Author: Job Poster Account

The Organization

An exciting new foundation has been formed to build and support solutions at the intersection of climate change and community priorities, focusing on efforts and initiatives that draw connections between urgent local and community-based issues—including housing, transportation, food security, and more—and the health of our planet.

Position Overview

The foundation is seeking a Strategy Associate with a passion for solving climate change and for meeting communities where they are and addressing their immediate needs and priorities. Successful candidates will have relevant experience building climate solutions and/or working with communities to respond to their priorities (ideally both). That experience might include work on energy, transportation, the built environment, food systems, policy advocacy, community organizing, or power-building.

How To Apply

This new foundation has exclusively retained The 360 Group of San Francisco to assist with this search. Please visit https://the360group.us/Private_SA_PD.pdf  to review the complete position description, which includes detailed application instructions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; earlier applicants may receive priority consideration. To be considered, The 360 Group encourages all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

The Organization

Demos is pleased to invite nominations and applications for its Associate Director of Foundation Relations position. With a visionary President and high impact staff, Demos works at the intersection of democracy and racial and economic justice, to achieve transformative social change for Black and brown communities. Demos’ work recognizes the importance of power building in service of creating a society that is equitable and that works to ensure that Black and brown communities are fully thriving. In doing so, Demos helps create the conditions for all of us to thrive. Demos moves ideas powerful enough to improve the lives of everyday Americans through the full life cycle of change. Through championing over-the-horizon policy solutions and shifting the dominant narrative, Demos works to galvanize acceptance and support for radical change and commits to sustain advocacy until that change is implemented. Demos’ program model leverages litigation, policy research, strategic communications, and movement building to meet the ever complex and shifting demands of the moment. This braided approach to impact has translated into real victories, from landmark credit card reforms to over 3 million new voter registration applications from low-income citizens. Throughout all their work, Demos is advocating not just for people, but for the very idea of the people – of one nation, united by shared fate.

Position Overview

The ADFR will join an extraordinary team of individuals that include a committed group of staff and a thriving community of movement partners committed to securing and strengthening our democracy and driving racial justice and impact in our communities. The ADFR will lead in the following areas:

The ADFR will support and lead the high impact Foundations team at Demos. They will be a valued member of the broader Demos Development Team, contributing to a healthy, results-oriented team culture. They will model organizational values and will translate a compelling vision into action. They will support and build the leadership capacity of their direct reports and ensure that they have the tools they need to be successful. Additionally, the ADFR will:

• Participate as an active leader within Demos’ Development Team, working closely with the Director of Development and Demos’ President;
• Directly supervise the Grant Writer in drafting proposals, reports, concept papers, letters of intent and any other needed communications;
• Directly supervise the Senior Manager, Foundation Relations in goal-setting, relationship management and fundraising;
• Work with the Director of Development to develop compelling funder communications as part of a broader outreach and ongoing engagement strategy;
• Work with the Director of Development and senior staff to project and monitor foundation gifts towards one-year and multi-year revenue projections.

Fundraising and Funder Stewardship

With foundations making up close to 80 percent of Demos’ funding, the ADFR will be responsible for key relationships and partnerships. The ADFR’s portfolio will contain the majority of Demos’ foundation partnerships. The ADFR will also support the Director of Development and President in their work and relationships with foundations. In addition to fundraising and managing funder relations, the ADFR will also help to foster a greater awareness of the importance of fundraising across the organization. Other fundraising and stewardship responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive foundation fundraising plan;
• In collaboration with the Director of Development, lead the cultivation and stewardship of an approximately $9 million foundations program, including leading relationships with approximately 50 existing and prospective foundations and philanthropic networks, in support of Demos’ activities;
• Manage ongoing strategy for outreach; cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of foundation funders and relationships; prepare and staff key Demos personnel across relevant foundation relationships;
• Oversee prospecting and research to develop new leads for foundation funding;
• Help coordinate grant-related aspects of joint projects between Demos and partner organizations to ensure that funder requirements are met.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal ADFR candidate will be first and foremost committed to Demos’ mission and the visionary evolution of the organization. They will be eager to step in and help Demos maintain and strengthen existing funder relationships while also building new relationships. They will be passionate about advancing racial equity and bring compelling people leadership skills.

While no one person will embody all of the qualities listed below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:

Leading on Racial Equity:  You have a sophisticated understanding of how race dynamics impact supervisory relationships, organizational culture, partnerships, campaigns, and coalition work, and can demonstrate a history of successfully intervening in problematic dynamics and deepening a racial justice approach within an organization, team, or campaign.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills:  Verbal and written communication is a significant component of this role, and the right candidate must possess proficient skills and have substantial experience with persuasive writing, understand writing to unique audiences, and editing other people’s work.

