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The Organization

The Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF) believes all Texans deserve to be healthy. EHF is committed to transform the health of our communities by going beyond just the doctor’s office. By providing millions of dollars in grants, working with congregations and community partners, and providing important research, we’re supporting solutions that address the underlying causes of poor health. EHF was established in 2013 and is based in Houston. With more than $1.2 billion in estimated assets, the Foundation operates as a supporting organization of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas and works to help 11 million people across 57 Texas counties.  #HealthNotJustHealthcare

Position Overview

Reports to: Vice President for Community Engagement

Position Summary: The Episcopal Health Foundation believes that healthy communities are created when diverse people work together to develop community-driven, people-centered, health-oriented systems. Individuals, organizations, and collaboratives can be powerful forces in changing the systems that impact community health when they are effectively engaged.

The Community Partnerships Officer supports the Foundation’s Community Engagement efforts and works with the Vice President for Community Engagement to develop and implement EHF’s capacity building strategies for strengthening community health. This position leads EHF’s work to build the capacity of community health collaboratives and supports efforts to strengthen policy and advocacy capacity among community partners. This person is responsible for leading both the strategic planning as well as the project management and program implementation for expanding EHF’s work to strengthen community health collaboratives and expand advocacy for health equity in our region. This includes leading EHF’s recently launched Collaborating for Healthy Communities Initiative. EHF’s Community Engagement work is still developing and continues to evolve. The Community Partnerships Officer will play a central role in the continued development of this work.

Episcopal Health Foundation jobs are based in Houston, Texas and offer a hybrid work environment in which all staff work in the office Monday through Thursday and have the option to work from home on Fridays, when schedules permit.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with the Vice President for Community Engagement to develop and implement the Foundation’s overall community engagement strategy for delivering on the vision, consistent with the direction set by the Foundation’s board
• Responsible for planning, project management, implementation and measuring outcomes of community coalition building and engagement efforts including the Collaborating for Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI)
• Develop capacity building opportunities for community leaders to support and strengthen collaboratives and advocate for health equity in their communities
• Develop and implement strategies for strengthening public advocacy work on health equity among EHF partner organizations
• Manage relationships with consultants and partner organizations for community engagement work
• Build knowledge of best practices for strengthening community collaborative efforts for health equity (including racial equity) and ensure that those practices are part of the Foundation’s work
• Help disseminate information on EHF’s goals, desired outcomes and strategies among community stakeholders, and communicate community perceptions back to the Foundation
• Provide a high level of accountability and responsiveness to the diverse communities served by EHF
• Collaborate with other EHF divisions to support the integration of EHF’s engagement capacity across the organization; May lead cross-divisional projects as needed

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years of experience in program development, community organizing, community collaborative development or related work; Master’s degree in an associated field is preferred
• Experience working with community collaboratives or partnerships
• Experience working in health equity and/or social determinants of health preferred
• Understanding of racial equity issues and experience with inclusive practices in program design and development
• Strong and creative strategic thinker comfortable working in an adaptive and dynamic environment with a track record of success in developing and implementing new ideas
• Strong project management, collaboration, and program implementation skills
• Experience with public advocacy work and campaign strategies preferred
• Track record of working successfully across a diverse range of communities, institutions and population groups and building commitment among stakeholders
• Experience interfacing with a variety of stakeholders such as elected officials, community leaders and grassroots constituencies
• Exceptional relationship management skills and the ability to be adaptive and diffuse difficult situations and an ability to be flexible in a team-oriented approach with diverse groups of people
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Experience in convening and facilitation of individuals and groups to work on collaborative projects
• Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment with a culture of experimenting and taking evidence informed risks
• Computer literate and experience working with databases strongly preferred

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

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

How To Apply

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

The Organization

THE POSITION

The Executive Director will oversee all of GRIP’s committed staff, annual operating budget, fundraising, and programs, including a family homeless shelter, soup kitchen, casework, encampment outreach, affordable housing units, and other services. They will ensure that GRIP continues to move forward in its journey to expand and improve its programs. The Executive Director will be the face of the organization, exhibiting a sense of professionalism and diplomacy. They support a team of approximately 20 employees (including three direct reports) and many volunteers. The Executive Director will spearhead innovative solutions to homelessness and hunger and work toward overcoming the root of these pressing issues.

Position Overview

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We’re searching for a dynamic and experienced non-profit leader with a passion for our work and a strong administrative skillset to advance our vision for excellence at a critical time for homelessness in California. A competitive candidate will bring a track record of exemplary management of people and resources, including strengths in development, outreach, non-profit finance, human resources, and organizational policy and culture. The Executive Director will have the opportunity to build on our 50-year legacy of providing services and turn us into a center of best practices.

