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The Organization – Mission Graduates

Mission Graduates is a nonprofit organization in San Francisco, dedicated to establishing a college education as an expectation and goal for every child, thereby allowing them to find a fulfilling career and call San Francisco home. Through a range of after school, summer, and now virtual programs, Mission Graduates supports literacy, academic success, and socio-emotional learning for students and their families from kindergarten through the beginning of their careers.

For the last 50 years, Mission Graduates has built a strong community by creating educational achievement and community change. Starting in 1972 in a small classroom at St. John’s Episcopal Church, they now serve students and families with their multifaceted programming at 12 school sites and five unique programs. They have worked with tens of thousands of San Francisco students to make college dreams a reality for Latinx, Black, and immigrant students. This year alone, they are serving nearly 5,000 students and families.

In 2019-2020, Mission Graduates affiliated students received nine times more scholarship awards than the average American student. The average scholarship amount per student is $3,852, compared to $35,916.00 for Mission Graduates students. Nearly 100% (99.5%) of eligible Mission Graduates students applied to either FAFSA or Dream Act, compared to the national average of 56%.

Position Overview

THIS POSITION IS HYBRID, WHICH MEANS THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL NEED TO WORK FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE A MINIMUM OF TWO DAYS A WEEK.

ABOUT MISSION GRADUATES

Mission Graduates is a nonprofit organization in San Francisco, dedicated to establishing a college education as an expectation and goal for every child, thereby allowing them to find a fulfilling career and call San Francisco home. Through a range of after school, summer, and now virtual programs, Mission Graduates supports literacy, academic success, and socio-emotional learning for students and their families from kindergarten through the beginning of their careers.

For the last 50 years, Mission Graduates has built a strong community by creating educational achievement and community change. Starting in 1972 in a small classroom at St. John’s Episcopal Church, they now serve students and families with their multifaceted programming at 12 school sites and five unique programs. They have worked with tens of thousands of San Francisco students to make college dreams a reality for Latinx, Black, and immigrant students. This year alone, they are serving nearly 5,000 students and families.

In 2019-2020, Mission Graduates affiliated students received nine times more scholarship awards than the average American student. The average scholarship amount per student is $3,852, compared to $35,916.00 for Mission Graduates students. Nearly 100% (99.5%) of eligible Mission Graduates students applied to either FAFSA or Dream Act, compared to the national average of 56%.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) sets bold fundraising targets and leads both development and marketing/communications staff to successfully meet those goals, including a three-year strategic growth capital campaign, and oversees individual, institutional (foundations), corporate, and special event fundraising. The CDO serves as an ambassador for Mission Graduates by effectively inspiring, educating, and engaging a diverse stakeholder community in service of Mission Graduates’ mission.

For more information, please visit https://www.missiongraduates.org

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer. This role has five direct reports, including the Development Director, Director of Marketing & Communications, Development Manager, Volunteer Manager, and Grant Writer.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

• Salary range is $160,000-$170,000
• Benefits include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision are 100% employer paid
  • FSAs – healthcare, dependent care, pre-tax commuter/parking benefits
  • 3% Employer Contribution + 5% Leadership Retention Employer Contribution
  • Life Insurance/AD&D
  • Employee Assistance Program is 100% employer paid
  • Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Personal
  • 14 paid holidays
• The opportunity to raise crucial funds that eliminate opportunity gaps and allow students to achieve their college dreams, in service of broader educational justice and social equity.

YOU ARE

• Visionary, optimistic leader who can build and execute the big picture in partnership with team members, Board Members, donors, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
• Collaborative and heart-centered, you delight in serving as a mentor, coach, and guide for your growing team.
• Expertise as an individual, institutional, and corporate fundraiser who is excited by the outstanding opportunities for growth at Mission Graduates.
• Process driven and goal oriented, you hold proactive accountability for yourself, your team, and your goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership, Management & Mentorship

• Lead the Development team (5 FTE) to identify, cultivate and steward strategic relationships with a diverse array of funders to meet or exceed a $2.5M annual revenue plan.
• Develop and apply a deep understanding of the mission and vision of Mission Graduates to effectively tell the story to funders, donors, and other stakeholders in the community.
• Set clear, achievable team goals and ensure staff have resources, access, and professional development opportunities to perform at high levels.
• Engage the Board of Directors in developing the plan for meeting fundraising and communication goals, and leveraging the time, talent, and generosity of board members.
• Support the CEO in sourcing, recruiting, and training new board members.
• Support and staff the Development Committee on the Board of Directors.
• Collaborate closely with the CEO as a thought partner in service of organizational goals.
• In collaboration with the Board and Executive team, execute on the organization’s strategic plan with an eye towards remaining nimble and able to take advantage of opportunities as they are presented.
• Mentor and coach members of the development team in best practices and opportunities for growth.
• Promote a learning and solutions-seeking mindset within the development team.
• Drive operational excellence by streamlining processes, optimizing workflows, and ensuring a focus on metrics and database management.

Fundraising & Communications

• In partnership with the executive team, determine appropriate fundraising targets for private philanthropy and public agencies, in accordance with the strategic plan.
• Oversee successful implementation of a $15M growth capital campaign to support the organization’s strategic plan.
• Personally oversee a portfolio of key individual and institutional supporters.
• Lead the Marketing & Communications team (1.0 FTE) to ensure that messaging and communication efforts reflect our brand positioning in all channels (website, social media, collateral, and campaigns) and drive improved results with donors, alumni, higher education partners, and early childhood leaders.
• Ensure effective internal communications strategy that enhances connection and supports Mission Graduates’ culture in multiple school sites and programs across the City of San Francisco.
• Act as editor-in-chief for internal and external communications.

