The Organization

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation was created in 1944 by international business pioneer Conrad N. Hilton, who founded Hilton Hotels and left his fortune to help the world’s disadvantaged and vulnerable people. The Foundation currently conducts strategic initiatives in six priority areas: providing safe water, ending chronic homelessness, preventing substance use, helping children affected by HIV and AIDS, supporting transition age youth in foster care, and extending Conrad Hilton’s support for the work of Catholic Sisters. In addition, following selection by an independent international jury, the Foundation annually awards the $2 million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize to a nonprofit organization doing extraordinary work to reduce human suffering. In 2017, the Humanitarian Prize was awarded to icddr,b, an international health research institute dedicated to solving the most serious health issues facing low and middle-income countries. From its inception, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.5 billion in grants, distributing $109 million in the U.S. and around the world in 2016. The Foundation’s current assets are approximately $2.6 billion. For more information, please visit www.hiltonfoundation.org/

Position Overview

Supports the work of the grants management team, including data entry for processing grants, tracking requirements, ensuring accurate grant data management, and helping to prepare board dockets. The grants assistant is an integral member of the grants management team and the Foundation, and reports to the Director, Grants and Knowledge Management.

• Assists with the processing of the Foundation’s grants, including entering data, conducting due diligence, attaching documents, scheduling requirements and payments, and generating correspondence.
• Oversees the Grants Management Outlook account, tracking receipt and routing applications, reports and grant agreements. Helps to monitor requirements.
• Responds to unsolicited requests for funding.
• Assists with the preparation and production of the Foundation’s quarterly board dockets.
• Provides technical assistance on the use of the grants management database, as well as the Foundation’s grantmaking forms, policies and practices to enhance accuracy, consistency and efficiency.
• Assists with the archiving of grant records, and grants database clean-up and maintenance in order to meet legal, auditing and Foundation requirements. Undertakes special projects and other duties as assigned.

Core Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2 years of relevant work experience required; non-profit, philanthropy or grants management experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Experience with grants management databases or a relational database.
• Interest in the Foundation’s mission and the operational side of grantmaking and philanthropy.
• Excellent written and oral communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Able to work independently and as a part of a team, plan and prioritize workflow to meet deadlines, take initiative, and be solution-oriented.
• A positive attitude and high level of accountability and flexibility.

How To Apply

To Apply:

 Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume by email to the Talent and Culture department at talent@hiltonfoundation.org. Please note “Grants Assistant” in the subject line. No phone inquiries, please.

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and we seek candidates from all backgrounds and experiences

The Organization

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation was created in 1944 by international business pioneer Conrad N. Hilton, who founded Hilton Hotels and left his fortune to help the world’s disadvantaged and vulnerable people. The Foundation currently conducts strategic initiatives in six priority areas: providing safe water, ending chronic homelessness, preventing substance use, helping young children affected by HIV and AIDS, supporting transition age youth in foster care, and extending Conrad Hilton’s support for the work of Catholic Sisters. In addition, following selection by an independent international jury, the Foundation annually awards the $2 million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize to a nonprofit organization doing extraordinary work to reduce human suffering. In 2017, the Humanitarian Prize was awarded to icddr,b, an international health research institute dedicated to solving the most serious health issues facing low and middle-income countries. From its inception, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.6 billion in grants, distributing $114.9 million in the U.S. and around the world in 2017. The Foundation’s current assets are approximately $2.8 billion. For more information, please visit www.hiltonfoundation.org/

Position Overview

About the Role

The Program Associate will play a central role in coordinating the International grant making activities of the program department, provide programmatic and administrative support to their respective program teams, and act as a liaison between program staff, grantees and external consultants.  S/he will provide support for key operational and administrative areas of the team, including: project tracking, communications and knowledge sharing, coordination of meetings and contribution to project reports, grant oversight, and planning. This position will also assist the team with general administration functions including the coordination of convenings.

This position will work closely with the Sr. Program Officer in the young children affected by HIV and AIDS initiative and as a member of the team, the Program Associate will participate in project and department-wide activities, meetings, conferences, etc.  S/he will participate in programming discussions, and will be conversant with the Foundation’s approaches.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate the Grant Making Process

• Serves as the primary contact and provides guidance to grantees and applicants during the application and reporting processes
• Participates in proposal research, summaries and budgets during the review process
• Reviews and analyzes submitted grant proposals
• Reviews, analyzes, and summarizes grantee reports
• Works closely with [Sr. Program Officer/Program Officer] in producing board write-ups and presentation materials, including dashboard analytics and memos, to the board
• Participates in peer review process of board write-ups
• Performs program related research and special projects as assigned.

Program Liaison

•  Participates in and provides insights in strategic grant planning, budgeting and portfolio coding.
• Interfaces with grants management to comply with internal audit and grant tracking procedures and grantmaking processes.
• Participates in planning and leads logistics of annual convening of grantees, stakeholders and monitoring, evaluation and learning partners (MEL).
• Coordinates with team members to develop content for the Foundation website.
• Provide support for key operational and administrative areas of the team, including: project tracking, communications and knowledge sharing, coordination of meetings and contribution to project reports, grant oversight, and planning.

Program Administrative Support

•  Provides support to Sr. Program Officer] with travel, expense reports, appointments, contacts, correspondence, reports and maintenance of information.
• Coordinates external program related events such as meetings, conferences and presentations.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies, Public Health, Public Policy or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
• Excellent writing skills and the critical thinking skills to analyze and summarize proposals and reports.
• Strong oral communication and relationship-building skills; interacts with others in a professional and diplomatic way.
• Solid organizational skills, able to effectively manage and prioritize work-flow to meet deadlines, and is highly attentive to detail.
• Works well independently and collaboratively within a team and demonstrates a high degree of initiative, resourcefulness and flexibility to meet needs of the role.
• Ability to continually seek information and look for new approaches to processes and practices.
• Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Office and database experience.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in International Studies, Public Health, Public Policy, Education or related field.
• An understanding of grantmaking and the nonprofit sector are highly desired.
• Knowledge of MicroEdge GIFTS and GivingData or other grants management software.
• International field experience, familiarity with early childhood development, HIV/AIDS and other issues in the developing world is beneficial.

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and we seek candidates from all backgrounds and experiences

The Organization
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation was created in 1944 by international business pioneer Conrad N. Hilton, who founded Hilton Hotels and left his fortune to help the world’s disadvantaged and vulnerable people. The Foundation currently conducts strategic initiatives in six priority areas: providing safe water, ending chronic homelessness, preventing substance use, helping young children affected by HIV and AIDS, supporting transition age youth in foster care, and extending Conrad Hilton’s support for the work of Catholic Sisters. In addition, following selection by an independent international jury, the Foundation annually awards the $2 million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize to a nonprofit organization doing extraordinary work to reduce human suffering. In 2017, the Humanitarian Prize was awarded to icddr,b, an international health research institute dedicated to solving the most serious health issues facing low and middle-income countries. From its inception, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.6 billion in grants, distributing $114.9 million in the U.S. and around the world in 2017. The Foundation’s current assets are approximately $2.8 billion. For more information, please visit www.hiltonfoundation.org/

Position Overview
About the Role
Reporting to the Vice President of HR Talent + Culture The Talent Operations Manager will manage and/or facilitate the delivery of consistently exceptional HR services in the areas of on-boarding, employee communications, organizational development, training, performance management, employee relations, benefits, compensation, talent acquisition, compliance and coaching in line with the Foundation’s values and culture.
The Talent Operations Manager will serve as a key talent partner to create supportive and innovative HR programs to build the skills of each team/department and adopt an empowered approach for our human resources practices. Our approach to human development is focused on leveraging the acumen and experience of our employees, allowing them to take the lead to ensure that our people and teams flourish. We take an asset-based approach to our work, building on the strengths of our team members. As a learning organization, we believe in continuous improvement at all levels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Coaching and Employee Relations
• Address employee relations issues; promoting positive communication, counseling employees, coaching leadership, conducting investigations and facilitating conflict resolution.
• Understand the business and the team’s capabilities in a deep way to enable more customized and actionable recommendations and decisions.
• Build strong partnerships with staff and also act as an advocate of the employee/manager relationship.
• Provide coaching to managers and employees to resolve conflicts, enhance team effectiveness, and ensure support of organization changes.
• Provide consultation and coaching to staff at all levels.
• Improve manager capabilities through coaching and implementation of management development programs and opportunities.
HR Operations Oversight
• Assists managers and employees in understanding and applying people tools, policies and procedures in order to maximize employee performance, achieve organizational effectiveness, improve employee engagement, and ensure legal compliance.
• Work closely with team members to implement specific HR processes and transactions to support employee and manager-generated requests.
• Continue to strengthen and provide support to the business during annual processes such as performance reviews, calibration, employee survey action planning, recruiting and headcount planning.
• Oversees and implements human resources policies and procedures; ensures compliance with Federal and State laws.
• Manage total compensation and progressive benefits programs that are competitive within the philanthropic sector and general marketplace; manages and improves employee incentive programs (as a part of the overall performance management system).
• Coordinate performance reviews, merit increases, performance and bonus plans
Talent Partner
• Partners with VP, Talent + Culture in establishing and implementing organizational development goals and initiatives, including culture development.
• Works closely with managers to ensure we have an environment that supports a high performing and engaged workforce.
• Identifies and implements new processes and approaches that strengthen the human resources functions at the employee/practical level.
• Help to maintain and grow the presence and effectiveness of the Talent + Culture function.
Employee Capacity Building
• Build rapport with leaders to help develop and lead asset-based people development strategies to enable the Foundation to thrive and grow.
• Assesses needs and coordinates relevant manager, leadership, and staff development trainings.
• Determines strategies and systems that develop effective manager-employee relationships that support engagement, performance, and career development.
• Manage and facilitate organizational design, pulse action planning, visioning, and team building that support change and growth.
Staff Leadership and Management
• Act as a core part of the Talent + Culture team, with the ability and willingness to pitch in as needed.
• Lead and manage direct report by providing on-going growth and development opportunities.
• Pro-actively address performance issues through timely constructive feedback and coaching.
• Actively promote staff wellness by monitoring engagement and address concerns action as needed.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree or 15 years equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years of progressively more responsible positions in human resources.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, influencing, conflict management, facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Successful experience building asset-based cultures as well as experience with change management processes.
• Advanced knowledge of best practices in HR role, closely partnering with leaders, driving collaboration and implementing change projects.
• Detail and goal-oriented, has the flexibility to deal with multiple and changing priorities while focused on customer service and quality where customer service is paramount.
• Excellent planning, organizational, analytical and project management skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively multi task, quickly shift direction, adapt rapidly to changes in business needs and approach problems creatively.
• Outstanding organization skills with proven ability to develop complex and detailed project plans, even in ambiguous environments.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, influencing, conflict management, facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrate a clear skill for forward-thinking, always anticipating and planning for possible future outcomes.
Desired:
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP certification
• Knowledge of Federal and California labor laws.
• Knowledge of vendor management and HR process is preferred
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and we seek candidates from all backgrounds and experiences

How To Apply
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The Organization

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation was created in 1944 by international business pioneer Conrad N. Hilton, who founded Hilton Hotels and left his fortune to help the world’s disadvantaged and vulnerable people. The Foundation currently conducts strategic initiatives in six priority areas: providing safe water, ending chronic homelessness, preventing substance use, helping children affected by HIV and AIDS, supporting transition age youth in foster care, and extending Conrad Hilton’s support for the work of Catholic Sisters. In addition, following selection by an independent international jury, the Foundation annually awards the $2 million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize to a nonprofit organization doing extraordinary work to reduce human suffering. In 2017, the Humanitarian Prize was awarded to icddr,b, an international health research institute dedicated to solving the most serious health issues facing low and middle-income countries. From its inception, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.5 billion in grants, distributing $109 million in the U.S. and around the world in 2016. The Foundation’s current assets are approximately $2.6 billion. For more information, please visit www.hiltonfoundation.org/

Position Overview

This position provides executive level administrative support to the Vice President of Talent & Culture, as well as, administrative support to the Talent & Culture department. The Executive Assistant oversees and administers the day to day activities of the Talent + Culture department and is critical to the business.  This position requires a high level of organizational, communication and technological skills, as well as broad knowledge and the ability to anticipate, prioritize, multi-task, and self-direct.

The ideal candidate must be proactive with excellent problem solving and judgment skills. The individual must be able to handle details of a highly confidential and critical nature, interact comfortably and skillfully with senior level executives within and outside the company, as well as with our staff, vendors and visitors. S/he will be expected to resolve time-sensitive issues with a high degree of precision and exhibit strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail and the ability to anticipate the needs of the executive are a must. The ability to credibly and competently interact with other executive assistants and managers within/outside of the Foundation is required. The individual will be expected to apply judgment and execute tasks with minimal direction.

Ultimately, the Executive Assistant should be able to identify and address the needs of the Vice President of Talent & Culture and department while performing administrative tasks to ensure the department’s work-flow runs smoothly.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide administrative support to VP of Talent & Culture

•  Manage workflow of multiple issues within the VP’s continuously adapting schedule, while remaining cognitive of the criticality, sensitivity, and confidentiality of issues while keeping VP well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities; follow up appropriately.
• Maintain calendar, schedule appointments, coordinate internal and external meetings while prioritizing the level of importance.
• Prioritize conflicting needs; handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to completion.
• Screen information and correspondences; communicate instructions and information effectively on behalf of the VP.  Follow up to ensure a timely response.
• Coordinate materials prior to meetings, develop and manage meeting communications and cadence activities.
• Coordinate domestic or international travel according to policy and accurately prepare and submit expense reports.
• Compose reports, correspondence, presentations, and memos. Review drafts and finished documents.

 Support to Talent & Culture Team

• Prepare monthly expense report for Human Resources Director.
• Plan and coordinate events, meetings, vendor visits, to include but not limited to conference room reservations, call set-up, catering services and video conferences.
• Provide project management support and coordinate workflow for current and future projects.
• Maintain information on all internal and external department web pages and sites.
• Answer questions and resolve or refer concerns by communicating proactively and demonstrating commitment to high quality customer service.

Human Resources Operations

• Assist with payroll preparation and provide backup support for payroll & benefits administration.
• Track paid time off balances to ensure accuracy.
• Interface with staff and external consultants and vendors as appropriate.
• Organize and maintain employee files ensuring completeness and legal compliance, prepare new employee files, and maintains employee directories.
• Assist with recruiting efforts; job postings, interview scheduling, background/reference checking.
• Establish IT set up, coordinate facilities access and other pre-onboarding activities for new hires
• Perform data entry and assist with new HCM system set up and ongoing maintenance.
• Update monthly organizational charts.
• Proactively identify ways to enable greater productivity and efficiency in role and department initiatives.

Special Projects

• Undertake projects and other duties as assigned.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience/skill set.
• Minimum 2 years of administrative experience providing support at the executive level.
• Experience and/or high-level of interest in human resources/talent management.
• Ability to anticipate needs, be proactive, and apply sound judgment when making decisions.
• Excellent written and oral communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills; ability to build effective relationships with all levels of staff and external relations.
• Highly resourceful, organized and attentive to detail; strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team with flexibility and willingness to learn and to take initiative on variety of tasks and projects.
• Ability to effectively prioritize, multi-task and manage time.
• High level of professionalism, diplomacy and discretion with the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and sensitively.
• Experience with calendar management, meeting scheduling and coordination, planning events, expense reports and data reports.
• Experience with email systems and Microsoft office suite tools (MS Word, Power Point, Excel), electronic collaboration tools, and video conferences.
• Self-starter capable of working autonomously under minimal supervision, in a highly visible, fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to respond quickly and adapt effectively to non-routine requests and situations with accuracy.
• A passion for and a commitment to the Foundation’s mission.

 COMPENSATION

A competitive compensation package is available, including a salary and incentive commensurate with qualifications and experience, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and we seek candidates from all backgrounds and experiences

How To Apply

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume by email to the Talent and Culture department at talent@hiltonfoundation.org. Please note “Executive Assistant to the VP of Talent & Culture” in the subject line. No phone inquiries, please.

The Organization

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation was created in 1944 by international business pioneer Conrad N. Hilton, who founded Hilton Hotels and left his fortune to help the world’s disadvantaged and vulnerable people.

Position Overview

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation was created in 1944 by international business pioneer Conrad N. Hilton, who founded Hilton Hotels and left his fortune to help the world’s disadvantaged and vulnerable people. The Foundation currently conducts strategic initiatives in six priority areas: providing safe water, ending chronic homelessness, preventing substance use, helping young children affected by HIV and AIDS, supporting transition age youth in foster care, and extending Conrad Hilton’s support for the work of Catholic Sisters. In addition, following selection by an independent international jury, the Foundation annually awards the $2 million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize to a nonprofit organization doing extraordinary work to reduce human suffering. In 2017, the Humanitarian Prize was awarded to icddr,b, an international health research institute dedicated to solving the most serious health issues facing low and middle-income countries. From its inception, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.6 billion in grants, distributing $114.9 million in the U.S. and around the world in 2017. The Foundation’s current assets are approximately $2.8 billion. For more information, please visit www.hiltonfoundation.org/

About the Role

The Senior Program Officer, Catholic Sisters Initiative, Sectoral Area is a new position that will play an important role in helping the Foundation grow and develop its grantmaking in key priority areas of the Catholic Sisters Initiative. Primary expertise and experience will focus on global Catholic Sisters, international and human development issues particularly in Africa. The Senior Program Officer will carry out grantmaking activities, contribute to the strategic development of specific funding portfolios, interface and support key grantees, and collaborate with program team to advance the mission of the Foundation in the Catholic Sisters Initiative. This person is a key member of the Catholic Sisters Initiative program team and reports to the Director of Catholic Sisters Initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning, Grantmaking and Implementation

• Develop strategic grantmaking priorities for the sectoral area of Catholic Sisters Initiative, with a primary focus on Sub-Sahara Africa.
• Implement grantmaking strategy in line with the goals of the Foundation and the Catholic Sisters Initiative.
• Produce grant-write-ups, periodic program reports and briefing papers for the Quarterly Board Docket and/or Board of Directors as requested.
• Provide primary program support for the maintenance of active grants including regular communications and problem solving with grantees and consultants, review of reports, data analysis and feedback.
• Monitor progress and give updates and suggestions to Director in a timely manner for corrective actions.
• Contribute to the overall health and growth of the Foundation.

Monitoring, Documenting and Reporting

• Document good practices and synthesis of lessons learned and ensure these are incorporated into the grantmaking process.
• Manage periodic evaluations of progress toward program objectives and develop recommendations to the Director, Catholic Sisters Programs for any appropriate strategic changes.
• Conduct grantee site-visits, meetings and conferences and produce reports on the progress of projects.
• Support the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officer(s) and grantees in obtaining and documenting success stories, new articles, inputs to newsletters, websites etc.
• Identify the need for consultants within the program area; plan scope of work for contracts; develop terms of contract and monitor progress.
• Monitor grants budgets and grantee expenditures, as well as organizational budgets, as appropriate.

Program and External Relations, Communication, and Research

• Undertake local and international travel, site visits, and other outreach activities to meet and monitor grantees, enhance and sustain existing relationships.
• Participate in conferences for professional development and remain abreast in the field.
• Build collaborative and positive working relationships and effective communication channels with team, staff and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a productive network of professional relationships with key government, philanthropic and non-profit leaders.
• Keep well-informed of current research, activities, and trends regarding issues related to the priorities of the Foundation.
• Contribute to the Foundation’s international, regional and national events, and constituency building work.

Team Leadership and Relations

• Network to strengthen relationships with other foundations, NGOs and conferences of women religious to develop grantmaking and program partnerships and collaborations.
• Work with other program staff to refine and build the strategy, design and management of the Foundation’s various Catholic Sisters Initiative priority program areas.
• Determine technical needs of grantees to help facilitate grant application process.
• Identify the need for consultants within the program area; plan scope of work for contracts; develop terms of contract and monitor progress.
• Supervise Program Associate and provide support to complete tasks and activities on projects in a systematic, coordinated and sequential manner; provide with information on concept and approach of the projects; provide support in various aspects of grantees, research, maintenance of information and project implementation in the USA and Africa; ensure implementation of planned activities per the plans, delivery of grantee reports and monitoring information.

Special Projects

• Undertake projects and other duties as assigned.

Core Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in human development, international development, public health, public policy, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise and work experience in global Catholic Sisters, international education, health, youth and children, and related issues at program, research, and public policy levels.
• Experience in strategic planning and implementation and in coordinating public/private efforts for long-term, systemic social impact.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in grantmaking and/or program development/management.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Sub Sahara Africa.
• A practical understanding of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector.
• A passion for and a commitment to the Foundation’s mission.
• Works well independently and within a team and demonstrates a high degree of initiative, flexibility, collaboration and cultural sensitivity.
• Strong conceptual and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills with high attention to priority and detail.
• Excellent written/oral communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Personal presence to represent the Foundation in diverse forums and organizational relationships.
• Capability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally as needed.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database experience.

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and we seek candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.

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The Organization

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

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

Position Overview

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Digital Marketing Professional, to be based in the Washington D.C. area, to join our Global Marketing Division to manage digital fundraising campaigns and field coordination.

The Digital Marketing Professional position will join a dynamic, growing team focused on converting and retaining donors through digital channels. The position will project manage key initiatives such as the critical Year End fundraising period and quarterly campaigns; and will collaborate with field marketing units on local or issue-based marketing campaigns big and small. The Digital Marketing Professional will thrive on creating collaborative approaches that meet the needs of diverse stakeholders, in an environment of continuous learning.

Now is an exciting time to be joining The Nature Conservancy! We are the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 72 countries and all 50 United States. This position offers an excellent fundraiser and leader the opportunity to join the staff of the largest conservation organization in the world. Our Global Marketing Division has an engaging combination of enthusiasm, experience, expertise, and above all, commitment to protecting the planet for current and future generations to come.

The organization is committed to growth in digital fundraising efforts, and the Digital Marketing Professional will have the opportunity to contribute to TNC’s digital transformation.

The successful candidate for the Digital Marketing Professional position will be driven by results, excited about organizing people to accomplish great things, and willing to pivot quickly to act on new opportunities presented by a changing digital landscape. S/he must be a flexible, collaborative thinker willing to champion projects to fruition.

The ideal candidate would have the following attributes and experience:

·         Able to manage projects in a team-based environment with internal and external partners.

·         Strong knowledge and application of current and evolving trends in digital fundraising.

·         Experience working with eCRMs, Content Management Systems, Web Analytics Platforms, and digital advertising platforms.

·         Strong organization skills and attention to detail.

The Organization

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

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

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

Position Overview

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

The Loyal Donor Program is seeking a creative and passionate professional to serve as Program Coordinator. This position works with program and department leadership to support the fundraising work of 20+ Loyal Donor Officers across the country. Our ideal candidate will work well in a fast-paced environment, have experience managing multiple, concurrent tasks and deadlines, and will bring substantial emotional intelligence and creativity to the position. The Program Coordinator will interact frequently with staff throughout the organization, will be an active participant in program management and reporting, and will be critical to assuring sound business practices and data management. To be successful and happy in this position, the candidate should have confidence in managing projects, be flexible, and work well with a variety of personalities. We value collaborative approaches, diverse perspectives, and encourage innovative ideas and recommendations.

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

Minimum Qualifications

·  Bachelor’s degree and 1-year related experience or equivalent combination.