Specifically, we are looking for the following traits:

• Professionalism – We need someone who can professionalize how we do business, take us to the next level of business acumen, and enforce accountability.
• Calm, Cool, and Collected Temperament – You should be the calm center when storms erupt. A homeless shelter and soup kitchen is often a loud, chaotic, and ever-changing environment. Under stressful situations, you should default to a calm, cool, and collected approach.
• Tough Love but Empathetic Leadership – We need someone who doesn’t suffer fools, who will hold people accountable, and enforce high standards of professionalism. At the same time, we don’t want a tyrant. The new ED needs to show empathy to both staff and clients and have high emotional intelligence and diplomacy skills.
• Entrepreneurial – While most of the job is making sure our existing services run smoothly, we also need someone who has a bit of an entrepreneurial streak – someone who will proactively research and implement programmatic best practices as well as try new programs to elevate us to best-in-class.
• Compliance Wizard – More than half of our funding comes from government sources. You will need to build bridges with our government partners and satisfy monthly reporting requirements.
• Nonprofit Basics – You need to excel in all nonprofit management basics – fundraising, finance, HR, board governance, communications, programs, and operations. This is the baseline.

Moreover, you should be an admirable leader who speaks by your actions in addition to your words. You’ll show staff that you genuinely care through your communication and listening skills.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, experience, and training that will provide the knowledge and abilities listed herein. This includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or social work.
• Seven years of experience at a senior-management level with responsibility for budgeting and financial management; planning and program implementation; management information systems; personnel management and law; fundraising; and other key management tasks.
• Holder of a valid driver’s license in good standing and access to a reliable automobile with the legally required minimum insurance coverage. Ability to drive safely between external locations and the program office, as required.

Desired:

• Master’s degree in business, public administration, or social work.
• Demonstrated depth of experience in managing services/programs designed for homeless, food-insecure, and disenfranchised people.
• Familiarity with GRIP funders and agencies, County and local elected officials, other local non-profits, and the GRIP faith community.

SALARY ANY BENEFITS Annual Salary: $140,000 – $170,000 DOE/DOQ, and an attractive benefits package.

How To Apply

 For first consideration, APPLY by May 18th at:

·         https://wbcpinc.com/job-board

SECURE THE DATES:

·         Interviews will be held virtually on June 15th and in-person on June 30th (candidates invited to interview will need to be available for both days)

Please contact your recruiter, Sam Sackman, with any questions:

·         sam@wbcpinc.com

·         541-630-0657 (Direct)

·         866-929-9227 (Toll-Free)

GRIP is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Organization

About Central Park and the Central Park Conservancy:

Central Park is one of the most famous and beloved urban public spaces in the world. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in 1857, the 843-acre park was the first purpose-built public park in the country and is a National Historic Landmark. The Central Park Conservancy, a private not-for-profit organization, was founded in 1980 to rescue the Park which had fallen into serious disrepair. Since that time, the Conservancy has overseen the investment of approximately $1 billion in the restoration of the Park, and now hosts over 40 million visitors a year.

The Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and celebrate Central Park as a sanctuary from the pace and pressures of city life, enhancing the enjoyment and wellbeing of all. The City of New York has formally entrusted the care of the Park to the Conservancy which is responsible for every aspect of the Park’s care, including landscape maintenance, capital improvements, and the visitor experience. Committed to sharing the best practices in urban park management, the Conservancy also serves as a resource for other NYC parks and for public-private partnerships around the world. The Conservancy employs ~325 people and has an operating budget of $80 million.

Position Overview

Reports to:  VP for Development

Department:  Membership

Status: Full-time/Exempt

Job Summary:

Membership growth and feeding the donor pipeline is a top priority of the Central Park Conservancy. To that end, the Director of Membership is tasked to establish strategies to acquire, upgrade, and retain members through integrated methods online and offline (mail and in-Park). The Director is responsible for managing the Membership Coordinator and all aspects of the Conservancy’s General Membership ($35-$999) and Conservator Member ($1,000-$9,999) programs. The Director oversees the relationships and acts as the day-to-day manager of our direct response consulting agency, in addition to overseeing the data processing and fulfillment vendor.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, with a deep understanding of direct response marketing. Additionally, s/he will be able to comprehend the “big picture,” while focusing on departmental tasks with special attention to detail and data.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

Strategy and reporting

• Create and implement annual operating plan for the department focusing retention, acquisition, upgrade

• Create weekly, monthly, annual reports for VP

• Create and monitor annual budget

• Strategize with internal departments, notably Communications and Visitor Services, to optimize general donations and membership

Staff Management

• Train, develop and oversee Membership Coordinator

Vendor Management

• Manage relationships, including contract negotiations, direct response consultants and other associated vendors

• Oversee production of all mailings, which includes approving budgets, editing copy and artwork, and routing for necessary approvals

• Manage data processing and fulfillment vendor to ensure the efficient fulfillment of all acknowledgements, benefit premiums, or special premiums for members/donors <$1,000

• Manage and maintain USPS Business Reply Fees and Permits and monitor mail volume for any slowdowns or issues

