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The Organization

The Milbank Memorial Fund is an endowed operating foundation that works to improve population health by connecting leaders and decision makers with the best available evidence and experience. Founded in 1905, the Fund engages in nonpartisan analysis, collaboration, and communication, with an emphasis on state health policy. We do this work by:

• Identifying, informing, and inspiring current and future state health policy leaders to enhance their effectiveness.
• Working with state health policy decision makers on issues they identify as important to population health, particularly in areas related to primary care, aging, and total costs of care.
• Publishing high-quality, evidence-based publications and the Quarterly, a peer-reviewed journal of population health and health policy.

The Quarterly is a multidisciplinary journal of population health and health policy. It presents original research, synthesis, policy analysis, and commentary from leading thinkers, policymakers, and practitioners. The journal receives more than 200 submissions annually and is published on behalf of the Fund by Wiley. In addition, we publish solicited commentaries on the Quarterly Opinion page of the Fund’s website.

Along with the Quarterly, the Fund’s communications include publications such as blog posts, reports, and issue briefs, as well as e-mail alerts and e-newsletters.

Position Overview

Job Summary:

The Fund seeks an enthusiastic and collaborative communicator who will provide administrative and technical support to the Managing Editor of the Quarterly and the Communications Director, as well as to the Quarterly Editor and Program Officers on occasion. The position involves a variety of responsibilities, including managing the peer review activities of the Quarterly and author and reviewer communications. For both the Quarterly and Fund communications, the Assistant will contribute to website content management and content creation, as well as help plan and execute dissemination efforts and assess their success. The Assistant will work collaboratively with other staff members and must utilize independent analysis, judgment, and conduct all activities in a manner consistent with Fund’s mission, vision, and values.

Specific Responsibilities

The Milbank Quarterly (50%):

• Communicate with authors and reviewers
• Track manuscript submissions and reviews and maintain database of authors and reviewers on ScholarOne
• Regularly monitor article metrics and analyze monthly
• Draft correspondence to authors, reviewers, and editorial advisory board members
• Proofread and copyedit Quarterly articles and web content
• Other duties on request

Communications (50%):

• Assist with website content management on WordPress
• Regularly monitor website and social media metrics and compile and analyze monthly
• Assist with drafting and then sending e-newsletters and emails using email marketing software
• Create infographics, charts, social media graphics, and slideshows
• Support all staff with presentation design and data visualizations
• Monitor Twitter conversations in our topic areas
• Maintain media list
• Draft and send correspondence to organizations identified in dissemination strategies
• Assist with identifying new communications strategies
• Other duties on request

Experience and Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a professional office is required
• Undergraduate degree and strong academic record
• Interest in public health, health policy, public policy, public affairs, or public administration is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Analytics
• Experience with Salesforce a plus
• Experience with website, marketing, and social media platforms
• Strong writing and copyediting skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• The ability to operate efficiently, multitask, and work independently
• High attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to work under pressure on occasions
• Commitment to the Fund’s mission, vision, and values
• Ability to work with and respect people of different cultures and viewpoints

The position is based in New York City. The staff are currently working remotely but are expected to return to the office for part of the workweek this spring. The salary range is $50K to $60K based on experience.

The Milbank Memorial Fund is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage applications from candidates of color.

How To Apply

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to charan@milbank.org

The Organization

 The Greater New Orleans Funders Network (GNOFN) was founded on August 29, 2015, following the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and 5th anniversary of the BP Oil Spill and the recognition that despite over $1 billion in philanthropic investment, disparities had only deepened in New Orleans across every spectrum, including education, economic development, healthcare and housing—particularly within Black, Indigenous, Latinx and Asian communities, and compared to counterpart white communities. Key local grant makers, like the Foundation for Louisiana, and national funders, like the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, launched GNOFN to center the values of equity and justice through a platform for philanthropic partners to increase resources and build power for communities of color in Greater New Orleans. 

What we believe is that investments can be strategically deployed to help people build power and the people themselves can build a more equitable and a more just community. We must trust and invest in folks who are closest to the problem as they will be the ones to have the solutions. We also acknowledge that it is our own institutional biases and prejudices that have indoctrinated us to overwhelmingly support white-led nonprofits. Color-blind grantmaking, even when grounded in a well-meaning attempt at equity, is the crux of the problem. Strategic philanthropy through a restorative justice lens recognizes the source and the cost of this accumulation of wealth and radically shifts wealth and power to the communities most impacted by extractive capitalism and white supremacy. GNOFN recognizes the need for more strategic philanthropic investments that radically shift wealth redistribution in New Orleans and beyond. We must change how power is wielded by re-examining the use of power and authority in philanthropic systems and organizational hierarchies and aim toward power with others rather than power over others. 

In this movement moment, this moment of racial uprising in our country, all institutions are going to have to be accountable to the communities they seek to serve. At the Greater New Orleans Funders Network, we’re trying to test out new models for philanthropic investments that center community needs. For example, we created a participatory grant-making process wherein grantees came in, they told us what they needed and what they planned to do. We then documented what they said and submitted the document as their grant proposal. They just had to show up and have that conversation. We’ve also used our bully pulpit, our influence, our access to open doors for the folks who are directly impacted by these problems. 

Position Overview

GNOFN Director Essential Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the GNOFN Director include but are not limited to the following:

Strategic Visioning

● Provide strategic guidance and future visioning for the network across all domains including programs, membership, governance, field building, communications etc.

● Cultivate an organizational culture, internally and externally, that is aligned with GNOFN’s core values of equity and justice

● Lead the implementation of GNOFN’s strategic plan via exploration of how to operationalize the following:

○ Community Engagement – How is the larger New Orleans community engaged with GNOFN from advocacy to grantmaking to membership?

