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The Organization

The James River Association (JRA) is seeking a full time Accounting and Office Administrator to be based at its headquarters office located in Rocketts Landing in Richmond, Virginia.

About the James River Association:
Founded in 1976, JRA is the oldest and largest river conservation group in Virginia and the only organization solely dedicated to protecting and restoring the James River.  JRA has offices in Richmond, Lynchburg, Williamsburg, and Scottsville, as well as the James River Ecology School on Presquile National Wildlife Refuge.  JRA pursues its vision of a fully healthy James River that supports thriving communities by protecting the James River and connecting people to it.  We work through four program areas based on a model of individual engagement – awareness, appreciation, action, and advocacy.  JRA’s core values are:  We are optimistic; We are catalysts; Credibility is our currency; and Community drives everything we do.

Position Summary: 

A successful candidate for the position of Accounting and Office Administrator will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, be highly organized and accustomed to working on multiple tasks simultaneously, demonstrated project management abilities, and a personal interest in issues affecting the James River. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, detail oriented and flexible team player who embraces challenges and works proactively. This position will work on a hybrid schedule, performing work both at home and in the Richmond Office.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

● Assist with initial onboarding of new employees

● Manage biweekly payroll process using Paychex online payroll system

● Enter invoices/checks and record receipts/deposits into QuickBooks, including receipts from online payment processers (such as Stripe)

● Set up quarterly Board of Directors Meetings, including venue selection and board communications (generally with assistance from the Special Events Coordinator)

● Write Board of Director’s Meeting minutes and maintain board contact list

● Assist in maintaining finance records in orderly fashion

● Prepare and run detailed reports from QuickBooks

● Manage coding and recording of employee expenses charged on JRA credit cards

● General office management responsibilities to include: monitoring the main Richmond office phone line, distribute non-donation mail, purchasing office supplies to maintain proper stock levels and handle office equipment issues as they arise (postage meter, copier, phones)

● Assist Director of Operations with gathering of finance data for the annual audit

Qualifications:

● Strong computer skills particularly with Microsoft Office Excel and Word.

● Experience with QuickBooks and/or Paychex a plus

● 2-4 years of relevant work experience

● Familiarity with Zoom and Google Workspace

● College degree

● Ability to communicate professionally in writing, on the telephone, and in person.

● Well-organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented

● Strong time management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently, adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines.

● Ability to function effectively as part of a team, working collegially and professionally.

● Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.

● Experience with donor databases a plus.

● Strong writing skills with attention to detail for spelling and punctuation.

Compensation and Benefits:

JRA offers a dynamic and flexible work environment with a generous and comprehensive benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with experience, expected salary range $40,000-$45,000.  Benefits include: 4 weeks of PTO, 11 paid holidays, 4% 401(k) match, fully paid employee only health and dental coverage, Life and LTD insurance. JRA is an equal opportunity employer.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to Gail Robinson, Director of Operations, at admin@thejamesriver.org or by mail to:

James River Association

Accounting and Office Administrator Search

211 Rocketts Way, Suite 200

Richmond, VA 23231

Resumes will be reviewed as they are received.  The position will remain open until filled. Interviews with qualified candidates will begin by December 13, 2021. Otherwise, no calls or visits, please.

The Organization

:  Neighborhood Funders Group’s mission is to organize philanthropy to support grassroots power building so that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities and low-income communities thrive. As a leading philanthropic network, NFG brings together funders to learn, connect, collaborate, and mobilize resources with an intersectional and place-based focus and to explore shifting power and philanthropic resources toward supporting racial, economic, gender, and climate justice movements across the United States. With 142 institutional members and over 1500 individuals participating in our programming each year, NFG addresses timely issues such as gentrification and displacement, racial justice, multiracial rural organizing, and the changing landscape of workers’ rights. NFG’s 17-person staff are former and current grant makers, organizers, and advocates, based in various locations across the country, with a headquarters office in Oakland, CA.

ABOUT THE DEMOCRATIZING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:  NFG’s Democratizing Development Program (DDP) brings together place-based and national funders to provide learning, analysis, and mutual support to move more resources to equitable development and community power building strategies for housing justice, community ownership and equitable, sustainable development.  Involvement in DDP enables funders to take action and partner with other equity-centered funders to shift philanthropic analysis, practice and resource allocation to strategies that: protect and preserve affordable housing solutions that address gentrification and displacement; support community development and ownership models that allow residents to influence local decisions and create long-term benefits; see housing justice as intersectional and a key driver of health outcomes; value equitable development and racial justice strategies in place; and build partnerships that advance community power building and organizing as solutions to the most pressing policy issues.

For more about NFG, visit www.nfg.org.

Position Overview

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The DDP Director is supervised by the Vice President of Programs and works closely with the DDP co-chairs and Coordinating Committee to manage the program and administration of the group. The Director will also lead a significant portion of the local and national funder organizing work of NFG’s Amplify Fund, a funder collaborative that supports Black, Indigenous, people of color and low-income communities to build power and to influence decisions about the places they live and work.

