Hybrid: Remote and Morristown, NJ

Learning and Capacity Building Manager, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation

The Organization

About Us

The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation is an organization in transformation. Six years ago, we set a course to achieve our vision of a more equitable New Jersey. Given the devastating events of the last three years, we have accelerated this commitment and further refined our vision and strategic direction to center racial equity and justice, where people of all races and communities have equitable access to opportunities and can thrive and achieve their full potential. We have a long history of resourcing efforts to promote the well-being of people across New Jersey. In our grantmaking, we prioritize networks, movements, organizations, and leaders closest to the harms of and solutions to inequity and injustice, focusing on those historically excluded from investment and opportunity. In doing so, we are moving critical resources to changemakers, communities, and movements in ways that enable them to accelerate, deepen, and advance their work on their own terms.

Our board and staff are energized by our new resourcing strategies that address the root causes–and repair–of structural racism and inequity in New Jersey and that center communities of color.

  • In 2021, we launched the first round of Imagine a New Way grants to organizations advocating for just systems and tackling barriers to equity in New Jersey.
  • In January 2022, we introduced our inaugural Momentum Fund cohort—ten organizations selected by a panel of community leaders employing diverse strategies to address root causes of structural racism across the state.
  • In January 2023, we launched new Program Priorities that will guide the majority of our funding decisions going forward.

This is a critical “build and implement” moment at the Foundation as we work to transform our grantmaking, partnerships, and internal operations to center racial equity and justice. As such, we seek entrepreneurial team members who are excited about opportunities to create and energized by working in deeply collaborative ways, actively learning, building new relationships, and leveraging and amplifying community expertise and solutions.

For more information on Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, please visit our website. The Strategic Direction and President’s Messages include additional details about our transformation.

Position Overview

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Vice President of People, Culture & Equity, the Learning & Capacity Building Manager (Manager) plays a critical external and internal learning role at the Foundation.  This experienced program/project manager shapes, manages and evaluates critical Foundation capacity-building initiatives and is responsible for planning and coordinating the execution of learning events and convenings.

The Learning & Capacity Building Manager has a broad view of trends and resources in the non-profit organizational development/capacity-building space and has a keen interest in supporting the development of social justice leaders and organizations. The Manager is a natural connector and proactively identifies, develops, and manages relationships with grantee and funding partners and local, regional, and national capacity-building organizations. A successful Manager will have a keen ability to both envision and operationalize capacity building partnerships, initiatives, and grants that support and extend the effectiveness and impact of the Foundation’s grantee partners in the communities they serve. The Manager engages in research, network building, and issues exploration and fosters relationships and resource sharing across partner organizations.

Internally, the Learning &Capacity Building Manager position works collaboratively with Program team members to help understand, analyze, and develop solutions to support and grantee partner capacity-building needs.  They will also contribute to maintaining an efficient, smooth running grants process. The Manager will also support the design and execution of internal Foundation learning, capacity, and culture-building activities.

Essential Responsibilities

The specific duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following areas.

Capacity Building Program Development & Management:

These responsibilities will take up the majority of Manager’s time.

  • In collaboration with colleagues and partners, develops non-profit capacity-building strategies and initiatives.
  • Plans, curates, and project manages cohort and group learning programs and initiatives geared toward capacity building, peer learning, and community building.
  • Acts as primary project manager for the current Momentum Fund Initiative
  • Manages capacity-building referrals and regularly curates and promotes information about external learning events, opportunities, and resources with grantee partners
  • In collaboration with the Program Team, capture and analyze grantee capacity-building needs and develop and share insights and recommendations on how Foundation resources can best support organizational and leadership development.

Network and Relationship Building:

Active network and relationship building will require roughly a fifth of Manager’s time.

  • Actively initiates and participates in research, learning, and networking within local and national philanthropic, capacity building, and social justice spaces to contribute to and keep abreast of best practices and to help inform the Foundation’s strategies and investments.
  • Seek out and identify new opportunities, relationships, partnerships, and collaborations that can support and extend the Foundation’s grantee learning/capacity-building initiatives.
  • Manage ongoing relationships, partnerships, and information sharing with key sector capacity-building providers.
  • Identify, curate, share, and connect capacity-building resources, opportunities, and referrals with Dodge grantee partners.
  • Establish relationships of mutual trust with grantee partners to support and enable the Foundation’s understanding of sector capacity-building needs and priorities.

Grant Operations

Grant Operations will require roughly a fifth of Manager’s time.

  • In collaboration with the Program Team, manage and administer a small portfolio of capacity-building grants for existing Dodge grantees according to Foundation policies, procedures, and timelines.
  • Effectively manage Foundation’s capacity-building budget and resources through careful attention to detail and thoughtful analysis.
  • Act as a super user of the Grants Management System (Salesforce) to ensure all grantee information and grants processes and data management are effectively captured and managed

Learning and Capacity Building Coordination and Support

Learning and Capacity Building Coordination will require roughly a fifth of Manager’s time.

  • Plans and coordinates logistics for Foundation meetings and events (meetings, webinars, convenings)
  • Acts as a technical program facilitator for virtual meetings and events • Collaborates and supports planning and execution of internal learning and culturebuilding activities that help the Foundation team continuously deepen the knowledge, skills, and culture needed to be an effective racial justice funder Key Qualifications
  • A minimum of 5-7 years of related professional experience
  • Recent virtual and in-person event planning and coordination experience a plus   Competencies
  • Mission Oriented: Demonstrates a passion for the Foundation’s mission and a commitment to advancing racial equity and justice in New Jersey.
  • Strategic and Entrepreneurial Mindset: Self-motivated and able to analyze, research, synthesize, take initiative, and execute strategies with a high degree of agility and independence.
  • Relationship Builder and Connector: Experience in building and maintaining strong, collegial, and collaborative relationships with diverse constituencies and an ability to make and anticipate mutually beneficial connections between people and resources.
  • Strategic Communicator: confident verbal communicator and able to develop wellcrafted and customized written communications that are clear, effective, and empathetic across various audiences.
  • Continuous Learner: Routinely engages in professional learning, growth, and activities that demonstrate a curiosity education to commonly held values and behaviors (i.e., commitment beyond self, openness and honesty, integrity, etc.)
  • Technically Skilled: Able to plan and project manage complex meetings and events, manage virtual collaboration using advanced features of Zoom or other digital tools, and demonstrate proficiency in common office tools like Microsoft Office Suite,
  • Other: Available and willing to travel throughout the state of NJ as needed for meetings and convenings

Compensation & Benefits

The starting salary range for the Learning and Capacity Building Manager position is $70,000 – $95,000, commensurate with experience.

The Foundation also offers a full and competitive benefits package that includes full medical and dental insurance, generous retirement contributions, paid medical and parental leave programs, professional development, cell phone reimbursement, and 20 days of vacation for full-time employees.

How To Apply

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@grdodge.org. Your cover letter should outline your interest in the role and how you feel your experience is a match.  We will accept applications on a rolling basis until filled.

The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We employ qualified people without regard to race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; ancestry; disability; sexual orientation; pregnancy or breastfeeding; veteran or military status; marital status; civil union or domestic partnership status; arrest record; citizenship; credit history; genetic information; gender identity or expression; status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking; or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law.

Washington, DC

Program Director, Grantmakers In Health

The Organization

GIH is a nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to helping foundations and corporate giving programs improve the health of all people. Our mission is to foster communication and collaboration among grant-makers and others, and to help strengthen the grantmaking community’s knowledge, skills, and effectiveness.

Position Overview

If you are:

  • Passionate about making a difference on issues related to health equity, health policy, community empowerment, and public health
  • A great communicator, able to synthesize information and distill key trends, challenges, and implications, both in writing and verbally
  • A natural connector, good at networking, making meaningful connections, bringing people together, and spreading ideas far and wide
  • Excited about leveraging philanthropy to be a powerful force for change

We have the perfect opportunity for you!

Grantmakers In Health (GIH) is looking for a dynamic professional who enjoys delving into pressing health issues and designing programs that help the staff and trustees of foundations and corporate giving programs advance their missions.