Data and Gift Processing

• Supervise the Membership Coordinator in the pulling and formatting of mailing lists

• Act as point person for online data requests from direct response consulting agency, ensure requests reflect integrated strategies and are campaigns are coordinated

• Pull, format, and create all online data lists and segments

• Create annual appeal and package codes for direct response efforts and project revenue goals

• Provide annual data to direct response consulting agency for ROI analysis

• Provide direct response consulting agency with quarterly lists for exchange and modeling

• Establish and maintain data integrity and accuracy as it relates to Membership in Raiser’s Edge including address hygiene and NCOA updates

• Manage membership gift process in coordination with Data Management, Finance and IT

• Approve Membership department offline gift batches and online tribute and special campaign gift batches (example – Essential Central Park) to ensure accurate data entry

Digital Fundraising

• Work with Communications to oversee production of all online fundraising campaigns, web assets, and fundraising pages online (including donation forms and general support pages on centralparknyc.org)

• Work with direct response consulting agency to track, report, modify e-renewals to maximize return

• Work with Development Coordinator to build out sustainer program

Stewardship

• Work with Special Events to develop members benefit and stewardship programs

• Oversee design and production of membership marketing and promotional materials such as brochures, cards, letterhead

• Work with Communications to create 3x annual donor newsletter

• Work with Communications and Special Events to create monthly donor e-newsletter highlight member programs and benefits

• Approve Conservator listings in Annual Report

• Draft membership materials such as acknowledgements, thank you letters and emails, special marketing materials

• Attend General Membership and Conservator events such as Autumn Amble and Spring Blooms tours, Marathon Breakfast, Conservatory Garden Party, NY Philharmonic, etc.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 5 to 7 years of experience in fundraising with strong experience in management of membership programs

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong oral and written communication

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, time management skills and the ability to prioritize

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment and to carry out projects independently, managing multiple deadlines and using own initiative

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).

• Experience with the Raiser’s Edge, Luminate Online or other fundraising database is preferred.

This is an in-person position.

Salary range:  $100K to $130K (based on experience).

Safety Requirements

Establishment and maintenance of a safe work environment is the shared responsibility of this organization and employees at every level. The Conservancy will make every effort to assure a safe environment and be in compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations. Employees are expected to obey safety rules and to exercise caution in all their work activities. Accordingly, employees should be aware of any hazards, which could cause an injury or accident (e.g., spills, obstacles in walkways, etc.). If an employee discovers a potentially dangerous condition, he/she should alert other employees and notify his/her supervisor immediately.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

How To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:

Director of Membership – Central Park Conservancy Careers (oraclecloud.com)

The Organization

The NEA Foundation is a national nonprofit and philanthropic organization based in Washington, D.C., Founded by educators, its mission is to work in partnership with others to promote and advance the absolute best in public education with emphases on educational justice, equity, excellence, and opportunity. The Foundation achieves its mission by:

·       investing in educators’ leadership, shared learning and collaboration;

·       supporting partnerships that advance the best in teaching and learning; and

·       sharing improvements in education policy and practice resulting from educators’ and organizational partners’ thought leadership.

The Foundation’s aims are furthered through grants programs, strategic initiatives, fellowship and awards programs, and numerous collaborative efforts.

The Foundation believes that the most innovative and effective policies and strategies emanate from educators engaged in authentic partnership with policymakers, students, parents, and others committed to educational justice, equity, excellence, and opportunity. We envision schools as places that foster both educators’ and students’ love of learning, enabling both to excel. We also envision education as every child’s civil right.

We recognize that the realization of this vision will require rigorous teaching and learning at every educational level; equitable and just educational resources and practices; an appreciation of students’ and educators’ full identity, physical, social, and emotional well-being; the eradication of racism, prejudice, and negative biases or mindsets; and both the public and policymakers’ openness to innovation and change.

More information about the Foundation can be found at www.neafoundation.org

Position Overview

The NEA Foundation is seeking deeply knowledgeable, passionate, and equity-focused advocates for public education to become a part of the Foundation’s Strategy Group. These individuals will assist in furthering existing Foundation programs, developing and implementing new strategic initiatives, and cultivating strategic partnerships and investments to advance the Foundation’s mission

The individuals filling these positions will report to the Chief Officer for Strategic Initiatives. The positions are based in Washington, D.C.

Primary Responsibilities:

As part of a new workgroup within the Foundation, the right candidates for these positions will bring an exceptional capacity for thought partnership in further development of the Foundation’s existing and emerging strategies to advance educational equity, excellence, and opportunity. Chiefly, they will bring deep knowledge of education systems, best practices, and the roles of both educators and educational partnerships in advancing the best in public education. In their roles, they will be expected to be engaged in national conversations about educational justice and improvement with significant comfort and the capacity to contribute to a national dialogue about the roles of educators and educational partnerships. They also will have opportunities to help design the Foundation’s internal systems  in the furtherance of this work. Exceptional oral and written communication skills, humility, a commitment to servant leadership, and the capacity to effectively engage colleagues and other education stakeholders in widely varied contexts are critical considerations in the selection of the Foundation’s officers.

