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The Organization: Careers in Nonprofits

The Director of Development will facilitate and assist in leading the Development team’s fundraising efforts and growth. Reporting to the Chief Development & Communications Officer, you will play a key role within the department and organization by directly managing and leading a team focused on individual giving, managing and maintaining a portfolio of major gift donors, and advising on a growth strategy to increase philanthropic support across revenue channels.

As Director of Development, you will directly lead a team focused on individual giving, donor stewardship, and purposeful events as well as support broader efforts engaging prospects, managing pipelines, creating effective narratives, closing gifts, and executing high-quality cultivation, solicitation and stewardship processes. You will be responsible for making sure that the organization’s individual donor revenue goal of $6M+ annually is met or exceeded, which contributes to the Development Department’s overall annual fundraising goal of $14M+.

You possess top-notch relationship-building and management skills, with an ability to build rapport with staff, donors, volunteers, board members, and partners. You’ll bring a dynamic leadership style and an outcomes-oriented approach to this new role.

Position Overview

Our Ideal Candidate:

• 7+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience, including experience with and track record of personally closing six- and seven-figure gifts
• 5+ years of people management experience
• Ability to successfully work with multiple stakeholders with an eye toward collaboration, alignment, and high service
• Innovative, results-oriented with strong attention to detail and ability to manage the pipeline process
• Organized and metrics-driven, flexible and open to trying various approaches, using data to inform strategic direction and decision making
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, confident with public speaking
• Ability to lead, willingness to be led and comfort with situational leadership; good at listening and giving/receiving feedback
• Collaborative nature with the ability to work closely with Chief Development & Communications Officer, Development Team, Department Heads as well as with a board of directors to accomplish tasks and initiatives
• Adherence to the AFP code of ethical standards
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required; familiarity with Raiser’s Edge CRM database helpful
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

How You Will Spend Your Day:

• Meet or exceed personal revenue goal of between $750,000 and $1.5M annually
• Lead team of 4-7 direct reports in meeting or exceeding individual revenue team goal of $6M+ annually (supporting efforts to reach or exceed Development team’s goal of $14M+)
• Develop and execute the overall fundraising strategy in partnership with the Chief Development & Communications Officer
• Drive individual fundraising activity and manage the team to clear goals and performance metrics
• Communicate pipeline progress and status to goal to critical stakeholders on a consistent basis
• Partner with and leverage other departments and individuals to provide training and support to the Development team
• Use analytics to make data-driven decisions and fine-tune processes
• Drive team performance, communicating and setting clear goals and expectations
• Manage team in a collaborative, team-based environment, thinking through individual staff and team’s roles and growth to maximize the philanthropic potential of the organization
• Embody a leadership style that empowers the strengths of all team members
• Work closely with organization leadership and relevant functional areas to ensure alignment to goals, strategy, process, and cross-team collaboration

How To Apply

We’d love to hear from you.

If this sounds like the job for you, we would love to help make that happen. Please submit a resume to eschelle@cnpstaffing.com with “Director of Development” in the subject line.

Know a friend who would be a great fit? Feel free to send us their resume as well.

The Organization

The William Penn Foundation (WPF) was founded in 1945 by Otto and Phoebe Haas and  today is one of the country’s largest private foundations with over $3 billion in assets, $125 million in annual grants, and a staff of 40. The Foundation is a vital part of the civic life in Philadelphia, one of the country’s largest and most historic cities, with grantmaking that extends to the multi-state region that surrounds it.

WPF’s current core strategies include:

• Creating the conditions that will support and sustain clean water in the four-state Delaware River watershed;

• Increasing the number of low-income children receiving a high-quality education;

• Fostering a vibrant city through support of arts and culture organizations, arts education programs, and great public spaces. The Foundation  is governed by  third and fourth generation family members and public directors selected for their professional and civic expertise.

More information may be found at https://williampennfoundation.org/

Position Overview

The William Penn Foundation, a $3 billion family philanthropy based in Philadelphia, seeks a Director of its Watershed Protection Program. With approximately $30 million in annual grantmaking, the Program is dedicated to protecting and restoring the water quality of the Delaware River, which is the source of drinking water to more than 15 million residents. The Director reports to the Foundation’s Executive Director and oversees a lean program staff of four in pursuit of three core strategies: A Watershed Wide strategy that addresses four priority threats to the watershed; a strategy focused on Targeted Sub-

The William Penn Foundation, a $3 billion family philanthropy based in Philadelphia, seeks a Director of its Watershed Protection Program. With approximately $30 million in annual grantmaking, the Program is dedicated to protecting and restoring the water quality of the Delaware River, which is the source of drinking water to more than 15 million residents. The Director reports to the Foundation’s Executive Director and oversees a lean program staff of four in pursuit of three core strategies: A Watershed Wide strategy that addresses four priority threats to the watershed; a strategy focused on Targeted Sub-Watersheds of critical importance to the river basin; and a Constituency Building strategy to foster equitable public access to and engagement with the rivers and streams in the watershed.