○ Grantmaking – How can GNOFN continue to pilot innovative approaches to grantmaking that reduce the burden on grantees and support cross-sector investments?

○ Learning & Advocacy – How can GNOFN support the creation of a community-driven, multi-year, proactive advocacy agenda as well as continue to respond to opportunities in real time?

○ Organizational structure – How best should we structure the network for future sustainability and impact?

Overall Management

● Secure and manage all of GNOFN’s contracted consultants including Action Table facilitators and admin support, communications, evaluation and other consultants as needed ○ Convene Action Table facilitators and admin monthly to provide updates and source cross-table opportunities

○ Convene Action Table co-chairs and facilitators at least once annually

○ Support development of and approve GNOFN communications materials

○ Support development of GNOFN evaluation materials

● Staff GNOFN Executive Committee and Board of Directors ○ Meet with GNOFN co-chairs monthly

○ Meet with GNOFN Executive Committee bimonthly

○ Support Board of Directors meetings four times annually

○ Support recruitment of GNOFN Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Officers

Fund Development & Financial Management

● Manage GNOFN’s budget as set by the Board of Directors ○ Support development of GNOFN annual work plan and accompanying budget at Q4 Board of Directors meetings

● Oversee fund development and management in collaboration with GNOFN fiscal sponsor ○ Work with GNOFN members to secure annual membership fees

○ Secure additional funding as necessary

○ Meet monthly with GNOFN’s fiscal sponsor to review budget to actual

○ Support development of grant proposals and reports as needed

Membership & Programs

● Lead recruitment of GNOFN Members

● Oversee the development of programming in line with the strategic plan ○ Includes at least one annual convening as well as other programming such as trainings or webinars

● Represent GNOFN at meetings and conferences

● Develop relevant partnerships for GNOFN

GNOFN Director Essential Qualifications & Characteristics

● Deep knowledge of the South and an understanding of the philanthropic community and social movements, policy and systems change infrastructure in the South.

● A minimum of 5 years of management experience leading small to midsize teams and supporting volunteer boards/governing bodies in philanthropy

● Experience grantmaking in one or more strategies that support structural change (Community Economic Development, Policy & Systems Reform, Civic Engagement, Youth Development, Community Organizing)

● Knowledge and training in racial and gender equity and/or dismantling racism and oppression analysis.

● Facilitative leadership style, with the ability to articulate vision, align process and programs with values, strategy development and managing people with diverse personalities and work styles.

● Excellent communication skills, including public speaking, writing, and the ability to communicate clearly, diplomatically, and effectively.

● Adept in building and maintaining strong partnerships and working collaboratively with a committee, staff, philanthropic leaders, and professional colleagues. ● A task-oriented, skilled manager and doer, which can handle multiple demands in an effective manner.

● Ability to use research analysis to identify opportunities for strategic partnerships.

● Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with key leaders, foundations, philanthropic organizations, and individuals in the South and Nationally.

● A bachelor’s degree is required.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, candidates must submit a resume’ and cover letter to the official search email address at gnofn.director@sharedstrategygroup.com.

If you would like to recommend a potential candidate, please email us at gnofn.director@sharedstrategygroup.com and include the appropriate candidate contact information for us to follow up.

The Organization

About Toniic

Toniic is a global community of private wealth owners who are active impact investors.  Our member consist of more than 500 High Net Wealth individuals, Family Office, and charitable foundation asset owners who are deepening their impact across the spectrum of capital and personal resources in more than 25 countries around the world.  Toniic, through its field building initiatives, also seeks to expand and improve the ecosystem of impact investing.  The Toniic team of ~20 works virtually, with team members across the US, the UK, Italy Germany, Sweden, and Singapore

Position Overview

About this Role

Toniic is recruiting for an Executive Vice President, Global Head of Membership based on the East Coast of the United States.   The role has these broad categories of responsibilities:

1.     Serving as second-in-command within the organization, supporting the CEO on key business decisions

2.     Managing the success of the Membership Line of Business (P&L responsibility)

Toniic’s EVP, Global Head of Membership is the second-in-command within the organization, leading the Membership Services Line of Business (our largest LoB).

The primary goal of Membership Services is achieving Toniic’s desired impact by delivering services and programs that provide value to members and driving membership growth.  The role is responsible for coordinating the team to meet membership targets laid out in the annual budget.  Although Toniic is structured as a non-profit, it embodies a for-profit management style.  In the language of for-profit enterprise, the Global Head of Membership is responsible for both membership service delivery (member experience) and ales management (acquiring new members).

The EVP is part of a global senior management team, sharing in the responsibility for achieving Toniic’s overall strategic objectives.  They will be an observer on the Board of Directors and will lead the Membership Committee of the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and manage overall membership recruitment and retention strategy to meet annual goals and targets, with P&L responsibility
• Oversee our robust schedule of global online and in-person events
• Lead a team of Member Engagement Managers, Member Support Associates, Investment Research Specialists and the Events & Education Manager in support of the organization’s membership activities
• Provide leadership and direction to the marketing plan and member/prospective member communications
• Ensure that staff are supported and guided, and that their professional development is nurtured
• Recruit new team members as needed and as budget permits

Success Factors

Success in the role requires a process orientation in managing a team directly responsible for membership experience and growth.  The role may include some direct key account management.

The leader will live the values of the organization and inspire a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, innovation. Our management style is high-performance, yet more collaborative that the typical corporate style. The ability to inspire results, rather than command through hierarchical power, and an understanding of differing regional contexts is critical. Those coming from leadership positions in a large corporate environment and desiring a  more mission-aligned career are well-positioned, provided they understand our distinct culture and that this role in a small non-profit requires more self-support with access to fewer resources.  Toniic culture (both within the team and and the membership) also reflects a degree of openness and personal growth for which a candidate should be enthusiastic.

