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The Organization

Our mission: To create and serve a more informed public.

Our vision: Broaden conversations. Deepen understanding.

A BETTER FUTURE BEGINS WITH AN INFORMED PUBLIC.

KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio is Seattle’s NPR news station. We are an independent, nonprofit news organization that produces award-winning journalism, innovative podcasts, engaging community events and more.

Our work is about truth. We were founded with the idea that everyone should have free access to honest, fact-checked information – as well as stories that broaden conversations and deepen understanding of the world around us. We work every day in service of our mission to create and serve a more informed public, because we believe an informed public is essential to a thriving community, a vibrant democracy, and a better future.

We are one of the nation’s founding NPR member stations, broadcasting from the Puget Sound region continually since 1952. KUOW acknowledges that we occupy the land which touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands of the Coast Salish people.

OUR COMMITMENT TO RACIAL EQUITY

Racial equity work is critical to achieving our mission of creating and serving a more informed public. As a public institution, we must serve our entire community – not just a subset – and that requires challenging the way KUOW and public media have operated. Achieving racial equity in our programming and in our workplace is a comprehensive process that requires transformation in ways of thinking, ways of doing, and accountability to our colleagues and the public we serve. Learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at KUOW > 

OUR FUNDING

KUOW is a community-funded public service. More than 90% of our funding comes from individual contributors and local business supporters who share our belief that an informed public makes our community stronger. The vast majority of KUOW’s revenue goes directly into our local, national and international programming. Learn more about our funding and the impact of community supporters in our latest Impact Report.

Position Overview

KUOW has a critically important opportunity for a caring and compassionate people-oriented leader with experience nurturing essential relationships. Serving in the role of Relationship Officer, Planned Giving, you will build and develop a marketing and communication strategy for KUOW’s Sound Legacy Circle. Members of our legacy program are treasured relationships which require attentive and careful cultivation. Skillful intuitive communication skills are paramount, and something you value. You will collaborate with colleagues at UW to facilitate closure on each estate gifts.

In this central role, you will collaborate with an exceedingly successful and ever-growing Philanthropy and Marketing team to secure commitments of support from KUOW listeners and donors. You will be looking for expressed interest in and confirmation of our inclusion in donors’ estate plans. You will also grow your portfolio over time, leveraging prior marketing experience you may have and KUOW’s on-air, digital, and print marketing tools and devices to promote the legacy program.

As you nurture these valued relationships, you will secure commitments of annual and legacy support from a portfolio of 150 +/- individuals, which will help to ensure that KUOW has the financial resources needed to deliver the important news, information, and facts that listeners depend on. Individuals in your portfolio intend to leave a legacy at KUOW. You will serve as their tour guide and foster a mutually rewarding and fulfilling relationship with each one, as is appropriate and desired by the donor.

The ideal candidate is eager to do great work, charismatic, mature, and self-motivated. There is boundless potential to succeed in this role, especially if you enjoy exploring the intersection of the people, technology, and fact-based journalism. KUOW staff enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND RACIAL EQUITY

KUOW and the University of Washington are equal opportunity employers. KUOW is dedicated to building a culturally diverse staff and creating a working environment that promotes racial equity and inclusiveness. We believe attracting and retaining diverse staff is crucial to serving our community and fulfilling our mission. Women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities and veterans are highly encouraged to apply.

BASIC FUNCTION

This position focuses efforts on increasing support for KUOW by developing prospective donor relationships and moving these relationships through the donor continuum, with an emphasis on securing annual and estate gifts. This role collaborates primarily with the Major Gift and Marketing teams at KUOW, as well as UW, to manage, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of individual planned giving leads, prospects, and participants.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Frontline Fundraising (35%)

• Identifies, manages, cultivates, solicits, and stewards a portfolio of 150+/- planned giving participants and prospects, with intentionality, and each donor’s continued commitment to KUOW as the primary objective.
• Works with fundraising colleagues to develop and support qualification and solicitation of existing and prospective planned givers.
• Routinely engages with planned giving participants through email, video chat, in-person meetings and at KUOW events, ensuring the most timely and appropriate communications lead to loyalty amongst these high value donors.
• Records all in and outbound actions taken in donor database of each record.