This important role calls for a seasoned strategic thinker and a results-oriented team leader with a sense of urgency about the Foundation’s work. Very strong communication, thought leadership, and team building skills are required as is a deep, proven commitment to values of equity and inclusion. Candidates should be broadly knowledgeable about environmental and conservation issues and sensitive to the challenges of driving change on the ground. While the direct focus of this grantmaking is regional, its influence on the field is national, and the Director represents the Foundation to partners and stakeholders within the Watershed and well beyond.

As the Watershed Protection Program approaches the end of its current 10-year strategic plan, the new Director will play a key role in stewarding Board and staff through an intensive program review and refinement, setting the stage for the Program’s next decade of impact and influence.

How To Apply

The Foundation is working with the national search firm, Isaacson, Miller on this recruitment.  For a full position description and to apply, contact the search firm in confidence at:  www.imsearch.com/7843 .  The Foundation welcomes and strongly encourages applications from individuals underrepresented in the philanthropic sector, including BIPOC candidates and persons with non-traditional work and educational experience.

The Organization

About the David and Lucile Packard Foundation:

The Packard Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and communities—and restoring and protecting our planet. Guided by the principles of our founders, we think big and serve with humility.

Our grantees are making positive change all over the world and in our own backyard. We are known for our work protecting the climate, oceans, and land and for advancing reproductive health and rights. We also work hard to ensure that all children and families have what they need to succeed. Our capacity-building projects help non-profit leaders build more powerful and impactful organizations and movements.

People join the Packard Foundation because they believe in our mission. They stay for the community of talented and thoughtful colleagues who care deeply about making a meaningful impact. Advancing diversity, equity and inclusion is central to all our endeavors. We are committed to continually improving our efforts to lift up diverse voices, to advocate for justice and to foster inclusivity — both within the Foundation and in our grantmaking.

The organization lives the values it supports. Our green headquarters is net zero energy and LEED® Platinum. Our bathrooms are gender neutral. Employees get a full week of paid time each year to volunteer with a non-profit of their choice. The Foundation also has a generous donation matching program for staff.

There is much work to do in the world and our local communities. At the Packard Foundation, we are committed to doing it with the highest levels of integrity, effectiveness and caring.

To learn more about the Foundation, please visit www.packard.org.

Position Overview

About the Department:

The Grantmaking Process Team ensures the Foundation’s end-to-end grantmaking process, systems, and data are continually optimized to support the Foundation’s goals, grantees, and partners today and in the future. This position will reside with the Grantmaking Process team but will provide support across the various grantmaking departments in the Foundation at different times.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Limited Term Program Assistant to join our team to support programs across the Foundation. This includes providing general administrative support and specific support for grantee proposal documents.

This is an ideal opportunity for you if you are early in your career and want to gain experience in the nonprofit sector OR you have work experience but want to transition into the nonprofit sector. We are looking for candidates who are mission driven, flexible, detail-oriented, have excellent time management capabilities, and demonstrated skills to work effectively with others. You should enjoy a variety of work and have the desire to contribute to the work of the Foundation and its grantees.

This is a limited term position (no more than 2 years) and will help build your resume for a role in the nonprofit space. You will report to the Grantmaking Process and Training Manager. Initially the role may start remotely but you will be required to work onsite at the Foundation offices in downtown Los Altos, California once the Foundation offices reopen.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with grantee proposal documents (reviewing for completeness, organizing, and maintaining)
• Compose and/or proofread general correspondence, memos, summaries of grantee proposal documents, and other documents, as needed
• Assist with tracking grantee report deadlines and reviewing reports as needed
• Organize, schedule, and take notes at meetings
• Update team documents and file documents stored in a web-based system
• Support grantmaking teams in the review process of the grant portfolio from proposal invitation through post award
• Work in an inclusive manner with integrity, sensitivity and respect for others
• Assist in other administrative projects across the Foundation, special events, and Foundation-hosted meetings as needed

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to effectively utilize technology, with proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to a variety of tasks
• Ability to work effectively as a team member across multiple teams
• Ability to meet deadlines and to multi-task
• Highly organized and efficient
• Ability to exercise judgment in responding to phone calls and email, and in handling confidential information
• Experience working or connecting with diverse communities
• Ability to work effectively remotely until the Foundation offices reopen

Experience

Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years’ experience working in an administrative support position. Nonprofit knowledge / experience as a volunteer, or recipient is helpful.

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a limited term, full-time non-exempt position. Compensation will be commensurate with related work experience and education.

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation offers excellent benefits for eligible employees. Current benefits include: medical (HMO and HDHPs), dental and vision coverage; 15% employer contribution to employee retirement plan; life insurance, disability insurance, vacation and sick leave; an adoption benefit; fertility benefit; a financial wellness program; health advocacy services, paid time off to volunteer for nonprofit organizations; matching grants for employee contributions to tax exempt organizations; commute assistance; and tuition assistance.

To Apply:

To apply, go to the Packard Foundation Careers page. Please submit a cover letter indicating your interest in the Packard Foundation’s mission and programs.

Principal applicants only — Candidates whose qualifications most closely fit the criteria for the job will be contacted — No phone inquiries, please

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse candidate pool.

The Foundation uses an outside firm to check the accuracy of information supplied by applicants who are extended an offer of employment.

The Organization

Trinity is a growing and inclusive Episcopal community in Lower Manhattan that seeks to serve and heal the world through a wide range of ministries and programs. Join a team of more than 200 employees in New York City who are working to make a difference in people’s lives and transform communities.

