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The Organization

Located in Oakland, California, in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, Mills College is a liberal arts college for women and gender non-binary students, with graduate programs for all genders. Consistently ranked one of the top master’s universities and one of the best value colleges in the West by U.S. News & World Report, Mills also has been named one of the Best Colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review.

The Mills experience is distinguished by small, interactive classes, one-on-one attention from exceptional faculty, a culture of creative experimentation, and cutting-edge interdisciplinary learning opportunities which empower students to make a statement in their careers and communities. As one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, Mills has a strong record of academic success with first-generation students, students of color, Latinx students, LGBTQ students, and other underrepresented students. In 2017, Mills College became a Hispanic Serving Institution.

Position Overview

Executive Director, Mills Institute

Draft 3.29.2022

Mills College at Northeastern seeks applications and nominations for the inaugural Executive Director of the Mills Institute.

Located in Oakland, California, in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, Mills College is a liberal arts college for women and gender non-binary students, with graduate programs for all genders. Consistently ranked one of the top master’s universities and one of the best value colleges in the West by U.S. News & World Report, Mills also has been named one of the Best Colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review.

The Mills experience is distinguished by small, interactive classes, one-on-one attention from exceptional faculty, a culture of creative experimentation, and cutting-edge interdisciplinary learning opportunities which empower students to make a statement in their careers and communities. As one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, Mills has a strong record of academic success with first-generation students, students of color, Latinx students, LGBTQ students, and other underrepresented students. In 2017, Mills College became a Hispanic Serving Institution.

Beginning in July 2022, Mills College and Northeastern University are merging to create a bicoastal university powered by Northeastern’s global experiential learning and research and strengthened by Mills’ legacy in women’s leadership, equity, and social justice.

At this pivotal moment for both institutions, the Mills Institute has been purposefully created to preserve and further the legacy and mission of Mills College, which “…educates students to think critically and communicate responsibly and effectively, to accept the challenges of their creative visions, and to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to effect thoughtful changes in a global, multicultural society.” The Institute will also double down on the deep commitments both Mills and Northeastern share with respect to equity, inclusion, and antiracism, providing programs and partnerships that support transformative teaching and learning, research, and career development for women, gender non-binary individuals, and historically marginalized racial and ethnic communities.

The Executive Director will be the executive and educational head of the Institute, reporting to the president of Mills College at Northeastern. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, forward-thinking leader to build and develop a new institute that will join the ranks of the many prominent institutes of Northeastern University while sustaining the values and rich history of Mills College. This inaugural Executive Director will develop a compelling strategic plan for the Institute, raise funds and steward its resources, build relationships locally and nationally on its behalf, cultivate opportunities for the Institute in accordance with its mission, and champion the Institute’s pedagogical, intellectual, and creative excellence.

To fulfill these aspirations, the Search Committee seeks to appoint a creative, thoughtful, and entrepreneurial individual with a record of effective leadership and scholarly achievement, a passion for liberal arts education, appreciation of the value of women’s education, and a global and strategic perspective. The incoming Executive Director must demonstrate deep empathy, curiosity, and character and possess a record of working directly with communities that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. Additionally, the incoming Executive Director of the Mills Institute should possess a PhD or appropriate terminal degree and either a strong scholarly or strong public service/foundations profile, ideally both.

Persons wishing to be considered for this exciting position should submit a curriculum vita. While a letter expressing interest is not required, the committee welcomes such letters, particularly those that highlight past accomplishments. Nominations and referrals are also strongly encouraged. All submissions should be sent in confidence by email as soon as possible to:

Susan VanGilder, Managing Partner

Julia Patton, Senior Associate

Storbeck Search

MillsInstituteExecutiveDirector22@storbecksearch.com

Mills College encourages diversity in hiring and particularly welcomes applications and nominations from women, gender non-binary individuals, and minorities. Mills College seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice and our desire to maintain the excellence of our faculty. In so doing, we offer our students not only the opportunity to learn about varied disciplines but to engage with diverse perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. For more information, please visit www.mills.edu.

How To Apply

Persons wishing to be considered for this exciting position should submit a curriculum vita. While a letter expressing interest is not required, the committee welcomes such letters, particularly those that highlight past accomplishments. Nominations and referrals are also strongly encouraged. All submissions should be sent in confidence by email as soon as possible to:

Susan VanGilder, Managing Partner

Julia Patton, Senior Associate

Storbeck Search

MillsInstituteExecutiveDirector22@storbecksearch.com

The Organization

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies refers collectively to two grantmaking entities, Margaret A. Cargill Foundation (MACF) and Anne Ray Foundation (ARF). The two foundations have separate, but overlapping boards and investment portfolios and share a common mission of providing meaningful assistance and support to society, the arts, and the environment.

• Margaret A. Cargill Foundation is a private foundation that came into existence upon Ms. Cargill’s death in August 2006. MACF’s assets are approximately $3.5 billion.
• Anne Ray Foundation is a supporting organization, which may make grants only to beneficiary organizations specifically named by Ms. Cargill. ARF’s assets are approximately $5 billion.