Collaboration & Community Focus

• Maintain a deep understanding of the college going culture in order to proactively respond to opportunities and challenges, and position Mission Graduates as a leading solutions provider and thought leader.
• Represent Mission Graduates at major events and conferences.
• Live out the organization’s values both internally and externally.
• Contribute to the organization’s fiscal health, strategy, culture, and morale.
• Act as conduit of key insights from stakeholders to Board and senior leadership to inform organizational imperatives and priorities.

COMPETENCIES

• 10+ years of experience as a seasoned leader and manager of a team in a nonprofit organization
• 10+ years of experience cultivating, stewardship and soliciting donors for major, individual and institutional gifts
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Passion for equity, inclusion, and justice
• Ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long‐term relationships
• Strong organizational, leadership and mentoring skills
• Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives
• Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside of the organization
• Knowledge of the Bay Area fundraising landscape; preferably experience fundraising in San Francisco
• Knowledge of donor database management – preferably a detailed knowledge of Salesforce software
• Ability to construct, articulate, and implement annual strategic development plan
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Customer focus, with a donor-centric vision
• Professional and resourceful style; takes initiative, and is able to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred. CFRE designation a plus
• High energy and passion for Mission Graduates mission is essential

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES STATEMENT

“Mission Graduates believes:

• We are all lifelong learners and encourage this in those around us;
• We can create a better future for our children and our community through developing a college-going culture;
• That as a family, we must support the growth and health of the whole person;
• Engaging the entire family should be at the heart of everything we do;
• In equity – ensuring those who need our support receive it and encouraging those who are able to give to support others;
• In cultivating leaders of all ages through our own example.”

How To Apply

To apply for this position, or for additional information on the opportunity, please send a copy of your resume with a cover letter to Victoria Silverman at apply@cooksilverman.com.

The Organization – National Center for Youth Law

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the National Center for Youth Law in the search for a Chief Development Officer.

The National Center for Youth Law believes in the incredible power, agency, and wisdom of youth. For more than 50 years, the National Center for Youth Law has worked to center the voices and experiences of youth blocked from educational, health, and social well-being opportunities, particularly Black youth and youth of color, LGBTQ+ youth, disabled youth, immigrant youth, and youth in child welfare and juvenile justice systems. The National Center for Youth Law is transforming systems—classrooms, courts, the justice system, and health care spaces—to extend equity, dignity, and care for children and youth.

NCYL works strategically and collaboratively with young people and communities, co-counsel partners, community organizations, and named plaintiffs to bring impact litigation that represents broad classes of children and youth across multiple public systems. It implements policy advocacy at the federal, state, and local levels, which includes policy development, lobbying, coalition building, and community organizing. The National Center for Youth Law engages with youth, families, and communities as well as community-based organizations, state, and national advocacy organizations, government agencies, school districts, and more to advance youth-centered policies and implement practices that support child and youth well-being. NCYL is dedicated to centering the voices and experiences of children and youth in all its transformative work.

The National Center for Youth Law envisions a world in which every child thrives and has a full and fair opportunity to achieve the future they envision for themselves. Its purpose is to amplify youth power, dismantle racism and other structural inequities, and build just policies, practices, and culture that center youth. For more than 50 years, the National Center for Youth Law has worked to center the voices and experiences of youth blocked from educational, health, and social well-being opportunities, particularly Black youth and youth of color, LGBTQ youth, disabled youth, immigrant youth, and youth in child welfare and juvenile justice systems.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief Development Officer will ensure that the National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) has the financial resources needed to pursue its mission and vision. The Chief Development Officer will oversee a development program currently raising over $20 million annually from foundations, government agencies, corporations, law firms, and individuals. The Chief Development Officer will inspire NCYL supporters while educating them about NCYL’s values, impact, and work. The Chief Development Officer will nurture strong relationships among NCYL board members, staff, alumni, and supporters through meaningful fundraising efforts. The Chief Development Officer will be a mission-focused, strategic, collaborative, personable, successful leader with a history of growing diverse revenue sources, securing large foundation grants, and enhancing the philanthropic impact of non-profit organizations. This is a remote position, based in the United States.

The salary for this position is $217,505 annually.

How To Apply

All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of the National Center for Youth Law as well as the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the prospectus. A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least ten years of fundraising experience is preferred for this role as is experience in the role of Chief Development Officer at an organization of similar size and scope. The National Center for Youth Law will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to NCYL, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply.

To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1372.

The Organization – The Kresge Foundation

The Kresge Foundation is one of the top 20 private philanthropic foundations in the United States and the only one focused exclusively on expanding opportunities for people with low income in American cities. With an endowment of approximately $4 billion and a staff of over 100 employees, the foundation deploys grants and social investments across arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and community development. The foundation’s state-of-the-art headquarters maintains an array of energy-efficient, water-conserving and health-promoting systems. The foundation also operates an office in Detroit’s Midtown district.

Position Overview

About the position

The Senior Accountant & Tax Specialist is responsible for reconciling financial accounting activity and performing the day-to-day accounting and tax functions with an emphasis on its complex reporting for alternative investments. This position has the role of gaining a thorough understanding of accounting and tax matters affecting the Foundation to ensure proper planning, compliance, research, tracking, analysis and reporting. This position will support the Deputy CFO and Controller, Finance team and other internal staff as well as interact with external advisors and peer foundations.

Primary responsibilities

·       Participates in analysis of accounting and tax issues as they arise. In conjunction with external advisors, researches new and pending updates and regulations as well as assesses impact and resulting reporting requirements.

·       Provides technical expertise, reviewing and recommending procedures for compliance with financial reporting standards as well as international, federal, state and local tax regulations. Responsible for documenting accounting and tax positions and implementing processes and procedures.

·       Prepares general ledger entries, analysis and reconciliations as assigned to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

·       Assists with monthly, quarterly and yearly close process.