Our work is grounded in our core values of faith, integrity, inclusiveness, compassion, social justice, and stewardship.

Trinity’s culture celebrates diversity, and our employees come from a variety of cultural, religious, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds. We all share a common mission: to build generations of faithful leadership, to build up neighborhoods, and to build financial capacity for holy service in New York City and around the world.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, Operations & Partnerships leads the support and partnership functions for the Grants and Mission Investing (GMI) team. The GMI team is charged with leading four strategic initiatives focused on Housing & Homelessness, Racial Justice, Mission Real Estate Development and Leadership Development.  The Director advances the work of all four of these strategic initiatives, helps each of them achieve their goals and provides support functions that are needed across all four initiatives. The Director has a particular charge for supporting collaboration and integration across the initiatives, across Trinity and with grantees and other external partners, as well as working as a strategic thought partner with the CPO.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations

• Leads GMI team coordination and manages cross team needs including:
• Oversees development and execution of strategy updates, team retreats and offsites
• Identifies and implements systems to support GMI team, e.g. SharePoint, CRM
• Coordinates with the CPO, Strategic Projects Officer, Executive Assistant for MDs, and CPO’s executive assistant to align on calendars, schedules, team meetings and event planning
• Oversees onboarding of new team members, working with the CPO’s executive assistant
• Identifies potential improvements to work practices and approaches

Internal Partnerships

• Acts as a coordinator, communicator, and connector between the initiative teams in GMI and other parts of Trinity, including:
• Works closely with the Communications team to ensure that communications tools are being used to advance initiative goals and impact, including coordinating on website content
• Coordinates with Investments team around mission investing strategy and opportunities
• Coordinates with Trinity Commons and other relevant teams around neighborhood focused work
• Coordinates with ministry teams to ensure good connections between GMI’s work and the congregation
• Works closely with finance, legal, HR and other teams within Trinity to ensure both impact and compliance
• Works with the Managing Director, Grants Management on the budget development process for the GMI team including administrative costs, coordinating GMI calendars, and staffing.
• Serves as an early warning system and surfaces potential problems resulting from internal miscommunication, lack of process with another department

External Partnerships

• Working with the CPO, identifies and develops opportunities for partnerships with other funders and investors
• Coordinates grantee engagement at the GMI level, including grantee communications and events, working with program teams and the Strategic Projects Officer
• Develops strategy and plan for Special Opportunities grants in collaboration with CPO and Strategic Projects Officer who serves as the program officer for these grants
• Team Culture
• Contributes to an entrepreneurial work environment and positive culture of high impact, focused on outcomes
• Ensures that all work is approached with rigorous execution and the highest standards of ethics, aligned with Trinity’s core values
• Adhere to confidentiality rules and all other Trinity Wall Street policies, procedures, and rules
• Assume other related responsibilities and special projects as required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experience with managing complex projects.
• Experience navigating a complex and multi-facetted organization and building relationships with peers.
• Experience with internal communications, external relations or public engagement.
• Experience developing and launching new initiatives.
• Experience of focusing on a goal, rallying people to meet it, measuring progress to goal and course-correcting as needed.

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CREDENTIALS

• 5 to 7 years of non-profit, foundation or government experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills.
• Leadership skills, particularly the ability to lead by influence, collaboration, and consensus-building.
• Knowledge of grantmaking processes and/or mission investing preferred
• Organizational skills that include capacity to plan, implement, and oversee multiple, simultaneous projects and initiatives. Ability to set priorities decisively, delegate responsibilities, assure accountability, and allocate resources appropriately to achieve results.
• Experience with one or more subject areas of racial justice, affordable housing, mission real estate and/or leadership development preferred.
• An understanding of the particular dynamics presented by Trinity being a religious institution.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time (mostly domestically).

How To Apply

Please apply online at https://trinitywallstreet.org/about/careers 

The Organization

About Washington National Opera WNO
Mission Statement: Washington National Opera, as a leader in opera and a flagship of the Kennedy Center, seeks to inspire, connect, and enrich our community, shape the future of opera, and illuminate the American and human experience. We tell timeless stories with programming that excites, entertains, engages, and educates. We are committed to diversity and balance – presenting classic, contemporary, and American works – to broad local, national, and international audiences.

WNO Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Inclusivity, Innovation, Joy

Founded in 1956 as a modest but intrepid ensemble known as the Opera Society of Washington, Washington National Opera (WNO) is today one of America’s largest opera companies. WNO moved to the Kennedy Center when the Center opened in 1971, and has been in residence there ever since.

Under the leadership of General Director Timothy O’Leary and Artistic Director Francesca Zambello, WNO draws inspiration from a rich legacy built on the values of artistic excellence, engagement with a broad community, and a thriving future for opera and its audiences. As an artistic affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, WNO performs fall and spring seasons in the 2,200-seat Kennedy Center Opera House. WNO also offers performances on Millennium Stage and at other venues at the Center and throughout the city, and offers training, educational, and social impact programs year-round.

WNO’s artistic profile is marked by numerous highlights, including more than 100 new productions of world and American premieres, including the commissioning of 28 chamber operas from diverse contemporary creators through its American Opera Initiative. With a commitment to presenting dramatically compelling works executed at the highest levels of artistry, the company balances the standard repertory with new and infrequently performed works.