·  Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading.

·  Experience managing diverse activities to meet deadlines.

·  Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people.

·  Experience working with data and spreadsheets.

Preferred Qualifications

·  Multi-lingual skills and cross-cultural experiences.

·  Ability to analyze information for the purpose of preparing reports, coordinating efforts, and solving problems.

·  Ability to apply research skills.

·  Fundraising database and spreadsheet skills, including managing data and tracking prospects.

·  Ability to write and edit written materials for use with donor solicitations, member communications, and special events.

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

·  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

How To Apply

If you have a personal passion for conserving and protecting the natural world and believe in the mission, principles, and values of The Nature Conservancy’s approach to conservation, then please visit http://www.nature.org/careers to learn more. Submit your cover letter and resume for position number 46513 by 11:59 pm ET on June 6, 2018. This position is located at The Nature Conservancy’s Worldwide Office in Arlington, Virginia, and will likely be hired at $48-50k.

The Organization

American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland

Job Announcement: Director of Development

Posted: May 10, 2018

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Maryland seeks a talented fundraiser to head up a thriving philanthropy program emphasizing major gifts fundraising. This is a unique opportunity to guide and grow a development department at a widely respected organization that is currently seeing unprecedented levels of public support. The Director of Development will play a key role in increasing investments in the ACLU of Maryland, a dynamic, potent organization that is fighting on the front lines of today’s most important civil rights conflicts.  The Director of Development will have a significant opportunity to play a major role in making a real difference in people’s lives.

Position Overview

American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland

Job Announcement: Director of Development

Posted: May 10, 2018

The Opportunity

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Maryland seeks a talented fundraiser to head up a thriving philanthropy program emphasizing major gifts fundraising. This is a unique opportunity to guide and grow a development department at a widely respected organization that is currently seeing unprecedented levels of public support. The Director of Development will play a key role in increasing investments in the ACLU of Maryland, a dynamic, potent organization that is fighting on the front lines of today’s most important civil rights conflicts.  The Director of Development will have a significant opportunity to play a major role in making a real difference in people’s lives.

This is a critical time in the ACLU’s history that presents an unparalleled opportunity for an experienced fundraiser.  With the election of a President hostile to civil liberties and civil rights there has been an outpouring of support from new members, donors, and volunteers who want to support the ACLU in its efforts to preserve our Constitutional democracy. We seek a new Director of Development to forge new and ambitious development plans that maximize opportunities within the new political environment.

Who We Are

The ACLU of Maryland, founded in 1931, is a growing organization with tens of thousands of members, supporters, and activists across the state. We work in the courts, in the legislature, and in communities across Maryland to protect and strengthen civil rights and liberties for all, drawing from principles articulated in the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and civil rights statutes. For more information about the work of the ACLU of Maryland, please visit our web site at www.aclu-md.org

This position is based in Baltimore, with satellite offices in Takoma Park and Annapolis.  Accessible to both New York City and Washington, D.C., Baltimore is home to a burgeoning restaurant and arts scene, world-class museums, world renowned medical facilities, and hosts many national and international conventions.

The Director of Development, a member of the management staff, reports to the Executive Director, and works closely with key lay leaders and national ACLU staff. The Director of Development is responsible for planning, supervising and executing development programs to reach our annual and long-range fundraising goals, and developing strategies to support the growth and expansion of the organization. The Director of Development will spend a substantial amount of time directly interacting with donors and helping them fulfill their philanthropic interest and passions.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Develop, lead, and evaluate a comprehensive individual giving program that focuses on leadership gifts (six and seven-figure gifts), major gifts ($10,000 and above), planned gifts, and developing a pipeline of mid-level donors.
• Solicit leadership and major gifts through individual face-to-face meetings with donors and prospects.
• Implement special cultivation and stewardship opportunities for select donors/prospects; provide executive-level support to staff in preparation for donor contact.
•  Interact collaboratively with National ACLU development staff on strategic planning and individual donor strategies and solicitations.
•  Supervise staff and volunteers. Motivate, set objectives, and maintain an inclusive and equitable environment that promotes creativity and professional growth.
•  Consult with staff to develop and implement strategies to establish relationships with donors of color and connect marginalized communities at the core of our work with the donors who support our work.
•  Maintain working knowledge of national and state programmatic priorities and issues, including long-term priorities, the racial impact of the programmatic work of the organization, major breaking news stories that are of interest to our supporters.

Qualifications

•  Commitment to centering race equity, constitutional rights and civil liberties.
•  Minimum 5 years of experience, with progressive responsibility and a proven track record of securing donor visits; soliciting, closing, and stewarding leadership and major gifts.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to simplify complex themes and activities into a short, compelling presentation or written piece.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and to meet deadlines. Ability to develop long-term plans, set objectives, track progress toward achieving objectives.
• The ability to oversee a cadre of staff and volunteers.
•  Ability to work evenings, weekends, and irregular hours.
• The ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Maryland and the possession of a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.

 Compensation: 

Salary dependent on experience. Excellent benefits include three weeks paid vacation at time of hire (increasing to four weeks after one year); 13 office holidays; medical and dental insurance for staff members, their dependents and spouse/domestic partner; life and long-term disability insurance; and 401(k) plan with employer match. Direct exposure to cutting-edge civil liberties and civil rights work.

Deadline/Start Date:

            This position will remain open until filled.  Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.

To Apply:

Please submit here a cover letter, resume’, three references from current or prior supervisors, and a two-page writing sample. Please be sure to include all materials in one document. Kindly indicate where you saw the job listing.

The ACLU of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and strives for authentic inclusion. We do not discriminate in employment based on any individual’s race, socioeconomic status, national origin, color, disability, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity and encourage all candidates to apply. 

How To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume’, three references from current or prior supervisors, and a two-page writing sample. Kindly indicate where you saw the job listing. Please do not apply through third party websites like Indeed, but submit your materials directly here:

http://aclumaryland.applytojob.com/apply/vEDZNrZAft/Director-Of-Development

The Organization

Witt/Kieffer is pleased to be partnering with the Baton Rouge General Foundation Board of Governors in their search for the next Foundation President. This Foundation President will build upon the excellent achievements of the current President who is transitioning to a more focused fundraising role in the organization. General Health System (GHS) is a $450 million private, non-profit 501(c)(3) hospital-based health system anchored by Baton Rouge General Medical Center, which is wholly owned by GHS.  The Baton Rouge General Foundation is the system’s fundraising and philanthropic organization.

Position Overview

Baton Rouge General is actively expanding its services and locations and has recently begun development of a new critical care tower, a neighborhood hospital in Ascension Parish, and an expansion of its Pennington Cancer Center. The Foundation has played a large role in the development of these projects and is currently running capital campaigns in support of them.  The Foundation provides financial resources to Baton Rouge General to help sustain the hospital in its mission to restore and preserve health, one person at a time. Over the last 10 years, the Foundation has given $8.5 million to the hospital to fund equipment, technology and clinical programs.  In that time, the Foundation has grown to over $11 million in assets and added more sophisticated major gift fundraising initiatives to complement their strong events-based program.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic executive, as the next Foundation President will play a personal role in furthering the mission of the Foundation and continuing to grow its strategic role within the health system and the community. The Foundation President will serve as the organization’s top philanthropy executive and lead the strategic vision of the Foundation.  Working closely with the Foundation Board, Health System leadership, and the Chief Executive Officer of General Health System/Baton Rouge General, the Foundation President will develop and drive the institution’s philanthropic priorities.

The Foundation President will be a senior development professional with significant experience leading a high functioning foundation. The successful candidate will be energized by the opportunity to collaborate with the Board and senior leadership to chart and execute on the future course of the Foundation, building on its existing strength and structure.  He/she will provide operational oversight to ensure objectives are met, manage and mentor the Foundation staff, and will be dedicated to maintaining/growing the reputation and reach of the Foundation. The Foundation President will conduct himself/herself with the greatest proprietary and ethics at all times, and role model respect, caring and compassion.

Qualified candidates will have a track record of building and running successful development operations in complex and matrixed environments.  They will have clearly demonstrated the ability to develop deep and sustainable donor relationships, and have achieved success in personally identifying, soliciting and securing major and transformative gifts.  Additional experience will include effectively leading a foundation that encompasses a full scope of development initiatives:  capital campaigns, sustainable giving societies, grateful patient programs, endowments, physician involvement/giving, grants administration, major gifts, annual giving, foundation and corporate giving, employee giving, donor relations, research, stewardship and events.  The Foundation President will be an inspirational leader, and a collaborative executive who is energized by forging relationships and being visible in the community.  A Bachelor’s degree is required.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to Mercedes Vance, Principal or Margaret Base, Consultant via: BRGFoundation@WittKieffer.com

The Organization

Kindering embraces children of diverse abilities and their families by providing the finest education and therapies to nurture hope, courage, and the skills to soar.

About Kindering

Kindering was founded in 1962 by five mothers of children with disabilities and has grown into the largest and most comprehensive neurodevelopment center in the Northwest serving infants and young children with disabilities, delays and risk factors through early interventions and therapies.

Kindering annually serves nearly 1/3 of children ages 0-3 with disabilities in King County. We are the only local early intervention center offering a full continuum of programs to meet the needs of children, their parents, caregivers and siblings. Kindering boasts three campuses: our Bellevue headquarters, a Bothell facility opened in 2014, and our newest site in Renton opened in 2017, further expanding our reach into South King County.

Kindering’s long serving leader, Mimi Siegel, will retire at the beginning of 2019. As we celebrate Mimi’s phenomenal 40 years of service she leaves an organization well poised for continued growth and success. With an experienced and collaborative senior leadership team, comprehensive services and proven programs, a nationally respected brand and strong financials, the new CEO will inherit an organization that is healthy and robust.

Kindering’s Programs

Kindering targets infants and children 0-3 whose development is affected by disabilities including: Austism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, delays, or factors such as abuse or neglect that impact an array of characteristics including hearing, vision, cognitive, motor, communication, feeding and behavior.

Kindering provides developmental assessments; physical, speech, vision, feeding, and mental health therapies; personalized special education; inclusive toddler preschool; childcare consultation; foster/kinship care interventions; family counseling; and parent education.

Current Facts and Figures

·       $15M budget for 2018.

·       Families speak 90+ languages.

·       5,000 children and their families expect to be served in 2018.

·       3 campus program sites in Bellevue, Bothell and Renton, WA.

·       Over 12 programs serving children and their families.

·       200 dedicated staff members.

·       Recognized as one of Washington’s Best Workplaces by the Puget Sound Business Journal.

Kindering Outcomes

·       99% of Kindering early intervention graduates make measureable developmental progress.

·       96% of parents report satisfaction with their child’s improvement from our in-home services or on-site Stepping Stones preschool.

·       76% of Kindering graduates make substantive gains in 2+ developmental areas; 46% close the gap with their typically developing peers.

·       In 2016 our team provided observation and consultation for 289 children in child care and trained 200 child care providers.

Position Overview

The Opportunity

Kindering is at an exciting time in its organizational growth trajectory and we seek an experienced leader to work in partnership with the Board of Directors to write the next chapter of our story. We are looking for a visionary leader who will guide the organization in new ways to leverage programs and services to achieve greater impact, while maintaining the financial stability, best-in-class programs and comprehensive support to children and their families.

We want to build on our strengths and grow to meet rising demand, with the ultimate goal of annually serving 10,000 children and families by 2022. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and results-driven leader with a proven track record of success in fundraising; a high comfort leading finance and operations; excellent relationship-building capabilities; and impeccable communication skills.

Our new CEO will also have previous experience leading an organization through significant change with the sensitivity, clear vision and excellent communication skills to guide the process. S/he will be integral in maintaining a positive and compassionate internal culture and will proactively address opportunities and challenges as the organization grows and evolves. S/he will have the business savvy and good judgment to establish the necessary trust and credibility with the Board of Directors, staff, medical community, volunteers, and other external partners.

Initial Focus for Kindering’s next CEO

·       Accomplish a smooth leadership transition with transparency, openness, sensitivity and visibility.

·       Develop strong, positive relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, funders, families and community partners.

·       Build capacity and excellence in our programs. Ensure Kindering recruits, retains and develops our exceptional team of diverse, highly-skilled and committed staff.

·       Engage as an effective and sensitive student of the organization’s history and future potential through careful listening and connections with stakeholders.

Longer Term Opportunities

·       Lead the board and staff through a process to make the vision of serving 10,000 children and their families annually by 2022 a reality. Create the roadmap to guide Kindering’s growth trajectory, while maintaining quality of service and impact.

·       Build capacity through partnerships and program replication that expand Kindering’s reach and impact.

·       Build a reputation as Kindering’s leader, within the early intervention and early learning communities in Washington and beyond.

Kindering Seeks

Kindering’s next CEO will have experience leading a large, complex organization and will bring the following skills and experience to their work:

·       Strong affiliation for the Kindering mission, a heartfelt connection to the children and families we serve and a drive for making our programs and services accessible to all the children who need them.

·       Entrepreneurial mindset and the visionary leadership skills to implement growth strategies.

·       Track record of success in expanding programs and organizational capacity.

·       Previous oversight of a multi-site, multi-program organization with a large and dispersed staff.

·       Experience working with a large nonprofit organization, in either a board, staff or leadership capacity.

·       Demonstrated experience with change management and effective stewardship of stakeholder relationships through a change process.

·       The ability to inspire quality performance with the leadership capacity to build, nurture, and retain a strong team of professionals that is focused on excellence, accountability, and efficiency.

·       Strong fiscal management and budgetary leadership, preferably with a highly complex revenue model.

·       Demonstrated success in advancing the values of diversity, equity and inclusion in organizational culture.

·       A track record of success raising significant resources through donations, grants and corporate partnerships.

·       Familiarity with the complexity of securing government funding.

·       Proven experience serving as a passionate advocate and compelling external face of the organization to the community, partners, donors and stakeholders. Excellent public speaking skills and the ability to form strong networks of support for Kindering.

Competencies of our next CEO

·       Excellent integrity and the ability to earn trust.

·       Ability to inspire others through vision and purpose.

·       Strong business acumen.

·       Driven towards innovation.

·       Intellectual horsepower to learn quickly and make timely decisions.

·       Excellent staff management and development skills.

·       Managerial courage to lead through challenge and change.

·       Interpersonal savvy and approachability with staff, Board, partners, clients and community stakeholders.

·       Fundamental understanding of current issues and challenges facing individuals from underserved communities including sensitivity to racial equity/diversity.

·       Excellent listening skills.

·       Empathy and the ability to understand others undergoing personal challenge.

How To Apply

Application process and timeline

All applications will be given serious consideration. Applications will be acknowledged via an email receipt and will be held confidentially within the Search Committee until the finalists are introduced to the Kindering Board. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but full consideration will be given to materials received by June 15, 2018. Screening for candidates will continue through May and June. Initial committee interviews will be conducted in July and August, with final interviews anticipated in early Fall 2018. We anticipate a start date during Q4 2018.

Please submit a cover letter and resume as one document. Cover letters should be no more than 2 pages. In your cover letter, please share how your professional interests and passions specifically correlate to Kindering’s mission, strategic direction and impact. In your cover letter please answer the questions:

·       Why are you interested in the Executive Director role at Kindering?

·       What about your background and experience makes you the best candidate for the future of Kindering?

Please submit your cover letter and resume as one document, ideally by June 15, 2018, by following this link: https://hrstrategiesintl.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk011ub/

The search for this position is being facilitated by HR Strategies International, a nonprofit consulting firm that provides a full range of search, interim and leadership transition support and outsourced Human Resources services throughout the Puget Sound.

Questions regarding this opportunity can be directed to Christine Martin, Principal, or Karen Rea, Senior Consultant, HR Strategies International— Christine@hrstrategiesintl.com or Karen@hrstrategiesintl.com

Kindering values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans.

The Organization
Kindering embraces children of diverse abilities and their families by providing the finest education and therapies to nurture hope, courage, and the skills to soar.

About Kindering

Kindering was founded in 1962 by five mothers of children with disabilities and has grown into the largest and most comprehensive neurodevelopment center in the Northwest serving infants and young children with disabilities, delays and risk factors through early interventions and therapies.

Kindering annually serves nearly 1/3 of children ages 0-3 with disabilities in King County. We are the only local early intervention center offering a full continuum of programs to meet the needs of children, their parents, caregivers and siblings. Kindering boasts three campuses: our Bellevue headquarters, a Bothell facility opened in 2014, and our newest site in Renton opened in 2017, further expanding our reach into South King County.

Kindering’s long serving leader, Mimi Siegel, will retire at the beginning of 2019. As we celebrate Mimi’s phenomenal 40 years of service she leaves an organization well poised for continued growth and success. With an experienced and collaborative senior leadership team, comprehensive services and proven programs, a nationally respected brand and strong financials, the new CEO will inherit an organization that is healthy and robust.

Kindering’s Programs

Kindering targets infants and children 0-3 whose development is affected by disabilities including: Austism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, delays, or factors such as abuse or neglect that impact an array of characteristics including hearing, vision, cognitive, motor, communication, feeding and behavior.

Kindering provides developmental assessments; physical, speech, vision, feeding, and mental health therapies; personalized special education; inclusive toddler preschool; childcare consultation; foster/kinship care interventions; family counseling; and parent education.

Current Facts and Figures

·       $15M budget for 2018.

·       Families speak 90+ languages.

·       5,000 children and their families expect to be served in 2018.

·       3 campus program sites in Bellevue, Bothell and Renton, WA.

·       Over 12 programs serving children and their families.

·       200 dedicated staff members.

·       Recognized as one of Washington’s Best Workplaces by the Puget Sound Business Journal.

Kindering Outcomes

·       99% of Kindering early intervention graduates make measureable developmental progress.

·       96% of parents report satisfaction with their child’s improvement from our in-home services or on-site Stepping Stones preschool.

·       76% of Kindering graduates make substantive gains in 2+ developmental areas; 46% close the gap with their typically developing peers.

·       In 2016 our team provided observation and consultation for 289 children in child care and trained 200 child care providers.

Position Overview

Kindering is at an exciting time in its organizational growth trajectory and we seek an experienced leader to work in partnership with the Board of Directors to write the next chapter of our story. We are looking for a visionary leader who will guide the organization in new ways to leverage programs and services to achieve greater impact, while maintaining the financial stability, best-in-class programs and comprehensive support to children and their families.

We want to build on our strengths and grow to meet rising demand, with the ultimate goal of annually serving 10,000 children and families by 2022. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and results-driven leader with a proven track record of success in fundraising; a high comfort leading finance and operations; excellent relationship-building capabilities; and impeccable communication skills.

Our new CEO will also have previous experience leading an organization through significant change with the sensitivity, clear vision and excellent communication skills to guide the process. S/he will be integral in maintaining a positive and compassionate internal culture and will proactively address opportunities and challenges as the organization grows and evolves. S/he will have the business savvy and good judgment to establish the necessary trust and credibility with the Board of Directors, staff, medical community, volunteers, and other external partners.

Initial Focus for Kindering’s next CEO

·       Accomplish a smooth leadership transition with transparency, openness, sensitivity and visibility.

·       Develop strong, positive relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, funders, families and community partners.

·       Build capacity and excellence in our programs. Ensure Kindering recruits, retains and develops our exceptional team of diverse, highly-skilled and committed staff.

·       Engage as an effective and sensitive student of the organization’s history and future potential through careful listening and connections with stakeholders.

Longer Term Opportunities

·       Lead the board and staff through a process to make the vision of serving 10,000 children and their families annually by 2022 a reality. Create the roadmap to guide Kindering’s growth trajectory, while maintaining quality of service and impact.

·       Build capacity through partnerships and program replication that expand Kindering’s reach and impact.

·       Build a reputation as Kindering’s leader, within the early intervention and early learning communities in Washington and beyond.

Kindering Seeks

Kindering’s next CEO will have experience leading a large, complex organization and will bring the following skills and experience to their work:

·       Strong affiliation for the Kindering mission, a heartfelt connection to the children and families we serve and a drive for making our programs and services accessible to all the children who need them.

·       Entrepreneurial mindset and the visionary leadership skills to implement growth strategies.

·       Track record of success in expanding programs and organizational capacity.

·       Previous oversight of a multi-site, multi-program organization with a large and dispersed staff.

·       Experience working with a large nonprofit organization, in either a board, staff or leadership capacity.

·       Demonstrated experience with change management and effective stewardship of stakeholder relationships through a change process.

·       The ability to inspire quality performance with the leadership capacity to build, nurture, and retain a strong team of professionals that is focused on excellence, accountability, and efficiency.

·       Strong fiscal management and budgetary leadership, preferably with a highly complex revenue model.

·       Demonstrated success in advancing the values of diversity, equity and inclusion in organizational culture.

·       A track record of success raising significant resources through donations, grants and corporate partnerships.

·       Familiarity with the complexity of securing government funding.

·       Proven experience serving as a passionate advocate and compelling external face of the organization to the community, partners, donors and stakeholders. Excellent public speaking skills and the ability to form strong networks of support for Kindering.

Competencies of our next CEO

·       Excellent integrity and the ability to earn trust.

·       Ability to inspire others through vision and purpose.

·       Strong business acumen.

·       Driven towards innovation.

·       Intellectual horsepower to learn quickly and make timely decisions.

·       Excellent staff management and development skills.

·       Managerial courage to lead through challenge and change.

·       Interpersonal savvy and approachability with staff, Board, partners, clients and community stakeholders.

·       Fundamental understanding of current issues and challenges facing individuals from underserved communities including sensitivity to racial equity/diversity.

·       Excellent listening skills.

·       Empathy and the ability to understand others undergoing personal challenge.

How To Apply

All applications will be given serious consideration. Applications will be acknowledged via an email receipt and will be held confidentially within the Search Committee until the finalists are introduced to the Kindering Board. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but full consideration will be given to materials received by June 15, 2018. Screening for candidates will continue through May and June. Initial committee interviews will be conducted in July and August, with final interviews anticipated in early Fall 2018. We anticipate a start date during Q4 2018.

Please submit a cover letter and resume as one document. Cover letters should be no more than 2 pages. In your cover letter, please share how your professional interests and passions specifically correlate to Kindering’s mission, strategic direction and impact. In your cover letter please answer the questions:

·       Why are you interested in the Executive Director role at Kindering?

·       What about your background and experience makes you the best candidate for the future of Kindering?

Please submit your cover letter and resume as one document, ideally by June 15, 2018, by following this link: https://hrstrategiesintl.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk011ub/

The search for this position is being facilitated by HR Strategies International, a nonprofit consulting firm that provides a full range of search, interim and leadership transition support and outsourced Human Resources services throughout the Puget Sound.

Questions regarding this opportunity can be directed to Christine Martin, Principal, or Karen Rea, Senior Consultant, HR Strategies International— Christine@hrstrategiesintl.com or Karen@hrstrategiesintl.com

Kindering values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans.

The Organization

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

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

Position Overview

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

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

·   Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors.

·   Experience working with cross-functional teams.

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

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

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

·         Major gift and direct fundraising experience.

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

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

How To Apply

This position will be based in the Boston, MA office. We offer a competitive salary with great benefits. For a complete position description and to apply, visit www.nature.org/careers and search for job ID #46175.

Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM EST Thursday, May 10, 2018.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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

The Organization

About the Foundation

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. MacArthur is placing a few big bets that truly significant progress is possible on some of the world’s most pressing social challenges, including over-incarceration, global climate change, nuclear risk, and significantly increasing financial capital for the social sector. In addition to the MacArthur Fellows Program, the Foundation continues its historic commitments to the role of journalism in a responsible and responsive democracy, as well as the strength and vitality of our headquarters city, Chicago.