·       Assists with preparation for the annual audit as needed.

·       Fulfills accounting, audit and tax information requests as required.

·       Prepares all accounting and tax schedules, reconciliations and journal entries related to Forms 990-PF, 990-T and state tax filings for internal and external audit review.

·       Prepares Forms 990-PF and 990-T for internal and external review. Responds to review notes and reviews returns prior to filing.

·       Assists with tax and payout forecasts as well as preparation of all quarterly tax estimates and return extensions.

·       Responsible for the collection and follow up on all federal and state Schedule K-1’s, foreign reporting forms and all other relevant tax related information and forms.

·       Prepares state registrations, annual reports and tax exemptions.

·       Obtains U.S. Residency Certificates and foreign exemption letters as needed.

·       Tracks foreign entity elections, transactions, ownership and related information for foreign reporting forms. Reviews externally prepared foreign reporting forms prior to filing.

·       Supports the Deputy CFO and Controller during interactions with the Internal Revenue Service and State Treasury related matters.

·       Assists with investment tax analysis and entity selection process.

·       Provides back-up support to the Finance Operations Specialist role as needed.

·       Develops collaborative relationships with external audit and tax advisors and demonstrates partnership with internal departments to maximize the benefits realized from the relationships.

·       Develops processes and procedures as necessary to ensure accuracy and maintain proper internal controls. Identifies and implements opportunities for operational improvements in the accounting, audit and tax preparation processes.

·       Assists with special projects as needed.

·       Strong commitment to the Foundation’s vision and values with the ability to demonstrate that commitment in daily interactions.

Qualifications

·       Excellent analytical, writing, verbal and social communication skills.

·       BA/BS degree accounting or finance required; Master’s preferred.  CPA required.

·       Two plus years of public accounting experience.  Tax experience with investments and partnerships preferred. Knowledge of federal, international and exempt organization tax issues highly desirable.  Private foundation and audit experience a plus.

·       Strong knowledge of Windows-based spreadsheet and word processing software required (Microsoft Office products). Knowledge and experience working with accounting and tax software (Great Plains and ProSystem fx, respectively) preferred.

·       Advanced skill level with excel.

·       Proven organizational and planning skills with excellent attention to detail.

·       Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and organize efficiently.

·       Positive team attitude.

This position is full-time. The starting salary for this position begins at $90,619.00 per year. Individual offers will be based on the candidate’s years of experience and our practice of upholding salary equity within the foundation.

The application deadline for this position is Midnight EST on January 7, 2024.

The Kresge Foundation COVID -19 Vaccination Policy requires all employees to be “up to date” on the COVID-19 vaccination. The Foundation defines “up to date” as having received two primary doses of the Pfizer-BioNtech or Moderna vaccine or one primary dose of the J&J vaccine and any booster dose(s) when eligible. Proof of vaccination must be provided prior to the first day of employment. If you believe you need a disability or religious accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding the vaccination policy, you are responsible for requesting an accommodation prior to your first day of employment by notifying Human Resources. Employment will be contingent upon the outcome of the accommodation review process.

This position is located in Troy, Michigan and currently has a hybrid schedule.  Tuesday and Wednesday are the standard in-office days, however, there may be times when you will have to adjust the days based on work needs.

This position requires occasional travel for foundation activities, events and professional development activities.

Some of the benefits include:

·       Health, dental, vision and life insurance

·       Paid time off

·       Half day Fridays

·       401k and 401k matching

·       Tuition reimbursement

·       Life, accident and disability insurance

Kresge is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The Kresge Foundation participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the United States. For more information on E-Verify and to know your rights please click here.

How To Apply

please click the link below to apply:

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The Organization – Operation Dignity

Operation Dignity has been on the frontlines of addressing the homelessness crisis, particularly among veterans, for almost 30 years. Established in 1993, Operation Dignity (OD) is a nonprofit organization that operates emergency, transitional, and permanent housing programs in Alameda County. Our mission is to create pathways to health and housing for the most vulnerable individuals experiencing homelessness in our community, with a special focus on veterans and people living in encampments. We help participants reach their housing goals by providing a continuum of service from comprehensive street outreach and shelter to permanent supportive housing.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Director of Operations (DOO) is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the effective strategic, operational, and regional activities of Operation Dignity (OD). This includes management of one program head, overseeing financial management, human resources, and all general office administration.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, or for additional information on the opportunity, please send a copy of your resume with a cover letter to Victoria Silverman at apply@cooksilverman.com.

The Organization – Sonoma Land Trust

Our county is one of the most beautiful and biologically diverse counties in the United States. Sonoma Land Trust believes it is a treasure that should be enjoyed by our community and protected for future generations. From acquiring land and conservation easements to restoring land and the natural properties on which we depend, to protecting land for wildlife and recreation, SLT works tirelessly to find ways to preserve the beauty and vitality of Sonoma County. Additionally, they engage the community in the importance and value of this work through outdoor activities and outreach.

Sonoma Land Trust is a local, non-governmental, nonprofit organization funded largely by membership contributions. The Land Trust works closely with private landowners, Sonoma Ag + Open Space and other public agencies at all levels of government, nonprofit partners and foundations. Sonoma Land Trust is a member of the California Council of Land Trusts and is accredited by the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission. Since 1976, Sonoma Land Trust has protected nearly 58,000 acres of beautiful, productive and environmentally significant land in and around Sonoma County.

Sonoma Land Trust maintains a diverse and expansive network of partnerships to accomplish a wide range of projects. Thanks to the generosity of those who trust in their work, they have been carrying out this mission for more than 45 years.

Position Overview

THIS POSITION IS HYBRID, WHICH MEANS THAT THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL NEED TO WORK IN THE OFFICE IN SANTA ROSA A MINIMUM OF TWO DAYS PER WEEK.

