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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

Special Instructions to Applicants    

Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/28988

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 Engagement and Experience, the Assistant Director of Advancement Experience oversees a team of event and engagement specialists to execute events and experiences for Auburn Advancement. Develops tactical plans, aligns resources, and implements plans to execute customized engagement experiences for signature alumni association events, central advancement events, and unit or college events that meet advancement goals. Partnering across Auburn Advancement and Auburn University, the Assistant Director produces, architects, and collaboratively implements events and experiences to deepen the relationships and enhance the engagement of Auburn constituents. Collaborating across all areas, the Assistant Director embraces a service mentality and cross functional focus.

 Essential Functions    

•               Leads a team of event and experience staff to execute events and experiences for Auburn Advancement and ensures a best-in-class engagement for Auburn constituents.

•               Facilitates enterprise-wide training and resources to drive engagement, participation, and retention.

•               Serves as a strategic partner to Advancement teams in units and colleges to provide consistent engagement experiences for stakeholders and elevate the standards.

•               Partners closely with Director of Donor Experience to execute donor events and programs.

•               Facilitates planning, production, and execution of constituent experiences, events, and engagements utilizing all mediums and varied resources.

•               Utilizes emerging tools, technologies, and partners to deliver industry leading stewardship and alumni and donor success.

•               Creates remarkable experiences to build loyalty, reduce churn, and drive success.

•               Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

Education Level: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Years of Experience: 5

 Minimum Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of event operations. Ability to communicate effectively, maintain complex scheduling and calendars, strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Knowledge of higher education policies and procedures. Strong knowledge of alumni relations, student affairs, annual giving, and development procedures. Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

How To Apply

Special Instructions to Applicants    

Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/28990

Special Instructions to Applicants    

Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/28990

The Organization

BSR is a global nonprofit organization that works with its network of more than 300 member companies and other partners to build a just and sustainable world. From its offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR develops sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. Visit www.bsr.org for more information about BSR’s 25 years of leadership in sustainability.

We are proud to have a team of some of the most talented and motivated people in the industry working in our global offices in Copenhagen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Tokyo.

About BSR’s Equity, Inclusion & Justice Area of Expertise

BSR’s teams focus on seven core Areas of Expertise (AoE) for our consulting, collaborative, grant-funded, and research projects – one of which is Equity, Inclusion & Justice (EIJ) – with an Industry Focus having extensive corporate and on-the-ground experience developing and implementing sustainability strategies and programs in 10 specific industries. For EIJ, BSR believes that to create a just world, everyone must have fair access to resources and opportunities, as well as the right to self-determination in meeting their fundamental needs. We work with businesses to deliver on this vision by reimaging traditional practices to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) using an equity-first approach which enables companies to identify and dismantle systemic barriers to active inclusion throughout their corporate ecosystems. From developing inclusive workforce practices to leveraging power and influence to drive progressive change at the community and societal levels, BSR helps companies confidently position themselves as responsible community stakeholders and change agents.

Our EIJ team provides strategic consulting services; thought leadership and research; and helps companies to align their efforts with the needs and expectations of their employees, communities, and other vital stakeholders through robust community engagement and collaboration. For BSR and our member companies, EJI is about more than achieving company-specific goals; it’s about driving positive transformation.

Position Overview

The Director, EIJ will be part of BSR’s global EIJ AoE with primary responsibility for daily internal management of the AoE. The Director will work closely with the team to translate vision into actionable strategy; drive implementation and collaboration across the team, other AoEs, and Industry Clusters within BSR; provide guidance and coaching to a global team of Associate Directors, Managers and Associates; and ensure that there is a shared understanding of the EIJ theory of change across BSR and its networks. This work will ensure a strong foundation for the EIJ AoE to deliver best-in-class insight, advice, and collaborative initiatives helping business create long-term value and scale impact.

The ideal candidate will be an adaptable, solutions-oriented DEI thought leader with a strategic approach to driving impact developed in experience across business and/or business consulting; philanthropy and/or philanthropic consulting; social justice; or other relevant fields. The Director will have the patience, persistence, emotional intelligence, and grace to build and maintain collaborative, trusting working relationships and facilitate tough conversations around sensitive EIJ issues across cultures and jurisdictions in a remote, multinational work environment. The successful candidate will be equity-focused, committed to modeling inclusivity, and excited and undaunted about the opportunity to shape EIJ narrative, practices, and impacts through influence and partnership with large, multinational business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Leadership of AoE: The Director will oversee the continued growth and success of the EIJ AoE by facilitating continual refinement of the AoE strategy; creating new services and tools; building and identifying capacity needs for successful delivery of AoE goals and objectives; monitoring project pipelines and progress against sales targets; and, in collaboration with other AoE and Industry leads, identifying high-impact areas for business development and external engagement.
• Team Leadership: The Director will oversee the EIJ global team management by managing and developing staff in a variety of ways including as Project Director, Practice Director, and as Career Manager; creating an environment that fosters and values ongoing learning, supporting team member’s ongoing development; and leading discussions at team meetings to shape organizational outcomes and impact culture
• Business Development, Member Engagement, and Partnerships: In partnership with other AoE and Industry leads, the Director will be responsible for driving revenue generation, recruiting new member companies, deepening relationships with business leaders in member companies, and developing new partnership opportunities with other nongovernmental, community-based organizations, and anchor institutions. The Director will draw from an established set of BSR tools and cases to facilitate these business and partnership development activities.
• Consulting Services and Project Directorship: The Director will play a leading role in delivering consulting services to member and non-member companies. The Director will provide oversight—and often hands-on support—for the delivery of best-in-class consulting services to companies. The Director will typically oversee 7-10 ongoing projects at any one time, working actively with project teams, and providing thought partnership to project managers.
• External Representation: The Director will represent BSR to external audiences by presenting at relevant industry conferences; demonstrating thought leadership through writing and publishing blogs, reports, etc.; maintaining external relationships and partnerships; and proactively working to create opportunities to raise the profile of BSR and EIJ more broadly.