MacArthur is one of the nation’s largest independent foundations. Organizations supported by the Foundation work in about 50 countries. In addition to Chicago, MacArthur has offices in India, Mexico, and Nigeria. To learn more about the Foundation please visit www.macfound.org.

Position Overview

The Communications team seeks to enhance the impact of MacArthur’s grantmaking by drawing attention to, and sharing information about, the fields in which the Foundation is engaged by spotlighting grantees and ensuring transparency about grantmaking and operations. The team achieves these objectives through media relations, social media, web content, real world and digital events, printed publications, and support and training for MacArthur staff and grantees.

The Communications Associate provides writing, research, and organizational support to the Foundation’s Communications team, primarily to its Communications Officers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Write short summaries of grantee research and reports and other program content for the Foundation’s website

·        Research and write longer stories and blog posts about the work of grantees

·        Draft daily posts for social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn

·        Manage and grow the Foundation’s photo/video archive, to create a well-organized system of more than 35,000 existing assets

·        Conduct daily media monitoring, share coverage internally and post key media clips to the Foundation’s website

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Compile and edit weekly media clips for staff and Board, as well as monthly updates for the Board

·        Research, develop, and maintain press lists for Foundation announcements

·        Conduct short-term research projects for the Communications team

·        Prepare PowerPoint slides and other materials for team presentations

·        Proofread written materials carefully

·        Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

·        A bachelor’s degree plus 2 to 4 years of relevant, professional work experience

·        Demonstrated interest and experience in nonprofit communications, public relations, journalism, and/or new media preferred

·        Excellent writing skills including experience writing for the Web

·        Well-developed organizational skills and attention to detail

·        Able to manage multiple tasks and projects under tight deadlines

·        Able to take initiative and work proactively

·        Experience with social media and/or production of multimedia content and/or working with databases is a plus

·        Positive, “can-do” attitude and a willingness to do what is necessary to get the job done

·        Trustworthy and respectful, committed to excellence, with a collaborative workstyle

The Organization

About the Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. MacArthur is placing a few big bets that truly significant progress is possible on some of the world’s most pressing social challenges, including over-incarceration, global climate change, nuclear risk, and significantly increasing financial capital for the social sector. In addition to the MacArthur Fellows Program, the Foundation continues its historic commitments to the role of journalism in a responsible and responsive democracy, as well as the strength and vitality of our headquarters city, Chicago.

MacArthur is one of the nation’s largest independent foundations. Organizations supported by the Foundation work in about 50 countries. In addition to Chicago, MacArthur has offices in India, Mexico, and Nigeria. To learn more about the Foundation please visit www.macfound.org.

Position Overview

Summary:
Core Services is responsible for three key areas of Foundation operations: grants management, knowledge management, and meeting and event planning. Each of these service areas develops, implements and maintains strategies to ensure that efficient and effective processes, practices and systems are in place to support the goals and objectives the Foundation.

The Senior Associate, Meeting Planning, Events and Conference Services (MPE) is responsible for leading and managing the MPE team on all aspects of internal and external meeting/event planning, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Foundation’s conference center, and supporting MPE team members’ professional development. MPE is a critical internal service department that primarily supports its fellow Foundation colleagues as its “client.”

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Oversee the operation of the Foundation’s conference center space, particularly during the transition to managing that space more explicitly as a conference center
• Responsible for ensuring that Meeting Planners provide the highest level of service to support all aspects of meeting planning and execution
• Establish and implement standard processes and procedures for Meeting Planners and outside waitstaff to follow for all meetings and events
• Assign Meeting Planners to scheduled meetings and events, and manage own portfolio of meetings
• Provide support to the Board of Directors concerning travel, accommodations and logistics for all Board meetings, site visits, and other Foundation-related travel
• Create and maintain the MPE budget and the budget for the Board of Directors, and process Directors’ expenses
• Establish and implement mechanisms to collect feedback from programs/departments relating to meeting/event successes and areas for improvement;
• Ensure that the MPE team functions professionally, efficiently, and consistently
• Identify training tools and professional development opportunities for Meeting Planners individually, and for the team

Other Duties and Responsibilities:
• Participate on site visits of prospective venues for meetings/events as needed
• Develop and maintain a list of vendors best suited to the Foundation’s needs for meeting/event space and other accommodations, including minority-owned and diverse vendors; and monitor performance to ensure vendor quality and performance
• Ensure coordination with IT on all audio-visual and technology within conference center and meeting spaces
• Stay up-to-date on event planning, registration, and communication technology tools
• Perform other duties as assigned

The position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
The work environment is an office setting.  Intermittent physical activities will include bending, reaching, sitting, and walking during working hours.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with physical disabilities to perform the job.

Qualifications

• At least five years of direct staff management experience,  and a focus on staff development

• Minimum of six to ten years of relevant conference center and meeting planning experience, including supervisory experience

• A bachelor’s degree is desirable

• CMP designation (Certified Meeting Professional)preferred

• Proficiency in setting up and trouble-shooting audio-visual and technologies used in support of meetings/events

• Self-starter and creative problem solver

• Comfortable leading a service-oriented team and working in a team environment

• Excellent writing, editing, organization, and verbal skills

• Experience managing and organizing multiple projects

• Flexible, detail-oriented, and able to manage several projects simultaneously

• Able to work with many different personalities and staff  at all levels

• Proficient in Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

How To Apply

To Apply

Candidates must apply online at www.macfound.org/jobs.

The Organization

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. MacArthur is placing a few big bets that truly significant progress is possible on some of the world’s most pressing social challenges, including over-incarceration, global climate change, nuclear risk, and significantly increasing financial capital for the social sector. In addition to the MacArthur Fellows Program, the Foundation continues its historic commitments to the role of journalism in a responsible and responsive democracy, as well as the strength and vitality of our headquarters city, Chicago.

MacArthur is one of the nation’s largest independent foundations. Organizations supported by the Foundation work in about 50 countries. In addition to Chicago, MacArthur has offices in India, Mexico, and Nigeria.

Position Overview

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

About the Communications Team

The Communications team collaborates with program teams and other colleagues across the Foundation to create and implement strategic communications plans that enhance the impact of MacArthur and its grantees in all fields of work. The team is responsible for the Foundation’s strategic efforts to communicate with the press, public, and policymakers, leading media relations, creating web and social media content, producing grantee stories, and planning public events. The team also provides communications support and advice to MacArthur’s leadership, staff, and grantees.

Team members include the Managing Director; three Communications Officers, who lead program communications; three Associates, one each focused on Web, social media, and writing/research projects; an Administrator; and outside consultants/firms as needed.

Communications Officer

This new position joins three other Communications Officers on the team and reports to the Managing Director for Communications.  He/she will be responsible for managing communications and creating and implementing strategic communications plans for a portfolio of MacArthur’s programmatic work. Candidates should be willing to work on communications for any MacArthur program. Specific program assignments will depend on the candidate selected and the Foundation’s needs. This is not a journalism-focused position; candidates must have experience in strategic communications.

The Communications Officer will be challenged to:

• Manage communications for a portfolio of MacArthur programs;

• Design and execute comprehensive communications strategies to advance the work of the Foundation and its grantees in select fields;

• Work closely with program directors and staff, communications colleagues, grantees, and other stakeholders to develop and carry out these strategies;

• Manage and partner with external communications firms and other vendors engaged in support of the Foundation and grantees;

• Develop consistent, updated, and accessible messaging about these fields of work; support the adoption and use of that messaging; and create and implement tactics to connect that messaging to key audiences;

• Write press releases, Web and social media content, op-eds, talking points briefings, and program updates for the Foundation’s Board and President, media, the public, and other audiences;

• Build relationships with, pitch stories to, and respond to inquiries from relevant media;

• Represent the Foundation and its perspective in these fields to outside audiences, including the media, grantees, and the public;

• Work closely and collaboratively with Communications colleagues to determine shared priorities, consistent messaging, and overall Foundation communications strategy;

• Be a good MacArthur colleague by effectively managing competing priorities and deadlines; respecting others’ time and work needs; proactively keeping others informed; treating others with respect and courtesy; collaborating effectively with others; communicating in a clear and effective manner; and being open, collegial, forward-thinking, and positive; and

• Meet other responsibilities, as needed and as assigned.

The Communications Officer should ideally possess the following professional qualifications and personal attributes:

• Seven to ten years of full-time communications work experience;

• A Bachelor’s degree at a minimum;

• A track record of success developing and executing comprehensive strategic communications programs in a highly complex, multi-layered, intellectually charged work environment;

• Experience working in or with the nonprofit sector and an understanding of the sector’s role in social change;

• Some marketing experience is helpful, given the anticipated needs of some developing areas of MacArthur’s work;

• Experience responding to challenging media inquiries and proactively securing coverage;

• A strategic and creative thinker who can get things done under time pressure and despite multiple competing demands;

• Sophisticated understanding of social media channels, and tactics;

• Significant experience writing and talking about social challenges and public issues in a style that respects their depth and complexity, but is accessible to a well-educated, general audience;

• An effective communicator and listener with superb organizational and interpersonal skills; and

• An agile, self-motivated, team player

The Organization

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

Position Overview

Become a force for nature and a healthy planet by joining the Michigan team!

Over the last 50 years, The Nature Conservancy has worked with the people of the Great Lakes to protect more than one million acres of land, thousands of inland lakes and hundreds of miles of rivers.

The Associate Director of Philanthropy (ADoP) is responsible for building a portfolio of qualified donors and developing relationships.  They listen for opportunities for gifts of assets or other non-cash gifts, such as planned gifts and trade lands. The ADoP provides opportunities for donors to receive recognition and increase future giving. They involve appropriate partners in the field and staff at the Worldwide Office, keeping them apprised of interactions, issues or concerns, and direct questions as appropriate. They are capable of featuring the programs of the Conservancy in broad terms. The ideal candidate will have a background and track record that includes:

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

·         Experience in asking for and closing gifts of $25,000 or more.

·         Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors.

·         Experience working with cross-functional teams.

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

·   Ability to educate and inform prospective and existing donors about appropriate giving vehicles.

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

·   Knowledge of current trends in the charitable giving in the areas of capital campaigns, major gifts or planned giving.

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

·   Proven ability to negotiate high profile or sensitive agreements.

Working knowledge of the basics of charitable gift planning.

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

The Organization
The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 69 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.

Position Overview
The Loyal Donor Officer is responsible for the ongoing cultivation, bequest solicitation, and stewardship of loyal donors. They conduct meetings with donors and prospects, cultivate relationships, and keep a portfolio of bequest prospects. The Loyal Donor Officer creates ongoing opportunities for contact with new and current loyal donors.

The Loyal Donor Officer is responsible for the stewardship, identification, qualification, cultivation and solicitation of loyal donors and other planned gift prospects through mail and email outreach, meetings, trips, events, and other activities in order to raise bequest notifications. They will work on a variety of communications activities including providing detailed program information to prospects and coordinating correspondence and acknowledgments across a program. The Loyal Donor Officer will utilize in-depth knowledge of the Conservancy’s local, state, national, and global conservation projects when working with loyal donors. They use the Conservancy’s donor database and spreadsheets to update donor information, produce reports, perform analysis, track activity, cultivate donors, and collaborate with systems (BBCRM) specialists to create/integrate Loyal Donor data requirements. The Loyal Donor Officer understands the basics of planned gifts and general fundraising practices, the influencing factors on donors and the types of assets that may be used for the donor’s giving, and applies that knowledge to interactions with donors and gift asks. They actively collaborate with other fundraising staff to move prospects capable of gifts of higher amounts and complexity to the appropriate prospect pool though established processes. The Loyal Donor Officer actively participates as a member of a community of practice, supporting colleagues across the organization in similar positions. They may be responsible for responding to inquiries from planned gift prospects, training and onboarding of new staff, stewarding Legacy Club members, and participating in other related activities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

·   Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors.

·   Experience working with cross-functional teams.

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

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

·   Ability to educate and inform prospective and existing donors about appropriate giving vehicles.

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

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

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

·   Major gift and direct fundraising experience.

·   Strong negotiating and organizational skills.

·   Working knowledge of the basics of charitable gift planning.

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

How To Apply

This position will be based in the Dublin, OH office. We offer a competitive salary with great benefits. For a complete position description and to apply, visit www.nature.org/careers and search for job ID #46469. Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM EST Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

The Organization

The ACLU of Northern California, a leading champion of civil liberties in California since 1934, seeks a Senior Staff Attorney with substantial litigation and management experience to deepen and expand the work in Fresno and the greater southern Central Valley region. The Senior Staff Attorney will report to Christine P. Sun, the Legal-Policy Department Director.

The new Senior Staff Attorney (SSA) will join the Fresno team as the lead attorney responsible for mentoring and supervising Staff Attorneys and legal fellows, and litigating cases involving significant civil-liberties and civil rights issues. He/She/They will serve as a member of the Legal-Policy Department management team and play a significant role in supporting alignment and coordination between the San Francisco, Fresno, and Sacramento offices. The new SSA will also carry significant responsibility for leading and supervising civil liberties and civil rights impact litigation, with a particular focus on criminal justice, racial justice, immigrants’ rights, economic justice, and voting rights. In coordination with the ACLU of California and the national ACLU office, the successful candidate will actively engage in policy advocacy campaigns at the local, state, and national level. The SSA will be a key resource on litigation matters, will be expected to draft legislation and regulations that impact the region, and should be prepared to speak before legislative bodies.

To ensure success, the new SSA will be an experienced litigator, inspiring leader, successful manager, and passionate advocate for civil rights and civil liberties. He/She/They will excel at developing and litigating high-impact cases and identifying multi-pronged legal, policy, and community engagement strategies. He/She/They will provide high quality supervision and mentorship, take a solutions-oriented approach, and exercise sound, independent judgment while working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. The new Senior Staff Attorney will thrive in a busy, bustling work ecosystem, and balance key administrative tasks while also being available to others while staying focused and prioritizing key objectives. He/She/They will be a relationship-builder who enjoys developing and nurturing close ties with community organizations and advocates across the region; and will be excited about the opportunity to participate in the ACLU’s community engagement efforts in Fresno and the greater the Central Valley region.

The ideal candidate will be an exceptionally talented litigator, strategist, and manager with a deep personal passion for advocating for the civil liberties that are most significant for the residents of the Central Valley. He/she/they will have a deep commitment to community engagement and partnership among the different agencies that advocate in the Central Valley. He/she/they will bring at least ten (10) years of litigation experience, two (2) years successfully managing and leading a highly-talented team, and be barred or willing to sit for the next bar exam in California.

The search committee is supported by Tamar Datan and Erica Nicole Griffin of the national search firm NPAG. Please see instructions for submitting applications, nominations, and inquiries at the end of this document.

HISTORY AND MISSION of ACLU-NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

The ACLU of Northern California (ACLU-NC) is an affiliate of a nationwide, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the defense and expansion of civil liberties and civil rights. For most of the last century, it has been at the heart of many of the most major – and sometimes controversial – struggles for civil liberties and civil rights in the state of California.  Its mission is to ensure that Constitutional rights don’t just exist on paper but, are protected in practice. Moving into a new era, and facing dangerous policies that threaten civil rights and civil liberties, ACLU-NC remains dedicated to confronting these issues and defending the progress that has been made.  The organization is using decades of experience in impact litigation, legislative advocacy, and fearless organizing to fight un-American policies, and to protect the most cherished rights and freedoms of the communities it serves.

The ACLU of Northern California is one of the largest ACLU affiliates in the nation, with nearly 170,000 members. Throughout its 75-year history, ACLU-NC has stood with well-known figures like Fred Korematsu in the fight against the forced detention of Japanese-Americans during WWII, and lesser known people like Lawrence Ferlinghetti for selling Howl, the groundbreaking book of poetry, in his San Francisco City Lights bookstore. ACLU-NC stands with Latinos who are the most recent targets of xenophobic hate and discrimination, in the same way it stood with Muslims and people with Middle Eastern backgrounds after 9/11.

Senior Staff Attorneys are critical members of the Legal-Policy Department and the ACLU of California, a statewide collaboration of the ACLU affiliates in California aimed at maximizing impact and enhancing the protection of civil liberties and civil rights statewide. As leaders in litigation and team management, SSAs provide the leadership and strategic partnership needed to engage with community leaders and secure comprehensive impact in the Central Valley and all of Northern California.

Position Overview

Opportunities and Challenges facing the senior STAFF ATTORNEY

Work at the American Civil Liberties Union is both a great privilege and a responsibility. The new Senior Staff Attorney should not only be a champion of fairness, equality, and justice for all people while litigating in the courtroom but, he/she/they should also be an experienced manager capable of inspiring a staff of attorneys, fellows, and investigators as they build out and execute a comprehensive agenda for Fresno and the Central Valley.

Working closely with Christine P. Sun, Director for Legal and Policy, the new SSA will litigate new and ongoing cases on behalf of key civil liberties, lead advocacy efforts with the community, and collaborate with existing agencies to promote widespread engagement among and between all communities in Fresno and the Central Valley. More specifically, he/she/they will:

Supervise and manage the ACLU Fresno Office in partnership with the Legal-Policy Department

·       Supervise attorneys in their litigation and non-litigation related work and professional development, and supervise department support staff;

·       Participate in Legal-Policy Department management meetings, manage key administrative tasks, and facilitate staff meetings in the Fresno office;

·       Communicate and coordinate with the Legal-Policy Department management team, ACLU of Northern California management team, and ACLU national office, as needed, to ensure implementation of organizational priorities, policies, procedures, and protocols in the Fresno office;

·       Work in collaboration and coordination with the ACLU of California and its statewide issue teams; and,

·       Work closely with non-legal program staff, particularly legislative, communications, organizing, advocacy, and fundraising professionals on ACLU-NC campaigns and activities.

Lead and supervise litigation for Fresno and the Central Valley

·       Lead multi-pronged strategies using litigation, public education, and legislative and policy advocacy to further the ACLU-NC’s strategic plans;

·       Supervise the investigation, development, and litigation of high-impact cases, including conducting discovery and motion practice, handling hearings and trials, and arguing appeals;

·       Review and respond to requests for legal assistance, in accordance with the organization’s intake procedures;

·       Respond to community needs as they arise, potentially on an emergency basis; and

·       Develop strong co-counsel relationships with other public interest lawyers and ACLU volunteer lawyers.

Lead Policy Advocacy, and Outreach to community leaders in Fresno and the Central Valley

·       Support and deepen existing and new relationships with community partners, coalitions, and stakeholders;

·       Ensure appropriate communication and coordination between ACLU-NC and ACLU of California staff engaged in policy advocacy and community outreach in the Fresno region.

·       Coach staff on developing and sustaining community partnerships, outreach, and policy advocacy;

·       Engage in community outreach and public speaking, including representing the ACLU-NC’s positions to the media and to the public generally; and

·       Use cultural sensitivity and awareness to develop appropriate and effective strategies to address the needs and advance the rights of vulnerable communities.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be an exceptionally intelligent and effective litigator, strategist, and manager with an unrelenting commitment to justice on behalf of all those in Fresno and the Central Valley. While no one candidate will have all the qualifications enumerated below, the ideal candidate will be a trained attorney and have the following skills, qualifications, and abilities:

·       J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, and 10 or more years of litigation experience in state and federal court;

·       Experience supervising and mentoring attorneys, law fellows, and support staff;

·       Strong legal research and writing abilities, and ability to gather facts, identify cases, and engage communities in litigation and non-litigation advocacy;

·       Ability to analyze and articulate legal concepts and communicate them to a variety of audiences, including to community residents and policymakers;

·       Commitment to community-oriented lawyering that is responsive to community needs, culturally competent, and enhances community participation within the scope of ACLU issues and strategies, as well as an ability to work cooperatively on a variety of projects with lawyers, organizers, other staff members, and with diverse community organizations and coalitions;

·       Solution-oriented approach, with a willingness to take initiative;

·       Excellent verbal communication skills;

·       Ability to both work independently and as a team member in a busy, small, remote office with personal enthusiasm, optimism, and a sense of humor;

·       Ability to work collaboratively and with flexibility in a complex organizational ecosystem;

·       Flexibility for travel within the Central Valley and to the Bay Area and Sacramento, and ability to work long hours when needed; and

·       Membership in the California State Bar (or must pass the next California Bar Examination if currently a member of another state bar).

Desired qualifications

·       Previous experience in or familiarity with the Central Valley region; and

·       Spanish fluency preferred but not required.

How To Apply

TO APPLY

This search is being conducted with support from Tamar Datan and Erica Nicole Griffin of Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, and applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please send nominations and/or applications, including cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), and where you learned of the position to: ACLU-SSA@nonprofitprofessionals.com.

ACLU-Northern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

NPAG is a national search and talent consulting firm dedicated to serving the mission-driven community. We partner with global mission-driven clients to deliver highly-tailored, innovative, and strategic senior- and executive-level search services.

The Organization

The Full Frame Initiative (FFI) is a national social change organization that partners with pioneering organizations, systems, and communities across the country to fundamentally shift their focus from fixing problems to fostering well-being – the needs and experiences essential for health and hope. We demonstrate how this shift creates lasting change for people and opens the doors for greater equity in society. Through a variety of tools – from policy, practice and culture change with partners; to thought-provoking insights that challenge the field; and mobilization of those who are ready for big change – FFI reveals how a new perspective can turn into new responses. We then amplify systemic successes to spur broader action and seed a movement for well-being. Together with our partners and allies, we are creating possibilities for lasting change in people’s lives and sparking a broader movement that replaces poverty, violence, trauma and oppression with well-being and justice.

Position Overview

The Full Frame Initiative (FFI) is embarking on an exciting expansion and we’re looking for a creative, engaging individual to join our team as the Director of Strategic Partnership Projects. This person will execute FFI’s demonstration partnership strategy and co-develop customized, flexible activities and plans that support our partners work to orient their organizational culture, policies, and practices around wellbeing using the Five Domains of Wellbeing framework.

The Director of Strategic Partnership Projects will be responsible for the implementation of FFI’s demonstration partnership strategy. FFI’s demonstration partnerships are deep, multi-year engagements with partners and span diverse systems, contexts and issue areas. They serve to test and refine what it takes to align public systems, nonprofits and communities around wellbeing using the Five Domains of Wellbeing framework, and build the case for how an orientation around wellbeing creates possibilities for lasting change and results in better outcomes.

The Director of Strategic Partnership Projects will co-develop and oversee customized, flexible plans and activities that support partners to orient their organizational culture, policies and practices around wellbeing. They will build and maintain productive, trusting and highly cooperative relationships with representatives from partnering entities and work with them to apply systems thinking and system change tools to strategically guide and adjust the orientation around wellbeing plan. The Director of Strategic Partnership Projects will supervise and work with FFI’s capacity building team to develop and provide training, technical assistance, extended coaching and other forms of capacity building through diverse mediums and methods.