Design and Administration of Strategic Initiative

Help to enact the Foundation’s mission and vision through grantmaking, associated grants management, and program design.

Serve as lead project manager of assigned grants, fellowship and awards programs, and strategic initiatives.

Maintain and share deep knowledge of effective strategies and current thinking in the education and social change fields – what works, most effective and innovative ways to support educators and other positive changemakers, and how to implement effective strategies with partners.

Help identify potential strategic investments and partnership opportunities that advance the Foundation’s mission, vision, and values.

Contribute to the team’s development and refinement of criteria to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of a strategy portfolio.

Facilitate the development and implementation of online and in-person learning opportunities for educators and others, including events and travel.

Support the effective contributions of associated consultants and speakers.

Cultivate and engage Foundation program alumni as leaders, advisors, and members of vibrant network of educators.

Strategy Teamwork

Prepare high-quality written materials for external audiences as well as Foundation management and a Board of Directors.

Work closely with the Foundation’s Communications and Development teams to identify, produce and/or review various content related to Foundation projects, grants, and initiatives.

Develop and maintain effective professional relationships ad partnerships that advance the Foundation’s goals.

Serve as the direct supervisor of a Strategy Associate and/or interns (in partnership with other strategy officers).

Desired Qualifications & Characteristics

·       A deep personal commitment to the NEA Foundation’s mission and values (advancing public education, educator leadership, enhancing the whole child, partnership, the public good, and justice).

·       Knowledge of current issues in public education.

·       Knowledge and experience in identifying, assessing, synthesizing, and communicating best practices related to education practice and policy.

·       A demonstrated capacity to advance justice, equity, excellence, and opportunity, including racial equity, in prior roles.

·       Previous grantmaking and grants management experience desirable.

·       A Bachelor’s degree and minimum of five years of experience and demonstrated leadership in relevant education/nonprofit/philanthropic sectors.

·       Experience as an educator preferred.

·       Excellent project management and time management skills, including exceptional attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple relationships and deliverables simultaneously, work independently, and follow through in a timely manner.

·       Experience developing and leading professional development sessions and events for educators.

·       Exceptional analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.

·       The ability to facilitate dynamic conversations and serve as a spokesperson for the Foundation.

·       The highest level of interpersonal skills including excellent listening, tact, patience, humility, flexibility, courtesy, and the ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.

·       Availability to conduct occasional evening meetings to accommodate groups of educators in various time zones.

Additional desired qualifications and characteristics for one of the positions:

·       Experience and interest in global learning.

·       Ability to travel internationally in alignment with a field study component of the Foundation’s Global Learning Fellowship Program.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should apply by sending a cover letter and resume to eschneider@nea.org.”

The Organization
Every day, we work to support and build inclusive, powerful, and healthy communities characterized by racial equity and economically just systems
With this as our purpose and reason for being, Health Forward Foundation is building the future of our region by grasping the issues that cause disparate health outcomes at their roots.  Health Forward Foundation’s mission is to achieve health equity and secure a fair and just region through leadership, advocacy, and resources. We support direct services and drive systems change for healthy people, community power, and equitable and just places. We support and partner with community-based and cross-sector organizations to improve health on all fronts, from providing vital health services, to working to advance safe and affordable housing, to amplifying the power that exists in our communities through civic engagement on matters that influence heath. Health Forward Foundation was created in 2003 with an original endowment of $440 million from the sale of Health Midwest, a nonprofit hospital system, to Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), a for-profit hospital management company. Health Forward’s service area encompasses Kansas City, Missouri, and Jackson, Cass, and Lafayette counties in Missouri, and Johnson, Wyandotte, and Allen counties in Kansas. Our history in these communities predates the foundation, as these were the places served by Health Midwest, which after the hospital’s sale evolved to form Health Forward. The foundation is governed by a 21-member board of directors and is managed by a professional staff of 26 employees. As of December 2021, the approximate net market value of the foundation’s investment portfolio was $950 million. With nearly two decades of history, Health Forward has invested more than $332 million to improve health throughout its service area. Health Forward is committed to the process and the outcome of equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in its investments in services and systems change, employment practices, talent management, investments, vendor selection, and governance. Health Forward views equity as a fundamental element of social justice and integral in our purpose and to our mission. Health Forward Foundation seeks a senior executive agent of change to lead our efforts to develop and assess highly impactful strategies, deepen our learning from our work, and sharpen our influence in the broader systems in which we work. The Vice President will lead adaptive challenges that involves: positioning the foundation for the best and highest use of philanthropy within the context of our complex systems; developing diverse strategies for engaging these systems; and learning from our activities and investments so that we engage more effectively and achieve our intended impacts, while continuously advancing our purpose.