This position requires leadership in execution, business development, financial management, partnerships, team management, and community building within a global and committed group of impact investors.

The Toniic team and membership is global, and we support members with virtual events in all global time zones.  the role requires flexibility to work before or after standard business hours, although, in return, offers flexibility during the standard workday.  Situating the position in the East Coast time zone will minimize the need for early morning meetings, but occasional evening meetings will be required.  This is a work-from-home position, as are all Toniic positions.

Skills /Experience /Qualifications

The successful candidate will have general management experience, together with business development experience, have managed a P&L (or similar), have a commercial and entrepreneurial attitude with strategic vision and good judgment, have an understanding of managing engagement, and will understand impact investing at least at a high level.  A personal commitment to investing one’s own portfolio for impact would be a big asset in the role, given Toniic’s culture of transparency and “bring your whole self” ethos.

Candidate must have:

• A track record of successful leadership
• 5+ years experience as an Executive Director, business executive, or General manager
• Sufficient gravitas to lead a high-performance team and serve High Net Wealth members
• Strong operational business acumen
• Strong customer service, and relationship-building orientation
• Demonstrated commitment to accountability and results
• Ability to create and manage budgets
• General investment experience and either demonstrated passion for and/or deep understanding of the impact investment sector
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to work cross-culturally as demonstrated through international experience
• Comfort with working virtually, managing virtual teams, and agility with the use of cloud platform (e.g., Salesforce, Google Suite, Asana, Zoom – we are technologically savvy and self-supporting team)
• Ability to develop existing and new revenue opportunities leveraging Toniic’s value propositions with members, partners, and the impact sector
• Ability to travel regionally and internationally

Desired Experience:

• Experience managing multicultural teams
• Experience working with High Net Wealth individuals or family offices
• Experience negotiating grant-funding, partnerships, and similar relationships
• Experience leading a broad community or network
• Extensive international experience

General Information

Location:  East Coast of the United States

Compensation:  Non-profit competitive, commensurate with experience.  Benefits include 4 weeks of office closure in addition to 3 weeks of vacation annually, subsidized health insurance, 401(k) plan, and access to dental, life, accidental, life, accidental, and disability insurance.

Reports to:  CEO

How To Apply

Send resume, cover letter, names and contact information for at least three references to apply@toniic.com by April 30, 2022, with a cover letter expressing why you are interested in the role, with the subject “Application for Toniic Executive Vice president.” We prize diversity and encourage applications from diverse candidates.  Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

The Organization

ABOUT EDF

With world attention on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions to the world’s most serious environmental problems. By focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships, and market-based approaches, EDF tackles urgent threats with practical solutions. EDF is one of the world’s largest environmental organizations, with more than 2.5 million members and activists, operations in 28 countries, and a staff of approximately 750 scientists, economists, policy experts, and other professionals.

EDF works to solve the most critical environmental problems facing the planet and focuses on areas that span the biosphere: climate, oceans, ecosystems and health. Since these topics are intertwined, EDF’s solutions take a multidisciplinary approach. This work is done in concert with other organizations—as well as with business, government and communities—and avoids duplicating work already being done effectively by others.

With the belief that meaningful and durable solutions arise from communities whose lives and livelihoods are at stake, EDF embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as central to its mission, excellence, and success. EDF is striving to better understand, cultivate, and support a diversity of perspectives in its work.

THE POSITION

The Vice President, Institutional Giving will oversee the Institutional Giving (IG) team at EDF. This team consists of frontline fundraisers and administrative staff, with 19 people in total including six direct reports: the Associate Vice President, Institutional Giving; four Directors, Institutional Giving; and an Executive Assistant.

The VP will lead the strategic planning and implementation for a comprehensive development program that secures significant philanthropic resources from foundations and institutions in support of EDF’s priorities around the world. Currently, the IG team generates about $40M to $60M annually, depending on the renewal cycle of multiyear grants. This leader will partner closely with the Senior Vice President, Development on developing a forward-thinking plan for codifying current relationships with foundation funders as well as strengthening the capacity for establishing new foundation partnerships going forward. They will serve as empowering, visionary leader for the IG department, guiding staff to engage in high-level strategic thinking and advocating for the IG team with the organization’s senior-most executives.

This position is ideally based in New York City or Washington, DC and reports to the Senior Vice President, Development. The team reporting to this position is located in New York City, Boston, and Washington, DC.

MAJOR OBJECTIVES

Within the first 12 to 18 months, the Vice President, Institutional Giving will achieve the following major objectives:

• Work closely with the Development Leadership Team to effectively manage the department as a whole in its interactions within the organization (particularly the Executive Team, Programs, and Finance) and with the Board of Trustees (particularly, the Leadership Gifts Committee).
• Evaluate current capacity of the Institutional Giving department and develop and implement a comprehensive, visionary strategy that ensures high performance, includes attainable goals for each member, and promotes sustainable institutional fundraising growth.
• Coordinate and work closely with the Senior EVP, Chief Development Officer, and Development VPs on information sharing, problem solving, and decision making across the department. Set performance expectations across the team and operate as strong collaborators across the organization, and cultivate and facilitate strong working relationships.
• Hire, develop, and retain an Associate Vice President who provides oversight of day-to-day operations and personnel management for the Institutional Giving team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Vice President, Institutional Giving will have the following primary responsibilities:

