engaging with others in professional settings

• You enjoy a mix of working independently as well as on teams, and you bring a hard-working, empathetic, and reliable approach to both situations

• You take initiative, when appropriate, and you are tolerant of ambiguity

• You are curious and ask questions; you thrive in an environment that encourages diversity of opinion

• You have the highest level of personal integrity and commitment to excellence

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyzing quantitative and qualitative datasets, often using basic inferential statistics and qualitative coding techniques

• Creating clear and compelling written memos that identify and highlight synthesized findings and recommendations drawn from analysis

• Co-managing survey processes, question design, and innovation in CEP’s assessment tools

• Creating and presenting the results of assessment and advisory engagements to foundation executives and staff alongside client managers

• Actively participating in team discussions and helping develop CEP’s internal knowledge base and operations

Requirements:

• College degree (B.S., B.A.), or equivalent, and some work experience required

• Demonstrated ability to conduct high quality quantitative analysis and synthesize findings into persuasive recommendations. Comfort with running and interpreting basic statistical analyses such as T-Tests, ANOVA, and Chi Squares is required.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with computer programming languages, such as SQL and Python, a plus: these languages form the basis of CEP’s Online Reporting System and all Analysts will receive some training on these systems

We believe diversity and inclusion are key drivers of creativity and innovation, and we actively seek out candidates with diversity of backgrounds, skills, experiences, and perspectives for this exciting role.

Benefits:

Our nonprofit model is central to our identity: our bottom line is impact, not profit. Yet even as a nonprofit, we successfully compete for top talent across both the public and private sectors and offer competitive compensation and benefits including:

• The annual base salary for this position is $72,500. In addition, this role is eligible for a competitive Performance Based Incentive Compensation.

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans.

• Generous paid time off plan, including up to 15 holidays, two weeks of accrued vacation, and two personal days per year.

• 401(k) plan with a 1:1 Employer Match up to 5% of total compensation.

• Generous annual personal professional development allowance.

• Flexible spending and dependent care tax free savings plans.

• Life insurance covered 100% by the organization.

To Apply:
Please fill out our application for employment and attach a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. If you have any questions, please contact Leaha Wynn, Manager, People & Culture; Diversity and Inclusion Strategist or Alyse d’Amico, Director of People & Culture at jobs@cep.org Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

We believe that a diversity of thoughts, experiences, backgrounds, personalities, and identities helps us think bigger and better, and enables us to reach our goals more effectively. We are committed to building a diverse staff and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply

Charleston, South Carolina

Stewardship Officer, Coastal Community Foundation

The Organization

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

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

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

Why work for us?

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

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

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

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

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

About this position

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

Essential Functions

Development and Stewardship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

General Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

Required Skills/Abilities

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

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

Education and Experience

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

Physical Requirements

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

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

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

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

How To Apply

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

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

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

Chicago, IL

Development Director, Habitat for Humanity Chicago

The Organization

Habitat for Humanity Chicago (Habitat Chicago) is a nonprofit affordable homeownership organization that partners with households and neighborhood residents to build homes and revitalize communities in Chicago with a primary focus on the Southside.

Position Overview

The Development Director is responsible for creating and overseeing the strategic direction, leadership, and management of fundraising designed to ensure Habitat Chicago has the resources to carry out its strategic plan priorities and achieve long-term sustainability. The Development Director reports to the Executive Director and is a member of the leadership team responsible for creating Habitat Chicago’s long-term strategy.

The ideal candidate excels in relationship building and thrives on driving the organization’s fundraising plans. Strong candidates have a proven track record in securing major gifts, managing projects and teams, and shows a personal passion for housing and Chicago neighborhoods.

This is an excellent opportunity for a successful development professional interested in leading the fundraising strategy of a metrics-driven organization focused on expanding its impact both in Chicago and nationally.

Key Responsibility: Fundraising (50%)

The Development Director matures and advances a comprehensive development program and drives the organization’s fundraising targets.

Achieve annual fundraising goals ($2.47 million raised in FYE2020; $3.18 million budgeted in FYE2021)
Create an aggressive, achievable, multi-faceted annual fundraising plan that will support Habitat Chicago’s future growth, targeting key areas for growth based on metrics and strategy
Maintain ultimate responsibility for year-over-year increases in all contributed revenue-generating activities, including gifts through individual solicitation, foundation and corporate relations, public funding, and annual fund tactics
Identify and manage a personal portfolio of 25-30 major gift prospects and donors, including developing and implementing effective cultivation and solicitation plans
Work with the Board of Directors to maximize their giving potential, and develop targeted strategies to engage their relationships with others as potential new donors.
Provide leadership and guidance of the development department to achieve annual fundraising goals through effective planning, communications and implementation
Support the Executive Director in fundraising activities, including identifying and managing strategies and tactics for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship efforts

Key Responsibility: Management (20%)

The Development Director manages and mentors the 7-member development team, which includes one year-long AmeriCorps member.
Hire, manage and mentor development staff, prioritizing work and offering direction and support that ensures both effective results and engaged employees
Manage the following volunteer committees – Resource Leadership, Women Build, and Associate Board (young professionals) — and contributes to the Finance Committee
Work collaboratively with the leadership team, developing strategies to ensure financial and fundraising goals are met, and offering a development perspective for organization-wide strategic and operational decisions
Engage with other Habitat organizations as development strategies mature across the entire U.S. organization

Key Responsibility: Marketing & Communications (10%)

The Development Director oversees Habitat Chicago’s marketing and communication efforts, ensuring consistent, clear, and current branding and messaging across all platforms and to all constituencies.

Provide thought leadership on messaging priorities that drive engagement and advocacy
Collaborate across teams to plan and provide support for marketing and communication priorities
Ensure all staff, board, and volunteers are trained on organization messaging and brand standards

Key Responsibility: Planning & Measurement (10%)

The Development Director directs and evaluates the effectiveness of all fundraising programs, utilizing established metrics and reporting tools.

Collaborate with budget team to develop annual revenue targets and all monthly reporting for contributed revenue
Direct the preparation of all annual budgets under development functions and monitor on a monthly basis to ensure revenue and expenditures are within budget scope
Oversee the absolute integrity and timeliness of gift processing, data management and stewardship activities

Key Responsibility: Leadership and Teamwork (10%)

As the Development team’s leader, the director contributes to our organizational health through enthusiastic collaboration, leadership, and personal integrity.

Maintain a “team first” outlook, supporting the success of the team and the mission in attitude, ideas, and actions; lead by example and with active, creative input for growing and improving the organization
Participate in organizational investment strategy decisions, helping to define direction and team needs
Contribute to organization events, helping as necessary with set up/take down, management, networking, various tasks, etc.
Engage with all members of team, program participants, and core volunteers

Successful Habitat team members share the following characteristics

Trust – You invest in your fellow team members and you do what you say you will do. You thrive on constructive feedback and have a high level of integrity.
Commitment – You have a “go above and beyond” attitude; nobody here works just for a paycheck.
Engagement – You embrace bringing people to the Habitat mission.
Innovation – You are a creative problem solver that works across teams.
Curiosity – You express curiosity and reserve judgment.
Achievement – You love results and hate excuses. You will help Habitat Chicago grow to be a leading Habitat organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Required

A goal-oriented personality who is resilient and creative when faced with shifting challenges and opportunities.
Demonstrable experience growing successful fundraising efforts through individual, corporate, foundation and annual fund tactics; knowledge and confidence to implement new or develop existing strategies for growth that keeps pace with affiliate goals
Successful, verifiable major gifts results
Experience creating and implementing goal-oriented communication strategies
Knowledge and ability to maintain gift processing and accounting standards and hold team members to those standards
Exceptional work ethic and track record of personal initiative and achievement
Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to listen, speak, and write well
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly the internal and external work of Habitat Chicago so as to represent the mission accurately and persuasively to volunteers, donors and prospects
Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the technology tools including Salesforce Customer Relationship Management System and associated applications; Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Drupal Content Management System; project management systems
Strong leadership qualities, including the ability both to delegate and to execute, thereby leading by word and by example
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and emphasize collaborative efforts and team goals that motivate team members and help them achieve better results
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and tact
Current authorization to work permanently in the United States
Valid driver’s license

Preferred

Knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures for grant writing (public and private) and management
Knowledge and experience with marketing and awareness-raising strategies

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree required; Masters preferred
Personal volunteer experience
A minimum of 8 years of work experience in nonprofit management, development, alumni relations, marketing, public relations, or similar work required; at least 3 years in a leadership position
Experience with fundraising, contact management or other database software preferred
Experience planning and executing events preferred

How To Apply

Please submit compelling cover letter and resume to helen.quach@habitatchicago.org with “Development Director – Your Name” in the subject line by 1/29/2021. Successful applicants will be contacted for interviews

Chicago, IL

Program Officer, Steans Family Foundation

The Organization

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

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

Position Overview

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

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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Education and Professional Requirements

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

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

How To Apply

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

Denver, CO

Finance & Accounting Manager, The Colorado Trust

The Organization

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

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

Position Overview

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

Responsibilities

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

Other responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Personal attributes

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

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

How To Apply

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

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

Please contact us with any questions you may have.