We are looking for someone with:

  • Substantive expertise in health equity, health policy, community engagement, and/or public health
  • Experience developing programs in a nonprofit, government agency, or foundation environment
  • Experience in policy research, data analysis, and advocacy at the state or federal level
  • Experience in offering strategic guidance, building partnerships, and forming networks
  • Excellent verbal and written communications and facilitation skills
  • A graduate degree and at least three years of work experience in a health-related field (or a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of work experience in a health-related field)

What a Program Director does:

A normal day at GIH will find you exploring health trends and promising approaches to address critical issues, conducting health policy research and data analysis; planning meetings, and webinars; fielding surveys; writing articles and reports; and managing networks and learning communities. You will also be giving foundation staff strategic advice, creating tools foundation staff can use to connect to each other, giving presentations about philanthropy, and forging partnerships with other organizations.

What we offer:

  • A competitive salary of $75,000 – $95,000, based on experience.
  • Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave at the beginning of each year to encourage work life balance and a generous benefits package.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance along with voluntary life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
  • The option to participate in our Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts, SmartBenefits program, and to purchase supplemental insurance such as accident or hospital insurance through Aflac.
  • Eligibility to participate in our retirement plan upon hire, including a matching contribution and, after one year of employment, a generous discretionary contribution.

 

To Apply:

To indicate your interest in this position, please submit the following information to GIH (please include your last name in all filenames when uploading materials. You should use this format: CommSpec.LastName.CoverLtr.Resume):

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Salary requirement
  • At least two supervisory references and one professional colleague reference (including name, title, organization, phone number, and email)

**Please include your last name in all filenames when uploading materials, using this format:

Program Director.LastName.Cover Letter.

Fully Remote

Program and Events Specialist, PEAK Grantmaking

The Organization

PEAK Grantmaking is a vibrant, member-led community of more than 7,000 professionals who specialize in grants management for funding organizations. We elevate the expertise of grants management professionals and foster their collaboration to strengthen the practice of grantmaking. We enable philanthropy to achieve its full potential to fuel change for good. We are the only organization dedicated solely to advancing the “how” of grantmaking.
PEAK improves how grants get made by building experts in grants management and equipping them with the most effective practices to implement in their grantmaking organizations. When grantmaking practices are at their “peak,” more resources are focused on mission over administration for both grantmakers and grantseekers, leading to greater impact for the causes and communities served.
PEAK’s Programs Team works to advance the Principles for Peak Grantmaking and ensure that the organization’s programming and resources encourage funders to adopt improved grantmaking practices and advocate for sector transformation. The Programs Team assures the strategy and execution of the organization’s events and sector convenings to elevate effective, efficient, and equitable philanthropic practices.

Position Overview

The Programs and Events Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring that PEAK’s mission and values of transforming philanthropy in operationalizing equity-centered, values-driven grantmaking practices are clearly expressed to our audiences, stakeholders, and community members. As PEAK’s online member community grows, the Programs and Events Specialist supports the management and expansion of PEAK’s menu of programming, content, and events. The Programs and Events Specialist supports the planning and execution of several events throughout the year that will nurture an emergent learning network among PEAK members, including the PEAK annual convening, chapter events, and other external engagements. The Programs and Events Specialist collaborates with staff across the organization to effectively build and maintain educational resources that meet member needs and deliver inspiring thought leadership through PEAK’s programs and events.
The Programs and Events Specialist reports to the Programs and Knowledge Director.
Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority

Key duties and responsibilities:
Community Engagement and Knowledge-Sharing
● Partner with the Programs and Knowledge Manager to support the PEAK member online discussion forum and curate trends and gather qualitative data, resources, and samples from discussions for sense-making and sharing with the broader membership
● Highlight and share conversations that demonstrate peer-to-peer sharing and problemsolving
● Utilize community data to support member engagement efforts and educational content
development

Content Development
● In collaboration with members of the Programs Team, support the design of publicfacing
workshops and webinars to support the adoption of Principles for Peak
Grantmaking
● Provide support for emergent learning through listening, surveying, and researching the
current and changing state of grants management practices in the field
● Provide logistical support for volunteer advisory committees, volunteers, speakers, and
consultants tasked with assisting in the development of educational content
● Manage the content creation and design process of essential publications for PEAK
including the annual Salary Survey and accompanying report and updates to the
Principles for Peak Grantmaking

Annual Convening and Event Planning
● Partner with members of the Programs Team to plan and execute PEAK’s annual
convening, which will have more than 1,000 attendees and include more than 50
sessions, multiple keynotes, pre- and post-conference workshops, exhibitors, and
networking activities
● Support the Convening and Events Manager in managing all aspects of event
coordination and management for the annual convening
● Assist with the recruitment and coordination of event volunteers, speakers, and subject
matter experts
● Support the coordination of convening and event logistics, including managing
contractors and vendors, organizing lodging and travel details, organizing audiovisual
and other communications needs, proactively managing postage and shipping needs,
and overseeing event setup and takedown
● Collaborate with the Convening and Events Manager to develop and adhere to event
plans, timelines, and budgets
● Partner with the Communications Team to develop promotional and supplemental
materials for events and conferences
● Collaborate with the Membership & Community Engagement Team to understand
member needs and deliver member value at all events and conferences
● Support with the planning and development of webinars and workshops that support PEAK’s educational offerings and partnership strategies
Programs Planning and Execution
● Approach work assignments with an equity lens, and work to build personal knowledge and experience in this area
● Promote organizational innovation and change by facilitating discussion and collaboration amongst team members
● Collaborate regularly with internal teams to develop, manage, and promote content and engage with members
● Ensure that program deliverables are on time, within budget, and of the highest quality
● Provide management support for ongoing projects, including project setup, organization, and tracking
Requirements and Qualifications
● A minimum of 5 years proven experience within philanthropy, grantmaking practice, and/or the grantmaking profession
● Understanding of and strong commitment to racial equity and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles
● Commitment to PEAK’s goals and strategy, and the ability and willingness to adapt as those goals evolve
● Excellent written and public-speaking communication skills
● Excellent time management, project organization, project management, problem-solving, volunteer management, relationship building, and team-building skills
● Skilled at defining scope, communicating with stakeholders, and utilizing project management tools like Asana
● Advanced proficiency using M365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams)
● Experience and proficiency using collaboration apps like Dropbox, Zoom, and Slack
● Ability to independently and collaboratively author engaging materials that encourage funders to adopt improved grantmaking practices
● Experience in developing and delivering educational content
● Experience with event, workshop, and webinar planning, preferably for a nonprofit or philanthropy-serving organization
● A self-starter who knows how to design and implement processes, and create opportunities for valuable community engagement
● Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize and adjust timetables based on demand and other factors, as well as handle new or unplanned projects with agility and flexibility
● Strong attention to detail
● Ability to effectively work independently, as well as part of a team, in a remote environment
● Ability to travel is required. Travel for this position could include attending the annual national convening, staff retreats, and member events

Compensation
A comprehensive salary and benefits package will be offered. The starting salary range for this position is $80,000 – $85,000, commensurate with experience.

How To Apply

https://forms.gle/BENRcPKD5AvqxjSSA

Fully Remote

Senior Programs and Knowledge Manager, PEAK Grantmaking

The Organization

PEAK Grantmaking is a vibrant, member-led community of more than 7,000 professionals who specialize in grants management for funding organizations. We elevate the expertise of grants management professionals and foster their collaboration to strengthen the practice of grantmaking. We enable philanthropy to achieve its full potential to fuel change for good. We are the only organization dedicated solely to advancing the “how” of grantmaking.
PEAK improves how grants get made by building experts in grants management and equipping them with the most effective practices to implement in their grantmaking organizations. When grantmaking practices are at their “peak,” more resources are focused on mission over administration for both grantmakers and grantseekers, leading to greater impact for the causes and communities served.