Demonstrated background in foundation fundraising:  You’ve worked in development preferably at a think-tank, advocacy organization, grassroots organization, or political campaign, and are very familiar with the progressive field. You have significant experience raising money from foundations and have directly created grant prospect strategies, engaged in prospect cultivation, solicited gifts, and stewarded funders post-gift. You are flexible with an entrepreneurial spirit and can identify – and are willing to seize — fundraising opportunities as they arise.

Intellectual curiosity:  You are naturally interested in the work of the organization and are eager to learn from and collaborate with program staff. You have a demonstrated practice of continually educating yourself and staying up to date on organizational programs and priorities and you conduct your foundation relations work from a place of strong organizational understanding.

Exceptional detail-oriented project manager:  You can delegate effectively, manage multiple priorities, organize a large volume of work, and keep it flowing through the pipeline. You are a problem solver, tenacious and proactive with the ability to get things done, and are comfortable working in a fluid, multiple-stakeholder environment. You come to the table with ideas, a plan, and motivated to implement strategies both independently and with a team.

The strongest candidates will also have some of the following skills and experience:

• Familiarity with 501c4 fundraising approaches.
• Demonstrated understanding of or experience managing individuals; planning and coordinating workflow for yourself and others.
• Familiarity with some of Demos’ core issue areas.

Additionally, candidates need to bring a strong commitment to excellence and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, & WORK LOCATION

Work Location:  Demos staff are currently working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Workplace attendance criteria is still being determined as public health conditions continue to evolve. This is a full-time position and will ideally be based in the New York City or Washington D.C. area. For the most highly qualified candidates, remote work locations with limited ability to travel will be considered.

Salary and Benefits:  The salary range for this position is $95,000 – $115,000 and commensurate with experience. We have a generous benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays, 18 vacation days per year, 5 floating holidays per year, 12 sick days per year, paid time off Dec. 25-Jan. 1, and a voluntary 403b plan.

How To Apply

For more information about Demos, please visit:  www.demos.org

This search is being led by Julian Jackson, Sarah Hecklau, 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.

Demos is an Equal Opportunity Employer–people of color, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to a diverse workplace, and to supporting our staff with ongoing career development opportunities.

The Organization

An exciting new foundation has been formed to build and support solutions at the intersection of climate change and community priorities, focusing on efforts and initiatives that draw connections between urgent local and community-based issues—including housing, transportation, food security, and more—and the health of our planet.

Position Overview

The foundation is seeking Strategy Directors with a passion for solving climate change and for meeting communities where they are and addressing their immediate needs and priorities. Successful candidates will have relevant experience building climate solutions and/or working with communities to respond to their priorities (ideally both). That experience might include work on energy, transportation, the built environment, food systems, policy advocacy, community organizing, or power-building.

How To Apply

This new foundation has exclusively retained The 360 Group of San Francisco to assist with this search. Please visit https://the360group.us/Private_SD_PD.pdf  to review the complete position description, which includes detailed application instructions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; earlier applicants may receive priority consideration. To be considered, The 360 Group encourages all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

The Organization

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund (WPF) is a private grantmaking foundation dedicated to advancing the realization of human rights and social and economic justice for all people. With offices in New York, NY and Washington, DC, Wellspring’s work is rooted in respect for the dignity and worth of every human being and is informed by the following beliefs:

• Social institutions and structures should promote the full realization of human rights and human potential and should be accountable to these ends.

• The rights of all people are advanced when the rights of the most marginalized and vulnerable peoples are protected.

• Social justice movements should employ means that are consistent with their ideals and should give agency to the people whose interests they seek to advance.

• As responsible stewards, we must strive to maximize the impact of our charitable investments.

Position Overview

For the full job description: https://wpfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Program-Officers-SOGIE-Job-Announcement-.pdf

The Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Program seeks to eradicate the stigma, discrimination, and violence perpetuated by homophobia and transphobia. It celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQI community and recognizes that heteronormativity, misogyny, racism, xenophobia, colonialism, state violence, and white supremacy impact people in different ways. The Program centers LGBTQI people who face the greatest barriers – youth, transgender and gender nonconforming people, Black people and other people of color, and refugees and migrants. A world that is safe for the most marginalized among us means that we are moving closer to a world that is safer for us all.

