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The Organization

Philanthropy New York is a trusted community of nearly 300 grantmaking organizations that develops
forward-thinking guidance and programming to address the unique challenges of philanthropy and
convenes funders to strengthen ties across the sector. We bring together funders from within and across
sectors to form networks, develop and share knowledge and nurture crucial skills to make the work of
each grantmaker – and the sector as a whole – more meaningful and more effective. For more information,
visit www.philanthropynewyork.org

Philanthropy New York seeks candidates aligned with our Vision, Mission and Values.

The Office of the President and CEO is responsible for all of Philanthropy New York’s external facing
member relationships, engagement with Philanthropy New York’s sector and governmental partners,
and the organization’s board governance.

Position Overview

The Executive Coordinator provides direct support to the President and CEO and coordinates the day-to-day activities of the Executive Office. The Executive Coordinator works in close collaboration with PNY’s membership, finance, learning, policy and communications departments to plan and manage organization-wide projects and reports, member and board events and meetings, and draft communications from the President and CEO. The ideal candidate enjoys building and maintaining relationships and working across an organization. They will be a skilled organizer who can provide the administration and communication necessary to run a busy office and the discretion needed to work with on critical governance and organizational issues. Essential skills include strong written and verbal communications, database and technological savvy, a love of multitasking, and event coordination.

The Executive Coordinator is responsible for the following day-to-day activities, among others:

Project and Administrative Management

* Provide support to the President in all administrative and project management needs, including:

o Manage key functions including scheduling meetings and managing the calendar, coordinating travel arrangements, expense reporting, and filing

o Compile all necessary information and documents to support successful appointments and upcoming deadlines

o Draft and distribute correspondence

o Liaise with other departments and committees to coordinate special projects

Coordination of the Board of Directors

* Serve as Secretary to the Board of Directors. Schedule and manage board and committee activities, including:

o Prepare board and committee agendas, meeting materials, regular quarterly board reports and meeting minutes

o Attend, schedule, and provide logistical support for all board meetings

o Organize an annual gathering for alumni of the PNY Board

* Steward the Board nominations process including preparing reports on board composition, scheduling interviews and collaborating with Senior Leadership to produce the annual board orientation.

Support Member Engagement and Professional Networks

* Collaborate with Member Services to chart progress on member engagement and identify outreach for the CEO

o Schedule meetings with member foundations and ensure the President and CEO is routinely in touch with members

o Record meetings, conversations and visits in PNY’s database and generate engagement reports

* Manage Philanthropy New York’s bi-annual Trustee Salon

o Serve as the event manager including overseeing the invitations, RSVPs, coordination of the event location and support for speakers/presenters

* Coordinate Philanthropy New York’s CEO Roundtables

o Schedule quarterly meetings, secure locations and manage event logistics, support the development of agendas and send reminders to CEO’s.

* Organize key aspects of the organization’s Annual Meeting of the Membership:

o Prepare invitation and supporting materials such as proxy votes and draft remarks for board members and President and CEO

* Support membership driven networks and collaboratives, especially the Philanthropic

Administrative Coordinators Network (PACNET)

* Other duties as assigned, including assisting co-workers in programming, facilitation, and administrative tasks as needed

Skills and Knowledge:

* Strong project management, time management and organizational skills required. The ability to manage multiple priorities, take initiative, and pay attention to accuracy and detail is critical.

* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

* Understanding of structural racism and willingness to name and negotiate the ways that white supremacy culture shows up in institutional settings.

* Commitment to personal growth and development on issues of racial equity.

* The ability to work with diverse constituencies, maintain diplomacy, and negotiate successfully is critical.

* Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

* A desire to work collaboratively across teams, manage diverse constituencies and develop relationships necessary.

* Proficient in Microsoft systems, e.g., Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint. Knowledge of Salesforce or prior work with a database is a plus.

* Demonstrated high ethical standards and discretion.  The role routinely accesses highly sensitive and confidential information.

Qualifications and Experience:

* At least 4+ years of related professional experience

* Experience managing a Board of Directors, committees or other groups on behalf of an organization

* Experience coordinating a busy meeting schedule

* Events management experience a plus

* Customer service experience a plus

* A four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent writing, analytical and time management skills and professional experience

Salary range: $65,000 – $70,000 depending on previous professional experience. Generous holiday and vacation leave, medical, dental and vision benefits and retirement plan provided.  All necessary equipment for remote work is provided by Philanthropy New York, and every employee receives a one-time stipend to purchase necessary work from home equipment.