Position Overview

PEAK’s Programs Team works to advance the Principles for Peak Grantmaking and ensure that the organization’s programming and resources encourage funders to adopt improved grantmaking practices and advocate for sector transformation. The Programs Team assures the strategy and execution of the organization’s events and sector convenings to elevate effective, efficient, and equitable philanthropic practices.
The Senior Programs and Knowledge Manager plays a vital role in ensuring that PEAK’s mission and values of transforming philanthropy in operationalizing equity-centered, values-driven grantmaking practices are clearly expressed to our audiences, stakeholders, and community members. The Senior Programs and Knowledge Manager oversees the management and development of PEAK’s educational content, community engagement plans, and emergent learning network. The Senior Programs and Knowledge Manager supports the continued growth of PEAK’s online member community and ensures the proliferation of the organization’s knowledge of, and commitment to, practice change in philanthropy. The Senior Programs and Knowledge Manager plays an integral role in the team’s data and research efforts to keep a consistent pulse on member needs and inform the development and implementation of projects that will enhance PEAK’s knowledgebase and program offerings. The Senior Programs and Knowledge Manager continuously evaluates existing educational programming and content to ensure it is up to date with current best practices, and devises strategies for improving the accessibility of PEAK’s educational offerings.

The Senior Programs and Knowledge Manager reports to the Programs and Knowledge Director, and supervises the Programs and Knowledge Manager.
Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority
Key duties and responsibilities:

Community Engagement and Knowledge-Sharing
• In collaboration with Programs Team members, provide leadership for PEAK’s
communities of practice and working groups, and provide guidance on planning and
strategy to support practice change and skill development efforts and ensure their
sustained growth
• Collaborate with the Membership and Community Engagement Team to support chapter
programming, including the creation of specialized resources and delivery of
presentations
• Obtain and analyze qualitative data, resources, and samples from discussions taking
place in the PEAK member online discussion forum for curation, sense-making, and
sharing
• Elevate conversations that demonstrate peer-to-peer sharing and problem-solving
• Support organization-wide listening, survey, and research strategies that collect and
share information about our members and the philanthropic sector more broadly, and
utilize community data to drive member engagement and educational content
development
• Ensure that the nonprofit voice and experience—especially that of movement builders
and equity-advancing partners—is communicated to PEAK members via educational
content and elevated alongside the knowledge gleaned from members and PEAK’s
communities of practice
• Assist the Programs and Knowledge Director with advancing PEAK’s connections in the
greater philanthropic sector, developing partnerships, deepening relationships, and
expanding PEAK’s outreach with the goal of enriching the member community
• Stay connected to philanthropic and nonprofit colleagues, sector trends, and issues to
facilitate the development of meaningful strategic partnerships

Content Development
• In collaboration with the Programs and Knowledge Director, develop a strong content
development strategy and project plan
• Lead writing, editing, and designing educational content for online courses, discussion
guides, job aids, toolkits, and other resources
• Support volunteer advisory committees, volunteers, speakers, and consultants tasked
with assisting in the development of educational content
• Develop and facilitate workshops, trainings, and webinars (public-facing) to promote the adoption of the Principles for PEAK Grantmaking and other best practices
• Collaborate with the Communications Team to write content on programs and products for promotional use, social media, blogs, newsletters, and other outlets
• Stay informed about philanthropic and nonprofit sector trends and issues, and connect with colleagues to ensure the Programs Team maintains a consistent pulse on relevant topics for grantmakers and philanthropy practitioners

Development and Revenue Generation
• Develop relevant and timely educational products that drive membership engagement and revenue
• Lead grant writing and reporting efforts for the Programs Team, including developing content and analyzing data-supported impact metrics
• Engage in membership marketing at all convenings and events
• Collaborate with the Programs and Knowledge Director and team members to promote, identify, and implement development opportunities for the Programs Team

Programs Management, Execution, and Evaluation
• Approach work assignments with an equity lens, and work to build personal knowledge and experience in this area
• In partnership with the Programs and Knowledge Director, establish clear metrics and objectives to evaluate program success
• Assess and evaluate the impact of PEAK’s programs and resources on practice change, ensuring relevance and salience, and to identify any gaps that PEAK needs to address to advance operationalizing equity-centered, values-driven grantmaking practices
• Oversee research and discovery efforts to inform foundational knowledge required to develop case studies, white papers, webinars, workshops, online programs, and other resources and materials that will advance the Principles for PEAK Grantmaking
• Support the Programs and Knowledge Director in creating and executing an internal learning agenda that ensures staff are informed and have an understanding of core concepts, resources, and ideas that PEAK is promoting to members, partners, and the sector
• Collaborate regularly with internal teams to develop, manage, and promote content and engage with members
• Ensure that program deliverables are on time, within budget, and of the highest quality
• Contribute to and participate in partner conferences, speaking engagements, PEAK Grantmaking’s annual convening, board meetings, and staff meetings as a thought leader and voice for members’ education needs
• Produce regular work plans and reports that will track progress towards stated program goals and objectives
• Exercise fiscal responsibility in developing and managing programmatic budgets
• Supply data for inclusion in PEAK’s board materials and annual reports

Management and Leadership
• Promote organizational innovation and change by facilitating discussion and collaboration amongst team members
• Manage the Programs and Knowledge Manager to ensure that PEAK’s programming and resources support PEAK’s mission and theory of change
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws including interviewing, hiring, training, and coaching employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; and addressing complaints and resolving problems
Requirements and Qualifications
• A minimum of 7 years’ proven experience within philanthropy, grantmaking practice, and the grantmaking profession
• Understanding of and strong commitment to racial equity and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles
• Experience leading team members and supervising a direct report(s)
• Experience in developing educational content, curriculum design, content delivery, and program evaluation
• Excellent written and public-speaking communication skills
• Excellent time management, project organization, project management, budgeting, problem-solving, volunteer management, relationship building, and team-building skills
• Adept at defining scope, communicating with stakeholders, and utilizing project management tools like Asana
• Advanced proficiency using M365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams)
• Experience and proficiency using collaboration apps like Dropbox, Zoom, and Slack
• Strong ability to manage challenging situations and stakeholders in a manner that prioritizes professionalism and customer service
• Be engaged, flexible, resourceful, innovative, self-motivated, and success-driven
• Commitment to PEAK’s goals and strategy, and the ability and willingness to adapt as those goals evolve
• Ability to effectively work independently, as well as part of a team, in a remote environment
• Discretion and sound judgment on setting and adjusting priorities is required
• Ability to travel 20-30% of the time is required. Travel for this position could include attending the annual convening, staff retreats, board meetings, and member events.

Compensation A comprehensive salary and benefits package will be offered. The starting salary range for this position is $100,000 – $112,500, commensurate with experience.

How To Apply

https://forms.gle/aaQTrgUPagwiH76K8

New York, NY

Donor Relations Manager, Science Friday Initiative

The Organization

Science Friday is an award-winning producer of high quality, fact-checked, and trustworthy science news and educational programming. For 30 years, we’ve introduced top scientists to public radio listeners, and reminded them how much fun it is to learn something new. But we’re more than just a radio show. We produce a sweeping array of educational and entertaining science experiences through videospodcastsdigital medialive eventscitizen scienceK-12 education and professional development, and at-home learning activities for families that directly serve hundreds of thousands of educators, parents, citizen scientists, and lifelong learners every year.

All of our work is independently produced by the Science Friday Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the public’s access to science and scientific information. WNYC Studios distributes our radio show, which you can catch on public radio stations across the U.S.

Position Overview

This position serves a critical role in donor engagement and stewardship at Science Friday. The Donor Relations Manager reports directly to the Executive Director and is responsible for specialized donor cultivation and growing the stewardship and legacy giving programs at Science Friday. Supported by a larger fundraising team of three, this role focuses on interacting with Science Friday donor communities through excellent and regular communication, special engagement and events, and personalized efforts to inspire philanthropic support and facilitate increased donor satisfaction. The ideal candidate enjoys people, is a strategic thinker, capable of working alone as well as in collaboration, is passionate about science and learning, and is comfortable hosting events.