“We stand now where two roads diverge. But unlike the roads in Robert Frost’s familiar poem, they are not equally fair. The road we have long been traveling is deceptively easy, a smooth superhighway on which we progress with great speed, but at its end lies disaster. The other fork of the road – the one less traveled by – offers our last, our only chance to reach a destination that assures the preservation of the earth.”

– Rachel Carson, Silent Spring

ABOUT SONOMA LAND TRUST

Our county is one of the most beautiful and biologically diverse counties in the United States. Sonoma Land Trust believes it is a treasure that should be enjoyed by our community and protected for future generations. From acquiring land and conservation easements to restoring land and the natural properties on which we depend, to protecting land for wildlife and recreation, SLT works tirelessly to find ways to preserve the beauty and vitality of Sonoma County. Additionally, they engage the community in the importance and value of this work through outdoor activities and outreach.

Sonoma Land Trust is a local, non-governmental, nonprofit organization funded largely by membership contributions. The Land Trust works closely with private landowners, Sonoma Ag + Open Space and other public agencies at all levels of government, nonprofit partners and foundations. Sonoma Land Trust is a member of the California Council of Land Trusts and is accredited by the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission. Since 1976, Sonoma Land Trust has protected nearly 58,000 acres of beautiful, productive and environmentally significant land in and around Sonoma County.

Sonoma Land Trust maintains a diverse and expansive network of partnerships to accomplish a wide range of projects. Thanks to the generosity of those who trust in their work, they have been carrying out this mission for more than 45 years.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Planned Giving Manager (PGM) is a key member of the Philanthropy team who oversees and implements the planned giving program. The person in this role will lead the marketing and execution of planned giving program, managing a portfolio of stewarding donors who are part of the Legacy League or have the potential to make a planned gift to SLT.

This role involves sustaining positive and mutually rewarding relations between Sonoma Land Trust and its donors, strategizing individual cultivation plans for selected donors, soliciting donations, reviewing articles for publications and providing general event and administrative support as needed. The PGM will work closely with the Director of Philanthropy and the Philanthropy Team to achieve departmental goals together.

Executive Director of Sonoma Land Trust, Eamon O’Byrne, shares: “We have intentionally built and cultivated a culture of philanthropy at SLT. At SLT, fundraising is everyone’s job! We believe that donors engaging in this work are bringing about systemic change on how we care for a support the life support systems of our planet.”

For more information, please visit https://sonomalandtrust.org

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Associate Director of Philanthropy.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

• Salary range for this role is $125,000-$140,000
• Benefits include:

• • PTO (begin with 2 weeks per year; accrual increases over time)
  • 13 scheduled holidays; 2 floating holidays
  • Paid sick leaves: 10 days per year
  • Medical, Dental and Vision (100% employee premium paid by SLT)
  • Health Savings Account (SLT contribution up to $300 per month when enrolled in certain health plan)
  • 403(b) retirement savings
  • Section 125 Pre-Tax Plans
• The opportunity to serve as a voice for nature and to protect the land of Sonoma County forever

YOU ARE

• Experienced fundraising professional with extensive work in planned giving
• Thoughtful, collaborative colleague with all members of the Philanthropy Team in service of an exceptional donor experience
• Passionate leader and community builder in terms of conserving land for future generations

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and expand a comprehensive Legacy League program, which includes marketing material (online and print), appeals and events.
• Create and manage a portfolio of planned giving donors and prospects through all stages of the planned giving gift cycle.
• Collaborate with other members of the philanthropy team to develop and implement strategies and actions to identify, cultivate, solicit, and provide stewardship to prospects of planned gifts, including preparation and presentation of planned gift illustrations as needed.
• Accompany board and staff leadership on select donor visits.
• Maximize personal contact with members through proactive contact by phone, handwritten mail, email and personal visits.
• Prepare and provide training and mentorship to all gift officers on planned giving.
• Participate in developing development department goals.
• Follow up on inquiries in response to planned giving efforts from all prospecting channels.
• Research donors and prospects.
• Ensure donor contacts, including planned giving donors are acknowledged according to guidelines.
• Review content of communications material, such as newsletter, website, and other material as required.
• Manage institutional relationship with any marketing consultants, and oversee development of planned giving program newsletters, emails, brochures, postcards etc.
• Make presentations to groups as required and assist with developing presentation materials, as needed.
• Work with staff and/or contracted event planners for Legacy League members. Assist with other special events and donor functions as needed.
• Update donor database in coordination with Philanthropy team.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Philanthropy team to expand an internal and external culture of philanthropy.

COMPETENCIES

• Minimum of five years of experience in planned giving and three years in a frontline fundraising role
• J.D. preferred but not required
• Skilled at thinking strategically about donor engagement
• Knowledge of estate planning, including wills, trusts and estate and gift tax laws
• Genuine interest in the field of planned giving, with a desire to learn more.
• Excellent social skills, with both large groups and individuals
• Adept at problem solving in situations requiring independent initiative and tact
• Ability to use good judgment, set priorities, work independently, and adjust work habits to accommodate deadlines
• Ability to handle a variety of concurrent tasks efficiently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and experience working with a digital donor database
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Ability to travel throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and a valid driver’s license
• BA/BS from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience
• Commitment to the mission of Sonoma Land Trust

EQUITY STATEMENT

SLT serves a diverse audience with broad cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, and orientations. We encourage applications from candidates who reflect and value the audiences and populations we serve. SLT enthusiastically welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds, experience, and transferrable skills.

We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment that is representative of the communities we serve. We know that having varied perspectives leads to better outcomes to solve the complex problems of conservation, climate change and environmental justice in Sonoma County. And to best serve the people of our community, we are taking the actions outlined in our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Plan.

Sonoma Land Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive organization and encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, national or regional origins, sexes, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military or veteran status or other status protected by law.