In the past decade, the company has stepped into the international spotlight with ambitious projects such as Francesca Zambello’s acclaimed “American Ring Cycle” and the inauguration of wide-reaching education, training, and community engagement programs.  Most recently, a collaboration with the Kennedy Center’s Department of Social Impact and the National Symphony Orchestra led to the creation of The Cartography Project in order to use music as a source of healing and open dialogue. Inspired by the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, a visual interpretation of the moral trauma of our history, The Cartography Project seeks to create a musical map of infamous racial incidents across America and use music as both a source of healing and a way to open dialogue about the future of anti-racism.

WNO’s Cafritz Young Artist Program was founded in 2002 and today stands as one of the premier training residencies for artists on the verge of international careers. Beyond the Opera House, WNO engages a broad public. Free and low-cost audience development programs such as Artist Q&As, lectures, master classes, BravO (a discount ticket program for young professionals 40 and under), and partnerships with other local cultural organizations ensure that WNO performances are accessible to all. The company was among the first to simulcast its productions, bringing free opera broadcasts to tens of thousands in an annual program known as Opera in the Outfield, held at Nationals Park. Coupled with award-winning youth education programs serving public schools in the District, Maryland, and Virginia, WNO’s programs are a vital resource not only for opera lovers, but for students and arts educators throughout the metro region.

About The Kennedy Center

“I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy

President Kennedy’s words resonate more strongly than ever for The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the twenty-first century. The nation’s performing arts center opened on September 8, 1971, and continues to fulfill President Kennedy’s vision by producing and presenting an unmatched variety of music, theatre, dance, international festivals, special events, and multi-media performances for audiences of all ages. The Center touches the lives of millions of people each year through thousands of performances by the greatest artists and ensembles from across America and around the world. The Center nurtures new work and emerging talent through commissioning and creating performances, broadcasts, and touring productions. And the Center serves the nation as a leader in arts education.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity is a critical component of our mission, vision, and values. Our staff exhibits a wide variety of perspectives and experiences which enable us to foster and strengthen an environment of diversity and inclusion. The Kennedy Center’s Diveristy & Inclusion Council, composed of staff members from various departments across the organization, is committed to guiding and holding the Center accountable in the integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of the work at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Position Overview

Duties & Responsibilities:

34%   Strategic Planning and Leadership: Serve in a senior leadership role for both the WNO and the Kennedy Center Development teams.  Work with senior colleagues to develop, implement, execute, and evaluate long-term goals and strategies for the WNO and the Kennedy Center Development Department.  Serve as a senior leader in both areas and be able to navigate multiple organizational priorities, goals, and objectives clearly and persuasively.

33%   Management: Direct and oversee the strategy of the WNO fundraising team, comprised of 12 employees, a team within the larger overall Kennedy Center Development Department. This team of 12 is made up of the WNO Individual Giving and Board Relations teams, along with a Corporate Team, and a Foundation/Government Giving Team.  Of these, the WNO Board Relations and WNO Individual Giving teams are under direct supervision of the CDO and comprised of 6 employees. The Corporate and Foundation/Government teams share a portfolio of WNO, NSO (National Symphony Orchestra), and Kennedy Center donors.  Though these two teams are not under direct supervision of the CDO, the CDO works closely with and directs the strategy of the WNO Corporate, Foundation, and Government portfolios. The CDO works with the entire team to produce a high level of performance while creating a culture that emphasizes quality, consistency, and continuous improvement while integrating the WNO Core Values of integrity, excellence, inclusivity, innovation, and joy at the forefront of the team’s daily work.

33%   WNO Fundraising Program: Lead the planning and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising program. Establish and measure annual plans, goals, reporting, and performance metrics for the team, aligning the members of the team in support of new and evolving operational strategies and goals.  Develop and recommend annual departmental budgets for revenues and expenses that support the program and contributed revenue goals of the WNO and the Center. Prepare regular fundraising reports for the WNO General Director and KC Senior Vice President of Development and present to the WNO Board of Trustees at quarterly meetings.  Provide oversight of fundraising for mixed used capital fund, endowment, and planned giving campaigns in coordination with WNO and KC colleagues.

N/A   Responds to the needs and requests of WNO and Kennedy Center management and staff in a professional and expedient manner; Adheres to all employer policies and procedures.

N/A   Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Eight to ten years minimum in professional fundraising.
• Experience managing a dynamic and highly competent fundraising team.
• Superior oral and written communication skills are imperative.
• Knowledge of the arts in general, and opera and symphonic music specifically, are strongly preferred.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work with donor databases and a desire for continued learning.
• The position requires a solid understanding of non-profit accounting standards and practices.

Skills & Knowledge Qualifications:

Interpersonal skills: This position requires an extremely high level of interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communications skills. The ability to relate well in a professional and easy manner to donors of all levels, Board members, and corporate executives, as well as other WNO and Kennedy Center staff members, is critical. The incumbent should be able to create and manage the most aggressive possible fundraising program for the WNO, while simultaneously navigating the highly matrixed nature of the Kennedy Center’s overall institutional fundraising needs.