Program Management (60%)

• Develops and administers planned giving strategies and activities, in partnership with the Director of Philanthropy, which support KUOW’s overall health and growth.
• Establishes annual plans for KUOW’s planned giving program, contributes to the larger annual Philanthropy plans, and develops personal annual plans which align with KUOW’s strategic impact framework.
• Leverages stakeholders like Director of Philanthropy, KUOW’s Station Manager, C-Suite Officers, and Board Members to advance relationships with planned giving prospects, leads and participants.
• Conceptualizes, reviews, edits, and facilitates production of materials needed to steward and secure planned gifts.
• Collaborates with Digital, Membership, Marketing and Business Support teams to develop marketing and communication tools and schedules for planned giving prospects, leads and participants.
• Represents KUOW at donor events and at UW, community, and professional functions, as appropriate.
• Collaborates with UW Planned Giving unit to facilitate closure of planned gifts, with an emphasis on directing more complex gift management to that unit.
• Establishes and continuously enhances methodologies and strategies for planned giving fundraising including qualification and disqualification, stewardship, cultivation, and solicitation policies. Revises and maintains policies to align with industry, UW and KUOW best-practices.
• Supports major gift officers in securing planned gift commitments from within their portfolios.
• Leads on the development and refinement of planned giving processes, with an emphasis on leveraging technology to enhance efficiency.
• Codifies and maintains Standard Operating Procedures for the execution of a planned giving marketing program and the stewardship of planned giving donors.
• Prepares routine reports, and analysis of major donor fundraising at KUOW.

Other duties as assigned (5%)

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Position reports to the Director of Philanthropy

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Occasional task-oriented work-study or part-time employees and volunteers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree and at least two years of progressively responsible experience in development, teaching, customer service or similar fields. Equivalent combination of comparable knowledge and skills may substitute for education and/or experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate successfully in writing, by phone or in person.
• Proven ability to work professionally, collegially, and effectively with donors or other constituents, colleagues, and the public.
• Ability to work independently, problem solve, take initiative, and handle multiple projects and deadlines in an organized and professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented setting and commitment to aiding colleagues within and outside the bounds of Philanthropy.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a planned giving environment strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with philanthropy programs.
• Familiarity with marketing, prior experience in marketing a strong plus.
• Familiarity with and appreciation of public radio programming.
• Working knowledge of databases desirable, specifically Salesforce.
• Multi-lingual.

How To Apply

The University of Washington and KUOW have retained Livingston Associates to assist in this search. For consideration, please submit a letter of introduction and a resume by following this link.

Inquiries are welcome with Livingston Associates at (410) 243-1974.

Applicants who are selected to proceed with this search will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

The Organization

Our mission: To create and serve a more informed public.

Our vision: Broaden conversations. Deepen understanding.

A BETTER FUTURE BEGINS WITH AN INFORMED PUBLIC.

KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio is Seattle’s NPR news station. We are an independent, nonprofit news organization that produces award-winning journalism, innovative podcasts, engaging community events and more.

Our work is about truth. We were founded with the idea that everyone should have free access to honest, fact-checked information – as well as stories that broaden conversations and deepen understanding of the world around us. We work every day in service of our mission to create and serve a more informed public, because we believe an informed public is essential to a thriving community, a vibrant democracy, and a better future.

We are one of the nation’s founding NPR member stations, broadcasting from the Puget Sound region continually since 1952. KUOW acknowledges that we occupy the land which touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands of the Coast Salish people.

OUR COMMITMENT TO RACIAL EQUITY

Racial equity work is critical to achieving our mission of creating and serving a more informed public. As a public institution, we must serve our entire community – not just a subset – and that requires challenging the way KUOW and public media have operated. Achieving racial equity in our programming and in our workplace is a comprehensive process that requires transformation in ways of thinking, ways of doing, and accountability to our colleagues and the public we serve. Learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at KUOW > 

OUR FUNDING

KUOW is a community-funded public service. More than 90% of our funding comes from individual contributors and local business supporters who share our belief that an informed public makes our community stronger. The vast majority of KUOW’s revenue goes directly into our local, national and international programming. Learn more about our funding and the impact of community supporters in our latest Impact Report.