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

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

Grand Rapids, MI

President, Spectrum Health Foundation, Spectrum Health

The Organization

Spectrum Health is seeking an experienced, energetic, sincere and visionary leader to serve as the President of the Spectrum Health Foundation (SHF) located in Grand Rapids, MI. This is a career defining opportunity at one of the most respected and progressive health systems in the U.S. SHF was established in September 1997 (following the merger of two major community hospitals) to serve as the philanthropy arm for Spectrum Health. The Foundation has been instrumental in leveraging philanthropy to help develop Spectrum Health into a world-class medical center and health system.

Position Overview

Spectrum Health is a $7.3 billion enterprise serving Southwest and West Michigan with 14 hospitals, 31,000 employees, 4,600 physicians and advanced practice providers, and Priority Health, a health plan with one million members served. The Foundation has a comprehensive philanthropy program including annual giving, principal gifts and grants, stewardship, finance and operations, including CRM. Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital (HDVCH) has been a Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospital since 1990.

The President of the Foundation serves as the chief philanthropy officer for Spectrum Health, sets the overarching strategy and vision for advancing philanthropy and provides strategic leadership to developing and advancing a comprehensive philanthropy program across the System. Reporting to the President and CEO of Spectrum Health, he/she provides leadership to the Spectrum Health and HDVCH Foundation Boards, provides guidance to Spectrum Health Lakeland Foundation and serves as president of the Foundation corporation, ensuring the system infrastructure and resources to elevate performance at all divisions. He/she serves as the principal gift officer for the system with some of the most committed donors and promising prospects.

The Foundation President’s overarching responsibility is to promote philanthropic investment to fulfill and advance the mission of Spectrum Health. This encompasses working with the Health System President & CEO, Foundation board members, executives, physicians and internal allies (providers, program/administrative leaders, and individual team members) to foster a culture that understands, appreciates, supports and advances gratitude, giving, stewardship and engagement that goes beyond transactional fundraising to building lasting, deep relationships with donors. The Foundation President will be an inspiring and visible leader who will engage the collective talents and energies of the Foundation leadership team and staff, and in collaboration with Spectrum Health leadership will steer the Foundation forward in an innovative manner. He/she will have a passion for the mission of Spectrum Health. Recruitment for this positon is currently underway due to the upcoming retirement of the current SHF President, Vicki Weaver, who has thoughtfully led the System’s philanthropy program and its strategic direction for nearly 28 years.

How To Apply

All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile found at www.wittkieffer.com. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to: SHFPresident@wittkieffer.com

Spectrum Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Houston, TX

Program Officer, Episcopal Health Foundation

The Organization

The Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF) believes all Texans deserve to be healthy. EHF is committed to transform the health of our communities by going beyond just the doctor’s office. By providing millions of dollars in grants, working with congregations and community partners, and providing important research, we’re supporting solutions that address the underlying causes of poor health. EHF was established in 2013 and is based in Houston. With more than $1.2 billion in estimated assets, the Foundation operates as a supporting organization of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas and works to help 10 million people across 57 Texas counties. #HealthNotJustHealthcare

Position Summary: Under the leadership of the Vice President for Grants, the Program Officer assists in developing, managing, and evaluating a portfolio of grants and initiatives. The focus of the Program Officer’s work is to seek out investment opportunities that align with Episcopal Health Foundation’s (EHF) goals, outcomes, and strategies. This Program Officer will take the lead in our work under Goal 1: Strengthening Systems of Health by Catalyzing Health Systems to be Accessible, Equitable, and Deliver Health not just Healthcare.

Primary Responsibilities of all EHF Program Officers:

• Carry an assigned portfolio of priority grants

• Seek out and/or develop investment opportunities for grantmaking

• Guides organizations through the entire application process, from concept development through presentation of proposals and evaluation results.

• Respond to inquiries from organizations regarding the Foundation’s grantmaking guidelines

• Consult with organizations regarding specific grant proposals to ensure that the proposal meets Foundation guidelines and/or initiative requirements, and is a well-formulated request

• Assist grant seekers and grant recipient organizations, as appropriate, to direct them to other resources for organizational development, funding, program ideas, etc.

• Provide management support to EHF’s new projects/initiatives

Proposal Review

• Use data and research to inform grant decisions; generate proposal ideas

• Review all assigned letters of inquiry and full proposals to ensure that required information has been provided. Where needed and appropriate, conduct additional research into the relevant field of interest and/or nonprofit organization

• As appropriate, conduct site visits and due diligence for each assigned proposal

• Generate insights, and develop actionable recommendations that inform our investment decisions and movement toward our goals.

• Prepare proposal analysis including written summaries and recommendations for review and action by the Board’s Program Committee

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Maintain data and provide information as needed to support the Research and Evaluation Division’s development of reports to aggregate evaluation results and communicate the Foundation’s impact in the community

• Ensure that grant files are complete, accurate and current; maintain statistical information regarding grantmaking activity

• Monitor implementation of each grant by requesting and reviewing written evaluations and by conducting site visits to a representative number of grant recipients

Community Leadership

• Develop and maintain contact with a broad cross section of organizations in the community aligned with EHF’s mission and goals

• Support leadership initiatives developed/coordinated by the Research and Evaluation Division and the President’s Office

• Keep abreast of emerging issues both locally and nationally

• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Grants

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree strongly preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of health system, healthcare safety net, and systems thinking

• A minimum of five years of post-college experience, some portion in the nonprofit or governmental sector required, ideally within the health/healthcare sector. Grantmaking experience strongly preferred; desire to work in and with nonprofit health sector is essential

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; proven ability to be flexible in a team-oriented approach with diverse groups of people

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills

• Content expertise in health and wellness subject areas, including health and healthcare delivery systems, delivery system reform, and health and healthcare financing and policy.

• Excellent planning, organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills

• Computer literate and experience working with databases strongly preferred

All employees are expected to meet EHF’s expectations regarding foundation citizenship. These include taking responsibility for actions and outcomes, being a good stewardship of resources, being transparent, being a team player, producing high quality work and maintaining a high level of productivity. All employees are expected to have sound knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and are expected to comply with EHF policies, procedures, and values.

Compensation: Salary will be set in accordance with the successful candidate’s experience. In addition to salary, the candidate will receive Episcopal Health Foundation’s employee benefits which include comprehensive health insurance coverage and a retirement plan to which the Foundation will contribute an amount equal to 9% of base salary.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should apply at https://www.episcopalhealth.org/about/work-with-us/ The position will remain open until filled.

New Orleans, LA

Vice President for Philanthropy, Greater New Orleans Foundation

The Organization

The Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) is the philanthropic institution dedicated to driving positive impact through philanthropy, leadership, and action in the 13-parish Greater New Orleans region. For nearly a century, GNOF has connected donors and fundholders with causes about which they are passionate. GNOF makes grants and supports impactful work throughout the Greater New Orleans area, while also providing civic leadership to help address the biggest challenges facing the region, with a goal of improving the everyday lives of the people that live here. Today, GNOF manages more than 900 funds created to support a variety of causes that have both short-term and long-term impact.