TO APPLY: Please send a resume and a cover letter via email to employment@philanthropynewyork.org.
We will not consider applications without a cover letter. In your cover letter, please address the skills,
competencies and experience you would bring to the role and tell us what appeals to you about working
at Philanthropy New York.
Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates.  We will be
accepting submissions on a rolling basis and directly reach out to candidates for first round telephone
interviews.

Philanthropy New York is committed to creating a more equitable workplace.  We are dedicated to the
recruitment, inclusion, retention and advancement of people of color, LGBTQ, women, trans and gender
non-conforming people, people with disabilities; and/or formerly incarcerated people.

The Organization

Position Overview

On the heels of the largest, most successful campaign in its history, the University of Missouri – Columbia (MU or Mizzou) seeks two experienced, innovative and collaborative professionals who will serve as key leaders in building a robust and successful Advancement program in the following roles:

• Associate Vice Chancellor for Development
• Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni and Donor Engagement

The University of Missouri is a public research university in Columbia, Missouri. It is Missouri’s largest university and the flagship of the four-campus University of Missouri System. Founded in 1839, it was the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It is a member of the Association of American Universities as well as a land-grant and space-grant institution. MU is classified among “R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity.ˮ Employing 2,170 full-time faculty and enrolling 31,401 students, MU offers over 300 degree programs in 12 major academic divisions.

Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor of Advancement, the AVC for Development will lead 4 direct reports, oversee 75 development professionals and serve as a member of the Vice Chancellor’s leadership team. Implementing industry best practices, the AVC will work in a collective, team-driven environment to visualize, advance, implement and direct a broad range of aspects associated with a comprehensive fundraising program including Collegiate and Regional Major Gifts, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Principal Gifts, Planned Giving and Campaign Planning.  The AVC will also maintain a select portfolio of top donors and prospects. The AVC for Development will be an experienced, innovative and donor-centric leader and will elevate the ambitions of the advancement division to the next level.

Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor of Advancement, the AVC for Alumni and Donor Engagement will lead 4 direct reports, oversee 27 team members, and serve as the University of Missouri’s Advancement engagement officer. This professional will be empowered to leverage all aspects of the University to build a robust and creative program of multi-channel engagement to inspire and engage donors at all levels of giving. They will design and implement forward-thinking, innovative, dynamic and donor-relevant programs to recognize and inspire highly engaged and generous donors. Implementing industry best practices, the AVC for Alumni and Donor Engagement will oversee the strategic management, engagement and communication with donors. The AVC will oversee Donor Relations, Annual Giving and Alumni Membership, Alumni and Donor Communication and Marketing teams, including oversight of engagement with volunteer leaders. The AVC will manage these teams to ensure MU has an outstanding stewardship program including high-impact acknowledgement letters, physical donor recognition and fund and endowment reporting. This individual will be an ambassador for stewardship and donor outreach across the university.

How To Apply

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 Leadership Profile. WittKieffer is assisting the University of Missouri – Columbia in these searches. Review of applications has begun and will continue until the positions are filled.

Applications, nominations and inquiries can be directed to WittKieffer consultants Lisa Meyer and Kati Sweaney at:

• Associate Vice Chancellor for Development

MizzouAVCDevelopment@wittkieffer.com

• Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni and Donor Engagement

MizzouAVCEngagement@wittkieffer.com

The University of Missouri is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The Organization

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation with headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan is a leading philanthropic institution supporting thriving children, working families, equitable communities, and the dynamic connection between the three.

“The W.K. Kellogg Foundation supports children, families, and communities as they strengthen and create conditions that propel vulnerable children to achieve success as individuals and as contributors to the larger community and society.”

Position Overview

The Program Officer is responsible for identifying and nurturing opportunities for affecting positive policy and systemic change within communities and executing investments and collaborations that are aligned with the Foundation’s strategic priorities. The Program Officer will work closely with colleagues within the Foundation, philanthropy, and the field to ensure that the Kellogg Foundation leverages opportunities to open economic opportunity, address economic injustice, and advance economic mobility for working families in Mississippi with a specific focus on family economic security. The Program Officer will have the following responsibilities:

Enhance relationships among the Foundation, grantees, and partners

• Maintain strong, authentic relationships with grant seekers and grantees, ensuring understanding of WKKF program direction, goals, and expectations.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships to leverage participation of other foundations, businesses, communities, governmental agencies, and other key decision makers in alignment with WKKF core values and program interests.

Drive place-based grantmaking strategies

• Articulate explicit change strategies and convene key stakeholders and intermediaries as appropriate.
• Contribute to the overall strategic direction for the organization and assigned core programming area and provide input into the development of programming efforts.
• Work with key internal and external partners, identify and recommend grantmaking opportunities that leverage WKKF investments for maximum impact in creating systemic change.