Responsibilities include:

  • Establish a pipeline for growth of major donors for Science Friday.
  • Maintain a personal portfolio of 100 donor relationships with giving capacities of $500 or more.
  • Work in concert with the Individual Giving Manager to develop and deliver impactful donor solicitations, events, and reporting that cultivates and stewards prospective and existing donors.
  • Work with our Individual Giving Manager to identify new prospects for stewardship.
  • Draft and edit donor communications for the Executive Director and Executive Producer as needed.
  • Devise strategies for donor retention, facilitating successful implementation of donor benefits
  • Assess donor relations opportunities and track donor relations trends. Recommend improvements based on findings.
  • Traveling with the Executive Director, Host, Board Members or solo to meet with donors and/or host donor events.
  • Launch a planning giving program; stewarding existing donors into legacy giving at Science Friday.
  • Support, edit, and author Science Friday’s Major Giving newsletter.
  • Work with the Audience team to develop assets to support donor engagement.
  • Work with the Audience team to track success and engagement of all donor activities including donation campaigns, donor experiences, and solicitations; incorporating data information into future fundraising efforts.
  • Establish clear metrics and benchmarks for fundraising and donor engagement, evaluating campaign success and report findings at production meetings, all-staff meetings, and Board meetings.
  • In collaboration with our social and engagement staff, track audience comments for donor profiles and donor communication.
  • Follow fundraising best practices for fundraising and development, refining existing systems and making recommendations in regards to donor prospecting, data keeping, and analysis.
  • Upkeep of organization records and status n systems like GuideStar and Charity Navigator.
  • Collaborate with our Executive Director, fundraising colleagues, and our program leads (digital, radio, education, and events) to create compelling campaigns and strategies that appeal to both donors and general audiences.
  • Advocate for, and creatively implement campaigns for new and emerging donors using a variety of giving tools and platforms.
  • In collaboration with other program teams, develop questions that invite our donors to actively shape and inform our coverage.
  • Assist Individual Giving Manager with gift entry and donor acknowledgements.
  • Assist the Controller with Quickbooks donation reconciliation.
  • Attend and participate in workshops and conferences to stay updated on the rapidly advancing landscape of fundraising trends and practices.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Minimum three years experience as a front-line fundraiser, in particular working with major gifts and/or planned giving.
  • Comfort and demonstrated experience with making direct monetary asks of individuals in intimate settings.
  • Advanced written communication and storytelling skills, including the ability to write and edit letters and reports.
  • Demonstrated ability to craft effective and personalized solicitations, translating editorial content into compelling donor storytelling.
  • Ability to measure impact and articulate fundraising progress to multiple stakeholders.
  • A proven record of meeting and exceeding fundraising goals.
  • High emotional intelligence, a background in relationship management, and strong intuition for people.
  • A high level of discretion and diplomacy, excellent judgement, and comfort working with confidential and sensitive information.
  • A desire to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Masterful relationship and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated experience crafting original and compelling donor solicitations engagements.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Comfort with public speaking, video conferencing and webinar hosting proficiency with the ability to craft presentations and effectively present information to various stakeholders.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule with occasional evenings and/or weekends as needed.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite, Google docs and web based relational databases (e.g. Salesforce, EveryAction) and prospect software iWave

PREFERRED SKILLS:

  • Ability to connect with a large variety of people on a range of topics and interests with enthusiasm, empathy, and kindness.
  • Willingness to travel for overnight trips
  • People who love science or public media are very strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Strong time management skills, eye for creativity, and great attention to detail
  • Familiarity with Asana, Canva, Airtable, Notion, iWave and other communication, project management, or donor tools.

How to Apply: https://airtable.com/shrIYhMg37kQfposa Candidates must include both a resume and cover letter.

Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000

Deadline: This is an immediate vacancy. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates should be prepared to participate in multiple interviews.

Additional Information

This is a full-time role that includes benefits. Science Friday offers competitive compensation with medical, dental, and vision insurance, and generous time off benefits including vacation, and sick time and parental leave.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic Science Friday (and this role) is operating in a hybrid capacity where all employees can work remotely or from our New York City office. However, this position has been classified as a flexible remote position and can be deemed permanently remote or alternatively from the New York office as desired.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Science Friday is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.  SciFri operates with the knowledge that journalism, science, and learning benefit from a broad range of perspectives, from all backgrounds. Diversity is essential to honest, trustworthy, accurate storytelling and promotes a healthier, happier, and more creative atmosphere. Science Friday strives for creating an institution in which all voices are encouraged, valued, and heard.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ABOUT OUR WORKPLACE:

  • We have a flexible leave policy that easily accommodates religious holidays, travel vacation, personal and parental leave, and sick days. We close our offices twice a year for a week for whole-staff recharge time (Mid-year in July and in December for a Winter break). We do not work on Thanksgiving or the Friday after.
  • Our building has a secure lobby with a fully handicap accessible entrance and key card elevator service. We have a flexible open office with adjustable standing desks, adjustable chairs, and large external monitors; our office also includes a small recording studio, lounge area, and a handful of flexible separate offices and conference rooms.
  • We use headphones a lot during the work day. We are really into office plants.
  • We provide 401K matching, health, vision, and dental coverage, mental health support, an FSA, and often get great science and scifi books to read for free.

Apply Here: https://airtable.com/shrIYhMg37kQfposa Candidates must include both a resume and cover letter.

United States/Remote

PHILANTHROPY DIRECTOR, Industrious Labs

The Organization

Heavy industry is the foundation of modern society. We need materials like cement, steel, and aluminum more than ever to rebuild our bridges and roads, to construct wind and solar projects, and to manufacture electric vehicles and heat pumps that will undergird our future. But industry needs a new social contract with America. For all the good industrial progress brings, it also causes a lot of harm. It threatens our climate, reinforces environmental racism, it’s wasteful, and it has left workers and communities behind when convenient to industry’s bottom line.

Addressing this challenge – and the opportunity it presents – is why Industrious Labs exists. With our partners, we’re reimagining the industrial sector as not only a source of good union jobs, but a climate solution where we make things responsibly, prioritize waste reduction, reuse, repair, remanufacture, and recycle. To do this we will have to change how our stuff is made and what we do with it when we are done with it. We see an America that is known again as a country of industry, where the best quality and greenest materials are made with American labor. In the future we build together, industry is a good neighbor to communities, the anchor of a healthy regenerative economy, and leading the world in addressing climate change.

Position Overview

Guided by an inspiring vision, smart strategies, and significant early financial investment, we are seeking an entrepreneurial Philanthropy Director to join our team. Industrious Labs is fully remote, and this role reports to co-founder and partner Evan Gillespie.

In this newly created position, the Philanthropy Director is a highly strategic relationship builder with proven ability to raise funds from individual donors, family offices, and foundations. They are passionate about solving the climate crisis by focusing on the strategies that will make the biggest impact, including focused campaigns, research and analysis, diverse coalitions, and sharp communications. The Philanthropy Director is energized by the challenge of the climate crises, inspired to step into a new era of the movement, and has a strong track record of working with climate philanthropists and funders to resource innovative solutions.

The Philanthropy Director leads the design of a contributed revenue plan that complements Industrious Lab’s earned revenue strategy (consulting and advisory services, mostly to foundations around their industrial strategy). They oversee successful implementation, building and inspiring a team to expand the organization’s pipeline of funding partners. We are currently a $3 million LLC with a goal of doubling in the next year through c3 and c4 vehicles. More importantly, Industrious Labs aspires to help raise $100 million / year that is needed to properly resource the movement for industrial decarbonization. This is not about filling our coffers but rather about moving resources equitably and efficiently to a burgeoning area of the climate movement. The Philanthropy Director partners with the co-founders, current funding partners and key advisors (we do not have a governing board) to build out Industrious Lab’s network of investors, while identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding their own portfolio.