The Director of Strategic Partnership Projects will also support the creation of methodologies for assessing how aligned a demonstration partner is with a wellbeing orientation, tools to assess people’s and communities’ wellbeing, and other related measures. They will refine and document FFI’s understanding of a wellbeing orientation and the Five Domains of Wellbeing framework, including identifying the internal and external incentives and barriers that spur or block change and the sustainability of change.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Help inform demonstration partnership strategy in collaboration with the Chief Strategy Officer, National Partnerships and Outreach and CEO.
• Work closely with Chief Strategy Officer, National Partnerships and Outreach to identify and nurture potential demonstration project partners.
• Oversee the development of and help to implement orientation around wellbeing content, tools and activities that equip partners to implement and sustain an orientation around wellbeing.
• Supervise, support, and mentor a growing team, stationed across the country, that is responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of partnerships.
• Help to create and use measures based on the Five Domains of Wellbeing.
• Write, share, present and promote knowledge gleaned from the demonstration projects and other data and information.
• Develop budgets and recommend personnel allocation in support of the specific partnerships.
• Consciously and systematically move equity and inclusion forward in all aspects of the work.

Qualifications

• Passion for social justice and social change to upend inequities, and for FFI’s mission
• A minimum of 10 years of combined experience:
  • Working directly with people living at the intersection of poverty, trauma, violence and oppression
  • Managing large projects with multiple stakeholders and deadlines
  • Partnering with systems to equip them to incorporate new ideas, norms and practices
• Experience working vertically in large, complex organizations (i.e., working with the head of public system and with those who are involved in that system, and staff in between)
• Strong writing and presenting skills; demonstrated ability to communicate authentically and compellingly, command an audience, and facilitate conversations with diverse constituents
• Experience hiring, supervising and managing staff
• Networked with experts in sexual and domestic violence, trauma, mental health, community development, public health, evaluation, child welfare and/or juvenile justice
• Graduate degree in public health, sociology, public policy, youth development, social work and/or mental health is desirable.

Location and Travel
This is a full-time, exempt position that can be based remotely. For the next 1-2 years, we expect work to be concentrated in Missouri and Massachusetts. FFI’s headquarters are in Greenfield, MA, with a number of staff working remotely throughout the country. This position requires a minimum of 50% regular travel throughout the United States. All FFI staff are required to meet at least quarterly in the Greenfield, MA office for staff convenings. Initial orientation for all staff also takes place primarily in Greenfield. The specific breakdown of time to be spent in FFI’s central office and in other locations is variable and will evolve based on the demands of the work. All business related travel will be paid for by FFI in accordance with our travel policy.

How To Apply

A personalized cover letter and resume are required. In your cover letter, tell us about yourself, why you want to work at FFI, how the Director of Strategic Partnership Projects position is a great fit for you, how you are a great fit for this position. Please include where you heard about this opportunity. This letter is important – your application will not be considered without a customized application to our organization’s posting.

E-mail your cover letter and resume as attached documents via e-mail to talent@fullframeinitiative.org. Please put “YOUR FIRST NAME LAST NAME Director Position” as your subject line.

While applications will be accepted through June 29, 2018, we encourage early submission. Review of applications will take place on a rolling basis, and interviews with competitive candidates may begin prior to the closing date.

The Organization

People who grapple with poverty, violence, trauma and oppression are often forced to make difficult tradeoffs that may provide short-term gains at the expense of their long-term wellbeing. Instead of interrupting these cycles, well-intentioned interventions may have the opposite effect, solidifying inequities that not only hold back individuals but society as a whole.

The Full Frame Initiative is a social change organization that partners with pioneering organizations, systems and communities across the country to fundamentally shift their focus from fixing problems to fostering well-being—the needs and experiences essential for health and hope. Together, we are creating possibilities for lasting change in people’s lives and sparking a broader movement that replaces poverty, violence, trauma and oppression with well-being and justice.

Position Overview

The Full Frame Initiative (FFI) is embarking on an exciting expansion and we’re looking for a passionate, visionary leader with deep experience in systems change and social justice to join our team as the Chief Strategy Officer, National Partnerships and Outreach. Working in collaboration with the CEO and Chief Capacity Officer as the third member of the Leadership Team, the Chief Strategy Officer, National Partnerships and Outreach will design and lead in implementing a strategy to triple our demonstration partnership portfolio over the next six years, advance new outreach plans, and nationally represent the transformative power of a wellbeing orientation to disrupt cycles of poverty, violence, trauma and oppression.

The Chief Strategy Officer, National Partnerships and Outreach will draw on FFI’s first decade of experience in partnerships to demonstrate the potential and value of an orientation around wellbeing, and will create and oversee implementation of the strategy to guide the next generation of this work. They will develop and lead in implementing strategy to expand and leverage FFI’s portfolio of multi-year demonstration partnerships–deep engagements with partners that span diverse public and private systems, community contexts and issue areas. These demonstration partnerships serve to test and refine what it takes to align public systems, nonprofits and communities around wellbeing using the Five Domains of Wellbeing framework, and build the case for how an orientation around wellbeing creates possibilities for lasting change and results in better outcomes. The Chief Strategy Officer will also guide the launch of a new strategy to equip a far larger group of programs and practitioners to begin orienting their organizations and services around wellbeing using the Five Domains of Wellbeing framework.

The Chief Strategy Officer, National Partnerships and Outreach will serve as an enthusiastic and credible messenger for FFI’s purpose and the transformative systems change work happening with partners. They will be responsible for building cross-sector alliances that can effectively leverage the demonstration partnerships for larger change, and will represent FFI with key stakeholders in policy and philanthropy.

The Chief Strategy Officer, National Partnerships and Outreach will lead a team that includes the Director of Strategic Partnership Projects, who has responsibility for co-creating and overseeing orientation around wellbeing implementation strategies in each partnering agency,  program or community, and the Director of Outreach and Learning, who has responsibility for creating and implementing orientation around wellbeing basic training tools and activities in order to respond to demand among a growing number of programs and practitioners nationwide.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of FFI’s leadership team and support the organization’s continued strategic growth through annual and long-term planning.
• Represent FFI, our purpose and our work to national leaders to get buy-in on the transformative nature of orienting around wellbeing.
• Lead development of FFI’s adaptive strategy to determine scale and scope of demonstration partnerships that will be the most leveraged investments in meeting our objectives and testing our Theory of Change.
• Identify and monitor emerging trends and areas of demand and opportunity across diverse systems and communities.
• Identify philanthropic trends and practices as well as national, federal, state and local policies that create barriers or incentives for orientating around wellbeing.
• Seek out and build relationships with allies from a variety of sectors to craft a broader change agenda that builds on demonstration project findings.
• Support fund development efforts to generate revenues to support and expand demonstration partnerships.
• Consciously and systematically move equity and inclusion forward in all aspects of the work.

Qualifications

• Passion for social justice and social change to upend inequities, and for FFI’s mission
• At least 15 years experience with program design, leadership and management and evidence of producing significant and positive outcomes
• Experience leading a large public agency or national, regional, or local nonprofit
• Strong analytical, communication, and public speaking skills
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and to engender confidence and credibility among a broad range of diverse partners (e.g., government agencies, private nonprofits, philanthropy sector leaders)
• Experience in social sector policy at the state and national level, informed by personal experience and/or direct community work, and an understanding of what it takes to move public policy or philanthropic practices to new approaches
• Expertise in public health, sociology, public policy, youth development, and/or mental health; graduate degree in one of these fields is desirable.

Location and Travel
This position is based in the Northeastern to Mid-Atlantic United States; exceptional candidates outside of this region may be considered. This position requires a minimum of 30% regular travel throughout the United States. All FFI staff are required to meet at least quarterly in the Greenfield, MA office for staff convenings. Initial orientation for all staff also takes place primarily in Greenfield. The specific breakdown of time to be spent in FFI’s central office and in other locations is variable and will evolve based on the demands of the work. All business related travel will be paid for by FFI in accordance with our travel policy.

How To Apply

A personalized cover letter and resume are required. In your cover letter, tell us about yourself, why you want to work at FFI, how the Chief Strategy Officer position is a great fit for you, how you are a great fit for this position. Please include where you heard about this opportunity. This letter is important – your application will not be considered without a customized application to our organization’s posting.

E-mail your cover letter and resume as attached documents via e-mail to talent@fullframeinitiative.org. Please put “YOUR FIRST NAME LAST NAME Chief Strategy Officer Position” as your subject line.

While applications will be accepted through June 29, 2018, we encourage early submission. Review of applications will take place on a rolling basis, and interviews with competitive candidates may begin prior to the closing date.

The Organization

Voqal is a collaboration of five nonprofit organizations that work at the intersection of media and technology to advance social equity. Voqal envisions a socially equitable and just world with an empowered, well-informed public actively engaged in a thriving democracy.

Position Overview

The Grant-Making Director assists Voqal in making grants in a variety of fields, including: traditional and new media, online organizing, on-the ground organizing, reducing the influence of money in politics, ballot initiative campaigns, leadership development, and other endeavors intended to promote progressive social change.

The Grant-Making Director is responsible for strategy development, implementation, management, supervision and evaluation of the organization’s grant making program in accordance with the standards set out by the Voqal boards of directors.

As a member of the senior management team, the Fund Director participates in strategic planning and budgeting initiatives in addition to problem solving. He/she works within the guidelines, policies and mission of the organization and will be accountable and responsible for specific projects as assigned.

Requirements: Bachelor degree in related field. In lieu of education, at least 8-10 years of nonprofit management, development, foundation, or philanthropy experience required.

Knowledge and Skills:
• Experience working with political grant-making advocacy.
• Hands on experience developing and managing grant-making strategies with Boards of Directors.
• Successfully manages multiple programs simultaneously.
• Works well under deadline pressure and meets timeline requirements.
• Stays up to date on industry and regulatory trends.

Responsibilities:
• Provide oversight to the five Voqal companies’ grants administration function; suggest improvements and enhance experience and efficiency for all parties involved, including boards of directors, grantees, grant applicants, and Voqal staff.
• Research grant making opportunities in keeping with Voqal companies’ policies and priorities and develop grant making strategies based on those factors.
• Perform due diligence on grant applicants, invite proposals pursuant to procedures of Voqal policies and procedures, and prepare docket materials to assist the Voqal boards in making decisions on prospective grants.
• Advise the Voqal President and boards of directors concerning grant applications and prospective applications.
• Review and give preliminary approval of grant agreements; authorize payment requests; review and approve follow-up reports from grantees with the assistance of the philanthropy team.
• Identify and form partnerships with aligned funders and engage in ambassadorship with other funders, especially where Voqal seeks to exercise leadership.
• Work with Program Officer, Grants Associate, and Voqal finance staff to maintain accurate records of grant approvals, appropriations and expenditures.
• Develop and deliver reporting mechanisms at regular intervals and coordinate internal communications with staff and boards regarding the status of philanthropic activities.
• Participates in Voqal board meetings/all-boards meetings in connection with the above-listed responsibilities.
• Lead collaborative grant making and leadership development efforts.
• Responsible for implementing, managing, and evaluating all aspects of Voqal’s Fellowship program. Develops and approves all formal communications related to applicants.
• Develops collaborative relationships with community partners. Serves as a liaison between the organization and the community.

The salary for this position is $87K. Voqal also offers a very generous benefits package including: partially paid medical coverage for employees and dependents, partially paid dental and vision, paid LTD, STD, and AD&D. Paid vacation, sick, holidays, and personal time. Retirement program including profit sharing and 401K plans and match.

How To Apply

We invite you to apply: Voqal is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Voqal employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information, visit www.voqal.org

Please email resumes to careers@voqal.org

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The Organization

The Heising-Simons Foundation is a family foundation based in Los Altos, California. The Foundation works with its many partners to advance sustainable solutions in climate and clean energy, enable groundbreaking research in science, enhance the education of our youngest learners, and support human rights for all people.

Position Overview

Heising-Simons Foundation

Early Education Program Officer

Los Altos, California

Unlocking knowledge, opportunity, and possibilities

The Heising-Simons Foundation (Foundation) invites nominations and applications for the position of Early Education Program Officer (Program Officer). In 2007, Mark Heising and Liz Simons created the Foundation, a family foundation that works with its many partners to advance sustainable solutions in climate and clean energy, enable groundbreaking research in science, enhance the education of the youngest learners, and support human rights for all people. Since its first grant in 2007, the Foundation has awarded more than $338 million, including over $75 million in 2017. The next Program Officer will join a rapidly growing organization that has quickly distinguished itself and continues to seek ways to accelerate social change through innovative thought leadership and grantmaking.

Reporting to the Education Program Director, the Program Officer will have the unique opportunity to design, implement, monitor, and evaluate a new portfolio of grants related to educational improvement and equity which may include a specific focus on dual language learners, low-income children, and children of color. The right candidate will be a person who is inspired by the Foundation’s mission and brings content expertise, intellectual curiosity, cultural sensitivity, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a deep commitment to addressing issues of equity and diversity in education. The position will require a deep understanding of early childhood development and education as well as the science of learning, with a focus on ages birth to eight years. A demonstrated grasp of the strengths and challenges for dual language learners, as well as children facing structural challenges in gaining a high quality early education, is also important. The Program Officer will be a clear thinker who is open-minded, solutions-oriented, collaborative, and daring. The successful candidate will have experience across the education and/or philanthropic sectors. The Program Officer can be based in either the Foundation’s Los Altos office or its San Francisco office.

The full position description, along with information on how to submit an inquiry, nomination, or application, can be found at www.imsearch.com/6582.

The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome a diverse pool of applicants and make employment decisions based on merit. Foundation policy prohibits the unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital or caregiver status, physical disability, mental disability, military service, legally protected medical condition, prior record of arrest or conviction, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants with disabilities may participate in the application process. Please advise, in writing, any special needs at the time of application.

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The Organization

The Heising-Simons Foundation is a family foundation that works with its many partners to advance sustainable solutions in climate and clean energy, enable groundbreaking research in science, enhance the education of our youngest learners, and support human rights for all people. The Human Rights program at the Foundation is focused on two main issue areas: criminal justice reform and immigrant rights in the United States.

Position Overview

Human Rights Program Director

About Heising-Simons Foundation:

Unlocking Knowledge, Opportunity, and Possibilities

The Heising-Simons Foundation is a family foundation that works with its many partners to advance sustainable solutions in climate and clean energy, enable groundbreaking research in science, enhance the education of our youngest learners, and support human rights for all people. The Human Rights program at the Foundation is focused on two main issue areas: criminal justice reform and immigrant rights in the United States.

Mark Heising and Liz Simons each grew up with a tradition of giving, learning about the importance of the communities that surrounded them, and of the value of philanthropy. In 2007, they established the Foundation, and were joined on the Foundation’s Board by their daughter, Caitlin Heising.

The Foundation operates with the following core values:

• Humility: We recognize that we don’t have all the answers, and we seek to be open-minded and responsive as we continually learn.
• Courage: We do not shy away from tough issues. We stand with our grantees and partners and speak out on the issues we care about as a foundation.
• Justice: We believe all people should be treated fairly, with dignity and respect.
• Opportunity: We believe all people deserve the chance to live up to their full potential.
• Sustainability: We commit to long-term progress and solutions.
• Innovation: We believe in creativity and novel approaches driven by curiosity, research, and strategic collaborations. We are willing to take risks on potentially breakthrough initiatives.
• Relationships: We care about the people we work with and support. We seek to build relationships in which our partners will be open with feedback and hold us accountable as much as we do them.
• Integrity: We believe in honesty, transparency, and living up to these values.

The Foundation’s Board and over 30-person staff feel incredibly fortunate to work with, and support, great leaders and organizations in vital endeavors. In 2017, the Foundation awarded more than $75M, of which $9M was for Human Rights. The 2018 Human Rights grantmaking budget is $12M, and significant future growth is anticipated. Since its first grant in 2007, the Foundation has awarded more than $338M.

The Foundation is based in Los Altos, CA, and is in the process of opening offices in San Francisco, CA.

For more information on the Heising-Simons Foundation, please visit hsfoundation.org.

The Opportunity:

The Foundation is seeking a Human Rights Program Director (Director).

The Human Rights program is rooted in a belief in the inherent dignity of all people. In the United States and around the world, too many people are denied full and equal rights and participation in the political, social, and economic institutions that shape their lives.

In its grantmaking, the Foundation works toward achieving a more just world where people are equally valued regardless of gender, race, class, or citizenship. The Foundation feels a sense of urgency to be responsive to human rights abuse and inequity in the United States, particularly around the issue areas of criminal justice reform and immigrant rights. They believe that long-term change requires sustained commitment, investment in those closest to the problems, and working together toward solutions. Their grantees serve communities directly and build power to improve lives.

The Director will work with members of the Board and the Human Rights team, which currently consists of two Program Officers and a Program Associate, to establish and implement a creative vision for grantmaking and activities. There is a clear plan for significant growth of both the program budget and team capacity.

The Director will report to the President and CEO, Deanna Gomby, and can be based in Los Altos or San Francisco, CA.

Primary Responsibilities

The Director is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of Human Rights grantmaking strategies and initiatives, including the development of a strategic plan for the program. They will manage and grow the Human Rights program team and serve as an essential member of the Foundation’s senior leadership team.

Other specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop annual administrative and grants budgets for the Human Rights program area and monitor progress and use of resources.
• Maintain a grantmaking portfolio, including soliciting proposals, conducting site visits, summarizing proposals for review by the Board, and reporting on progress to Foundation management and the Board.
• Regularly report to the Board and the President and CEO on the overall effectiveness of funding in the Human Rights program area.
• Participate in the Foundation’s overall strategic growth as a highly collaborative and supportive member of the senior leadership team.
• Develop and implement activities designed to amplify the effects of Foundation grantmaking (e.g., convenings, communications and dissemination of results, connecting with relevant public and private stakeholders).
• Provide non-financial support to grantees, including advice concerning capacity-building, fund development, projects, and evaluation.
• Forge partnerships and collaborations with partner foundations and other stakeholders.
• Remain abreast of current policy discussions, grassroots activities, trends, and research in the Human Rights field.
• Represent the Foundation, its Human Rights grantmaking, and Human Rights issues to external audiences through speaking, writing, and other opportunities.
• Work with the Foundation’s communications team to broaden the impact of the program.
• Grow, supervise, and manage members of the Human Rights team toward achievement of program area and professional goals.

Candidate Profile:

Strong candidates will offer the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics:

Deep Content Expertise

Ideal candidates will offer content knowledge around the issues related to criminal justice reform and immigrant rights, as well as an understanding of the landscape and key players, a relevant network, and facility with evolving thinking and research relevant to these areas. This expertise should be rooted in an understanding of both communities and of policy and law, and the impact of each on the other. While not a prerequisite for the role, strong candidates may also bring experience in philanthropy, particularly with growing high-impact funding programs. In addition, an understanding of the roles philanthropy, pooled funds, and nonprofits play in the field of Human Rights would be beneficial.

Vision for Social Change, Equity, and Justice

The Director will be driven by a personal and professional mission of social change and will have the ability to serve as a credible, respected, and inspirational voice in the philanthropic and grantee communities. They will have a reputation for a commitment to social justice and equity, as well as a proven ability to think transformationally and design and implement successful, innovative, bold strategies for sustainable and scalable reform. The Director will also bring a racial justice lens and understanding of how race and equity impact the movements that the Foundation is working to build and support, and the ability to help the Foundation deepen its own diversity, equity, and inclusion values and work.

Strategic Leadership

With a track record of field and people leadership, the Director will be able to build on the existing foundation of the Human Rights program by creating a cohesive strategy for long-term impact and helping the Foundation hone its place and voice in the Human Rights field. The Director will also be excited about the opportunity to work in partnership with internal staff, Board, and external partners to advance the Human Rights program and the Foundation’s overall impact in philanthropy. Strong candidates will offer 10+ years of experience leading strategies, people, and teams.

Exceptional Relationship Building and Communication Skills

The Director will offer exceptional oral and written communications skills, including the ability to be an excellent listener and connect with a wide range of stakeholders. They will have a track record of developing trusting, productive relationships in the field, and will operate with a deep sense of authentic respect for grantees and the individuals they serve, as well as a partnership-driven approach to grantmaking and social change. The Director will have the ability to thrive in a family foundation environment with engaged Board members who are deeply passionate about, and have deep expertise in, the areas they fund.

Collaborative Leadership

The Director will be committed to leading with humility, approachability, and accessibility. They will be a mentor, facilitator, and coach, committed to helping team members and external partners grow and learn. The Director will be savvy about developing collaborative partnerships, knowing when to lead and when to let others lead, and will always seek to ensure that the Human Rights program and the Foundation is a highly respected funder known for integrity, strategy, and thoughtful grantmaking.

Analytical Skills, Creativity, and Good Judgment

The Director will have the maturity and sound judgment required to act thoughtfully and lead effectively. They will have keen analytical skills and the ability to consider multiple perspectives, think critically, evaluate risk, identify potential answers to complex problems, and explain and justify recommendations to diverse audiences. The Director will be politically astute and exercise good judgment in a range of situations.

In addition, the Director will bring humility, empathy, optimism, a sense of humor, and the desire be a productive member of a community of people at work, respecting differences while working toward shared goals, and will be able to constructively participate in the development of a growing organization.

Compensation & Benefits:

The Foundation offers an excellent benefits package and salaries that are commensurate with education and experience.

Contact:

Molly Brennan of Koya Leadership Partners has been exclusively retained for this search. To express your interest in this role, please submit your materials here. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

The Heising-Simons Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation welcomes a diverse pool of applicants and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Foundation policy prohibits the unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital or caregiver status, physical disability, mental disability, military service, legally protected medical condition, prior record of arrest or conviction, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants with disabilities may participate in the application process. Please advise, in writing, any special needs at the time of application.

About Koya Leadership Partners:

Koya Leadership Partners is a national retained executive search and human capital consulting firm that works exclusively with mission-driven organizations, institutions of higher education, and social enterprises. We deliver measurable results, finding exceptionally talented people who truly fit the unique culture of our client organizations and ensuring that organizations have the resources and strategies to support them. For more information, visit koyapartners.com.

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The Organization

Founded in May of 1999, the Black AIDS Institute is the only national HIV/AIDS think tank in the U.S. focused execlusively on Black people. The Institute’s mission is to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Black communities by engaging and mobilizing leaders, institutions and individuals in efforts to confront HIV/AIDS on a local, state, regional, and national level. The Institute interprets public and private sector HIV/AIDS policies, condcuts trainings, offers technical assistance, disseminates information, provides free testing for HIV and other STIs, offers linkage to both preventative and clinical care, and provides advocacy and mobilization from a uniquely and unapologetically Black point of view. Our motto describes a commitment to self-preservation: “Our People, Our Problem, Our Solution.”

The Black AIDS Institute has a comprehensive approach to ending HIV in Black communities across America. From in-person Black Treatment Advocates Network (BTAN) tranings and monthly webinars on HIV science, to PrEP collaborations to create greater access for Black women, the Institute is constantly working upstream and downstream to mobilize communities to stand up, fight back and protect ourselves.

Position Overview

As the leading voice of Black people affected by HIV/AIDS, the Black AIDS Institute’s President/CEO must possess civil rights, public health, and movement-and institution-building gravitas. The new leader should understand the historical context of both the HIV/AIDS movement and the Black struggle in America. Understanding the power dynamics of the past should inform how the new leader guides the Black AIDS Institute forward. Understanding the medical/clinical, scientific, public health, policy, funding, community mobilization, and intersectional dynamics of persistent HIV-related disparities is imperative. The new leader should possess the capacity to manage change and lead an institution that must be nimble, impact-oriented, and operating at both the local and national levels.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President and CEO is responsible for overall management, fundraising, accountability, and administration of the BAI to ensure the organization achieves its goals, according to Board approved policies and procedures. The CEO directs and manages all organization matters of the Black AIDS Institute and its core values in achieving its mission and goals as currently defined.