Lead grant making, grant management, and grant program evaluation processes for portfolio

• Screen and recommend grants for funding, prepare funding documents conduct site visits and manage and monitor grant portfolio.
• Provide high level technical assistance to grantees, including consultation on model development, partnership negotiations, leadership capacity building, coaching, etc.
• Incorporate assessment components into program efforts to measure progress and impact.

The Program Officer’s work and the work of the Program team at the Foundation ensures WKKF is distributing its funds efficiently and effectively to communities and organizations supporting the conditions for thriving children and families in areas of health, education, and economic security.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Success in the Program Officer role will require a passion to further the WKKF mission and a commitment to core values of diversity and inclusion, intercultural awareness, openness, collaboration, and stewardship. The ideal candidate will first and foremost be a:

• Relationship Builder and Effective Communicator:  The Program Officer will have the capacity to have authentic dialogue around sensitive issues, have highly developed emotional intelligence and active listening skills, and the ability to use interpersonal and political skills in collaborative, diplomatic ways. They will have comfort with and the ability to work effectively within communities, including appreciating historical contexts, discerning nuances of relationships and power dynamics, and understanding racial/ethnic realities while centering community needs and desires.
• Strategic Systems Thinker:  The Program Officer will have demonstrated institutional knowledge and sophisticated understanding of economic trends and knowledge of workforce and financial systems, labor and capital markets, and economic policy and practices that leverage diverse models and effective strategies for family economic security. They will understand disparities and opportunities in Mississippi and related systems and policy landscapes at the local, state, and federal levels to stimulate appropriate programming directions and capitalize on emerging opportunities. The Program Officer will have experience applying their understanding of broad social and economic forces that affect communities and families to shape programming efforts, including a familiarity with legislative and regulatory processes.
• Networked Leader:  The Program Officer will bring strong networks in multiple sectors throughout Jackson, Mississippi, and Nationally. They will have significant experience with local, state, and national issues and systems related to workforce and enterprise development, job quality, worker rights, economic inclusion, and employment equity.

Additional skills and attributes that will be important to the Program Officer’s success include:

Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to assigned area is required and an advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum five years of related work experience and demonstrated success in a field or fields relevant to assigned responsibilities. Significant relevant work experience with strong networks and contacts with deep and comprehensive understanding of program design and development, systems, networking, and community change is preferred.
• Experience with state and local community organizing and policy advocacy on issues affecting low-income working parents with young children, and philanthropy’s role in affecting change.
• Experience in the formation or management of effective strategic and operational partnerships with other organizations.
• Understanding of and experience navigating political systems and processes.
• Experience working with issues and communities relevant to the programmatic priorities of the foundation.
• Experience working effectively on policy equity issues with persons from diverse cultural, social, economic, religious, and ethnic backgrounds.

Personal Attributes

• Highly responsive; strong propensity to provide excellent customer service and support.
• High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to adapt quickly to change.
• Demonstrate agility in day-to-day work.
• Demonstrated commitment to mindfulness, resilience, and ongoing personal development.

Salary range is $121,600 – $152,000. Actual starting salary of candidate will be commensurate with years, breadth, and depth of relevant experience, education, certifications, credentials, special skills, accomplishments, and other factors relevant to the position.

How To Apply

More information about the W.K. Kellogg Foundation may be found at:  www.wkkf.org

This search is being led by Katherine Jacobs and Sharon Gerstman 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 W.K. Kellogg Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity.

Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Organization
The National Center for Family Philanthropy is a community of donors, their families and boards, and staff of family philanthropies. NCFP provides resources, programs and education, and support to its network in an effort to equip family philanthropists with the tools they need to have greater impact.
NCFP is growing, implementing an ambitious strategic plan, and holding a new perspective on effective philanthropy. This is an exciting time to join the organization—there are opportunities for growth and the analyst will contribute to the execution of a new communications strategy.

Position Overview
The marketing analyst is responsible for amplifying and protecting NCFP’s brand, conveying NCFP’s value proposition to prospective community members and partners, and informing community members about ways to engage with the organization. The analyst takes a data-driven approach, using metrics from the website and email marketing analytics to make strategic recommendations and adapt processes accordingly. Internally, the analyst’s role is cross-cutting and collaborative: they work with the Program Team to define and promote programs and services, with the Development Team to acquire and retain community members, and with Operations to manage technical and database needs. In addition to core responsibilities, the analyst will assist on special projects as they arise.
A successful analyst is a key contributor to the organization’s overall marketing strategy and identifies new opportunities to more effectively advance NCFP’s mission.

How To Apply

Send a cover letter and resume to hr@ncfp.org, subject line: Marketing and Communications Analyst Search.