• Lead the Institutional Giving (IG) team to raise about $40M of the Development department’s goal (dependent upon giving potential). Lead the process with the IG team to set revenue projections from institutional donors, primarily professional and independent foundations, on an annual basis.
• Work as a thought partner with program leadership and the Executive Team, as well as IG team members, to develop compelling strategies, narratives, and budgets that resonate with high-potential donors, and, where possible, influence their grantmaking and how they think about the issues EDF works on.
• Participates in advancing EDF DEI goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.
• Explore and define opportunities for continued growth for institutional funding of the organization, including providing ongoing strategic engagement for EDF’s most complex and highest priority foundation donors.
• Ensure communication with donors and prospective donors is of the highest quality and is compelling, specific to the donor (meeting them where they are), and, where possible, generates partnerships and revenue for EDF.
• Work closely with IG team management to ensure success in meeting individual performance goals, fundraising and growth targets, cultivating new donors, stewarding existing donors, and nurturing relationships with the donor community.
• Manage and motivate a growing team, notably providing strategic guidance and leadership to ensure the team meets organizational expectations, including proactive management of donors and high-quality, compelling written materials for donors.
• Possess strong leadership skills to guide entire IG department, including both direct reports and indirect reports. Ensure effectiveness in meeting goals, provide strategic advice on donor strategies, nurture leadership skills, and develop growth opportunities for team members.
• Facilitate team structure/restructure as needed given new staff recruitment/growth and ensure the highest quality staff are recruited and retained.
• Ensure smooth operations of the IG unit, including accurate financial information, budget management, and successful achievement of annual fundraising goals.
• Cultivate relationships with select high-level donors, time permitting.
• Serve on the Leadership Council and appropriate committees and working groups (e.g., ad hoc groups related to public funding, corporate giving, policy review, etc.) to represent Development and IG perspectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess most of the following qualifications:

• A passionate, enthusiastic commitment to EDF’s mission and work.
• A minimum of 10 years of demonstrated success and increasing responsibilities in non-profit fundraising leadership, including a strong track record of securing large gifts from foundations and leading a team of fundraisers.
• Experience as a foundation giving officer would be an advantage.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills; capable of problem solving within a complex structure.
• A high degree of intellectual curiosity, with the capacity to quickly understand a wide breadth and depth of programs.
• Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to be proactive and operational, and initiate new ideas and relationships while keeping a fast-moving train on the tracks.
• Strong, motivational people management skills with an ability to guide and mentor staff, promote cross-collaboration with inter-dependent development groups, and work effectively across geographies and cultures.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to speak publicly, project a high level of personal and professional confidence, and engage with all people at every level (including the CEO).
• The ability to serve as a leader and bridge builder who presents complex and opposing points of view in a clear, professional, and compelling manner.
• Experience managing complex multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Familiarity with environmental issues is ideal; an understanding of the environmental sector and the major funders that support work in this space.
• Adept at working as both a collaborative team player and independently as a self-starter.
• The ability to travel as needed.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, or equivalent relevant work experience.

How To Apply

EDF has retained Campbell & Company to conduct this search. To be considered for this opportunity, please send a letter of interest and resume to: abigail.husain@campbellcompany.com

APPLICATION

EDF has retained Campbell & Company to conduct this search. To be considered for this opportunity, please send a letter of interest and resume to: abigail.husain@campbellcompany.com

The full position guide may be viewed here: https://bit.ly/37gCvPn

The Organization

The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund strives to increase access and opportunity for all New Yorkers and foster healthy and vibrant communities. The fund uses an equity lens to develop initiatives and to issue grants, driven by the principle that everyone should have access to positive and enriching opportunities that define a full range of human experience and that circumstances of birth should not limit choices or short circuit success.  The Fund’s current programs include Arts in Health, Access to the Arts, Civic Engagement, and Jewish Life.

Position Overview

The Program Officer, reporting to the Executive Director, will be responsible for coordinating and implementing a wide range of programmatic, operational, communications, and logistical duties to support ongoing and new programs, grants and other foundation activities.  The Program Officer, one of the Fund’s three staff members, is the sole staff member fully dedicated to program operations and support functions, and therefore will be tasked with a high volume of proposals throughout the entire grants process, as well as inquiries and projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Support

• Support Executive Director with programs and initiatives (proposal review, background research, meetings, site visits, recommendations, grant monitoring and evaluation, program analysis, reporting).
• Provide assistance to grantees and ensure completion and accuracy of funding applications, progress reports and other relevant materials.
• Conduct background research on prospective grantees.
• Draft proposal write-ups for internal review.
• Participate in meetings with current and potential grantees and partners and prepare notes.
• Serve as liaison with specific grantees.
• Conduct and synthesize research in connection with current and new initiatives.
• Stay current in relevant news and trends in the arts in health field and New York City’s arts and cultural sector.
• Respond to inquiries regarding current programs, opportunities, and other general questions.
• Coordinate special grants and programs.

Grant Monitoring

• Monitor grants to evaluate their effectiveness in meeting their stated goals and conformance with grant requirements. Review reports, financial information, and other communication.  Perform related follow-up.
• Review and summarize grant progress reports (program and financial). Follow-up with grantees to ask clarification questions, as needed.
• Schedule, coordinate and participate in meetings with grantees, including site visits, partnership meetings and check-ins.
• Summarize and synthesize program evaluations.

Communications Support

• Assist Executive Director and President in the drafting and preparation of presentations, speeches, and reports.
• Develop communications/PR materials with PR consultants and coordinate ongoing communications support and projects.
• Draft write-ups and entries for the foundation’s website and work in partnership with Office and Grants Manager on website and online presence.
• Other communications and projects as needed.