Qualifications

• Alignment with BSR’s Mission: Mission- and values-aligned with understanding of and appreciation for BSR’s unique Theory of Change which centers working with business to promote transformation and powerful collaborations that take progress to scale.
• Relevant Leadership Experience: 10-15 years of leadership experience in strategy development, business, consulting, or other roles requiring performance of key functions of a consulting leader, including developing and maintaining senior-level client relationships; pursuing and creating business opportunities; and overseeing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• People & Team Management Experience: Proven leadership and people skills, including a demonstrated ability to mentor other team members to improve skills and effectiveness, preferably within a matrixed organization
• Acumen to Learn & Contribute Across Sectors & Issues: Collaborative learning mindset with the intellectual agility to learn from and work with companies across various industries, and with colleagues who are experts on other sustainability issues
• Aptitude to Work in a Global Context: Experience working with multinational companies and organizations and/or strong interest in and high capacity to work across international cultural contexts seeking to understand and always respect others’ perspectives.
• Social Justice Expertise: Practical and conceptual understanding of social justice issues; an ability to effectively engage with underrepresented and/or historically marginalized/excluded groups; and experience applying an equity lens – including gender, racial and/or social equity more broadly.
• Track Record of Success: Record of accomplishment in business development, client/relationship management, and exercising influence with senior leaders.
• Knowledge of Business Processes: Knowledge and experience related to business processes such as strategic planning, organizational development, training programs, performance management, change management, etc.
• Stellar Communications Skills: Outstanding verbal, written, and facilitation skills with fluency in English required and additional languages a strong plus.
• Demonstrated Commitment to Ethics: High ethical standards and commitment to BSR’s core values of Leadership, Respect, and Integrity.
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness to undertake up to 25% business travel post COVID.
• Educational Background: Master’s degree in business, law, public policy, or other relevant discipline is preferred; Extensive experience in management consulting will be considered.
• Background Check: Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

How To Apply

BSR is partnering with Walker and Associates Consulting – a US-based, national, Black- and woman-owned strategic management consulting and executive search firm that centers EIJ in its work – for this search. To apply, email a cover letter; resume; and list of three references (candidates will be notified in advance of any outreach to references) to bsr@walkeraac.com by 5:00 pm ET on Friday, May 13, 2022. Use the subject line “Director, EIJ.” One combined PDF file is preferred. Candidate review begins immediately.

Questions or Nominations? Email Jeannine N. Walker, President and CEO, at jwalker@walkeraac.com

The Organization

The California Wellness Foundation (Cal Wellness) is a private, independent foundation established in 1992 with a mission to protect and improve the health and wellness of the people of California. As one of the largest health-focused foundations in California, with over $1 billion in assets, Cal Wellness is a nationally recognized leader for its strategic core operating support for grantees; public policy grantmaking; and a focus on violence as a public health issue. It is Cal Wellness’ desire to promote equity and level the playing field so that everyone has access to good-paying jobs; healthy and safe neighborhoods; and quality health care services.

The foundation’s current Advancing Wellness grantmaking strategy includes four interrelated portfolios. Since its founding, Cal Wellness has awarded nearly 9,000 grants totaling more than $1 billion. As the foundation looks to the future, it is pursuing new and innovative strategies beyond its core grantmaking to advance its mission, including implementation of new technology systems, development of its public affairs capacity, and establishing mission- and program-related investment portfolio. Cal Wellness has a diverse staff of approximately 45 located in its Los Angeles and Oakland offices and a diverse 12-member Board located throughout the state of California. The foundation’s work underscores a belief that wellness requires social justice, a deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and sustained efforts to eliminate systemic barriers that prevent access to health care, education, employment, and safety.