The Organization

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation with headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan is a leading philanthropic institution supporting thriving children, working families, equitable communities, and the dynamic connection between the three.

“The W.K. Kellogg Foundation supports children, families, and communities as they strengthen and create conditions that propel vulnerable children to achieve success as individuals and as contributors to the larger community and society.”

Position Overview

The Program Officer is responsible for identifying and nurturing opportunities for affecting positive policy and systemic change within communities and executing investments and collaborations that are aligned with the Foundation’s strategic priorities. The Program Officer will work closely with colleagues within the Foundation, philanthropy, and the field to ensure that the Kellogg Foundation leverages opportunities to open economic opportunity, address economic injustice, and advance economic mobility for working families in Louisiana with a specific focus on family economic security and early childhood education. The Program Officer will have the following responsibilities:

Enhance relationships among the Foundation, grantees, and partners

• Maintain strong, authentic relationships with grant seekers and grantees, ensuring understanding of WKKF program direction, goals, and expectations.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships to leverage participation of other foundations, businesses, communities, governmental agencies, and other key decision makers in alignment with WKKF core values and program interests.

Drive place-based grantmaking strategies

• Articulate explicit change strategies and convene key stakeholders and intermediaries as appropriate.
• Contribute to the overall strategic direction for the organization and assigned core programming area and provide input into the development of programming efforts.
• Work with key internal and external partners, identify and recommend grantmaking opportunities that leverage WKKF investments for maximum impact in creating systemic change.

Lead grant making, grant management, and grant program evaluation processes for portfolio

• Screen and recommend grants for funding, prepare funding documents conduct site visits and manage and monitor grant portfolio.
• Provide high level technical assistance to grantees, including consultation on model development, partnership negotiations, leadership capacity building, coaching, etc.
• Incorporate assessment components into program efforts to measure progress and impact.

The Program Officer’s work and the work of the Program team at the Foundation ensures WKKF is distributing its funds efficiently and effectively to communities and organizations supporting the conditions for thriving children and families in areas of health, education, and economic security.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Success in the Program Officer role will require a passion to further the WKKF mission and a commitment to core values of diversity and inclusion, intercultural awareness, openness, collaboration, and stewardship. The ideal candidate will first and foremost be a:

• Relationship Builder and Effective Communicator:  The Program Officer will have the capacity to have authentic dialogue around sensitive issues, have highly developed emotional intelligence and active listening skills, and the ability to use interpersonal and political skills in collaborative, diplomatic ways. They will have comfort with and the ability to work effectively within communities, including appreciating historical contexts, discerning nuances of relationships and power dynamics, and understanding racial/ethnic realities while centering community needs and desires.
• Strategic Systems Thinker:  The Program Officer will have demonstrated institutional knowledge and sophisticated understanding of economic trends and knowledge of workforce and financial systems, labor and capital markets, and economic policy and practices that leverage diverse models and effective strategies for family economic security. They will understand disparities and opportunities in Louisiana and related systems and policy landscapes at the local, state, and federal levels to stimulate appropriate programming directions and capitalize on emerging opportunities. The Program Officer will have experience applying their understanding of broad social and economic forces that affect communities and families to shape programming efforts, including a familiarity with legislative and regulatory processes.
• Networked Leader:  The Program Officer will bring strong networks in multiple sectors throughout New Orleans, Louisiana, and Nationally. They will have significant experience with local, state, and national issues and systems related to workforce and enterprise development, job quality, worker rights, economic inclusion, and employment equity.

Additional skills and attributes that will be important to the Program Officer’s success include:

Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to assigned area is required and an advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum five years of related work experience and demonstrated success in a field or fields relevant to assigned responsibilities. Significant relevant work experience with strong networks and contacts with deep and comprehensive understanding of program design and development, systems, networking, and community change is preferred.
• Experience in and knowledge of most of the following areas is required: early childcare workforce; childcare centers and elementary school systems; relevant federal, state, and local government systems and programs, and reimbursement rates; two-generation strategies; cross-sector partnerships; and intersectional opportunities to invest and work across issues and systems.
• Experience with state and local community organizing and policy advocacy on issues affecting low-income working parents with young children, and philanthropy’s role in affecting change.
• Experience in the formation or management of effective strategic and operational partnerships with other organizations.
• Understanding of and experience navigating political systems and processes.
• Experience working with issues and communities relevant to the programmatic priorities of the foundation.
• Experience working effectively on policy equity issues with persons from diverse cultural, social, economic, religious, and ethnic backgrounds.