The Director will be a:

FUNDER ORGANIZER

• Work to drive philanthropic interest and dollars to community power building for housing justice and equitable development in alignment with NFG’s goals, vision, and Theory of Change.
• Track major developments affecting housing policy, community ownership, health and housing, equitable development and racial justice in place by connecting with leaders of funder affinity groups, collaboratives, organizing networks, or other social justice organizations. Keep DDP members apprised of critical events, important issues, innovative practices, and policies.
• In consultation with DDP committee members and with logistical support from other NFG staff, organize meetings, programming, learning tours, convenings and webinars to broaden understanding and interest in philanthropy for increasing resources to housing justice and equitable development.
• Develop written content and updates about the DDP program for communications (internal and external) in collaboration with NFG staff.
• Forty percent of the Director’s time will be to work closely with NFG’s Amplify Fund, to integrate the funder organizing work of DDP and Amplify, including:
  • plan and lead learning visits to Amplify Fund places with Amplify Fund Steering Committee members and other funders
  • organize and execute virtual learning and other funder events highlighting Amplify Fund grantee’s work integrating it into DDP’s overall analysis and work
  • foster local/place-based funder learning across Amplify places and more broadly with DDP members
  • attend and contribute to and learn from Amplify Fund’s steering committee meetings and grantee learning spaces, and
  • represent Amplify Fund with partners.

RELATIONSHIP BUILDER

• Facilitate connection among DDP Coordinating Committee and broader membership in ways that move them towards more strategic, aligned priority setting and action.
• Provide guidance and facilitation support to DDP co-chairs and committee members and NFG in planning and execution of programs.
• Manage consultants leading various research and communications efforts supporting DDP.
• Maintain the financial well-being and stability of the program in collaboration with the DDP co-chairs and active members and maintain timely communications regarding budgetary status and updates with the Vice President of Programs and Vice President of Operations.
• Manage all financial information, develop budgets, and keep co-chairs and committee informed of the program’s financial status, with support from NFG.
• Maintain relationships with current DDP funders and build relationships with new ones.
• Manage the growth of the coordinating committee and commitment of its members to the program’s success; manage committee leadership changes and pipeline.
• Lead external and internal communications for the program in coordination with the communications department when appropriate.
• Manage and help supervise the work of NFG Program Manager assigned to DDP.
• Collaborate with NFG’s Vice President of Programs to align program strategy with NFG’s overall strategy.

NFG AMBASSADOR

• Build upon NFG’s reputation as a trusted resource in the philanthropic sector through DDP and Amplify programming and relationships.
• Participate in planning and execution of NFG’s biennial national conference.
• Work with other NFG staff and DDP leadership to provide integration and connection between DDP, Amplify Fund and other NFG programs.
• Represent DDP (alongside Coordinating Committee and NFG members) in conferences, funder meetings, with colleagues in other funder networks, and with media, grantees, and others (includes responding to inquiries and strategically positioning DDP with various audiences).
• Support the NFG, Amplify Fund and DDP members to expand the understanding and interest of other NFG members, individual donors/funders, and other funder affinity group members in rural multiracial organizing through collaborative programs and other strategies.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strong candidates are those who are—

• Recognized leaders and well-versed on current issues and debates around ways to achieve housing justice, community ownership and/or or equitable development;
• Demonstrated experience with centering community-led organizing and power-building within an ecosystem of solutions to housing insecurity and intersecting inequities;
• Practiced in relationship building, nurturing and catalyzing coalitions, collaborations or communities of practice with a shared purpose;
• Knowledgeable about philanthropy with some fluency in how foundations are structured and how the sector is organized;
• Engaging facilitators who are skilled in leading inclusive processes for group agreement on strategy, collaboration and action;
• Energized to envision bold but achievable possibilities for action and catalyze others toward leadership and movement;
• Able to review and synthesize multiple sources of information and data in order to recognize patterns, identify additional information or data needed, and draw conclusions;
• Able to ascertain the priorities of a group, craft persuasive written or verbal communication to illustrate those priorities as well as develop and deliver a variety of content to reach the broader funder community;

• Strong project-managers who have attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to direct projects with many moving parts; and
• Open to experimentation, learning, and adjustments along the way; ability to push
  through ambiguity to deliver results.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 7 years of experience in housing justice organizing and policy work.
• At least 3 years of experience working in the philanthropic sector is required and may include grantmaking foundations, intermediaries, collaborative funds, and/or affinity groups.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• At least 5 years of experience managing projects and/or collaboratives.
• Familiarity with housing justice issues, organizations, foundations, and government agencies.
• Demonstrated experience and comfort with facilitating committees or coalitions.
• Facility with technology and comfort with a virtual office.
• Flexibility and comfort with overlapping projects, competing deadlines, and multiple stakeholders.
• Subject to changing public health guidelines and NFG COVID-related policies, it is expected that this position will require travel.

How To Apply

Please send a cover letter indicating interest in the position and how your skills and experience apply, resume, brief writing sample, and two references to ddp@nfg.org.

Please visit https://www.nfg.org/jobs/director-democratizing-development-program to view the full job description.

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.

Position Summary

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 with an understanding that remote work may be required in early 2022 and flexible arrangements will be established thereafter.

Program Responsibilities

·        Directing the creation and implementation of online learning curriculum within Adobe Captivate with input from a member group, volunteer committees and department staff.

·        Planning, developing and implementing statewide topical programs and learning opportunities using varied strategies and technologies both in-person and virtually.

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

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

·        Manage and support affinity group engagement with members.

·        Take a leadership role in implementing 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:

·        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).

·        Demonstrated skills and experience in conceptualizing and implementing virtual education and professional development programs and certifications, including webinars, self-directed online courses, micro-learning and video-based instructor-led training.

