Alexandria, VA
- Enhancing the capacity of services. Northern Virginia’s health care safety net nonprofits are continually expanding their capacity to meet the increased need in service for eligible participants.
- Applying equity lessons. The Foundation’s focus and commissioned research on inequity has elevated the issue throughout the region, including with local governments. This potentially presents an opportunity for even greater strategic direction and attention.
- Addressing the mental health crisis. Determine how the Foundation can respond to community nonprofits’ workforce limitations and address the growing need for mental health services available to low-income residents.
- Identifying emerging issues. Using commissioned research and other data sources, the Foundation has the opportunity to highlight critical and emerging issues that directly affect health and health care in Northern Virginia.
- Steward and deliver an inspiring strategic direction that reflects the Foundation’s mission.
- Serve as the primary spokesperson and guide external communications strategies that elevate the Foundation’s mission through press features, op-eds, panels, and keynotes.
- Provide credible and authentic thought leadership to community partnerships, initiatives, advocacy, and gatherings that advance the Foundation’s impact on community health.
- Represent the Foundation to diverse stakeholders including local and state government officials, healthcare providers, grantees, beneficiaries, media, and the community at large.
- Intentionally align the Foundation’s strategic plan, annual operations, and budget. With the Board, guide where and how the Foundation allocates its resources.
- Lead the Foundation’s grantmaking strategy, including oversight of grantees’ applications, reports, and ongoing relationship management working closely with the Program Officer.
- Evaluate prospective grantees and sustain authentic grantee-grantor relationships.
- Support grantees’ success through targeted technical assistance, coaching, and capacity building supports.
- Create responsive plans, in partnership with others, to emerging needs that impact health outcomes of local residents.
- Identify research opportunities that examine Northern Virginia’s health and social disparities.
- Advocate on behalf of equitable policies and investments to multiple jurisdictions and governments within the Foundation’s geographic footprint.
- Cultivate relationships with key partners; develop and participate in coalitions and collaboratives in pursuit of the Foundation’s goals.
- Represent the Foundation’s interests on various committees, panels, and boards.
- Provide effective leadership, supervision, and mentorship to staff, including a Program Officer and an Executive Administrative Assistant.
- Ensure the effective administration of operations, IT, office space, human resources, and financial management. Serve as a signatory on all notes and contracts.
- Provide oversight of the Foundation’s compliance with Board-approved bylaws, state and federal guidance, grantee agreements, and other legal agreements.
- Prepare annual budgets, monitor income and expenses, support banking, accounting, and audit functions, and provide the Board with comprehensive and regular reports. Work in close partnership with the Board’s Finance and Audit Committees.
- Oversee the Foundation’s investment policies, and endowment management, with support from the Board’s Investment Committee.
- Facilitate the Board’s governance work by assisting the Board with the development of annual workplans; supplying consistent reporting on programmatic, operational, and financial effectiveness; and supporting recruitment efforts.
- Manage the annual audit, review draft audit findings, and draft 990-PF, supporting the Audit Committee in their work.
- Passion for the Foundation’s mission of improving the health and health care of residents of Northern Virginia, with a particular emphasis on the health and healthcare needs of the uninsured and underinsured.
- No less than a decade of management experience in a mission-driven organization, preferably with some professional experience in grantmaking or philanthropy.
- Local ties, including a current or past record of personal and/or professional connections in related fields in the Northern Virginia region, are strongly desired.
- Past work within settings that support community members experiencing poverty. A background in public health and/or social determinants of health is considered a plus.
- Experience advancing racial, gender, and economic equity through conversations, learning agendas, and advocacy.
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit financial management, such as budgeting, reporting, accounting, and auditing. Familiarity with asset management is desirable.
- A strategic mindset, ability to forecast trends, and capacity to connect ideas and action.
- Experience with strategic planning; record of implementing strategy through setting goals, frameworks, budgets, and outcome measurements.
- A successful record of supervising and managing the performance of a small team; experience cultivating a positive team culture.
- Prior experience working with or serving on a board of directors; adept at fostering dialogue between board and leadership.
- Strong self-motivation with excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Comfort serving in representational capacities, such as speaking on panels, committees, and in the media.
- Personal attributes such as emotional intelligence, integrity, maturity, critical thinking, patience, and a sense of humor.
- The ability to represent the Foundation during occasional in-person meetings and community events during evenings and weekends.
Atlanta, GA
Brookline, MA
- Manage a dynamic portfolio of approximately 150 – 200 prospects with a goal of raising at least $1M annually.
- Use moves management to secure major gifts and build a pipeline of major gift prospects and donors.
- Conduct 10 to 12 donor visits a month.
- Serve as a generalist to focus on general pipeline, as well as project-based fundraising.
- Work with faculty, staff, and Division of Philanthropy colleagues as appropriate to identify funding priorities and prospects.
- Collaborate with colleagues on other teams, including Annual Giving, Planned Giving, Foundation Relations, Donor Relations, and Jimmy Fund, to maximize donor engagement and philanthropic commitment.
- Track prospect and donor activity, strategies, and projections in ClearView database.
- With Assistant Vice President of PMG, develop annual fundraising goal; mid-year revision, year-end, and other revenue and activity reporting as requested.
- Perform special projects as assigned, including support for annual Presidential Symposium; conduct donor tours and meetings, and participate in faculty meetings as appropriate.
- Travel to represent Dana-Farber as needed.
Brookline, MA
- Lead ongoing marketing and advertising efforts to support fundraising teams including Annual Giving, Planned Giving, Foundation Relations, Corporate Partnerships, select Event Fundraising events, and general Philanthropy initiatives as assigned.
- Provide senior-level marketing and advertising strategy, planning, project management, and execution for existing programs and for new business opportunities.
- Oversee the development of annual marketing plans for Business Unit, including analysis of successes and challenges of the previous year and recommendations for strategies, tactics, and timelines.
- Provide senior-level research, writing, and editing on the following types of projects:
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- Content for Marketing collateral including brochures, print, digital, social, and broadcast advertising, videos, web copy, email blasts, signage, e-newsletters, direct mail, postcards, advertisements, etc.
- Event materials including print and electronic invitations, program books, fact sheets, action cards, slide and video presentations, gift items, banners, etc.
- Articles for the donor magazine, Impact, and its digital version.
- Directly supervise one staff member (Assistant Director) who provides marketing strategies, plans, execution, and expertise; writing and editing; project management; and other services to their assigned team, and indirectly supervise an Account Manager/Writer (reports to Assistant Director).
- Develop strategies to motivate staff and encourage their professional and skill development.
- Serve as senior content creator and project lead on top-level and Division-wide projects, leading cross-functional teams and providing senior-level expertise on marketing strategy, messaging, and execution.
- Collaborate with Philanthropy Communications (graphic design, photography, production) and Digital Marketing (digital, website, email, and social media) colleagues, to continually seek and develop fresh and effective new marketing strategies and tactics to attract new donors and participants while maintaining existing donor loyalty and passion.