Personal Attributes

• Highly responsive; strong propensity to provide excellent customer service and support.
• High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to adapt quickly to change.
• Demonstrate agility in day-to-day work.
• Demonstrated commitment to mindfulness, resilience, and ongoing personal development.

Salary range is $121,600 – $152,000. Actual starting salary of candidate will be commensurate with years, breadth, and depth of relevant experience, education, certifications, credentials, special skills, accomplishments, and other factors relevant to the position.

How To Apply

More information about the W.K. Kellogg Foundation may be found at:  www.wkkf.org

This search is being led by Katherine Jacobs and Sharon Gerstman 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 W.K. Kellogg Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity.

Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Organization

The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with RESULTS Educational Fund in the search for an Associate Vice President for Development Strategy and Administration.

RESULTS is a movement of passionate and committed people whose mission is to create the political will to end poverty in the United States and around the world. RESULTS empowers individuals to exercise their personal and political power for change by mobilizing the voices of grassroots constituent advocates throughout its nationwide network to leverage public investment in programs and improved policies that reduce poverty and inequality. Over the last 40 years, RESULTS advocates have been building strong relationships with members of Congress, engaging with the media, and collaborating with an array of partners throughout the country and around the world.

RESULTS identifies the highest-impact policy solutions to poverty and catalyzes an advocacy movement that secures the political leadership, focus, and resources to get the job done. With this strategy and cutting-edge partnerships—comprised of partners across five continents and a network of volunteers in all 50 states—RESULTS has helped to secure hundreds of billions of dollars in new funding for programs and policies that reduce poverty and inequality. It has helped pass legislation that has saved the lives and protected the health of millions of people in low-income countries, helped millions of families globally move out of extreme poverty, and allowed people in the United States to put food on the table, remain stably housed, and move out of poverty.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Vice President for Philanthropy, the Associate Vice President will further the organization’s ability to engage those whose financial support and partnership make it possible to build the political will to end poverty. In working closely with the Vice President for Philanthropy, the Associate Vice President will help provide leadership in building a comprehensive, multifaceted development program that engages a vast array of donors as well as stakeholders throughout the organization. This includes fostering a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization; designing and sustaining systems to meet the organization’s ambitious development goals; and strengthening and maintain structures and processes within the development program. The Associate Vice President will partner with the Vice President for Philanthropy and Director of Development in setting the development program’s day-to-day strategy; leading team performance and operations; centering donor relationships; creating an infrastructure for a strong major gifts program; ensuring the production of robust reports and proposals to institutional donors; and creating the conditions for transformational giving. The salary for this position is $140,000 to $159,000 annually and offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

A bachelor’s degree is required for this position as is at least ten years of nonprofit fundraising or related experience. Leadership and management skills for an organization with a budget exceeding $10 million annually preferred. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of RESULTS Educational Fund as well as the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the prospectus.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1071

The Organization

The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with RESULTS Educational Fund in the search for a Director of Development.

RESULTS is a movement of passionate and committed people whose mission is to create the political will to end poverty in the United States and around the world. RESULTS empowers individuals to exercise their personal and political power for change by mobilizing the voices of grassroots constituent advocates throughout its nationwide network to leverage public investment in programs and improved policies that reduce poverty and inequality. Over the last 40 years, RESULTS advocates have been building strong relationships with members of Congress, engaging with the media, and collaborating with an array of partners throughout the country and around the world.

RESULTS identifies the highest-impact policy solutions to poverty and catalyzes an advocacy movement that secures the political leadership, focus, and resources to get the job done. With this strategy and cutting-edge partnerships—comprised of partners across five continents and a network of volunteers in all 50 states—RESULTS has helped to secure hundreds of billions of dollars in new funding for programs and policies that reduce poverty and inequality. It has helped pass legislation that has saved the lives and protected the health of millions of people in low-income countries, helped millions of families globally move out of extreme poverty, and allowed people in the United States to put food on the table, remain stably housed, and move out of poverty.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Vice President for Philanthropy, the Director of Development will oversee individual giving across fundraising channels and will work closely with the Director of Donor Communications on internal and external collateral. Building upon a strong base of donors, the Director will lead, design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive strategy to grow and cultivate major gifts support, expand the annual giving and planned giving programs, and oversee the organization’s special events and grassroots fundraising programs. The Director will work in close collaboration with the Vice President for Philanthropy, the Associate Vice President for Development Strategy and Administration, the Director of Donor Communications, as well as others on the development team. The Director of Development will meet annual individual giving targets, and appropriately cultivate, solicit, acknowledge, and steward donors. The salary for this position is $130,000 to $149,000 annually and offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

A bachelor’s degree is required for this position as is at least seven years of nonprofit fundraising experience or related field. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of RESULTS Educational Fund as well as the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the prospectus.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1070

The Organization

Founded in 2002, WGF is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year! The Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director will have the opportunity to transition WGF into a new era of highly respected social justice advocacy on behalf of women and girls in the Greater Pittsburgh Area, and state of Pennsylvania. With the support of funders, friends, partners, public officials, community leaders and alumni, WGF is well positioned for continued growth into its next 20 years and beyond.