MACP’s well-developed Philosophy of Grantmaking underscores the values and guiding principles of Margaret A. Cargill by: using education and innovation as a means to achieve core purposes; empowering people to be self-sufficient; maintaining a low profile while meeting the needs of others; supporting programs that could have a broad impact, have socially redeeming values and standards, and that value life; and relieving suffering in times of disaster. As a core element of its philosophy, MACP invests in long-term relationships with key grantee organizations in order to find solutions that are consistent with the values of both parties toward a goal of lasting community level impact. This is further reinforced in the MACP 2025 Strategic Vision and Goals, which is organized into three key goals:

• We are demonstrating lasting community impact and learning with our partners and from our program strategies.
• We are developing and utilizing diverse talents and knowledge.
• We have systems, processes, and practices that effectively support our collective work.

MACP began its formal diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) journey with efforts to deepen learning, better understand core concepts, and develop intercultural competence. More recently, multiple crises have resulted in a sense of urgency around longstanding and systemic issues of racism and inequity, accelerating MACP’s work on these issues across its organization. To advance this work, MACP developed, revised, and adopted its Vision Statement in December 2021 to provide a framework to guide its shared efforts. MACP’s DEIJ work is owned by everyone at MACP, and all are part of a shared journey to be effective in our work and achieve the impact we seek.

Position Overview

The Administrative Specialist is responsible for providing administrative support to the Evaluation and Organizational Learning and Enterprise Risk Management teams.  The position requires attention to detail, confidentiality, critical thinking, technical learning, problem solving, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines, and the ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.   Work also requires flexibility and coordination with other team members, including understanding staff group processes and dynamics, to accomplish overall team goals.

This position is a member of the Evaluation and Organizational Learning and Enterprise Risk Management teams.  This position is also a member of the Administrative Support Team.

How To Apply

https://kprecruiting.catsone.com/careers/28261-General/jobs/15149572-Administrative-Specialist-Evaluations–Margaret-A-Cargill-Philanthropies/

The Organization

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) tells the many stories that comprise California, creating the space and context for greater connection, trust, and understanding between people. Through its inclusive exhibitions, public programs, educational initiatives, and cultural events, OMCA brings Californians together and inspires greater understanding about what our state’s art, history, and natural surroundings teach us about ourselves and each other.

Position Overview

The Corporate Partnership Manager is responsible for overseeing the Museum’s corporate fundraising program. This position manages the corporate membership program, secures corporate support for OMCA’s groundbreaking exhibitions, education, and public programs, and secures corporate sponsorship for select OMCA fundraising events.This position will manage the portfolio of 30 active corporate relationships and have many opportunities to grow the corporate philanthropy program at OMCA.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising

• Manage all corporate funder relationships, secure sponsorship gifts, and negotiate contracts
• Partner with Trustees in developing fundraising plans and making solicitations
• Work with staff across the Museum to strategize for sponsorships, provide program and evaluation descriptions, and fulfill reporting requirements
• Write corporate grants, meeting all corporate proposal and reporting deadlines
• Secure corporate support for OMCA’s fundraising events
• Conduct research on current and prospective corporate funders, staying up-to-date on corporate funding news and trends
• Devise and implement comprehensive corporate donor stewardship program, including annual Corporate Night stewardship event
• Work with staff to solicit, manage and process in-kind donations
• Work closely with Institutional Giving Associate on grant submissions and solicitations
• Work with Development Team to support OMCA donor and member events as requested

Project Management and Administration

• Develop and manage annual corporate fundraising revenue and expense budget
• Contribute to the maintenance of accurate and complete donor constituent records
• With the assistance of the Institutional Giving Associate, ensure timely preparation of corporate member acknowledgments, renewal letters, benefits packages, and membership cards

EXPERIENCE

• Experience with and knowledge of direct solicitation of charitable contributions is required, corporate sponsorship and fundraising experience a plus
• Ability to deliver results, facilitate and influence others and problem solve beyond temporary solutions
• 2-4 years of related experience
• English language proficiency in both spoken and written form
• Knowledge of non-profit corporate relations and fundraising
• Strong understanding of donor prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship
• Ability to interact with and engage diverse audiences from the corporate community
• MS (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Relational database experience; Raiser’s Edge preferred

How To Apply

To learn more about the position and apply, visit our career site:

https://careers-museumca.icims.com/jobs/1407/corporate-partnership-manager*/job

The Organization

Student U is seeking their next Executive Director…

Do you believe in the power of education to build a just and equitable community? Are you a visionary who can help inspire Durham’s leaders to improve education for our under resourced students? Are you a proven leader who can motivate and mentor your team? Are you ready to transform Durham, NC?

Are you the next Executive Director of Student U?

The Board of Student U seeks an Executive Director who believes in the power of education, advocacy, and leadership to build a just and equitable Durham.

To apply, click on the link to the Student U Executive Director position profile at www.armstrongmcguire.com/jobs

The Vision: A Durham where all students succeed.