Position Overview:
The Vice President will provide leadership to the foundation’s cross-cutting functions which include strategy, learning, and communications, and partners in leadership accountability for embedding equity, inclusion, and anti-racism as a process and an outcome throughout the organization. Through the success of this executive leader, Health Forward will employ diverse strategies, including narrative change and communications-based methods, that create positive sustainable and measurable impact on health. The Vice President will be responsible for institutionalizing learning infrastructure and a learning culture, which demonstrates that concurrent learning and action are imperatives when operating in rapidly evolving and dynamic systems, thereby increasing comfort for risk, and learning from setbacks and successes. The Vice President will be a strong leader of people and adaptive processes with a focus on facilitating sound decision making in support of Health Forward’s purpose and mission. At Health Forward, evaluation must be in service of equity. The Vice President must possess an expanded notion of evaluative practice which embraces Equitable Evaluation;- a mindset and practice which repositions evaluation to advance equity and expand ideas of objectivity, validity, rigor, and embraces complexity. The successful leader will generate an understanding of and build capacity for centering racial and economic equity using mixed methods (qualitative, quantitative, etc.) to conceptualize and implement a longitudinal strategic learning plan designed to improve internal practices and measure systems level impact in the Kansas City region. Lead an integrated cycle of planning, evaluation, learning, and adaptation across the foundation and ensure that there is a systematic and organizational-wide approach to purpose alignment (strategic planning). Play a leading role in facilitating and coordinating the team’s review and updates of Health Forward’s purpose plan and Theory of Change, providing significant inputs on the impact we seek, strategies, initiatives, indicators, and outcomes. Provide strategic analysis and recommendations as required to support board and leadership decision making and resolution of strategic issues. Ensure that decision making is aligned with the foundation’s short- and long-term strategies through representation in the leadership team, and participation in the Program & Grants and Finance and Investment committees of the board. Reflect the direction and learnings of the philanthropic sector and health ecosystem, and center the voices of partners and communities most proximate to the issues and solutions in Health Forward’s purpose plan. Ensure the foundation utilizes internal and external data, including lived experience, to systematically assess community investments and provide a platform for foundation-wide learning and improvements to ensure that we become a best-in-class learning and action organization. Champion the infusion of learning as a key value within the organization, and as a core competency for all roles, ensuring learning is decentralized within the foundation. Ensure the learning team strategizes with and in support of all foundation staff to identify learning priorities, conduct, or commission research, and support the learning and evaluation needs of our partners. Ensure the development of knowledge management systems, processes, and practices that codify, store, and manage results and learning. Collaborate with peers and teams to analyze trends in the advocacy, grantmaking, and investment portfolios for learnings and impact to share internally, with the board of directors and externally. Cultivate a concurrent learning environment in which conception, action, and reflection through a lens of innovation and smart risk taking are highly valued. Communications Ensures Health Forward communications are an influential strategic asset, are informed by institutional learning, harmonizes our purpose and that storytelling and narrative change are integrated throughout impact areas, learning and evaluation. Publishes articles, participates on panels, and organizes forums to share Health Forward’s approach and learning with external audiences. Provides executive leadership within the organization. Leads a collaborative team providing integrated leadership across the organization, balancing care, and accountability to achieve intended impacts through coaching, supporting, directing, and guiding. Develop strong and collaborative networks in the fields of philanthropic strategy, communications/narrative, equitable evaluation, and systems thinking and measurement, Develop and manage a small grant making portfolio dedicated to research and thought leadership to advance the field’s understanding of systems, learning, impact, and equity in philanthropy. Contribute to a collaborative internal team and develop strong networks among peers within the larger field. RELATIONSHIPS: Reporting to the President and CEO, the Vice President will play a prominent role guiding strategic conversations among leadership and facilitating learning and purpose led governance with the Board of Directors. They will also be responsible for collaborating throughout the organization and learning from cross-sector partners, the field, and philanthropy serving organizations with respect to strategy, learning, and communications. The leader will be expected to lead internally and externally on these topics and provide regional and national thought leadership in relation to the foundation’s purpose. The VP is one of seven members of the leadership team which includes the: Chief Administrative, Financial, and Investment Officer. Chief of Staff, Director of Communications, Director of Community Investment and Impact. Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives. President and CEO, Vice President of Strategy, Learning and Communications. Reporting to the VP is the: Director of Communications, Director of Learning and Evaluation, Equity Fellow (internal fellowship), Learning role (vacant), Process and Innovation Strategist, The VP stewards critical relationships with:, Cross-functional leaders and teams within the foundation, Board of Directors and Community Advisory Committee. Regional and national partners and stakeholders.
Qualifications: A demonstrated commitment to and fluency in issues of health and race equity, economic inclusion, the social and political influencers of health and key areas of the purpose plan. Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience leading strategy, learning and/or measurement, with experience catalyzing social change within a nonprofit or social impact context highly desirable (foundation, NGO, advocacy organization, government, etc.). Adaptive leader with a high tolerance for ambiguity, and ability to successfully navigate changing and/or competing priorities, strategic frameworks, and definitions of success. A strong understanding of and an ability to teach, present on, and stimulate systems thinking and equitable evaluation. Advanced degree in social sciences, evaluation, or related field with substantial experience in research and program/systems evaluation. MPA, MPP, MBA, or PhD and communications experience preferred. Strong leadership skills with a track record of aligning and developing talent to achieve desired impacts, nimbly shifting between directing, coaching, guiding, and supporting. Must be able to facilitate complex discussions around adaptive challenges. Experience in matrixed organizations beneficial. Must be very logical and structured in thinking and have excellent problem-solving ability, but tempered by an unmatched ability to successfully pivot in response to opportunities and challenges. Deep sense of curiosity, and demonstrated experience in learning, distilling learnings and turning them into action. Vaccination for COVID-19 is a requirement for this position, requests for medical or religious accommodation will be considered.