- Along with the Assistant Vice President, Senior/Associate Directors, and Senior/Assistant Directors, serve as a key leader for the Philanthropy Communications team by:
- Working to continually build and enhance the team’s skill set, reputation, morale, and service to Philanthropy partners.
- Working to continually ensure implementation of best practices to help us work more efficiently and successfully.
- Planning for and leading portions of team meetings and retreats.
- Providing backup to the Director of Creative Strategy and Account Management, assuming day-to-day leadership and management of team when needed.
- Work with Assistant Directors, Account Managers/Writers, and Media & Traffic Coordinator to source and secure pro bono and low-cost advertising and marketing opportunities to drive fundraising results and help teams decrease their costs of funds raised.
Denver, CO
- We serve Coloradans who have less power, privilege and income, and prioritize Coloradans of color.
- We do everything with the intent of creating health equity.
- We are informed by the community and those we exist to serve.
- Providing document preparation and oversight in coordination with outside counsel
- Monitoring existing investment managers
- Sourcing investment opportunities and funds
- Conducting due diligence regarding potential investment initiatives
- Conduct research and analysis on a variety of investment topics such as strategic asset allocation, portfolio stress testing, tactical investment strategies, asset class reviews, and rebalancing to manage exposures. – Preparation of reports and investment recommendations for staff and board committee
- A Bachelor’s Degree and four years’ experience at an endowment, foundation, or similar allocator role
- Solid analytical skills in quantitative and qualitative investment evaluation
- Proven ability to work independently and proactively, within a team, and across multiple projects simultaneously
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, both written and spoken
- High level of professional integrity demonstrated through past professional roles
- Ability to travel two to five days a month, domestic and international
Denver, Colorado
Eden Prairie, MN
- Animal Welfare – Wellbeing of domestic animals and injured wild animals, and ways to increase empathy toward animals among children and adults.
- Arts & Cultures – Folk arts, Native American art, music, tactile art, and artistically significant crafts that foster human creativity.
- Disaster Relief & Recovery – Natural disaster preparedness, relief, and recovery, with emphasis on communities prone to low-attention disasters.
- Environment – Conservation of natural resources and protection of natural habitats.
- Legacy & Opportunity – Opportunities aligned with MACP’s strategic priorities and support for geographies of importance to our founder, Margaret Cargill.
- Quality Of Life – Supporting children, young adults, families, and older adults throughout life’s journey.
- Teachers & Students – Supporting the teaching profession and student success.
- partnering with senior and program leadership on the planning and implementation of Programs’ goals;
- guiding the effective operation and ongoing improvement of MACP’s grantmaking processes, practices, policies and systems;
- supporting cross-functional efforts to ensure that MACP is in compliance with regulations and laws that govern our work; and
- partnering with leadership and other teams to ensure that DEIJ principles and values are intentionally embedded in our grantmaking practices.
- Work collaboratively with peers across teams to develop, enhance, and implement processes that undergirds the efficiency and effectiveness of the Foundation’s grantmaking processes and practices with respect to the needs of each program and domain area.
- When necessary, work with program and senior leadership to develop and/or clarify policies that support and guide staff in the implementation of MACP’s grantmaking processes, the administration of the employee matching gifts program and other special grant programs.
- Partner with Finance and Legal teams to ensure all MACP grants comply with IRS regulations and Foundation-wide policies.
- Ensure accurate process controls are in place, including timely and thorough reviews of grant data to ensure the high quality of data in our grants management system, which informs many other foundation processes and reports.
- Be a resource to program and cross-functional teams as they engage in the grantmaking process and work with grantees to address process / systems issues.
- Ensure that MACP’s grantmaking process is appropriately documented, updated, and shared on a regular basis as process changes are implemented.
- Approve grant payments and other documented changes to grants in Fluxx and partner with our Finance team in preparing payment data to ensure scheduled payments, upon meeting payment contingencies, are processed in a timely manner.
- Provide oversight of the design and development of materials for trainings on MACP’s processes and partner with the Manager, Grant Systems on the design and facilitation of trainings related to Fluxx and Qlik.
- Serve as a Fluxx system administrator, working collaboratively with the Manager, Grant Systems in troubleshooting issues and identifying important changes and adaptations to the system as process improvements are being implemented.
- Provide effective and supportive leadership for the team, empowering each team member in their roles, identifying continued opportunities for growth, and helping connect the team’s work to the broader organizational efforts.
- Coach and mentor each member of the team, identifying meaningful professional and career development opportunities.
- Emphasize and foster a spirit of respect and collaboration within the team.
- Identify and facilitate opportunities for the team to deepen their understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, and apply learnings / reflections to their work.
- Provide planning, project management and analytical support to the Managing Director, Program Operations as needed.
- A highly relational supervisor, with experience supervising a high-performing team and demonstrated ability to develop strengths of individual team members.
- Experience managing operational, organizational development or other significant change efforts within a growing organization with perseverance, resilience, and flexibility in the face of change.
- Experience designing, gathering input, implementing, gathering feedback, and learning from complex, multi-stakeholder processes.
- Strong project management and planning skills including the ability to organize and prioritize tasks, effectively manage time, meet multiple competing deadlines, work independently and in a team environment, quickly develop written materials, maintain a positive attitude under pressure, and manage budgets.
- Proven ability to think strategically, analyze complex problems, and develop and implement workable solutions.
- Demonstrates deep awareness of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice and knowledge of methods for incorporating these concepts that MACP is committed to into processes and practices.
- Experience working with online grantmaking systems or similar software systems including experience with efficiently addressing reported system issues, seeking and incorporating user feedback, training users, and developing appropriate reference materials.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings, effectively engaging staff in interactive and creative ways.
- Professional demeanor with proven ability to build collaborative relationships.
- High level of personal and professional integrity and ethics.
- Ability to work with utmost degree of confidentiality and discretion.
- An undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field or equivalent work experience is preferred.
- Competitive compensation, including relocation support.
- Professional development benefits, including opportunities to participate in relevant membership organizations and external learning activities.
- Tuition reimbursement for employees pursuing college or advanced degrees or a certificate.
- Strong medical, dental, and vision benefits for staff and their dependents with competitive monthly premiums and flexible spending accounts.
- Reduced work week for all staff, with half-day closures on Fridays, year-round.
- Minimum of four weeks paid time off, in addition to a week-long year-end office closure.
- Retirement programs, including 401(k) matching at 5%, with access to employer-paid financial planning resources.
- In addition, the Organization may provide a discretionary contribution to employees’401(k) plan that vests over a five-year period.
- Matching gift program for charitable donations.
- Additional benefits such as an employee assistance plan, an onsite fitness room, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.
Eden Prairie, MN
- Work collaboratively with the Strategic Planning team to advance the interests and capabilities of the organization.