The SOGIE Program believes that durable social change is rooted in strong movements, bold leadership, and transformative ideas. This is fostered by developing and supporting a vibrant ecosystem of diverse and effective actors dedicated to changing the legal, social, political, and economic structures that currently undermine LGBTQI people’s full enjoyment of equality and justice. Core to all work at WPF is a set of organizational and programmatic values that form the base for how they approach the work and serve as guiding principles for Wellspring staff:

• Humility: openness to listening to and learning from groups and leaders working on the ground, from colleagues in philanthropy and across WPF, and to elevating the work of our grantees, not ourselves.

• Respect: for WPF grantees and colleagues, their perspectives, pressures, and contributions.

• Teamwork: a desire to work collaboratively and supportively with grantees and WPF.

• Curiosity: to explore, to learn, to adapt, and to innovate in developing a grantmaking portfolio that is centered on the needs, priorities, and perspectives of those most impacted.

These new Program Officers represent critical investments in WPF’s commitment to the SOGIE program and will deepen the expertise, strength, and capacity of the team. In addition to the content areas outlined, the SOGIE Program expects the new Program Officers to share responsibility for grantmaking in other areas, including movement, field-building, and legal and policy work, and to work collaboratively under the direction of the SOGIE Program Director and with team members across SOGIE and the foundation.

How To Apply

More information about Wellspring Philanthropic Fund may be found at: wpfund.org

This search is being led by Carolyn Ho, Jess Powers, and Britni Russel Bianchi of NPAG. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s website. Please indicate to which Program Officer role you are applying (Global Migration or Domestic). If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please let us know.

The Organization

Long part of the philanthropic fabric of Richmond, VA and surrounding areas, Richmond Memorial Health Foundation (RMHF) has deepened its reputation in recent years as one of the South’s most thoughtful grantmakers.

Shortly after the appointment of its current CEO in 2016, RMHF began what was to become a six-year learning journey to understand more fully the social determinants of health and the impact of race on health within the region. As noted in the Foundation’s new Strategic Framework released in January 2022,

“The more we have learned…, the more strongly we feel that health should never be determined by a person’s race, income, education level, employment status or neighborhood.”

The success of the new Strategic Framework depends on its effective implementation, an iterative process that itself requires alignment of the Foundation’s resources and a determination to learn from experience.

The new framework centers around four commitments, all key to advancing health and racial equity in relationship with the Foundation’s community partners:

• Multi-year general operating support

• Investment in civic engagement

• Investment in policy and advocacy

• Investment in Black, Brown and other diverse leaders and organizations.

The learning journey continues, of course, but traditional staff roles have been repositioned to ensure the Foundation’s structure supports its aspirations. As part of that repositioning, a new leadership role has been created—Chief of Strategy & Impact—to help deliver the best possible alignment between the Foundation’s intent, actions and impact.

The Organization

Six years ago, RMHF Trustee Dr. Bill Nelson posed the question, “Is it morally acceptable for one’s zip code and race to determine their health outcomes?” Later that year, the Board of Trustees adopted RMHF’s current mission, “Fostering an equitable and healthy Richmond region,” initiating a six-year equity learning journey to understand both the social determinants of health and the impact of race on health.

With that ambitious charge and a continuing commitment to learning, the Foundation embraces a sense of urgency in its quest to effect change. Among the factors important to RMHF’s recent success and central to its aspirations:

• A diverse, engaged, and aligned Board. The majority BIPOC-led Board includes leaders from the region’s public, private and nonprofit sectors, all committed to and passionate about health and racial equity. Trustees are deeply inquisitive and open-minded. They show up, ask thoughtful questions and invite new perspectives.

• Visionary leadership. RMHF is headed by Dr. Mark Constantine, a CEO with a wealth of experience, respect for innovative ideas
and extensive relationships across the sector. Combining “a creative mind with a caring spirit,”3 Mark and his team inspire partners,
funders and community members alike to join RMHF in ambitious pursuits.

• Bold strategy. RMHF has proven that a small regional foundation can have big impact. From its broad definition of health and racial equity, to its nontraditional partnering and community-informed processes, the Foundation aims to be responsive and accountable to the persistent and emergent challenges and opportunities of the region.

The new Strategic Framework outlines a commitment to multi-year general operating support for mission-aligned organizations, rooted in the belief that those most proximate to community are best equipped to determine what is needed.

• A caring culture, with ongoing opportunities for professional development. The RMHF team is a supportive, tight-knit group that honors the value of each individual. The Foundation is committed to the growth of its colleagues. Every team member is provided
numerous opportunities to learn and grow, whether through new, more challenging roles or through participation in coaching,
conferences or fellowships.