·        Experience in harnessing the latest technology and online learning strategies to create best-in-class learning opportunities that reflect today’s operating environment and rooted in best practices for adult learning both in-person and virtually.

·        Expertise in curriculum development and implementation.

·        Experience with membership organizations and volunteer and team management.

·        Strong customer service orientation and technologically competent.

·        Familiarity with adaptive, personalized and custom learning approaches.

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

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

·        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 $50,000 – $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.

Applicants must send cover letter and resume to employment@philanthropyohio.org by December 31, 2021.

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.

How To Apply

Applicants must send cover letter and resume to employment@philanthropyohio.org by December 31, 2021.

The Organization

Established in 1999 as a private independent statewide Foundation, HGF’s mission is “to enable, improve, and advance the health and well-being of all Georgians.”  Guided by a twenty-year history of grant making, HGF is one of the largest healthcare foundations in Georgia. HGF has assets of approximately $135 million with annual grant making at $3.8 million and an operating budget of approximately $3M. Since its inception, HGF has awarded over 1,100 grants totaling more than $78 million in charitable activities. In 2018, HGF began to expand into health impact investing. This move allowed HGF to tap into a new market where the organization is able to invest in organizations statewide seeking to improve health outcomes, resulting in a social and/or environmental impact while also receiving a financial return.

Position Overview

WittKieffer is pleased to work with Healthcare Georgia Foundation to identify the Foundation’s next President. Healthcare Georgia Foundation (HGF), located in Atlanta, GA, seeks a collaborative, equity-minded leader to drive and advance HGF’s mission of health equity for all Georgians.

Established in 1999 as a private independent statewide Foundation, HGF’s mission is “to enable, improve, and advance the health and well-being of all Georgians.”  Guided by a twenty-year history of grant making, HGF is one of the largest healthcare foundations in Georgia. HGF has assets of approximately $135 million with annual grant making at $3.8 million and an operating budget of approximately $3M. Since its inception, HGF has awarded over 1,100 grants totaling more than $78 million in charitable activities. In 2018, HGF began to expand into health impact investing. This move allowed HGF to tap into a new market where the organization is able to invest in organizations statewide seeking to improve health outcomes, resulting in a social and/or environmental impact while also receiving a financial return.

Reporting directly to HGF’s Board of Directors, the President will provide executive oversight and management of the Foundation’s operations and serve as the voice and face of HGF.  As HGF enters the latter stages of its strategic plan, this executive must ensure completion of the plan while also reviewing the Foundation’s performance and outcomes. After performing a thorough assessment of the operations, the President will work in collaboration with the Board of Directors and senior staff to develop and implement HGF’s new strategic plan. The President will be an innovative, visionary leader able to further the mission by addressing the social determinants of health and healthcare disparities across the state.  Other major priorities for the President include partnering with the Diversity Committee of the Board of Directors to develop and implement the Foundation’s diversity strategy; assessing the staff and identifying opportunities for future growth and development; evaluating the organizational structure for future alignment; and identifying opportunities to elevate the Foundation’s visibility and impact across the state.

Candidates should have a minimum of seven years of experience managing a team and a budget. The ideal candidate will be a transparent, authentic leader with a passion for serving vulnerable and underserved populations. This leader will be a visionary who inspires and collaborates with others. The President will be a highly effective communicator and people manager. This leader must be comfortable in public settings and able to successfully navigate complex political and social landscapes. The ideal candidate will have strong business and financial acumen and be driven by the mission of HGF.

Interested parties may apply, inquire, or nominate a colleague to the search team of Keshia Harris and Mondria Davenport via the WittKieffer Candidate Portal here.

How To Apply

Interested parties may apply, inquire, or nominate a colleague to the search team of Keshia Harris and Mondria Davenport via the WittKieffer Candidate Portal here.

The Organization

For over 70 years, Public Welfare Foundation has supported efforts to advance justice and opportunity for people in need.

Today, the Foundation focuses on catalyzing a transformative approach to justice that is community-led, restorative, and racially just through investments in criminal justice and youth justice reforms. Public Welfare Foundation is the only foundation in the country that is singularly focused on youth and criminal justice reforms.

The Public Welfare Foundation (PWF or “the Foundation”) team believes that the best ideas bubble up from communities, so it works to engage deeply in and with the communities the Foundation funds. These efforts drive transformation from multiple angles, including policy advocacy, organizing, leadership development, and demonstration projects. PWF is committed to funding innovative solutions earlier in their lifecycles and investing in the leadership of those most proximate to the issues facing this nation.

With assets of over $620 million, Public Welfare Foundation makes grants nationwide and focuses its grantmaking in difficult, and often overlooked, areas where it believes it can serve as a catalyst for justice reform. The Foundation provides support to groups working to end the over-incarceration of adults and youth in the United States. It also works to reduce racial disparity in the criminal justice system. In 2020, PWF was pleased to distribute $21 million in grant support to its partners. Current jurisdictions of focus for its youth and adult criminal justice work include the states of Colorado, Georgia, Michigan, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, as well as the cities of Jackson, Mississippi; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Washington, D.C.

The Public Welfare Foundation team is committed to advancing a new, transformative vision of justice guided by its core values of racial equity, economic well-being, and fundamental fairness for all. A small and dedicated team of 10 people is based in Washington, D.C. and housed in the historic True Reformer Building. The staff is steeped in experience leading and building criminal justice reform, youth justice, and restorative justice programs, aligning their passion for community-driven solutions in criminal and youth justice reform. Since 2017, the Foundation has been led by President and CEO Candice C. Jones.