Position Overview

Women and Girls Foundation

Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director

The Women and Girls Foundation (WGF) is seeking nominations and applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director, effective July 1, 2022.

Reporting to and partnering with the Board of Directors, the next CEO/Executive Director will have a passion for the empowerment of women, girls, femmes and gender expansive folk, a nuanced understanding of intersectional feminist advocacy, gender, equity, inclusion, and the ability to build deep relationships across sectors and amongst stakeholders.

Founded in 2002, WGF is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year! The Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director will have the opportunity to transition WGF into a new era of highly respected social justice advocacy on behalf of women and girls in the Greater Pittsburgh Area, and state of Pennsylvania. With the support of funders, friends, partners, public officials, community leaders and alumni, WGF is well positioned for continued growth into its next 20 years and beyond.

Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, WGF is engaged in statewide programming and policy work. The mission of WGF is to achieve equality for women and girls, now and for generations to come. In pursuit of this mission, WGF breaks down barriers so that every girl can rise, and every woman can soar. Our vision is for women and girls in Pennsylvania to have equal access, opportunity, and influence in all aspects of their public and private lives. For additional details, visit the WGF CEO/Executive Director Position Profile.

Application Instructions

The Women and Girls Foundation is partnering with Storbeck Search to identify its next CEO/Executive Director. Please send all queries, nominations, and applications to:

Lois Mufuka Martin, Managing Director

Susan VanGilder, Managing Director

WGF-CEO@storbecksearch.com

WGF is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are core values at the Foundation. WGF seeks equity for all without regard to economic status, class, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or genetics.

How To Apply

The Women and Girls Foundation is partnering with Storbeck Search to identify its next CEO/Executive Director. Please send all queries, nominations, and applications to:

Lois Mufuka Martin, Managing Director

Susan VanGilder, Managing Director

WGF-CEO@storbecksearch.com

The Organization

Location

This is an onsite opportunity, serving as part of Green Dot California’s home office team. Offices are located on South Hill St in Los Angeles, CA.

Eligibility to work at a Green Dot location is contingent upon proof of vaccination status.

About Green Dot California

Green Dot Public Schools California is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help transform public education so ALL students graduate prepared for college, leadership and life. Unique in the nation for a major non-profit charter management organization, Green Dot is proving it can achieve better student outcomes with the same student population, lower per pupil funding than the district and a unionized workforce across our schools in Los Angeles.

Green Dot Public Schools was founded in 1999 in direct response to the poor state of public high schools in the Los Angeles area. Traditional high schools were not graduating over 50% of their students, and those that were making it through were rarely prepared for college. The vast majority of the students failing out of the system were children from low-income families. Green Dot had a vision of creating small, successful public schools and in doing so, demonstrating to the school district and the public-at-large that there was a more effective way to provide public education in low-income and historically underserved areas. The U.S. Department of Education has featured Green Dot as a national leader in school turnarounds. To learn more about Green Dot California please visit our website.

About the Opportunity

As Director of Communications and Marketing, you are responsible for the overall communications strategy for Green Dot Public Schools California. You work closely with Green Dot California’s Leadership Team and Green Dot National’s Communications Team to direct internal and external communications efforts with the goals of increasing student enrollment, attracting high-quality talent, maintaining strong community ties and distinguishing Green Dot California’s as a leader in public education. You lead a team that is focused on ensuring our schools are equipped with the tools they need to tell their unique stories and execute their goals.

What You’ll Do

The Director of Communications and Marketing is responsible for the following in addition to any other projects as determined by their manager, the Chief of Staff:

Communications Marketing Strategy

• Develop and implement Green Dot California and school-specific marketing plans in collaboration with Green Dot California’s Leadership Team and the Green Dot National Communications Team to support a variety of efforts: student recruitment and retention, teacher recruitment, stakeholder communications, fundraising, and the overall Green Dot CA brand.
• Identify, evaluate, and execute opportunities that increase Green Dot CA’s visibility among key audiences.
• Collaborate with Green Dot National on Green Dot CA’s online marketing strategy as it relates to the website, search engine monitoring, display ads, traditional advertising and inbound marketing, emails, and social media.