• Collaborative partnerships. RMHF regularly works with local and regional peer funders to deepen its community impact and ease the process burden on grantee partners. The Foundation has attracted repeat investments from such national funders as Robert
Wood Johnson Foundation and the CDC Foundation. Both continue to support RMHF’s momentum with substantial grants, and both are representative of RMHF’s collaborative, multi-pronged effort to address some of the toughest, most intractable issues facing the
region.

With assets of just $120 million, RMHF is clearly accustomed to punching above its weight.

Richmond Memorial Health Foundation has a staff of nine. They are a diverse group, with varied backgrounds, academic credentials, life experiences and tenure with the Foundation. As a team, they share a strong commitment to community and to the Foundation’s transformative work. Among particular points of pride are the following recent initiatives:

• Impact investing as a mission-aligned strategy

• A cohort of Black and Brown leaders of grassroots organizations, launched by RMHF to support capacity building

• Funding from the CDC Foundation leveraged organizations serving the Latino community during the COVID-19 pandemic

• Support for more organizations doing policy work to advance health and racial equity

• Collaboration with various partners on

• A Regional Housing Framework
• Expanding Medicaid in Virginia
• Advancing Mental Health
• RWJF’s Invest Health and Connect Capital Initiatives

• The newly-formed Virginia Funders’ Network, chaired by RMHF’s CEO.

• The Richmond Resilience Initiative, a guaranteed-income pilot.

Visit RMHF’s website for fuller explanations of the Foundation’s evolution, recent programming and aspirations for impact. The site also has links to each staff member, recent financial reports and articles on various aspects of the Foundation’s work.

The Mandate

Armed with visionary leadership and a public commitment to a bold new direction, RMHF seeks a Chief of Strategy & Impact to be a partner to the CEO and a guiding resource for the rest of the team. This new member of RMHF’s leadership team will have outsized responsibility—and outsized opportunity for impact. Among the overlapping roles:

1. Thought partnership. Serve as a true thought partner for the CEO, asking stimulating questions, contributing vision and identifying ways to operationalize big ideas.

2. Health and racial equity. Be an active, visible and credible champion for the Foundation’s commitment to health and racial equity.

3. Talent management. Reinforce a culture of inquiry, learning and accountability that promotes individual and team development within RMHF and program effectiveness within the larger community.

4. Operational excellence. Support the Board-endorsed vision with day-to-day operational excellence, providing guidance, counsel and oversight for all operational matters not reserved to the CEO.

5. Community engagement. Model the Foundation’s commitment to community and collaboration through personal engagement
with regional leaders and institutions.

The Location

Richmond Memorial Health Foundation is based in Richmond, Virginia and invests primarily in Chesterfield County, Goochland County, Hanover County, Henrico County, Powhaten County and Richmond City. The Foundation is open to considering regional, statewide or national investments that align with and advance its mission.

As the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia (and the once-capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War), Richmond has a storied history, much of which the community has worked to acknowledge and move past, prompting the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to name Richmond a Culture of Health Prize city.

After the murder of George Floyd, Richmond became an epicenter of civil unrest, which led, among other developments, to the removal of Confederate monuments. The region’s complex racial history contributes to the reality of who remains disenfranchised today and makes RMHF’s mission of “Fostering an equitable and healthy Richmond region” even much more critical. How the area’s foundations addressed the intersections of racial unrest and Covid-19 is summarized here, a telling example of the new collaborations RMHF has helped to foster.

Richmond is a vibrant city with a strong sense of community Its neighborhoods are rich in cultural, educational and recreational resources. There is much to love about the place RMHF calls home.

The Candidate

Candidates of greatest appeal will offer a compelling mix of the following experiences and characteristics:

Expertise: The ideal candidate will offer…

• Deep experience with and demonstrated commitment to health and racial equity, ideally informed by both lived experience and professional engagement

• Direct, practical experience with grantmaking and the life cycle of grants management complemented by diverse experiences with nonprofits and community-based entities

• A history of team development and team leadership, preferably within a significant community-based context

• A creative outlook, a strategic mindset, a facility for seeing the possibilities where others may focus on hurdles, and an analytical approach to critical issues

• A proven leader comfortable with ambiguity and the dynamics of “experiment and model”— someone who can develop concepts, lead their implementation, and undergird the overall process with appropriate tracking systems to gauge effectiveness

• A highly collaborative style that honors all voices but does not dodge the tough decisions; a leader who models and expects mutual accountability

• A respectful, empowering and facilitative management style

• The maturity, experience and intellectual acumen to be a full thought partner for the CEO and mentor/coach/advocate for colleagues

• A strategic mindset and an entrepreneurial spirit; the facility for fostering raw ideas, sifting and testing the best ones for further exploration

• The social and emotional intelligence and the cultural competence to handle challenging situations with grace

• A record of relevant accomplishment and impact

• The ability to communicate effectively—whether virtually, in-person or in writing—with individuals from all different types of organizations, sectors, backgrounds and perspectives.