Personal Qualities:
Servant-leader who embodies Health Forward values of Trust, Partnership, Learning, Stewardship, Equity, Inclusion and Antiracism. Compensation: The starting salary range for this position is $160,000-225,000. The package will be determined by the experience level, credentials and personal characteristics of the candidate offered. Health Forward Foundation offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, a retirement plan, group life insurance, paid time off and a hybrid work environment. We appreciate your suggestions or referrals to professionals who may have an interest in this outstanding opportunity.

Formal interest accepted here or direct all inquiries to:
OMNI Human Resource Management
Michelle Anderson, VP of Executive Search | manderson@omnihrm.com
OMNI and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers and seek diversity in candidates for employment. EEO Employer W/M/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

How To Apply

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The Organization

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Position Overview

Job Summary

The College of Nursing seeks candidates for a Development Coordinator to coordinate all aspects of development-related programs, services, and/or fundraisers.

At Auburn, our work changes lives. Learn more about Auburn’s impact, as well as generous employee benefits and opportunities by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn.

Essential Functions

•               Plans, develops or assists in the execution of programs/services/fundraisers.

•               Coordinates, plans, and organizes events to include activities such as set-up, selecting speakers, and/or negotiating contractual obligations for resources and logistical considerations.

•               Monitors and may develop programs/services budget and ensures programs/services are operating within specifications.

•               Prepares itineraries and makes travel arrangements for those involved in related Development programs/services.

•               Creates and maintains records of prospects, contacts, and constituents.

•               Identifies, screens, recommends, and contacts individuals, corporations, and foundations which qualify as prospective donors and/or volunteers to schedule appointments.

•               Provides information to staff, students, constituents concerning Auburn University Development issues and concerns through presentation, inquiry response, and/or memorandums/letters.

•               May develop and oversee the marketing function for assigned development programs including (but not limited to) brochures, newsletters, web site and news releases.

•               Receives and resolves inquiries and problems.

•               Creates and maintains donor relations, solicitation and development.

Minimum Education and Experience

Education Level: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Years of Experience: No experience required for entry level

EEO Statement          

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

How To Apply

Special Instructions to Applicants    

Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/28949

The Organization

About the Howard Gilman Foundation: The Howard Gilman Foundation is a private foundation that supports the performing arts in the five boroughs of New York City. Our team-based, holistic approach focuses on acknowledging, studying, and empathizing with the unique complexities and needs of non-profit performing arts organizations. This approach is informed by Gilman’s core values, which include respect for, and trust in, our applicants and grantees. Our values manifest in our processes and procedures, as well as the type of funding provided. With an annual grantmaking budget of $32 million, the Foundation is one of the largest private funders of New York City’s performing arts sector.

As part of an organizational expansion, the Foundation now seeks a Grants Manager to work with its current seven-person team. With guidance and support from the Director of Grants Administration, the Grants Manager will oversee Gilman’s day-to-day grantmaking process and procedures, working to ensure alignment of grantmaking with our mission and values. The Foundation is simultaneously hiring for a Grants Assistant.

Position Overview

Specific duties include:

• Managing the workflow for all grant processes in Fluxx (approximately $32M to over 350 grantees annually through 4 grant programs);
• Working in partnership with the Director of Grants Administration to design and build new grant themes in Fluxx;
• Documenting grantmaking procedures and providing staff training;
• Building and generating reports in Fluxx to assist in internal staff research and the presentation of grant history, trends, metrics, and objectives for the Board, other funders, and/or consultants;
• Managing the Fluxx payment process and preparing materials for the Foundation’s annual audit and 990;
• Triaging Fluxx configuration issues from grantees and staff and actively working to maintain a positive user experience in Fluxx; and
• Working collaboratively with staff to refine procedures and policies and shape additional grantmaking programs.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and experience with the grants management system Fluxx: required.
• Two to four years’ experience in a grantmaking capacity: required.
• A demonstrated interest in and commitment to the Howard Gilman Foundation mission of supporting the performing arts in New York City: essential.
• The ability to communicate technical concepts effectively and create clear documentation and training materials: essential.
• A process-oriented approach to tasks and the ability to design systems with efficiency, accuracy, and respect for applicants and staff in mind;
• Recognition of the role grants management plays in fulfilling the vision of a Foundation and an interest in ensuring alignment of grant processes with organizational values;
• The foresight to plan ahead and the flexibility to manage the unexpected;
• The desire to work collaboratively in a team-based environment;
• Exceptional organizational skills; and
• The capacity to think creatively and the courage to express strong, vital opinions.