Decision-making ability, collaboration, and delegation: The position requires regular collaboration with other development managers and other WNO and Kennedy Center staff. The incumbent must have the ability to prioritize work efforts, to clearly and consistently delegate appropriate work to staff, and to ensure that the myriad of details required in any fundraising effort are carefully considered and attended to. The incumbent must have the ability and confidence to work without close supervision, including the ability to foresee development needs.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person and on the telephone.  The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel in order to operate computer keyboard, office equipment, and other essential tasks.  The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach with hands and arms.  This position infrequently lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is minimal.

Travel up to 15% may be required.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, and a 403(b) Retirement Plan

How To Apply

Please apply online at www.kennedy-center.org/careers

The Organization

About 360 Youth Services: 360 is a powerful organization joined together by a shared commitment to change lives and inspire hope. By strengthening emotional skills, reducing youth access to and use of alcohol and other drugs, and ending the experience of homelessness, 360 works passionately in our pursuit to help children, teens and young adults experience their full potential.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES:

Our values unite us as an organization. They are the anchors that steer our behavior, interactions with each other, and provide a guide for decision-making.

•       Compassionate: We wholeheartedly care for and listen to others.

•       Empowering: We nurture potential, build on strengths, and inspire hope for a brighter future.

•       Inclusive: We accept others completely as they are.

•       Affirming: We encourage and celebrate personal identity.

•       Respectful: We hear people where they are and are willing to work on judgments we may have towards others while treating people with the highest regard.

•       Authentic: We are truthful and transparent in what we say and do.

360 Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants of color and those who identify as LGBTQ+ are highly encouraged to apply.  Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statues.

For more information about 360 Youth Services visit our website at:   www.360youthservices.org

Position Overview

Chief Financial Officer

360 Youth Services, a non-profit agency transforming the lives of youth for almost 50 years, is looking to hire a Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial, administrative, IT, and human resource functions for the organization.

Our ideal candidate can manage a variety of financial and administrative tasks, simultaneously. The individual is equally comfortable meeting with the Board of Directors as explaining a balance sheet to a staff member. The right applicant successfully manages both the big picture and day-to-day financial operations while working as a part of a small team. The person will have experience outlining, designing, and implementing the infrastructure and systems needed to support substantial growth over the next five years. With a history of increasing demand and not enough services in our community, our goal is to triple the size of the organization in the next 5 years through both organic and inorganic growth. Looking for someone who is excited about building both a department and a culture of financial literacy.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) executive position, exempts and reports directly to the CEO, As a department head, the Chief Financial officer is a member of the Senior Leadership Team who together are responsible for strategic decisions impacting the entire organization

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Financial Management

1.     Provide leadership to achieve financial and operational performance objectives including revenue growth, maximizing grant reimbursement, expense management, and overall efficiency measures.

2.     Provide leadership in strategic planning and growth opportunities by tracking important financial and operational KPIs, analyze trends and prepare financial models and cash flow planning.

3.     Working with the department heads, develop analytical processes and financial reports to help drive service line success.

4.      Review, approve and present monthly financial reporting materials for the CEO, Leadership Team, Board Finance Committee and Board of Directors.

5.     Oversee agency’s books and records, including procedures to ensure compliance with fiscal policies.

6.      Drives the organization’s financial planning overseeing budgeting, financial forecasting, and cash flow analysis and ensuring cash flow is appropriate for growing operations.

7.      Prepare all government contract budgeting, billing, and fiscal reporting ensuring the organization complies with allowable costs and other Uniform Guidance requirements.

8.      Staff liaison to the Board of Directors Finance Committee.

9.      Serve as primary point of contact to the agency’s independent accounting firm and lead financial response to annual financial audit and other state/regulatory audits, as necessary. audit and IRS 990.

10.  Stays up to date with financial accounting requirements and policies under Uniform Guidance.

Administrative Leadership and Management

1.      Serves as a key business partner to the CEO helping drive continuous quality improvement in the areas of finance, HR, payroll, benefits, risk management and IT with the goal of achieving our $10M vision and builds a team to support this growth.

2.      Build operational capacity and infrastructure by leveraging technology to automate systems and procedures.

3.      Centralize financial functions currently dispersed throughout the organization such as insurance billing, collection of co-pays, and fee for service billing.

4.      Provide leadership for overall strategy in all aspects of HR operations including professional development, succession planning, employee relations, recruitment and retention, training, HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration.

5.      Work with outsourced provider to develop and implement an IT plan.

Relationships:

1.      Reports to and works closely with the CEO.

2.      Oversee the accounting service that prepares AP, AR, Payroll, bank reconciliations, and monthly financial reporting.

3.      Supervises the full-time Administrative Assistant.

4.      Hires and supervises support staff as needed in the future.

Qualifications & Characteristics:

1.      Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Finance, Accounting, or relevant field.  Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred.

2.      Experience: 8 -10 years of professional experience including managing the finance and administration of a high growth division or small organization. Experience creating and driving the financial analytical framework for planning and managing change in an entrepreneurial organization.

3.    Able to work in both details as well as strategy. Able to translate and teach financial literacy to staff and board members.

4.      Competencies: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, flexible and creative thinking to maximize resources. Proven effectiveness leading professionals in finance and accounting. Capacity to be a thought partner with the CEO in solving complex business challenges.