Position Overview

KUOW has an exciting opportunity for a fundraiser. Serving in the role of Relationship Officer, Major Donors, you will build meaningful relationships with a portfolio of very generous supporters of KUOW. As Relationship Officer, you will work with an exceedingly successful and ever-growing team to identify, nurture and secure donations from a portfolio of roughly 150+/- donors. This opportunity is ideal for ‘people persons’ who find fulfillment in genuine whole-hearted human connection. You will work to establish authentic relationships with your portfolio and with that, strive to establish a lifetime of loyalty and support so that KUOW has the financial resources needed to deliver the important news, information, and facts that our listeners depend on. The ideal candidate for this position is eager to do great work, charismatic and enjoys meeting new people and developing trusting relationships with them.

BASIC FUNCTION

Identifies, manages, cultivates, solicits, and stewards a portfolio of 150+/- major donors and prospects to increase annual, special, and transformational contributions to KUOW. Provides research, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities for individuals and foundations. Conducts personal visits with donors.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Frontline Fundraising (80%)

• Administers major gift fundraising activities that support KUOW’s overall health and growth.
• Develops and implements activities to advance individuals in portfolio through all aspects of the gift cycle: initiating contact, developing appropriate cultivation strategies, drafting proposals, moving potential donors in timely fashion to solicitation and closure, providing stewardship.
• Works with Philanthropy colleagues to identify, research, solicit, cultivate, steward, and communicate with major donor prospects.
• Contributes to the planning and execution of targeted events for the Major Donors within and beyond assigned portfolio.
• Supports efforts to identify and cultivate estate and planned gifts.
• Records all cultivation activities, inbound and outbound, within donor database of record.
• Works with staff to create and produce communication materials to support major donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities, including writing proposals, case statements, grant requests and solicitation letters.
• Actively supports the activities of Membership and Marketing campaigns, securing challenge and matching gift opportunities from within portfolio that may be leveraged to incentivize giving from other KUOW members.

Program Management (15%)

• Contributes to and supports the creation of annual plans and develops personal annual plans which align with KUOW’s strategic impact framework and with the Philanthropy Dept. Annual Plans.
• Prepares regular reports and analysis to monitor productivity and health of portfolio.
• Adheres to KUOW’s established methodology for major donor fundraising including qualification and disqualification, stewardship, cultivation, and solicitation policies. Contributes to the continued enhancement of these policies.
• Attends meetings and conferences as program representative.
• Assists with events, pledge drives, general membership programs and other duties as assigned.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Position reports to the Director of Development.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Occasional task-oriented work-study or part-time employees and volunteers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, including three or more years of professional fundraising experience with demonstrated success in cultivating donor relationships and soliciting and securing major, ultimate and/or special gifts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate successfully in writing, by phone or in person.
• Proven ability to work professionally, collegially, and effectively with donors or other constituents, colleagues, and the public.
• Ability to work independently, problem solve, take initiative, and handle multiple projects and deadlines in an organized and professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented setting and commitment to providing quality
• Competency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with and appreciation of public radio programming a strong plus.
• Working knowledge of fundraising databases desirable, preferably Salesforce.
• Multi-lingual

How To Apply

The University of Washington and KUOW have retained Livingston Associates to assist in this search. For consideration, please submit a letter of introduction and a resume by following this link.

Inquiries are welcome with Livingston Associates at (410) 243-1974.

Applicants who are selected to proceed with this search will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

The Organization

About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world’s leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners.  In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

Departmental Overview

UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business offers a unique opportunity to champion new ideas, collaborate across boundaries, and continually learn in a workplace committed to increasing diversity and creating a welcoming environment for all. Our distinctive culture is captured within our four Defining Leadership Principles: Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself. These principles distinguish Berkeley Haas as a unique environment, conducive to teamwork, collaboration, and career growth.