- Support key aspects of complex, cross-functional projects and key initiatives.
- Support Strategic Planning team in ensuring our practices and processes support and advance the organization’s vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
- Collaborate with project leaders from other functional areas to understand and pursue project objectives.
- Develop and maintain project timelines, track milestones, and keep teams informed of project status.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute project activities.
- Develop meeting agendas, prepare and deliver presentations, facilitate discussions, and summarize and communicate key takeaways and next steps.
- Conduct research and analysis, as needed.
- Proactively manage issues by surfacing problems and identifying potential solutions.
- Provide change management support in a period of high organizational growth.
- Support continuous learning efforts by identifying opportunities for improvement within and across projects.
- Manage or lead special projects as assigned, including, but not limited to, projects that provide opportunities for our staff to stay connected to donor legacy, such as our annual Founder’s Day.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or similar field with 3 years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated interest in the nonprofit sector.
- Strong project management experience with proven ability to prioritize, develop realistic action plans, and work on multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of organization.
- Experience working in management or strategy consulting preferred.
- Experience with strategy development, process improvement, change management, organizational learning, or information management is preferred.
- Ability to think strategically and analyze complex problems.
- Ability to synthesize large amounts of complex information and convey it clearly and effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external business associates in alignment with organizational priorities and values.
- Strong sense of integrity, discretion, and trustworthiness; ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion internally and externally.
- Demonstrated high commitment to intercultural understanding and sensitivity.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to addressing racism and other social inequities.
- The work environment is an office setting with a designated workspace at the Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies office in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and optional remote work up to 2 days per week.
- This position is primarily sedentary with an adjustable sit/stand desk.
- This position requires regular use of a computer to complete work responsibilities. It also includes regularly working with other office equipment and communication technology, such as videoconferencing, telephone, copy machine, and printer.
- The person in this position must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, attend meetings or events, etc.
- This role also frequently performs multiple tasks simultaneously and works closely with others as a team. Occasionally, the person in this role may be required to adjust to time pressures and frequent changes. This role may require an irregular schedule or overtime.
- Occasional or intermittent physical activities include bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, and climbing.
- Competitive compensation.
- Professional development benefits, including opportunities to participate in relevant membership organizations and external learning activities.
- A tuition reimbursement for employees pursuing college or advanced degrees or a certificate.
- Strong medical, dental, and vision benefits for staff and their dependents with competitive monthly premiums and flexible spending accounts.
- Reduced work week for all staff, with half-day closures on Fridays, year-round.
- Minimum of four weeks of paid time off and a week-long year-end office closure.
- Retirement programs, including 401(k) matching at 5%, with access to employer-paid financial planning resources.
- In addition, the Organization may provide a discretionary contribution to employees 401(k) plans that vest over a five-year period.
- Matching gift program for charitable donations.
- Additional benefits include an employee assistance plan, an onsite fitness room, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.
Flexible / Remote (within United States)
- An entrepreneurial spirit, with an ability to strategize, test, pivot, and navigate ambiguity in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management along with an inclusive and collaborative leadership style that is appropriately humble and leverages the knowledge, networks, and expertise of partners to make good decisions and effectively advance the work.
- Self-directed and motivated working style that is resourceful and able to prioritize, multitask, meet deadlines, and thrive in an independent work environment.
- Outstanding oral and written communications with the ability to synthesize and present information via multiple mediums.
- Knowledge, networks, or experience related to economic justice, work underpinned by a racial equity and/or system change analysis, state-based policy implementation, industrial strategy, climate, manufacturing and/or any of the areas of fund engagement.
- Philanthropic experience, including portfolio development, knowledge of grantmaking and due diligence processes.
- Fundraising experience, including knowledge of funder landscape, experience managing funder relationships and success at mobilizing funds from funders that could include foundations, high net worth individuals, labor unions, etc.
- Experience managing organizations, people, budgets, and various types of risk (reputational, operational).
- At least 15 years of relevant work experience.
- Excellent health benefits with 100% employer-paid coverage.
- Respect for work-life balance, including a flexible work from home policy with a remote office stipend.
- 20 days of vacation, 10 sick days, and 13 paid holidays.
- Parental and caregiver leave options.
- 401(k) with match.
Fully Remote
- Work with the SVP of Advancement to shape strategies for reaching out to and cultivating new and existing major donors
- Meet with prospects and active donors to cultivate new gifts and steward donors
- Lead on the development and implementation of strategies to engage a variety of new donors including the corporate sector
- Ensure timely follow up with prospective and current donors by providing information, opportunities to engage, and gift acknowledgements
- Collaborate with internal teams on messaging and campaign themes
- Conduct prospect research
- Manage donor and prospect information in CRM
- Lead the development of proposals and donor reports and ensure timely submission
- Work with the Programs Team to gather information for donor reports and proposals
- Write donor correspondence
- Develop presentations and materials for prospects and donors
- Prepare briefing materials in advance of donor meetings and events
- Support event planning and logistics; partner with Programs Team to develop and implement funder briefings – both virtual and in-person
- Work with the Leadership and Development teams to manage event invitations and registration lists
- Secure event sponsorships
- Identify opportunities for Schott participation in conference sessions and support session proposal process
- Other duties as assigned by the SVP of Advancement.
- A minimum of 5 years of fundraising experience
- A strategic thinker who knows how to get things done; results-oriented and motivated by clear objectives
- Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as a part of a team and ability to respond adeptly to rapidly changing priorities and to work well under pressure
- Demonstrated success related to major gifts fundraising
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience in using a donor/prospect management system
- Experience in planning and/or supporting fundraising events
- Creativity, flexibility, and sound judgment
- Effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with diverse constituents, including board members, philanthropists, foundation staff, donors, and partners across varied geographies. A team player who can add value to the Schott team beyond his/her/their area of expertise
- Outstanding organizational skills, including managing own work, and the ability to move work from concept to implementation and completion
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and experience working with Salesforce a plus
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
Ithaca, NY
Kansas City, MO
- Fully embrace KCFAA’s three-part mission as a presenter, educator, and unifier.
- Develop and maintain a strong collaborative relationship with the Chief Artistic Officer – working with them to develop a broad programmatic presence across the community.
- Lead the process of development and drive implementation of KCFAA’s strategic plan, identifying opportunities for innovation and improving the long-term financial sustainability of KCFAA through stewardship of organizational resources.
- Effectively forge important relationships externally, including funders and current/potential arts partners, as well as with the leadership and staff of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre in New York.
- Oversee and expand income streams, including both earned and contributed revenue.
- In partnership with the Director of Development, develop and lead KCFAA’s fund-raising efforts.
- Develop and maintain a positive and productive working culture that will enhance the staff’s ability to do their best work.
- Work closely with the Board of Directors and Advisory Board to engage their skills and commitments to governance and advocacy.
- Maintain effective relationships with venue partners, local school districts, and the City, which owns the organization’s studio/office space.