Position Overview

The Greater New Orleans Foundation is searching for a dynamic, experienced, and skilled development professional to serve as its Vice President of Philanthropy. Reporting to the President and CEO, the Vice President for Philanthropy, will lead the Foundation’s fundraising efforts and donor development and engagement work, broaden and deepen relationships with new and existing philanthropic partners, and contribute significantly to the Foundation’s ability to influence forward progress in the 13-parish Greater New Orleans region. The Vice President for Philanthropy will be a seasoned fundraising professional, with the ability to both inspire donor investment in the Foundation’s strategic priorities and help individuals utilize the Foundation’s philanthropic vehicles. In addition, the Vice President for Philanthropy will serve as a resource for charitable planned giving, including reinforcing and increasing the Foundation’s exposure and positive reputation as a trusted partner to professional advisors.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute the comprehensive asset development efforts of the Foundation, to include the creation of new funds, the delivery of donor services, the recognition of donor gifts, and the stewardship of new and existing donors
In conjunction with the Foundation’s senior leadership, establish well-defined asset development metrics and benchmarks; ensure that the Foundation is on track to meet targets on an annual basis—for new gifts, new funds, planned gifts, institutional support, special initiatives, the Foundation’s endowment, and the Foundation’s annual campaign.
Maintain a robust portfolio of five, six, and seven-figure donor prospects
Harness and leverage the time, talent, and resources of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and, specifically, of the Board’s Asset Development Committee, to generate greater philanthropic support and foster connections with new and existing donors
Serve as the Foundation’s in-house expert in planned giving and for the donation of complex assets, providing information and technical assistance to professional advisors and Foundation staff regarding complex gifts and current and planned gift vehicles
Cultivate relationships with key professional advisor groups, including attorneys, accountants, bankers, life insurance advisors and financial/investment/wealth advisors
Provide thought leadership as a member of Foundation’s senior management team; work in close partnership with the Foundation’s CEO, Chief of Staff, finance department, communications department, and programs department to achieve development goals
Manage, mentor, and lead the Foundation’s team of five (5) diverse development and donor relations professionals
Maintain an effective external profile, representing the Foundation as a panelist, speaker, and/or content expert where appropriate
Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

Ten or more years of leadership experience in developing, implementing and adapting strategies to attract and engage charitable donors; experience with diverse giving tools such as donor advised funds and planned gifts strongly preferred
Demonstrated success in securing five, six and seven-figure gifts
Comprehensive campaign experience preferred
Expertise in managing trustees and other high-level volunteers
Knowledge of planned giving instruments; experience building relationships with professional advisors a plus
Ability to design and implement donor cultivation plans, solicitation strategies, and stewardship plans that reflect best industry practices
Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM system
Flexible and adaptable leadership style that inspires colleagues and earns the respect of a diverse development team
Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside the Foundation
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
The ability to take initiative, manage multiple tasks and projects, and bring all to a successful conclusion
High energy, enthusiasm (or positive attitude), and passion for the Foundation’s mission
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus

Salary for this position will be commensurate with skills and experience.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should email the following materials to GNOFVPSearch@gmail.com:

Cover letter
Resume
Three (3) professional references

No calls, please.

New York, NY

Chief Operating Officer, Physicians for Human Rights

The Organization

Organization Description

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

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

Position Overview

Chief Operating Officer

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

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

Role Description

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

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

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

Financial Management

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

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

Human Resources

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

Operations and Information Technology

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

Support efforts to protect physical and digital staff security

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate

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

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

Benefits

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

How to Apply

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

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

Newtown, PA

Director of Development, George School

The Organization

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

Position Overview

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

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

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

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

How To Apply

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

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

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

Peabody, Massachusetts

Vice President of Development, YMCA OF METRO NORTH

The Organization

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

Position Overview

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

Position Summary:

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

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

• Identify and cultivate prospective YMCA donors

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

• Support the expansion of endowment and legacy giving.

• Support marketing efforts as related to philanthropy.

Donor Management:

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

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

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

• Participate in solicitations as appropriate.

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

• Research prospects and donors as needed.

Effect on end results:

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

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

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

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

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

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required

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

• Team-oriented leader with strong management skills

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

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

• Proficient in CSM Software and Microsoft Office.

• Commitment to the YMCA mission.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

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

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

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

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

• Evening and weekend work is expected and may be required

How To Apply

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

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=8d3fdec5-eaba-4df1-8b27-8b41a1b64b2d&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=382022&source=CC2&lang=en_US

Philadelphia, PA or Remote

Grants and Revenue Manager (Remote), Character Lab

The Organization

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

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

Position Overview

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

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

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

How To Apply

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

Raleigh, North Carolina

Executive Director, Hearts with Haiti

The Organization

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION PROFILE

TITLE: Executive Director

REPORTS TO: Board of Directors

POSITION: Exempt/Full Time

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

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

Position Overview

KEY ROLES: (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Leadership

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

· Bring expertise and vision to grow and develop the organization

· Directly manage the relationship and communications with partner in Haiti

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

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

Fundraising

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

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

· Guide and direct fundraising activities of the board

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

· Work with Haitian leaders to increase sustained giving and sponsorships

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

· Experience with fundraising via social media platforms

Fiscal Management

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

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

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

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

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

· Monitor the annual budget in collaboration with the Finance Committee

Strategic Planning & Board Governance

· Work with the board to fulfill HWH’s mission and to develop and execute the organization’s strategic plan and programs

· Identify opportunities for growth and improvement of the organization

· Communicate effectively with the board, providing timely and accurate information to help make informed decisions

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

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

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

Communications

Work with the Communications Director to do the following:

· Create marketing and promotional materials, both print and electronic

· Identify and procure resources needed to develop annual promotions and events calendar

· Manage social media to ensure content is fresh and engaging, and is updated regularly as outlined in the Communications Calendar

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

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

· Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication

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

· Willingness to travel; mileage and airfare will be reimbursed

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

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

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

· Availability to work evening and weekend hours as needed

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

How To Apply

SALARY: Commensurate with experience

APPLICATION PROCESS:

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

Rockville, Maryland

Foundation Director, ARVO Foundation for Eye Research

The Organization

The ARVO Foundation for Eye Research, is a nonprofit charitable organization based in Rockville, Md. and is the fundraising arm of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). Our mission is to serve as a global catalyst for innovation, workforce development and collaboration for scientists worldwide who are engaged in sight-saving research.

Position Overview

As Director of the ARVO Foundation, you will lead the development of U.S. and international fundraising strategies for career development programming, educational opportunities, research grants and travel awards. You will work collaboratively with ARVO staff on fundraising events, finances, marketing and communications. Managing all Foundation-related processes and procedures are key responsibilities of this position. You will work closely with the Foundation Board of Governors and staff leadership to maintain and establish new donors and serve as the first line of contact to donors and sponsors. Providing the highest quality service when engaging with donors, grant-making organizations and awardees/grantees is essential to success in this role. You will be working collaboratively with the Executive Director and ARVO staff to smoothly implement work between the Foundation and ARVO activities.

Key responsibilities include:

Manages and implements Foundation strategy with support of the staff and volunteer leadership, contributing to strategic discussion of opportunities
Provides critical Foundation communications to internal and external stakeholders on Foundation directions and opportunities and manage Foundation Board and committee governance activities
Serves as key contact to donors and other giving groups
Manages all aspects of annual matching gift campaign, and end-of-year campaign
Works closely and collaboratively with ARVO staff to support fundraising needs for education programs and manages grant filing in support of these programs
Manages planned giving opportunities
Prepares annual Foundation reports and funder-related reports
Manages and oversees all aspects of the development of two annual fundraising events, the ARVO Foundation Gala, and the Women in Eye and Vision Research Luncheon, including fundraising, sales, promotion, program development and awardee and host committee communications
Performs administrative duties to support the Foundation, and in collaboration with communications, meetings, and finance staff

Key qualifications include:

Bachelor’s degree or have, comparable work experience with a minimum of five years’ experience in fundraising, public relations/marketing, and project management
Proven track record of raising funds from diverse sources, including major gifts from individuals foundations, and corporations (preferably experience with the pharmaceutical industry)
Experience in donor cultivation and grant writing
Familiarity with the academic research environment a plus
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and appropriately with high-level professionals
Positive, customer-oriented attitude and willingness to honor organization values
Demonstrated strength in problem-solving
Strong ability to plan and collaborate across departments and teams
Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
Experience working with international customers/multiple nationalities a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong MS Office Suite skills
Database management experience
Travel to ARVO Annual Meeting required. Other travel to be determined to meet the needs of donors.