Please visit http://www.calwellness.org for more information

Position Overview

The Investment Associate will join Call Wellness’ diverse and growing 5-person finance team headed by the Chief Financial Officer and will report directly to the Director of Investments. Finance oversees the foundation’s money, including our operating budget and our mission-related investments, and collaborates closely with other departments, including Operations and Grants Programs. The Investment Associate will add capacity to help maximize the endowment and PRIs and manage a larger, more mission-aligned, and more complex investment portfolio. The Investment Associate will have the opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive team as well as to interact with the CEO, the executive management team, and the Board of Directors, including presenting in Investment Committee meetings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Investment Management:

• Assist in all facets of endowment oversight, including annual reviews of Investment Policy Statement, asset allocation, impact reporting, and long-term planning.
• Assist in monitoring existing managers, including meeting with investment managers on a regular basis.
• Monitor consultant investment transactions to ensure compliance with policy.
• Assist in planning and preparing Investment Committee materials.
• Monitor portfolio return calculations, working with consultant and custodian to reconcile any differences.
• Monitor and report on industry trends.

Program Related Investments (PRI):

• Lead execution of new PRIs, including completing new investment documentation and all other related activity.
• Manage investment documents (such as amendments, manager communication, etc.).
• Assist in performing due diligence and evaluating PRI opportunities as an active member of the PRI Committee.
• Assist in preparing PRI recommendations.
• Coordinate ongoing portfolio monitoring with PRI consultant.
• Execute capital calls and monitor payments.
• Organize and file ongoing PRI documents and communication.

Investments Administration:

• Finance/Accounting Support
• Coordinate audit support reporting with financial custodian and investment consultant.
• Develop and update audit support schedules.
• Assist in researching any valuation reconciliation differences between custodian valuations and manager statements.
• Complete investment surveys.
• Complete all other required investment filings such as Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) and other foreign filings as needed.
• Maintain investment timelines, documentation, and files to ensure timeliness and completeness for both new and existing investments.
• Work with other team members on logistics of meetings, events, and conference calls as needed.
• Assist with other administrative duties as needed.

Other Responsibilities:

• Field Building Grantmaking:
  • Research and recommend potential grants to mission investing grantmaking.
  • Perform due diligence and draft recommendations.
• Assist in developing and maintaining policies and procedures.
• Assist with special projects, new initiatives, and other work as needed.
• Respond to internal and external investment inquiries and communicate professionally with investees, consultants, and other partners.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidates will be aligned with our mission and values; possess strong analytical and program management skills; demonstrate exceptional communications and relationship-building aptitude to respectfully develop genuine connections with internal team members and various external constituencies; and embody, through lived experience, applying a DEI lens to our work. Key experiences, expertise, and interests that will contribute to success in this role include:

• Work experience in investments, financial advisory services, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, consulting, or other related client-serving fields is preferred; experience in impact or mission investing and/or working at or with a foundation is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly through analysis, research, observation, asking questions, execution, and evaluation.
• Innate curiosity with an interest in learning more about investments.
• Aptitude for research and quantitative analysis, either generally or related to financial transactions.
• Basic understanding of or aptitude to learn valuation and investment drivers behind various asset classes.
• Basic knowledge of or aptitude to learn due diligence practices and investment performance monitoring.
• Understanding of PRIs is a plus.
• Advanced skill in Excel is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize duties with great attention to detail: must be able to balance multiple and competing demands, complete work accurately within stated due dates, and follow tasks through to completion.
• Superb written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences; deliver clear and compelling presentations; and maintain high professional and ethical conduct including maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion.
• Excellent team player capable of working flexibly and collaboratively while taking on varied responsibilities within the Finance department, with other internal teams, and with external advisors, consultants, and other constituencies.
• Entrepreneurial and solutions-oriented with experience or aptitude in creating and enhancing processes and systems.

CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate will embody Cal Wellness’ core competencies:

• Live our Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Equity, Stewardship, Excellence, Learning, and Trust.
• Drive Towards Innovation: Be bold. Experiment and learn from both successes and failures.
• Make a Difference: Yes, we can. Own our responsibilities and our ability to make positive change.
• Contribute to One Team: We’re in this together. Our success is a collective effort.
• Show Courage: Be thoughtful but act on your convictions. Be open to feedback.

How To Apply

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and list of three references (candidates will be notified in advance of any outreach to references) by 5:00 pm PT on Friday, May 6, 2022. The link to apply is on our website and here.

Resume review begins immediately. Those selected for advancement may be asked to participate in several rounds of interviews (virtual and/or in-person) and complete a writing assignment. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our application process, please let us know.

The California Wellness Foundation is partnering with Walker and Associates Consulting – a Black- and woman-owned strategic management consulting and search firm located in Oakland – for this search. Questions or Nominations? Email us at calwellness@walkeraac.com.

The California Wellness Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse candidate pool. Additionally, we are a fair chance employer and welcome candidates with living experience with the criminal justice system.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to limit the scope of potential work assignments. This is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and duties may differ from those as outlined above.