- Oversee all organizational, financial, and business affairs.
- A cover letter of no more than 1.5 pages describing why this post is attractive to the applicant and what will make them a potentially strong leader for KCFAA.
- Resumé or CV.
- Names of four professional references, including email and phone contact information (recommendation letters are not required).
- Each file should have the applicant’s name included as part of the file name and submitted as separate .pdf documents.
LaPorte, Indiana
Los Altos, California
Los Angeles, CA
- Assess organizational needs and set annual budgets, revenue goals, performance metrics, and expected outcomes for all teams;
- In partnership with the President and CEO, develop clear strategic objectives and operating plans for the development department and team;
- Provide leadership to develop and improve fundraising knowledge and expertise across the organization, including staff, Board, volunteer groups, and LAPL;
- Implement new, donor-centric processes and best practices to increase efficiency, donor engagement, and revenue generation.
- Manage and support the development team with an emphasis on mentoring and professional development;
- Establish overall performance objectives and set expectations, performance metrics, and quality outcomes for direct reports in alignment with organizational mission and goals;
- Revise team structure and job descriptions as needed and within budget parameters;
- Ensure an environment of trust, respect, openness, and collaboration.
- Develop strategic, multi-year fundraising plans to diversify revenue and expand the donor base;
- Personally manage and steward a portfolio of key individual and institutional funders;
- Lead efforts to grow revenue across income categories:
- Work with Director of Major and Planned Giving to identify major donor prospects as well as to develop and implement individual cultivation plans;
- Bring new thinking and best practices to attracting, stewarding, and retaining individual donors capable of giving six and seven-figure gifts;
- Implement best-practice donor stewardship and moves management tools and strategies.
- Work with the Director of Membership and Annual Giving to identify new opportunities in giving campaigns and structures;
- Support the implementation of current, market-leading tools and methods to steward and grow annual giving and membership groups.
- Support the Sr. Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations in continuing to strengthen current relationships and build upon the LFLA’s capacity to attract new foundation and institution prospects;
- Assist the Corporate and Foundation Relations team in developing new corporate engagement and sponsorship opportunities and strategies.
- In partnership with the President and CEO, support and engage LFLA Board Members and the Development Committee of the Board in their fundraising efforts;
- Support the Director of Council Relations in managing the relationships with The Council and finding new and creative ways to advance their work on behalf of the LFLA.
- Work with the Advancement Services team to establish systems and processes that support consistent and effective donor engagement from identification through stewardship, including improving and maintaining accurate and useable donor data and mailing lists, donor and prospect research, gift acknowledgement and recognition, donor engagement, donor cultivation, moves management, portfolio management, and donor stewardship;
- Implement stewardship tools and strategies to ensure donors receive frequent, personalized attention;
- Develop and improve development infrastructure – including business processes, systems, policies, and tools – to maximize efficiency and support current and future growth.
- A minimum of 10 to 12 years of successful, donor-facing development experience, inclusive of major gifts, corporate and foundation relations, special events, membership and annual giving, and planned and/or endowment giving
- Previous experience in a leadership position – ideally VP, Senior Director, Chief Development Officer or similar – with responsibility for fundraising programs, teams, operations, and results
- Experience working effectively and collaboratively with a Board of Directors or similar volunteer leadership group
- Track record of creativity and innovation in meeting or exceeding fundraising goals and objectives
- Depth of understanding of fundraising tools, strategies, best practices, and current trends/dynamics across revenue categories
- Collaborative management style and ability to reduce silos and ensure cross-functional cooperation
- Talent for building, managing, supporting, and retaining teams to achieve their highest potential
- Strong familiarity with donor database systems and ability to provide leadership to data management, analysis, tracking and reporting practices, as well as gift processing and acknowledgments
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentations
- Budget and financial management experience in an organization of comparable size and complexity and ability to manage budgets, project revenue, and control costs
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners
- Ability to multitask and remain organized amidst multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines
- Previous development experience in an arts or cultural institution and/or community-based direct service organization
- Existing connections to individual and institutional funders and experience stewarding relationships with high-net-worth individuals
- Knowledge/History with Raiser’s Edge or other Blackbaud-based fundraising system
- Ability to organize and execute the logistics of events and programs, including materials, information, and people power to optimize efficiency
- Knowledge of/experience with planned giving and/or endowment funding programs
- Fluency in social media applications and knowledge of digital fundraising
- Demonstrated passion for and commitment to the LFLA’s work and mission
- Cultural competence and understanding of the diverse needs, experiences, and contributions of the people and communities the LFLA and LAPL engages and serves
- High level of professional maturity, emotional intelligence, empathy, and self-awareness
- Personal warmth and ability to build trust and rapport with a diverse range of people and groups
- Demonstrated commitment to prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
- Creative thinker, intellectually curious, optimistic problem solve
- Energy, passion, and dynamism as a public face and voice for the LFLA’s and the LAPL’s mission and programs
- High Achievement. We set high bars for performance.
- Accountability. Each of us is responsible for our individual and team outcomes.
- Empathy. Our work is defined by caring for others.
- Learning. Learning enables growth.
- Curiosity. Brave, bold questions help us evolve.
- Adaptability. We welcome change.
- Partnerships. We do our work by building bridges.
- Collaboration. Respect and communication build successful teams.
Louisville, KY
Mountain View, CA (remote possible)
New York, NY
- Grants process coordination
- Program support
- Communications, research and Institutional Learning
- Coordinate the team’s grantmaking process, including entering information into the grants database.
- Managing team grantmaking calendar to ensure a smooth grantmaking process, including communicating schedules with grantees.
- Support “due diligence” in reviews of grant proposals and applicant organizations, including determining where additional information is needed from the applicant.
- Coordinate grantee reporting process, including scheduling and documenting grantee reporting calls.
- Liaise with Grants Management and the program team, serving as a compliance checkpoint to ensure that grantmaking stays within yearly budgets.
- Develop familiarity with the Wellspring Grants Manual. Serve as a team resource on policies and procedures.
- Work closely with program staff to support grantees across diverse themes and portfolios, both within the United States and globally. This may include:
- Assist program staff with analyzing and summarizing grant proposals and drafting grant recommendations.
- Assist program staff with tracking grantee work and outcomes, including reviewing reports, participating in meetings with grantees, and reading and tracking news and research that relates to the work.
- Participate in grant meetings and site visits, take notes, and ensure follow-up.
- Represent Wellspring at external meetings and conferences with partners, funders, and field leaders, including domestic and international travel. o Contribute to strategic plans, and the program team’s learning agenda.
- Draft and edit grant evaluations and recommendations.
- When necessary, work in collaboration with the Administrative Assistant to provide logistical and coordination support for program related activities.
- Support the Program Director and the team with consultant procurement and selection process(es).
- Support the Program Director as needed with overall program needs.