For more information on Public Welfare Foundation, please visit the Foundation’s website at www.publicwelfare.org.

Position Overview

The Program Director will be responsible for designing and implementing a grantmaking portfolio that: significantly reduces incarceration in the US; focuses on reducing racial and ethnic disparities; and holds directly impacted people and communities at the center of all work. This is a role for someone who is authentically aligned and has a deep personal commitment to the mission and strategy of the organization. They take a holistic view on organizational and programmatic goals. They are a natural problem solver and thrive in creating and identifying strategic solutions that deliver results and resonate with our values.

Reporting to the Vice President, Programs, the Program Director will lead and manage a diverse grant portfolio of approximately $7M.

Specific duties include the following:

·      Develops and maintains in-depth knowledge of assigned program areas, including current issues and key stakeholders and organizations, and a clear understanding of how they fit into the Foundation’s interests

·      Engages experts in the field, policymakers, and those with experience in the criminal and youth justice system at all levels to assess opportunities for improvement and change, and shapes the Foundation’s program strategy

·      Cultivates relationships with researchers and experts in the field, other grantmakers, and policymakers to help determine productive and innovative approaches that can lead to reform and improvement

·      Designs strategy via policy papers or reflection memos that determine a programmatic direction for our grantmaking strategy

·      Seeks out potential grantees, works with them to develop projects, and reviews and evaluates grant applications

·      Provides oversight to proposals and all external communications related to projects in their portfolio

·      Conducts site visits to and holds meetings with grantees and potential grantees, and the consequent travel, as an integral part of the position

·      Keeps abreast of and monitors their portfolios and any grant related issues. Reviews carefully and undertakes timely approval of grant reports

·      Considers the needs of the field and grantees, as appropriate, hosting grantee related convenings on strategic matters of relevance to the field

·      Periodically reviews and reports on the overall effectiveness of the program area, largely through the development of memos

·      Maintains a system to assess progress and undertakes periodic reviews of the portfolio by outside experts

·      Attends Board of Directors and other appropriate Foundation meetings to support recommendations, make presentations, and provide information

·      Plays a leadership role in the field of youth and adult criminal justice and philanthropy

·      Engages the larger community and participates in joint efforts and affinity groups of foundations and with provision of non-grant support to Foundation grantees

·      Seeks to engage, influence, and expand grantmaking in the program area and works closely with communications team to promote the local progress and issues in the field

Candidate Profile

The Program Director will bring experience in and a passion for effective and forward-thinking grantmaking. They will have a multi-faceted background, with experience that includes philanthropy, as well as “on the ground” work in organizing or advocacy, social services, organizational leadership, or other areas that have given first-hand professional or personal insight to the many challenges faced by communities impacted by the criminal justice system.

While no candidate will bring every qualification desired for the Program Director role, the list below encapsulates the key skills, qualities, and experiences that would best prepare someone to serve in this vital position.

Organizational Value-Add

·      Leadership style engrained with humility, patience, and keen listening skills

·      Unquestioned integrity, ethics, discretion, and values; Deeply proficient in building relationships grounded in trust and respect

·      Demonstrated experience taking risks and implementing participatory, innovative grantmaking or aligned programming models that are nimble and responsive to the needs of the community being served

·      Passionate belief that the answers come from the people closest to the problems and experience in thoughtful collaboration with impacted communities

Communications and Relationship-Building

·      Inclusive, thoughtful leadership skills, with a natural ability to engage with partners throughout communities

·      Strong ability to maintain and advance current relationships with key partners and grantees throughout the regions while simultaneously developing new partnerships

·      Excellent skills communicating in writing, verbally, and interpersonally with ability to act as an external representative of PWF

·      Proficient in communicating succinctly and effectively with diverse audiences to translate complex information

Innovative and Visionary Partner

·      Emotional intelligence necessary to know when to push and innovate, with an unwavering commitment to maximizing impact

·      Demonstrated ability to engage in strategic, analytical, and critical thinking as it relates to overall problem-solving

·      A considerate partner with a creative approach to potential solutions; ability to push the envelope and take measured risks in a thoughtful way

·      Determined commitment to and competence in building relationships, working with diverse staff and and being a positive contributor to the team culture

Additional Desirable Attributes

Candidates can come from a range of backgrounds. Experience in philanthropy with impactful grantmaking is highly desirable, although not required. Leadership elsewhere in the nonprofit, legal, government, or private sectors would also be attractive. Given the Foundation’s current staff expertise in criminal justice and youth justice, legal training and experience is helpful, although there is not a requirement that the Program Director bring that specific professional background.

In addition, strong candidates will offer:

·      Leadership of a program, team, portfolio, and/or initiative that has demonstrated an ongoing positive impact based in advocacy, policy reforms, and/or community activism

·      Experience developing and implementing a theory of change related to an issue faced by underserved communities

·      Solid judgment; critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community

·      Excellent strategic thinking; interpersonal skills; demonstrated reliability, attention to detail

·      Computer skills, including word processing and some experience with spreadsheets (Excel)

·      Ability to travel as necessary to stay abreast of field developments and to steward relationships with grantees; domestic travel expected to be about 30% of time

This position description is intended to serve as a summary of the general purpose and essential functions of this position. It may change as circumstances warrant and may include other duties deemed necessary by management.