At Student U, we believe that every person is worthy of opportunities that allows for growth throughout their educational journey. Within an educational system that fails to allocate resources equitably, we see brilliant students and engaged families who know that they’re capable of incredible things—and we walk alongside them. To break the cycle of poverty and help shape a new future for our city, we support first-generation students through middle school, high school, college, and beyond.

43% of our students are Black or African-American, 54% of our students are Hispanic or are of a Latino background. 83% of our students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 66% of our students will be the first in their families to attend college.

We have 8 classes who have graduated from high school and are now succeeding in or have graduated from college.

• 100% of Student U’s students from the classes of 2014-2021 have graduated from high school. • 90% of Student U’s graduating high school seniors who are active in programming have enrolled in college, a post-secondary institution, or the military

Student U empowers and equips first-generation college students in Durham Public Schools, their families, and educators to become the leaders that will positively transform our city. It supports this transformation by combining three key elements: a whole-families approach to college access and success programming; sharing best practices in education; and a commitment to supporting student- and family-led advocacy and change efforts in our city. Together these strategies are creating a Durham where all students succeed.

What will you do as Student U’s next Executive Director? 

●  Build on a strategic vision that relentlessly challenges and improves the status quo in education

●  Mentor and inspire a 22-member staff team

●  Directly oversee the organization’s financial, operations, fundraising, and program leaders

●  Partner with the Board of Directors to set Student U’s strategic vision, determine its priorities, and ensure its adequate funding

●  Forge alliances with school leaders, local and state elected officials, city, and county employees and partners

●  Inspire donors, funders, and government partners to invest deeply in Student U’s vision of a Durham where all students succeed

●  Manage and grow an annual budget exceeding $3 million

●  Oversee the strategic alignment of the multi-use W.G. Pearson Center campus, inclusive of 6 acres of land and a 55,000 square foot building

Why Student U?

Student U is a community-driven by our core values with a shared common goal: to use the power of education to build a just and equitable Durham. At Student U, we believe that each member of our community makes a unique contribution to collectively create the conditions that would lead to a just and equitable Durham.

The Student U community consists of nearly 550 students from 6th grade to college graduates and their families. Student U is governed by a 16-person Board of Directors and has 22 full-time and 70 part-time employees with an annual operating budget of $3,300,000. In this year’s budget, 30% of Student U’s revenue comes from foundations, 30% from contributed revenue from individuals and organizations, 16% from government funding, 6% from tenants and community rentals, and 18% from other sources.

To learn more about Student U visit: www.studentudurham.org

 Position Overview

Key lived experiences, attributes, and skillsets sought in the Executive Director 

  Strategic visionary who naturally inspires others with your passion for Student U’s vision

  Authentic commitment to the mission and vision of Student U

  Established equity-centered leadership and deep understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities

  Demonstrated experience leading an organization or a large team

  Authentic relationship building skills that allow you to build trust and inspire confidence across Student U constituents including the Board, staff, students, families, donors, elected officials, and other community leaders

  A proven history in cultivating and personally soliciting financial support from government, foundations, corporations, and individual donors

  Experience navigating complex dynamics within an urban population with an ability to communicate across diverse cultural environments

  Strong people and team management skills with a proven track record of collaboration and coalition building to achieve ambitious goals together

How To Apply

Could you be Student U’s next Executive Director?

To apply, click on the link to the Student U Executive Director position profile at www.armstrongmcguire.com/jobs. You will see instructions for uploading a compelling cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and professional references. Please provide all requested information to be considered. In case of any technical problems, contact katie@armstrongmcguire.com. No phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email or directly from third-party posting sites.

Salary and Benefits: Salary being offered for this position is up to $165,000. Student U offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, vision and dental insurance, and an employer match to a 403(b)-retirement account. In addition, Student U offers annual dedicated wellness funds and professional development funds for each employee.

Anti-Discrimination Policy: Student U is committed to fostering an inclusive culture within our organization where people from various backgrounds can participate fully and equitably, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to our mission.

The Organization

About Walton Enterprises

Walton Enterprises Inc. (WEI) is the family office of the Walton Family. It is a family-led organization supporting the personal, philanthropic, and business activity for multiple generations of Sam & Helen Walton’s family. WEI provides grants management and administration services to both the Walton Family Foundation (WFF) and Walton Personal Philanthropy Group (WPPG).

The Walton Personal Philanthropy Group (WPPG) is a department of WEI and provides services to the family of Sam and Helen Walton to support their individual philanthropic activities. These services for the family and their related entities include program and grant management, strategy development, and grant administration.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting moment in the evolution of the Walton Family’s philanthropic ambitions: continued growth has highlighted the need to centralize grants management and position it to scale. A newly created role, the Deputy Director of Grants Management will align and strengthen the collective grants management infrastructure across the entirety of the Family’s grantmaking, including the Walton Family Foundation and the Walton Personal Philanthropy Group. This is a perfect opportunity for a nimble and creative grants management professional whose range will readily accommodate both the established approach of the Walton Family Foundation as well as the emergent and varied philanthropic pursuits of multiple family households.