How To Apply

What we offer:

ARVO and the ARVO Foundation are committed to supporting our employees by providing competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and professional development opportunities. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, life and disability insurance, FSA, matching retirement savings, telework *(2 days/week), flexible work schedule options, and more.

*ARVO offers two days per week of telework on a business usual basis. However, we provide the option of 100% telework to all employees while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a health and safety concern in the D.C. area.

For consideration, please submit your resume including a cover letter stating your salary requirements to hr@arvo.org.

Learn more about the ARVO Foundation for Eye Research: https://www.arvo.org/arvo-foundation/

ARVO values diversity and is 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, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

San Francisco

Director/Senior Director of Human Resources and Administration, San Francisco Foundation

The Organization

Director/Senior Director of Human Resources and Administration

Location: San Francisco, CA

Type: Full TimeMin. Experience: Senior Manager/Supervisor

With more than $1.5 billion in assets, the San Francisco Foundation is one of the largest community foundations in the country. The foundation is committed to expanding opportunity and ensuring a more equitable future for all in the Bay Area. Together with its donors, the foundation distributed $154 million to nonprofit organizations last fiscal year. The San Francisco Foundation serves Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties.

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

The Director/Senior Director of Human Resources and Administration is responsible for providing strategic guidance and support to the San Francisco Foundation, its staff, and leadership, primarily in the areas of Human Resources and Office Administration. The Director/Senior Director will provide vision and oversee the daily performance and workflow of the HR department and have responsibility for employee relations, recruitment, compensation, business continuity, payroll, and benefits. The role will collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) and other thought partners around organizational development. The incumbent will also oversee Administrative Services, which includes facilities and office management. During COVID-19, this role will work closely with the COO and Senior Leadership Team (“SLT”) to continue to support the needs of a remote workforce and create solutions to effectively return staff to the downtown San Francisco offices when appropriate. The position will ensure the HR team supports staff at all levels of the organization and affect recruitment and retention results culminating in a highly engaged staff. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record handling complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, balancing short and long-term planning/projects with the urgency of immediate demands. The Director/Senior Director should demonstrate the ability to be proactive and mitigate risk for the organization while supporting the COO in creating an engaging and values-based, world-class environment for staff and clients.

The Director/Senior Director will supervise a staff of Human Resources and Office Services professionals, share Administrative support with the COO, and be an advisor to the SLT. This position is based in San Francisco. The Foundation will be remote until at least June 30, 2021 (COVID-19). However, this role will be part of the essential work staff and may have an occasional need to work in the office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Human Resources Strategy Development:

The Director/Senior Director will lead the Foundation’s Internal Equity working group and collaborate with the Foundation’s Board Chair and COO around the annual HR Committee. The Director/Senior Director will be an internal influencer providing advice to and collaborating with the SLT to influence decision-making that affects the whole organization.

In collaboration with the COO, recommend and maintain an organizational structure and staffing levels to accomplish the Foundation’s goals and objectives.

Oversee the Foundation’s compensation strategy and programs’ design and development and recommend improvements to the benefits program to facilitate employee retention as needed.

Review and recommend revisions to current Foundation HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance and effective implementation of new and changing federal, state, and local requirements.

Collaborate with the COO and Administration Team to design systems to support a remote workforce, various office space needs, and the relationship with our landlords. The Director/Senior Director will work closely with the COO and Chief of Staff on multiple initiatives linked to organizational culture.

HR Policies, Procedures, and Systems:

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law. Manage the preparation and maintenance of reports necessary to carry out the department’s functions, along with periodic reports for the SLT and the Board. In collaboration on systems improvements, training, and adoption.

Recruitment and Talent Development:

In collaboration with the COO and Foundation leadership, maintain and implement talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies that ensure The Foundation is staffed appropriately with the right talent at the right time. Work directly with managers to recruit, interview, select, and hire staff. Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to develop, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive onboarding program for new employees. Determine the need for and manage the engagement of temporary employees.

Compensation and Benefits:

Provide analytical and technical support in developing and delivering compensation and benefits programs. Collect and analyze market data on compensation practices, salary levels, and trends to ensure the Foundation’s compensation practices are appropriately competitive.

Work with contracted Benefits Consultants in evaluating and selecting health and other benefit products and services. Oversee the administration of all benefit programs and coordinate the full lifecycle of the open enrollment process.

Training and Organizational Development:

Work closely with the Foundation’s Organizational and Professional Development Director to design training opportunities that enable employees, at all levels, to develop, enhance, or improve skills and competencies needed to be successful in their chosen careers or to prepare for new responsibilities. and the advancement of our Equity Strategy. Research and recommend internal programs, vendors, and technology platforms able to provide training, required classes, or development opportunities.

Employee Relations:

Offer consultation, facilitation, and resolution strategies for workplace issues. Assist in communications between employees, performance management, and explanation and clarification of Foundation policies and procedures.

External collaboration:

The Director/Senior Director’s scope will include frequent interaction, influence, and decision-making to gather information, collaborate on initiatives, advance SFF’s presence and leadership, and further SFF’s mission, values, and north star.

Performance Management:

Lead the annual review process.

Develop effective evaluation processes and tools; provide training to managers and staff on evaluation tools, techniques, and processes.

Support staff in setting goals and developing work plans, effectively communicating performance expectations and outcomes, creating two-way communication loops, performance monitoring, and skills development and performance enhancement.

Budget Management:

The Director/Senior Director will have oversight of the HR and Operations budgets.

Position Overview

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field. A combination of experience and education is acceptable.

Minimum ten years of broad senior-level human resources experience, including design, development, and implementation of effective recruitment strategies and plans, compensation and benefits programs, and performance management systems and processes. The role will play a pivotal role in continuing the focus on Equitable practices and shaping organizational culture. Role requires experience in providing consultative, facilitation, and resolution strategies to address employee relations matters. Experience in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new systems and processes is also required.

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

Experience as a Director level or above leading HR Teams
Experience being an advisor to C-Suite levels
Designing compensation plans
Extensive knowledge of CA labor laws
A PHR/SPHR certification a plus
Experience in philanthropy/non-profit sector a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to exercise the utmost confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive material and situations.
Strong computer skills in the Microsoft environment, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Knowledge of and facile with online recruitment technologies.
Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
Exceptional supervisory skills with strong coaching and conflict resolution abilities.
Must be able to work at all levels of HR – strategic, operational, and tactical.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all staff and influence outcomes across departments.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects. Ability to respond to multiple and competing demands.

COMPENSATION

Commensurate with background and experience in addition to a very competitive benefits package.

The San Francisco Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply.

How To Apply: https://sff.org/contact-us/careers/

Careers

San Francisco, CA

Analyst - YouthTruth, Center for Effective Philanthropy/ YouthTruth

The Organization

We value a passionate commitment to improving schools. We have a deep belief in the power of data and analysis to improve decision-making. We believe that successful employees want to make the world a better place and are motivated to seize opportunities to do so.

We believe that committed individuals will grow and develop in an environment in which they are trained, mentored, and supported. We value hard work and productivity, but also recognize the importance of maintaining a work-life balance.

We believe each employee has a strong sense of ownership for the work that they do, and the work of YouthTruth as a whole. Strengths of YouthTruth’s work culture are entrepreneurialism, accountability, teamwork, collegiality, diversity, and mutual respect.

Position Overview

Analyst
San Francisco, CA

We believe, and research shows, that student and stakeholder feedback matters for school improvement and student success. That’s why, in 2008, we created YouthTruth – to help educators harness student and stakeholder feedback to accelerate improvements. We’ve heard from over 1.5 million students as well as thousands family and staff members across 39 states and four countries. When you join YouthTruth, you join a small and collaborative team that has big impact on schools across the U.S and the education sector.

As an Analyst, you will be instrumental in putting important student perception data into the hands of those making instructional and leadership decisions in K-12 schools. Being part of YouthTruth, a national nonprofit, gives you the chance to apply and grow your skills while making a difference in education.

The Ideal Candidate:

· You have a deep interest in and passion for education, and a belief in student voice as a powerful tool to make important changes in education.

· You are highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented. You consistently produce high-quality, error-free work, reflecting an ability to complete tasks on time with quality and accuracy.

· You have an ability to quickly learn new tools, systems, and skills.