Please visit http://www.mortengroup.com/black-aids-institute-chief-executive-officer-search/ to acccess the full position description.

How To Apply

Black AIDS Institute has retained Morten Group, LLC to conduct this executive search. All candidate information and conversations will be handled in a confidential manner. If you are interested in submitting an application for this executive search process, please ensure that your resume includes the following information for each position you have held for the last 15 years:

• Name and location of each position
• Job title
• Years in position
• Position to which you reported and positions that reported to you
• Primary responsiblities and achievements

In your cover letter, please tell us why this position is of interest to you as well as the details of your last executive position and any successes.

Your materials should be sent in a PDF file to the BAI Search Committee via executivesearch@mortengroup.com. Please use BAI – President and CEO as a reference line.

The recruitment process will remain open until the position has been filled.

The Organization

The McKnight Foundation, a Minnesota-based family foundation, seeks to improve the quality of life for present and future generations. Program interests include regional economic and community development, Minnesota’s arts and artists, education equity, youth development, Midwest climate and energy, Mississippi River water quality, neuroscience research, international crop research, and rural livelihoods. Founded in 1953 and independently endowed by William and Maude McKnight, the Foundation has assets of approximately $2.4 billion and grants about $90 million a year. For more information, visit www.mcknight.org.

Designated as a Great Place to Work® for its high-trust, high-performance workplace culture, 100% of McKnight employees say they’re proud to work here. Employees love our mission and the chance to take on meaningful, creative work alongside caring, talented colleagues in a beautiful location with great benefits. In addition, McKnight has been recognized as one of the nation’s best workplaces for women and one of the nation’s best small workplaces.

Position Overview

Position Purpose

The international program assistant will provide program and administrative support for the Collaborative Crop Research Program (CCRP) including expenditure responsibility grants requiring detailed review and strict adherence to internal controls. Responsibilities include managing grantee information and reports, assisting with organization of local and international meetings and conferences, and overseeing grant nomination and application processes. The international program assistant (PA) is a key administrative contact person for grantees and consultants of the CCRP.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the CCRP.
  • Coordinate grant-making schedule among foundation staff and consultants.
  • Process grant proposals, payment letters, agreements, and other grant documents.
  • Review concept notes, proposals, grant reviews, and reports for correct and complete documentation.
  • Troubleshoot IGAM/GIFTS processes for grantees, consultants, and staff.
  • Primary administrative contact person for grantees and consultants.
  • Correspond with grantees about grant terms, reporting requirements, and other administrative information in a timely manner.
  •  Review concept notes and grant requests for completeness.
  • Inform consultants, program officer, and program director of any discrepancies found in reports.
  • Coordinate, with consultants, the planning and execution of virtual and in-person program meetings and calls throughout the year.
  • Track program grant payout to meet deadlines.
  • Work with consultants and communications department to update information on McKnight, CCRP.org, and CCRP space websites.
  • Program-specific administrative support as assigned.
  • Contribute to improving administrative grantmaking and program processes.
  • Maintain up-to-date CCRP Program Assistant manual.
  • Provide on-going support on efforts to improve CCRP operations and administrative processes.
  •  Respond to unsolicited grant requests and inquiries.

• Provide administrative support to international programs.
  • Coordinate creation and production of materials for Board of Trustees’ meetings.
  • Schedule, prepare agenda for, participate in, and take notes at team meetings.
  • Support program director with expense reports and credit card bill reconciliations.
  • Assist with travel arrangements and registration for conferences and meetings.
  • Support program-related meetings and gatherings.
  • Maintain shared user accounts for program collaboration and communications, such as SurveyMonkey and Zoom.

• Provide administrative support and participate in broader Foundation activities.
  • Assist with team-related meetings and Foundation-wide events, as needed.
  • Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, work groups, staff development activities, PA meetings.
  • Provide support for receptionist and other program areas, as needed.
  • Collaborate with the communications team to ensure that all program information, online and print materials is up-to-date, accurate, and effectively presented for various audiences.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to adapt to ongoing emerging priorities in short-term and long-term workload.
• Ability to learn, use, and support others in using new software and tools.
• Ability to work cross-culturally.
• Ability to prepare clearly written summaries and analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively interpersonally and in groups.
• Ability to handle heavy workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage highly detailed work with speed and accuracy.
• Patience and a high comfort level with emergence and ambiguity.
• Proficiency in Spanish or French is desirable.
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Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years related full time professional work experience in a foundation, nonprofit, or government field, or a combination of equivalent experience and training. International work experience in a developing country is preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work is normally performed in an office work environment with little physical effort required.
• Regular operation of normal office machines (computer, copier, and fax) is required.
• There are occasional evenings and weekends required.
• Some travel outside of the McKnight Foundation office is required.

Hiring Range is $24.00-$25.00/Hour

The Organization

The Southern Poverty Law Center is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of American society. Using litigation, education, and other forms of advocacy, the SPLC works toward the day when the ideals of equal justice and equal opportunity will be a reality. Based in Montgomery, Alabama, the SPLC was founded in 1971 to stand up in the courts for the most marginalized people in the Deep South. Today, it employs approximately 300 people and has offices in five Southern states. It is supported entirely by private donations, which help run the internationally recognized Intelligence Project, tracking and monitoring more than 900 hate groups, as well as the award-winning Teaching Tolerance program, which promotes educational equity in the nation’s schools.

Position Overview

The Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking a world-class fundraising leader to run its highly successful and significant development operation. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Development Officer will oversee a staff of 46 to design and execute a comprehensive fundraising program that includes a robust suite of direct response initiatives, major and planned giving, and institutional relations. The CDO will build on the department’s historic strengths and lead its continued innovation, ensuring that it has the vision, resources, and mentorship necessary to sustain SPLC as one of the most important anti-extremist organizations in the United States.

The Organization

Propeller is a 501c3 nonprofit that grows and supports entrepreneurs to tackle social and environmental disparities. We work to create a powerful community of diverse entrepreneurs and stakeholders working together for a more equitable future where everyone can lead healthy, fulfilling lives free of racism, poverty, and other systems of oppression.

Our strategy is to build a critical mass of small businesses and nonprofits working to tackle disparities in food, water, health, and education. These are areas we have identified as having significant inequities and proven market opportunities for local entrepreneurs to implement solutions.

Position Overview

The Senior Development Manager works as a part of a dynamic team to support and execute on the annual development strategy and work closely with the Director of Impact and Development and Executive Director to achieve Propeller’s fundraising goals. The focus of the Senior Development Manager will be to continue to effectively steward our existing and prospective institutional funders, to both ensure we are meeting the expectations and needs of our funders and that we continue to have robust and quality programming.

Major Responsibilities & Outcomes

•        Accountable for the long-range (2+ year) visioning, conceptualization, planning, implementation, deliverables, and achievement of results of Propeller’s broad fundraising strategies with a strong focus on our institutional relationships.  Duties include:

Development Strategy and Donor Relations

•        Clear Development Plan: Implements development plan and calendar that include a clear statement of internal organizational and external community needs that Propeller seeks to address, as well as fundraising goals that reflect those needs: both dollars and target dates, and selected fundraising strategies. Donors report an excellent philanthropic experience with minimal critiques.

•        Advanced Budget Raise: Obtains full weighted pipeline of new asks in “Convince” stage, with a minimum goal of raising 50% of the $2.5 million 2019 budget by the end of the calendar year.

•        Thriving Venture Fund Pipeline: Maintains list of 10 potential impact investors in active cultivation mode for Propeller’s Social Venture Fund.

•       Exceptional Donor Cultivation: Prepares for all donor meetings in line with standard operating procedures, makes compelling presentations and pitches, and leads all cultivation communications for prospects $250,000 and below to earn the respect and trust of donors.

•        (potential) High-performing Capital Campaign: Develops and executes plan to reach capital campaign goal between $220,000-$500,000.

Grant Writing and Management

•        Mission-Driven, Knowledgeable, and Accurate Communication: Effectively articulates the mission, priorities, and special initiatives of Propeller to a broad range of stakeholders, highlighting past successes with fluency. Develops and executes a communications strategy to support fundraising and institutional revenue growth. Proofs all written fundraising materials, including reports and acknowledgment letters, with close attention to detail, producing no errors.

•        Driven and Well-Executed Writing: Develops compelling, factual, quality, timely, relevant, and comprehensive grant proposals with few, if any, edits needed. Accountable for the drafting and submission of all public and private foundation grant proposals – approximately $5 million in requests per year. Supports the drafting and submission of government proposals, as needed.

•        Collaborative Mindset: Coordinates across departments as necessary to organize proposals and campaigns, as well as drive revenue. Supports the Director of Impact and Development and the Executive Director in building and sustaining a culture of philanthropy within Propeller and with Propeller’s partners.

Administration and Evaluation

•        Organized and Thorough Calendar Management: Manages a grants calendar of letters of intent and grants. Ensures that all deadlines are met in a timely manner. Required grant evaluation is developed and conducted to achieve outcomes.

•        Proactive Evaluation: Ensures smooth reporting by leading the determination of quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods for grant requirements in advance. This includes determining outcomes, benchmarks, methods of measurement, logic models, etc.

•        Stakeholder-Wide Development Transparency: Implements systems and tools that ensure all relevant funders, board members, staff, policymakers, thought leaders, and partners in fundraising/revenue development have the tools they need to support Propeller’s development.

Critical Competencies

•        Written and verbal fluency in the history of structural racism in the US and its current manifestations in New Orleans and nationally. Ability to convey compelling racial justice analysis to external stakeholders.

•        Strong writing and editing skills, particularly focused on data-driven value propositions.

•        Outstanding interpersonal skills in managing external relationships, building trust with high-level stakeholders, and conveying compelling opportunities through public speaking engagements, networking events, and other opportunities for relationship development.

•        Self-motivated, innovative, and can work with considerable independence within the context of an overall strategy, team environment, and variety of diverse stakeholders.

•        Ability to maintain a high level of poise and professionalism in all circumstances.

•        Ability to handle a variety of projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and completion in a timely manner.

•        Commitment to Propeller’s mission, vision, and values.

•        Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge + 5 – 7 years’ relevant experience, or Master’s or equivalent knowledge + 3 – 5 years’ relevant experience, and 1 – 3 years’ supervisory experience.

•        (Preferred) Proven and consistent track record of identifying, cultivating, and stewarding institutional funders.

•        (Preferred) Proven and consistent track record developing compelling, data-driven grant proposals to foundation and government funders, resulting in funding.

•        (Preferred) Experience raising funds from institutional donors in areas of racial justice and/or economic development.

Travel with some evening and weekend work required. This is a salaried and exempt position.

Compensation: $62,000+ annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Propeller also offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and professional development.

Start Date: May 2018

How To Apply

Apply here by presenting your resume and responses to the questions below:

·       Why are you passionate about racial justice, nonprofit development, and cultivating institutional relationships?

·       What do you think will be your greatest strength in this role? In what way do you think you will need to grow the most to be successful in this role?

·       What do you find gives you the most energy in your current work?

·       What drains your energy the most in your current work?

·       What are your salary requirements?

The Organization

The Wallace Foundation — an independent, national, New York-based philanthropy with $1.5 billion in assets – traces its origins back more than half a century to DeWitt and Lila Acheson Wallace, founders of The Reader’s Digest Association.

The Wallace Foundation seeks to improve learning and enrichment for disadvantaged children and foster the vitality of the arts for everyone. The foundation has an unusual approach: in each of our program areas – Arts, Education Leadership, and Learning and Enrichment – they seek to identify, and help answer, one or more significant questions whose answers are not known but which, if known, could help propel social progress more broadly. As responsible stewards of our resources, they seek to ensure that their initiatives contribute to Wallace’s “dual goals:” benefits for their partners and those they serve, and benefits for the broader field through knowledge. For more information on The Wallace Foundation and to see examples of their work, please visit http://www.wallacefoundation.org

Position Overview

Position: The Research Officer is a key contributor to the success of the Foundation’s initiatives, contributing substantive expertise and experience in research, policy analysis and evaluation to the integrated team’s work on strategy design, refinement, and implementation; managing large scale research projects to support an initiative’s knowledge agenda; and supporting sharing of knowledge.

Reporting to the Director of Research, the Officer’s initial responsibilities will include managing major evaluation projects for the Youth Arts Initiative (a multi-site initiative with youth-serving organizations to provide innovative, high-quality arts programming to underserved young people) and Building Audiences for Sustainability (assisting 25 performing arts organizations develop practical insights into how arts organizations could successfully expand their audiences). The foundation also expects a role for the Officer in their new Partnerships for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative.

Responsibilities:

Strategy, initiative design and implementation through interdisciplinary teams

• Actively contribute to strategy design and implementation, bringing a research and policy analysis perspective to the interdisciplinary discussion.
• Contribute to identifying knowledge gaps for Wallace initiatives with a focus on fully integrating an evidence-based approach into the strategy.
• Lead the design of large scale research projects for an initiative, with a focus on generating results that would most benefit practitioners and policymakers, and advance knowledge in the field. These research projects often include: synthesis of existing evidence related to the initiative’s knowledge agenda, implementation evaluations, outcomes studies, and opportunities and challenges for an initiative to inform policy.
• Lead the selection of research teams, seeking input from the team and often using a competitive proposal process.
• Contribute to the development of other (non-research) requests for proposals for the initiative. Participate in the review and selection of grantees and technical assistance providers to recommend for funding.

Project management: initiative research projects

• Manage the work with grantees and contractors to advance the overall goals of the initiative’s local impact and broader field benefits.
• Manage Wallace-commissioned research projects using the interdisciplinary team approach.
• Build researchers’ understanding of the initiative strategy, knowledge agenda, and local context, and how the site grantees’ work connects to the knowledge agenda.
• Collaborate with program officers to manage an integrated process for data collection and the interface between researchers and site grantees, particularly attuned to sensitive data in public school systems and youth-serving organizations.
• Prepare timely analysis of funded work to inform the discussion of strategy, initiative goals and implementation in the team and unit.
• Fulfill stewardship responsibilities: (i) ensure grantee budgets reflect the scope and deliverables, monitor spending, and review financial reports to inform future funding; and (ii) review reports, provide feedback, and maintain an up-to-date grantee record in the foundation’s grants management database.
• Effectively build a relationship of trust, candor and transparency with grantees so that discussion of challenges and problems leads to shared problem-solving and resolution on which progress and success is recognized and built.

Knowledge-sharing to catalyze broad impact

• Lead research briefings to share findings and lessons with interdisciplinary teams and the Foundation Strategy Team for cross-initiative and foundation-wide learning.
• Participate in staff review of draft reports and knowledge products to ensure the final report reflects our interdisciplinary perspective, to only “say more as we know more,” and is respectful of the grantees whose work is presented in the report.
• Drawing on message maps and other resources, share what we are learning at conference presentations, in the local communities of our grantees, and in other venues.
• Cultivate relationships and participate in external networks, other funders and professional associations.

Qualifications

• Capacity to work productively and contribute in Wallace’s interdisciplinary team approach
• Exceptional project management skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated capacity to build relationships with research partners, and work with program officers to bring together researchers and site grantees in support of initiative goals
• Advanced training in policy analysis or a related social science discipline with a focus on applied and policy research and/or policy analysis, preferably in a field related to youth development, public education, and/or arts learning and audience-building
• Six to 10 years’ relevant experience, which should include conducting applied research, policy analysis, and research management
• Experience writing and editing research findings for policy and practitioner audiences
• Experience managing the collection of quantitative and qualitative data, including sensitive data from children, while meeting the requirements of relevant laws and norms
• Excellent conceptual and analytical thinking skills
• Outstanding communication skills: listening, writing, speaking

How To Apply

The Wallace Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to maintaining a diverse workplace where differing perspectives are a source of strength. People of color are encouraged to apply.

To Apply: The Wallace Foundation has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to:

Anne McCarthy, Senior Director and COO

Elly Kirschner, Director of Healthcare and Advocacy

Harris Rand Lusk

122 E. 42nd Street, Suite 3605

New York, NY 10168

ekirschner@harrisrand.com

Please put Wallace Foundation in the subject line of your emailed application

The Organization

Facing History and Ourselves is an international educational organization that reaches millions of students worldwide every year. Using the lessons of history — and history in the making – Facing History equips teachers to provide students with the skills to think critically about issues of bigotry and antisemitism. Facing History transforms required lessons in history into inspired lessons in humanity, and empowers youth who will change the world for the better.

Facing History and Ourselves is an international educational organization that reaches millions of students worldwide every year. Using the lessons of history — and history in the making – Facing History equips teachers to provide students with the skills to think critically about issues of bigotry and antisemitism. Facing History transforms required lessons in history into inspired lessons in humanity, and empowers youth who will change the world for the better.

Embarking on a new 5 year strategic plan, Facing History will also expand our current reputation by developing new marketing and business initiatives including launching a major gifts program and a corporate engagement program.

Position Overview

The Director of Development in the New York office will work to strategically build the New York development effort to meet and exceed our ambitious fundraising goals, currently set at $5.5M.  The Director of Development will focus primarily on major gifts work, with responsibility for managing a portfolio of donors with the capacity to give gifts of $10,000 and above. In addition, the Director will manage a team of three and work to grow and support our pipeline of donors, of all types and at all levels, and advance Facing History’s visibility and profile in the region.

Who We Are

We are an experienced and professional Development team who care deeply about the mission and work of our organization.  We are highly collaborative, both within our team and across all geographies, to ensure the effective local implementation of Facing History’s development strategies. We benefit from sharing and support through Facing History’s national development team and partnerships and learning from other geographies in order to ensure the effective local implementation of our larger development strategies.  We depend on clear communication, commitment to each other as a team, positive energy, and a collaborative spirit.

Who You Are

You are a lifelong learner and a fundraising or relationship management expert who shares our passion for education, youth and community.   You are confident in your abilities to build relationships and secure funding for a worthy cause.  You are an experienced leader and coach who is energized by the success of your team. You bring your experience and unique perspective to make us stronger together. You thrive in a team environment, bringing both strong collaboration skills and independent initiative.

The Organization

Women Moving Millions is seeking a passionate, highly qualified Executive Director to lead the organization into its next phase of growth and impact.

About Women Moving Millions

Women Moving Millions (WMM) is a global philanthropic community of people committed to large-scale investment in women and girls. Since 2007, WMM has inspired bold levels of giving, creating a new culture in breakthrough philanthropy. Our mission is to mobilize unprecedented resources for the advancement of women and girls.

The organization’s founding principles include:

• “We believe that if women step up and make big, bold investments, we can end gender inequality.
• We commit to cultivating philanthropic leaders because we know that fully activated leadership has the power to inspire change.
• We know that, with women’s global wealth at an unprecedented high, the time to act is now.”

For more information about Summit Public Schools, visit http://www.womenmovingmillions.org/

Position Overview

The Opportunity

The Executive Director must be an experienced leader with a strong commitment to the mission and values of WMM. The Executive Director’s core responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Strategic Vision and Leadership
• External Relations and Fundraising
• Organizational Management and Team Leadership

Candidate Profile

The Executive Director must be an experienced, innovative, and collaborative leader with compelling presence and exceptional communications and relationship building skills.

Specific desired skills, knowledge, and characteristics include:

• Authentic passion for the WMM mission and vision, including a desire to work in close collaboration with WMM’s members and to help create better outcomes for women and girls
• Demonstrated track record of expanding the scope, impact, and visibility of an organization or significant initiative
• Excellent communications skills, including the ability to articulate WMM’s mission and work in a clear and inspirational way to a wide range of audiences as a spokesperson and writer
• Strong sensitivity and commitment to gender, cultural, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity

Contact
Molly Brennan of Koya Leadership Partners have been exclusively retained for this search. To express your interest in this role, please submit your materials here. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

Women Moving Millions is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBT applicants.

Apply Here

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The Organization

The Wallace Foundation – an independent, national, New York-based philanthropy with $1.5 billion in assets – traces its origins back more than half a century to DeWitt and Lila Acheson Wallace, founders of The Reader’s Digest Association.

The Wallace Foundation seeks to improve learning and enrichment for disadvantaged children and foster the vitality of the arts for everyone.  The foundation has an unusual approach: in each of our focus areas – Arts, Education Leadership, and Learning and Enrichment – we seek to identify, and help answer, one or more significant questions whose answers are not known but which, if known, could help propel progress more broadly.  Accordingly, we work with a small number of grant recipients both to help them test new ideas and generate improvements for those they serve, and to generate evidence and insights that, when shared broadly, can improve policy and practice in an entire field.

This “Wallace Approach” is reflected in the way the foundation develops its strategies and designs its initiatives. We begin by attempting to understand the context of the fields in which we work in order to identify the right unanswered questions to address.  We then simultaneously fund programmatic work in the field by organizations—including technical assistance and peer learning communities—and research that studies the process and results of their efforts in order to generate improvements and insights that can benefit both the people served by the grant recipients and the field. The public reports emanating from this work support our strategy of catalyzing broad impact, acting as a source of credible, useful lessons to be disseminated to key audiences.

The Wallace Approach is carried out in an interdisciplinary team-based structure.  Our three disciplines are program, communications, and research.  In each discipline, we seek employees who are both highly skilled in their professions and able to work collaboratively across disciplines to capture the synergy of diverse experience and ways of thinking.  Wallace employees need to be able to work collaboratively, think analytically and communicate clearly.  We value the flexibility to adapt to change, a desire to learn, and the ability to work productively both on one’s own and with colleagues inside and outside the foundation.

The Director leads the interdisciplinary team for our work in the arts, actively contributing to building a high-performing team and advancing our mission. As the leader of the team, the Director ensures all voices are heard, options are considered and a discussion of pros/cons leads to a consensus. She/he demonstrates an approach to shared problem-solving that is grounded in advancing the work, assumes good intentions, demonstrates respect, builds trust, and welcomes diversity of perspectives.

Our work in the Arts

We currently have two major initiatives in the Arts: Building Audiences for Sustainability and Arts Education.

Building Audiences for Sustainability

Building Audiences for Sustainability reflects our rich history in supporting arts organizations in learning about ways to deepen, broaden and diversify their audiences. This six year initiative launched in 2015 with 25 performing arts organizations to develop practical insights onto how arts organizations can successfully expand their audiences in ways that also contribute to their long-term financial health. Grounded in research on a specific target audience, the organizations plan audience-building projects based on what they hope to learn, implement them, analyze the results and use this analysis to plan the next set of projects. Activities to develop audiences have run the gamut from new performances to new ancillary engagement activities. The first part of research related to this initiative, led by researchers at the University of Texas, Austin and scheduled for publication in 2018 will offer a summary of current research literature on audience building and financial health as well as an examination of the gaps in existing knowledge.

Arts Education

Wallace’s work in this area seeks to increase the equitable access to high-quality arts education for young people, especially those in high-poverty urban areas. Our current work, launched in 2014 and scheduled to extend to mid-2021, supports the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Youth Arts Initiative in testing innovative afterschool and summer arts programming for young people in their middle-school years. The arts programs being developed are based on principles of high-quality arts programming described in a Wallace-commissioned report Something to Say: Success Principles for Afterschool Arts Programs From Urban Youth and Other Experts. The first report in an ongoing evaluation of the initiative by the education research firm Research for Action, Raising the Barre and Stretching the Canvas: Implementing High Quality Arts Programming in a National Youth Serving Organization, was published in October 2017.