Based in the Denver office of Walton Enterprises and reporting to the director of the Walton Personal Philanthropy Group, the Deputy Director of Grants Management will play a key role in guiding and facilitating best-in-class grants management for the Walton Family Foundation and individual Walton family households. As this is a new position, it is expected that it will evolve over time; comfort operating within ambiguity and an entrepreneurial spirit are critical for success.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a seasoned grants management professional who is recognized in the field for their commitment and expertise in grants administration. A visionary who plans for the future with imagination and wisdom, they are inspired to help members of a multi-generational family increase the impact of their philanthropic investments and energized by the opportunity to support significant future growth.

As leader of the ongoing development and management of Walton Enterprises grants infrastructure and process workstreams, the Deputy Director will be a systems thinker and data driven. At the same time, the successful candidate is a consensus builder and problem solver who can easily translate between the worlds of program and operations. Success in this position requires a Deputy Director who leads with strong emotional intelligence, a client-service orientation, and a drive towards continuous process improvements.

The salary range for this position is $200,000 – $250,000 and is complemented by a comprehensive and generous benefits package. The role is based in Denver and relocation support will be provided.

How To Apply

To learn more and apply, please visit GoodCitizen’s website: https://www.goodcitizen.com/executive-search/walton-enterprises-deputy-director-grants-management/

The Organization

THE DUKE ENDOWMENT

The Duke Endowment was established in 1924 to fulfill the visionary genius and innovative legacy of James Buchanan Duke, one of the great industrialists and philanthropists of the 20th century. Today, the Endowment is one of the nation’s largest 501(c)(3) private foundations with over $5.5 billion in assets and 42 full-time staff. Since its inception, it has awarded more than $4 billion in grants, and more than 80 percent of its total spending goes to grantmaking. It shares a name with Duke University and Duke Energy, but all are separate organizations.

Located in Charlotte, N.C., the Endowment works to help people and strengthen communities in North Carolina and South Carolina by nurturing children, promoting health, educating minds, and enriching spirits. Its grantmaking focuses on four program areas: Child and Family Well-Being, Health Care, Higher Education, and Rural Church, working through community partners and organizations to identify where grant funding can make an effective and lasting impact. In addition to grantmaking, the Endowment shares its knowledge by publishing resources for grantees and other service organizations, including information about what they learn from their work in various publications, reports, and evaluations.

Position Overview

CHILD AND FAMILY WELL-BEING

The Child and Family Well-Being program area takes the approach of a collaborative partner with public agencies and private organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina to prevent, treat and mitigate the effects of child maltreatment and improve child well-being outcomes.

The program area employs three grantmaking strategies:

• Supporting the active implementation of tested programs such as Incredible Years and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Developing and testing innovative approaches that specifically look at risks and solutions through the lens of race
• Advocating for child welfare system improvement by using their resources and relationships to support advocacy and communication strategies that speed improvement of the prevention, early intervention, and foster care systems

THE POSITION

The Program Officer is responsible for grantmaking and related activities aligned to Child and Family Well-Being’s strategic priorities.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Consult with grantees on preparing grant requests; help prepare and present grant recommendations to the Board of Trustees’ Committee on Child and Family Well-Being.
• Review and analyze information, population trends, and grantee characteristics related to topics of importance and possible new program initiatives
• Develop new program initiatives and policy guidelines
• Participate in the comprehensive evaluation of the impact of grantmaking activities and end-of-year grant evaluations
• Represent the Endowment in relationships with current and prospective grantees, other funders
• Represent the Endowment at local, state, and national meetings of governmental and philanthropic leaders
• Assist with convening and facilitating meetings and conferences as needed
• May assist as a liaison between grantees and local and state agencies, interpreting and communicating Endowment policies and funding priorities
• Maintain long-term relationships with administrative and governing bodies of grantees
• Serve on internal Endowment committees/special projects as needed

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: A bachelor’s degree in a program area discipline or allied subject matter; a graduate degree is preferred.

Experience: At least five years of professional “on the ground” experience working in an area relevant to Child and Family Well-Being’s work, knowledge of the child welfare system, and an understanding of the political, legislative, social, and economic environments in which Child and Family Well-Being and its grantees operate.

COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES

Candidates must be highly motivated, capable of self-direction, detail-oriented, and able to work collaboratively across an organization. They must enjoy working with multiple demands, shifting priorities, and be accountable and outcomes-driven.

The successful candidate will have:

• An understanding of the issues affecting low-income, people of color, and vulnerable communities and the root causes of the disparities

• Ability to think rigorously and analytically about advanced program outcomes and policy issues

• Initiative and a willingness to contribute, share ideas, and translate ideas to action

• Proven success in project management and working knowledge of finance and accounting, and applications to grantmaking

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to relate and communicate effectively with different audiences, including staff, grantees, trustees, and constituents

• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently when necessary

• Expertise, knowledge, and drive to make a meaningful impact

• Ability to travel to meet in person if allowed by health and safety standards or to meet remotely with grantees, stakeholders, Endowment staff, and others to conduct the work of the program area

The successful candidate will be:

• Committed to the work of Child and Family Well-Being and the Endowment

• Intellectually curious, strategic, and a doer

• A relationship builder with the ability to understand and work with individuals who have different viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds

• A thoughtful listener with a willingness to seek and consider multiple perspectives and possible solutions, and a creative problem solver

• Committed to treating others with dignity and respect

• Committed to continuous improvement of self and the Endowment

• Compassionate, trustworthy, authentic, and transparent

• Flexible, adaptable, and pragmatic

How To Apply

The Duke Endowment is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming people to flourish in an open and inclusive work environment. For additional information about the opportunity, please contact:

LISA FISHER
Principal
FISHER ASSOCIATES
Executive Search
lfisher@lafsearch.net

The Organization

Purpose Built Communities (Purpose Built) is a social impact focused consulting group that works to build resilient neighborhoods in America’s most vulnerable communities and end intergenerational poverty. Purpose Built’s theory of impact identifies neighborhoods as foundational units of change and recognizes that a long history of racist policies and practices from federal, state, and local governments, together with the actions of private individuals and businesses, have created the ever-widening gap now seen between disinvested neighborhoods and their wealthy counterparts. Leveraging its unique model for neighborhood revitalization, Purpose Built helps establish and nurture the success of nonprofit “community quarterback” organizations born of the communities that they are trying to change through long-term, cross-sectoral interventions.

Position Overview

Inspired by the success of the East Lake Foundation in revitalizing Atlanta’s East Lake neighborhood, Purpose Built was founded in 2009 with the intention of building a robust and holistic model that could be expanded nationally to dismantle the social and health impacts of structural racism. They do so by supporting local leaders in 28 communities (and counting) across the country as they adapt and implement the Purpose Built model for their local context. The model specifically includes long-term investments in four strategies: a cradle-to-college education pipeline; mixed-income housing; community health and wellness; and economic vitality.

Originally created with the support of three founding funders, Purpose Built Communities’ first decade was defined by establishing the key elements to replicate and rapid growth of the network. As success stories began to accumulate, more and more communities sought to become members and apply the model in their own backyards. In 2019, after ten years of operation and growing from 1 member to 28 members, Purpose Built staff and board conducted a strategic review of priorities and reflected on past successes. This review along with the stressors of the pandemic and racial unrest in the country highlighted the continued disparities in our country and the need for Purpose Built’s work in neighborhood transformation. With an eye towards more strategic growth and deepening impact, the organization began to align leadership and expand capacity so that it is positioned to lead nationally and within the field of place-based initiatives. The focus for the next few years is strengthening existing Network Members, becoming an impact-focused network and demonstrating operational excellence. A critical strategy that influences all of these objectives is securing substantial resources and partnerships with new funders. To that end, Purpose Built is investing in the development of a more sophisticated fundraising strategy and processes that will support Purpose Built’s operations and the network it serves.

Stepping into a newly created position, the Senior Vice President for Advancement (SVP Advancement) will lead the fundraising efforts for Purpose Built as a $10 million+ growing organization with a federated nonprofit member network. The SVP Advancement will design and formalize processes and systems to advance the organization’s transition to a diversified funding model while nurturing the relationship with the board and three original funders. The SVP Advancement will collaboratively develop the strategy and lead the implementation for a next-level development function that effectively connects Purpose Built’s work and Network Members to funders in both the place-based and the issue-based philanthropy world who support equity-centered, citizen-powered models for improving community outcomes through intersectional education, health, housing, and workforce strategies. Finally, the SVP for Advancement will also be responsible for developing and managing strong relationships within the Purpose Built Network with the goal of collaboratively cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding funders.

Success in this role will require someone who is:

• A proven fundraiser, strategist, and systems builder who can design and lead a function that effectively connects Purpose Built and its Network Members’ work to a diverse and aligned array of funders who are invested in outcomes and impact.
• A flexible, emotionally intelligent, and collegial leader with the internal organizational design skills to support the long-term sustainability of a growing organization.
• A thoughtful, entrepreneurial, and strategic leader with the ability to identify opportunities for collaboration and cross-sectoral partnerships to both grow Purpose Built and advance the network.
• An exceptional relationship manager who can build rapport, trust, and transparency across a diverse and growing community of passionate, talented stakeholders, including staff, funders, and Network Members.
• A compelling communicator and storyteller who can aggregate and articulate the shared threads that bring the experiences of Purpose Built’s Network Members together.

A competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience will be provided to the successful candidate.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

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:

Relationship Stewardship and Cultivation

• Demonstrated experience creating strong and sustainable relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders; adept at identifying and cultivating funders whose strategies align with their own and setting achievable expectations; experience with 501c3 fundraising a plus.
• Demonstrated success soliciting multi-year commitments from funders and stakeholders; strong networks in the field of place-based philanthropy.
• Positive established relationships within the philanthropic community and comfort establishing and stewarding relationships with high net worth individuals and national leaders in philanthropy.
• Strong convening and facilitation skills and an authentic interest in listening to and learning from others; ability to establish trust with a diverse set of stakeholders and a commitment to honoring and elevating community expertise and wisdom.
• Superb communication and external relations skills and demonstrated success in building an organization’s profile and reputation in local, regional, national, and professional communities.
• Ability to aggregate the interests of diverse partners and identify opportunities for collaboration and economies of scale.