Culture: The Foundation seeks an executive who is…

• Creative and tenacious in pursuit of an ambitious strategy

• Excited about the Foundation’s commitment to health and racial equity and undaunted but realistic about the challenges inherent in such a commitment

• A personable colleague who respects confidences and invites collaboration and accountability

• An engaging discussion partner; a sounding board for whom questions are at least as important as answers

• Ambitious for the Foundation, its strategy and its community but humble about his/her role therein

• Invested in place-based work; if from another community, someone committed to embracing the greater Richmond area in all its complexity

• A grounded, even-keeled leader unflustered by changes in pace or priorities

• A disciplined leader facile with systems and intentional with people, a colleague who supports creative learning with disciplined
processes

• A colleague whose pride derives from collective success.

How To Apply

For potential consideration or to suggest a prospect, please email appropriate materials to RMHF@BoardWalkConsulting.com
or call Sam Pettway or Lysondra Somerville at 404-BoardWalk (404-262-7392).

The Organization

Founded in 1958, the W. Clement & Jessie V. Stone Foundation funds in the areas of early childhood, education, and youth development. Our funding is focused in Chicago, the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, New York, and Philadelphia.

Position Overview

The W. Clement & Jessie V. Stone Foundation is seeking a new Director of Finance & Operations (DFO) who is proactive, strategic, collaborative, and interested in joining a small, mission-driven team.  The DFO will provide financial, grantmaking, and operations support for the Foundation and report to the Executive Director.

The ideal candidate will have a strong finance background, good people and communications skills as well as experience in a foundation or non-profit setting and preferably knowledge of investment management including mission-related investments. The successful candidate brings to the position extensive experience and expertise in accounting, budgeting and financial analysis, and solid understanding of the IRS regulations governing private foundations.

How To Apply

For a full position description and application details, please go to https://www.wcstonefnd.org/new-and-noteworthy/join-our-team/

The Organization

One Project’s mission is to bring about a world that’s more equitable, ecological, and effective. We work in deep collaboration with communities to explore how the full wisdom of humanity can be applied to create a fairer, more abundant future. We are exploring practical solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges through economics and governance systems that can serve as an alternative to a world in crisis.

As both an operating non-profit and a giving foundation, One Project works with communities to co-create new systems and solutions, while also building support for people and organizations around the world working toward a shared vision of the, “the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible.”

Founded by Justin Rosenstein, whose tools have already changed the way billions of people collaborate, our team blends a values-driven, multi-perspectival and self-reflective ethic with the vision and ambition of some of the most innovative organizations of our time. We are bold enough to work on the largest problems but humble enough to know we must proceed with care, in deep collaboration with those we aim to serve.

Why are we called One Project? We hold a vision of a world in which humanity works together as one team, seeing ourselves not as rivalrous factions in a zero-sum game, but engaged cooperatively in the joint project of creating an ever-more-flourishing world.  In the words of the Zapatistas, we envision, “un mundo donde quepan muchos mundos” — a world where many worlds fit.

Bringing this world about is the project we hope to share with all humanity, and we are eager to invite you to join in this work alongside us.

Position Overview

One Project is looking for a Relationships Specialist to join a new team that is working to cultivate strong, generative relationships and a dynamic ecosystem. Creating a strong culture of thoughtful and engaged relationships is central to One Project’s work and strategy, and this role will be integral to implementing this work, from both a relational and technical perspective. As a clear and effective communicator, you’ll bring an understanding of how to cultivate and strengthen relationships by providing a high degree of service and responsiveness. In this role, you’ll manage information and data related to relationships, which include partners, grantees, communities, advisors, and others. You will support the One Project team by keeping the big picture in mind while also paying attention to the details, including recording relevant information and next steps in our database, and ensuring timely follow-up and follow-through. Coordinating across the organization and working collaboratively with other teams including Community Engagement, Grantmaking, and Movement Building, you will help steward and ensure high quality, authentic relationships and interactions.