· You are flexible, adaptable, and reliable in a fast-paced environment.

· You are able to manage multiple priorities and timelines simultaneously.

· You are confident that your work can make a difference but humble in the knowledge that you are always learning and improving.

· You are a genuinely wonderful colleague to have around. You work well within a close knit-team as well as across other departments. You are also excellent at managing up. Your highly positive attitude, shared commitment to excellence, and thoughtfulness are valuable assets to the organization.

· Your interpersonal and communication skills allow you to interact effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization as well as external contacts.

What You’ll Do:

You will work closely with YouthTruth’s energetic and diverse staff to provide district leaders and school principals with data-driven insights to enhance their effectiveness. The core function of this role is to create data-driven reports based on student survey results. More specifically, you can expect to be involved in the following:

Survey Administration & Reporting

· Co-manage survey administration, report template design, and innovation processes for YouthTruth’s surveys

· Create and administer online surveys for our clients on tight deadlines

· Generate data-driven reports for our clients in an online interactive platform

· Support client leads in preparing and interpreting data for school administrators

· Troubleshoot and problem-solve operational and client issues

· Provide strong quality control of online surveys and report products

Process and Product Development

· Co-develop new features and processes to improve the efficiency of survey administration, data analysis, and data visualization

· Program in Python. You will frequently contribute to YouthTruth’s codebase, implementing improvements, debugging, reviewing others’ code, and writing tests

· Refine survey instruments and reports; contribute to new product development to meet school and district needs

Other

· Contribute to analysis of the large-scale YouthTruth; gather insights from our data for marketing, blogs, and communications

· Actively contribute to team discussions, collaborating on cross-team projects and helping to develop CEP’s internal knowledge base and operations

Your Background, Experiences, and Interests:

· College degree (B.S., B.A.) and 0-2 years of work experience (Ph.D. and experienced Masters level candidates will not be considered)

· Strong interest in and experience with analyzing data, and proficiency in basic statistics

· Experience with computer programming, in particular Python and/or R – these languages form the basis of our surveying and reporting processes

· Exposure to Ruby and Javascript a plus but not required

· Experience with SQL a plus but not required

Benefits

· The annual base salary for this position is $78,900. In addition, this role is eligible for a competitive Performance Based Incentive Compensation.

· Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans.

· Generous paid time off plan, including up to 15 holidays, two weeks of accrued vacation, and two personal days per year.

· 401(k) plan with a 1:1 Employer Match up to 5% of total compensation.

· Generous annual personal professional development allowance.

· Flexible spending and dependent care tax free savings plans.

· Life insurance covered 100% by the organization.

We believe diversity and inclusion are key drivers of creativity and innovation, and we actively seek out candidates from many types of diverse backgrounds to apply for this exciting role.

Location

We have offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts and San Francisco, California, where the entire YouthTruth team resides (and enjoys sweeping views of San Francisco bay and the Bay Bridge). This role will be based in our San Francisco office (eventually). Currently our staff is working remotely and will continue to do so until it is deemed safe to come back into the office.

How To Apply

Please fill out our application for employment and attach a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. If you have any questions, please contact Leaha Wynn, Manager, People and Culture; Diversity and Inclusion Strategist at jobs [at] cep [dot] org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

San Francisco, CA

Digital Marketing & Creative Content Lead, Center for Effective Philanthropy/ YouthTruth

The Organization

Position Overview

To help deepen YouthTruth’s reach and impact, we are looking for someone to lead all aspects of our digital marketing. Our ideal candidate:

· Is a highly creative graphic and web designer with technical chops to go from concept to collateral.

· Is a self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively, responsive to feedback and motivated by team goals.

· Has experience effectively interpreting and visually representing data; would be excited to design microsites and PDF reports like this and this.

· Is a detail-oriented project manager who likes to keep things organized and on schedule, but who also can recognize necessary pivot points and iterate accordingly.

· Is a metrics maven who can nerd out on marketing analytics then use that data to inform strategy.

· Is a strong communicator and a collaborative team player who contributes to team culture.

· Is passionate about education and believes in the power of student voice to improve schools.

If this sounds like you, your work would span creative and technical projects like:

· Crafting, executing, and evaluating the success of digital marketing campaigns

· Managing lists and campaigns in our email marketing platform (currently Pardot)

· Managing the website

· Running social media

· Collaborating with the Partnerships team to create tools for our clients (like these)

· Using the Adobe Creative Suite to create beautiful collateral and reports

· Devising new ways to reach and influence our audience

Reporting to YouthTruth’s Deputy Director and receiving support and mentorship from CEP’s Senior Graphic Designer, you would work collaboratively with the YouthTruth Partnerships team as well as staff in other departments at YouthTruth and the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), YouthTruth’s parent nonprofit.

Other required qualifications:

· A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience and a Bachelor’s degree.

· Proficiency using InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, WordPress, Google Analytics (or related), and email marketing software such as Pardot, HubSpot, or ExactTarget. Salesforce experience a plus.

· Comfort with ambiguity and ability to remain flexible in response to business needs of a rapidly growing team.

· A work ethic consistent with the CEP/YouthTruth organizational culture: thoughtful; commitment to client confidentiality; demonstrates the highest level of personal integrity as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Benefits

Our nonprofit model is central to our identity: our bottom line is impact, not profit. Yet even as a nonprofit, we successfully compete for top talent across the nonprofit, public, and private sectors and offer competitive compensation and benefits through our parent organization, The Center for Effective Philanthropy, including:

· The annual base salary for this position is $100,000. In addition, this role is eligible for a competitive Performance Based Incentive Compensation.

· Performance based incentive compensation plan.

· Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans with generous sick time allocation.

· Generous paid time off plan, including up to 15 holidays, two weeks of accrued vacation which increases to three weeks after the first two years, and two personal days per year.

· 401(k) plan with a 1:1 Employer Match up to 5% of total compensation.

· Generous annual personal professional development allowance.

· Flexible spending and dependent care tax free savings plans.

· Life insurance covered 100% by the organization.

We believe diversity and inclusion are key drivers of creativity and innovation, and we actively seek out candidates from many types of diverse backgrounds to apply for this exciting role.

Location

We have offices in San Francisco, California – where the entire YouthTruth team resides (and enjoys sweeping views of San Francisco bay and the Bay Bridge) – as well as Cambridge, Massachusetts. This role will be based in our San Francisco office. Currently our teams are working remotely and will continue to do so until it is deemed safe to come back to the office.

How To Apply

To Apply
Please fill out our application for employment and attach a resume and flawless cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. If you have a digital portfolio or examples of past marketing or design work, we’d love to see it!

If have any questions, please contact Alyse d’Amico, Director of People and Culture and Special Assistant to the President or Leaha Wynn, Manager, People and Culture; Diversity and Inclusion Strategist at jobs [at] cep [dot] org.

San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Chicago, IL, Washington, DC, Raleigh, NC or Remote

Vice President, National Program, Energy Foundation

The Organization

Energy Foundation’s mission is to secure a clean and equitable energy future to tackle the climate crisis. We envision a healthy, safe, equitable economy powered by clean energy. We believe a thriving clean energy economy can create sustainable opportunities, spur innovation, and protect our climate—for today and future generations.

Energy Foundation supports education and analysis to promote non-partisan policy solutions that advance renewable energy and energy efficiency while opening doors to greater innovation and productivity—growing the economy with dramatically less pollution. For nearly 30 years, Energy Foundation has supported grantees to help educate policymakers and the general public about the benefits of a clean energy economy. Our grantees include business, health, environmental, labor, equity, community, faith, and consumer groups, as well as policy experts, think tanks, universities, and more.

We are a complex, multi-site, multicultural nonprofit organization with big plans for the future. Under the leadership of our CEO, Energy Foundation has embarked on a major strategy refresh, a prioritized commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), and rapid geographic expansion.

Our comprehensive approach advances energy efficiency and renewable energy in the power, transportation, and buildings sectors. Our programs focus on developing innovative policies and campaigns to help propel clean energy development in these sectors. The Venues team is a cross-disciplinary team of policy, communications, and campaign experts dedicated to advancing strong state and regional climate and clean energy policies. The Policy team works to deliver strategy and network support services to our issue-focused grantees and funding partners. And the Strategic Communications team develops powerful narrative and communications strategies designed to build support for our work regionally and nationwide.