5.      Technical: Demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting including audit, compliance, and budgeting. Analytical thinker able to solve complex management issues. Technologically savvy, with experience developing and implementing new processes and systems that increased efficiency in a fast-moving environment.

6.      Social Skills: Must be a positive, engaging, open to feedback, collaborative team player with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

7.     Leadership: As a member of the Senior Leadership Team model these principles –

•     We value each other and authentic relationships.

•    We cultivate openness and vulnerability to challenge ideas not people. We remain engaged and honor healthy conflict. We hold ourselves and each other accountable.

•    We value all voices to inform decisions. We seek commitment not consensus.

8.      Mission-Driven: Reinforces 360’s mission and vision with the organization and the community.

9.      Collaboration: Advocates for inclusion and diversity. Initiates the development of relationships with partners and key community leaders. Inspires others to engage with and support 360.

10.    Personal Growth: Models adaptability, facilitates change, and an awareness of the impact of change. Demonstrates a hunger to maintain and learn skills.

Special Conditions:

1.      Position requires evening hours and weekends.

2.      Must have access to a vehicle daily, a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and proof of auto insurance.

How To Apply

Please email a cover letter with salary requirements and your resume to:
Joe McLennan, McLennan Partners
mclennan.partners@gmail.com

The Organization

Deaconess Foundation, President and Chief Executive Officer
St. Louis, Missouri

Deaconess Foundation invites nominations and applications for the position of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This position calls for a dynamic organizational and philanthropic leader who is a passionate advocate for justice, equity, and child well-being. Deaconess Foundation (“Deaconess” or the “Foundation”) is a grantmaking organization building power for child well-being and racial equity through philanthropy, advocacy, and public policy change. A ministry of the United Church of Christ, Deaconess has invested more than $85 million to improve the health of the St. Louis community since 1998. The Foundation’s advocacy and grantmaking footprint includes St. Louis City, and St. Louis, Jefferson, St. Charles, and Franklin Counties in Missouri; and Madison, St. Clair, and Monroe Counties in Illinois. This is a prime opportunity for the next President and CEO to build on Deaconess’ rich heritage and record of impact in the St. Louis region as well as its burgeoning reputation as an innovator and national leader in responsive philanthropy that is community-rooted and focused on justice and equity.

The ideal candidate will be an inspirational public and organizational leader with a strong track record of experience in grassroots community engagement, organizational capacity building, and leadership development as well as an unwavering commitment to racial justice and economic equity with a focus on children and youth. In its next leader, Deaconess Foundation seeks a President and CEO who is passionate and thoughtful about the unique role advocacy-oriented philanthropy can have in shaping the local, regional, and national conversation about comprehensive child well-being through systems and policy change. This person will serve as a motivating, effective communicator both internally and externally; be committed to and adaptive in their development of people and teams; and advance the creation of efficient operational structures across the organization. The new President and CEO will need to work closely with a diverse and evolving mix of individual and organizational partners across sectors and contexts—from local community members and grassroots organizations to elected officials and national philanthropic leaders—to advance the mission of Deaconess Foundation. For more information about Deaconess Foundation, please visit the organization’s website at: www.deaconess.org.

How To Apply

Deaconess Foundation has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist with this important search. Ericka Miller is leading this search along with Ernest Brooks. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed to the search firm in confidence at:  

www.imsearch.com/7799

Applications and nominations submitted by April 23, 2021 will receive priority consideration. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process.

Deaconess Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer with a desire to reflect the population we serve with a diverse workforce.

The Organization

The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences forms the foundation of the scholarly excellence that has established Penn as one of the world’s leading research universities.

Teaching students across all 12 Penn schools, the academic departments span the reach from anthropology and biology to sociology and South Asian studies.

Position Overview

Penn’s School of Arts and Sciences, the largest of the University’s academic divisions, is seeking a Vice Dean for Advancement (VDA). Reporting to the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and the University’s Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations, the Vice Dean provides strategic leadership for a comprehensive advancement program participating in the academic, financial, and physical planning of the School of Arts and Sciences while serving as a member of both the Dean’s and the Senior Vice President’s senior management teams.

The VDA will oversee a coordinated advancement program and manage a team of 36 that annually raises up to $75 million. The School is close to completing its $550 million goal as part of the University’s $4 billion Power of Penn Campaign. Along with dollars raised in Penn’s Making History Campaign, SAS has raised close to $1 billion since 2007.

Bringing experience in providing leadership to, and management of both the communications and philanthropy of a School-based advancement program, the successful candidate will be polished, passionate, and possess exceptional interpersonal skills, as well as demonstrate a personal commitment to service and diversity.

How To Apply

To learn more or apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/2202724

The Organization

The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi), is an international, not-for-profit research and development organization (R&D) that discovers, develops, and delivers lifesaving medicines for people with neglected diseases around the world.  We use the power of innovation, open science, partnerships, and advocacy to find solutions to a great injustice: the lack of medicines for life-threatening diseases that disproportionately impact poor and marginalized people.