Systems and Organization Management

• Demonstrated skill in organizational design and management; a willingness to rethink or improve upon established systems and processes.
• Experience designing and building fundraising systems and processes.
• Ability to assess and identify pain points in a growing organization and devise strategies to ensure that processes and systems are being developed in a consistent manner to guide growth.
• An inclusive, collaborative, and agile management style and the ability to bring joy, good humor, and purpose to the work environment.

Deep Personal Alignment with Purpose Built’s Mission to Advance Racial Equity and End Intergenerational Poverty

• Experience leading in a values-based work environment and commitment to centering equity in the development of systems, processes, and practices.
• Professional and/or lived experience that supports deep understanding of and insight into Purpose Built’s work.
• Demonstrated understanding of the role that systems supporting the social determinants of health play in advancing community well-being and how existing systems have failed to do so.

Strategic Vision and Core Knowledge

• Broad knowledge of the place-based philanthropy field and an understanding of the historical context, institutions, and systems that combine to create an ecosystem of disinvestment in America’s most vulnerable neighborhoods.
• Ability to utilize a macro view on relevant trends in place-based philanthropy and fundraising with strong curiosity and interest in tracking the needs and developing areas of the field.
• Demonstrated ability to align vision, strategy, and execution.
• Ability to think across systems and sectors to identify opportunities for collaboration and shared outcomes; experience in housing, education, public health, or economic development a plus.
• Demonstrated passion for and investment in advancing justice and equity. Highly developed critical consciousness and a combination of professional and lived experience aligned with Purpose Built’s mission and values.

How To Apply

More information about Purpose Built Communities may be found at:  purposebuiltcommunities.org

This search is being led by Katherine Jacobs and Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez 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.

If you would like to submit a nomination for this role, please email Andres at: andres@npag.com

Purpose Built Communities is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions. Applicants with Disabilities: Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in

writing of special needs at the time of application.

The Organization

Health Leads is an innovation hub that seeks to unearth and address the deep societal roots of racial inequity that impact our health. Founded in 1996, Health Leads helped set the standard for health systems and clinics looking to integrate programs that connect people to essential resources like food, heat, and housing. Health Leads works both nationally and locally, across the U.S., to build partnerships and redesign systems so every person, in every community, can live with health, well-being and dignity.

Position Overview

Health Leads seeks nominations and applications for the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Reporting to and working alongside the CEO, the COO will set the operational strategy for the organization and facilitate greater synergies and efficiencies across Health Leads’ programmatic, financial, human resources, IT, operations, and learning functions. The COO will also manage a matrixed team of seven and will lend expertise and leadership throughout the organization. Through facilitation of cross-functional collaboration, process improvements, and managing teams towards results, the COO leads and aligns the execution of Health Leads’ administrative and programmatic functions with the organization’s strategy and priorities. As a member of the management team, the COO creates and promotes a positive, inclusive work environment that aligns the work on the ground with the organization’s mission, vision, values, and goals.

Opportunities and CHALLENGES FOR the new COO

In addition to managing the effectiveness of Health Leads’ programmatic, financial, human resources, IT, operations, and learning functions, the COO will ensure that these functions are structured to maximize their effectiveness and hold the following responsibilities:

Align Organizational Structure, Capabilities and Strategy

• Translate Health Leads’ organizational strategy into a team and staff resourcing that optimizes organizational resources and capabilities in service of the mission.
• Serve as a strategy and thought partner to the CEO in the ongoing improvement of organizational systems, structures, policies, and talent to enable the highest level of operational and programmatic quality and effectiveness.
• Establish and consistently communicate organizational priorities as part of Health Lead’s leadership and ensure alignment and cross-cutting integration of ideas, problem solving, and execution of work to staff, Board, and key partners.
• Identify gaps in organizational capacity and resources and formulate the most effective means for redress.
• Guide the development and purpose of the newly formed management team to set enterprise-level priorities and plans in service of strengthening structures and processes for decision making.
• Manage a highly effective team focused on operational excellence and community health care nationwide.

Align and Strengthen Operational, Financial, IT, HR, Programmatic and Learning Functions

• Facilitate greater synergies and efficiencies across Health Leads’ programmatic, financial, human resources, IT, operations, and learning functions.
• Lead, in partnership with the Finance Director, all aspects of financial oversight including planning and budgeting, accounting, audit, and compliance. Provide financial systems and tools for generating real-time forecasts, supporting sound business decisions, building staff capacity to review programs from a budgeting perspective and exploring innovations in Health Leads’ revenue generation strategies.
• Set operational policies and processes that align with organizational values, reflect best practices, and guide consistent practices spanning vendor management, talent development, and other organizational functions.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure that efficient systems, processes, and practices are in place to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Health Leads’ mission.
• Build the capacity of function area leads to situate their work and decision making in the context of broader organizational decision making, and in service of achieving Health Leads’ desired outcomes for the transformation of healthcare in the United States.