Compensation & Benefits

For this role, Public Welfare Foundation offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits that will be discussed directly with interested candidates.

How To Apply

Melissa Madzel and Turner Delano of Koya Partners have been exclusively retained for this search. To express your interest in this role please submit your materials here. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

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Public Welfare Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Diversity and equal opportunity employment reflect the core values of the Public Welfare Foundation. Employment opportunities at Public Welfare Foundation are based on individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law.

Applicants who have been directly impacted by the criminal justice system are welcome and encouraged to apply.

About Koya Partners

Koya Partners, a part of the Diversified Search Group, is a leading executive search and strategic advising firm dedicated to connecting exceptionally talented people with mission-driven clients. Our founding philosophy—The Right Person in the Right Place Can Change the World—guides our work as we partner with nonprofits & NGOs, institutions of higher education, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world.

For more information about Koya Partners, visit www.koyapartners.com.

The Organization

As one of the world’s leading public research universities, the University of Washington is driven by a determination to serve the greater good. It is among the world’s preeminent public research universities, ranked No. 7 among all global universities for 2022 by U.S. News & World Report and first among all public universities in the nation in federal research dollars received.

University Advancement works to advance the UW’s vision to be the greatest public university in the world as measured by its impact. The UW’s Advancement team is exceptionally high performing, with approximately 600 full-time employees, more than 350 of whom report up through the Vice President for Development. One of the most powerful achievements as a team was the UW’s most recent comprehensive campaign in which more than half a million donors gave a combined $6.3 billion. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the UW Advancement’s center, guided by a comprehensive strategy of DEI visions, values, and actions and driven by Advancement’s values: “It starts with me,” “Our best work is done together,” and “We create impact.”

Position Overview

Lindauer is proud to partner with the University of Washington in their search for a Vice President for Development, University Advancement.

The University of Washington is seeking an inclusive, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as the next Vice President for Development. Reporting to the Senior Vice President for University Advancement, the Vice President for Development is the linchpin in the University’s constituency-based structure, overseeing the advancement functions of campuses, schools, colleges, programs as well as central development programs. This role will grow and sustain an impactful and inclusive development program and employee culture that fully realizes Advancement’s and the University’s goals for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The UW’s next Vice President, Development will bring a full appreciation of working in and advancing a fully integrated advancement model and possess strong leadership and management experience with proven success in equitably managing individuals and teams in complex organizational structures. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to improve organizational effectiveness and results by providing strategic position, direction, and leadership.

How To Apply

To learn more and apply, contact Lindauer Senior Executive Vice President Jill Lasman or Consultant Tensie Taylor at https://apptrkr.com/2678238.

The Organization

Founded in 1901, Brooklyn Law School provides its students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical values needed for a career in the law. BLS is dedicated to contributing to the advancement of an understanding of law, legal institutions, and society at large. The school achieves its mission by strengthening and expanding a community that includes a global network of more than 23,000 alumni, an outstanding group of legal scholars and world-renowned faculty members, and students from across the country and around the world.

Position Overview

Lindauer is proud to partner with its recent Brooklyn Law School placement, Chief Advancement Officer Annie Nienaber, to fill multiple leadership roles. All of these positions will report directly to Annie Nienaber.

Among the positions BLS seeks is a highly motivated fundraising professional who will take on the role of Director of Development to build and oversee a metrics-based and donor-centric major gift program. The ideal candidate will have experience in major gift fundraising at a higher education institution and an understanding of the relationship between academic administration, development, alumni relations, events, and external affairs functions. The DoD will manage not only the major gifts program but also development operations with the opportunity to hire and build a major gift officer team.

The Director of Annual Giving will be a data-driven and creative annual giving professional. This leader will build and oversee a metrics-based and donor-centric annual fundraising program to manage all annual giving, class reunion appeals, and other innovative initiatives to increase annual support for the school. The Director will also supervise programs, staff, and volunteers to meet Brooklyn Law School’s annual giving goal of increasing both participation rate and dollars raised.

The Director of Alumni Engagement will be a highly collaborative and creative individual who will make a significant impact on the involvement of alumni and members of the community. The Director will increase opportunities for collaboration and interaction between alumni and students, faculty, staff, and all constituents of the school. This role will work in close collaboration with Directors of Development, Annual Giving, and Events, Advancement, Admissions, and Career Services to create, plan, and implement strategic programs to increase the impact of alumni engagement and to promote a culture of philanthropy.

Salary Ranges:

• Director of Development-$150-$200

• Director of Annual Giving-$125-$175

• Director of Alumni Engagement -$75-$125

How To Apply

To learn more and apply, please contact Lindauer Vice President Carmel Napolitano at https://apptrkr.com/2673596.

The Organization

Baptist Community Ministries (BCM) has supported good people and their good works for over a quarter century. Formed in 1995 following the sale of Baptist + Mercy Hospital to Tenet Healthcare, Baptist Community Ministries has evolved over the years, but its mission has remained constant: In response to the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ and in keeping with our Baptist heritage, Baptist Community Ministries is committed to improving the physical, mental, and spiritual health of people and communities in the five-parish Greater New Orleans area.

BCM now seeks a CEO who can build on past successes while guiding the organization to an even more impactful future for the communities and people it serves.