The Howard Gilman Foundation is firmly committed to continuing to build a team with a wide range of perspectives. The Foundation strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ candidates, and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any statuses protected by law.

Location and Hybrid Work Model: The Howard Gilman Foundation is located in New York City. Gilman uses a hybrid work model in which in-person workdays are paired with remote workdays. On average, the Grants Manager will be expected to work two to three days a week at the Foundation’s midtown Manhattan office, as COVID protocols permit, and the rest of the week from home. Gilman understands and respects the need for scheduling flexibility.

Compensation: This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary range is $85,000 – $105,000, and the final salary offer will be commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits, including a 403b plan with a 10% Foundation contribution, are offered.

How To Apply

Send resume and cover letter to jobs@howardgilmanfoundation.org. The application deadline is Friday, May 20th. The Foundation hopes to welcome our new Grants Manager to the team by no later than mid-July. The position will remain open until filled, with candidate review beginning in mid-May.

The Organization

About the Howard Gilman Foundation: The Howard Gilman Foundation is a private foundation that supports the performing arts in the five boroughs of New York City. Our team-based, holistic approach focuses on acknowledging, studying, and empathizing with the unique complexities and needs of non-profit performing arts organizations. This approach is informed by Gilman’s core values, which include respect for, and trust in, our applicants and grantees. Our values manifest in our processes and procedures, as well as the type of funding provided. With an annual grantmaking budget of $32 million, the Foundation is one of the largest private funders of New York City’s performing arts sector.

As part of an organizational expansion, the Foundation now seeks a Grants Assistant to work with its current seven-person team. With guidance and support from the Director of Grants Administration, the Grants Assistant will implement Gilman’s grantmaking processes and procedures. The Foundation is simultaneously hiring for a Grants Manager.

Position Overview

Specific duties include:

• Processing Core Grant, Discretionary Grant, and Out of Cycle Grant applications by performing due diligence, entering recommendation information, generating payments, reports, grant contracts, and award materials, and approving grants;
• Managing new applicant registrations and providing support to applicants;
• Tracking grant decisions during Staff/Docket meetings and providing relevant reports and other materials for Staff/Docket meetings;
• Sending declination and approval emails and grant contracts to applicants;
• Generating Board recommendation charts and grant indexes and compiling other materials for the Board’s review;
• Providing staff with focused support in their day-to-day work in the Fluxx grants management system;
• Working in partnership with the Director of Grants Administration and Grants Manager on the refinement of grants management systems; and
• Providing administrative support to the Director of Grants Administration, including correspondence, scheduling, and the organization of data and files within Fluxx.

Qualifications:

• A demonstrated interest in and commitment to the Howard Gilman Foundation mission of supporting the performing arts in New York City;
• A process-oriented approach to tasks and the ability to move through systems with efficiency and accuracy, as well as respect for applicants and staff;
•  Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multi-task when necessary;
• Professionalism, discretion, diplomacy, flexibility, and a good sense of humor;
• Strong oral and written communications skills;
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, including proofreading;
• The foresight to plan ahead and the flexibility to manage the unexpected;
• The desire to work collaboratively in a team-based environment; and
• The capacity to think creatively and the courage to express strong, vital opinions.

Special consideration will be given to candidates who:

• Have prior experience working in Fluxx or other relational databases

The Howard Gilman Foundation is firmly committed to continuing to build a team with a wide range of perspectives. The Foundation strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ candidates, and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any statuses protected by law.

Location and Hybrid Work Model: The Howard Gilman Foundation is located in New York City. Gilman uses a hybrid work model in which in-person workdays are paired with remote workdays. On average, the Grants Assistant will work two to three days a week at the Foundation’s midtown Manhattan office, as COVID protocols permit, and the rest of the week from home. Gilman understands and respects the need for scheduling flexibility.

Compensation: This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary range is $55,000 – $70,000, and the final salary offer will be commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits, including a 403b plan with a 10% Foundation contribution, are offered.

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to jobs@howardgilmanfoundation.org. The application deadline is Friday, May 20th. The Foundation hopes to welcome our new Grants Assistant to the team by no later than mid-July. The position will remain open until filled, with candidate review beginning in mid-May.