- Research and prepare donor education materials and other information for Wellspring internal use, including presentation slides and regular donor updates.
- Conduct research related to field developments, potential grantees, and other topics requested by the program team. Write short memos and issue briefs.
- Convey information effectively through written and visual materials (i.e. graphics, memos, and slides, etc.).
- Manage updates to senior leadership, including by collecting newsworthy items, grantee updates, and consulting with program officers on content edits.
- Prepare, proofread, and edit written work as requested.
- Recommend and implement improvements to team systems and work within project management platforms.
- Participate on internal Wellspring advisory groups, task forces, and processes; as needed.
- Familiarity with and strong commitment to women’s rights and gender justice, including in the Global South.
- Knowledge of a range of human rights and social justice issues, including in the Global South.
- Familiarity with and strong commitment to racial justice.
- Master’s degree in related field highly preferred or equivalent experience, required.
- Three to six years working in or with a feminist, human rights, or social justice organization.
- Excellent and demonstrated English-language writing and editing skills.
- Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese; highly preferred.
- Strong research, analytic and organizational abilities.
- Working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience working with quantitative information, budgets and databases.
- Ability to remain flexible, work independently and as a team player, and manage one’s own time.
- Ability to handle confidential donor information with integrity and complete discretion.
- Willingness to learn, be open to new ideas, and have fun.
- Understands and values social justice, including racial and gender equity as an organizational operating principle – and is committed to continued learning on issues related to race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Experience working in a grantmaking organization.
- Experience working or studying in the Global South.
- A resumé;
- thoughtful cover letter, including how you became aware of this opportunity (i e. job • portal, referral, etc.) and salary minimum requirements
- one writing sample (no less than 3 and no more than 5 pages, attached in PDF format).
Northern California
- Work with the President and CEO to reflect the organization’s vision for racial equity throughout the breadth of NCG programming and offerings.
- Manage the organization’s annual Racial Equity Action Planning process including coordinating data collection that affirms progress toward desired outcomes and maintaining the plan’s integration with the 5-year strategic vision.
- Work with the various staff teams to ensure the greatest reasonable alignment of the diverse programming, activities, trainings, and member experiences that constitute NCG’s core offerings.
- Contribute to a stronger field of practice by building meaningful relationships and partnerships that leverage the value NCG adds to the philanthropic ecosystem.
- Work in partnership with Senior Director of Public Affairs to support values-aligned communications and narrative strategies.
- Speak publicly and in key audiences about equity and justice on behalf of NCG.
- Coordinate activities that ground the organization’s equity emphasis, including internal planning and staff retreats.
- Support team and culture building activities that help the organization navigate the challenges of hybrid operation.
- Identify technical, cultural, and financial resources that will contribute to a more cohesive organizational function in pursuit of its equity objectives.
- Manage internal processes which integrate staff work experience with visioning and goal setting for each team member.
- Oversee the portfolio of equity and justice-focused programs, initiatives, and services for which NCG is well known, including but not limited to the Racial Equity Action Institute, Foundations of Racial Equity, New Grantmakers Institute, and Rising Leaders Cohort.
- Consult with the President and CEO, NCG staff, members, and experts in the field to conceptualize program offerings reflective of and responsive to strategic equity and justice organizational goals, as well as emergent issues.
- Work closely with members and experts in the field to develop, publicize, and disseminate the robust set of equity and social justice resources and tools that advance member engagement and impact.
- Support in the planning and organizing of NCG’s signature programs, including the Annual Conference, Corporate Philanthropy Institute, and others, to ensure that equity and justice considerations are well-integrated.
- Supervise team members in delivery of NCG’s offerings including the Manager of Equity and Practice.
- Strategist’s mind with clear praxis to move from vision to action. Anticipates the evolving needs of the organization and thinks 3 (or more) steps ahead to develop solutions that achieve desired goals.
- Racial equity experience, skills, and values. Expert on the ways that race, gender, and other identities intersect with inequitable policies.
- Inclusive leadership, management, and relational organizer. Builds authentic relationships with a diversity of staff, members, stakeholders, and movement partners based on mutual trust and respect, especially across lines of difference.
- Organized and self-directed. Demonstrated ability to build systems that support diverse work styles to stay on course to mission.
- Emotionally intelligent and a collaborative manager. Self-aware and reflective, able to read and respond appropriately to the energy in a room. Delegates skillfully, holding the team accountable and acknowledging growing edges (in self and others).
- Proven culture and organizational development skills. Demonstrated capacity to project manage cross-cutting organizational development activities.
- Project management experience and success, demonstrating the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage complex, multidimensional projects to successful completion within desired timeframes and to define goals.
- Proven experience and a demonstrated approach for taking a vision to implementation.
- Minimum seven years of successful and related work experience, preferably working in the philanthropic, nonprofit, or government sectors. Strong alignment to the values and mission of NCG and clear commitment to the principles of social justice and racial equity.
- Stellar interpersonal skills with a collaborative style and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of diverse stakeholders.
- Experience managing staff or high value volunteers to ensure the necessary support, motivation, and development to meet goals.
- Located in northern California with the ability to travel throughout the region, as necessary.
- Appreciation for a collegial and learning work environment and capacity to manage, inspire, and develop staff.
- Technical acumen across Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook with the ability to learn and adapt quickly to virtual communications and collaborative applications.
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Vacation, Sick and Holiday pay
- 403b Voluntary Plan
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Staff Development and Wellness Funds
Norwell, MA
Philadelphia, PA
- Demonstrated administrative experience and understanding of the changing landscape of education.
- Ability to build upon the successes of PAI to create and execute its mission and vision.
- A motivational leader who understands the importance of empowering staff to achieve their best.
- Demonstrated commitment to building strong relationships with funders, educational leaders and other organizations.
- Experience attracting, mentoring, and retaining high caliber staff and leaders.
- Ability to foster robust engagement and partnerships with the wider community, including current and prospective funders, schools and organizations.
- Excellent listening, verbal/written communication, and public speaking skills.
- Possess strong fiscal management skills.
- A warm, approachable individual who is fully engaged with both internal and external communities and holds a positive outlook for the future.
Poughkeepsie, New York
Remote
• Learning. We believe that organizational excellence and effectiveness are driven by a commitment to ongoing learning. • Knowledge. We believe information of all kinds — including data, research and lived experience — is essential to the ability to lead, set sound strategies, and solve problems. • Respect. We value and consider each other in all our interactions. • Collaboration. We believe in creating solutions together, harnessing the ideas, knowledge, and experience of a wide range of individuals and institutions to create the best results. • Equity. We believe inclusion and representation matter and that the input and voices of those most impacted by issues and decisions are needed to create the healthy, thriving communities at the core of our mission. Read CFLeads Racial Equity Statement – CFLeads.