Events Coordination

• Coordinate special grantee meetings and convenings.
• Assist with foundation and partner events.

Other Support

• Develop background materials for meetings.
• Implement follow-up from meetings.
• Draft e-mails and correspondence.
• Work closely with the Office and Grants Manager to ensure accurate records and track status of proposals and reports.
• “All hands on deck” when office needs arise.
• Special projects, as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• B.A. and minimum 5 years of work experience in the foundation, nonprofit or public sectors, with a strong preference for individuals who have worked within foundations or other grantmaking entities
• The Illumination Fund’s initiatives span multiple program areas and evolve over time, sometimes including partnerships with public agencies. The Fund’s current flagship programs connect the arts and health, including mental health in New York City communities. It is important for the candidate to have a base in one or more of the foundation’s programmatic areas – preferably arts or health – with the flexibility and demonstrated ability to learn new areas, and to be from New York City and/or know the city well.
• Experience in program administration, grantmaking, management and assessment
• Outstanding analytical, quantitative, and qualitative research, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written communications skills
• Excellent project management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills with special attention to details and follow-through ability
• Flexibility and responsiveness as circumstances change
• Must be able to read, understand, summarize, and synthesize a wide range of materials in order to make informed judgments about their nature
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from diverse communities and from the philanthropic, nonprofit, and public sectors
• Discretion to thoughtfully support the Executive Director and President with high-profile relationships

How To Apply

Send cover letter and resume by email to Rick Luftglass, Executive Director, at info@lmtif.org.  No phone calls please.

The Organization

In 1956, Duane and Virginia Secor Stranahan created the Needmor Fund to facilitate their family’s charitable giving and carry forward their parents’ legacy of community stewardship. The work of the Needmor Fund continues to be informed by the energy, vision, and generosity of these forebearers. As members of the Needmor board and family members learned more about community organizing, they were drawn to the determination of communities to demand change and challenge inequitable systems in the name of a just society. Organizing can be an effective platform for change across many different issues, but at its core it is centered in tenacity, intelligence, and courage — a testament to human potential. With that foundational understanding about the vital role organizing plays in our democracy, Needmor is deeply committed to funding people exercising their rights and demands for a just society through organizing.

Position Overview

The Executive Director will be guided by and work in partnership with a dedicated board to focus and implement the mission, vision, and values of the Needmor Fund. They will leverage learnings, perspectives, and experiences to advance people power through funding and advocating for community organizing. Working closely with the Operations Director, they will be responsible for managing the administrative and grant-making operations and will guide the strategic direction of the fund.

Vision and Strategic Leadership

·        In partnership with the board, lead a strategic planning process that articulates and advances Needmor’s vision of a democratic and just society though community organizing.

·        Champion community organizing within the philanthropic sector and build relationships between philanthropy and leaders in community organizing.

·        Represent Needmor at conferences and other convenings that inform or advance the work of the Fund and/or the field of community organizing, and advocate for the importance of funding capacity building and infrastructure of movements regionally and nationally.

·        Review and coordinate the fund’s Shareholder Activism activities in partnership with consultant.

Programmatic & Organizational Management

·        Facilitate board consideration and approval of grant selections through diligent oversight of grantmaking programs including research and grant application review.

·        Oversee overall operations, ensuring the continued alignment of systems, policies, and procedures required to facilitate the Fund.

·        Ensure compliance with all IRS regulations and other laws pertaining to operation of a private family foundation.

·        Supervise staff, lead performance evaluations, and support opportunities for their development and continued learning.

·        In conjunction with external financial managers and other advisors, oversee management of the Fund’s resources to ensure they are mission aligned and in compliance; prepare and continually monitor Needmor’s annual budget to ensure it is aligned with board policy.

·        Serve as liaison to the Fund’s investment managers, and in partnership with the Finance Committee, ensure that Needmor’s investments reflect the goals set forth in its Investment Policies.

Board & Committee Partnership and Governance

·        Support the engagement, recruitment, and onboarding of board members as key thought partners and advisors to advance Needmor’s mission.

·        Build on a strong culture of partnership and collaboration between the board and Executive Director to continue to foster transparency, clear communication, and trust.

·        Support and encourage the involvement of Board and family members in deepening their learning and engagement on behalf of Needmor, its grantees, and the field of community organizing.

·        In support of board learning, arrange annual learning tours highlighting the work of Needmor grantees and the issues being addressed through organizing efforts.

·        Provide timely and transparent reporting of financial health, investment performance, program updates, or any concerns that could adversely affect the Fund’s operations.

·        In partnership with the board chair, plan for and ensure smooth operation of regular board and committee meetings including the timely preparation and dissemination of the Board docket, agenda, and background materials.

DESIRED QUALITIES & EXPERIENCE

The Executive Director will bring a highly relational approach to management and deep appreciation for the field of community organizing. They will be a humble and values driven leader who values the opportunity to be fully involved in all aspects of the Needmor Fund. Previous grantmaking experience is helpful but not required. While no one candidate will embody all the qualifications enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:

Connection to the Mission

·        Passion and appreciation for the field of community organizing and an understanding of its contribution to racial and social justice across diverse communities, ideologies, and economies, preferably within the context of the Midwest.

·        Commitment to funding community organizing and building authentic relationships with grantees that reframe the power dynamics between grantees and funders.

Leadership

·        Experience developing strategy in partnership with a board, coalition, or other advisory group.

·        Familiarity with the potential grantee landscape and knowledge of base building, faith-based organizing, and other ways people build power in their communities.

·        Innate ability to foster and manage relationships across issues, geographies, levels of seniority, and lived experience.