Energy Foundation’s founding office is in San Francisco, CA, with regional offices in Raleigh, NC; Chicago, IL; Washington, DC; and Las Vegas, NV.

Position Overview

The Vice President (VP) of the National Program is charged with leading the team of professionals at Energy Foundation (EF) working to develop emerging strategies and expert networks to fulfill the organization’s mission of securing a clean and equitable energy future to tackle the climate crisis.

The National Program focuses on critical energy sectors such as transportation, buildings, and power generation, and hosts cross-cutting experts focused on communications, efficiency in affordable housing, and clean energy cities.

The VP reports directly to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Programs and is a member of the Program Leadership Team and the organization-wide Leadership Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The VP’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Program management. Oversee the implementation of EF’s strategic vision for national work through the management of people and processes.
Staff management. Lead the National Team, ensuring strong supervision across the team with a focus on enhancing diversity and inclusion, performance management and individual growth, and mentoring and coaching.
Systems management. Oversee the development of systems to support the integrated planning, budgeting, execution, and reporting of program strategies.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Advance EF’s DEI work through program strategy, management practices, and organization-wide leadership.
Program leadership. Work with the SVP of Programs and the VP of the State and Regions Program to integrate strategy, processes, and management across the program teams.
Cross-team collaboration. Work with staff from the Operations Team and Strategic Partnerships to ensure strong integration of program work with operations and fundraising activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of 12 years of professional experience that includes significant management experience of both personnel and systems in the nonprofit advocacy space.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in U.S.-based strategic work relevant to the climate effort, such as clean energy, politics, democracy, justice, business engagement, health, organizing, etc.
Demonstrated executive-level experience in management and strategic decision-making, preferably in a complex, multi-site, and multicultural organization.
Experience participating in or leading DEI initiatives. A demonstrated commitment to contributing meaningfully to a workplace where equity and inclusion are core values in our internal and external EF work.
A commitment to operational excellence, with a strong appreciation for quality systems.
Demonstrated experience managing large teams and supporting personal growth of all employees.
Solutions-oriented, collaborative problem-solver who is committed to working collaboratively in a diverse, dynamic, and complex environment with a combination of local, regional, and national staff and partners.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to spend extended hours at the computer. This position may require moderate travel, when it is safe/advisable to do so.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All EF staff are working remotely through the remainder of 2020. While we anticipate returning to our offices sometime in 2021, we will do so only when we can ensure the health and safety of our staff.

This position may be based in any of EF’s offices (San Francisco, CA; Las Vegas, NV; Chicago, IL; Raleigh, NC; or Washington, DC). Candidates already should be based in or willing to relocate to any of those regional locations, once it is safe/advisable to do so. The office environments include some shared workspace, some individual offices, shared kitchen facilities, with moderate noise levels and a collegial atmosphere. On occasion, there are activities or events after work hours.

EF is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

How To Apply

Apply online now at: https://grnh.se/8dd1cba93us

For questions about this leadership position, please contact our search partner, Isaacson, Miller at cgallagher@IMSearch.com.

San Francisco, California

Associate Director, Major Gifts, California Academy of Sciences

The Organization

The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to exploring, explaining, and sustaining life. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it is home to a world-class aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum, as well as innovative programs in scientific research and education—all under one living roof.

We hope you are inspired by what we do and are excited to contribute to our mission. The Academy is looking for candidates who do great work, and we know they may come from a number of different backgrounds and experiences. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications for the position.

Position Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Associate Director, Major Gifts is a unique opportunity in career advancement for an experienced, motivated fundraising professional to join the leadership team of a robust development department at one of San Francisco’s most respected cultural institutions. California Academy of Sciences is a world-class museum, a scientific research institute, and an academic institution with an array of mission-driven initiatives with global impacts.

The Associate Director is a principal on the dynamic Leadership Philanthropy team. This person works closely with the Director of Leadership Philanthropy, the Associate Director of Planned Gifts, and the Chief Philanthropy Officer to create innovative donor strategies to achieve team and divisional goals, contributing to the overall Leadership Philanthropy contributed revenue goal of $18+ million in annual support.

Reporting to the Director, Leadership Philanthropy, the Associate Director manages a team of Gift Officers to solicit significant gifts from donors in the Bay Area and nationwide to support the Academy’s core museum as well as forward-thinking major initiatives. This is a full time position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Portfolio Management

Actively manage a portfolio of 50+ individual major donors and prospects to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donations with a focus on gifts in the $25,000-$100,000+ range.
Engage with donors and prospects through in-person meetings, phone meetings, emails, special events, tours, visits, and other exclusive opportunities; implement strategic follow-up work with volunteers, trustees, and staff.
Solicit annual and other priority gifts, and steward donors through an annual cycle of engagement with activities like special events, tours, and visits.
Support strategy and integrated messaging to promote and solicit multi-year major gifts and blended gifts (annual gift + planned gift) to increase contributed revenue.
Promote opportunities to sponsor the SuperNatural and Big Bang Gala annual fundraising events as pipeline engagement opportunities for lead donors.

Annual Donor Affinity Groups: Leadership Circle and Director’s Circle

Monitor and advise on marketing efforts for the major donor affinity groups (seeking alignment and coordination between the membership, mid-tier, and major gifts programs); acquire, cultivate, solicit, renew, and steward 150+ households with a focus on securing recurring unrestricted annual support to achieve overall Development revenue targets and strategic priorities.
Drive strategy to build and expand the donor pipeline by working with internal partners to cultivate existing members and donors to upgrade their annual gifts and to make additional gifts. Oversee new prospect identification and acquisition activities to expand donor pipeline.
Conceive strategies for the team to integrate the mid-tier and major gifts program with other fundraising goals and strategic initiatives including planned giving, working with the Associate Director of Gift Planning.
Develop and optimize comprehensive donor benefits and event opportunities that focus on the Academy’s mission and strategic priorities while maximizing donor engagement.

Management, Communications, and Analytics

Manage a team of three Gift Officers who support team and division goals by providing gift solicitation, program and/or administrative support.
Oversee donor communication strategy and craft letters, proposals, and other materials for funding requests and stewardship reports as needed.
Partner with Donor Information Services and others to monitor Leadership Philanthropy fundraising progress; analyze the efficacy of program strategy and activities and make recommendations for improvements.
Guide implementation of all stewardship and solicitation activities through Moves Management system in partnership with Donor Information Services.
Maintain income and expense budgets for team oversight and maximum impact on Academy programs.
Enter all pertinent information into the donor database.
Follow all Academy health and safety regulations.
Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of seven years related experience in fundraising or non-profit administration, preferably in a cultural, sciences, education, and/or cause-based institution
Minimum of five years of successful major gift solicitation
Experience managing staff in a goal-driven environment; excellent team player in cross-functional teams
Working knowledge of or experience with planned giving strategy and principle gifts, a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Superb ability to manage multiple tasks and work with diverse constituents across a complex organization in a collaborative and team-oriented manner
Demonstrated capacity of working well on multiple, simultaneous projects and deadlines
Commitment to maintaining a balance between competing priorities across staff management, program oversight, and personal contact with donors and prospects
Articulate and highly-motivated self-starter with exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills
Excellent problem-solving, project management, presentation, strategy, and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality is imperative
Competency with MS Office, Google Suite, and donor databases (Tessitura competency a plus)

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups or individuals. Second language/foreign language knowledge preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Must be able to perform repetitive motions 80% of the time.

While this position would normally be expected to work in the Academy offices with the rest of the Development Division, under current operations the position is expected to be primarily remote through June 2021

The California Academy of Sciences will give full consideration for employment to all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (SF Police Code, Article 49).

The California Academy of Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensure that all employees and applicants receive equal consideration and treatment, regardless of race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), religion, marital or domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, mental or medical disability, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship, military service status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.

How To Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume online at our Career site. Note that the recruitment timeline for positions vary and depend on many factors, so it is impossible to accurately predict when a position will close. We appreciate your patience during this process. No phone calls please.

Seattle, WA

Chief Financial Operating Officer, Seattle Foundation

Who Are We?