Assets & Materials

• Oversee the development of engaging communications pieces consistent with Green Dot’s brand messaging such as newsletters, direct mail, advertising, as well as student and talent recruitment campaigns to attract attention and generate interest.
• Further develop Green Dot CA’s brand identity and key message points to support strategic positioning in the Los Angeles area.
• Develop Green Dot CA and individual school communications templates and other school-based communications as requested.
• Copy edit a range of written programmatic and fundraising materials with a high attention to detail in order to ensure clarity, conciseness, and effectiveness.

Team Management & Strategic Planning

• Manage Green Dot CA Communications Team; set overall marketing direction and priorities to support development initiatives and organizational impact.
• Work cross-functionally across Green Dot CA and with Green Dot National to maximize communications efforts and understand the needs of the organization.
• Drive the strategy for Green Dot CA’s social media, website traffic, and other emerging media based on current marketing trends and data.

Advocacy Support

• Collaborate with the Chief of Staff to ensure relationships with elected officials maintain momentum. Monitor and promote engagement with elected officials.
• Collaborate with the Chief of Staff in the development and tracking of advocacy-related communications.

Who You Are

• You are values aligned. You truly believe that every student, whatever their circumstances, holds the innate potential to achieve their goals and succeed in college, leadership, and life.
• You are a strategic storyteller. You have an uncanny ability to communicate through diverse media and have a strong portfolio of blogs, proposals, newsletters, press releases, bylines, etc. You are able to think and act strategically to enable each piece to fit together into the larger picture. Your communication skills and emotional intelligence allow you to connect authentically with a variety of audiences.
• You are an outstanding writer. At your core, you love writing, and you possess a strong passion for the power of words. Your exemplary grammar and communication skills will be key, too. You are a strong writer with superb proofreading and editing skills; you’re extremely attentive to accuracy.
• You are service-oriented. You have a service mindset. You have had experience with customer service in the past, whether in a professional setting or a volunteer capacity. You have built up a skill set in addressing people’s needs and asks, and managing expectations as well as timelines. You are known for your “can-do” attitude and for always being graciously helpful.
• You are visually creative. You might not be a designer by training, but you have an eye for design and can effectively contribute to visual media. You can develop the message, including some of the aesthetics, to resonate with diverse, target audiences, and add the final polishing touches.
• 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. You have time-tested strategies in your toolkit to support effective decision making processes related to communications, and have developed proven internal management systems that drive consistent results.

How You’ll be Measured

By the end of your first year you will have co-created a communications strategic plan with the senior leadership team with special focus on student enrollment and school-based recruitment as well as family engagement and advocacy efforts. In addition, you will have:

• Identified and implemented best practices to ensure consistency and clarity of branding and messaging across all internal and external communications.
• Developed the communications calendar and cycle, including producing a newsletter and blog posts, and coordinating speaking opportunities (e.g. for the Chief Executive Officer).
• Developed (or redesigned as needed) and implemented the processes and approval protocols for copywriting, design, production, editing, and distribution of all marketing materials.

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or other related area is required
• 5+ years of strategic communications and/or writing-intensive marketing experience with demonstrated success in creating persuasive communications materials
• Understanding of the Los Angeles education landscape and education reform preferred
• Spanish language fluency – both written and verbal – preferred

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 Green Dot 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 have the option to participate in a 401K retirement plan.
• 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. The salary range for this position is between $115,000- $125,000 and is based on experience.

Of course, Green Dot is an equal opportunity employer providing for employment or advancement without discrimination because of race, color, religion creed, political association, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, pregnancy, handicap disability, genetic, genetic characteristics, or other protected status.

How To Apply

Apply directly through this link. 

The Organization

Founded in 1928 and supported by over 400 local donors, the East Bay Community Foundation partners with fund holders, social movements, and the community to eliminate structural barriers, advance racial equity, and transform political, social, and economic outcomes for all who call the East Bay home. The Foundation is committed to advancing a Just East Bay, where all members of our community are treated fairly, resulting in equitable opportunity and outcomes for all. Today, EBCF manages over $800 million in community-based assets and offers charitable tools, funds, and investment options to enable donors to give smartly. For more information, visit ebcf.org.

Position Summary

EBCF is implementing exciting strategies to move our 400+ donors to align their giving with a deeper analysis and reflection about the structural root causes of the persistent and growing inequities in our region. The Senior Philanthropic Advisor therefore will be responsible for: (1) successfully stewarding and aligning a portfolio of donors with EBCF’s mission of advancing A Just East Bay; (2) raising substantial new resources towards EBCF’s mission; and (3) helping educate and organize donors to become philanthropic and civic leaders for A Just East Bay.