What You’ll Do:

• Support high touch relationship cultivation across the organization, ensuring relationships are tended to with care
• Manage and map projects and systems related to relationships, creating a dynamic, interconnected ecosystem over time
• Optimize team use of the CRM to facilitate excellent communication and relationship management
• Support CRM strategy and data management; track relationship information and data and provide timely and accurate reports and updates
• Serve as internal point of contact for relationship management data; create a feedback loop so that relationship information is shared and incorporated appropriately
• Craft and edit communications including correspondence, reports, and briefs
• Collaborate across One Project to support the planning and logistics of events and convenings

Who You Are:

You may be the candidate we’re looking for if you are genuinely enthusiastic about engaging with people and fostering meaningful connections. This role is an opportunity to integrate your active listening skills and intuition to connect and weave strong relationships across an emerging ecosystem.

While no one candidate will possess every quality outlined for this position, the following reflects the ideal candidate profile:

• 5+ years working in a relationship management capacity (network engagement, grantee management, etc.); experience with progressive philanthropy and understanding of the intersection of identity/power/privilege with regards to philanthropy is a plus
• Track record of high touch, nuanced relationship management; demonstrated discretion and good judgment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact with a range of external partners
• Experience working with CRM databases and an ability to use technology to facilitate relationship management
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Proactivity, a commitment to high quality work and follow through
• A collaborative mindset with an ability to relate to others and develop strong relationships internally as well as externally
• Spanish language skills a plus

How To Apply

https://oneproject.org/job/?id=5005951003

The Organization

One Project’s mission is to bring about a world that’s more equitable, ecological, and effective. We work in deep collaboration with communities to explore how the full wisdom of humanity can be applied to create a fairer, more abundant future. We are exploring practical solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges through economics and governance systems that can serve as an alternative to a world in crisis.

As both an operating non-profit and a giving foundation, One Project works with communities to co-create new systems and solutions, while also building support for people and organizations around the world working toward a shared vision of the, “the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible.”

Founded by Justin Rosenstein, whose tools have already changed the way billions of people collaborate, our team blends a values-driven, multi-perspectival and self-reflective ethic with the vision and ambition of some of the most innovative organizations of our time. We are bold enough to work on the largest problems but humble enough to know we must proceed with care, in deep collaboration with those we aim to serve.

Why are we called One Project? We hold a vision of a world in which humanity works together as one team, seeing ourselves not as rivalrous factions in a zero-sum game, but engaged cooperatively in the joint project of creating an ever-more-flourishing world.  In the words of the Zapatistas, we envision, “un mundo donde quepan muchos mundos” — a world where many worlds fit.

Bringing this world about is the project we hope to share with all humanity, and we are eager to invite you to join in this work alongside us.

Position Overview

One Project’s grants and partnerships strategy is key to achieving its ambitious mission. We are a dynamic, flexible funder providing general and unrestricted support, as well as programmatic funding, for projects supporting the collective work.  We champion participatory funding and generative relationships with the communities and projects with whom we partner. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with an understanding of the grants process to support and enhance this work. This is an opportunity to engage and support incredible communities and organizations doing crucial work in a challenging, fun, and dynamic role that will expand knowledge and practice of progressive, participatory philanthropy.

What You’ll Do:

• Support One Project prospective grantees and grant recipients by overseeing an effective and well-functioning grants management system
• Manage the grants diligence process; research, collect, and analyze information related to potential and existing partnerships; provide reports and updates and conduct follow-up as needed
• Manage CRM and ensure timely and accurate updates to the database; exercise good judgment and pattern recognition in sharing relevant information with appropriate One Project team members to surface connected, interdependent opportunities
• Serve as a point contact for general inquiries about grantmaking and partnerships; provide excellent service to partners, grantees, internal teammates and others
• Partner with team members across the organization and communicate regularly to ensure transparency and ensure shared expectations across stakeholders
• Provide operational and logistical support to the Grants and Partnerships team
• Support communications throughout the grantee lifecycle
• Manage special projects and systems related to grants management

While no one candidate will possess every quality outlined for this position, the following reflects the ideal candidate profile:

You may be the candidate we’re looking for if you bring:

• 5+ years working in grants management; experience with progressive or grantee-centric and participatory philanthropy
• Experience with grants diligence process and proposal management
• Ability to manage projects and information with demonstrated discretion and good judgment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact with range of external partners
• Experience working with CRM databases and an ability to use technology to facilitate relationship management; experience with Copper a plus
• Proactivity, a commitment to high quality work and follow through
• A collaborative mindset with an ability to relate to others and develop strong relationships
• Nice to have, but not required:
  • Experience with topic areas aligned with One Project such as New Economics, governance and democracy, technology and society
  • Demonstrated experience in superlative relationship management

How To Apply

https://oneproject.org/job/?id=5005331003

The Organization

Philanthropy Ohio is a statewide membership association that leads and equips Ohio philanthropy to be effective partners for change in our communities. Working towards a vision of a just and vibrant Ohio through impactful philanthropy, our dedicated staff helps members achieve their charitable goals by advocating, educating, convening and collaborating – all with an equity lens.