THE HEART AND SCIENCE OF PHILANTHROPY

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

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

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

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

Position Overview

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

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

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

MAJOR OBJECTIVES

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

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

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

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

Leadership

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

Financial Management and Reporting

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

Treasury and Investment Management

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

Operations

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

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

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

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

We are also looking for:

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

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

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

How To Apply

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

Seattle, WA or Remote

Communications Manager, The Giving Practice

The Organization

ABOUT THE GIVING PRACTICE

The Giving Practice provides consulting that blends customized support and expertise to donors, families, foundations and corporations to meet the changing landscape of today’s philanthropy. In addition to working with individual foundations and philanthropic entities in the Northwest and nationally, The Giving Practice is equally committed to facilitating collaborative efforts and knowledge sharing to improve the field of philanthropy. We develop authentic relationships with our clients that allow them to experience joyful, meaningful and effective work. We celebrate philanthropy that is diverse and inclusive as we work to create and sustain strong, equitable and healthy communities.

ABOUT PHILANTHROPY NORTHWEST

For more than 40 years, Philanthropy Northwest has served as a leader, collaborator, and partner, working side-by-side with our members and partners in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming, to show the power and potential of philanthropy. Through collaboration and partnership, we test new and innovative ideas around policy, advocacy, community philanthropy, and impact investing. We bring our members and partners together to learn, grow, and become stronger and more united through convenings, events, cohorts, collaboratives, and civil discourse.

Philanthropy Northwest is the philanthropy network for Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. We envision vibrant, healthy Northwest communities – each with its own unique history, culture and traditions – connected to the natural environment and facing the future with optimism. Founded in 1976, we partner with family funds, foundations and corporate giving programs through professional development, networking, research, publications, public policy work and consulting.

Our work includes four core programs: 1) The Learning Network, a regional community providing opportunities for emerging and established philanthropy leaders to connect, learn and grow; 2) Democracy and advocacy, a team focused on public policy issues impacting the communities we serve and promoting democracy within the philanthropic sector and beyond; 3) The Giving Practice, a national consulting team bringing customized solutions, deep regional relationships and national expertise to support organizations navigating philanthropy’s changing landscape; 4) An incubation platform for innovative philanthropic projects, including: Hmong Impact Giving Network and a growing number of issue area funder tables.

OUR CULTURE

We elevate the field of philanthropy by identifying opportunities, taking smart risks, challenging our assumptions, experimenting creatively, listening actively, engaging in deep conversations and learning through action and reflection.
Strong relationships power our work at every level; we build them with care and nurture them attentively.
We embrace and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion in our community and continuously seek to bring new perspectives into our organization and our networks.
We are a learning organization that invests in supporting the ongoing growth of our individuals, our team and our community.

We value high quality work that is grounded in deep mutual respect, healthy work/life balance, clear communication, humor and joy.

Position Overview

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Giving Practice is seeking an experienced communications manager to join our growing team. This person will assist in developing and implementing communications strategies that advance our work by helping us to reach and engage our audiences across the U.S. This new role will support outreach campaigns and manage and inform internal and external communications efforts, including digital and social media content. The communications manager will also track relevant metrics to help ensure we are successfully reaching and engaging our key audiences. The successful candidate will work with teams across the organization to help inform and support The Giving Practice’s communications efforts, with a focus on engaging new and existing clients, and elevating The Giving Practice’s profile among – and sharing resources with – a diverse range of key audiences. We’re looking for a creative, experienced and energetic self-starter with strong written, digital and verbal communications skills. The successful candidate will be someone who is comfortable straddling multiple projects at once, can seek and synthesize input from multiple internal stakeholders, and is able to identify the best path forward when there are differences of opinion to ensure the best outcomes.  Remote candidates are welcome to apply. We strongly encourage professionals of color and other underrepresented groups to apply.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead implementation of The Giving Practice’s communications strategy, and work with leadership to update the strategy as needed.
Assist with developing and implementing outreach strategies and tactics to inform The Giving Practice brand and advance our key efforts and offerings.
Ensure active, consistent and meaningful communications with clients and stakeholders through online and print communication.
Develop and manage an editorial calendar; manage, curate, edit and produce content for newsletter, blog, social media, guides, resources and website.
Manage and enhance all media platforms (including social and digital).

Proactively manage email distribution lists and create client segmentation to leverage communications.
Maintain a consistent look and feel for all communications by supporting brand style standards while capturing The Giving Practice’s voice and tone in all outreach.
Manage communications vendors for design and graphics.
Support TGP consultants in delivering key messages and communications through trainings and educational sessions.
Work collaboratively with Philanthropy Northwest’s communications team to elevate shared messaging.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience managing marketing and communications activities
Strong written and editing skills; knowledge of AP style
Strong skills with utilizing communication technology platforms, including Salesforce, Mail Chimp, Google Analytics; bonus points for experience with Drupal

Advanced experience in social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn
Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
Detail oriented and strong project management
Flexibility, agility, and be able to manage multiple priorities
Interested in being coached and in coaching others

Strong interest in the social impact sector and in philanthropy-serving organizations
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and a sense of humor
Ability to work in a less structured environment, proactive self-starter
The ability to work at an efficient pace and to turn around deliverables quickly
Strong skills in Microsoft Suite

Knowledge of Adobe programs, including Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat
Graphic design skills a plus

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The annual compensation for this full-time (40 hours/week) position includes a package of benefits consisting of medical, dental, pre-tax savings accounts for medical/transportation/childcare, retirement contribution by employer, professional development, remote work and flexible schedule. Salary range is $70,000 – $85,000 depending on experience.

The Giving Practice is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage candidates of color and other underrepresented groups to apply. We value and encourage a culture of diversity and celebrate our employees’ multiple identities, including age, color, race and ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, physical ability, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status and veteran status.

How To Apply

APPLICATION PROCESS Please submit the following: 1. Resume tailored for this position 2. Cover letter indicating why you would be a good fit and what value you would bring to The Giving Practice as the communications manager 3. One writing sample of content you have written for an organization’s communications department. Send these materials in ONE PDF to HR@philanthropynw.org and include “Your first and last name + TGP Communications Manager” in the subject line. Candidates will be screened as applications are received and our ideal start date for the position is January of 2021.

Troy, MI

Program Officer – American Cities Program, The Kresge Foundation

The Organization

The Kresge Foundation is one of the top 20 largest private foundations in the U.S. Our staff of over 100 employees works to expand opportunities in America’s cities for people with low incomes. We do this through grantmaking and social investing nationally in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and placed-based work in Detroit, Memphis, New Orleans, and other parts of the country.

Our state-of-the-art headquarters maintains an array of energy-efficient, water-conserving and health-promoting features. The foundation also operates an office in Detroit’s Midtown district.

About the position

The American Cities Program Officer will be responsible for the implementation of a program strategy that builds upon the foundation’s national and on-the-ground experience in Detroit to strengthen the social, economic, cultural, and physical fabric of other cities. The work is rooted in increasing socioeconomic mobility and addressing the systemic inequities in our society. The Program Officer will be a member of the foundation’s American Cities Program, a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team working proactively to advance the resurgence and revitalization of cities across America. The Program Officer will manage and evaluate a portion of the program’s portfolio of grants, represent the American Cities team and the Kresge Foundation at public forums, collaborate with partners at national and local-levels, design and implement grantmaking initiatives and lead select bodies of work associated with the program’s strategic priorities:

· Fostering cross-city exchange of knowledge between community development practitioners through research, publications, and convenings;

· Seeding and scaling innovative approaches to community development by funding and supporting national multi-city initiatives; and

· Stewarding the foundation’s place-based grantmaking in Memphis, New Orleans, Fresno, and a growing number of other cities.

The Program Officer will report to the Managing Director and work in close partnership with colleagues across the foundation.

This position is based in metropolitan Detroit.

Primary responsibilities
Creates and executes strategy:

· Contributes to and helps execute the program’s strategy related to national community development and place-based work.

· Shares collective responsibility for achieving strategic objectives in cities.

· Manages creation of strategy documents such as board materials, board advisory committee materials, and working group materials.

Stays current with effective and equitable strategies in the urban development field.

Project and program management:

· Oversees the program’s convening, research, and knowledge exchange related to equitable development and inclusive growth.

· Manages the Program’s place-based work in select cities including:

§ Managing relationships with key national and local partners.