Position Overview Reporting to the President & CEO, the Director of Fund Development and Marketing sets and guides the overall vision and strategy for all the organization’s development and marketing. This includes working collaboratively with the team to establish fundraising goals, and leading the organization’s prospecting, grant writing, and grant reporting to foundations, corporate entities, and federal agencies. This individual also oversees CFLeads’ marketing efforts, working effectively with the Communications and Digital Marketing Manager, including website, emails, digital media, print collateral, and public relations outreach. The Director is responsible for executing CFLeads’ communications plan; developing and maintaining CFLeads’ organizational brand; the creation of communications content; development of communications calendars and processes; managing the production of all external materials and publications; and overseeing all major communications-related projects. Key Responsibilities Fund Development • Advance strategies that connect the organization to local and national foundations, corporations, individual giving and public entities. • Lead the creation and execution of the organization’s strategic fund development/fundraising plan. • Research and steward relationships with new donors. • Manage grant writing efforts to private foundations, corporations, businesses and public agencies. • Cultivate new partners and sponsors and prioritize funding opportunities. • Coordinate special events that generate revenue and relationships with existing and potential funders. • Lead special fundraising events and campaigns, including CFleads’ annual solicitation. • Coordinate with program team members to ensure and report on the organization’s fulfillment of funded objectives. • Develop earned income streams in collaboration with CFLeads team leaders. • Partner with the finance department to sustain efficient, effective, and transparent financial tracking and reporting processes. • Engage existing and prospective Board members. • Participate in the Development and Communications Committee. • Work with the team to manage effective grants management, Salesforce CRM, project management and other communication systems. • Collaborate with the team to ensure accurate information in grant applications/reports. Communications • Manage the Communications team and consultants, including CFLeads’ Communications and Digital Marketing Manager. Supervising all related work, including overall branding and messaging, targeted marketing, social media management, event PR and media outreach to broaden awareness of our organization and engage partners in meaningful ways. • Set and lead the realization of annual and multi-year advancement and communications plan and goals to increase knowledge and awareness of CFLeads, its mission, activities, and the value of its work. • Develop corresponding grants/communications calendar and other systems for implementation and monitoring. • Work to build awareness and support in the form of financial support, strategic partnerships, and in-kind resources. • Oversee marketing in the form of earned media, e-blasts social media, website, collateral, brand, and other visual external facing materials/platforms/communications. • Cultivate new partners and sponsors via communications and marketing to generate awareness and support. • Responds flexibly to other emerging needs as needed. Desired Skills and Attributes • Strategic thought leader with a proven track record of success in fund development. • Experience developing and implementing communications and marketing strategies. • Savvy interpersonal skills and highly collaborative. • Excellent grammar and writing skills. • Familiarity with AP style. • Energized by CFLeads’ mission and values. • Team player with a strong capacity to work independently. • Flexibility and comfort managing tasks and projects with a small team that travels frequently. • Positive attitude, a customer-service orientation, and a demonstrated ability to thrive working in a nimble, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field, Master’s degree preferred. • Minimum 7 years of experience in communications and fund development. • At least 5 years of experience working in nonprofit communications. • Experience within community foundations and the field of philanthropy desirable. • Copy editing experience preferred. • Strong knowledge and appreciation of grammar and writing mechanics. • Ability to think about communications strategically and tactically. • Basic understanding of WordPress, Salesforce, and email communications systems.
CFLeads is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. CFLeads is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Caroline Merenda at cmerenda@cfleads.org. How To Apply Submit resume and cover letter describing prior experience to Caroline Merenda, Chief of Staff at cmerenda@cfleads.orgRemote
- Develop the overall fundraising and stewardship strategy for the Program Team’s place-based work — our Local Philanthropy Partnerships and Startup Studio — across diverse revenue streams: major gifts from foundations, individuals, and corporate support
- Define and meet fundraising goals for the each place-based project
- Prepare Chief Investment Officer, and leaders and board members of our startup organizations, for fundraising, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Lead in preparation efforts for major fundraising meetings and solicitations; build new external relationships as appropriate, thoughtfully advancing complex partnerships and demonstrating excellent presentation and communication skills to connect prospects to the missions of the American Journalism Project and our place-based partners and projects.
- Provide leadership throughout prospecting, cultivation and stewardship efforts, ensuring every element of engagement is strongly executed towards securing revenue; work with team to oversee the execution of deliverables such as proposals and reports
- Work across our Program and Advancement Teams to oversee the coordination of information with our Advancement Team’s systems for gift solicitation, management, reporting, and stewardship
- Assist with our startups’ board development and management; act as a key liaison to the boards on fundraising
- Manage and mentor a team of currently 1 FTE, as well as managing any fundraising consultants and vendors
- Act as interim head of development for our startups and work with the team on recruiting, hiring and onboarding startup staff, particularly development leadership
- Strategic leader: You thrive at understanding and navigating through complexity and setting clear strategy and prioritization. You love to see a complex problem and come up with a clear solution.
- Excellent communicator: You excel at written and verbal communication. You are able to effectively communicate strategy and distill impact in a way that can inspire external stakeholders.
- Goal and mission-oriented: You live and breathe our overall fund goals. You manage against personal goals regularly. You manage and track yourself to goals consistently, but you also think holistically about how we are bringing in new support.
- Collaborative and agile: You love people and you are the kind of person that brings energy to a meeting. You excel at collaborating across teams without direct authority. You see fundraising as a team sport and leverage others appropriately. You bring others into your thinking on how to advance leads.
- Fundraising experience: An ideal candidate would have significant philanthropic experience, a demonstrated track-record of seeking and securing six- to eight-figure gifts, and tangible experience expanding and cultivating existing donor relationships over time. Knowledge and experience in the field of journalism are preferred.
- Committed mentor: You are ready to provide guidance and advice to the passionate, emerging leaders on your team and within our grantee organizations. You provide encouragement and frank, honest, and constructive feedback. You take initiative in the mentorship relationship, but allow the mentee to take responsibility for their growth, development, and career planning.
- Systems-thinker and pattern-spotter: Our goals are cross-organizational and very little can be accomplished without the input and collaboration of others. You love working across teams, spotting patterns, and facilitating processes that enable effective collaboration.
- Committed to equity: You bring experience of managing across lines of difference. You’ve worked with organizations led by BIPOC and/or nonprofits that have a track record of serving diverse communities and bring a fluency that has been shaped by those experiences.
- Bold and mission-oriented: You wake up every day terrified about the future of local news in our country but boldly optimistic that we can reimagine our country’s local news infrastructure. You work with urgency to get us there faster.
- Ready to travel if needed but also excited to work for a remote organization: We are a fully virtual team. However, travel is occasionally needed to achieve the overall objectives of this role.
- Fun and supportive: We are working hard to reimagine the future of local news and our mission is vitally important to the future of our country. We also love the people we work with and love to laugh.