·        Understanding of the unique dynamic of a family foundation and sophisticated approach that blends a commitment to the Fund’s roots and expertise of nonfamily board members; ability to work across multiple generations and build connection to a larger purpose and mission.

·        Authentic and sophisticated communicator (written and verbal) with the confidence to step into the spotlight when the moment calls and a leaderful approach to share that with others.

·        Ability to see opportunity to amplify the Fund’s work through influencing peers and partners

Management

·        Outstanding project management skills with the ability to deliver high quality results on time; advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills and the ability to multitask.

·        Team orientation and collaborative spirit required in a small organization; self-starter with the ability to work independently toward common goals and objectives.

·        Previous experience managing and supporting staff and working collaboratively with a board.

·        Positive, can-do attitude paired with a collaborative and inclusive style.

·        Bachelor’s degree preferred or the combination of 10 years of relevant lived and professional experience applicable to the role.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is between $125,000 – 165,000.

How To Apply

More information about the Needmor Fund may be found at: www.needmorfund.org

This search is being led by Carolyn Ho and Catherine Seneviratne of NPAG. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s website.

The Needmor Fund is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

The Organization

ABOUT THE MET: The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) collects, studies, conserves, and presents significant works of art across all times and cultures to connect people to creativity, knowledge, and ideas.

The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and the Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.

Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. Every day art comes alive in the Museum’s galleries and through its exhibitions and events, revealing both new ideas and unexpected connections across time and across cultures. For more information, please visit metmuseum.org.

FUNDING: For fiscal year 2022, The Met has an annual operating budget of approximately $300 million. Membership revenue generated $19.2 million in 2021 and is on target to reach $24.7 million for 2022.

Position Overview

THE OPPORTUNITY: The Head of Membership is an integral member of Institutional Advancement leadership. The successful candidate will bring the strategic, creative leadership required to evolve The Met’s comprehensive membership and outreach programs locally, nationally, and internationally. He/she/they will create and oversee broadly gauged efforts designed to expand to new audiences and retain current members. The Membership Department is embarking on a new path for growth, and the Head of Membership will leverage and foster partnerships with other revenue-generating teams in the Museum. The individual in this role will be expected to establish and achieve aggressive and realistic revenue targets.

The Head of Membership is accountable for ensuring an inclusive environment in which diverse talents are supported and developed. This is unique opportunity to join one of the world’s cultural treasures and to take a successful membership program and base to new levels of success. The Head of Membership reports to the Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Reporting to the Head of Membership is a team of nine.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:

 Significant experience building and leading innovation in membership, giving, and loyalty.

 History of accomplishment in a major, high-profile cultural arts, higher education, or corporate setting.

 Experience with current and emerging tactics in membership retention and growth.

 Knowledge of marketing theory and best practices applications to successful membership, alumni, and customer recruitment and retention campaigns.

 Committed to embracing and employing new digital and social media technologies.

 Knowledge of Tessitura is preferred.

 Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.

 Demonstrated success in managing people and resources.

 Exceptional communication and listening skills.

 A collaborative, inclusive, team-driven style.

 Demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.

 Interest in art, education, and the broader cultural community.

 Willingness and ability to regularly participate in evening and weekend events and to travel as required.

 Bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.

How To Apply

Howe-Lewis International is pleased to have been retained to assist with this exciting search. Please click here to apply online via the Howe-Lewis Talent Portal or email your resume and letter of interest to kirk@howe-lewis.com

The Organization

Position Overview

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Vice Chancellor for University Advancement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 10 public regional universities and by Washington Monthly as among the top 40 out of 673 private and public master’s universities nationally, provides students with a high-quality, affordable education and prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose to shape a changing world.

To build upon this enviable record of success and in support of its newly named chancellor, the University community invites applications and nominations for the position of vice chancellor for university advancement (VCUA) and CEO of the SIUE Foundation.

A metropolitan university, SIUE serves a diverse student body of more than 13,000. The University has enjoyed several years of record enrollment and increasing retention and is nearing completion of a $300 million infrastructure and building program. The Edwardsville campus encompasses 2,660 acres of woods and rolling hills in the scenic beauty of southwestern Illinois.

The University has a center in East St. Louis, including a charter high school; a nursing complex and a School of Pharmacy presence in Springfield; and a School of Dental Medicine in Alton. SIUE competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Ohio Valley Conference, the Missouri Valley Conference (men’s soccer) and the Southern Conference (wrestling). SIUE’s safety record has yielded a “Top 50 Safest College Towns in America” designation for the city of Edwardsville.

The University’s new vice chancellor will partner with Chancellor James Minor, whose term began March 1, 2022, to generate philanthropic investment in the institution’s exciting initiatives, including planning and executing a major campaign. The successful candidate will be an experienced major and principal gift fundraiser who demonstrates at least eight years of leadership experience in support of one or more institutions of similar or greater complexity.

Campaign experience is required, as are superior strategic skills at the institutional, departmental and prospect levels. Candidates with extensive, successful experience growing and leveraging constituent relations programs to ensure long-term success will be at an advantage. A bachelor’s degree is required, and an advanced degree is preferred. Experience with institutionally related foundations will be a distinct advantage.

SIUE’s new vice chancellor will join the institution at the ideal time to have a historic impact on the future of this great institution.

How To Apply

All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the profile, available at www.wittkieffer.com.

WittKieffer is assisting Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by May 2, 2022.

Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:

Dennis Barden, Jeff Compher and Bree Liddell

SIUEADV@wittkieffer.com

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin or sex in violation of Title VII. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.

The Organization

Location 

KIPP is currently back in session, onsite, in all five of its Delta locations.  The Executive Director will visit all school site locations frequently and will work out of the Helena and Blytheville offices.