The Organization

The James Irvine Foundation is a private, nonprofit grantmaking foundation dedicated to expanding opportunity for the people of California. The Foundation’s vision is a California where all low-income workers have the power to advance economically. Since 1937 the Foundation has provided more than $2.2 billion in grants to organizations throughout California. The Foundation ended 2021 with more than $3 billion in assets and provided $128.9 million in grants. We have about 80 staff across our San Francisco and Los Angeles offices. The Foundation is committed, internally and externally, to the values of accountability, curiosity, empathy, equity, nimbleness, partnership, and transparency

Position Overview

This is an exciting time to join the James Irvine Foundation, as our grantmaking has grown steadily to reach $186.5 million in 2022. With this growth the Foundation is increasing internal capacity and expanding its workforce to ensure our continued impact, including hiring for a new position: Human Resources (HR) Generalist. This position will support, and ultimately run, the daily operations of the Talent department across onboarding; training and development; interviewing and hiring staff; administering pay, benefits, and leave; and communication of and accountability reporting for company policies and practices. The first year will be spent focusing on onboarding new employees; training and development; reporting; and employee communications and partnership. Professional Development budget, time, and support will be offered to promote learning and growth within the role.

The HR Generalist will partner with the Director of Talent on direct recruitment, liaise with outside recruitment firms, and manage staffing agencies for temporary employees. Over time, the HR Generalist will partner with all departments on all human resources related areas, conducting qualitative and quantitative research and analysis in support of planning and executing key projects. This role will ultimately own the operational function of Talent and serve as the subject matter expert for our Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and Learning Management Systems (LMS) – Namely and SAP Litmos, respectively – ensuring they are deployed to their most strategic and full use. The HR Generalist will also provide orientation, coaching, and technical assistance regarding our Talent Advancement Program.

Ideal candidates will be highly collaborative, organized, and learning-oriented with some HR background and a desire to become a generalist across all core facets of HR. The HR Generalist must be collegial, curious, and accountable with the emotional intelligence and interpersonal savvy to build and maintain trusting relationships while using discretion and managing confidentiality. Ultimately, the HR Generalist should be passionate about aligning practices and systems with organizational values and centering the team’s needs and voice in HR solutions just as the Foundation centers low-income workers.

Irvine is dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and has committed to increasing our knowledge and understanding of systemic racism, identifying it as a persistent obstacle to our vision of a California where low-income workers have the power to advance economically. In 2020, Irvine pledged an additional $20 million of grantmaking to specifically address anti-Black racism and racial equity more broadly. The HR Generalist will be a key partner in the development of DEI competencies and will work collaboratively with colleagues as we look to operationalize racial equity internally within our processes and operations in 2022 and beyond.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the hiring of qualified job applicants and oversee new hire orientation and turnover.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for HRIS (Namely) and LMS (SAP Litmos).
• Partner with cross departmental work groups to create and implement policies and processes.
• Provide project management support and participate in the planning and execution of projects across cross-functional teams, as assigned by Director of Talent and/or Chief Operating Officer.
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and managers, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory trainings, continuing education, and work assessments including safety and anti-harassment trainings, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and engagement; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Partner and lead employee engagement efforts, survey development and tracking, and organizing culture building activities.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; recommended best practices; and review policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• A strong desire to contribute to the mission of The James Irvine Foundation.
• Ideally 3 to 5 years of professional experience and background in Human Resources or related operational or talent functions (e.g., recruitment, hiring, training and development).
• Demonstrated personal commitment to racial equity with awareness of how systemic racism can impact organizational culture and society; participation in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts; and interest in applying an equity lens to HR processes and systems. Direct experience with racial equity work within progressive organizations is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to self-direct, plan, and think strategically; set and achieve realistic goals and objectives; and balance multiple priorities with excellent attention to detail and follow through.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to learn and work on new content areas quickly and to assemble and assess data and research.
• Experience in positively contributing to a culture of learning.
• A desire to work collaboratively in a dynamic team-oriented environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, listening skills, ability to facilitate challenging conversations, and judgment in using discretion, managing confidentiality, and communicating within a variety of settings.
• Demonstrated respect for diverse perspectives and an ability to make all people, across any area of difference, feel comfortable discussing potentially sensitive matters.
• An empathetic professional with excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills. A personal style characterized by humility, flexibility, self-awareness, accessibility, a sense of humor, and the ability to work with grace under pressure.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Some experience with or ability and genuine curiosity to learn Namely and SAP Litmos.
• Some experience with or enthusiasm to learn employment-related laws and regulations
• Experience in growing organizations supporting midsized teams across multiple offices in a remote or hybrid context is preferred

How To Apply

The James Irvine Foundation is partnering with Walker and Associates Consulting, a BIPOC- and woman-owned national strategic management consulting and executive search firm, for these openings. To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and list of three references (candidates will be notified in advance of any outreach to references) to irvine@walkeraac.com on or before 5:00 p.m. PST on Friday, May 6, 2022. Use the subject line: HR Generalist Search. Submission via one PDF or Microsoft Word file is preferred. Questions or Nominations? Email Jeannine N. Walker at jwalker@walkeraac.com.

The James Irvine Foundation offers an attractive benefits package. The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants who reflect the diversity of California. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (“FCO”). The Foundation greatly appreciates all expressed interest.