Remote
remote based out of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of 100 – 150 major gift donors and prospects and capable of giving $10,000 + annually
- Partner with regionally based current and former advisory and fiduciary board members to deepen relationships throughout the Rockies
- Establish a framework for increased annual fundraising results to include securing new $10,000 annual gifts and growing the gift size of current donors to 6-figures
- Lead Rockies Advisory Board engagement activities related to fundraising and participate in board development activities together with field leadership
- Qualify current and prospective donors to develop an active portfolio of 100 – 150 people capable of making major gift level commitments (defined as giving a minimum of $10,000 annually).
- Create and implement personalized cultivation/briefing/ask strategies for all assigned prospects, based on philanthropic focus to enhance philanthropic giving to Audubon.
- Coordinate and guide program leaders and volunteers to help them effectively carry out their responsibilities related to fundraising.
- Fully brief volunteers, executives, and program staff for all interactions with donors, including research information, goals of meeting and talking points.
- Regularly review portfolio and planned strategies with VP, Development, conservation professionals, and others to align prospects interests with emerging priorities.
- Develop prospect pipeline and continually strive to identify and engage new donors.
- Develop and maintain a deep knowledge of local, state, and national priority projects and core initiatives.
- Help advance the skills of other fundraising staff as a leader and mentor on the development team.
- Using the fundraising database (Salesforce), create and record timely reports on all donor interactions.
- Help in the identification of new local, state, and national board members.
- Adhere to the highest ethical standards, demonstrate empathetic disposition and perseverance, reflect optimistic and positive attitude, and convey sensitivity to the needs of donors.
- Other job-related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of ten years of client portfolio management experience, either in the non-profit sector or a transferable field (sales, marketing, communications, etc.). An equivalent combination of education and work experience will also be considered.
- Ability to lead and motivate partners within a matrixed organization to achieve results.
- Experience with complex organizations that have a reputation for strategic thinking, organizational excellence, and bold action.
- Demonstrated track record of forming donor relationships that result in annual gifts in the five and six- figure range, and experience soliciting multi-year commitments and seven-figure gifts preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as to be self-directed with a high degree of accountability.
- Skilled at working cross-functionally with stakeholders, as well as high-level volunteers and boards.
- Ability to manage projects, establish and monitor priorities, maintain flexibility, and meet deadlines with little direct supervision.
- Ability to drive, manage and delegate project work; establish and monitor priorities and maintain flexibility while meeting deadlines.
- Excellent strategic thinking, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
- Outstanding stewardship and relationship management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required; experience with fundraising databases (e.g. Salesforce) is preferred.
- Commitment to further Audubon’s efforts to create a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment.
- Interest, understanding and commitment to the conservation of birds, other wildlife and their habitat is critical; as is the ability to communicate Audubon’s mission, goals, and programs effectively and with the highest professional standards.
- Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time.
Saint Paul, MN
- Coordination and execution of technical and programmatic activities in Salesforce for our primary grant programs (Community Innovations, Bush Fellowship Program, Ecosystems), in close partnership with the Program Operations Coordinator, Program Operations Officers and Grantmaking Coordinator.
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- Train and support employees and partners to understand and correctly enter information into our grantmaking data system and other data collection systems.
- Ensure data fidelity and alignment with our program workflow/design.
- Create and monitor reports and dashboards to ensure program data is recorded in the grantmaking data system.
- Technical and administrative coordination of programmatic activities in Salesforce.
- Provide general organizational and administrative support for the Program Operations team. Manage operational tasks, including maintaining, refining and documenting processes.
- Provide back up and support for key grants administration tasks, in close collaboration with the Grants Administrator.
- Work closely with the IT Strategy and Solutions Manager on changes and new features within Salesforce to support program goals.
- Participate as a member of the Foundation’s internal Salesforce team.
- Participate in cross-foundation work, backing up and supporting other teams as needed.
- Actively demonstrate core organizational values in performing all duties.
- At least three years’ experience in an office environment working with complex data systems. Significant familiarity with Salesforce or another CRM as a proficient end user.
- Project Management training or certification a plus.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, with experience engaging and supporting a broad and varied group of people. Comfort working with all levels of organizations. Highly approachable.
- Experience training and coaching in groups and one-to-one settings.
- Passionate about how data can help improve program design and implementation.
- Demonstrated resourcefulness and a proactive thinker.
- Comfort with and ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Willingness to take on new opportunities and challenges with curiosity, energy and enthusiasm.
- Organized and highly detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and keep varied tasks and projects moving simultaneously. Excellent, timely follow up with others, seeking input or asking for help as needed. An active problem solver.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Able to work independently with minimal direction.
- Able to effectively work with people from a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and cultural backgrounds.
Southeastern United States
- Create and execute strategic and comprehensive development and donor communications plans to engage, retain and grow individual donors and create a diverse funding portfolio
- Guide and ensure the success of the organization’s immediate, short-term and long-term fundraising goals
- Grant writing, grant follow up and evaluation, in collaboration with the Director of Strategic and Programmatic Development (DSP)
- Prepare SOPs and templates for SAAFON’s development work, in collaboration with the team
- Prospect identification, cultivation and solicitations for development and fundraising:
- Create and execute plans for Institutional Giving, Planned Giving, Fundraising, Foundation, Individual, Government, and Corporate funders and prospects for current and potential revenue
- Directly solicit major gifts, and partner with senior staff on donor engagement opportunities
- Maintaining & monitoring relationships with SAAFON’s funders and potential funders; and engaging in regular communication with funders through individual meetings, conferences, and other events
- Track portfolio activity, communication and progress and create reports to reflect portfolio activity and performance
- Anchor conversation, creativity, thought leadership and implementation of approaches to SAAFON’s financial health, stability, and resilience
- Work with our CRM to help manage and track donors and donations
- Alongside other members of SAAFON’s leadership, maintain a systems-view of SAAFON’s direction, culture, and management: offering vision, guidance, and leadership, with humility and support of a “leader-full” movement culture
- Lead the development and maintenance of an overall vision, plan, and calendar for SAAFON’s development and funding
- Ensure that development and fundraising are conducted in alignment with SAAFON’s goals and values
- Monitor SAAFON’s position in the overall funding “ecosystem” around Black agrarianism, agroecology, and sustainable farming
- Represent SAAFON in appropriate external spaces (e.g., with movement partners and collaborators; at conferences; in external committees, etc.)– noting that SAAFON’s external representation is shared amongst the entire staff depending on the specific opportunity, staff capacity, and relevant expertise and experience
- Work with other members of the team on editorial direction, writing, design, production, and the creation and distribution of print and electronic materials related to development and fundraising
- Partner with Communications staff to identify and maintain alignment in SAAFON’s narrative strategies, values, and work with regards to development and fundraising
- Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university or substantial related work experience
- Minimum of three years of experience in a fundraising position, with strong preference for:
- Experience at the level of manager
- Proficiency with sponsorship solicitation