Baptist Community Ministries, one of the largest private foundations in all of Louisiana, is a Baptistoriented Christian institution of ministry. Since its founding, BCM has been a leading funder of some of the most high-impact organizations in the Greater New Orleans region—organizations that are aligned with BCM’s values and its interest in health, education and public safety. More recently, there has been a greater focus on faith-based organizations, many of which share a connection with the Baptist tradition.

The foundation’s very name reinforces its operational ethos:

• Baptist: BCM honors its Baptist heritage through its work;

• Community: BCM’s impact occurs in community, often at the most immediate and personal levels; and

• Ministries: BCM approaches philanthropy itself as ministry.

Baptist Community Ministries is a faith-based organization that seeks to embody five core values, values which its people embrace and its work reflects:

• Faithfulness: Honor God in all that we do.

• Compassion: Exhibit unconditional love and acceptance to our community members.

• Respect: Demonstrate reverence for the dignity and cultural diversity of each person in our community.

• Sustainability: Demand responsible stewardship of our charitable assets.

• Transparency: Commit to being an accountable and trustworthy community partner.

Programmatically, BCM has three fundamental components: Grants, Chaplaincy Services and Congregational Wellness.

• BCM’s Grants focus on several broad zones of interest, specifically health, education (especially early childhood education) and
public safety.

• Chaplaincy Services provides spiritual support to individuals and groups without regard to religious affiliation.

• Congregational Wellness leverages the talents of scores of volunteers among a network of 145 partner congregations of all faiths to provide registered nurses and lay people with tools to support healthy behaviors and wellness activities. A separate program, Behavioral Health Initiative for Pastors, supports the particular needs of pastors and their families.

The staff of Baptist Community Ministries numbers about 30. It is an eclectic group, encompassing seasoned veterans part of BCM’s evolution since the beginning as well as newer colleagues in their first professional roles. To a person, however, they share a passion for the work, respect for one another, and a commitment to an aspirational future for BCM and the people and communities it serves.

While there are very real challenges about the pace of change and missed opportunities for even greater impact, there is a sense of urgency about the work and a collective commitment to a stronger, healthier community.

The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees, presently numbering fourteen, drawn from leadership roles across Greater New Orleans. By founding documents, a majority of trustees are adherents to the Baptist faith. The board is solidly aligned behind strategic aspirations for a meaningful, positive impact on the community’s quality of life, but how best to achieve such impact is the topic of ongoing discussions.

BCM’s grants for FY 2021 exceeded $12 million, and the operating budget for all programs and staff is about $18 million. Per the audited financials, BCM’s assets at the end of fiscal 2020 were just over $318 million, up about 3% from 2019. Given 2021’s robust financial markets, yearend 2021 assets will be considerably higher.

Despite its size, history and focus, Baptist Community Ministries remains a bit of “a secret gem,” as one informed admirer put it. BCM’s historically low profile results in part from its orientation—philanthropy as ministry—and the understandable desire to keep the focus on the work of grantees and program partners rather than on BCM itself.

In part, however, the low profile stems from the hesitancy of some of BCM’s boards and CEOs to assume more visible leadership in the larger community. Whether born of institutional humility or personal reticence, this approach worked well for the most part, but it has likely contributed to missed opportunities for BCM to build new collaborations, create new partnerships, attract new funding for its initiatives and leverage deeper influence around the very issues BCM holds most dear.

Baptist Community Ministries has been without a full-time CEO since August 2020. That would have been a disruptive development in normal times; in a time of social distancing and remote working, it was especially problematic.

To be sure, all the basics were covered: Grants were decided and funded on time, programs flourished, and board and staff members took on expanded responsibilities. Inevitably, however, the leadership void contributed to disruptions in strategy, staffing and momentum that otherwise would have been addressed in the ordinary course of business. Boundaries between governance
and management became fuzzier, and internal communications suffered.

A faith-based entity has reserves to call upon that other organizations do not, and Baptist Community Ministries remains solid at its core. The staff and board are energized by the CEO search now underway, and both groups are ambitious for the mission and the opportunities for enhanced impact ahead.

Position Overview

Having spent all of 2021 without a CEO in place, both board and staff members at BCM are freshly aware of just how important a compelling leader is to an organization’s current momentum, let alone to the strategic aspirations for impact over time.

Accordingly, the next CEO of Baptist Community Ministries can expect to inherit several overlapping and interconnected priorities. Some of these are immediate, and some will continue throughout the new CEO’s tenure. All must be managed in ways that honor BCM’s legacy and support its future:

• Restore an atmosphere of transparency and respect between staff and the board by clarifying expectations, enforcing best practices and promoting transparency and accountability in service to BCM’s strategic goals and core values.

• Strengthen engagement with BCM’s core constituencies while being open to new ways to support BCM’s unwavering commitment to “improving the physical, mental, and spiritual health of people and communities in the fiveparish Greater New Orleans area.”

• Under the board’s guidance and with input from staff and stakeholders, develop a cohesive view of BCM’s future, fully leveraging
appropriate opportunities for leadership and engagement.

• Ensure BCM has the resources, staff and operational infrastructure necessary to optimize its impact.

In addition, of course, are the questions any such organization must continue to address:

• Where might our support have the most impact and over what period?

• In a context of limited resources but unlimited need, are we consistent in what we support and why?

• Our grants and programs represent a mix of philanthropy and charity. Is the current balance the right balance?

• What is BCM’s proper role in the community at large? Within our niche and consistent with our mission, how can we add the most value?

• What messages do our actions convey to the larger community? How well do they align with our mission and values?