This is a public-facing and high profile role for a proven leader who has a stellar track record of setting and achieving ambitious revenue goals. In doing so, the Philanthropy Director further establishes Industrious Labs as a national leader on industrial decarbonization and a go-to resource for policymakers, policy influencers, climate advocates, and community leaders.

The inaugural Philanthropy Director holds key responsibilities that will evolve over time as the team grows and functions are distributed. During the first year of the role, we anticipate a focus on the following priorities:

Strategy Development

  • Develop and implement an ambitious resource development plan in support of Industrious Labs’ short-, mid-, and long-range vision and goals.
  • Manage focused efforts to secure individual and family office major gifts and foundation grants (6- to 8-figure).
  • Identify opportunities to boost Industrious Labs’ visibility and leadership in the philanthropic landscape.
  • Track trends and opportunities to ensure that the case for support expresses Industrious Labs’ unique value proposition and considers donor/funder priorities.
  • Build relationships with organizations across the climate and social justice ecosystems in order to forge strategic partnerships that generate funds for the broader movement to clean up heavy industry.
  • With Industrious Labs colleagues and partners, develop an equity-centered and transparent mechanism to move resources to the movement.

 Revenue Generation & Stewardship

  • Serve as a lead fundraiser alongside the co-founders and partners.
  • Initiate, develop, and manage high-value relationships (initially $100k+) that result in significant income and value to Industrious Labs and to the broader movement, developing strategic relationships with individual funding partners, and making or facilitating specific asks for financial support.
  • Maintain a significant portfolio of major donors and funders to build lasting relationships and to move these partnerships through the identification/qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship cycles.
  • Oversee timely and accurate gift processing, donor/funder acknowledgement, and reporting.

Funder Cultivation and Pipeline Growth

  • Develop, grow, and manage a pipeline of high net worth individuals and foundations who will invest in Industrious Labs’ growth and impact.
  • Support research efforts to ensure that Industrious Labs can identify and progress relationships with prospective high-value investors, effectively leveraging the existing base and identifying new funding prospects to build a broader, better-qualified, and more significant prospect pipeline.
  • Design and deliver engagement opportunities such as webinars and funder briefings for donors and prospects.

 Team & Systems Building

  • Actively recruit and manage fundraising staff and contractors (#TBD) focused on supporting the resource development plan, including establishing annual objectives, providing regular feedback and appropriate recognition, conducting annual performance reviews, and supporting ongoing professional development.
  • Help drive efforts to create and implement efficient and effective fundraising-related systems and procedures (e.g., CRM, prospect research, and grant reporting).
  • Oversee the integrity and functionality of the donor database, including best practices in tracking donor data with the highest degree of security, meeting all U.S. federal standards and regulations.
  • Develop and provide organizational leadership with dashboards to track progress and benchmarks against the resource development plan and proactively produce reports and analyses of efforts to inform strategies and improve results, including donor retention and satisfaction.
  • Build and sustain an organizational culture that promotes the relationship between philanthropy and the mission and goals of Industrious Labs.

How To Apply

To apply or nominate a candidate, please send to cathy@industriouslabs.org with “Philanthropy  Director” in the subject line a resume and cover letter answering the following:

  1. What motivates you to spend your time, skills and expertise working on climate change?
  2. How do you ensure you are raising funds and developing relationships with a justice-oriented analysis?
  3. Briefly share a fundraising effort you led that generated significant revenue to help an organization scale. What was the goal and what did you learn from the effort that you would bring with you to Industrious Labs?

Submission in a combined PDF or Microsoft Word file is preferred. This position is open until filled. Candidate review and phone screens begin immediately and will be conducted throughout the search.

Distributed – Anywhere in the U.S.

Strategic Partnerships Director, Hive Fund

The Organization

ABOUT THE HIVE FUND

The Hive Fund for Climate and Gender Justice is a specialized intermediary launched in 2019 that raises funds and makes grants to groups that have historically lacked access to funding and are addressing intersecting climate, gender, and racial justice crises in the US South, where both pollution levels and emerging clean energy opportunities are high and yet philanthropic funding levels remain low. With funding from 18 current donors, collaborative partnerships with a broad array of advisors, and six full-time staff members, the Hive Fund provides multi-year, general support to more than 100 grantee partners based predominantly in Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, and the Carolinas. More than 75 percent of Hive Fund grant dollars to date have been awarded to organizations led by Black, Latina, Indigenous, and Asian American and Pacific Islander women. In 2022, our annual grants budget topped $20 million in multi-year grants, and we aim to double our annual grants budget by 2025. The Hive Fund is a fiscally sponsored project of the Windward Fund. More information about the Hive Fund can be found on our website and in our 2022 Triennial Report.

Position Overview

Strategic Partnerships Director

Reports to: Co-Director Classification:

Full-time, Regular Salaried Exempt

Location: Anywhere in the US; Distributed Organization

Apply by: January 11, 2023

ABOUT THE HIVE FUND

The Hive Fund is led by two dynamic co-directors who brought their distinct experiences in equity-centered philanthropy and nonprofit advocacy together in creating the Hive Fund. In this newly created position that the selected candidate will help shape, the strategic partnerships director will collaborate with both co-directors to develop and lead innovative strategies to grow resources and enhance and expand funding partnerships that advance the Hive Fund’s goals. This position requires the ability to build and implement development strategies and systems to identify, engage, and track potential funders capable of making seven to eight figure grants to the Hive Fund.

The strategic partnerships director is a highly motivated, inspiring, relationship-, and goal-oriented bridge-builder who brings vision, diligence, and perseverance to this critical fundraising role. In alignment with our core values, the strategic partnerships director will demonstrate deep understanding of and commitment to racial, gender, and climate justice, and manage communications and relationships with care knowing the importance the Hive Fund places on relationships and how we cultivate them.

Partnering with both co-directors but reporting directly to the co-director based in San Francisco, the strategic partnerships director will also engage closely with the Hive Fund’s five other team members–especially the program officers who work directly with grantee partners, and with the strategic communications director. The strategic partnerships director brings drive, resourcefulness, emotional intelligence, and the ability to see setbacks as temporary, obstacles as removable, and stretch goals as reachable. This role is an exciting opportunity to support a leading equity-focused grant-maker during an important time of institutional growth and formalization of operations and systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Strategy

● Work closely with co-directors to develop a multi-year strategy to maintain, expand, and deepen the Hive Fund’s philanthropic partnerships so that we can support a growing grant-making portfolio across seven or more states in the US South.

● Conduct research, network within the field, and identify emerging priority opportunities in order to build a pipeline of aligned partnerships with foundations, high-net-worth individuals, and other philanthropic entities.

● Develop annual revenue projection scenarios for budget and program planning.

● Build or acquire, and maintain, a user-friendly donor engagement and relationship management tracking system. Implementation and Engagement

● Leverage the agreed upon strategy for philanthropic partnership development; build authentic relationships with climate donors and funders, fund advisors, and key funder affinity groups, with special emphasis on development professionals who are women and or people of color and values-aligned donors in the US South.

● Collaborate with co-directors in cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with key funders, donors, and other strategic partners, including: ○ Helping staff write and share bi-annual grant strategy and docket memos with our funders. ○ Developing a cadence and project management approach for connecting with current and prospective funders. ○ Bringing co-directors in at the right time, preparing them for key meetings, and managing follow-up.

● Collaborate with co-directors on grant proposal and report management. ○ Assist with writing high quality grant proposals and grant reports. ○ Work with fiscal sponsor and Hive Fund staff to ensure grant proposals and report deadlines are met.

● Attend, plan, and host funder briefings or convenings as needed to build community; discuss issues of importance; and enhance awareness of the impact of and opportunities for the Hive Fund and its grantee partners.

● Work closely with the strategic communications director to support funder engagement and learning, providing donors with the evidence, inspiration, courage, and solidarity they need to increase equity-centered giving. ○ Contribute to team effort to gather information on grant activities and outcomes from Hive Fund grantee partners in non-extractive ways and synthesize it into compelling data, stories, and documents that are both informative and inspiring to funders.