- Proven track record of successful fundraising and development for a mid-sized organization
- Previous examples of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals
- Experience with membership-based/grassroots fundraising
- Experience fundraising with, for, and from BIPOC-led institutions
- Experience with both individual and institutional fundraising
- Familiarity of all aspects of donor life cycle with 5-figure-plus gifts from individuals
- Knowledge of communications and marketing techniques, with preference for work experience in the areas of development, communications, or nonprofit marketing
- Knowledge of, and relationships with, high-end fundraising community
- Knowledge of both national and local (Southern) funders preferred
- Superior attention to detail
- Experience using Salesforce and/or other similar CRMs
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office programs, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Publisher
- Experience with MailChimp and Constant Contact or equivalent email management systems
- Expertise in using social media (including Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter) as fundraising tools
- Track record of successfully growing a fundraising pipeline
- Interest in mentoring other staff and volunteers in fundraising, and ability to help create a culture of philanthropy throughout an organization
- Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills
- Emotional intelligence and deep listening skills
- Proof of right to work in the United States
- Proven success in developing and implementing appeals through both traditional and emerging methodologies strongly preferred
- Personal solicitation experience
- Familiarity/experience with sustainable/organic/afro/agroecological movements
- Deep experience working in the US South/Southern Black context
- Experience in group facilitation and coordination
- Demonstrated ability to plan and execute small donor cultivation events
Washington D.C. Metro Area or remote in the Southern U.S. states of GA, AL, MS, LA, TN, NC, SC, or VA
- Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of assigned program areas, including current issues and key stakeholders and organizations, and a clear understanding of how they fit into the Foundation’s interests
- Engage experts in the field, policymakers, and those with experience in the criminal and youth justice system at all levels to assess opportunities for improvement and change, and shape the Foundation’s program strategy
- Cultivate relationships with researchers and experts in the field, other grantmakers, and policymakers to help determine productive and innovative approaches that can lead to reform and improvement
- Design strategy via policy papers or reflection memos that determine a programmatic direction for the grantmaking strategy
- Seek out potential grantees, work with them to develop projects, and review and evaluate grant applications
- Provide oversight to proposals and all external communications related to projects in their portfolio
- Conduct site visits to and hold meetings with grantees and potential grantees, and the consequent travel, as an integral part of the position
- Keep abreast of and monitor their portfolios and any grant-related issues, and carefully review and undertake timely approval of grant reports
- Consider the needs of the field and grantees, as appropriate, hosting grantee-related convenings on strategic matters of relevance to the field
- Periodically review and report on the overall effectiveness of the program area, mainly through the development of memos
- Maintain a system to assess progress and undertake periodic reviews of the portfolio by outside experts
- Attend Board of Directors and other appropriate Foundation meetings to support recommendations, make presentations, and provide information
- Play a leadership role in the field of youth and adult criminal justice and philanthropy
- Engage the larger community and participate in joint efforts and affinity groups of foundations
- Seek to engage, influence, and expand grantmaking in the program area and work closely with the Communications team to promote local progress and issues in the field
- Personal or professional experience in one of the Public Welfare Foundation’s jurisdictions in the South, specifically Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, or one of the neighboring states (Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, or Tennessee)
- Knowledge of the systemic and historical underpinnings of the justice system in the Deep South and their impact on communities of color
- Understanding of the culture tied to building relationships and trust in the Deep South
- Demonstrated experience taking risks and implementing grantmaking or aligned programming models that are nimble and responsive to the needs of the community being served
- Leadership of a program, team, portfolio, or initiative that has demonstrated an ongoing positive impact based on government, advocacy, policy reforms, and community activism (Note: This experience in criminal legal reform is ideal, but it may be demonstrated in other related areas.)
- Experience developing and implementing a theory of change related to an issue faced by underserved communities
- Passionate belief that the answers come from the people closest to the problems and experience in thoughtful collaboration with impacted communities
- Inclusive, thoughtful leadership skills, with a natural ability to engage with partners
- Strong ability to maintain current relationships with key partners throughout the region while simultaneously developing new partnerships
- Excellent skills in communicating in writing, verbally, and interpersonally with the ability to act as an external representative of the Foundation; proficient in communicating effectively with diverse audiences to translate complex information
- Leadership style engrained with humility, patience, and keen listening skills
- Unquestioned integrity, ethics, discretion, and values
- Demonstrate the emotional intelligence necessary to know when to push and innovate, with an unwavering commitment to maximizing impact
- Track record of engaging in strategic, analytical, and critical thinking
- A considerate partner with a creative approach to problem-solving
- Determined commitment to and competence in building relationships, working with diverse staff and being a positive contributor to the team culture
- Solid judgment, critical thinking skills, a sense of teamwork, and community
- Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail
- If remote, one of the following states: Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, or
- If in the Washington, DC Metro Area (including Virginia or Maryland), they would work from the Public Welfare Foundation office on a hybrid schedule, two days per week in the office and three days remotely.
Washington, D.C.
- Commitment to HRC’s mission; knowledge of and a passion for the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
- Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in individual fundraising, with emphasis on major gifts, political fundraising, and stewardship.
- Proven track record of positively influencing both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives and delivering philanthropic growth for a mission-based organization. Experience with the challenges of working across a large organization and broad, diverse network of stakeholders.
- Five or more years of management experience and the ability to lead and motivate large teams. Ability to recruit, evaluate, and develop professionals and contribute to the ongoing fostering of a results-oriented, multiracial/multicultural workforce. Track record of maintaining best practices, clear goals, and shared accountability.
- Demonstrated success in developing the case for support, aligning organizational needs with funder interests, and developing and executing strategic, innovative fundraising plans to grow revenue and exceed goals. Demonstrated experience cultivating, training, building relationships with, and working in collaboration with executives, senior staff, and board leaders on development-related activities, providing them with quality support and intelligence and increasing their comfort with and success in fundraising.
- Demonstrated ability to strategically move individuals and foundations, across the spectrum of prospect development. Substantial experience helping lead high-dollar leadership giving, political bundling operations, and political action committee/candidate fundraising.
- Experience working with strategies for identifying and cultivating the next generation of major gift donors.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate data into decision-making and strategy development.
- Ability to assist with department-wide budget development and experience with revenue forecasts.
- Flexibility with work schedule; this position requires evening and weekend work.
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, including weekends
- Bachelor’s degrees (or equivalent in work experience) in business, management or nonprofit management, political science, or related field.
Winston-Salem, NC
- Stewardship
- Integrity
- Fairness and Justice
- Dignity and Equity
- Civic Participation
- Excellence
- Sustainability
- Collaboration
Winston-Salem, NC
- Stewardship
- Integrity
- Fairness and Justice
- Dignity and Equity
- Civic Participation
- Excellence
- Sustainability
- Collaboration
Winstron-Salem
- Stewardship
- Dignity and Equity
- Sustainability
- Integrity
- Civic Participation
- Collaboration
- Fairness and Justice
- Excellence