About KIPP Delta 

KIPP Delta Public Schools was founded in 2002 when they opened their doors to 65 fifth grade students in Helena, Arkansas. The ultimate goal was to graduate students with the strength of character and academic abilities needed to succeed in life – and in so doing, prove what is possible in public education. They promised to do whatever was necessary to help their students succeed. KIPP Delta is still making – and keeping – the same promise today. They now lead five schools across the Arkansas Delta serving over 1,100 students and 250 alumni. Since opening, their schools have regularly outperformed local school districts academically, and the work of many of their schools, staff, and students has been recognized on local, statewide, and national levels. To date, 95% of their high school graduates have been accepted into college, and over 75% are currently persisting in or have graduated from college.

What You’ll Do

The Executive Director is responsible for the following in addition to any other projects as determined by the local network Board:

Strategic Planning & Effective Execution 

• Works with the local Board, key funders and partners, and the regional leadership team to develop a strategic vision and implementation plan to accomplish it
• Sets clear multi-year academic, operational, and financial goals and manages to them; adapts as necessary given changes in the internal and external environment
• Provides oversight of strong public transparency systems including public compliance and reporting

Human Capital Management

• Continues to build and nurture a strong, cohesive culture that reflects KIPP Delta values and leads to a strong and aligned regional identity
• Enhances and supports strong and consistent accountability systems to ensure regional progress toward shared goals; promotes transparent decision-making processes and embraces distributive leadership principles
• Ensures the regional team operates in a fair, transparent, student-focused, and client-focused manner when supporting and interacting with the schools
• Directly manages the Managing Director of Academics/CAO, Managing Director of Finance, Managing Director of Regional Operations, and Managing Director of HR/Talent.
• Prioritizes a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and works to infuse and emphasize these practices throughout the organization

Academic Excellence & Instructional Expertise

• Provides oversight of academic and school culture vision and priorities
• Works with the Chief Academic Officer and Head of Schools; oversees the implementation and alignment of high-quality curriculum, assessment, data management, and other academic systems across the region

Operational Excellence & Financial Management

• Scales the staff capacity and infrastructure systems necessary to sustain the region
• Oversee leadership team to obtain excellence in regional operations ( i.e. budget planning, compliance, human resources, facilities management, fundraising, and information technology)
• Ensures that the region has a viable 5-year financial plan and a sustainable funding base
• Manage development efforts to meet ambitious annual goals by identifying, cultivating, and soliciting public, individual and foundation sources of giving; in particular, ensure that schools are maximizing all public revenue sources
• Oversees marketing efforts, branding initiatives, and advocacy work on behalf of the region at local, state, and national levels

Relationship Building & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serves as the public face of KIPP Delta Public Schools
• Continues to develop active working Board and committees in close partnership with the Board chair
• Builds coalitions, relationships, and partnerships with key stakeholders including parents, donors, community members, political organizations, and the state department of education, in support of the organization’s mission and goals; engages and manages relationships with elected officials and public sector partners (municipal, state, and district staff for Congressional offices) to support the advancement of KIPP Delta Public Schools as a key partner in the region’s educational system in the region
• Demonstrates leadership as a member of KIPP’s national network by fully engaging as a member of the KIPP Executive Director community; ensure key regional constituents are kept fully informed on key developments and national KIPP initiatives

Who You Are 

• You prove the possible, all day, every day. You possess an unshakable, deeply held personal belief that all children can achieve regardless of background.  You consistently make decisions that look to empower the students, families and staff you serve and lead others to make decisions based on what is best for your students.

• You get it done. You have a relentless desire to achieve exceptional outcomes on behalf of kids and do so by developing a vision that everyone in your school community can get behind. You set clear goals and achieve results in a collaborative way that moves hearts and minds. Creating operational and financial efficiencies is your superpower and you’ve seen success doing just this time and time again.
• You lead with vulnerability and compassion. You consistently focus on identifying opportunities to learn and grow and understand managing through change requires a human-centered approach that balances action with active listening. You operate with an exceptional level of self-awareness, humility, and integrity in all interactions, personally and professionally.
• You are a strong, intentional relationship builder and collaborative teammate. ​You thrive on bringing different stakeholders together around a common goal. You seek to understand different contributors’ motivations and enjoy finding creative ways of meeting multiple objectives. You shape relationships with an ethos of reciprocity.

How You’ll be Measured

At the end of year one, as the Executive Director, you will have built strong relationships with your peers and the larger school community, earning their trust and partnership.  You will have hired several key roles within the school leadership team to include a Managing Director of Academics, Director of Development, and School Leaders.  As the instructional leader for the network, you will have identified and begun to implement a plan to increase student achievement and outcomes that both align to the KIPP philosophy while at the same time addressing individualized learning needs and trends that you’ve identified within the student population.  KIPP will be seen in all the communities it serves in Arkansas as a leading community partner and critical stakeholder in all regional conversations.

Additional Qualifications

The ideal candidate will also have a minimum of five years of experience in senior leadership positions within academic entrepreneurial organizations or teams as well as a bachelor’s degree with equivalent work experience, with a strong preference for K-12 experience.

Why Work with Us

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.  Working at KIPP Delta means that you will have:

• Access to health care when you need it most. Whether it be medical, vision, dental, disability or life insurance, we’ve got you covered and offer a bevy of benefits to ensure that you and your family are taken care of during these uncertain times.
• Support to plan for your future.  Team members are required to participate in the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System where we’ll contribute up to 14.75% of your gross salary to the plan. You can find more information here.
• A community of learners. We are a community of learners who are dedicated to reflection and continual improvement. We are passionate about our content, committed to refining our practice, and incorporate curiosity and a love for learning in our classrooms.
• A competitive compensation package. KIPP Delta is offering a generous package that includes a reimbursable relocation stipend (up to max at $1500) and signing bonus (up to 3% of salary).  The range for this particular opportunity is in the six figures.