OUR LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATEMENT

As we pursue our mission of conserving land in Sonoma County, we recognize that we stand upon the unceded ancestral lands of many Indigenous peoples. We honor their knowledge, care and stewardship of this special place across the ages and acknowledge the deep and lasting damage that colonization has inflicted on them. We embrace our responsibility to learn from and protect their cultural and traditional connections to the land.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, or to request additional information on the opportunity, please send a copy of your resume with a cover letter to Victoria Silverman at apply@cooksilverman.com.

The Organization – Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

About Dana-Farber 

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow’s physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.

Position Overview

Assistant Director, Donor Relations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Brookline, MA

Full Time

The Assistant Director is a collaborative member of the Division of Philanthropy team, drafting compelling and meaningful communications to convey impact, inspire action, and relay gratitude on behalf of individuals across the Institute. The core responsibilities of the role focus on supporting Office of the Senior Vice President and Transformational Gifts & Strategic Initiatives teams in their writing needs, including proposals and pre-proposals, stewardship reports, summaries, PowerPoint decks, and all content related to transformational giving ($10M+) donors. Responsible for assisting the entire Division with reaching financial goals.

Embody Dana-Farber’s Core Values: Impact; Excellence; Compassion & Respect; and Discovery every day. Add value to the Dana-Farber community by seeking opportunities to collaborate across the Institute. Foster an ethical, positive, results-oriented culture founded on open communication.

Dana-Farber is currently undertaking an ambitious fundraising effort to change the future of cancer research and care: The Dana-Farber Campaign. This multibillion-dollar campaign is the largest in the Institute’s history and one of the largest ever in the U.S. focused solely on cancer. Philanthropy raised through The Dana-Farber Campaign is focused on accelerating the Institute’s strategic priorities by supporting revolutionary science, extraordinary care, exceptional expertise, and essential opportunities—helping us prevent, treat, and Defy Cancer.

Application Requirements:

Resume and cover letter required with application submission. If you wish to disclose your personal pronouns, please include them within your resume and cover letter submission.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly research and understand all aspects pertaining to a specific portfolio of reports, which includes reading, analyzing, and interpreting press releases, scientific papers, results from clinical trials, and content from technical lectures.
• Draft high-quality scientific proposals to raise critical funds for priority areas; as with report writing, this work involves a high degree of independent project management, critical thinking skills, and the ability to work hand-in-hand with frontline fundraisers, faculty, and members of the executive leadership team to create a strategic vision and tone for the overall piece.
• Work closely with colleagues across teams to craft, edit, and review a range of materials that provide a big-picture view of the importance of philanthropy, Dana-Farber’s leadership in the field both nationally and globally, as well as other materials as needed for VIP donors and prospects.
• Proactively facilitate and participate in meetings with faculty to strategize on content for reports, proposals, and other materials.
• Juggle multiple urgent, competing priorities and collaborate closely with senior leaders across a highly matrixed environment to meet yearly key performance indicators.
• Assume other duties as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Reports to the Director of Donor Relations with a dotted line to the Vice President of Transformational Gifts & Strategic Initiatives. Works independently and as part of a team.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of Philanthropy and writing experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Superb written and verbal communication skills, ability to conduct situational donor research and extract meaningful content.
• Ability to understand oncology research, and then translate that knowledge accurately into a form that is both interesting and intelligible to the donor.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Must be successful in adapting to various writing styles.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint required, SharePoint experience preferred.

Patient Contact:

No.

Working Conditions:

This position is considered remote, 0-1 days onsite at 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA each week. DFCI guidelines state that employees must reside in New England: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont.

Division of Philanthropy Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity Commitment Statement:

We’re stronger together. In the Division of Philanthropy, we believe in the power of different voices. We encourage authenticity and diversity of every individual within our community. Our collective voices – donors, volunteers, staff, and patients alike – allow us to work together towards a world without cancer. Committed to being a place of inclusivity, belonging, and change, these are our core values.

Inclusive interview practices are a priority in the Division of Philanthropy. We incorporate an Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (ID&E) Interview Panel in all searches. In this 30-minute interview, we connect with candidates on four main ID&E competencies: empathy, collaboration, inclusivity, and compassion.

DFCI DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

DFCI offers a competitive benefits package including generous healthcare and retirement plans, at minimum 3-weeks’ vacation time in addition to 10 paid holidays, a flexible work environment, and work/life balance.  Dana-Farber offers a variety of personal, professional, and leadership development opportunities to all members of its workforce through Institutional programming. Division of Philanthropy offers 75+ specialized professional development sessions designed for staff each year through its in-house learning program, the Center for Advancement Training.*

*All benefits subject to Institute changes 

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

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://careers.dana-farber.org/assistant-director-donor-relations

How To Apply

https://careers.dana-farber.org/assistant-director-donor-relations

The Organization – Sonoma Land Trust

Our county is one of the most beautiful and biologically diverse counties in the United States. Sonoma Land Trust believes it is a treasure that should be enjoyed by our community and protected for future generations. From acquiring land and conservation easements to restoring land and the natural properties on which we depend, to protecting land for wildlife and recreation, SLT works tirelessly to find ways to preserve the beauty and vitality of Sonoma County. Additionally, they engage the community in the importance and value of this work through outdoor activities and outreach.

Sonoma Land Trust is a local, non-governmental, nonprofit organization funded largely by membership contributions. The Land Trust works closely with private landowners, Sonoma Ag + Open Space and other public agencies at all levels of government, nonprofit partners and foundations. Sonoma Land Trust is a member of the California Council of Land Trusts and is accredited by the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission. Since 1976, Sonoma Land Trust has protected nearly 58,000 acres of beautiful, productive and environmentally significant land in and around Sonoma County.