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:  Director of Special Events, Women’s Committee

Department:  Women’s Committee

Status:  Exempt/Full-time

Job Summary:

The Manager of Special Events, Women’s Committee will work with the Director of Special Events, Women’s Committee to plan and execute special events for the Women’s Committee of the Central Park Conservancy. The Manager will serve as the lead planner for two or three major Playground Partners events: The Playground Partners Winter Luncheon, the Annual Family Party, as well as Play for the Park Annual Tennis Tournament. The Manager will plan meetings and stewardship events as well as other smaller events as assigned. The Manager will collaborate with the Executive Director, Director of Special Events, Director of Membership, Playground Partners Co-Chairs and event Co-Chairs to reach fundraising goals and enhance the Playground Partners initiatives.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

Donor Relations and Corporate Partnerships

• Actively engage event leadership in details for event.  Host planning meetings, send update emails and keep them informed of gifts in their honor. Provide high level of stewardship and develop relationships that continue after the event.
• Provide superior customer service to all donors, participants and partners, leverage relationships for continued Playground Partners and Women’s Committee engagement.
• Work with the Corporate Development Team, Executive Director, Women’s Committee, WC President, PGP Co-Chairs and PR Consultants to identify, pitch and secure event sponsors, speakers, and in-kind gifts.

Event Production

·        Oversee all aspects of event solicitations, printed materials, and related communications, including writing content for solicitation letters, printed invitations, and event program, develop material for e-promotions, website, and marketing materials, communicate design strategy to graphic designers, facilitate internal and external approvals, all while keeping in line with tight deadlines.

·        Manage event vendors, responsibilities including gathering proposals, negotiating fees, reviewing contracts, collecting required documentation, coordinating onsite needs and production schedules, processing contracts and payment

·        Work with ED, internal communications team, and public relations consultants to develop and execute press plan. Tasks include development of event messaging, pre and post event press releases, press invitations, story placement approach as well as strategically curate photos for post-event media coverage

• Manage logistics and production of assigned events including development of run-of-show, load-in documents, coordination with CPC’s operations team, as well as volunteer recruitment, training, and management

Data Management

·        Manage all data as related to events including build, pull and organize mailing lists, curate solicitor lists, enter new contacts into the database, register attendees and their guests in Raiser’s Edge, process and code payments, track finances (expenses and income), contact table buyers for guest names and seating rounds, prepare check-in database for day of event

·        Manage post-event activities: write thank you notes to supporters, sponsors, and other event partners. Ensure pledges are paid, organize data and prepare tax acknowledgement letters, plan re-cap meetings and document post-event notes. Facilitate tablecloth sales – cleaning, collecting payments, inspecting, shipping (if applicable)

·        Process contracts through database for signature, facilitate PO procedures and ensure vendors are paid on time, track expenses

 Minimum Requirements:

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

·        3 to 5 years of relative special events experience

·        Ability to work independently and as a team

·        Ability to work under pressure and to multi-task

·        Superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize

·        Strong written and communication skills required

·        Exceptional maturity, tact, diplomacy and initiative.

·        Must be able to work effectively with high-profile volunteers

·        Familiar with the New York philanthropic community a plus

·        Excellent computer skills:

o   Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

o   Extensive experience with Raisers’ edge

·        Valid Driver’s license required and must be comfortable driving in Central Park and NYC

•  Ability to move or transport small boxes and supplies, weighing up to 30 pounds, within the office and Park for event needs.

·        Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

This is an in-person position.

Salary range:  $70K to $75K (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 potential 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 resume and cover letter using the following link:

Manager of Special Events, Women’s Committee – Central Park Conservancy Careers (oraclecloud.com)

The Organization

Aspen Leadership Group is pleased to announce an opening for a Search Consultant.

ALG is a national network of fundraising leaders. ALG builds enduring and productive relationships with individuals pursuing careers in philanthropy and with leaders of organizations engaged in philanthropy. ALG’s search services focus on building a team and a culture that enable an organization to engage all of its potential donors and volunteers. Consistent with that inclusive approach, ALG is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion, both in our own company and in partnership with our clients and the individuals we serve. Since our establishment, we have built lasting, deep partnerships with numerous organizations as advisory board members, volunteer chairs, presenting and attending conferences, and meeting with leaders as they build their capacity. ALG empowers advancement teams to change approaches and behaviors and drive unprecedented fundraising results. In short, working at ALG gives accomplished and passionate philanthropy professionals a national platform for influence and impact on fundraising talent in the world of philanthropy.

This position requires at least ten years of fundraising/advancement/development experience within the nonprofit sector. Frontline fundraising experience is a plus.

The salary for this position is $100,000 annually. Benefits include 401K with automatic 3% company contribution (no match required); medical coverage through UnitedHealthcare; basic life insurance; short-term and long-term disability; 11 paid company holidays; and 18 days of paid vacation.

ALG is a national firm whose employees operate within virtual office space nationwide. There is some travel, including to relevant professional conferences, trainings, and corporate gatherings.