DNDi was launched in 2003 when five leading research institutes from Brazil, India, Kenya, Malaysia, and France teamed up with Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), after MSF dedicated a portion of its 1999 Nobel Peace Prize award to exploring a new, alternative, not-for-profit model for developing drugs for neglected populations. Nearly two decades later, DNDi has grown into a network of more than 200 partner institutions that span the globe, united in bringing the best science to the most neglected. Together, we have delivered eight new treatments that have saved millions of lives.

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, DNDi has built a team of approximately 250 employees working across nine countries. DNDi North America, created in 2008 and based in New York City, is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit that works to strengthen and expand scientific networks, policy and advocacy influence, partner development, communications, and in particular, fundraising efforts to enhance DNDi’s global impact.

Position Overview

DNDi is seeking a dynamic, seasoned, and mission-driven U.S. Deputy Executive Director for Development to lead the development and execution of DNDi’s U.S. private resource mobilization efforts as part of an ambitious global goal, set forth in the new 2021-2028 Strategic Plan, to raise $40 million in new philanthropic support by 2028.

DNDi is looking for a strategic, hands-on, passionate, and creative individual who is deeply committed to global health equity. Managing a small U.S.-based team of staff and consultants, s/he will be responsible for cultivating and securing new support from high net-worth individuals, foundations, corporations, and other private donors in the U.S. – bringing a nascent major donor program to scale – and will also contribute to global strategies to diversify and sustain philanthropic funding for the organization. S/he will be capable of serving as a compelling spokesperson for DNDi, creating excitement about its mission, and inspiring others to support its goals. Once a robust private resource mobilization program is in place s/he may take on a broader strategy, planning, and managerial role within the DNDi North America office and team.

S/he will report to the DNDi North America Regional Executive Director, with a technical reporting line to the global Director of Donor Relations (External Relations).   S/he will also play a key advisory role in the design and stewardship of the global strategy as a member of the global steering committee for philanthropic fundraising and work as part of the global fundraising team. S/he will interact with the executive leadership of DNDi, the DNDi North America Board of Directors, and other relevant governing and advisory bodies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead, design and execute a development strategy for DNDi in North America (including the annual and long-term development plans) in alignment with DNDi’s global fundraising goals, while playing a key role in a DNDi global fundraising steering group
• Close 6+ figure major gifts from private individuals, foundations, corporations, and other private sources
• Forge new relationships with prospects, build a portfolio of principal donors, strengthen relationships with existing donors
• Help develop Board capacity and commitment to support fundraising objectives
• Co-lead the creation and management of a global advisory council to champion DNDi, open doors and networks, increase visibility, and help secure substantial long-term financial support
• Represent the organization publicly at philanthropic and other networking events
• Oversee fundraising campaigns, identification and qualification of prospects, cultivation and stewardship efforts, solicitation strategies, and the development and timely submission of grant proposals and reports
• Supervise, mentor, and support a small development team and ensure that appropriate budgets, systems, and procedures are in place
• Oversee donor publications and donor communications for U.S. audiences working in partnership with the Communications team to align strategies and craft messaging
• Serve as advisor to DNDi leadership regarding global strategies for private resource mobilization, working with counterpart(s) in other regions, and helping to create an organization-wide culture of development and philanthropy
• Over time, oversee internal operations functions (human resources, administration, finance) and support strategic planning and positioning.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years’ relevant experience in fundraising and philanthropy at a senior level, especially in the United States
• A strong affinity for the mission, ideally grounded in experience with international NGOs, academic or research institutions, hospitals, or other organizations with global public health relevance
• Successful track record of cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors and securing 6-8 figure principal gifts
• Deep experience building successful private fundraising programs; knowledge of fundraising campaigns and event production preferred; experience raising significant funding from governments (especially the U.S. government) and/or multilateral institutions a plus
• Experience managing budgets as well as teams, with a strong ability to recruit, train, mentor, and motivate

Skills & Attributes

• Strong decision-making and leadership skills; wisdom and good judgment; keen analytic and problem-solving skills
• History of building effective, collaborative working relationships
• Ability to write and communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Strong commitment to establishing and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment
• Multi-lingual skills (Spanish or French preferred) and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated
• Ability to travel (pandemic permitting) both within the U.S. and globally
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Suite; experience with Salesforce a plus

Salary & Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, generous vacation days, and contributions to individuals’ 403(b) plans.

How To Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume at https://dndi.org/work-with-us/2021/jobs/deputy-executive-director-for-development.

DNDi North America strives to be an actively anti-racist organization and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community to apply.

The Organization

The McKnight Foundation, a Minnesota-based family foundation, advances a more just, creative, and abundant future where people and planet thrive. Established in 1953, the McKnight Foundation is deeply committed to advancing climate solutions in the Midwest; building an equitable and inclusive Minnesota; and supporting the arts in Minnesota, neuroscience, and international crop research.

POSITION SUMMARY

The McKnight Foundation seeks an experienced Accountant. The successful candidate will maintain the Foundation’s financial records in a manner consistent with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and best practices. This position is responsible for accounts payable and related tax filings, contract management, general accounting, supporting financial reporting, and supporting the annual audits, budget, and tax filings.  This position serves as a backup as needed for the Junior Accountant.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position is an individual contributor role and will report to the Finance Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable Management

• Process and verify incoming banking instructions, create and modify vendor information, and file.
• Process invoices in the accounts payable system, including accuracy verification, coding, approval, and filing. Ensure timely payment of invoices.
• Generate and send payment transmittal notifications for administrative payments
• Monitor for payment failures and Notice of Change received from bank, failed wires, and physical check returns—inform staff members as needed and resolve promptly.
• Reconcile GL accounts related to accounts payable. Reconcile statements received by vendors in coordination with staff members, respond to information requests, and research and resolve issues.
• Coordinate year-end cutoff process and communication.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounts payable process and team with IT, finance team, and others to implement. Provide analysis and metrics of expenses and accounts payable, as requested.