Steward Culture and Ongoing Organizational Development

• Build cultural humility by continually learning and by actively promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work.
• Nurture a positive, inclusive work environment that aligns the team’s work with the mission of Health Leads and in commitment to Health Leads’ core values: shared leadership, justice through equity and inclusion, empathy and genuine relationships, and constant and courageous learning.
• Ensure integration of equity and anti-racism to all aspects of internal operations (e.g., execution of pay equity measures).
• Model and support a culture in which all team members feel valued and recognized as vital to advancing the Health Leads’ mission and goals and are encouraged to grow professionally.
• In partnership with the CEO and the management team, take a highly visible leadership role to build a trusting and collegial organizational culture.
• Establish short- and long-term goals, develop strategies and plans, and facilitate change management activities to ensure organizational alignment with Health Leads’ strategic direction.
• Develop programs and practices to support organization-wide standards and practices and an asset-based approach to performance management and talent development.
• Display the skills, sensitivity, and coaching capacity to tap into the power that each member of the team brings to the mission.

THE SKILLS YOU’LL NEED

Strong candidates will be deeply committed to Health Leads’ mission and understand the critical role of community in leading transformative change within healthcare in the United States. While no one person will embody all the qualities enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:

• Demonstrated and Evolved understanding of the roots of racial inequity and demonstrated commitment to the continuous work of strengthening their own learning and actions to center race equity.
• A minimum of 12 years of strategic leadership and career growth in finance, operational, and strategy functions at a similarly complex and innovative organization.
• Demonstrated record of delivering quality services, organizational improvements, and excellence in strategic, organizational, and budget management along with outstanding stewardship of financial, physical, and human resources.
• Demonstrated body of work that reflects a commitment to organizational excellence and efficiency, servant leadership, management of collaboration and effective teamwork, that centers diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Clear strategic and operational vision and exceptional skills in synthesizing information and translating vision into action steps for the long and short term.
• An adaptive leader unafraid of failure and able to shift direction and approach as context changes with high emotional intelligence and tolerance for ambiguity
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, navigating change management, and proposing new ways of achieving desired outcomes with inclusive approaches to planning, problem solving, and decision making.
• Combined experience, maturity level, and flexibility to interact with a broad set of stakeholders, including the management team, staff across the organization, key partners, and Board of Directors.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills including the demonstrated ability to research, synthesize, and analyze information, compose documents, and present data in a clear and concise manner to appropriate personnel, including top management, program staff, and Board of Directors.
• Highly developed facilitation, coaching, and engagement skills; comfort with managing diverse group dynamics and leading toward common desired outcomes.
• Highly developed emotional intelligence and demonstrated ability to use interpersonal skills and political acumen in respectful, collaborative, and diplomatic ways.
• A strong, intuitive communicator, skillful at managing through influence; demonstrated ability to connect and inspire across stakeholder groups.
• Passion for the mission-driven sector and the role of community and innovation in transforming systems to achieve racial health equity.
• Alignment with Health Leads values: Shared Leadership, Justice through Equity & Inclusion, Empathy & Genuine Relationship, and Constant & Courageous Learning.

How To Apply

More information about Health Leads may be found at: healthleadsusa.org

Compensation for this position will begin at $200k.

This search is being conducted with assistance from Allison Kupfer Poteet and Britni Russell Bianchi of NPAG. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s website.

Health Leads is dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Health Leads recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are inseparable from its core values and key to inspirational leadership, effective teamwork, mutual learning, and an environment in which they celebrate each other’s differences. To learn more about Health Lead’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, click here.

The Organization

About the Water Table

The Water Table was started five years ago as an experiment to see whether funders could do more by joining forces and collaborating across the field on water issues on a larger scale. It has grown into a committed funder collaborative dedicated to identifying and activating promising water solutions through strategic philanthropic investments. The Water Foundation became home to the Table, which is now poised to formalize its new organizational structure and capitalize on this institutional integration.

By joining forces, the Water Foundation and the Water Table have greater capacity for impact. The integration of capital, relationships, and expertise under one roof will help grow the field of water philanthropy. It will lead to more—and better coordinated—resources available to support the leaders and solutions needed now and the innovations needed to face what’s coming. The Water Table is entering a new chapter; one with an ambitious vision of growing, aligning, and deploying philanthropic resources to advance lasting water solutions for people and nature.

The Opportunity

We seek a Water Table Lead to play a central role in guiding and supporting the funders collaborative during an exciting time of transition and growth in an emergent field. This is an exceptional opportunity to respond to one of the defining challenges of our time by advancing funding collaboration, and impact. The role offers a platform for influence and leadership on an important issue with an inspiring network of critical voices and perspectives in the water field.

The Lead will be the driving force for advancing the Water Table’s collaborative mission, helping to move the Table’s overarching priorities and focus its resources. To do so, the Lead will work in close partnership with Water Foundation’s CEO, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Director of Programs and Strategies, and the Water Foundation’s program team members, as well as a consulting team that includes the Water Table’s founding consultants.