○ Help shape regular Hive Fund email communications, webinars, organizational impact reports, and customized briefs for current and prospective philanthropic partners.

○ Develop and implement a plan for building a more robust funder learning community for Hive Fund funding partners. Hive Fund Team and Culture-Building

● Engage with the Hive Fund staff team to build and maintain relationships and support a vibrant and inclusive organizational culture of learning and action, including attending bi-weekly staff meetings and in-person staff convenings (two to four per year).

● Help the Hive Fund situate itself between money and movement in values-based ways that honor accountability to our grantee partners and authentic relationships with our funders.

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS

Core – Ideally, the strategic partnerships director will have a mix of these core experiences and skills to support their ability to thrive in the role:

● 10+ years of professional experience and demonstrated leadership in fund development and philanthropy at or near the scale of the Hive Fund’s annual budget.

● A track record of designing fund development strategy to raise resources at scale over multiple years and the ability to operationalize that strategy through partnerships with aligned foundations and other large donors.

● Deep knowledge of leading and emerging foundations and philanthropic networks within climate, clean energy, racial and gender justice philanthropy.

● An internal desire and motivation to shift philanthropic practices toward equity and justice.

● A highly organized and adaptive leader with an ability to balance strategic, high-level thinking with tactical productivity and strong attention to detail.

● Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the capacity to write clear and compelling case materials and speak publicly as necessary.

● Interest in building and contributing to a positive, friendly, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture and high-performing team while demonstrating cultural competence and commitment to equity.

● Ability to work flexibly, quickly, and collaboratively as part of a growing team, with the ability to navigate in a dynamic environment and adjust to shifting priorities. Preferred – Preferably, the strategic partnerships director will also have some of these desired experiences and skills to enhance their thought partnership in the role:

● Lived and work experience relevant to climate, gender, and racial justice in the US South.

● Sense of humor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT, SCHEDULE & TRAVEL

The strategic partnerships director will be an employee of the Hive Fund’s fiscal sponsor, the Windward Fund. This is a regular salaried position with comprehensive benefits. As a distributed organization, our team members currently work remotely embedded in key regions across the US and mainly work from home or in co-working spaces. The Hive Fund will provide necessary office equipment and supplies for remote work and work in co-working spaces. Approximately 30% travel is ideal to support an intentionally distributed workplace with up to four annual staff gatherings; to build trust and relationships by meeting donors and grantee partners in their communities; and to attend conferences and other learning and networking events. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals with disabilities, caregiving responsibilities, and those who reside in rural areas.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The Hive Fund’s compensation practices support staff in thriving and are part of living into the just, equitable world we are actively creating. These practices are guided by the Hive Fund’s six core values, especially transparency, equity, and healing & security. The salary range for this position is $180,000-$220,000, commensurate with qualifications, plus the competitive benefits package provided to all Windward Fund employees including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays and access to professional development resources.

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

In alignment with our core values and approach, Hive Fund is committed to a diverse, collaborative, and sustainable work environment. We recruit and hire with an understanding of systemic oppression and of the lived reality of people with marginalized identities and strongly encourage all to apply, especially Black, Brown, and Indigenous people; queer, trans, and gender non-conforming; intersex people; people with disabilities; and formerly incarcerated people. The Hive Fund is a project of Windward Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. Windward is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. Windward’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

COVID-19 POLICY

To center the safety and well-being of its employees, Windward Fund requires that any employee who is required to conduct in-person activities for their job must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within four weeks of their start date. This position may require candidates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodations may be sought and approved in accordance with the law by contacting human resources at HR@windwardfund.org.

How To Apply

The Hive Fund is partnering with Walker and Associates Consulting – a Black woman owned and led strategic consultancy. Email a cover letter and resume by January 11, 2023, to hivefund@walkeraac.com.

We invite you to lift up relevant qualifications not specified in this announcement that might make you ideal for this role in your cover letter. Use the subject line “Strategic Partnerships Director.” One combined PDF file is preferred. Candidate review begins immediately.

Beginning in late January of 2023, advancing candidates may be invited to participate in two rounds of interviews. Finalists may also be asked to respond to an advanced assignment related to a real-time challenge that the strategic partnerships director would face in this role. We hope to have a new director joining our team by no later than early spring of 2023

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Director of Programs - Philanthropic Services, Health and Environmental Funders Network

The Organization

About us
The Health & Environment Funders Network (HEFN) is a national membership network of over 60 foundations, donors, and philanthropic advisors interested in improving health, environmental, and equity outcomes. Our mission is to mobilize philanthropy around solutions for environmental health and justice issues. HEFN’s close-knit community invests over $200 million a year to build the power of the environmental health and justice movement, prioritizing support for affected communities and diverse organizations, at the grassroots, across the United States, and globally.

HEFN offers programming to our members through multiple channels, including working groups specific to funding issue areas, learning communities specific to areas of philanthropic practice, and an annual meeting.  We continually iterate our program structure to be in service of our members’ needs.  HEFN staff’s day-to-day work is to create experiences and resources that support funder learning, networking, and collaboration, enabling our members to make collective and better-informed impact. We are valued by our members for being nimble and responsive to emerging issues; for our caring and supportive environment; and for embracing equity and belonging.

We are BIPOC woman-led, majority BIPOC staffed and queer-trans embracing. Our small but mighty team of four works remotely and collaborates virtually from across the country. As a nonprofit, HEFN operates through a Joint Plan of Work with Virginia Organizing, a 501c(3) organization that accepts and manages funds on our behalf. Our work is guided by a national Steering Committee,  which is currently comprised of eight leaders from HEFN’s membership.

HEFN prioritizes an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to engaging the skills and leadership of people of color; LGBTQIA+, transgender and gender non-conforming people; people of different abilities and neurodiverse identities; and other individuals from diverse backgrounds. People from these and other historically marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you require assistance or accommodation due to disability, please email us at hefn@hefn.org.

Position Overview

About you 
You’re an experienced program professional, passionate organizer, systems thinker, and savvy communicator who likes to stay abreast of current issues in environmental health and justice and enjoys strategically connecting the dots for others. You believe that everyone deserves to live, work, and learn in healthy homes, schools, and communities, and you understand that philanthropic investment in the communities shouldering the worst environmental harms leads to effective solutions. You have a knack for positively influencing others and are adept at working with and around bureaucracy to help people take meaningful action. You thrive in a small team environment. People think of you as reliable and flexible, possessing a quick mind, integrity, and sense of humor.

HEFN’s staff is highly collaborative. The Director will work closely with HEFN’s staff and member leaders on the following key areas:

  • Lead planning, design, execution, and evaluation of programs including organizing webinars, briefings, and other co-sponsored events.
  • Lead portions of planning and execution of HEFN’s annual meeting, including planning committee management, content management, and meeting communications and logistics in coordination with HEFN staff and consultants.
  • Cultivate and maintain excellent relationships with affinity group colleagues, regional associations, and other philanthropic groups.
  • Serve as a resource to the broader philanthropic community and facilitate collaborative programming and initiatives.
  • Develop and disseminate learning resources for members and other funders, such as issue briefs, online toolkits, funder stories, and blogs.
  • Support HEFN communications work.  Manage website content and social media related to your work.
  • Help track local, regional, and national trends in environmental health and justice and philanthropy.
  • Provide content related to your work for grant proposals and reports.
  • Support other programs, initiatives, and working groups as needed.

To be successful in this role, these minimum qualifications are essential: 

  • Five to seven years’ experience working in philanthropy or on environmental health or environmental justice issues.
  • Understanding of the connections between environmental conditions and health, including the roles of race, place, and class.
  • Experience developing and executing strategic programs.
  • Proven experience developing and maintaining strong, professional, and collaborative relationships.
  • Proven experience with every aspect of webinar development, from defining goals and structure to facilitation, evaluation, and follow-up.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, and strong editorial skills.
  • A working knowledge of social media platforms and email/listserv databases.
  • A working familiarity with foundations and the philanthropic system.
  • Self-directed with strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and on a highly collaborative team.
  • Emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and willingness to model vulnerability.
  • Sensitivity to power dynamics within our member organizations and the communities we support.
  • Strong grounding in the principles and practice of equity, justice and anti-racism.
  • Ability to travel.