All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the responsibilities and preferred qualifications stated in the prospectus. Applications should be received by May 24, 2022.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Vice President for Search Management, the Search Consultant will work closely with Senior Consultants to create and refine candidate pools across a portfolio of searches and establish rapport with ALG candidates and network members through personal and tailored contact, including email, social media, telephone, and video conferencing. As a partner in each search, the Search Consultant will maintain frequent, regular, and clear communication with Senior Consultants across a diverse portfolio of searches and equip them to engage in well-informed consultation with clients. The Search Consultant will serve as an active, engaged member of the Search Management Team.

The Search Consultant will contribute to the success and growth of ALG by building and maintaining strong relationships with current and aspiring philanthropy professionals across the nation and around the globe. The Search Consultant will assist these professionals in navigating thoughtful and productive career paths. They will draw on years of success in building long-term relationships with donors and apply those skills in building lasting talent management partnerships with candidates.

The successful candidate should possess deep knowledge of the field of philanthropy. With experience as a successful fundraiser and as a member of fundraising teams, the Search Consultant will craft outreach strategies that result in diverse talent pools and act as a career counselor and advisor to candidates and prospective candidates. The Search Consultant will interact with candidates as peers, rather than simply as recruiters. They will bring their full expertise to each engagement, leading to more robust discussions and lasting outcomes.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1107

The Organization

Read more about us at www.philanthropyohio.org.

Position Overview

Position Title:            Director, Programs & Learning

Reports to:                 Vice President, Programs & Learning

Position Summary

The Director of Programs & Learning serves a key role in implementing educational programs and professional development services. The Director is self-directed, highly organized and solution-focused with a passion for Philanthropy Ohio’s mission and a commitment to member service. The successful candidate has demonstrated expertise in the philanthropic sector and experience facilitating learning and leading programming on complex issues, including racial equity.

This is a full-time exempt position based in the Columbus-area with a hybrid of a remote and in-office schedule. Occasional travel within the state of Ohio is required.

Salary range: $55,000-65,000. Philanthropy Ohio offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance; 15 days paid vacation; paid sick leave; retirement benefits; and a collegial work environment.

Program Responsibilities

• Plan, facilitate, and host in-person, online learning on a variety of philanthropic and professional development topics, including racial equity, addressing power imbalances and systems change.
• Manage and support networking groups.
• Lead implementation of our annual conference and statewide one-day summits with the guidance of the Vice President, Programs & Learning.
• Collaborate with internal workgroups and teams to promote programs & learning.

Administrative and Leadership Responsibilities

• Participate in board committees as assigned.
• Participate in the development of the annual programs & learning work plan and budget.
• Manage reporting for all aspects of departmental deliverables and programs.

Constituency Responsibilities

• Represent Philanthropy Ohio and establish relationships with key leaders at member organizations.
• Assist in providing specialized responses to service and information requests.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to our core values of Community, Courage, Voice, Integrity and Equity.
• Comfort with discussing and leading in complex topic areas, including but not limited to racial equity, addressing power imbalances and systems change.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in customer service, facilitation, public speaking and leadership.
• Experience working in philanthropy, grantmaking organizations and / or membership organization.
• Experience related to implementing professional development programs.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, administrative, and communication skills.
• Ability to balance role of being part of a team and working independently.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Slack, Salesforce, project management tools, etc.
• Four-year college degree in a related field.

How To Apply

Applicants must send both a cover letter and resume no later than April 30, 2022 to employment@philanthropyohio.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Organization

The Klarman Family Foundation seeks to identify areas of unmet need and to advance solutions to addressing them. Their intention as a Foundation is to help make measurable progress in improving the lives of others. Founded in 1990, The Klarman Family Foundation granted approximately $82 million in 2021 to advance its philanthropic interests.

Their work is guided by the following principles and values:

• Approaching their work with a seriousness of purpose and evaluative rigor, and also with an openness to tackle issues in new ways.
• Approaching their work with a sense of urgency and willingness to invest based on the opportunities to make a difference, rather than the limits of an annual grantmaking budget.
• A belief that the preservation of democratic norms lies at the core of all of their work and that a healthy democracy is crucial to all the Foundation seeks to achieve.
• A commitment to acting in partnership with other funders as opportunities to learn and leverage greater impact.
• Applying what they learn to improve their philanthropic practices and outcomes.

The Foundation’s grantmaking spans several areas of interest:

• Ensuring a healthy democracy.
• Expanding access to vital services and enrichment opportunities in Greater Boston and throughout Massachusetts.
• Advancing understanding of the biological basis of health and illness.
• Supporting the global Jewish community and Israel.

These issues are complicated, requiring new and creative thinking and persistence over time. With a commitment to learning and assessing impact, these categories and strategies may evolve, but the dedication to applying best practices in philanthropy will remain unchanged.

Position Overview

THE SKILLS YOU’LL NEED

 The Klarman Family Foundation recognizes that a person’s skills and competencies can be gleaned in myriad ways, including via life experience. If you do not meet all of the qualifications listed, you are still encouraged to apply for this position.

The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking, practical, and collaborative leader who brings a deep and demonstrated commitment to the principles and values of the Foundation. They will be a proven facilitator of internal learning with highly effective interpersonal and relational skills, including a demonstrated ability to support program teams in developing, implementing, and assessing long-term strategic goals.