This position will take a professional with a unique set of skills and social justice analysis. It combines donor stewardship, individual fundraising, social justice education and donor organizing. While experience at a philanthropic institution may help in this position, it is not required. We are seeking skilled professionals who meet our core requirements around inspiring, educating and mobilizing donors towards community-centered trust-based philanthropy with a racial justice lens. An ideal candidate in this role will be committed to offering insight, advice, and recommendations around how donors can best support the organizations and leaders in our community and beyond who are closest to the issues and the solutions. We are seeking professionals excited about EBCF’s mission, this new framework of engaging donors, and with the passion, tenacity and experience to make it real.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support the philanthropy and philanthropic leadership of a portfolio of current donors, helping to ground them in social justice values and advising them in ways that help them understand and prioritize community needs.

• Partner with teams across EBCF, including Donor Services & Administrative Support, Community Investments & Partnerships, and Marketing & Communications, to fulfill donors’ charitable goals in service of EBCF’s mission.
• Stay abreast with and provide internal education on emerging trends and best practices in philanthropic advising, donor organizing, and community foundations.
• Develop and execute donor stewardship plans, monitoring and tracking progress of clear financial targets that support EBCF’s business growth.
• Cultivate new donors, with a particular focus on key areas of growth as identified by the Foundation.
• Lead planning, implementation, and continual refinement of EBCF processes and partnership opportunities for prospective and existing donors.

• Engage a portfolio (75-110) of current donors in becoming effective, powerful leaders for A Just East Bay.
• Help deepen and advance a concrete organization-wide strategy and structure around reimagining EBCF’s relationship with donors, centered around racial justice, community-led decision-making, and courageously addressing power and privilege within spaces of wealth.

Core Qualifications and Required Skills:

• Passion for the mission of EBCF to advance A Just East Bay.

• At least 5+ years of philanthropic advising/fundraising experience (paid or unpaid experience). Has demonstrated experience fundraising with individuals and increasing their giving over time.
• Relationship building skills with a wide range of people. Skilled and excited to build trust with people, listen, ask questions, responsive to feedback, and build authentic relationships around the issues they care about, and activating those interests towards social justice and EBCF’s community partners and leaders.
• Demonstrated commitment to racial, economic, and social justice and equity.
• A basic fluency in and comfort talking about oppressions such as racism, sexism, and classism and an understanding of how their own experiences and background relate.
• Results-oriented: Someone who gets it done, determined, creative, and solutions-oriented.

• Strong project management: A strong track record of creating work plans, setting goals, measurable targets, balancing multiple tasks and projects, and meeting deadlines; strong administrative acumen and an excellent attention to detail. Comfort with effectively communicating about progress.
• Team-player: Have a ‘low ego, high output’ mindset. Highly collaborative, flexible, and open to shifting priorities and timelines and an ability to identify new, creative solutions when challenges arise. Excited to participate in and build cohesion within the Development team, as well as across the organization as EBCF continues operationalizing its new mission, vision, and values, internally and externally.
• Creativity & willingness to learn: Excitement for and experience developing and executing new business strategies, testing bold approaches towards philanthropy, donor experiences and learning, while appreciating, learning from, and building on EBCF’s rich history and tried and true models. Solicits and welcomes contributions from staff at all levels in the organization towards successfully building relationships with our donors.
• Excellent persuasive communication skills (written, visual, oral) with individuals.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Knowledge of and relationships in the East Bay (Alameda and Contra Costa Counties), particularly around philanthropy and its social justice landscape.
• Experience working with individual donors and families (especially major donors), particularly around issues of wealth and social justice values.
• Belief in the importance of mobilizing and organizing donors to become powerful participants and allies in local social justice movements; an ability and interest to engage in potentially challenging conversations around intersectional identities like class, race, power and privilege with people with wealth.
• Experience stewarding donors with Donor Advised Funds (DAFs), or experience working at a DAF provider (e.g. a community foundation or other philanthropic advising institution).

• Experience exploring other avenues of community-centric fundraising/disrupting philanthropy/participating in radical redistribution of wealth.

Compensation 

The starting salary range for this position is $110,000 – $115,000. Compensation is commensurate with experience and background. EBCF offers an excellent benefits package.

How To Apply

To apply, please email a combined PDF or Microsoft Word File of a cover letter and resume to jobs@eastbaycf.org by 5:00pm on Monday, April 18th. Please use the subject line: EBCF SPA Application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

The East Bay Community Foundation (EBCF) is an equal-opportunity employer with a commitment to racial justice and racial equity. EBCF does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law and is an employment-at-will organization. The Foundation welcomes and encourages people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ people, and members of other historically disenfranchised groups to apply.

COVID-19: All employees of the East Bay Community Foundation are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and must provide proof of their vaccination status.