For more information about the Haas School of Business visit: https://haas.berkeley.edu/about/

About the David and Lucile Packard Foundation

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is where the Program Analyst will work. The Packard Foundation was established in 1964. David and Lucile Packard believed that along with universities, national institutions, community groups, youth agencies, family planning centers, and hospitals, foundations constitute a great American tradition that complements government efforts to focus on society’s needs. The foundation is focused on improving the lives of children, families, and communities — and restoring and protecting our planet.

The foundation is now actively engaged in transforming to meet the issues of today. The foundation is deep in strategic planning, and the Program Analyst will join an organization at a time of internal reflection and external landscape analyses to develop strategies and structures.

About the Children, Families and Communities Program (CFC) The CFC program at the foundation focuses on ensuring all children have access to quality health and early education opportunities so they can grow up healthy, ready for school, and on track to reach their full potential. CFC is working on: advancing access to children’s health insurance, quality health, and nutrition services; improving the quality of formal and informal child care settings by supporting parents and care providers; and advancing paid family leave in California and nationally.

About the Partnership The UC Berkeley-Haas School of Business (through the Center for Social Sector Leadership) offers this unique fellowship in philanthropy at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation to provide next generation leaders the opportunity to engage with philanthropic and nonprofit leaders and work with a grantmaking team serving diverse issues and populations in the CFC program.

The vision for this partnership is to strengthen the future of philanthropy and civil society by providing recent graduates from diverse disciplines and backgrounds a professional-level introduction to philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. The goals of the fellowship are to 1) introduce recent graduates to philanthropy and the role of nonprofits to strengthen their impact in a future career and 2) introduce the Foundation to fresh ideas, new skills, and diverse perspectives. The fellow will join a cohort of six other fellows at the Foundation working on conservation & science, reproductive health, and organizational effectiveness. There will be quarterly activities for the cohort of fellows.

Position Overview

The Analyst will perform analyses and make recommendations on a variety of policies, projects, programs and issues regarding children’s early learning and health. This position will take day-to-day direction from the CFC Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Investigate data, trends, opportunities and gaps in the field to explore new strategies at the intersection of children’s early learning and health.
• Conduct research and analysis and make recommendations on specific topics of interest, such as systems development, scaling, advocacy, and learnings from the first 7 years of a 10 year strategy in early learning in three California communities.
• Provide written reports and oral presentations to CFC, other Foundation staff and trustees, grantees, and/or funding partners.
• Work closely with CFC staff, grantees, funding partners, government agencies, and content experts to develop and implement early learning and health strategies.
• Professional Learning and Growth:
  • Embraces the principle of being a “student always” by engaging in opportunities for training, workshops, seminars, continuing education pertinent to the position, or at the suggestion of the supervisor.
  • Actively contributes to a team environment that fosters and promotes a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within the unit and at Haas.
  • Engages in ongoing education to promote diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging by completing University sponsored certifications & training sessions (Ie:  MEP Workshop, Implicit Bias Certification, LinkedIn Learning workshops, and other workshops & seminars offered by the University or Haas, as they are made available) or by engaging in external seminars & resources related to DEIB.
  • Exemplifies Haas’ four Defining Leadership Principles: (1) Question the status quo; (2) Confidence without attitude; (3) Students always; and (4) Beyond yourself.

Required Qualifications

• Experience or interest in healthcare policy or early childhood education (ages 0-5).
• Structures analysis, performs synthesis, and provides written reports and presentations that meet project objectives and timelines.
• Strong writing skills to communicate research findings, analysis and recommendations for early learning and health strategies.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, both orally and in writing.
• Strong multitasking and can efficiently manage multiple simultaneous projects in diverse program areas with demanding timeframes.
• Demonstrated strong initiative and self-motivation.
• Works both independently and as a member of a highly collaborative team.
• Knowledge of and experience with nonprofit issues a plus.
• Uses discretion and maintains confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating a desire to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to establish and maintain positive & professional working relationships with colleagues, students and team members.
• Required Exemplifies Haas’ four Defining Leadership Principles: (1) Question the status quo; (2) Confidence without attitude; (3) Students always; and (4) Beyond yourself.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in a business, organization or public university setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Proficiency with Google software including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Gmail.

Education.

• Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate level education in business, social science, public policy, public health, social work, social science, education, economics, law, medicine, or related fields.
• Strong background or interest in either child/family healthcare policy or early childhood education (ages 05). The projects will rely on education, training, experience, or interest in these topics, especially as they intersect to create healthy, growing communities.

How To Apply

Apply Here

The Organization

NEHI is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization composed of stakeholders from across key sectors of health and health care. Its mission is to solve complex problems and achieve greater value in health care by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. For more information, visit www.nehi-us.org.  NEHI relies on membership dues and funding for specific projects to sustain its work.

NEHI seeks a Senior Director, Program Development at a time when the organization is deepening its focus and relevance. Increasingly, our research and convenings are designed to produce actionable recommendations and practical tools that highlight three subjects in which policies are rapidly evolving: health care value and payment innovation; equitable access to innovation; and access to mental health care.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Director to continue to grow our portfolio of programs and lead other team members in initiating project work in these and other areas consistent with our mission.

The ideal candidate should combine the skills of an academic with those of a consultant—curious and committed to intellectual rigor, as well as pragmatic and dedicated to operational feasibility. An appreciation of issues in the health care system is essential. Expertise with payment reform (both public and private), information technology and data access, or integrative approaches to chronic disease management would be highly valued.  The Senior Director must be comfortable interacting with a variety of health care sectors, including pharmaceutical manufacturers, small biotech firms, insurance companies, health centers, and hospital systems.  He or she should have experience structuring discussions on complex topics that generate collaborative solutions. Essential responsibilities include:

•        Identifying funding opportunities and develop program concepts that advance NEHI’s mission and the interests of its members

•        Generating project proposals and manage project execution and dissemination

•        Developing, planning, and coordinating stakeholder roundtables, working groups, expert panels, and forums with senior health care leaders and policymakers

•        Participating in external speaking engagements, when applicable

•        Recruiting, mentoring, and supervising essential staff and interns

The position will report to the CEO and will be responsible for working closely with the VP, Health Policy and Research. Depending on the Senior Director’s level of experience, he or she may mentor and supervise the Health Policy Research and Program Director.  NEHI is a small and relatively “flat” organization and there are opportunities to build new team structures.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: careers@nehi-us.org . Please reference “Senior Director, Program Development” in the subject line of the email.  Your cover letter should explain your experience and interest in this position.  A short (2-5 page) writing sample would be appreciated.

The Organization

The Kresge Foundation is one of the top 20 private philanthropic foundations in the United States and the only one focused exclusively on expanding opportunities for people with low income in American Cities. With a $4.2 billion endowment and a staff of over 100 employees, the foundation deploys grants and social investments across arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and community development. The foundation’s state-of-the-art headquarters maintains an array of energy-efficient, water-conserving and health-promoting systems. The foundation also operates an office in Detroit’s Midtown district.

Position Overview

The Program Analyst is responsible for planning, analysis, and implementation for projects that cut across the Foundation’s Programs. They may range from Program operations support, planning and analysis, and special projects to departmental coordination. The role also supports the execution of operational projects that link across Programs and the Social Investments Practice and/or Strategic Learning, Research, and Evaluation (“L&E”).

This position is a two-year appointment with the possibility of an additional one-year extension (based on performance and Foundation need).

Primary responsibilities

1.                Serve as overall project manager and coordinator for the Programs Department team, keeping current with tasks for each activity, including dates and deliverables, meeting agendas, and notes.

2.                Support and/or lead on specific projects that contribute to improvement across Program teams. Additional support projects that sit at the intersection of link across Programs and the Social Investments Practice and/or Learning and Evaluation.

3.                Monitor and drive program timelines, board deadlines, key dates, upcoming events, and meeting planning.

4.                Review department objectives and work plans regularly and suggests operational innovations to maximize efficiency and efficacy.

5.                Serve as interface and logistics point person to internal and external stakeholders including contractors.

6.                Coordinate activities such as lunch and learns, program forums, program retreats, projects related to cross-cutting issues and visits from external guests.

7.                Undertake research and prepare written reports and presentations for speeches, Board-related content, and other cross-cutting issues.