Additionally, ideal candidates will bring:

• Natural inclination and intentionality for learning; A curious disposition motivated by the internal drive and passion to uncover and shed light on a variety of complex social issues.
• High emotional intelligence, steeped with interpersonal awareness and excellent listening skills.
• Internal consultant posture with the ability to provide nuanced, tailored support to team members on issues that may be challenges or points of opportunity.
• Knowledge of the field of philanthropy and strategic program and initiative development, with particular interest in candidates who bring experience and/or appreciation of family foundation contexts. Understanding of different approaches deployed by the foundation, including grantmaking, complex partnership development, and special initiatives is highly desired.
• Flexibility and agility working across content areas with an appreciation for the intersections between issues; Ability to synthesize complex, cross-disciplinary material and focus quickly on the essence of an issue while maintaining clarity around the big picture; Experience using a combination of objective and subjective data to create relevant, practical and dynamic learning opportunities for internal stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills, across different audiences (internal/external) and approaches. Ability to clearly articulate concepts, findings/data interpretations, as well as the implications of these analyses for the Foundation’s work. Communication style reflects approachability, authenticity, and transparency.
• Effective time and project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of relevant professional experience within a nonprofit, philanthropic, strategy consulting or other mission-driven organization. Strong preference for senior leaders with 10+ years of professional experience.

The salary range for this exempt position is expected to be $150,000 – $200,000 depending on prior experiences and skills. Comprehensive benefits for this position include paid leave, health and dental insurance with a flexible spending account and dependent benefits, a transit account, and a 403(b) retirement plan. The Foundation is committed to professional growth and development for all employees, and to the continued learning and practice required as an organization to build and foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

All Foundation employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as well as boosted, and the Foundation will require any new employees to be fully vaccinated and boosted by their date of hire as well, absent a medical or religious accommodation as approved by the Foundation.

This position is based in The Klarman Family Foundation’s Boston office and is eligible for a hybrid of in-office and working from home.

How To Apply

More information about The Klarman Family Foundation may be found at: www.klarmanfoundation.org

This search is being led by Cara Pearsall, Britni Russell-Bianchi, and Robert Diggs of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s website.

The Klarman Foundation commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our mission is best advanced by contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects the diverse communities that we serve is a priority, and we encourage applicants of all ages, cultures, races, colors, religions, national or regional origins, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or other status protected by law.

The Organization

Founded in 2008, Hot Bread Kitchen has nearly 15 years of experience investing in New York City’s women and immigrant communities, using the vibrant food industry as a catalyst for economic mobility. Its mission is to create economic opportunity for immigrant women and women of color through job skills training, food entrepreneurship programs, and an ecosystem of support in New York City. Since its founding, HBK has grown into a hub of economic opportunity in New York City, generating over 100 million in regional economic impact.

Hot Bread Kitchen takes a holistic programmatic approach that meets members where they are and centers each of their unique needs. HBK’s Career Services include both Culinary and Facility Management training, resulting in job placement with food industry employer partners, from small, family-owned bakeries to Fortune 500 companies, in New York City. HBK also offers bridge training to ensure members have skills in English as a learned language and digital literacy; social services to ensure members have access to any assistance they need to start work, including child care, benefits and housing; and upskilling opportunities for those members who are ready to take the next step in their career and job placement assistance. With its beginnings rooted in social entrepreneurship, the organization also offers Small Business incubation programming that facilitates aspiring and early stage food entrepreneurs. HBK has incubated more than 250 small, women-owned food businesses, and is on track to expand this area of their work. Finally, working with a cohort of bakeries, HBK operates a Good Food Jobs Initiative, which aims to improve culinary jobs and demonstrate that good working conditions are good for business.

Currently implementing a strategic plan that will grow its impact, HBK is on target to expand operations exponentially in the coming years. The “Invest in Breadwinners” plan aims to serve hundreds more women in each of the next three years, with a goal of serving 1000 “breadwinners” by 2024. The organization is set up for sustainability and expansion, and has created a workforce development model for scaled replication while it also develops new, innovative models of service delivery and small business incubation programs that are responsive to members’ needs.

Hot Bread Kitchen currently has a staff of 26 FTE with an annual operating budget of $5M. Its main office and training hub is located in Chelsea Market in the Meatpacking District of Manhattan. Training and small business incubator programming will be opening this year in the other boroughs of New York City as well.

For more information about Hot Bread Kitchen, go to https://hotbreadkitchen.org/.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Development Officer will play a critical role in ensuring HBK achieves its mission to support members in their pursuit of economic mobility utilizing the food and adjacent industries. The CDO will be joining HBK as the organization undertakes a plan for significant growth, and will have the lead in connecting with, and shepherding, the funders and partners needed for the organization to execute on its expansion plan.

The CDO will be a member of the 5-person Executive team. They will ensure that HBK reaches the organization’s $4 million annual revenue goal in FY22, with increasing revenue objectives over the next three years. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in building strategic relationships and raising philanthropic funds across all sources including individual major and principal gifts, institutional giving, government, events and campaigns. They will have experience developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising and storytelling strategies, a passion for managing teams, and a commitment to systematizing and leveraging data to support fundraising and external relationships.