Sonoma Land Trust maintains a diverse and expansive network of partnerships to accomplish a wide range of projects. Thanks to the generosity of those who trust in their work, they have been carrying out this mission for more than 45 years.

Position Overview

THIS POSITION IS HYBRID, WHICH MEANS THAT THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL NEED TO WORK IN THE OFFICE IN SANTA ROSA A MINIMUM OF TWO DAYS PER WEEK.

“We stand now where two roads diverge. But unlike the roads in Robert Frost’s familiar poem, they are not equally fair. The road we have long been traveling is deceptively easy, a smooth superhighway on which we progress with great speed, but at its end lies disaster. The other fork of the road – the one less traveled by – offers our last, our only chance to reach a destination that assures the preservation of the earth.”

– Rachel Carson, Silent Spring

ABOUT SONOMA LAND TRUST

Our county is one of the most beautiful and biologically diverse counties in the United States. Sonoma Land Trust believes it is a treasure that should be enjoyed by our community and protected for future generations. From acquiring land and conservation easements to restoring land and the natural properties on which we depend, to protecting land for wildlife and recreation, SLT works tirelessly to find ways to preserve the beauty and vitality of Sonoma County. Additionally, they engage the community in the importance and value of this work through outdoor activities and outreach.

Sonoma Land Trust is a local, non-governmental, nonprofit organization funded largely by membership contributions. The Land Trust works closely with private landowners, Sonoma Ag + Open Space and other public agencies at all levels of government, nonprofit partners and foundations. Sonoma Land Trust is a member of the California Council of Land Trusts and is accredited by the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission. Since 1976, Sonoma Land Trust has protected nearly 58,000 acres of beautiful, productive and environmentally significant land in and around Sonoma County.

Sonoma Land Trust maintains a diverse and expansive network of partnerships to accomplish a wide range of projects. Thanks to the generosity of those who trust in their work, they have been carrying out this mission for more than 45 years.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Associate Director of Philanthropy is responsible for developing strategies for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors to support Sonoma Land Trust’s mission and revenue needs. They are the lead architect for the major gifts program and help other staff and volunteers conduct major gifts fundraising. The person in this role will manage an active portfolio of major gift donors.

During capital campaigns, they take a leadership role in working with board and staff in securing lead campaign commitments, including annual gifts, multi-year pledges and planned gift commitments. The ideal candidate is a seasoned development professional with an entrepreneurial spirit who is quick to understand donors’ motivations and can communicate in ways that influence and motivate. The Associate Director of Philanthropy serves the greater San Francisco Bay region, and connects with donors in the greater North Bay area, primarily in Sonoma County.

Executive Director of Sonoma Land Trust, Eamon O’Byrne, shares: “We have intentionally built and cultivated a culture of philanthropy at SLT. At SLT, fundraising is everyone’s job! We believe that donors engaging in this work are bringing about systemic change on how we care for a support the life support systems of our planet.”

For more information, please visit https://sonomalandtrust.org

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Director of Philanthropy and oversees the Planned Giving Manager and Senior Major Gifts Manager.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

• Salary range for this role is $145,000-$170,000
• Benefits include:
  • PTO (begin with 2 weeks per year; accrual increases over time)
  • 13 scheduled holidays; 2 floating holidays
  • Paid sick leaves: 10 days per year
  • Medical, Dental and Vision (100% employee premium paid by SLT)
  • Health Savings Account (SLT contribution up to $300 per month when enrolled in certain health plan)
  • 403(b) retirement savings
  • Section 125 Pre-Tax Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to serve as a voice for nature and to protect the land of Sonoma County forever

YOU ARE

• Enthusiastic fundraising leader who is a skilled major gifts fundraiser with experience closing six figure gifts
• Outstanding relationship builder who delights in connecting donors to the mission of the organization and providing them with an exceptional stewardship experience
• Passionate defender of conserving land for future generations

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Craft cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies for leadership donors and prospects, and work closely with Director of Philanthropy and Executive Director to institute them.
• Manage an active portfolio of major gift donors and prospects including identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors to support annual operating and capital fundraising need.
• Set up and attend donor visits with donors and key board and staff members.
• Ask for multi-year pledges and other planned gift commitments, and uses templates to draft and complete donor gift agreements.
• Provide thought leadership for special events for leadership donors which may include house parties, discussion groups, property tours, hikes, outings and dinner parties.
• Create donor contact reports outlining the potential and realized outcomes of each visit within the donor’s cultivation/solicitation/stewardship strategy.
• Coordinate work with fundraising volunteers, develop strategies, chart progress and keep actions moving forward.
• Conduct regular research on all prospects within their major gifts portfolio, to include wealth capacity rating, giving history, and linkages/engagement, and based on research and tested approaches, recommend solicitation strategies to Director of Philanthropy and Executive Director.
• Lead weekly calls with Executive Director and Director of Philanthropy to ensure high level of stewardship of donors and board members.
• Assist with communications materials by helping to define strategy and working with professional communications firm to produce materials.
• Work independently, set priorities and sustain donor motivation.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Philanthropy team to expand an internal and external culture of philanthropy.
• Adhere to the highest ethical standards and fundraising best practices, reflect optimistic and positive attitudes, and convey sensitivity to the needs of donors.