• How can we best support development opportunities for our staff? Our board? Our community?

The next CEO of Baptist Community Ministries will be an experienced, nuanced leader, a strong, self-confident person of faith accustomed to leading multifaceted organizations with aspirational missions executed on behalf of specific communities and constituencies. We seek a CEO with the passion to inspire, the experience to lead and manage, the confidence to tackle tough issues, the vision to sense the possible, and the commitment to the Greater New Orleans community that has informed BCM’s work from the very beginning.

Culture—BCM’s CEO should exemplify…

• Christian faith in action; a candidate should be a person whose faith is compatible with Baptist traditions

• An inviting management style, characterized by respect, openness, clarity of expectations, timely feedback and a commitment to professional development

• The future to which we aspire: A leader engaged in the fabric of the region, supportive of collective progress, attentive to BCM’s interests while promoting opportunities for collaboration and support.

Competence: BCM expects to appoint a CEO who is…

• Accustomed to leading organizations at least as complex and as multifaceted as Baptist Community Ministries

• Ambitious for the community and its people, not for oneself

• A true servant-leader who has demonstrated real impact in relevant contexts

• A board-savvy executive who understands, respects and, with a deft hand, reinforces the proper roles of governance and management; a leader who knows how to work with BCM’s most passionate advocates in delivering lasting value for the enterprise

• Experienced in the grantmaker/grantee dynamic, especially one characterized by clear expectations, appropriate feedback loops and accountability for impact

• Comfortable being the public face for BCM, championing not just BCM’s mission but also the community to which it is committed

• A strategic thinker who respects processes and data while understanding some of the most impactful outcomes may not lend themselves to measurement

• A proven steward of relationships, finances, reputation, and influence

• A nimble leader, at ease in all sorts of settings and with all sorts of people

• A proponent for empowered staff

• A proven collaborator who can also make decisions

• An innovator and motivator whom others want to work with and learn from.

Baptist Community Ministries is housed in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana, on the 29th floor of a major office tower. Consistent with the intention to be more present in community, BCM has acquired a stately two-story building nearby that it intends to repurpose and occupy as soon as late 2022.

How To Apply

Find more details about this position here: https://bit.ly/BCMCEO.

For potential consideration or to suggest a prospect, please email BCM@BoardWalkConsulting.com or call Sam Pettway or Michelle Hall at 404-BoardWalk (404-262-7392).

For information on this and other searches, please visit www.BoardWalkConsulting.com.

The Organization

About the Levitt Foundation

The Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation exists to strengthen social fabric of America. We’re a national social impact funder that partners with nonprofits to build thriving, more connected communities through the power of free, live music. We realize our mission of building community through music through two core programs: the permanent Levitt venue program and the Levitt AMP [Your City] Grant Awards. In 2019, more than 550 free outdoor Levitt concerts took place in 26 towns and cities across America, bringing joy to more than 750,000 people of all ages and backgrounds. In 2020 and 2021, permanent Levitt venues and Levitt AMP concert sites nationwide innovated to uplift, connect and inspire their communities in new ways—from virtual concerts and online songwriting camps to drive-in and pop-up concerts, to a return to in-person live concerts this past summer and fall.

The Levitt Foundation is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) throughout our organization and all aspects of our work, recognizing this commitment as essential to realizing the Levitt mission. We value having a team with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, experiences, and skills so our approach to grantmaking is well-rounded and the connection with our team members and the communities we support is authentic. We strive to create a positive working culture through professional development opportunities, employee recognition, and team-building events and activities. We focus on creating a working environment that promotes collaboration and fairness. Our commitment to EDI fosters a culture where team members can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We believe in the value of every individual and encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic or identity. To learn more about the national Levitt network and the Levitt Foundation, visit levitt.org.

Position Overview

Responsibilities

Finance

• Manage the financial records and accounting database for the Levitt Foundation, including monthly reconciliations of Foundation programs, fixed asset reporting, and maintenance of the chart of accounts.
• Oversee bookkeeping duties including data entry, account transfers, and preparing monthly financial reports.
• Prepare the budget for the Operations Department, in addition to evaluating the overall Foundation budget for cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee accounts payable, purchasing, staff reimbursements, and processing grantee funding requests.
• Oversee the Foundation’s donor software system, including data entry, donation processing, donor acknowledgements, monthly reporting and reconciliations.
• Provide support for the Foundation’s financial audits and annual tax form preparations, including the preparation of 1099s.

Human Resources

• Supervise the Operations Manager, who also provides support to the Executive Director.
• Manage payroll for non-exempt employees.
• Oversee employee paid time off program, including the paid time off master tracking and the Paychex time & attendance system.
• Manage employee benefits programs including 401(k), flexible spending account, employee wellness stipend, and group health plan.
• Maintain and update the Levitt Foundation Employee Handbook, organization policies and HR forms, and ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws.
• Develop and manage employee appreciation activities and events.
• Develop and manage employee relations initiatives including the annual employee feedback survey and annual review process.
• Develop and manage the employee professional development program, including identifying team and employee trainings.
• Assist in the development and implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including identifying staff trainings, webinars, articles, etc.
• Manage new hire on-boarding; maintain new hire packets with current state and federal documents.
• Oversee operations internship program.