Looking Ahead

Wallace’s current arts initiatives are both well into implementation. One of the early tasks for the new Director will be to lead an interdisciplinary strategic planning process to design the next initiatives in the arts.

To learn more about our work and the more than 400 reports, tools and videos in our Knowledge Center, visit www.wallacefoundation.org.

Position Overview

ROLE

The Director of Arts leads the design, development, implementation and management of the Foundation’s initiatives in the arts.  The Director is a member of the Foundation’s senior management team, and as such shares responsibility for contributing to strategic planning, and policy and organizational development in the achievement of the Foundation’s mission.  As needed, the Director will also be a member of the foundation’s Public Policy Engagement Working Group. This position reports directly to the President.

Our program staff for grants management in the Arts includes a senior program officer on Wallace’s staff primarily dedicated to Building Audiences, four consultants at a Boston-based firm also supporting Building Audiences, and an external consultant for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Youth Arts Initiative. Effectively integrating internal staff and external consultants under our interdisciplinary approach and maintaining relationships with our grantees as partners in learning is a significant focus for the director.

RESPONSIBIITIES

·         Lead an interdisciplinary team of program, communications, and research professionals in the design, development and implementation of strategies and systems to support the Foundation’s mission in the arts.  Foster and ensure integration of program, communications, and research perspectives and ideas to achieve the Foundation’s “dual goals:” benefits for our grantees and those they serve, and benefits for the broader field through knowledge. As part of each initiative’s design, include the creation of learning communities and provision of relevant technical assistance in support of the grantees’ work.

·         Actively engage in and contribute to the strategic thinking and planning for the Foundation’s overall approach to grantmaking and knowledge development as expressed in the Wallace Approach: understand the context; generate improvements and insights; and catalyze broad impact.

·         Manage the work of grantees, contractors and partners – primarily through leadership of the unit and outsourced grants management – to build a relationship of trust, candor and transparency so that discussion of challenges and problems leads to shared problem-solving and resolution, and progress and success is recognized and built on.

·         Fulfill our responsibility as stewards of the Foundation’s resources by ensuring grantee budgets reflect the scope and deliverables to support the initiative goals, spending is monitored, financial reports are reviewed, and up-to-date records are maintained in the grants management database.

·         Cultivate relationships with policy makers, practitioners, thought leaders, external networks such as funder collaborations, and professional associations to advance the thinking and dialogue in the fields relevant to the goals of the Foundation’s initiatives.

·         Contribute to sharing what we learn to support the Foundation’s mission to catalyze broad impact in our fields of interest by representing Wallace at professional conferences, convenings and events.

·         Working with the Director of Research and the Director of Communications, contributes to the development of appropriate knowledge development and dissemination strategies to further the Foundation’s overall initiative goals.

·         Prepare Board book materials and present to the Board of Directors on arts strategies, grant proposals, program updates, new program development and initiatives. Contribute to the development of the annual Year in Review Report.

·         Other duties as assigned by the President.

QUALIFICATIONS

·         Knowledge of policy and practice in the arts based on fifteen or more years of substantive experience in a leadership role in the field.

·         Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and actively contribute to building high-performing interdisciplinary teams across the foundation to improve how we work together, build trust and advance Wallace’s mission.

·         Excellent analytical, conceptual thinking, interpersonal, strategic planning and project management skills.

·         Strong listening, written and oral communication skills.

·         Demonstrated ability to work effectively with grantees and partners.

·         Ability to both lead and collaborate with senior management team colleagues to achieve the Foundation’s goals.

How To Apply

The Wallace Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to maintaining a diverse workplace where differing perspectives are a source of strength. People of color are encouraged to apply. The Wallace Foundation has retained the executive search firm H C Smith Limited for this search. All interested candidates are asked to please contact Becca Smith, becca@hcsmith.com.

The Organization

The Surdna Foundation
Created by John E. Andrus in 1917, the Surdna Foundation has assets exceeding $1 billion and an annual grantmaking budget of more than $40 million. The Foundation has a staff of 25, based in its Midtown Manhattan offices. Governed by a Board of Directors that includes fourth and fifth generation family members, the longstanding values of the Andrus family – practicality, modesty, excellence, and an appreciation for serving those in need – underlie all of the Surdna Foundation’s work. The Surdna Foundation seeks to foster just and sustainable communities in the United States—communities guided by principles of social justice and distinguished by healthy and sustainable environments, strong local economies, and thriving cultures.

The Surdna Foundation has three grantmaking areas: Strong Local Economies, Sustainable Environments, and Thriving Cultures. The Foundation provides grant support for efforts at the national, state, regional, and local levels throughout the United States. Surdna invests in the exchange of ideas across networks of people, institutions, and places with the intent of seeding innovative projects, programs, and policies and bringing them to scale across the country. The Foundation seeks grantmaking opportunities that include balanced efforts to: demonstrate the effectiveness of specific, targeted projects, practices, and models; advocate for and implement federal, state, and local public policies; and empower, mobilize, and develop leadership in communities and agencies to encourage civic participation. Surdna recognizes its programmatic interests as interrelated and is committed to working cross-programmatically. At the same time, program staff have considerable autonomy and are expected to balance responsibilities to the Foundation, to their program, and to each other.

Position Overview

The Strong Local Economies Program

The Strong Local Economies Program aims to create robust and sustainable economies that include a diversity of vibrant businesses and sectors, improved access to quality jobs for low to moderate income individuals, people of color, women, and immigrants (the Program’s priority populations), economic development practices that produce equitable outcomes and ultimately, opportunities for economic stability and upward mobility. Surdna works to ensure that people of color and members of lower income communities are a part of the decision-making process and have the ability to participate in the renewed economic promise of their regions and cities.

The Strong Local Economies Program has an annual budget of $9.2 million and we anticipate making between 30-45 project specific and general operating support grants each year. Our resources also support research, communications, leadership development and capacity building efforts across the portfolio. In addition, we manage a $10 million Program Related Investment fund primarily focused on addressing access to capital (debt and equity) challenges for minority owned businesses.

Overview and Responsibilities:

The Strong Local Economies Program Associate plays a key role in managing the day-to-day grantmaking activities of a three-person team composed of the Program Director, a Program Officer, and the Program Associate. The position combines program and administrative responsibilities with active engagement in grant making, relationship management, and internal/external communications.  The Strong Local Economies program has two core objectives; advancing the development and growth of minority owned businesses and fostering accountability and inclusion in economic development in the field of economic development.   In addition, the program supports leadership development, communications and capacity building in the field.  It is assumed that the Program Associate will develop an understanding of the various issues and fields at the center of the program strategy and find an area of work that they want to explore and develop expertise in.

On the administrative side, the Program Associate’s general functions include the following activities: scheduling and managing a high volume of meetings and calls, for Strong Local Economies Program staff; actively tracking and managing grant proposals,  progress reports and other related materials through Surdna’s grants management database system; assembling and proofing grant materials; supporting the management of the program budget; providing technical support and counseling to grantees related to submission processes; managing contractors and consultants; organizing meetings and special events that support the program’s goals; contributing to agendas and taking notes during team meetings; managing overall workflow of grantmaking, event planning, internal operations, etc. for the team; compiling expense reports for staff; facilitating payment of invoices and other matters related to accounts payable; and supporting communication activities that range from story generation to content editing.

In addition to program administration, the Program Associate will have opportunities to engage in substantive programmatic and grantmaking support to the portfolio through the following: review and response to letters of inquiry submitted by grant seekers; some due diligence tasks for potential grants; managing and writing grant recommendations; monitoring the progress of existing grantees; and regular contribution of program-relevant news and policy developments. The Program Associate is also responsible for planning and coordinating special events. The Program Associate helps to ensure strong connections with Surdna’s other programs, departments, foundation-wide initiatives, and outside partners. In addition, this position acts as a liaison between the Strong Local Economies program and the Office of Grants Management, Human Resources, and Finance departments, raising awareness of internal developments and outstanding issues that staff need to address.  The Strong Local Economies Program Associate is also part of an administrative cohort at Surdna whose members provide support on foundation-wide projects and add staff capacity during peak periods.  Overall this position offers exceptional access to the economic and community development field and to the practice of philanthropy. The position also provides opportunities for travel to attend site visits and various conferences.

The ideal candidate is a detail oriented systems thinker with a commitment to social justice and equity.  She or he is also able to manage several tasks simultaneously, and has the ability to gather information, draw conclusions, and make recommendations regarding complex problems and issues. The candidate should be able to manage a high volume of email traffic and be very adept at proofreading and editing large numbers of written documents in a timely fashion.  The candidate should be a strong team player and place a high value on collaboration with peers and colleagues. The candidate should also possess a high level of initiative, and be comfortable working independently, as well as with peers and colleagues.   The candidate will need to be comfortable directing team workflow, deadlines and sequencing from an administrative position – a critical skill to contribute for overall team success.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree required. A degree in a relevant field, interest in the nonprofit sector, and experience in the field of economic development/economic justice is highly preferred
• Minimum of 2 years work experience, with previous office/administrative experience required
• Previous nonprofit or foundation experience is a plus
• An understanding and commitment to social justice and building inclusive practices to effect structural change
• Experience planning events is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent analytical thinking, writing, speaking and editing skills
• A strong team-player, with a diplomatic, professional manner, and a sense of humor
• Commitment to applying skills broadly within Surdna in support of the foundation’s mission

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Excellent comprehensive employee benefits package

How To Apply

Please apply using the applicant portal on the Surdna Foundation website found at: http://surdna.hrmdirect.com/employment/view.php?req=666261&jbsrc=1017

If you have any questions or require any accomodations to apply please email Josh Elliott, Manager of Human Resources & Administration at jelliott@surdna.org

The Organization

The Rockefeller Foundation pioneered the frontier of global philanthropy and continues to foster solutions to many of the world’s most intractable challenges. Today, the Foundation helps ensure that globalization’s benefits are accessible to more people, more fully, in more places, affirming its mission, unchanged since 1913, to “promote the well-being”​ of humanity throughout the world. The Foundation supports a portfolio of interconnected, mutually reinforcing initiatives. These include efforts to bolster resilience to the global climate crisis, assure access to affordable and high-quality health systems in developing countries, mobilize an agricultural revolution in sub-Saharan Africa, strengthen economic security for American workers, and inform more equitable, sustainable transportation policies in the United States.

Position Overview

The Associate Director, PPC works with the Vice President, Policy, Partnerships, & Communication and the PPC leadership team to add capacity to the Office of the PPC by improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the entire team and department, taking the lead on various activities.  The Associate Director supports and advises the VP, PPC and helps ensure collaboration and cooperation across the PPC team. The AD partners with key people across the Foundation to ensure key strategic and programmatic coordination of the Vice President’s internal and external engagements, messaging, and key PPC goals, objectives and priorities. Manages key internal and external relationships for the Vice President, PPC and ensures that their time is managed effectively and strategically and will staff them as needed and requested. Will work with the VP, PPC and leadership team to create an ongoing way to cohere and optimize the entire PPC team and assist the VP and key members of the PPC in monitoring progress against goals and objectives of the team and keep the work of the team moving forward effectively and collaboratively. Is an important internal and external ambassador and liaison for the VP, PPC, the PPC team and for the Foundation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partners with the VP, PPC, the PPC team leads; and the wider Foundation, to deliver on key strategic and initiative objectives in pursuance of the Foundation’s vision, mission and key priorities.
• Establishes a formal management system within the PPC team and initiative teams to review progress, resolve issues, and support their needs, improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the PPC team.
• Serves as a confidential assistant and thought partner to the VP on important strategic and organizational projects, issues and questions, managing the flow of communications, from the Office of the PPC to the team, the Foundation and external parties as directed by the VP, PPC.
• Supports the VP in the management of the PPC budget and forecasts, the BPR process and all operational aspects of the department.
• Provides oversight of the Business Plan Review (BPR) work related to the PPC Office and works with the VP, Policy, Partnerships & Communication and PPC Team Leads to ensure progress on all of the established goals and objectives.
• Serves as a go-to for staff when the VP is unavailable or inaccessible and helps manage ad hoc and emergent needs that are “off plan”, either by exercising judgment in handling independently and/or re-arranging the VP’s time as needed.
• On behalf of the VP, prepares briefs for meetings and coordinates follow-up with relevant external and internal PPC staff.
• In partnership and in support of the VP and the Office of the PPC, manages the activity of the PPC office, sets meeting agendas for key meeting within the PPC team and continuously works closely with the entire PPC team.
• They will supervise and oversee the work of all of the administrative staff members on the PPC team.
• Confidently and confidentially manages key relationships of the VP and facilitates regular communication within the PPC team, the Foundation as well as with key external parties.
• Represents the PPC Office at external events and meetings and is seen as an important ambassador and liaison for both the VP, the Office of the PPC and the entire team and the Foundation.
• Manages special projects as designated by the VP, Policy, Partnerships & Communication.
• Ensures that there is always proper back up for all of the administrative duties for the PPC team and may also be asked to provide back up support for the PPC Office team whenever it is needed.

Supervision Received:

The Associate Director reports to the Vice President, PPC and while they will need to work independently they will also be required to exercise sound judgement in the overall functioning of the Office of the PPC and the entire PPC team.

Supervision Exercised:

Supervises the PPC administrative staff and will oversee the overall functioning of the administrative activity that supports the entire PPC team.

Qualifications & Skills:

Communication: Has excellent interpersonal abilities including strong listening, writing and verbal skills; demonstrates assertiveness and effectiveness in presenting their ideas to a variety of internal and external audiences and for multiple and diverse purposes.

Decision-Making:  Has the ability to evaluate risks and opportunities; uses analytical and problem-solving skills; takes initiative and drives for results; is able to prioritize their own work and the work of others and understands how their work fits into the PPC team and the overall work of the Foundation.

Execution: Has strong project management skills; manages their own time well and provides the necessary guidance and direction to others that allows them to successfully meet deadlines; has a sense of urgency and takes responsibility for their work and how this impacts the rest of the PPC team; is able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously; is able to multi-task and works well under pressure; employs attention to detail with their work and has high standards for accomplishing their work.

Integration: Accesses functional and substantive expertise organizationally, and accomplishes their work with inclusiveness and collaboration.

Leadership: Thinks innovatively and creatively about their work, the VP and the Office of the PPC and the work of the P, PPC team in general; has strong negotiation skills which enable them to work effectively and efficiently across a large amount of work, people and all internal and external constituencies and demonstrates accountability for their work.

Partnership and Relationship Building: Has strong professional presence and can be seen as a key representative of the Foundation and the Policy, Partnerships & Communication Office; has intercultural knowledge and appreciation; and possesses strong strategic partnership building skills.

Strategic Ability: Anticipates future opportunities and consequences, demonstrates an innovative and flexible approach to work, and has the ability to organize chaos into a coherent plan and implement it well.
People Management: Has the skills to manage a team of administrative staff and approaches managing people as one that employs teambuilding, skill building and overall staff development and engagement.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• A four-year undergraduate degree is preferred as is previous experience in a non-profit organization or Foundation or equally dynamic goal oriented global enterprise.
• Has a minimum of 8 to 10 years of relevant professional experience supporting an Executive, an administrative team and a large complex function of a dynamic organization on all matters related to their internal and external strategic objectives.
• Ability to manage people and teams to conceive, research, analyze, develop and implement projects, new ideas and strategies to successful completion. Sets agendas and timelines for their own work and for that of others to meet the demands of a complex dynamic function and Executive.
• Has a track record of effectively managing their own work and the work of others under significant time pressures and to high quality standards.
• Ability to travel occasionally both domestically and internationally
• Computer proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet search skills and ability to learn new applications quickly.

The Rockefeller Foundation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.  To this end, the Foundation ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces.

The Rockefeller Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How To Apply

To submit your candidacy for Associate Director, PPC please click here.

The Organization

Mission

The mission of First Place is to help foster kids build the skills they need to make a successful transition to self-sufficiency and responsible adulthood.

Vision

We believe that all foster kids in the United States can achieve self-sufficiency and make a successful transition to adulthood so that the disparities between them and their non-foster care peers are eliminated. First Place is a national leader in building the evidence to support this drive and in increasing awareness, changing perceptions and building a movement to make it happen.

Position Overview

First Place for Youth (First Place), a $25M nationally-scaling nonprofit committed to supporting young people as they transition from foster care to adulthood, seeks a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead First Place into a new era of impact and geographic expansion.

First Place for Youth believes that foster youth, just like all youth, need a runway of support in the transition from adolescence to adulthood.  First Place partners with young people in finding a safe place to live, getting their first job, and continuing their education. Headquartered in Oakland, CA, First Place serves young people in six California counties and two additional states – with additional expansion on the horizon.

Leading a dynamic, youth-centric, and outcomes-driven organization, the new CEO will build upon First Place’s strong data-driven programming and national brand as it seeks to strengthen its impact and continue development of the national My First Place Affiliate Network.

This moment of opportunity requires an inspirational leader with an exceptional combination of qualities, skills, and experiences, including: a sophisticated understanding of executive leadership in child welfare, education, workforce development, or a related field; a proven ability to grow and scale an effective model to the national stage; a track record of supporting the use of data and evaluation to prove impact and improve programming; a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion internally and externally; a bold and effective approach to fundraising; and proven success convening a broad set of stakeholders in advancing evidence-informed policy change at the national level.

The ideal candidate will lead First Place with a deep and authentic passion for marginalized young people, overseeing programming, affiliate expansion, policy and advocacy, learning and evaluation, fiscal management and fund development, and the continued growth, development and retention of high-performing staff. S/he/they will be a proven leader with the capacity to inspire, bringing deep and broad networks together in building a larger movement to end the disparities that young people in foster care experience as they enter adulthood.

INQUIRIES & APPLICATIONS

This search is being conducted by Allison Kupfer Poteet and Makeba Greene of the national search firm, NPAG. Nominations and applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, and your resume (in Word or PDF format) should be submitted to: FPFY-CEO@nonprofitprofessionals.com.

Please visit http://nonprofitprofessionals.com/job/fpfy-ceo/ to read the full position description.

Cultivating a diverse and inclusive team is an essential component of First Place for Youth’s commitment to advance equity. Candidates of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Organization

ChangeLab Solutions, a leading national organization that helps to create healthier communities for all through innovative laws and policies, seeks a new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Since its founding in 1997, ChangeLab Solutions has played a major role in changing public health practice from primarily focusing on patient education and clinical care delivery to a dynamic and inter-sectoral approach to policy, systems, and environmental change. ChangeLab Solutions has driven major successes across a range of critical public health issues, including its development of anti-tobacco policies which helped California save $134 billion in health care costs, and their widespread adoption has contributed to a 25% drop in tobacco-related deaths.

Position Overview

Increasingly, ChangeLab Solutions promotes an “equity first” approach with a focus on structural inequalities – such as racial injustice and economic dislocation – that drive poor health in communities across the nation.  Addressing these complex and tough issues is where ChangeLab Solutions thrives.  Its staff of nearly sixty is highly multi-disciplinary specializing in law, public health, land use planning, housing, transportation, education, parks, economics, government finance and more. Based in Oakland, California, ChangeLab Solutions has an operating budget of nearly $10 million and is led by a national Board of Directors.

Under the leadership of Marice Ashe, ChangeLab Solutions’ Founder and Chief Executive Officer, the organization has contributed major innovations to public health practice and is experiencing a period of tremendous growth and opportunity.  With Marice’s combined skills in public health, law, and policy and her extraordinary relationships across the field, she has built a strong interdisciplinary team that positions ChangeLab Solutions as one of few organizations that can put practical policy tools directly in the hands of advocates and law makers to address the social determinants of health. The organization is now at a pivotal moment, poised to welcome a new CEO who will usher in an exciting new era and build on its success and expertise.

The new CEO will have the opportunity to  advance national leadership that builds the field of law and policy in addressing the social determinants of health and creating equity; leverage existing tools and strategies to address other critical and emerging public health challenges; expand the organization’s funding base; scale ChangeLab Solutions’ work at the federal, state and local level; and strengthen and attend to the design needs of the internal infrastructure to support ongoing excellence through a period of organizational growth.

How To Apply

This search is being conducted with assistance from Katherine Jacobs and Cara Pearsall of the national search firm NPAG. A full position description can be found here: https://nonprofitprofessionals.com/job/cls-ceo.

Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications and your resume (in Word format) should be sent to: cls-ceo@nonprofitprofessionals.com.

The Organization

ABOUT THE EAST BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION:

Founded in 1928, and supported by over 400 local donors, the East Bay Community Foundation (EBCF) mobilizes financial assets and community leadership to transform the lives of people in the East Bay. This means bringing together the financial resources and leadership capabilities of fund holders with those of government, business, private foundations, community and nonprofit service providers in coordinated grantmaking efforts to positively affect social change. EBCF is committed to advancing a Just East Bay; where all members of our community are treated fairly resulting in equitable opportunity and outcomes. In 2017, in partnership with our donors, EBCF granted more than $46 million to local nonprofit organizations and had charitable assets under management of $450 million.

As we engage with the broader community and one another we endeavor to act with Humility; a belief in the importance of Diversity & Inclusion; a willingness to act with Courage, Integrity and Compassion; and a dedication to fostering a Culture of Learning. Our work is rooted in social justice and each day is dedicated to moving closer to our vision of an inclusive, fair, and just East Bay. Driven by a spirit of collaboration, we believe the path forward is paved with innovative, progressive and forward thinking philanthropy. For more information, please visit www.ebcf.org.

Position Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION:

EBCF seeks a collaborative, strategic and mission-driven Vice President of Community Investment and Partnerships (CIP) to lead effective community-centered strategies; stay abreast of community needs and developments; and serve as a connecter between CIP and the Executive Management Team (EMT).

Core Functions – We seek a leader who will…

• Supervise, support and strengthen a knowledgeable and passionate team with strategic impact on EBCF and its community
• Serve as a dynamic liaison between CIP, the EMT and the Program Committee of the Board of Directors, sharing strategic direction and lifting up CIP’s expertise to the EMT and Board
• Sustain and grow effective program strategies to ensure alignment with EBCF’s overall vision and lead efforts to create partnerships and community investment opportunities for EBCF
• Manage EBCF’s discretionary grantmaking and initiatives across service areas while leading the creative use of convenings, co-funding, partnerships, pooled funds and/or other strategies to promote a common grantmaking agenda and advance learning in philanthropy and advocacy
• Build, with CIP and EMT input, a plan to resource and strengthen social justice movements in the East Bay in alignment with EBCF’s strategic direction
• Develop and manage CIP’s annual operating budget
• Work collaboratively with the Development and Donor Services & Administrative Support Teams to articulate the value of partnership with EBCF for prospective donors and ensure grant reporting and compliance requirements are met
• Provide information and analysis to the Board’s Community Engagement Committee to inform grant investment decision making and initiatives led by EBCF
• Develop strategic frameworks for evaluating and reporting on the community impacts of EBCF grants and initiatives and work with grantees on improving overall impact reporting metrics
• Contribute to increasing the visibility of EBCF among local, regional and national funders
• Maintain relationships with private, public, nonprofit, philanthropic and community leaders
• Maintain knowledge of private, public and non-profit investment priorities in the East Bay

Valued Qualities – We seek a leader who…

• Is passionate about the mission of EBCF
• Consistently demonstrates professional excellence, transparency and integrity
• Leads with humility and conducts all aspects of professional and personal engagements with trust, respect, accountability and a sense of humor
• Is personally committed to community service, inclusion and justice
• Has a high level of emotional intelligence and the interpersonal savvy to actively listen as well as build and maintain strong relationships internally and externally
• Is able to self-manage and work independently, but also collaboratively

Professional Skills and Competencies – We seek a leader with…

• A Bachelors degree; Advanced degree and/or extensive work experience is highly desirable
• At least eight (8) years experience in grantmaking and/or creatively leading strategic community initiatives and collaborations with a deep understanding of the role and history of philanthropy and the ability to navigate funder-grantee relationships with humility and respect
• Experience working in coalitions across a range of progressive movements with a diverse set of actors, developing and implementing strategic plans/initiatives engaging multiple perspectives
• Strong management experience and success innovatively developing cohesive teams; growing professional capacities and performance of individuals; and establishing and maintaining collegial and effective relationships with colleagues and grantees of diverse backgrounds
• Leadership in social justice with a lens toward racial equity and power building for low-income communities and communities of color as a means towards policy and systems change
• Demonstrable understanding of the challenges related to racial justice in the U.S. including knowledge of local and statewide organizations working on racial justice and the interplay between public, political and corporate sector institutions as it relates to social justice issues
• The ability to think and work intersectionally, particularly with regard to race, class, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and more
• Experience and relationships in the East Bay
• The ability to handle confidential donor-client information with complete discretion
• Excellent writing, analytical, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills with sensitivity to culturally varied audiences
• An established voice as an expert and contributor to public discourse in the field
• The ability to grow and leverage key relationships in the field to further programmatic goals
• Innovative approaches to programmatic research in broad impactful partnerships
• Knowledge of rules regarding lobbying and advocacy for public charities

How To Apply

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND DEADLINE:

To apply, email a cover letter, resume and list of three references to eastbaycommunityfoundation@walkeraac.com on or before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 22, 2018.