Position Overview

About the Opportunity

KIPP Delta seeks an Executive Director (ED) to drive the current strategic priorities of the region, as well as set the vision and direction for how the region evolves moving forward. Reporting to the Board of Directors and partnering closely with the senior leadership team, the ED will help ensure success for KIPP Delta students through establishing best-in-class instructional and operational programs. In addition to their internal leadership, the ED will serve as a true external ambassador, deepening existing external relationships and building new ones (e.g., community leaders, partner organizations, donors, education leaders, etc.). This unique role offers an unparalleled opportunity for impact and the chance to develop and grow within a powerful, national network. This is an ideal role for an exceptional manager, motivating leader, and strong external spokesperson, who has demonstrated breakthrough outcomes in a similarly mission-aligned organization or school setting.

How To Apply

Please apply directly at: https://talentedadvisors.applytojob.com/apply/yTBip0e6Mx/KIPP-Delta-Executive-Director?source=ABFE

The Organization

WorkMoney is a nonprofit organization dedicated to lowering costs and raising incomes for all Americans to make American life more affordable and American families more economically secure. We provide products, services, perks, benefits, tips, and tools to help members improve their financial lives. We are a trusted source of information about financial matters, economic policy, and public debates about the economy. We also activate and engage our members in advocacy campaigns to support policies and elected leaders to support our core vision that everyone in America can afford to live a good life. You can find out more about WorkMoney at workmoney.org and Facebook.

Position Overview

What are we looking for?

In two years, WorkMoney’s team and budget have grown 10X. Our compelling mission and impactful results have generated opportunities to further scale our work and team.  We need a strategic director who can bring focus and rigor to our resource generation team. The Development Director position is a newly created role to develop the plan and structure needed to keep our development engine humming and on track to meet our ambitious goals. A successful candidate will be able to drive development success by organizing and optimizing every aspect of our development program, including deep support of our CEO. In this high-impact role, the Development Director will be able to use their deep experience to fully envision and create a best-in-class development program. The ideal candidate will have a proven-track record of mentorship, supervision, and building a collaborative team.

Are you meticulous with the details, even in a fast paced environment? Are you skilled at keeping a driven and dynamic team swimming in the same direction? Do you have a track record of leading a department to set and hit big goals? If all those answers are yes, this might be the role for you!

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and lead overall development program: work closely with internal and external team members to set our annual fundraising goals and strategy, including assessing and optimizing departmental roles and capacity as we grow, facilitating cross department collaboration across WorkMoney, and exploring the potential of currently untapped strategies, such as grassroots fundraising
• Develop and implement fundraising systems: oversee the organizational implementation and adoption of Salesforce and other systems, develop reports, and ensure efficient operations and accurate data
• Expand WorkMoney’s prospecting efforts: working with fundraising team and consultants, ensure the foundation and major donor prospect pipeline continues to grow
• Oversee stewardship and cultivation activities: ensure that all donors and prospects receive compelling communications and updates on the latest WorkMoney accomplishments, and lead the development of a donor programming calendar that provides engagement opportunities with our work and team
• Grants management: with the support of our contract grant writer and other team members, ensure all grants are professionally submitted and implemented
• Supervise Development team: provide supervision and coaching to a super capable early career fundraiser and future staff as the department grows

Must Haves

• 5+ years of progressively responsible fundraising experience and leading a fundraising team (3+ people) responsible for at least $10M of annual revenue
• Extensive experience identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and closing  both major institutional funders and high net worth individuals
• Savvy communicator with experience engaging stakeholders across a wide variety of interests and political persuasions, and able to navigate the complex relational dynamics of a highly-networked, highly-engaged donor base
• Experience and comfort in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly, grace under pressure
• Experience supporting a dynamic principal fundraiser
• Ability to lead and manage external consultants and stakeholders involved in fundraising efforts
• Excellent judgment and decision making, and the ability to manage up when needed
• Confident user of Salesforce or other fundraising CRM
• A strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and an equitable future

Nice to Haves

• Experience or interest in economic development or pro-democracy work
• Startup experience
• Graphic design skills

Benefits

The salary range for this role starts at $140,000 annually based on experience. WorkMoney offers generous healthcare, vacation and retirement benefits — the kind ALL Americans should be able to have, and which we are proud to offer. Those include, but are not limited to: low deductible healthcare, dental, and vision plans at no cost to you, 401(K) retirement program with up to 6% employer match, four weeks paid vacation, paid family and medical leave, and an annual work from home stipend.

How To Apply

Why join our team?

We’re mission driven, hard working, and scrappy AF. We’re a true startup, offering a dynamic work environment where no day is the same and where innovation and rolling up your sleeves is the norm. WorkMoney’s team includes people with a wide-ranging set of backgrounds and expertise. And best of all, we’re a growing crew of collaborative colleagues who are generous, whip-smart, and authentic.

WorkMoney is an equal opportunity employer. WorkMoney prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on age, color, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, expression, gender identity, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We strongly encourage applicants from historically under-represented communities and see diversity of all kinds as a tremendous asset to our work.

To Apply

Follow the link to the application page, complete the required fields, and submit a resume and written response to the application questions. Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the posting will remain published until the position is filled.

Application Questions

1. What are the fundamentals of a well-run development department? What structures and principles are most important?
2. Tell us about your experience supporting principals – how have you set people up for successful pitches in the past?

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