COMPETENCIES

• Minimum of seven years fundraising experience, including success with major gifts, or equivalent experience in complex, sophisticated donor/client portfolio management
• Proven track record of building donor relationships and closing six-figure gifts
• Campaign experience preferred
• Partner with executive director, senior staff and board members in defining their roles in leadership gift development and working with them towards successful cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
• Demonstrated success in networking, building and managing relationships within donor communities
• Demonstrated excellence in writing and public speaking
• Comfortable conversing with diverse audiences on sensitive or controversial issues such as land use planning, hunting and housing
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong supervision skills
• Ability to drive, manage and delegate project work; establish and monitor priorities and maintain flexibility while meeting deadlines
• Keen attention to detail, with the ability to synthesize and carefully analyze information; follow best practices, trends, and make sound decisions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and experience working with a donor database
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Ability to travel throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and a valid driver’s license
• BA/BS from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience
• Commitment to the mission of Sonoma Land Trust

EQUITY STATEMENT

SLT serves a diverse audience with broad cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, and orientations. We encourage applications from candidates who reflect and value the audiences and populations we serve. SLT enthusiastically welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds, experience, and transferrable skills.

We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment that is representative of the communities we serve. We know that having varied perspectives leads to better outcomes to solve the complex problems of conservation, climate change and environmental justice in Sonoma County. And to best serve the people of our community, we are taking the actions outlined in our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Plan.

Sonoma Land Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive organization and encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, national or regional origins, sexes, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military or veteran status or other status protected by law.

OUR LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATEMENT

As we pursue our mission of conserving land in Sonoma County, we recognize that we stand upon the unceded ancestral lands of many Indigenous peoples. We honor their knowledge, care and stewardship of this special place across the ages and acknowledge the deep and lasting damage that colonization has inflicted on them. We embrace our responsibility to learn from and protect their cultural and traditional connections to the land

How To Apply

To apply for this position, or to request additional information on the opportunity, please send a copy of your resume with a cover letter to Victoria Silverman at apply@cooksilverman.com.

The Organization – The Duke Endowment

Since 1924, The Duke Endowment has worked to help people and strengthen communities in North Carolina and South Carolina by nurturing children, promoting health, educating minds and enriching spirits.

Located in Charlotte, N.C., the Endowment seeks to fulfill the visionary genius and

innovative legacy of James Buchanan Duke, one of the great industrialists and philanthropists of the 20th century.

The Endowment has awarded more than $4 billion in grants since its inception. With assets of $3.8 billion in 2019, the Endowment is one of the nation’s largest 501(c)(3) private foundations.

For more information on the Endowment, please visit the website.

Position Overview

The long-term goal of the Health Care program area is to drive improvements in the health status of Carolinians and to reduce health disparities.  Their two strategies are outlined below:

·       Improve community health by advancing programs and policies that promote healthy lifestyles.

·       Enhance patient care by developing and testing innovative practices or models that have potential for scale and sustainability.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Program Analyst to join The Duke Endowment team to help strengthen the Health Care program area’s focus on accelerating innovations and reform of the health care system through the development of new strategies to support emerging topics. The Program Analyst will be responsible for conducting due diligence in the grantmaking process and analyzing the impact of grantmaking strategies. They will also have the opportunity to prepare and share findings with Endowment Trustees and represent the Endowment at meetings with grantees and at relevant conferences and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and help evaluate the progress and effectiveness of ongoing healthcare initiatives; work with the Health Care and Evaluation teams to identify areas for improvement and provide actionable recommendations to optimize outcomes.
• Support program officers to compile and present detailed reports, data visualizations, and presentations that communicate the progress and impact of funding strategies.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in the healthcare sector, leveraging this knowledge to support the Health Care team’s strategy development and decision-making.
• Support the Health Care team as they conduct comprehensive analyses of proposed healthcare initiatives and projects, including financial feasibility, sustainability, and the potential impact on targeted communities.
• Collaborate with the Health Care and Communications teams to ‘tell the story’ of Health Care’s grantmaking, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
• Collaborate with the Health Care team to ensure relevant data is captured and analyzed to demonstrate progress toward reducing health care disparities.
• Prepare research summaries and reports to share with various audiences, including Endowment Trustees and other program areas.
• Support program staff with the coordination of ongoing technical assistance and implementation support for established initiatives and future multi-site pilots and demonstrations.
• Participate in intra-Endowment committees and special projects as appropriate.
• Represent the Endowment in relationships with grantees and participate in meetings with other philanthropic organizations at state and national meetings.

Requirements

• Graduate degree and/or at least two to three years of related experience, preferably in the area of health policy, analyzing population health data, and structuring demonstration programs.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Strong analytical skills; ability and drive to analyze and synthesize data, and to organize and process significant interrelated information.
• Experience in developing, maintaining and managing data systems such as Tableau.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Interpersonal skills that will allow the position to build relationships both internally and externally.
• Initiative to contribute and share ideas, and to engage with others to learn from diverse perspectives and opinions.
• Ability to meet deadlines and take initiative to pursue work, assist others and resolve problems and issues.

How To Apply

To make recommendations or to express your interest in this role please apply here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2056671

All nominations, inquiries, and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

The Organization – PEAK Grantmaking

PEAK Grantmaking is a vibrant membership community of more than 7,500 professionals who specialize in grants management for funding organizations and advance shared leadership and learning across the philanthropic sector. PEAK elevates their expertise and fosters collaboration to strengthen the practice of grantmaking, empowering grants management professionals to lead the way in operationalizing equity-centered, values-driven grantmaking practices. We enable philanthropy to achieve its full potential to fuel change for good.

PEAK’s Programs Team works to advance the Principles for Peak Grantmaking and to ensure the organization’s programming, resources, events, and sector convenings encourage funders to adopt improved grantmaking practices and advocate for sector transformation. The Programs and Knowledge Manager plays a vital role in ensuring that PEAK’s mission and values are clearly expressed to our audiences, stakeholders, and community members. As PEAK’s online member community grows, the Programs and Knowledge Manager develops strong educational content with an eye toward growing and nurturing an emergent learning network that supports knowledge of and commitment to practice change in philanthropy.