The Chief Development Officer will lead HBK’s results-driven development team, responsible for the organization’s philanthropic revenue.

Priorities

• Serves a thought partner to the Chief Executive Officer and Executive team in all aspects of the organization’s operations and strategic planning
• Creates a vision of growth for development, based in metrics, data, and proven experience; understands how to motivate and mobilize people who want to help in that growth
• Is a creative force when thinking about stewardship, partnership, and board development
• Forges strong and deep relationships with the Board of Directors
• Diversifies and increases resource streams by developing a comprehensive multi-year individual giving program, and creating more partnerships with corporations, foundations, and government funders
• Works across the organization to bring the culture of philanthropy to each team so that there is an understanding of what needs to be raised and how
• Champions the DEIA work of the organization and partners with the DEIA Committee

Responsibilities

Development and Revenue Growth

• In partnership with the CEO and Executive team, develops an overall external relationship and fundraising strategy for the organization, complete with implementation plans and metrics to gauge success throughout each year
• Manages the Fund Development Committee of the Board of Directors to ensure stakeholders are engaged and committed to supporting our revenue goals
• Creates a major gifts strategic plan and manages a portfolio of top donors and partners with the goal of building multi-year, comprehensive partnerships that include financial, programmatic and technical support
• Oversees all written development materials, including proposal submissions, and ensures they are well-written and responsive to the funder’s requests
• Supports the development team to manage and secure philanthropic funds via our Young Professionals Committee, Kitchen Cabinet, and other stakeholder committees
• Manages all fundraising events and visits by external funding partners, and liaises with the program team to ensure coordination and to plan member involvement
• Oversees government fundraising, including responding to requests for proposals and shepherding all funding-related communications with government agencies
• Collaborates cross-functionally with the program and executive teams to support the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of key funders
• Collaborates with the Chief Financial Officer to align fundraising and finance strategy to promote financial sustainability

Executive Role and Team Lead

• Acts as a thought partner to the CEO to implement the organization’s development strategies
• Collaborates with the Executive team to ensure the organization is achieving it mission, adhering to its values, and pursuing excellence in all realms
• Contributes as a leader to HBK’s fun, collaborative and caring organizational culture
• Leads and mentors a high performing team that is currently comprised of four members, and will grow over time, and fosters a culture that attracts, retains and motivates top talent
• Supports a culture of data, overseeing the establishment of annual team goals and KPIs and a process for data gathering, reporting and analysis to inform strategy
• Ensures effective internal communications and collaboration across teams to further goals of the brand team and the organization
• Commits to and actively supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Driven by and have a belief in Hot Bread Kitchen’s values and mission
• Strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and ability to design and execute on complex projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Successful history of designing successful and progressive fundraising strategic plans
• Proven track record securing significant and/or principal gifts
• Strong people management skills with proven ability to both lead and inspire teams to meet ambitious goals
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, ability to confidently pitch and present to senior level partner staff and press
• Experience working closely with a Board of Directors and/or Senior Leadership
• Strong sense of brand and understanding of how to leverage Hot Bread Kitchen’s unique brand to achieve fundraising and program goals
• Ability to successfully set priorities, have keen analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making
• Energetic and self-directed, with effective time management, organizational skills and ability to simultaneously manage several priorities and team member

Compensation, Location, and Benefits

• $150,000 salary
• HBK offers a flexible and hybrid working environment. This position will require regular in-person attendance to support funder visits at our facility in Chelsea Market and, occasionally, at offices throughout New York City.
• HBK’s comprehensive benefits package includes health/vision/dental insurance (available from day one), 401K contributions, fully flexible vacation time, family leave, and a sabbatical program. Our organizational culture is entrepreneurial, flexible, and civically-minded (learn more about our culture on hotbreadkitchen.org/careers)

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship

The following statement was developed by the Hot Bread Kitchen staff along with the standing DEIA Committee, and has been endorsed by the HBK Board:

Since 2008, Hot Bread Kitchen has served women and entrepreneurs from every corner of New York and from all over the world; we have seen many lives transformed, and many kitchens, too. After a decade of dialogue with our program members and external partners, we are inspired to have complex conversations to make change and build healthier, inclusive workplaces.

Our work helps women, immigrants, and people of color thrive as workers and entrepreneurs within the food ecosystem, and is helping to make the system itself more conscious and equitable for all.

Hot Bread Kitchen is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and allyship because we believe this commitment will:

• create an organizational community where all feel respected, supported and valued;
• foster deeper relationships that drive opportunity, innovation, and impact for the communities we serve; and
• set an industry standard that prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusivity and allyship.

Hot Bread Kitchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact the emails below to request such an accommodation.

How To Apply

Sarah Raful Whinston

Principal

swhinston@drgsearch.com

Merav Schwartz

Associate

mSchwartz@drgsearch.com

Gabrielle Smith

Associate

gsmith@drgsearch.com

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