Members are community and private foundations, corporate contributions programs, individuals, giving circles, government, federated funds including United Ways and other grantmaking organizations. Incorporated in 1984, Philanthropy Ohio is a 501(c) (3) organization headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with a regional office (serving northern Ohio) located in Cleveland. Our 200+ member organizations have assets totaling nearly $64 billion and invest over $4 billion annually in addressing community needs.

Read more about us at www.philanthropyohio.org.

Philanthropy Ohio is an equal opportunity employer. There shall be no discrimination of persons on the basis of race, age, sex, marital status, disability, citizenship, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief with regard to hiring, assignment, promotion or other conditions of staff employment.

Position Overview

The Director of Programs & Learning serves a key role in implementing educational programs and professional development services. This position is part of an entrepreneurial and collaborative team responsible for developing a comprehensive package of member programs each year that reflects and enhances Philanthropy Ohio’s strategic plan. The Director of Programs & Learning is self-directed, highly organized and solution-focused, with a passion for Philanthropy Ohio’s mission and a commitment to member service. This is a full-time exempt position based in the Columbus office. Current work arrangement includes a hybrid of remote and in-office schedules and will be adjusted in response to opportunities and needs in the future. Occasional travel within the state of Ohio to lead and attend professional development programming is anticipated.

Program Responsibilities

·        Facilitate and host in-person and online learning and networking opportunities on a variety of philanthropic and professional development topics, including racial equity.

·        Plan, develop and implement statewide topical programs and learning opportunities using varied strategies and technologies both in-person and virtually.

·        Manage programs & learning webinar offerings from conceptualization to production.

·        Manage and support affinity group engagement with members.

·        Lead implementation of our annual conference and statewide one-day summits with the guidance of the Vice President, Programs & Learning.

• Collaborate with internal workgroups and teams to produce programming calendars, ongoing promotions and publications as needed.
• Iteratively identify and implement technological solutions to bring members together and augment attendee learning experiences.

Administrative and Leadership Responsibilities

·        Participate in the Member Services and other committees as assigned.

·        Participate in the development of the annual programs & learning work plan and budget.

·        Manage reporting for all aspects of departmental deliverables and programs.

Constituency Responsibilities

·        Represent Philanthropy Ohio, and establish relationships with key leaders at member organizations, as assigned through Constituent Relationship Management (CRM).

·        Assist in providing specialized responses to service and information requests from members.

Preferred Qualifications
The Director of Programs & Learning is a highly motivated person who possesses the following experience, skills and knowledge:

·        Comfortability with discussing and leading in complex issue areas, including but not limited to racial equity, addressing power imbalances and systems change.

·        Demonstrated skills and experience in facilitation, public speaking and leadership within groups and teams.

·        Experience working in organizations that reflect one or more of Philanthropy Ohio’s membership categories (private or family foundation, corporate giving program, United Way, public grantmaking charity, community foundation or a professional organization serving the nonprofit community).

·        Interest and experience related to implementing professional development programs both in-person and virtually.

·        Experience with membership organizations and volunteer and team management.

·        Strong customer service orientation and technologically competent.

·        Exceptional organizational, planning, administrative, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

·        Ability to balance role of being part of a team and working independently.

·        Strong work ethic and ability/willingness to travel, primarily within Ohio.

·        Four-year college degree in a related field.

Qualifications Common to all Positions at Philanthropy Ohio

·        Commitment to our core values of Community, Courage, Voice, Integrity and Equity.

·        Attention to creating an environment of “radical hospitality” with our members and one another.

·        Attention to detail, ability to produce high-quality, timely work products.

·        Communicate effectively in a variety of settings and styles.

·        Work collaboratively in a team environment.

·        Willingness to be flexible in working remotely and on-site.

·        Use time and resources well and ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.

·        Approach responsibilities creatively and innovatively with the goal of continuous improvement.