Email applications are required – Use the Subject Line: VP of Community Investment and Partnerships, EBCF. Documents should be Microsoft Word or PDF files (PDF files are preferred). Resume review begins immediately.

The East Bay Community Foundation does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, size, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law and is an employment-at-will company.

The Organization

Founded 18 years ago, Yellow Chair Foundation (YCF) is a Palo Alto- based family foundation that funds local, national and global organizations working in the areas of educational equity, civil rights, climate change solutions, investigative public journalism, maternal health, and women’s rights. Yellow Chair Foundation’s grantmaking and the family’s other philanthropic work have totaled more than $160 million to date. YCF currently funds more than 50 organizations with an annual grantmaking budget of $14 million. The foundation works with Pacific Foundation Services, which brings substantial strategic expertise through a staffing model that enables multiple foundations to each be more efficient and effective.

Position Overview

YCF seeks a Senior Program Officer for Equity in Education to serve as a dynamic, engaged contributor to the overall efforts of the foundation, working to develop and implement new approaches to promote equity in the education sector. The Senior Program Officer’s core responsibilities include developing and implementing strategies and managing the on-the-ground execution of YCF’s education equity work through a variety of programmatic approaches. The Senior Program Officer will also help build metrics and mechanisms for continuous improvement within the program, analyzing and evaluating information and situations to strengthen program strategy and increase impact.

How To Apply

Yellow Chair Foundation has exclusively retained The 360 Group of San Francisco to assist with this search. Please visit http://the360group.us/YCF_SPOEE_PD.pdf to review the complete position description, including detailed application instructions. No calls, please. To be considered, The 360 Group must receive applications no later than 5:00pm Pacific time on June 15th, 2018.

The Organization

The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker Organization which includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service.  Its work is based on the Quaker belief in the worth of every person, and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice.

Position Overview

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Application Deadline: May 14, 2018

For consideration, please attach your cover letter and resume to the online application.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Application Deadline: May 14, 2018

Background

Founded in 1917, the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action. Drawing on continuing spiritual insights and working with people of many backgrounds, AFSC nurtures the seeds of change and respect for human life that transforms social relations and systems.

AFSC is re-energized as it enters its second century of promoting peace and justice around the globe. This, coupled with the increasing demand for our work, the organization is entering a period of re-visioning and renewal. With a new General Secretary, the organization is embarking on a strategic planning process that aligns our work for maximum impact, gives voice to diverse ways of working toward the same goals, and motivates the AFSC community with renewed energy and hope.

The Associate General Secretary for Advancement (AGSA) will play a crucial role in the re-visioning process and provide strategic leadership for the institutional advancement of AFSC. Through the fusion of the development and communications departments, the AGSA will create harmony and shared objectives for the team. The post holder will lead centrally and regionally- based innovative, digital-strong and effective strategies. The organization has loyal donors and recently completed a successful capital campaign. With the AGSA’s leadership, new outreach and fundraising plans to diversify our supporter base and attract new people to join with us as activists, donors, and volunteers will be developed.

Related Organizational Highlights

Development

AFSC successfully concluded the “Courageous Acts” campaign on December 31, 2016 focused primarily on raising endowment dollars. The campaign ended a year ahead of schedule and exceeding the original goal of $35,000,000 to $41,370,808.

Through a major capital investment, AFSC converted from Raiser’s Edge to Salesforce in 2016 to serve as the primary donor management system and core constituent database of record. In addition, it also incorporated EveryAction to serve as AFSC’s primary constituent engagement, donation and advocacy system.

In late 2017 Schultz & Williams completed an assessment of AFSC current Development Program and concluded that AFSC has a high-performing fundraising program that is distinguished by:

• A large and loyal donor base
• A highly competitive “cost per dollar raised” leading to a high “return on investment”
• A commitment to metrics and rigorous analysis
• A dedicated staff across the organization

In addition, the assessment showed room for growth with more potential for grant and major gift income, engaging alumni in support of AFSC, and the need to invest in building up a larger, diverse donor pipeline.

In January 2018, the AFSC Board approved additional capital investments to hire additional key development staff and expand fundraising strategies.

Communications

AFSC’s Communications Department coordinates awareness and constituent engagement plans across the organization. They have built up rapid response, crisis communications, and content marketing strategies that combine video, social media, email, mobile messaging and advocacy, print publications, graphics production, webinars, and face-to-face events to build healthy, lasting relationships with AFSC. In 2017, the award-winning team increased media coverage by 40% year- over-year, coordinated successful centennial and alumni events, and increased online engagement with AFSC by 30%.

In April 2017, AFSC celebrated our 100th anniversary with an activist summit, alumni gathering, academic symposium using AFSC history, and a museum exhibit showing the results of our first century of faithful Quaker service around the world.

Summary of Principal Responsibilities

AFSC seeks a dynamic Associate General Secretary for Advancement to:

• Advance the mission and vision and support organizational priorities by increasing the visibility of AFSC, increasing donors and supporters, and enhancing internal communications;
• Weave together AFSC’s strands of work in collaboration with program units and regional offices so that “the total is greater than the sum of the parts”;
• Build visibility and branding for AFSC to advance public recognition of AFSC relevance;
• Lead the development and communication teams with a goal of raising $30 to $40 million annually;
• Build on strong major donor and planned giving programs, and a strong communications team, work to increase funding from domestic and foreign foundations, governments and individuals, with a focus on sustainable income growth.

The AGSA will have an extensive network in the field of philanthropy and mastery of a broad range of fundraising approaches. In addition, the AGSA will be ready to manage both department’s present multi-million-dollar budgets and 40 staff members located in Philadelphia and several remote locations, inspiring them to work professionally, imaginatively and collaboratively to meet and exceed their goals. The AGSA will be able to develop and lead the strategic planning and growth progressions of the department and will be passionate about raising money to promote AFSC’s mission and programs and should be eager to embrace innovations and experiments in fundraising, online, person-to-person, in the mail, on the phones, and in other formats. The AGSA will serve as a visible spokesperson for AFSC to the donor community and other external constituencies. The AGSA will report to the General Secretary.

The key responsibilities of the Associate General Secretary for Advancement include the following:

1. Work closely to the General Secretary and the Senior Leadership Team to provide key input to the organization’s strategic and operational plans from a development perspective.
2. Develop a comprehensive, strategic and long-term fundraising plan for the AFSC, including annual goals for grants, unrestricted and restricted contributions, planned gifts, bequests and capital funds campaign. Set goals for sustainable income growth through expanding the donor base and increasing revenue. Communicate the plan to the entire organization, evaluating results and updating it
3. Coordinate the work of the Communications Department to build and harmonize digitally-strong communications and marketing plans that support successful fundraising while complimenting program
4. Establish and promote a strong unified advancement vision for both departments. Set a tone for creativity, cooperation, accountability, and professionalism for all who raise money for AFSC. Provide opportunities for continued skills development for all department staff and others in AFSC involved in fundraising.
5. Work closely with the Chief Financial Officer, to strengthen donor stewardship and evaluate investment as well as ensure that partnerships between departments are seamless and in compliance with all regulations and policies.
6. Evaluate the effect of internal and external forces on the organization and its fundraising and recommend short and long-range development initiatives to support the
7. Build strong relationships with senior administrative and program staff, supporting and engaging them in development as needed.
8. Provide training and support to Board members and other volunteers as they fulfill their fundraising responsibilities. Provide staff support to Board Stewardship
9. Provide revenue targets to support the preparation of the annual organizational budget, working closely with all
10. Directly supervise heads within the Development and Communications
11. Monitor fundraising results through clear performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness of fundraising
12. Relate to the top donors. Support the General Secretary and other staff leaders in preparation for donor events and
13. Ensure AFSC compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to
14. Maintain accountability standards to donors and ensure compliance with code of ethical principles and standards of professional conduct for fundraising
15. Interpret the interests and concerns of AFSC donors to the General Secretary, Senior Leadership Team, and others regarding significant issues that might affect fundraising capabilities and donor relations.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a creative, strategic thinker with a proven record of identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors at all levels of giving, cultural backgrounds and ages in order to diversify and increase AFSC’s donor base and leverage local funding opportunities within the diverse AFSC constituencies. The Associate General Secretary for Advancement should have an entrepreneurial spirit, be willing to listen to novel ideas, take risks and effectively collaborate with the AFSC community.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:  Bachelor or Master’s Degree in management or philanthropy-related field desired or equivalent training or experience.

Experience:

1. At least seven years’ experience with demonstrated success in leading fundraising across all revenue streams including foundation, government and individual giving (including planned and major gifts).

Other Required Skills and Abilities:

1. Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies. Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non- violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every
2. Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations, of AFSC in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse
3. Proven success in achieving fundraising goals and a successful track record of cultivating, soliciting and securing major gifts.
4. Demonstrated success in leading, managing and implementing a fundraising strategy that integrates several channels of fundraising including from diverse communities.
5. Demonstrated experience in international fundraising and grant management and
6. Demonstrated leadership, managerial and organizational learning
7. Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor
8. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with people of other cultures, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds.
9. Ability to facilitate consultative decision-making processes and work with volunteer
10. Experience working with and clear commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and
11. Broad knowledge of AFSC approaches to issues and style of work; ability to speak articulately about AFSC
12. Project executive presence and possess superior communication skills to express, orally and in writing, AFSC’s mission, vision, and goals with clarity, passion, and
13. Willing and able to travel both nationally and
14. Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings, consult outside of normal business hours.

Compensation:  Salary Range starts at $155,000–Exempt – Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, accident and salary continuation insurances, defined benefit pension plan, plus fringe benefits; participation in unemployment and worker’s compensation and social security.

The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.

AFSC’s Central Office and some of its offices in the U.S. are unionized workplaces. This position is not represented.

The American Friends Service Committee is a smoke-free workplace.

The Organization

Next City has produced excellent cities-focused journalism for 15 years, giving millions of readers inspiration and ideas connected to the work they’re doing as urban planners, architects, artists, elected officials, entrepreneurs, technologists, community organizers, and academics. In addition to daily journalism, Next City has an established, mission-driven annual event: The Vanguard conference brings together the best and brightest rising urban leaders. Next City also has a diverse and active board committed to supporting the organizational mission.

Next City has produced excellent cities-focused journalism for 15 years, giving millions of readers inspiration and ideas connected to the work they’re doing as urban planners, architects, artists, elected officials, entrepreneurs, technologists, community organizers, and academics. In addition to daily journalism, Next City has an established, mission-driven annual event: The Vanguard conference brings together the best and brightest rising urban leaders. Next City also has a diverse and active board committed to supporting the organizational mission.

Position Overview

Next City is seeking an executive director to lead an experienced team in a sustainable pursuit of journalism and events making an impact in cities across the world.

The executive director manages a team in Next City’s Philadelphia office, and is charged with setting goals and steering the nonprofit with regard to fund development, membership development, events, brand visibility, and media partnerships. The executive director is responsible for developing a cross-platform strategy that leverages journalism to support events and membership growth. This is not an editorial job, but candidates need an understanding of the media landscape in America and its ethics, demands and challenges.

Requirements:

• 10 years in senior management roles that include determining and executing organizational strategy, overseeing multiple reports with varying experience levels
• Experience leading successful fundraising efforts
• Adept at fiscal management and strategy-driven budgeting
• Effective communicator/Comfortable being face and voice of Next City, and advocating for positive change in cities (economic, social, and environmental equity specifically), and motivating Next City followers to be part of that change
• Understanding of challenges that today’s cities are facing and practices for creating inclusive and equitable cities
• Commitment to including equity and diversity in content and narrative development
• Desire to connect with emerging and established urban leaders and thinkers
• Team player and experience with building and supporting teams

Next City’s office is located in Philadelphia, but for the right candidate there’s a possibility of remote work at least part of the time. You’ll have to travel occasionally, domestically and internationally (around 10-15 percent of the time). Next City offers a generous benefits package, including health insurance and paid vacation.

Next City is committed to creating a diverse environment 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 or veteran status.

How To Apply

Please send cover letter/resume to jobs@nextcity.org, and put Executive Director Search in the subject line. In your cover letter, please share: 1) why you believe solutions-oriented journalism makes a difference in cities today; 2) a successful fundraising effort you’ve led; and 3) one way, in your first year on the job, you’d seek to make an impact on cities through Next City’s journalism or events.

The Organization

The Rita Allen Foundation is a venture philanthropy organization that enables early-career biomedical scholars to do pioneering research, seeds innovative approaches to fostering informed civic engagement, and develops knowledge and networks to build the effectiveness of the philanthropic sector. Over recent years we have built new investments, research and coalitions at the intersection of science and society. Our partners include pioneering scientists, emerging startups, renowned national organizations, and many of the largest foundations in the country. We seek to collaboratively support scientific and civic ecosystems where discovery can thrive.

Position Overview

We are seeking a versatile writer and editor to join our entrepreneurial, mission-driven organization. In addition to creating communications that advance our work every day, you will help map content strategies to engage high-priority audiences on emerging areas of exploration. Communications serves a central role throughout our work in advancing shared learning in our networks, celebrating excellence and ingenuity, and building collaborations that help our resources create greater impact.

What You’ll Do
Most Important:

• You will write and curate content to engage the Foundation’s growing network of scientists, social entrepreneurs and philanthropic leaders around stories and ideas of shared interest. Topics covered may include a Rita Allen Foundation Scholar’s pioneering research on the role of telomeres in cancer; new proposals for ways to reduce the influence of misinformation; or cross-sector efforts to strengthen the role of science in civic life.
• You will edit, update and oversee the Rita Allen Foundation’s website, newsletter, annual report and occasional publications, including posting stories and managing freelance writers and designers and our external web development team as needed.
• You will track news from our network and fields, curating and summarizing selections to help keep internal and external audiences abreast of relevant developments and underlying themes.
• You will help expand and strengthen the Foundation’s network, including assisting with communicating to the press and public and serving as a communications contact for many of the organizations we work with.
• You will contribute to researching and synthesizing topics related to the context of our work and potential future partnerships.

Who You Are
Most Important:

• You are a clear and compelling writer, able to tell a good story and address complex topics with crisp prose.
• You have excellent news sense. You can sift through incoming material from a number of networks and pull out what’s important to our constituents.
• You are an ace project manager, able to keep teams on deadline while making adjustments with agility when unexpected new opportunities arise.
• You pay meticulous attention to detail. Typos and inaccuracies don’t slip past you, and you love to smooth an awkward sentence.
• You are able to effectively engage diverse audiences, drawing on excellent overall cultural awareness. In particular, we value awareness of issues and communication styles in scientific and academic communities, journalism, the social sector, and underrepresented and underserved communities.
• You are adept at working in collaboration with a diverse mix of people, advancing projects with enthusiasm for working in partnership with others.
• You are keenly interested in developments in biomedical science, civic engagement, philanthropy, and public engagement with science and evidence. A background that includes training in a scientific field is helpful but not necessary. We value demonstrated skill and potential more than any specific course of education or experience.

Compensation
We offer a highly competitive salary, commensurate with experience, as well as a highly competitive suite of benefits including health, dental and life insurance, a defined-contribution retirement plan, and a generous paid-time-off program. This is a full-time, 35-hour-per-week position based in our office in downtown Princeton, New Jersey. The position reports to Kate Belyi, Communications and Knowledge.

How To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to communications@ritaallen.org and indicate “Communications Position” in the subject line. While we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled, apply by June 1 for priority consideration. We would like to have the selected candidate start in August or early September.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds. The Rita Allen Foundation is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation or expression, gender, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, military status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic as established under law. All individuals are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

The Organization

Greater Rochester Health Foundation

Position Overview

“The mission of the Greater Rochester Health Foundation is to improve the health status of residents of the Greater Rochester community, including people whose unique health care needs have not been met because of race, ethnicity, or income.”

Greater Rochester Health Foundation

President and CEO

Rochester, New York

The Greater Rochester Health Foundation (the Health Foundation), an independent private foundation dedicated to improving the health of the Greater Rochester community, seeks its next president and CEO. Since its inception in 2006, the Health Foundation has invested over $100 million in grants and program costs across hundreds of organizations that are working to improve the health of the community in its nine-county service area. In 2016, the Health Foundation developed an updated, 10-year strategic plan, Healthy Futures: Improving the Health and Well-being of Children 0 – 8, in order to sharpen its focus on expanding its support of efforts to improve children’s health and respond to urgent needs in the community. This new strategy includes three elements: finding what works, building community capacity, and policy and advocacy work to support healthy kids.

The position calls for a knowledgeable and outcomes-oriented leader with proven philanthropic and organizational management ability. This is an outstanding opportunity to provide vision and leadership to a significant regional foundation at a time of profound need for supporting the health and well-being of children and families and the communities that support them. Stature in and broad knowledge of the public health field, in addition to a deep understanding of social determinants of health, systems change, and philanthropy is strongly preferred. Candidates must bring a track record of successfully addressing on-the-ground problems and issues in public health. High integrity, strong external relations and communication skills, proven team leadership and management ability, and deep respect for the organizations and people the Health Foundation supports are also required.

The president reports to a supportive 15-member board of directors and oversees a staff of 14 with a 2017 operating budget of $1.7 million. The Greater Rochester Health Foundation has an endowment of $246 million, and 2017 grant making and program investments were just over $9.4 million. The Health Foundation works to be a good steward of this valued community asset and to engage diverse populations in the fulfillment of its mission.

The Greater Rochester Health Foundation has enlisted the support of Isaacson, Miller in its search process. Applicants are asked to submit a resume and cover letter, addressed to the Health Foundation Search Committee, through the following website: www.imsearch.com/6590. Inquiries and nominations may be made through the same website or by contacting:

Ariannah Mirick, Managing Associate

Allison Burson, Senior Associate

Isaacson, Miller

263 Summer Street

Boston, MA 02210

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The Organization

Controller

The Controller reports to the CFO and is responsible for all aspects of the accounting department, including financial reporting and GAAP compliance, tax reporting, establishing and monitoring internal controls, supervision of general accounting functions, and implementing best practices for nonprofits and community foundations.

The Controller leverages community foundation and nonprofit accounting networks to stay abreast of and educate staff about accounting and regulatory developments impacting The San Francisco Foundation (the Foundation). The Controller will also be the team leader for the selection and implementation of a new fund accounting and general ledger software package, and oversee the integration of the accounting systems with other systems in use at the Foundation.

Position Overview

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversight of Accounting Department:  Establishes, documents and implements internal controls pertaining to all aspects of the accounting and finance department. This includes accounts payable and receivable, gift processing, grants payable, cash and investment flows and reconciliations, tax and regulatory compliance, and accounting for supporting organizations. Also includes ownership of the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting processes and procedures.

·         Staff Supervision and Development: Supervises accounting staff to ensure appropriate understanding of roles and integration of workflow. Sets workloads, assignments, and goals with staff. Develops staff through continuing education and mentoring. Provides feedback and encouragement of staff through performance reviews and goal setting.

• General Accounting:  Ensures that all accounts are appropriately reviewed and reconciled. Reviews general ledger account balances and transactions for validity and appropriateness. Reviews all journal entries and ensures all activity is properly recorded. Ensures proper fund set up and maintenance of fund activity and fund records. Researches current accounting guidance to ensure compliance with GAAP.

• Banking and Investments:  Authorizes investment and cash movements, monitors bank and brokerage activity, submits files to bank for check payments or cancelations, monitors changes to payee vendor records.

·         Annual Audit: Manages audit process and relationship with auditors. Oversees preparation of financial statements, notes, and all supporting documentation for the annual audit. Coordinates handoff of items requested by the auditor for both interim and year end audit. Assist auditors in interfacing with departments to ensure information is provided and any issues are resolved.

• Audit Committee: Staffs the Audit Committee by providing agenda materials and items for action items for approval by the committee. Follows up on committee action items. Ensures appropriate approval for audit and tax work to be performed. Coordinates Audit Committee activities with auditors and the TSFF Board of Trustees. Addresses management letter comment and ensures appropriate follow up.

• Tax Returns: Oversees filing of all tax returns, including Form 990, Form 990-T, 1099s, and California Forms 199, 109, RRF-1, Statements of Information, welfare exemption, property tax return, EDD withholding, and other state tax returns as required. Provides all data needed to for preparation of tax returns by outside CPA firm. Reviews all returns for filings. Ensures all tax payments have been made timely. Researches tax compliance and consults as needed with tax advisors on issues such as donor advised fund compliance, unrelated business income tax, and reporting of transactions with offshore entities.

• Ad hoc Analysis and Support: Contributes finance and accounting expertise and data to support cross-department initiatives and decision-making. Responds to inquiries from other staff or constituents regarding accounting or business processes.  Collaborates with other departments, such as Grants Management and Donor Services to find solutions to operational issues and ensure smooth hand offs. Responds to grantees’ and other non-profits’ questions regarding generally accepted accounting principles for non-profit organizations. Responds to audit confirmation requests for agency funds.

• System Implementation and Maintenance:  As the business owner of the financial accounting system, maintains data integrity, ensures adequate training, oversees quality of the system, and sets system rights for users. The Controller manages the definition of business rules, configuration, and maintenance of accounting system. Administrator of Concur expense reporting system.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related finance degree.  CPA required.

Experience:  5+ years’ experience in accounting/finance as a Controller or comparable level.  Nonprofit experience desirable. Experience in effectively managing and developing professional staff. Experience in leading accounting system implementation is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:  Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) to a diverse group of individuals including the Board of Trustees, Auditors, CPAs, IRS, Investment Managers and Staff.  Knowledge of not-for-profit accounting, tax law, investments and banking, and accounting systems. Works well under pressure and can meet multiple, critical deadlines and goals with a high degree of accuracy.  Takes initiative and solves problems with minimal direction.  Skilled in creating a team-oriented work environment.