Position Responsibilities

At a high level, the Lead will coordinate, convene, leverage, and facilitate the engagement of current and prospective funders, field partners, Water Foundation colleagues, and consultants in support of the Water Table’s priorities. Specifically, the Lead for the Water Table will be responsible for the following:

• Funder Relationship Management
• Field Engagement
• Collaborative Management and Implementation

Qualifications

Candidates must possess at least ten years of substantive, relevant experience working with funders, either in/with nonprofits or philanthropy. Prior or current experience organizing, and leading funder collaboratives is an asset. Experience in and knowledge of water or natural resources is desired, but not required.

Compensation and Location

The Water Foundation offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. The midpoint of the salary range for the position is $150K. Ideally the role will be based near the Water Foundation’s offices in Sacramento or Oakland, CA; however, remote work for those with easy access to a major airport in the Western US will be considered. Travel to the Foundation offices will be required.

How To Apply

To read the full profile and apply for the position visit: https://www.goodcitizen.com/executive-search/lead-funders-collaborative-the-water-table/

The Organization

Oregon Health & Science University Foundation (OHSUF) seeks an insightful, inclusive, and emotionally intelligent human resources professional with deep experience to serve as Assistant Vice President of Human Resources (AVP HR).

Founded originally in 1887 as the University of Oregon Medical School, with independence in 1974 and rebranding to Oregon Health & Science University in 2001, OHSU serves as the premier center for Oregon dentistry, nursing, medicine, and public health programs. OHSU is one of the leading medical treatment, education, and research centers in the country. In 2021, OHSU educated more than 4,700 students, treated more than 310,000 patients, and received over $586 million in research grants. OHSU’s leading research centers include the Knight Cancer Institute (led by the visionary Dr. Brian Druker), the Casey Eye Institute, the OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute, and the OHSU Neuroscience Initiative focusing on three main areas of brain health: neurodegeneration, neurodevelopment, and neuro-repair.

Building on considerable momentum from the successful seven-year, $2B Onward Campaign, OHSU Foundation leaders are continuing to invest in talent and thinking about how to continually stretch the boundaries of philanthropic goals while reflecting on how best to center equity and diversity in all efforts.

Position Overview

The AVP serves as a vital leader within the OHSU Foundation by providing vision, leadership, and a strategic framework for the Foundation’s recruitment, development, and retention of top-tier talent. Success for the next AVP will be defined in part by guiding the transformation of the HR function toward becoming a true strategic partner to executive leadership, focused on driving a culture of equitable accountability as well as promoting the OHSU Foundation’s brand as a talent magnet and employer-of-choice. The AVP leads a team of four human resources professionals across recruitment, engagement, learning and professional development, and payroll and benefits administration. Grounded in exceptional relationship-building skills, the AVP will serve to reinforce collaboration and integration across the enterprise and foster the development of high-quality leaders who will positively influence the culture internally and amplify the work of the OHSU Foundation externally.

A member of the president’s executive leadership team reporting to the Chief Financial Officer & Vice President of Finance, the AVP HR will be a strong coach and problem solver, diplomatic change agent, and an expert in understanding organizational dynamics. The AVP will incorporate active and engaged learning into the life and activities of the organization, instill a shared sense of accountability among team members that fortifies their approach to integrated teamwork, and create pervasive, sustainable cultural norms and values that align with OHSUF’s mission. Leading by example, the AVP will inspire a positive culture of mutual ambition and collective celebration of achievements.

The ideal candidate must have sound judgment to deal with confidential and sensitive information, and often act as a liaison between the President and other constituencies, both internal and external. They should be comfortable leading and sustaining change and embody a sophisticated sense of racial and social justice with an appreciation for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in all activities. The AVP must be able to thrive in a team environment, where members collaborate to ensure effective and smooth HR support to employees across the organization, while also serving as a strategic thought partner to the executive leadership team.

The OHSU Foundation seeks expertise in many of the following areas: organizational design, change management, professional development and training, leadership strategy, performance management, internal communications, conflict resolution, and human resource administration. Experience in a mission-driven, innovative, and fast-paced environment is highly desirable, along with a quick-thinking, flexible, and inclusive approach that values the need for consensus while driving progress against stated goals.

An authentic and accessible leadership style, well-suited to management in a complex, rapid-change environment, is a prerequisite, as is the creativity, energy, and political savvy needed to prioritize and uplift new ideas and shared successes. Strong managerial and motivational skills are required, as well as the compassion, clarity, and communication skills necessary to articulate clear organizational goals and empower OHSUF staff. A human resources credential is preferred.

How To Apply

The OHSU Foundation has partnered with Talent Citizen to assist in this recruitment. Please reach out to President Tracy D. Welsh and Senior Associate Rachel K. Partin to share your biographical materials via email at: ohsuf-avphr@talentcitizen.com.

OHSU believes that diversity and equity are imperative to its success, which is why it is committed to creating and sustaining a culture where all employees are empowered to do great work—and where the best decisions are made because they’re informed by multiple, diverse perspectives.

The OHSU Foundation provides equal opportunities to all individuals without regard to age, color, current or future military status, disability (physical or mental), gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Please visit Oregon Health & Science University Foundation | Talent Citizen for more information.