Additional skills that we value, but do not require: 

  • Facility with some or all of the issue areas currently centered in our programming, such as just transition and the health and justice harms of the fossil fuel and petrochemical economy.
  • Facility with some or all of the shifts in philanthropic practice of interest to HEFN members, including participatory grantmaking; funding frontline groups; and great support for healing justice and capacity building.
  • Experience organizing in-person events.
  • Experience writing reports and newsletters
  • Experience with social media, blogging and other forms of online content creation
  • Experience managing a learning community
  • Visual storytelling ability and technical skills (e.g., Canva)
  • Ability to facilitate and/or write persuasively in a language other than English

Salary and benefits: 
We want our employees to enjoy benefits that make them fulfilled and productive. This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $100k- $110k depending on skills and experience.

You will ideally be based in the Eastern or Central time zone, but this is not a strict requirement. Comfort working in a virtual, dispersed work environment is a must.

We are committed to the health, wellbeing and work-life balance of our team. Full-time employees receive generous benefits, including pension contributions, full health, dental, vision, and childcare benefits; paid vacation, sick, parental, family, and sabbatical leave.

How To Apply

Applicants should submit an application packet (see details below) to hefn@hefn.org no later than October 31, 2022. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early submission is encouraged.

Hiring process and timeline: 
Please submit your resume, brief writing sample (1-2 pages), and something to show us who you really are! It’s your choice – that could be a written cover letter/summary or a video cover letter, or whatever showcases your passion for the work you’d be doing. Using the subject line “Director of Programs,” send those materials to hefn@hefn.org. Please include your name on any attachments. No phone calls, please.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will be open until filled.
We will review resumes throughout October and anticipate conducting phone interviews in early November. Shortly thereafter, those selected to advance in the hiring process will be invited to a one-hour video interview with our hiring committee. Finalists will be invited to a second one-hour interview.
This position would ideally start by December 2022.

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Director of Communications, Funder for Justice

The Organization

Funders for Justice is a national network and organizing platform for grantmakers, donor networks, and funder affinity groups to mobilize resources to grassroots organizing led by and for people of color, at the intersections of racial justice, gender justice, economic justice, ending criminalization, and building models for community safety and justice. FFJ is a political home for funders: a place of problem-solving and catalyzing change in philanthropy; a place for trouble-makers and visionary leaders in philanthropy; a place for the curious committed to manifesting tangible change; a place to learn, support each other, and tell the whole truth about this political moment: what communities and organizations are facing, what they’re doing to fight and build new ways, and how funders need to step up to meet the mandate of the moment.

FFJ is a highly collaborative organization that trusts the people on our team to lead. Staff are innovative and generative, and create infrastructure for our work that holds both structure and flexibility so that members can meaningfully participate in our programs and partner with staff to lead on new opportunities.

FFJ was founded in 2014, and has grown from less than 100 members, mostly rapid response programming, and part time staff, to over 500 members, several areas of programming, several formal member leadership roles, and six full time staff roles; the Director of Communications will be the seventh staff role. Funders for Justice is led by a steering committee and a set of member leaders across three issue-based strategy groups, and staff. The staff work closely with the member leadership and other members to design and implement the daily programming.

FFJ hosts an array of standing programming: divest/invest political education for funders; a cohort of movement advisors that provide political guidance to our work; three strategy groups: healing justice, ‘me too’ in philanthropy, and eroding the power of police unions; the donor organizing committee for the Movement for Black Lives, in partnership with M4BL staff; and a fellowship for FFJ’s member leaders. FFJ also offers additional responsive and collaborative programs throughout the year, including webinars and virtual institutes, as well as in-person events and training institutes at philanthropic conferences (when it is safe again to convene in person).

For more about FFJ, visit Funders for Justice. For more information about our fiscal sponsor, SEE, please visit saveourplanet.org.

Position Overview

The Director of Communications at Funders for Justice (FFJ) leads the public messaging of the organization, by working collaboratively with the executive director, staff, and member leaders to develop strategy, content, and materials that advance the mission, goals, and programs of FFJ.

The Director of Communications at Funders for Justice (FFJ) leads the public messaging of the organization, by working collaboratively with the executive director, staff, and member leaders to develop strategy, content, and materials that advance the mission, goals, and programs of FFJ.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Communications works in close partnership with the staff and member leaders to lead the public messaging of the organization, through working collaboratively to develop content and materials that advance the mission and goals of FFJ. The message will be rooted in the abolition values of FFJ, and guided by a deep solidarity with the movements and organizations that FFJ partners with, in order to shift the leadership and culture of philanthropy to accountability to the grassroots. This includes public materials, political education materials, managing and maintaining FFJ’s main website and divest/invest website, maintaining social media accounts, tracking member engagement with digital materials, and creating original content. The Director of Communications will be responsible for design of materials and websites, including project management for website redesign(s), graphic design for new materials, and project management with any communications consultants.

This role reports to the Executive Director. The Director of Communications will build out a communications team when resources are available.

  • Lead the development and implementation of the strategic communications plan for FFJ
    • Lead an innovative communications strategy that is long-term and focused, while also responsive and nimble to advance emerging opportunities and meet the mandate of movements, and that includes a wide range of platforms and mediums
    • Develop the public narrative of FFJ, in partnership with the Executive Director, other staff, and member leaders
    • Partner with the Executive Director, Director of Organizing, and the Director of Training and Leadership Development to develop and implement annual communications goals and strategies, as part of organization-wide goals and strategies
    • Develop the communications work plan and budget, and monitor progress
  • Craft public materials for member recruitment
    • Partner with the Membership Manager to develop materials for the annual membership drive
    • Partner with the Membership Manager to develop materials for ongoing member recruitment
    • Provide, or partner with a consultant on, graphic design for new materials
  • Design Political Education Materials
    • Partner with staff to develop political education materials to advance the goals of the strategy groups, fellowship, external trainings, and other programs
    • Provide, or partner with a consultant on, graphic design for new materials
  • Lead Digital Communications
    • Manage and maintain FFJ’s primary website, including regular content updates
    • Manage and maintain FFJ’s divest/invest website, including regular content updates
    • Lead the redesign for FFJ’s primary and divest/invest websites
    • Manage FFJ’s newsletter, including creating new content and coordinating
    • Run FFJ’s social media accounts, including creating original content as well as amplifying the content of our funder and movement partners
    • Track member engagement with FFJ’s digital platforms, and use that data to inform how you grow and pivot communications strategies and tactics
  • Media Relations
    • Develop relationships and engage with philanthropic media to amplify FFJ’s work
    • Develop relationships and engage with philanthropic media to amplify FFJ’s funder and movement partners
    • Land earned media and op-eds
    • Author and manage the distribution of press releases
    • Respond to press inquiries
    • Creating, implementing, and managing an editorial calendar
  • Safety and Security Systems & Practices
    • Partner with the Administration Manager on safety and security practices for FFJ’s communications work, including but not limited to digital security
  • Provide timely responses to funder and movement partners, and others with communications requests
  • Create and maintain the communications systems and files for the organization
  • Project management with consultants and vendors
  • Participate in all staff meetings and relevant meetings with staff and members

ABOUT YOU

Knowledge & Skills 

  • At least 5 years of demonstrated experience and success with taking lead on the entire body of communications work of an organization
  • At least 10 years of demonstrated experience in racial, gender, and economic justice work, preferably as part of a grassroots organization for at least part of that experience
  • At least 8-10 years of demonstrated experience with philanthropy, including foundations, intermediaries, collaborative funds, affinity groups, as a staff member and/or as a grantee partner.
  • Ability to communicate complex and powerful  ideas, frameworks, strategies, and campaigns on a range of mediums and through both short and long form
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with safety and security practices, especially as related to the communications work of an organization
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with crafting public materials that are accessible across multiple accessibility considerations, including multiple disabilities and multiple languages
  • Demonstrated experience successfully leading in a manager or director role.
  • Strong demonstrated experience with Google Analytics, WordPress, Mailchimp, Canva, Powerbase and/or other membership database, and other relevant tools and platforms
  • Facility with technology and comfort with a virtual office
  • You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, used to craft the public narrative for an organization, using a wide range of styles and platforms, including reports, blogs and short essays, and social media
  • You are able to manage time effectively, allowing you to prioritize, follow-up on, and finalize tasks in order of relevance.