8.                Assist with budget management and tracking, including:

a.            Analyzing, assembling, and tracking financial information to provide ongoing support and ensure overall operations are within budget.

b.            Monitoring budget allocations, expenditures, and related financial activities to ensure all allocations and expenses are accurate.

c.            Collaborating with internal personnel (e.g., Managing Directors, Finance Department) to implement and maintain budgets.

9.                Facilitate active communication between Program the Executive Office to ensure effective and efficient workflow.

10.              Assemble Board materials adhering to the process and deadlines set by the Executive Office.

11.              Maintain and update Program document management systems.

12.              Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

·       Bachelor’s degree required.

·       Minimum 2 years of professional work in the nonprofit sector, philanthropy, management consulting and/or strategy consulting.

·       Demonstrated interest in community development, public administration, and/or urban planning.

·       Working knowledge of one or more of the Foundation’s Program areas desirable.

Skills

·       Strong project management skills and the ability to chart one’s own direction collaboratively.

·       Strong written and oral presentation skills to effectively communicate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including executive team members.

·       Extensive knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.

·       Effective time management skills, with demonstrated ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload in a fast-paced environment.

·       Ability to work with many personalities and successfully navigate organizational work culture

·       Strong customer service orientation for engaging with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and partners.

·       Strong ability to solve problems creatively; takes initiative.

·       Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

·       Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Values

·       Commitment to expanding opportunity for low-income people.

·       Commitment to the Foundation’s vision and values (stewardship, respect, equity, creativity, partnership and opportunity) with the ability to demonstrate that commitment in daily interactions.

·       Takes a learning stance.

The application deadline for this position is Midnight EST on March 3, 2022

Kresge is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

How To Apply

Please click the link below to apply:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=87274f4c-cc7a-4ce9-97ab-d86186933f96&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=351753&source=CC2&lang=en_US

The Organization

The Kresge Foundation is one of the top 20 private philanthropic foundations in the United States and the only one focused exclusively on expanding opportunities for people with low income in American Cities. With a $4.2 billion endowment and a staff of over 100 employees, Kresge deploys grants and social investments across arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and community development.It’s state-of-theart headquarters maintains an array of energy-efficient, water-conserving and health-promoting systems. The foundation also operates an office in Detroit’s Midtown district.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Managing Director of Private Markets investments, the Investment Director will focus on private markets investments, while working collaboratively with the entire team to develop and implement the investment strategy for the entire portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring a diversified perspective to the investment team that improves the overall performance of the portfolio. They will act as a member of the senior team and will be encouraged to take a leadership role in a broad range of activities, including investment strategy and manager selection, interacting with the Investment Committee, and leading and providing mentorship to Analysts and Associates.

How To Apply

Full Position Specification is available at https://kresge.org/wp-content/uploads/Position-Specification-The-Kresge-Foundation-Investment-Director.pdf

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to kresge@davidbarrettpartners.com

The Organization

Position Announcement: Executive Director, NC Network of Grantmakers

Located in: Raleigh, NC

Ask yourself?

Do you want to connect, equip and inspire grantmakers to elevate the people and places of North Carolina? Do you envision that all communities in North Carolina are valued and thriving and are empowered and supported by a robust philanthropic network? Are you a relationship builder able to bring people together for a common purpose?

If so, you may be the next Executive Director of the North Carolina Network of Grantmakers!

Why?

The NCNG seeks a strategic, visionary Executive Director to lead an entrepreneurial staff comprised of a Director of Programs and Learning and a Member Services Coordinator, who together work to connect, equip and inspire institutional philanthropy in North Carolina. This position is responsible for the overall health and development of the organization, and for ensuring NCNG lives into the values and strategic framework developed by its Board of Directors. The Executive Director should be a servant leader and have a deep understanding of philanthropy and the broader nonprofit community, develop relationships and partnerships with key organizations within the state and national philanthropic ecosystems, and foster connection and collaboration among members and other key stakeholders.

What will you do as NCNG’s next Executive Director?