The Programs and Knowledge Manager employs the skills of content creation, effective speaking and group facilitation, development and delivery of educational content and programming, volunteer leadership engagement, along with curating content complementary to our work and deeply listening to members as resources for content creation. The Programs and Knowledge Manager reports to the Senior Programs and Knowledge Manager.

Position Overview

Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority

• Key duties and responsibilities:
• Community Engagement and Knowledge-Sharing
• Develop and execute a plan for PEAK’s communities of practice and working groups in partnership with the Director and Senior Manager, supporting volunteer leaders with thought leadership as needed
• Highlight and share conversations that demonstrate peer-to-peer sharing and problem solving
• Support organization-wide listening, surveying, and research strategies that collect and share information about our members and the philanthropic sector more broadly
• Serve as Programs Team lead in managing PEAK’s member online discussion forum, partnering with other teams to deliver an effective and user-friendly experience for members
• Utilize community data to drive member engagement efforts and educational content development
• Collaborate with the Membership and Community Engagement Team to support chapter programming, including the creation of specialized resources and delivery of presentations

Content Development

Work with the Senior Programs and Knowledge Manager to develop and execute a content plan that advances the grants management profession while identifying practice and competency gaps that PEAK needs to address to improve philanthropic practice,

Develop and author educational content for online courses, discussion guides, job aids, toolkits, and other resources

Ensure PEAK’s resources are maintained updated

In partnership with Programs Team members, design and implement strategies for adoption of the Principles for Peak Grantmaking through advanced learning tools, public facing workshops and webinars, PEAK’s annual convening, and engagement with supporters

Collaborate with members of the Programs Team to plan and execute PEAK’s annual convening, including supporting the development of content to be presented

Provide support for emergent learning efforts by listening, surveying, and researching the current and changing states of grants management practices in the field

Support volunteer advisory committees, volunteers, speakers, and consultants tasked with assisting in the development of educational content

Stay connected to philanthropic and nonprofit colleagues, sector trends, and issues to facilitate the development of meaningful strategic partnerships

Programs Management, Execution, and Evaluation

Approach work assignments with an equity lens, and work to build personal knowledge and experience in this area

Promote organization innovation and change by facilitating discussion and collaboration amongst team members

Partner with members of the Programs Team to 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

Collaborate regularly with internal teams to develop, manage, and promote content and engage with members

Collaborate regularly with internal teams to implement membership engagement strategies, which includes writing content on programs and products for publications, promotional use, social media, blogs, newsletters, partner convenings, and other outlets

Proactively coordinate with other teams to ensure timely delivery of products and content

Develop strong relationships with new and existing partners and future member organizations by representing PEAK at sector educational and networking events

Ensure that program deliverables are on time, within budget, and of the highest quality

Produce regular work plans and reports that will track progress towards stated program goals and objectives

Collaborate with the Senior Programs and Knowledge Manager to develop and manage programmatic budgets

Supply data for inclusion in PEAK’s board materials and annual reports

Requirements and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years’ proven experience within philanthropy, grantmaking practice, and the grantmaking profession
• Understanding of and strong commitment to racial equity and equity and inclusion principles
• Experience developing and delivering learning tools and educational content for an adult audience
• 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
• Adept at learning new technology and working collaboratively with others to enhance user experience
• Approach work assignments with an equity lens, and work to build personal knowledge and experience in this area
• Ability to independently and collaboratively author engaging materials that encourage funders to adopt improved grantmaking practices
• A self-starter who is creative, flexible, and solutions oriented; and 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 work remotely and engage with a virtual team, as well as work collaboratively and independently on assigned responsibilities
• 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
• Possession of valid U.S. work authorization. At this time, PEAK is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment. Therefore, applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Compensation

A comprehensive salary and benefits package will be offered. The starting salary range for this position is $90,000 – $102,500, commensurate with experience.

Location and Work Environment

This position is fully remote. PEAK staff work at home, on the road, or in a satellite location for all or part of the regular workweek. You will use software and video conferencing to collaborate and stay connected with staff and PEAK members. Equal opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles of PEAK Grantmaking, where employment and promotional opportunities are based on individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category as established under law. PEAK is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, PEAK will take any required steps to ensure that candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application and interview process. Please submit your requests through the application form. Note that all applicants invited to interview will be provided with a list of questions in advance of meeting with PEAK team members.

Similarly, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable staff members with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment at PEAK.

How To Apply

Application Process

Use this link to apply for this position: https://forms.gle/adp3Hwy64JSY7tgR9

Please upload your cover letter and résumé, preferably in a single PDF with links.

The Organization – The Winston-Salem Foundation

ABOUT THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION

We are a nonprofit community foundation, comprised of over 1,650 funds, that assists people and organizations with their charitable giving, provides financial aid to college students, and makes Community Grants to nonprofit organizations in Forsyth County. We are the oldest foundation in North Carolina, and we are one of the oldest community foundations in the country.  Since 2018, the Foundation has been on a journey to deepen its understanding of and commitment to racial equity as both a priority in our work in the community and as a hallmark of our organizational culture.

Position Overview

The philanthropic advisor is a member of the Development and Donor Services department, which cultivates and maintains relationships with the Foundation’s donors. The philanthropic Advisor develops, facilitates, and markets lifetime gifts from existing and prospective donors.  They provide counsel and advice to staff, donors, and allied professionals regarding various philanthropic tools, approaches, techniques, and trends. This role serves as a secondary liaison with attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, and other intermediaries and agents of wealth.  The philanthropic advisor works with existing and new donors and intermediaries to secure new funds and gifts to the Foundation. This position helps to generate ideas and explore opportunities to achieve the strategic goals of the Foundation.  This position works under the direct leadership of the senior philanthropic advisor and works collaboratively with the Foundation’s staff, leadership, and volunteers. The philanthropic advisor is an exempt position.

How To Apply

To apply, please visit wsfoundation.org/careers.