The Organization

Founded in 1940, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF) advances social change that contributes to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world. The RBF’s grantmaking is organized around three themes: Democratic Practice, Peacebuilding, and Sustainable Development. Though the Fund pursues its three program interests in a variety of geographic contexts, it has identified several specific locations on which to concentrate cross-programmatic attention. The Fund refers to these as “RBF pivotal places”: subnational areas, nation-states, or cross-border

regions that have special importance with regard to the Fund’s substantive concerns and whose future will have disproportionate significance for the future of a surrounding region, an ecosystem, or the world. The Fund currently works in two pivotal places: China and the Western Balkans. The Charles E. Culpeper Arts & Culture program, focused on New York, nurtures a vibrant and inclusive arts community in the Fund’s home city.

Through its grantmaking, the Fund supports efforts to expand knowledge, clarify values and critical choices, nurture creative expression, and shape public policy. The Fund’s programs are intended to develop leaders, strengthen institutions, engage citizens, build community, and foster partnerships that include government, business, and civil society. Respect for cultural diversity and ecological integrity pervades the Fund’s activities.

About The Pocantico Center

In addition to overseeing the stewardship of the historic buildings, collections and gardens, The Pocantico Center is a venue for conferences and meetings on critical issues related to the mission of the RBF. It also serves as a community resource and offers public access through a visitation program, lectures, and cultural events, as well as support to artists and arts organizations in the greater New York City area. Located 20 miles north of Manhattan in the Pocantico Historic Area, The Pocantico Center is managed by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund as part of its agreement with the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Position Overview

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund seeks a Collections Manager who will be responsible for the stewardship of the collections housed within the various sites at The Pocantico Center. S/he will also oversee the care and maintenance of the fine and decorative arts within Kykuit, its gardens, the Coachbarn, the Playhouse, and assembled buildings. The incumbent will be responsible for developing long-range conservation plans, and implementing administering conservation and restoration projects. S/he will cultivate interpretive and historical exhibitions.

The Collections Manager reports to the Executive Director of The Pocantico Center, supervises the Conservation Technician, Curatorial Assistant, Interns, and Consultants.

Key Responsibilities

Collections Management

·     Evaluate current practices, stay current with professional standards, and develop new practices in collections management. Review collections management plan, revise and set new policies, as necessary.

·     Oversee inventory, insurance records, photograph collections, and matters related to public visitation.

·     Manage collection-related budget in consultation with the Executive Director, Pocantico Center.

·     Train and supervise part-time staff in clerical work, collection care, and other related duties.

Conservation Management

·     Work with Conservation Technician to assess and monitor the condition of collections, including the fine and decorative arts in the main house and galleries, the sculpture in the gardens, the Playhouse, and the Coachbarn collections.

·     Partner with Conservation Technician to develop and oversee conservation projects of various aspects of the collection.

·     Maintain knowledge of current trends, professional practices, developments and controversies in the field of conservation as they relate to various aspects of the collections, in order to work with the Conservation Technician to evaluate proposals and monitor conservation projects.

Curatorial Management

·     Establish and maintain a network of colleagues at institutions with related collections for exchange of historical and practical knowledge.

·     Research and create exhibits at Pocantico and the NYC offices, and write brochures and labels for the collections.

·     Review, and develop as needed, texts surrounding artwork and objects.

·     Explore developing a web-presence for the collections.

Curatorial Activities

·     Conduct special tours, as necessary.

·     Organize program of Learning Opportunities for the public, drawing on the expertise of in- house staff and visiting scholars; manage and develop staff.

·     Respond to collection-related inquiries, surveys, etc. from the National Trust, and others.

·     Work collaboratively with Historic Hudson Valley in the operation of the tour program.

The incumbent will perform all other duties assigned by the Executive Director, Pocantico Center.

Qualifications

·    Knowledge of collections management, care, documentation, and classifications.

·    Knowledge in the history of fine and decorative arts related to the collections (sculpture and painting of the twentieth century, Chinese ceramics from the Han to the Qing dynasties, furnishings of the 18th to the 20th century, Beaux-Arts gardens and architecture).

·    Experience in monitoring, administering and assessing conservation projects.

·    Long-range planning skills.

·    Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

·    Ability to understand and apply information technology to efficiently accomplish work.

Additionally, each employee is expected to:

·    Understand and support the philanthropic mission of the RBF.

·    Respect and value those who partner with or request assistance from the RBF.

·    Manage the resources of the RBF in a manner that maximizes the funds available for charitable activity.

·    Appreciate the value of diversity initiatives and equal opportunity in all work relationships.

·    Respect the contribution of each employee of the RBF and support colleagues in fulfilling their individual responsibilities.

·    Appreciate differences in perspectives and point of view and work collaboratively with colleagues toward shared goals and objectives.

·    Commit time to RBF activities and conversations that strengthen the Fund’s culture and improve its effectiveness.

Education & Experience

·     Bachelor’s degree in art history or museum studies with five years’ experience with the collections of an historic house. Alternatively, advanced degree in a related field, with three years of required experience.

How To Apply

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund is an equal opportunity employer and invites applications from candidates regardless of race, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or religion. We offer a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, a generous benefits package, and a pleasant work environment.

To apply, please send a letter explaining your interest in the position and qualifications along with a resume to recruiting@rbf.org. Include ‘Collections Manager’ on the subject line of your email. No telephone or fax inquiries please. Application deadline is May 11, 2018.

Rockefeller Brothers Fund

Attn: Human Resources – Collections Manager

475 Riverside Drive, Suite 900

New York, NY 10115

For additional information please visit our website at www.rbf.org.

The Organization

The Kresge Foundation is one of the top 20 private foundations in the United States and is metro Detroit’s largest foundation. With a $3.6 billion endowment and a staff of nearly 100 employees, we work 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 community development in Detroit. The foundation’s state-of-the-art headquarters maintains an array of energy-efficient, water-conserving and health-promoting systems. The foundation also operates an office in Detroit’s Midtown district.

Position Overview
Key Responsibilities

The Director of Talent and Organizational Development is responsible for developing, implementing and managing talent and organizational development initiatives that support the The Kresge Foundation’s vision for Talent and Human Resources. The Director will work with the Chief Talent Officer and the Talent and Human Resources team to develop strategies, programs, processes and policies that build out, support, and advance the vision. The Director will create and maintain an environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion.

Specific responsibilities include:

Talent Management
• Develop and execute the talent strategy, drive the implementation, and build the talent management practice.
• Define required talent needs, skills and competencies and anticipate future requirements to ensure the workforce has the skills to address current and future business needs.
• Support continuous assessment of the foundation’s talent, identify gaps with talent needs, and develop and implement strategies to address the gaps.
• Define and manage processes for internal talent movement and succession planning.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the performance management and annual objective setting processes, tools and systems.
• Build organizational capacity in talent management by training managers to effectively coach and manage people.

Organizational Development
• Provide ongoing leadership and support to change management activities.
• Manage across multiple dimensions of organizational development that enhance effectiveness, including strengthening teams, leaders, and culture.

Talent Engagement
• Assess employee engagement and create processes and initiatives to continuously improve engagement.
• Develop and implement employee engagement strategies, leveraging employee feedback, as well as industry best practices.

Talent Attraction and Acquisition
• Develop and execute cohesive recruiting strategy that meets the unique needs of each of the Foundation’s teams and attracts and hires diverse, top talent.
• Manage the end to end sourcing, selection, and onboarding process.
• Develop and project a clear and compelling Foundation employment “brand” to candidates.
• Design, develop, and execute talent attraction and acquisition solutions that continuously improve the process and create competitive advantages for the Foundation.
• Determine when staffing firms are required; lead the selection and negotiation of contracts with staffing firms.

Learning and Development
• Develop and execute learning and development strategies aligned with the Foundation’s needs.
• Design, implement and continuously improve learning and development approach, processes, tools, and systems.
• Design and oversee the implementation of individual employee career development plans.
• Create and ensure the effective implementation of an onboarding program.
• Facilitate internal learning where appropriate.
• Lead the selection and management of training providers when external partnerships are required.
• Develop knowledge sharing processes and programs that encourage learning and collaboration.

Professional Experience/Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in talent and organizational development. The successful candidate would ideally have experience with multiple sectors including corporate or consulting. She/he should have a proven track record of partnering with clients/business partners and leading complex, high-risk, challenging initiatives.
The successful candidate will need to be energized by tough challenges, be forward thinking and creative, attentive to details, credible and driven to producing work of the highest caliber. She/he will need to be a strategic planner who is well-organized and self-directed with adaptive skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and ability to deliver results.
The incumbent will need to be an intelligent and collaborative individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization, possesses excellent communication skills and be comfortable navigating organizational dynamics. This individual will have had responsibility for developing and driving organizational change and creating the programs and processes necessary to implement that change.

Additional requirements:

• Progressive experience in the design of talent and organizational development strategies, programs, and policies that align with the Foundation’s strategy.
• Possesses the maturity, experience, energy and resilience to be a partner who can tackle multiple priorities and lead change.
• Strategic decision maker.
• Ability to organize complex information and communicate it in clear and succinct ways both verbally and in writing.
• Leads and influences through collaboration and teamwork.
• Can effectively work with all levels of the organization.
• Motivates and focuses teams that report both directly and indirectly to her/him.
• Has a growth mindset and exhibits strong emotional intelligence.
• Can handle day-to-day problem solving in a logical, effective way.
• Strong project management skills and ability to deliver on complex initiatives.
• Needs to maintain confidentiality and discretion. Trustworthy.
• Excellent judgment skills. Knows when it is appropriate to deviate from guidelines and when it is not.
• Experience across multiple sectors preferred.
• Commitment to equity and diversity in the workplace.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications and HR technology (HRIS).

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required and master’s degree or particulary an MBA is preferred.

How To Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume to:

Camille Jackson, Senior Recruiter
Camille.Jackson@kornferry.com

The Organization

The Kresge Foundation is one of the top 20 private foundations in the United States and is metro Detroit’s largest foundation. With a $3.6 billion endowment and a staff of nearly 100 employees, we work 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 community development in Detroit. The foundation’s state-of-the-art headquarters maintains an array of energy-efficient, water-conserving and health-promoting systems. The foundation also operates an office in Detroit’s Midtown district.

About the Detroit Program

We place our highest priority on neighborhood-based, resident-led organizations, seeking to join with them in strategies for tomorrow’s transformations. It is imperative that the city’s resurgence be broadly inclusive of neighborhoods and their residents, the city’s heart and soul.

We do so by investing our resources in these areas:

·         Early Childhood Development

Along with our partners, we are reimagining the city’s neighborhoods by putting the essential building blocks in place that will support the healthy development of young children and prepare them for educational success.

·         Robust Arts & Culture in the city and region

We support metro Detroit arts and culture at multiple levels, from operating support to organizations of various sizes, to support for neighborhood-based efforts and projects in the city of Detroit, to unrestricted financial support for individual creators. We actively promote the power of arts and culture to enhance identity, connectedness and opportunity.

·         Community Development/Neighborhood Development

We support an array of activities and investments that make transformative changes to improve the conditions and prospects of residents. We particularly seek to bolster – through project and operating support – a range of community development organizations best positioned to involve the voice of residents in neighborhood-level change.

·         Civic Capacity

We aim to build the beliefs, knowledge and skills necessary for residents, their nonprofit organizations and representative government bodies to work together to enhance the collective ability of Detroiters to self-direct their future. This includes support for citywide organization networks and intermediaries, the development of resident leaders and the elevation of community voice.

·         Layered Support

Combining the right resources at the right time in the right place has proven catalytic possibilities when there is a strong neighborhood steward organization with deep connections to residents. Stewards are key in connecting these layered resources to amplify the strengths and enhance the unique character of the neighborhood. Today we seek to extend and adapt these lessons in Live6 (Livernois-McNichols), in Eastern Market, in Jefferson Chalmers and in the New Center and North End.

We deploy multiple forms of capital – grants, loans, deposits, equity and guarantees – to advance our goals.  Further information about the Detroit Program’s work can be found on Kresge’s website.

Position Overview

About the position

The Fellow will support the Detroit Program in advancing its goal to promote and expand long-term, equitable opportunity in Kresge’s hometown for its residents. The fellow will gain experience and insight into institutional philanthropy, policy and advocacy, community development and strategies to incorporate equity firmly into a place-based philanthropic strategy. This position provides a valuable career development opportunity for an emerging professional as well as added capacity to the Detroit Program to fulfil its ambitious goals.

The fellowship is a two-year appointment and is open to those who have completed a minimum of bachelor’s level training and at least two years of relevant experience.

Primary responsibilities

·         Leading a body of work during the term of the fellowship on a topic to be determined jointly by the fellow and the Detroit team.

·         Providing project management support and contributing to the coordination and execution of team programmatic processes and projects, including strategy development, grantmaking initiatives, learning and evaluation, tracking of strategic goals and objectives, etc.

·         Conducting research to support Detroit team strategy and initiative development.

·         Synthesizing reports from grantees to identify key lessons that should be highlighted, shared and applied to our strategies.

·         Analyzing data from various sources to identify patterns, trends and insights to inform our strategies.

·         Preparing key materials for Kresge presentations and meetings, supported by relevant research.

·         Developing clear, concise written communications (including memos and briefs) for a range of audiences.

·         Assisting in the team’s review of grant requests and management of its portfolio of grants.

·         Interface and work in partnership with communications and social investments colleagues that support the Detroit team.

Qualifications

·         Minimum of bachelor’s degree equivalent.

·         Minimum of two years of experience on relevant programmatic issues.

·         Strong project-management skills that includes end-to-end project initiation, planning, development, and execution. An ability to operationalize team strategies.

·         Experience in synthesizing large amounts of information.

·         Experience with data analysis, visualization and presentation. Familiarity and experience using PowerPoint and Excel.

·         Ability to collaborate effectively with a range of partners internally and externally, from other Kresge program teams to Detroit community members to partner organization executives.

·         A learning orientation that enables one to recognize patterns, identify key lessons and develop creative solutions.

·         A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

·         Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.

How To Apply

To apply, please send the following to careers@kresge.org:

·         Resume or curriculum vitae

·         Cover letter / essay describing:

o   How your skills and experience would contribute to the success of the Detroit team.

o   What you find compelling about this opportunity.

o   How this fellowship would advance your career development plans.

·         Two letters of recommendation

The deadline for application submission is June 18, 2018.  We aim to have our fellow on board by Fall 2018.

Kresge is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The Organization

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and The Leadership Conference Education Fund seek an experienced, skilled, and innovative Vice President of Development to advance the Development Department in growing and sustaining current and future fundraising activities to support our missions.

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a 501(c)(4) organization, is the premier coalition of more than 200 organizations which promotes and protects civil and human rights in the America. The Leadership Conference has coordinated national lobbying efforts on behalf of every major civil rights law since 1957. The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization, builds public will for federal policies that promote and protect civil and human rights in the US. Founded in 1969 as the education and research arm of The Leadership Conference, the Education Fund’s campaigns and programs empower advocates to push for progressive change in the US. The Leadership Conference and The Education Fund have a combined budget of $15.5M for FY18 and are each governed by a board of directors.

There are no organizations in the country better positioned to lead the fight for civil rights today. The Leadership Conference and The Education Fund develop and execute coordinated campaigns and programs to further democracy, justice, and opportunity for all. Under the new leadership of influential civil rights lawyer Vanita Gupta, it is reinvigorating its work to meet broad attacks on basic American democratic institutions and lay the groundwork for affirmative civil rights goals.

Position Overview

The Leadership Conference and The Education Fund seek a Vice President of Development to be a thought-partner in this effort and an integral member of the senior management team. Reporting to the Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer as well as the President & CEO, the Vice President of Development will bring a blend of strategic and operational leadership that promotes new levels of engagement for current and prospective donors and advances a culture of philanthropy across The Leadership Conference and The Education Fund. This position is directly responsible for individual giving, major gifts, institutional giving, corporate sponsorships, special events, and development operations, supervising two directors and an overall development team of about six individuals.

Ideal candidates for this position will have the following qualifications:

• Passion for the organizations’ mission, history, and ambitions.
• At least 8 years of experience in leadership roles in comprehensive development programs; at least 3 years with significant supervisory and budgeting responsibilities.
• Experience leading fundraising for advocacy programs or for C3 and C4 organizations.
• Experience working successfully with the most senior leaders and stakeholders in an organization and serving as an effective strategist and relationship-building partner.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, direction, and management oversight that catalyzes elevated levels of performance across an organization.
• Hands-on experience in securing 6- and 7-figure gifts; experience engaging high-profile donors in a major metropolitan area is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree and CFRE is preferred.

The Organization

Wallace Global Fund (“WGF” or “the Fund”) is a progressive foundation dedicated to promoting an informed and engaged citizenry, fighting injustice, and protecting the diversity of nature and the natural systems upon which all life depends. WGF is inspired by the progressive vision of Henry A. Wallace, who served as the 33rd Vice President of the United States under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Henry A. Wallace championed what he called the “common man” in the struggle against moneyed elites for control of government and the planet’s precious resources. The Fund carries forward Henry A. Wallace’s commitment and courage by promoting and funding fearless and strategic activism and advocacy for public policies that empower and protect the “common man” and restrict the power of corporate interests to distort and divert public resources away from the common good.

Position Overview

WGF seeks a visionary, dynamic professional to serve as its Senior Program Officer, Environment. The role reports to the Executive Director and works closely with WGF’s full team to further the Fund’s strategic priorities in an integrated fashion. The Senior Program Officer manages, implements and evaluates all aspects of the Environment program, including preparing and managing the program’s annual strategic workplans, grantmaking and administrative budgets.

How To Apply

Wallace Global Fund has exclusively retained The 360 Group of San Francisco to assist with this search. Please visit http://the360group.us/WGF_SPOE_PD.pdf to review the complete position description, including detailed application instructions. No calls, please. To be considered, The 360 Group must receive applications no later than 5:00pm Pacific time on June 7th, 2018.

The Organization

Wallace Global Fund (“WGF” or “the Fund”) is a progressive foundation dedicated to promoting an informed and engaged citizenry, fighting injustice, and protecting the diversity of nature and the natural systems upon which all life depends. WGF is inspired by the progressive vision of Henry A. Wallace, who served as the 33rd Vice President of the United States under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Henry A. Wallace championed what he called the “common man” in the struggle against moneyed elites for control of government and the planet’s precious resources. The Fund carries forward Henry A. Wallace’s commitment and courage by promoting and funding fearless and strategic activism and advocacy for public policies that empower and protect the “common man” and restrict the power of corporate interests to distort and divert public resources away from the common good.

Position Overview

WGF seeks a visionary, dynamic professional to serve in the newly created position of Director of Communications. The Director of Communications will join an energetic and collaborative team and serve as an internal thought leader and expert on the Fund’s communications practices. The overriding objective of the communications function is to generate widespread awareness, endorsement, engagement and support for WGF’s approach to issues, its programs and the Fund’s outstanding partners around the globe.

How To Apply

Wallace Global Fund has exclusively retained The 360 Group of San Francisco to assist with this search. Please visit http://the360group.us/WGF_DOC_PD.pdf to review the complete position description, including detailed application instructions. No calls, please. To be considered, The 360 Group must receive applications no later than 5:00pm Pacific time on June 7th, 2018.

The Organization

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund is a private grantmaking foundation dedicated to advancing the realization of human rights and social and economic justice for all people. Wellspring has offices in New York, NY, and Washington, DC.

Wellspring’s work is rooted in respect for the dignity and worth of every human being and is informed by the following beliefs:

• Social institutions and structures should promote the full realization of human rights and human potential, and should be accountable to these ends.
• The rights of all people are advanced when the rights of the most marginalized and vulnerable peoples are protected.
• Social justice movements should employ means that are consistent with their ideals, and should give agency to the people whose interests they seek to advance.
• As responsible stewards, we must strive to maximize the impact of our charitable investments.

As a private foundation, Wellspring’s key functions are to conduct research and education tailored to our mission; manage a grantmaking portfolio of various programs, administer grants and monitoring grantee performance; and work to promote the effectiveness of programs that receive donor funding.

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund hires, promotes and retains employees based on their professional qualifications, demonstrated abilities and work performance, as well as on the degree to which these qualities are required in the employment positions made available by the Foundation’s service needs and business requirements. Wellspring welcomes candidates with diverse experience backgrounds and strongly encourages people of color and persons with disabilities to apply.

All personnel decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, discipline and discharge, are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, domestic partner status, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (each a “protected characteristic”). This policy also bans discriminatory harassment. Qualified candidates for employment having records of arrest or criminal conviction will be considered.

Position Overview

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund is seeking a program officer to manage its country programs. The program officer will have the opportunity to oversee grants supporting local civil society in East Africa and interact with a dynamic staff working in the fields of international human rights and social justice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In close partnership with locally-based consultants, responsible for a grantmaking portfolio and budget supporting local human rights and social justice NGOs in East Africa. Assess and implement opportunities to decentralize and increase local ownership of the grantmaking program in East Africa.
• For grants in which staff is directly responsible, conduct comprehensive due diligence, including: monitoring and evaluating grantee performance; recommending new, renewal, and final grants; and ensuring grantees satisfactorily complete applications and reports.
• Manage relationships and maintain regular and responsive communications with all relevant partners. Prepare written summaries and evaluations of grant proposals; track spending; enter all information in grants database; prepare and manage consultant contracts.
• Support the development of external reviews and strategic plans for the program; create presentations and written reports for internal learning.
• Support Wellspring’s expansion to other geographic areas of interest in the developing world as requested.
• Act as point person for international program coordination and planning in East Africa and other geographies as relevant. Support collaboration with international programs on areas of common interest.
• Stay abreast of new developments and trends, and provide analysis and synthesize implications for Wellspring.
• Advance program goals through external outreach to relevant stakeholders and funder colleagues.
• Assist consultants and partners with organizing and executing international travel, including periodic travel to the U.S.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

•  Minimum of 7 years of programmatic experience in international human rights and social justice or related field.
• Experience living in sub-Saharan Africa and/or working with locally-based civil society organizations in Africa strongly preferred. Experience in East Africa and/or other developing country contexts a plus.
• Grantmaking experience; experience with issues of closing civic space, human rights defenders, and/or organizational capacity building preferred.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to handle a variety of programmatic and administrative tasks independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent research, writing, editing, and communications skills.
• Foreign language skills, including Spanish, a plus.
• Initiative, resourcefulness, flexibility, and strong cross-cultural skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with complete discretion.
• Relevant graduate degree or commensurate experience.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary range: $110,000 – $120,000 based on experience. Wellspring offers a very generous benefits package including payment of 100% of the health insurance premiums for employees (and 80% of the premiums for spouses, domestic partners and qualified family members). Wellspring also offers other benefits including life insurance, long‐term disability protection, a group 401(k) retirement plan (with an employer match), support for continuing education, and is committed to providing transgender‐inclusive healthcare.

How To Apply

For employment consideration, please submit application to jobs@wpfund.org. Subject Line: “[Your name]— Country Programs PO.” All applications must include:

• a resumé;
• a thoughtful cover letter, including how you became aware of this opportunity (i.e. job portal, referral, etc.) and salary requirements (must specify actual amount and range); and
• one writing sample (no less than 3 and no more than 5 pages, attached in PDF format).

No phone calls pleases.

NOTE: At this time our preference is that applicants have work authorization to work in the United States. If you need sponsorship, please let us know in your cover letter.

The application deadline is May 10th, 2018.