·        Proficient with Microsoft Office, Slack, Salesforce and project management tools.

The salary range for this position is $55,000 – $65,000. In addition, Philanthropy Ohio offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance; 15 days paid vacation in first year; paid sick leave; retirement benefits; and a collegial work environment.

How To Apply

Applicants must send both a cover letter and resume no later than March 31, 2022 to employment@philanthropyohio.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Organization

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund (WPF) is a private grantmaking foundation dedicated to advancing the realization of human rights and social and economic justice for all people. With offices in New York, NY and Washington, DC, Wellspring’s work is rooted in respect for the dignity and worth of every human being and is informed by the following beliefs:
• Social institutions and structures should promote the full realization of human rights and human potential and should be accountable to these ends.
• The rights of all people are advanced when the rights of the most marginalized and vulnerable peoples are protected.
• Social justice movements should employ means that are consistent with their ideals and should give agency to the people whose interests they seek to advance.
• As responsible stewards, we must strive to maximize the impact of our charitable investments.

Core to Wellspring’s commitment to social justice, the Racial Justice Program (RJP) seeks to confront and dismantle entrenched racism and related intersecting systems of oppression, and to build a racially just society in which Black people in all their diversity experience liberation, safety, and dignity. WPF now seeks a Program Officer to join its Racial Justice Program (RJP) who will lead a new portfolio of work dedicated to transforming the United States’ racialized economic system. This new Liberation Economy theme aims to build a more inclusive economy in which Black people and all people of color have their basic economic needs met, have economic safety and security, have their labor properly valued and compensated, and are able to leverage economic power to improve life chances. The Program Officer will be the first to oversee development and implementation of a grantmaking strategy designed to achieve these objectives:
• Advancement in national economic policies that reduce racial inequity and increase racial justice by strengthening organization and field capacity.
• Elevated research and analyses of racial impacts in policymaker and public discourse by expanding strategies, capacity, and tools.
• Expansion of fair chances to work for people with criminal histories by removing barriers to employment.

Position Overview

For the full job description: https://wpfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Program-Officer-RJ-Job-Announcement.pdf

Under the direction of the Racial Justice Program Director, the Racial Justice Program Officer will work in close collaboration with six program teammates, colleagues in the Economic Justice Program, as well as staff across the foundation. The Program Officer’s responsibilities fall in three broad categories, each of which is central to the role:
Strategy and Grantmaking
• Develop, refine, and implement grantmaking priorities and strategic approaches to advance the program’s theory of change, goals, objectives, and outcomes and contribute to strategic learning, research, evaluation, and program adaptation.
• Monitor new developments and trends in the field and provide analyses to synthesize implications for the program and ensure that Wellspring’s resources are directed appropriately toward the highest level of impact.
• Identify potential grantees and invite grantmaking proposals; build relationships and trust with prospective grantees and partners; conduct due diligence; and write grant recommendations.
• Effectively manage grantee relationships, review progress reports, conduct evaluations of grantee programs, and monitor use of grant funds.
• Act as a connector between grantees and partners, strengthening relationships across sectors and seeking opportunities for collaboration.
• Ensure adherence to internal grantmaking processes via appropriate documentation, grant budgeting, data entry, and reporting.
• Collaborate with the department of Learning and Evaluation to develop ways to evaluate grants and share learnings.
External Relations
• Engage with peer funders and external stakeholders working in fields relevant to the RJ Program by sharing best practices and integrating new learnings into the portfolio.
• Take part in creative use of learning processes, conferences, convenings, co-funding partnerships, pooled funds, and other tools to promote common and complementary grantmaking agendas and advance learning in the philanthropic and advocacy sectors.
• Participate on panels at funder conferences and other learning opportunities highlighting WPF’s grantees’ work and progress made under the program’s grantmaking strategy.
• Remain well-connected to key actors in the field and understand what new and deepening opportunities exist to lift up and support communities on the ground.
Organizational Engagement
• Support and contribute to the RJ Program team development and infrastructure, including weekly meetings and annual retreats.
• Shape and participate in internal program presentations and opportunities for shared learning.
• Advance institution‐wide initiatives, including by serving on internal committees and/or task forces.
• Contribute to educating and engaging Wellspring’s donors, leadership, other staff members, and public audiences on issues and develop program communication materials, in collaboration with the team and other Wellspring departments.

How To Apply

More information about Wellspring Philanthropic Fund may be found at: wpfund.org

This search is being led by Carolyn Ho and Chaz Chapman of NPAG. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s website. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please let us know.