·         Lead the strategic implementation of the organization’s vision, mission, values, and goals

·         Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with the Board of Directors, staff and member foundations

·         Build, support and develop the staffing required to implement NCNG’s strategic framework

·         Develop and execute against NCNG’s annual operating budget

·         Lead the organization’s member retention and recruitment efforts

·         Cultivate strong relationships among grantmakers

·         Identify and foster opportunities for partnership and collaboration within the network

·         Manage formal funder collaboratives

·         Foster connection between members and the nonprofit and government sectors

·         Represent NCNG to the membership and external audiences

·         Work closely with the Board of Directors to support a strong model of governance

Why NCNG?

The North Carolina Network of Grantmakers (NCNG) is North Carolina’s only statewide forum for sharing information and promoting cooperation among North Carolina’s grantmakers. As a membership association, NCNG connects and supports a diverse community of more than 110 grantmaking organizations committed to learning and working together. Our members include family, private, public, independent, corporate, community foundations  and corporate giving programs. NCNG connects, equips, and inspires grantmakers through networking, educational and professional development programs throughout the year.

Organized in September 2002 NCNG is a charitable venture operating under the fiscal sponsorship of the North Carolina Community Foundation.

Want to know more? Visit NCNG’s website at https://ncgrantmakers.org.

Position Overview

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

·         Undergraduate degree required, advanced degree preferred

·         Deep experience in a foundation, nonprofit or membership organization

·         Knowledge of philanthropic trends and practices strongly preferred

·         Connection to and understanding of North Carolina’s philanthropic community strongly preferred

·         Knowledge and understanding of public policy, advocacy and a strong voice to influence, defend and promote philanthropy

·         Intellectually curious and seeks opportunities to learn and grow.

·         Demonstrated ability to lead others with a focus on servant leadership.

·         Experience in network management and dynamics

·         Strong oral and written communications skills required, including public speaking

·         Strong networking, relationship-building, and convening skills and ability to collaborate with diverse groups of people.

·         Commitment to and an innate sense of diversity, equity and inclusion

·         Understands the implicit power dynamics inherent within foundations

·         Creates meaningful, balanced relationships and collaborations based on common values

·         Exceptional and intelligent listening skills, demonstrating humility and a sense of humor.

How To Apply

Think you are the next NCNG Executive Director?

Armstrong McGuire & Associates, based in Raleigh, NC is conducting this search.

To apply, click on the link to North Carolina Network of Grantmakers’ position profile at www.ArmstrongMcGuire.com/apply  You will see instructions for uploading your cover letter, resume, and professional references. Finalists will be asked to provide a writing sample.  In case of any technical problems, contact beth@armstrongmcguire.com. 

The salary range is $100-120K with benefits. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue through the application deadline of February 27, 2022.

The North Carolina Network of Grantmakers is an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, record of arrest or conviction or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Organization

At the Foundation, we believe that keeping equity at the heart of our work will lead us to better health. That starts from within, including intentional application of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices that guide how we operate and work in communities across Colorado. For example, our cornerstones are designed to help ensure that:

·       We serve Coloradans who have less power, privilege and income, and prioritize Coloradans of color.

·       We do everything with the intent of creating health equity.

·        We are informed by the community and those we exist to serve.

Position Overview

The Foundation is happy to announce an opening for the position of Program Officer. This position is responsible for active community engagement, development and implementation of philanthropic strategies, and reviewing, recommending and managing grants. The Program Officer will be working on the Foundation’s priorities of Advocacy, Capacity Building and Community Solutions, as well as leading our locally-focused work in two communities.

Candidates will have a personal commitment and connection with our mission and cornerstones; work well in ambiguity and managing change; and proactively identify opportunities to advance our mission while remaining grounded in the day-to-day responsibilities. They will need to be able to apply principles of health equity and racial justice across all of their work, as well as integrate concepts of strategy formation and refinement, systems thinking, complexity, adaptive/emergent strategy, worldviews and power.

Ideal candidates will:

·       feel comfortable engaging in complex conversations around health equity and the Foundation’s strategies.

·       be skilled at critical thinking, problem solving, and have an ability to make decisions and see paths forward even when there is considerable ambiguity.

·       excel in developing relationships with various partners and stakeholders; producing written summaries and recommendations; managing multiple projects with consistency, timeliness and accuracy; and exhibiting a desire to learn.

·       have a deep understanding of the communities we serve, including communities of color, rural communities, and neighborhoods or regions that face the greatest health inequities.