Contract Management 

• Verify executed administrative contracts for completeness, assign contract number, and file.
• Maintain up-to-date information on vendor contracts, including fees/expenses paid life-to-date under each contract. Follow-up with staff members as necessary.
• Field staff members’ questions and provide staff training on the contract management process.

Audit & Tax-Related Duties

• Collect, review and file necessary tax forms from vendors, e.g., W8, W9, etc. Provide support as needed to staff members and external parties.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate filing of vendor-related annual tax forms (1099/1096 and 1042/1042S).
• Prepare audit work papers, footnotes, and support preparation of functional expense statement/analysis.

Grant Accounting

• Reconcile grants in accounting software (GL) to Blackbaud and Board/Committee minutes.
• Perform conditional grant accounting in coordination with non-finance staff members.
• Maintain relationship with Grants & Information Management staff.

General Accounting Functions, Reporting, and Special Projects

• Prepare and distribute monthly budget management and fringe-benefit reports. Field staff members’ questions and prepare reclassification journal entries as appropriate. Create ad-hoc financial reports as needed.
• Perform prepaid asset accounting and benefits accounting and reconcile bank accounts.
• Assist with special short- and long-term projects that arise during the course of business.
• Ensure that the Finance team complies with the Foundation’s document retention policy.
• Serve as primary liaison with IT/others to troubleshoot accounting software integration failures.
• Serve as backup to the Junior Accountant. Serve as backup to the Senior Accountant for select tasks.

Fixed Asset and Lease Accounting

• Record fixed asset activity, perform reconciliation, and prepare depreciation projections.
• Track and record leases and ensure appropriately recorded in the general ledger.
• Conduct a triennial physical inventory of fixed assets with IT and Facilities.

Team and Foundation Contributions

• Contribute to the development and execution of the accounting team’s annual work plan.
• Create and maintain clear instructions and information for primary job duties and, as applicable, organizational-wide instructions, on-boarding, and training.
• Keep up-to-date on guidelines and regulations impacting primary job duties. Coordinate implementation of new standards.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, retreats, DEI sessions, and other Foundation-wide meetings.
• Participate in cross-functional workgroups, as appropriate.
• Liaise with identified program team and participate in local site visits annually.

CORE COMPETENCIES

All McKnight employees are expected to display the following attributes: 

• Strategic mindset
• Communicates effectively
• Instills trust
• Drives results
• Manages complexity
• Builds networks
• Collaborates effectively
• Models resiliency

Position Specific Competencies: 

• Action-oriented, Plans and Aligns, Customer Focus, Optimizes Work Processes

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work is typically performed in an office work environment but includes bending, stooping, and kneeling for filing.
• Regular operation of standard office machines (computer, copier, and fax) is required.
• Occasional evenings and weekends required.
• Minimal business travel is anticipated.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred, in accounting or finance and a minimum of three years related full-time professional work experience in a foundation, nonprofit, or government organization with two or more years of experience managing accounts payable; in lieu of a degree, we will accept candidates with a combination of experience and training equivalent to satisfying the requirements above.
• Knowledge of not-for-profit or foundation accounting with an understanding of GAAP.
• Skilled at organizing tasks, managing time, and prioritizing projects.
• Ability to manage heavy load of highly-detailed work with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to adhere to high standards of accuracy and to exhibit a strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to communicate professionally and effectively and work collaboratively, with a customer service focus, both internally and externally.
• Skilled at recognizing inefficiencies and identifying and driving process improvements.
• Ability to work with high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office—Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel, including proficiency using advanced formulas, tables and formatting, advance charting, pivot table and pivot reporting, and VBA and macros.
• Proficiency in Sage Intacct or comparable accounting software.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The McKnight Foundation provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits include health, dental, life, and disability insurance; generous paid time off; contribution to a retirement plan; matching charitable gifts program; and a flexible work environment. This opportunity is a full-time, exempt position based in Minneapolis. The salary range is $66,000–$70,000.

The McKnight Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

THE ORGANIZATION

The McKnight Foundation, a Minnesota-based family foundation, advances a more just, creative, and abundant future where people and planet thrive. Established in 1953, the McKnight Foundation is deeply committed to advancing climate solutions in the Midwest; building an equitable and inclusive Minnesota; and supporting the arts in Minnesota, neuroscience, and international crop research.

McKnight works in partnership with communities across Minnesota, the Midwest, and internationally. Its diverse programs are united in a quest to improve our shared fate. The Foundation envisions a world that recognizes the dignity of every human being, a world where we celebrate the creativity of the arts and sciences and come together to protect our one and only Earth.

Learn more about McKnight.

TO APPLY

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This position will close Tuesday, April 12 at 5 p.m. central daylight time.