§ Developing strategic objectives and associated work plans, strategy documents, and board materials

§ Coordinating internal and external collaboration through facilitating meetings, site visits and ongoing information exchange.

§ Managing external requests for proposals and open calls for grant applications including RFP development, publication, review, and communications.

Conducts grant reviews and serves as point of contact for grantees:

· Manages a portfolio of select grants across national community development, multi-city initiatives and place-based work in cities. Performs end-to-end grant review responsibilities for sourced and unsolicited applications. Supports the team’s use of program-related investment (PRI) and innovative capital tools to achieve program objectives, as needed.

Contributes to research, evaluation, and learning:

· Works with the Managing Director to develop grant outcomes and evaluation criteria for grants.

· Contributes to evaluating the effectiveness of the team portfolio.

· Conducts research, site visits and contributes to program development.

· Partakes in professional development opportunities.

Contributes to the field and performs other duties to support the foundation:

· Represents the foundation publicly, sharing program approaches and grant making outcomes.

· Participates in funder and cross-sector collaboratives to achieve program objectives, as needed.

· Develops and maintains external involvement with grant makers, nonprofit leaders and public / private sector stakeholders active in urban development, as needed.

· Works collaboratively, supporting and encouraging all members within and across teams.

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

· Demonstrates a strong commitment to championing issues of inclusion and equity in cities.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree is required; completion of a Master’s degree is strongly preferred.

· Five years of progressive work experience required. Experience related to community development, economic development, cross-sector collaboration, public policy, urban planning, nonprofit management, philanthropy, or related field is preferred.

· Demonstrated interest in the public, nonprofit, civic, or social sectors.

· Demonstrated leadership potential.

· Willing to travel extensively. Local, regional, and national travel requirements vary by quarter. (Staff will not be traveling or attending in-person meetings during this time in observance of coronavirus safety measures)

· Strong communication, writing and verbal including the ability to speak publicly.

· Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to successfully interact and work across teams, functions, and sectors.

· Demonstrated ability to effectively develop and manage strong and productive working relationships with internal and external partners.

· Demonstrated ability to master a diverse workload and execute on strategies.

· Previous experience in consulting/analysis, project management, strategy (for-profit, non-profit, or public sector) or operations is preferred.

· Willingness to relocate to the Detroit Metro Area (at a time mutually determined as safe given coronavirus safety measures).

How To Apply

Application deadline for this position is 11:59pm EST on January 15, 2021

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Kresge is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBT 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.

Please note: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all Kresge staff are working remotely, and our Troy and Detroit offices remain closed until further notice. Kresge staff will not be traveling or attending in-person meetings during this time. Thank you for your understanding.

Troy, MI

Director of the Executive Office, The Kresge Foundation

The Organization

Our state-of-the-art headquarters maintains an array of energy-efficient, water-conserving and health-promoting features. The foundation also operates an office in Detroit’s Midtown district.

About the Position

The functions of the Director of the Executive Office fall into four categories:

Provides multifaceted support to the Foundation’s President and members of the Executive Office, and coordinates activities amongst members of the Executive Office and all foundation staff.
Manages the Executive Office department.
Serves as Staff Liaison to the Board of Trustees, supporting them in a wide variety of activities.
Directs special projects on behalf of the Executive Office and serves as Executive Office staff representative on internal foundation committees as needed.

The position extends the reach of the President’s Office by cultivating close working relationships and open communication with every department and program of the Foundation, enabling the President to stay informed of staff activities. This position requires the ability to be proactive and self-directed and possess sound judgment and high attention to detail. The Director is a thought partner to the President and is required to maintain confidentiality and practice discretion. This position also requires a dedication to producing high quality work and support while displaying a consistently collaborative and cooperative way of working.

Primary responsibilities

Executive Office – President (30%)

Oversees the schedule of the President; facilitates access to the President by identifying the objectives of individuals requesting meetings and ensures the President is fully prepared for the schedule demands.
Supervises all travel arrangements for the President.
Screens President’s calls; assists callers directly or through appropriate referral.
Interacts regularly with high-level local and national business, government, and non-profit leaders.
Tracks the necessity of Executive Office communications and, when appropriate, prepares correspondence on behalf of the President.
Oversees all responsibilities associated with the President’s speaking engagements and public appearances, including production of speeches and visual aids, logistical needs at speaking/conference venues, and publicity related to speaking engagements.
Works closely with the relevant departments to ensure the President is fully prepared for all external and internal meetings, speaking engagements and events.
Supports the President’s external board relationships and materials and ensures the President is prepared for these responsibilities.
Handles and resolves issues before they reach the President, working collaboratively with the relevant stakeholders, and escalates issues to the President, as appropriate.

Executive Office – Department Management (30%)

Oversees scheduling and logistics of Executive Office meetings and convenings and supervises production of meeting materials. Ensures appropriate and responsive follow-up and accountability of all action items.
Facilitates internal relationships with Executive Office staff and direct reports, ensuring that work deliverables are produced, and deadlines are met for all items under the President’s purview.
Supervises all aspects of Executive Office special events, including development of guest lists, invitations, catering, and all logistical needs associated with events.
Approves invoices and expenses for the President’s direct reports and Trustees.
Approves Talent and Human Resources related items within ADP for the President’s direct reports.
Works with the Communications department to develop the agenda, secure topic speakers and provide activity update summaries for weekly all-staff meetings.
Works with Grants Management office to establish yearly calendar deadlines for grantmaking activities.
Manages and supports the Executive Office Assistant’s work and development.
Manages relationships with consultants and develops contracts and scopes of work for the Executive Office.
Cultivates close working relationships and open communication across the foundation.
Responsible for Executive Office document management.

Board of Trustees (30%)

Serves as a primary contact for Foundation Trustees.
Strategizes and plans all meetings involving Trustees, including Board and Committee meeting timing in partnership with appropriate stakeholders.
Plans all Board Meetings, including development of board meeting agenda, determination of meeting location, all contractual arrangements required for meeting locations, and all logistical details associated with Board Meetings.
Maintains oversight of board material structure and content.
Partners with team administrative assistants of Board committees (e.g. audit, social investments, investments, and compensation) to ensure committee materials are posted.
Drafts Board meeting minutes and presents them for review by the Secretary of the Board.
Manages trustee retirement grants.
Provides oversight of travel arrangements for Trustees, Executive Office staff and Executive Team for Board Meetings.
Proofs and produces quarterly Board Book materials; organizing and assembling materials submitted from throughout the foundation and making them available on the electronic Board portal.
Serves as lead administrator for Board portal.
Maintains Board Book Archives.

Special Projects (10%)

Undertakes special research and prepares written reports as directed by the President.
Serves as committee member and Executive Office Liaison to internal committees as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree including course work in business communications, office management, and related areas.
A minimum of 10 years of high level professional administrative experience.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact effectively with external contacts and with Foundation colleagues.
Demonstrated organizational skills with experience managing the details of a very fast paced meeting and travel schedule.
Demonstrated experience and skill with event management, calendar management, travel arrangements, writing and proofreading.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and practice good judgement.
Experience with advanced features of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other software essential to accomplishing the work of this position.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Experience with Detroit philanthropic, nonprofit, government, corporate sectors and/or communities strongly preferred.
Strong dedication to the Foundation’s vision and values with the ability to demonstrate that commitment in daily interactions.

Application deadline for this position is 11:59pm EST on January 8, 2021

How To Apply

Submit your application using our Applicant Tracking System: Director of the Executive Office

Washington, DC

Foundations Relations Manager, DC Greens

The Organization

DC Greens is an equal opportunity employer

Position Overview

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How To Apply

We strongly encourage and seek applications from people of color,including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as women, and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, nationalorigin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medicalstatus. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in theapplication process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.

If interested, email a cover letter and resume to hiring@dcgreens.org. In your cover letter provide an answer in 250words or less to the following prompt: What is your personal and professional lived experience with the communitieswith whom we work?

Please put “Foundations Relations Manager” in the subject line and save your cover letter and resume as a singleattachment labeled “LAST NAME, FIRST NAME_Application.” Applications will be accepted on the rolling basis with priority given to applicants that apply by January 21, 2021, 11:59 pm EST. Anticipated start date is February 16, 2021.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Program Officer, Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation

The Organization

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

Position Overview

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

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

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

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

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

How To Apply

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

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

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

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