Administration

• Develop and maintain office preparedness and safety plans per CDPH, Cal/OSHA, and CDC guidelines, including office risk assessment, cleaning and disinfecting protocols, contact tracing, and reporting requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts including but not limited to insurance, IT, office design, and maintenance.
• Serve as main point of contact for office building management regarding tenant issues, maintenance requests, and fire/life safety training.
• Manage relationship with IT service provider to ensure efficient IT systems operations, including cyber security, telecommuting management, storage requirements, shared file systems, and data protection.
• Manage the Foundation’s physical and electronic filing systems in accordance with the organization’s records retention and document destruction policy.

Levitt Network Events

• Produce and manage logistics for national Levitt network events including the Levitt National Convening, the Levitt AMP Convening, Executive Directors Summit, and Levitt network group site visits, amongst other events and activities.
• Act as organization ambassador at events, conferences and other related activities, and support the organization’s presence at such events.

General

• Manage or assist with special projects as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in managing the operations, administration, and office management of an organization
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures that align with organizational values and employment best practices
• General HR experience including benefits administration, payroll, onboarding, performance evaluation, and team building
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting and analysis including bookkeeping, budgeting, accounts payable, and tax and audit preparation; QuickBooks experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability in managing an organization’s record keeping and vendor contracts
• Successful experience in event production and management
• Skilled in identifying professional development opportunities including staff trainings, webinars, and conferences, as well as education focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion “EDI”
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in the philanthropic sector is preferred, but not required
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities
• Highly motivated individual who also excels in a collaborative setting

How To Apply

Application Submission

To apply, email your cover letter and resume to search@levitt.org, including “Levitt Foundation Director of Operations” in the subject line.

The Levitt Foundation offers a dynamic work environment and competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and other benefits. EEO/AAW employer.

The Organization
At Democracy Works, we work to help Americans vote, no matter what. To that end, we build technology for both voters and election administrators that increases voter access and participation.

Position Overview
Democracy Works’ Development Team excels in generating revenue to advance our work to help Americans vote, no matter what. To create sustainability in both our funding pipelines and in our programmatic offerings, the Democracy Works Development Department raises over 70% of the organization’s annual budget through contributions, distributed through multiple revenue channels: corporations, foundations, major gifts, mid-level gifts, and the community giving fund.

As a part of the team, you will be in charge of making sure we hire, retain, and grow a talented and diverse team of development professionals, while you maintain your own portfolio of donors and investors.

You will:
Grow and supervise two Associate Directors of Development and one Development Manager that are part of a union collective
Report to and collaborate with the Chief Development Officer (CDO) to assign portfolios, donors, leads, and prospects to team members
Collaborate with the CDO to set annual monetary team goals
Maintain and manage a multi-million-dollar portfolio of donors and prospects with the intent to discover and realize donor potential
Have a minimum annual fundraising goal of $1M+ tied to a blended portfolio as specified in performance standards, including both renewable and new incremental revenue
Partner with the CDO to create long-term strategies, identify new sources of revenue, and introduce innovative concepts to the team that strengthen our current tactics
Work alongside Democracy Works’ internal teams and partners to refine and segment fundraising strategies in alignment with their respective objectives and interests
Be accountable for cultivating relationships with individual, foundation, and corporate donors, and guide your team as they cultivate their portfolios
Engage in conversations about anti-oppression and racial justice in our work

You are:
A proven and motivational leader and manager that has experience managing multiple full-time staff
An experienced fundraiser with a history of raising five, six and seven figure gifts
Supportive of the mission of Democracy Works and understand the civic engagement space
A gifted storyteller who effectively communicates impact to external audiences
Able to work effectively with multiple stakeholders and audiences
Able to work independently, both remotely and in-person (post pandemic)
Able to meet donors in person (post pandemic)
Able to integrate strategic goals into day-to-day tasks
Proficient with Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar, and Salesforce
Well-versed in issues of systemic oppression, including racial justice, or are committed to deepening your knowledge

You have experience:
Supervising, mentoring, motivating, and growing multiple full-time staff members for 1-3 years, preferably in a union environment
Encouraging staff accountability by setting clear expectations and providing constructive feedback
Managing independent work that requires self-direction and close attention to detail
Soliciting gifts from individuals and foundations from $10K up to and exceeding $1M
Of at least 2 years managing portfolios over $1M and up to $5M
Meeting annual $1M+ monetary goals
Creating robust prospect lists of high wealth capacity donors and expanding your portfolio
Working with clients, customers, donors, and investors
Working in the civic engagement space
Working with CRM software like Salesforce or equivalent informational databases

Physical demands:
This position requires regular, daily use of a computer (including use of G-Suite and Slack) to conduct work and communicate with colleagues. For those working out of our Brooklyn office, the F train stops closest to our office, but exiting the station requires the use of four flights of stairs. Our office has an elevator available at street level. Streets and buildings nearby are currently under construction, which can disrupt sidewalks and result in varying levels of construction noise audible from the office. Our offices share a set of bathrooms with other offices on our floor, and there are no gender neutral bathrooms in the building at this time.

Social expectations:
Regular (weekly and monthly) meetings are expected with the supervisor and direct reports for this role, as well as colleagues and donors, both in person (when appropriate) and virtual. External-facing meetings are required for this role.

Time and travel expectations:
Our regular operating hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday to Friday. Two times per year, all full-time staff members participate in a five-day retreat in our Brooklyn offices. All Staff is held each year in May and November, when we are able to safely do so. This position requires 20% travel in non-pandemic times.