·       have a broad understanding of the social determinants of health, policy/advocacy, community-based work, and philanthropy.

·       be able to work both independently and collaboratively, within and across teams.

·       have motivation to identify issues, innovate solutions, and continuously improve practice.

Program officers are actively engaged in their assigned regions and communities, which requires a minimum of 40% travel throughout Colorado. A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for travel throughout the state.

A Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field, social work, public health or administration, business administration or other related field is necessary. Additionally, qualified candidates need five years’ experience in the nonprofit, public, or health sectors. Preference will be given to applicants with extensive community organizing, community healing, policy and /or experience in the arts. Background with immigrant and refugee communities preferred.

How To Apply

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual to have a meaningful impact through their professional contributions. Interested candidates may submit their resumes and cover letters on the Colorado Health Foundation’s website (www.coloradohealth.org).

This position closes on February 22, 2022.

The Colorado Health Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

The Organization

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF; the Foundation), located in Princeton, N.J., is the largest philanthropy in America dedicated solely to health. Since 1972, we have focused on developing and promoting innovations in health and healthcare to improve the lives of millions. In partnership with others, we are working toward a nation that is rooted in equity, compassion, and respect. A nation that provides everyone in America a fair and just opportunity to thrive, no matter who they are, where they live, or how much money they have. This requires addressing many harmful obstacles to well-being, including poverty, powerlessness, and discrimination.

We take seriously our responsibilities, and we pledge to work in ways that reflect our Guiding Principles. These are rooted in equity and influence everything we do at RWJF. Equity, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration allow our staff’s wide range of experiences, passions, and perspectives to enrich our work and strengthen our ability to address our nation’s most pressing health issues. The Foundation offers a collaborative, collegial, and creative work environment. With a career at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, you will make a difference.

Position Overview

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is seeking a senior program officer (SPO) for its Leadership for Better Health (LBH) program theme. In this role the SPO will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing strategic goals of the theme. They will support leaders in every community to work collectively and inclusively to ensure that everyone has a fair and just opportunity for health and well-being. Specifically, the SPO will work to advance grassroots and community-based leaders and their organizations, communities, and networks.   Successful candidates will have education and experience equivalent to an advanced degree (masters) and six (6) or more years of relevant experience.

How To Apply

RWJF offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Click here for more in-depth details on this opportunity, and to apply. Application deadline is March 6, 2022.  www.rwjf.org/employment

RWJF offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Click here for more in-depth details on this opportunity, and to apply. Application deadline is March 6, 2022.  www.rwjf.org/employment

RWJF offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Click here for more in-depth details on this opportunity, and to apply. Application deadline is March 6, 2022.  www.rwjf.org/employment

The Organization

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF; the Foundation), located in Princeton, N.J., is the largest philanthropy in America dedicated solely to health. Since 1972, we have focused on developing and promoting innovations in health and healthcare to improve the lives of millions. In partnership with others, we are working toward a nation that is rooted in equity, compassion, and respect. A nation that provides everyone in America a fair and just opportunity to thrive, no matter who they are, where they live, or how much money they have. This requires addressing many harmful obstacles to well-being, including poverty, powerlessness, and discrimination.

We take seriously our responsibilities, and we pledge to work in ways that reflect our Guiding Principles. These are rooted in equity and influence everything we do at RWJF. Equity, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration allow our staff’s wide range of experiences, passions, and perspectives to enrich our work and strengthen our ability to address our nation’s most pressing health issues. The Foundation offers a collaborative, collegial, and creative work environment. With a career at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, you will make a difference.

Position Overview

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is seeking a program officer (PO) for its Leadership for Better Health (LBH) program theme. In this role the program officer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing strategic goals of the theme. They will support leaders in every community to work collectively and inclusively to ensure that everyone has a fair and just opportunity for health and well-being. Specifically, the program officer will work to advance diversity and equity in academia and the health professions by working at the level of institutions and networks. Successful candidates will have education and experience equivalent to an advanced degree (masters) and three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

How To Apply

RWJF offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Click here for more in-depth details on this opportunity, and to apply. Application deadline is March 6, 2022. www.rwjf.org/employment