The Organization

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

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

Position Overview

This position serves a critical role in donor engagement and stewardship at Science Friday. The Stewardship Manager reports directly to the Executive Director and is responsible for specialized donor cultivation and growing the stewardship and legacy giving programs at Science Friday. This is a growing role, aimed at growing leadership giving and personalized donor engagement at Science Friday. As part of a four person fundraising team this position interacts with Science Friday donor communities across the country to facilitate increased giving and donor satisfaction. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, capable of working alone as well as in collaboration, is full of donor engagement ideas, and is passionate about science and learning. You must enjoy people and be comfortable hosting live and virtual events.

Reports to: Executive Director

To apply please CLICK HERE

Responsibilities include:

• Establish a pipeline for growth of major donors for Science Friday.
• Launch a planning giving program; stewarding existing donors into legacy giving at Science Friday.
• Maintain a personal portfolio of 50-100 donor relationships with giving capacities of $250 or more.
• Work in concert with the Individual Giving Manager to develop and deliver impactful donor newsletters, events, and reporting that cultivates and stewards prospective and existing donors.
• Work with our Individual Giving Manager to identify new prospects for stewardship.
• Draft and edit donor communications for the ED, Individual Giving Manager, Executive Producer, and Director of Institutional Giving.
• Write, support, and disseminate Science Friday’s Major Giving newsletter.
• Working with the Audience team to develop assets to support donor engagement.
• Working with the Audience team to track success and engagement of all donor activities including donation campaigns, donor experiences, and solicitations; incorporating data information into future fundraising efforts.
• Establish clear metrics and benchmarks for fundraising and donor engagement, evaluating campaign success and report findings at production meetings, all-staff meetings, and Board meetings.
• In collaboration with our social and engagement staff, track audience comments for donor profiles and donor communication.
• Follow fundraising best practices for fundraising and development, refining existing systems and making recommendations in regards to donor prospecting, data keeping, and analysis.
• Collaborate with our Executive Director, fundraising colleagues, and our program leads (digital, radio, education, and events) to create compelling campaigns and strategies that appeal to both donors and general audiences.
• Advocate for, and creatively implement campaigns for new and emerging donors using a variety of giving tools and platforms.
• In collaboration with other program teams, develop questions that invite our donors to actively shape and inform our coverage.
• Assist Individual Giving Manager with gift entry and donor acknowledgements.
• Assist the the Controller with Quickbooks donation reconciliation.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Experience as a front-line fundraiser, in particular working with major gifts and/or planned giving.
• A proven record of meeting and exceeding fundraising goals.
• High emotional intelligence, a background in relationship management, and strong intuition for people.
• A high level of discretion and comfort working with confidential, sensitive information.
• Comfort working in databases, preparing financials, reports, and spreadsheets to enable effective fundraising growth.
• A desire to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ace writing and editing skills.
• Demonstrated experience crafting original and compelling donor solicitations engagements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Expected to be available and be able to work occasional evenings and/or weekends as needed.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Ability to connect with a large variety of people on a range of topics and interests with enthusiasm, empathy, and kindness.
• People who love science are very strongly encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with EveryAction, our donor database system.
• Experience with project management and strong time management skills
• Familiarity with Slack, Google Suite, Asana, Airtable and other communication and project management tools.

How to Apply:  https://airtable.com/shrKR2PBgUQEWfJcO

Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000

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

Additional Information:

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic Science Friday (and this role) is operating in a hybrid capacity where employees can work remotely or come into the office. However, this position is not a permanent remote position and is part of the New York City staff. This role is expected to work from the New York metropolitan area and office, with considerable WFH flexibility, when it is safe to do so.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

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

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

About Our Workplace:

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

How To Apply

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The Organization

 EEO Statement

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Position Overview

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director of Alumni and Gift Success, the Assistant Director of Alumni Networking and Affinity Programs develops and collaboratively implements programming to guide and inspire engagement to align with advancement goals. Responsible for strategically developing, implementing, and executing affinity and networking initiatives with a focus on the diverse interests of Auburn University’s alumni and friends. An affinity group is any set of alumni who share a common student experience, interest, identity, or purpose, who can be brought together in-person or digitally to engage with each other and with the university.

Essential Functions

•               Leads the daily operations and implements strategic goals for the development of affinity engagement opportunities.

•               Manages the daily operations of a team to include training, conducting formal performance evaluations, and making decisions or having significant input into pay and hiring and firing decisions. Delegates work, as applicable, ensuring accurate and timely completion; assists staff in resolving complex and non-routine issues.

•               Identifies, recruits, cultivates, and encourages volunteers to engage in affinity programs that encourage resource development and establish meaningful connections.

•               Provides direction and oversight of the Auburn Alumni Association Black Alumni Council and other established affinity leadership groups.

•               Works with other advancement staff to ensure all affinity based programs offer high quality and meaningful experiences, are fiscally sound, and effectively reach target audiences through communication and marketing channels to advance objectives.

•               Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

Education Level: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Years of Experience: 5

How To Apply

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