Attitude and Teamwork

  • You believe in respect of self and others as a core value and work ethic.
  • You believe in responsibility/accountability as a practice and value that is not only about completing tasks and obligations.
  • You are proactive and take initiative in your approach to your work, at all levels and including collaboration with others
  • You link responsibility to awareness of the consequences of your actions, and anticipate the effects to prevent damage to yourself, others and the shared environment.
  • You practice and value kindness, effectiveness, and collaboration.
  • You come up with creative solutions to problems based on your own experience.
  • You are emotionally aware and practice self/community care to make your ability to work and fulfill your responsibilities sustainably.
  • You are aware of your own limits, discern, and have a practice of asking for support and collaboration to meet your goals.
  • You to interface easily with others to agree on plans of action, problem-solve, or give/receive feedback
  • You have great attention to detail.
  • You see the big picture, can make connections in analysis and work across programs within the organization, as well as between FFJ, grantmakers and donors, and sister affinity groups.
  • Flexibility and comfort with overlapping projects, competing deadlines, and multiple stakeholders
  • Ability to travel for occasional staff retreats, FFJ convenings, and other events when it is truly safe to do so, given the current global pandemic

FFJ/SEE is an equal-opportunity employer. Women (trans & cis), people of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and others most impacted by the carceral system are strongly encouraged for this role.

COMPENSATION 

This is a salaried, full-time position. Salary, commensurate with experience, begins at $90,000. Benefits include generous leave and health insurance, and retirement contributions.

LOCATION & WORK ENVIRONMENT (Conditions and Physical Demands) 

Anywhere in the United States. This job operates in a professional, virtual, home office or co-working environment, with occasional local and national travel. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, including a laptop computer and cell phone. The employee is generally required to spend long periods of time sitting, typing, and working at a computer. May require the ability to occasionally lift and transport items.

How To Apply

Please submit an application consisting of the following materials combined into a single PDF:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • 2-3 writing samples (preferably the samples demonstrate two different writing styles, e.g., blog post, op-ed, fact sheet, talking points, etc.)
  • Contact information for 3 references (we’ll notify applicants before contacting references)

Please submit your PDF application to jobs@funders4justice.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

We aim to begin interviews in November 2022, and expect to onboard a new staff member in late 2022 or early 2023.

Washington, DC

Policy Counsel/Associate or Senior Policy Counsel/Associate – Justice Reform & Hate Crimes, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

The Organization

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nation’s leading national racial justice legal organizations.  Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, the Lawyers’ Committee uses legal advocacy to achieve racial justice, fighting inside and outside the courts to ensure that Black people and other people of color have the voice, opportunity, and power to make the promises of our democracy real.

Position Overview

The Lawyers’ Committee seeks a talented, dynamic, and enthusiastic policy advocate with a demonstrated commitment to racial justice to serve as a Policy Counsel/Policy Associate or Senior Policy Counsel/Senior Policy Associate in the Public Policy Project.  The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be flexible, creative, and comfortable working independently and within a team.

The incumbent will manage a portfolio focused on criminal justice reform, police accountability, addressing hate crimes, access to justice, the criminalization of poverty, and other related issues relevant to justice and safety for communities of color.  Depending on the needs of the organization and the Public Policy Project, this portfolio of work may include other issues.  In addition, the incumbent will develop strategies to advance legislative and administrative priorities and cultivate and manage relationships on Capitol Hill and among coalition partners.

This is a full-time, exempt position based in Washington, DC.  The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Director of Public Policy.  The position title will depend on the incumbent’s experience and educational degree (e.g., B.A., J.D., etc.).  Regular travel is required (as COVID travel restrictions are lifted).

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Analyze federal policy proposals and draft reports and white papers designed to influence policymakers and other stakeholders;

·       Monitor key developments in assigned issue areas and identify opportunities for engagement and advancing the organization’s policy agenda;

·       Develop and produce advocacy tools for various audiences concerning important criminal justice and anti-hate/anti-bias litigation and federal policies;

·       Build and maintain relationships with congressional and executive branch staff to ensure that the principles of the Lawyers’ Committee mission are reflected in the policymaking process, including responding to questions from external sources regarding pending federal legislation and initiatives;

·       Attend Congressional hearings, briefings, and meetings, and represent the Lawyers’ Committee in external meetings and briefings with congressional and executive branch staff;

·       Work closely with colleagues across relevant Lawyers’ Committee units, including the Criminal Justice Project, the James Byrd Jr. Center to Stop Hate, and other internal Projects as needed, to help identify and pursue shared advocacy objectives;

·       Draft testimony, talking points, and other materials for congressional hearings, meetings, briefings, and other public speaking engagements on criminal justice and anti-hate legislative, policy, and regulatory matters;

·       Research and draft memoranda, letters and analyses of federal bills, and comments on proposed administrative rules and regulations;

·       Plan and execute advocacy events, such as congressional briefings, panel discussions, advocacy days on Capitol Hill, and webinars to further advocacy goals;

·       Work with communications staff to coordinate a focused communications strategy and to elevate relevant legislative, administrative, and executive activity in the media;

·       Track and summarize legislation, regulations, and other policy developments using databases, as well as monitoring media, social media, and government websites;

Minimum Requirements and Competencies:

·       Deep commitment to the advancement of racial justice and civil rights;

·       Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of six years of work experience, preferably working on federal policy;

·       Must be willing to register as a federal lobbyist;

·       Working knowledge of the federal legislative, regulatory, and policy process (experience as a Congressional staffer, at a civil rights nonprofit, or at a federal or state agency a plus);

·       Exceptional writing, oral and interpersonal skills;

·       Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills;

·       Strong organizational skills with superb attention to detail;

·       Well-developed interpersonal skills, ability to build trust and credibility with partners, as well as Congressional and executive branch staff and officials;

·       Ability to synthesize information and manage multiple priorities, and follow through and complete assignments;

·       Ability to multitask, take direction, and meet strict deadlines;

·       Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; receptive to instruction and guidance from senior team members;

·       Ability to be flexible, responsive, and a team player;

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and Internet research tools;

·       Knowledge of Bluebook forms for legal citations is a plus;

·       Demonstrated experience working with and for communities of color and/or low-income communities; and

·       Willingness and ability to travel on a regular basis for meetings when deemed safe.

·       Lead and participate in national coalition meetings focused on criminal justice reform and stopping hate crimes; and

·       Provide policy briefings and support for the President and Executive Director and other senior staff, including drafting written and oral testimonies and helping with preparation for other appearances before the executive branch and legislative officials.

How To Apply

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume, including graduation completion dates, to https://podio.com/webforms/26768707/2039551.

No calls will be accepted.  The position will remain open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  Salary and benefits are competitive for a nonprofit legal organization.  Staff Benefits include Employer Sponsored (Medical, Dental, and Group Life & AD&D); Voluntary Benefits (Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Supplemental Life) coverage; the opportunity to participate in the 403(b) Retirement Plan; Voluntary Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care) and Stipends (Cell Phone and Commuter/Parking Benefits); 12 paid Holidays; and Vacation/Sick days.

 

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: The Lawyers’ Committee embraces diversity and inclusion in our workplace.  We strongly encourage candidates of color and candidates from underrepresented communities to apply.  The Lawyers’ Committee does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other status protected under law.

Accessibility Assistance: Although calls will not be accepted regarding questions about the position, if you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing the online application, please call 202-662-8600 and ask for an applicant accommodation; send an email with the subject line “Applicant Accommodation” to accommodation@lawyerscommittee.org.

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