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The Organization

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), one of six health institutions in The University of Texas System, is the major source of health professions education and life sciences research in South Texas and is a major center for patient care in South Texas. Recognized for the high quality of its teaching, research, and clinical care, UT Health San Antonio has achieved a critical mass of highly talented educators, researchers, and clinicians striving to solve today’s health problems, focusing on disorders prevalent in the South Texas/Border Region and working with promising young people who will become the next generation of health care workers and life science researchers.

Position Overview

The Vice President for Development and Chief Development Officer reports to the President of UT Health San Antonio and serves as principal administrative officer for all development, philanthropy, and donor relations activities of UT Health San Antonio. The VP will serve on the University’s executive leadership team and will partner and work closely with the President, Deans, and other institutional leaders. Interfacing with a diverse society, the VP will develop and manage many prospect and donor relationships, including their own major gifts portfolio.

Seeking a bold visionary with an innovative spirit for a greenfield opportunity, leading a talented team ready for the next level. Bringing professional expertise with new ideas and approaches, the successful candidate will develop and successfully implement a comprehensive and diversified institutional advancement and development program and plans that advance University priorities and the goals of the President to support its mission.

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is the University’s policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

How To Apply

To learn more or apply, please contact Libby Roberts, Senior Vice President, LINDAUER,

LRoberts@LindauerGlobal.com, 617 -262-1102 extension 225

https://apptrkr.com/2194906

The Organization

ABOUT US

The climate threat is well-documented and has pernicious qualities that demand a rapid, forceful and highly strategic response. The dangers of climate change are governed by inexorable, physical facts — about carbon sources, accumulation, impacts and timing. Similarly, the solutions that work are clear, must be grounded in the math of CO2 emissions and delivered at speed and scale in the biggest countries. The key is smart public policy.

To pursue these solutions, Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology LLC was established in 2012 as a clean energy and environmental policy firm to provide timely research and analysis on low-carbon energy policy options to policy makers, thought leaders and members of the media. In addition to conducting policy research, the organization also works with clients to facilitate philanthropic investments into technology and advocacy that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

A new flagship nonprofit project of the organization has identified some of the most important decisions worldwide, organized as unique initiatives, that can drive sharply lower carbon emissions over the next five years. Representing the largest near-term carbon abatement opportunities around the world, the cumulative impact of these initiatives is projected to save at least three billion tons of CO2e by 2050. Strong leadership and precision focus is crucial for success.

For each initiative, we are building and strengthening a talented, proven team and backing it up with whatever is needed to win: world-class technical advice, direct financial support, targeted communications, and/or public support. This project focuses on clean energy in the U.S. and abroad.

Position Overview

POSITION SUMMARY & KEY PRIORITIES

The Initiative Director joins a rapidly growing global team to lead an ambitious climate change campaign in the US, while building relationships and working with local leaders and advocates overseas.

Working with established partners who are already leading aspects of this effort, the Director will maintain these strong alliances while building new relationships with grassroots leaders in communities most impacted by climate injustice in the U.S. and abroad. This role is strategic and tactical, requiring continual evaluation of a dynamic initiative, solid planning and the ability to both anticipate and seize opportunities that may arise. Through grantmaking, grantee convenings and funder organizing, the initiative is designed to support a full spectrum of change tactics led by partners, from impact litigation and lobbying to community organizing and strategic communications. The initiative centers racial justice and equity and an economic transition strategy for affected workers, ensuring that these values and principles are reflected in the design, implementation and impact of the effort.

In addition to oversight of this initiative, the Director will serve on the organizational leadership team. Working in a highly collaborative environment, this team is responsible for strategic planning, organizational policy, learning and impact evaluation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy Development

• In partnership with grantees and other aligned funders build a clear, concise, metric-driven campaign strategy to win.
• Develop a research and communications agenda, consulting with relevant experts and advisors.
• Identify the NGOs and partner organization grantees in the U.S. who can execute various components of the campaign strategy, ensuring that all partners have a deep understanding of how to win in each decision-making venue.
• In collaboration with regional partners, assess the potential and the strategies to increase the adoption of clean energy worldwide.

Strategy Implementation – Grantmaking, Convening & Technical Assistance

• Ensure that racial justice, equity and an economic transition strategy for affected workers are reflected in the design, implementation and impact of the initiative.
• Develop portfolios of grants to implement the strategy.
• Provide tailored technical assistance to grantees directly or with consultants.
• Regularly convene partners to build relationships, track progress, lift up successes, expand, contract or phase down elements of the initiative as necessary.
• Report to organizational leadership, other funding partners and grantee partners, without coloration, on progress, stalls and recommended course correction as necessary.

Thought Leadership & Team Management

• Identify and manage consultants as needed.
• Serve as a thought leader to the broader philanthropic and grantee community on the campaign strategy and grantmaking, which may include writing and public speaking.
• Serve as a sounding board and resource for other initiative directors, sharing effective strategies and identifying opportunities for collaboration.

PROFILE OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE 

The new Director is a skilled, creative and innovative climate change professional with well-honed strategic leadership skills and a track record of campaign success. The new Director has effective communications abilities and a disposition toward finding and driving solutions in a complicated arena. The window of time to execute this campaign creates an urgency that requires the Director to be a relationship-oriented subject matter expert with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly and drive ambitious goals using sophisticated strategies with diverse global stakeholders. The Director is an inspiring leader who motivates all stakeholders involved in the initiative to build resilience, celebrate progress and persevere in spite of obstacles.

The successful candidate is highly collaborative and understands the social, economic, institutional and other forces that could drive or inhibit smart climate and energy policy. The new Director must work equally effectively with diverse partners who represent politically and economically marginalized communities, state and federal lawmakers and policy experts, funders and philanthropic leaders. The Director understands coalition dynamics and the principles of community organizing and engages in policy advocacy at the local, state and federal levels around thorny political issues. The successful candidate is someone who possesses and continually enhances a keen understanding of which interventions and policies, worldwide, can deliver the most carbon abatement. This includes partnering with other policy experts and a small analytics team to ensure substantiated data and empirical evidence drive the work.

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS

Core

• Deep interest in, passion for and commitment to reducing the negative impacts of climate change, understanding what is at stake and ready to boldly tackle some of the most complex challenges facing humanity.
• 10+ years of proven success in leading climate campaigns, influencing policy agendas and outcomes at local, state and national levels; an understanding of clean energy technologies and familiarity with U.S. politics and climate-related public policy.
• Outstanding leadership and relationship-building skills with clarity of vision and a commitment to the highest levels of integrity, quality and collaboration.
• Commitment to and ability to develop strategies grounded in the values of racial equity, justice and a just economic transition.
• Highly collaborative work style with the ability to operate as a peer and thought partner to the Executive Director, other initiative directors and organizational leadership.
• Political sophistication and strong policy analysis with the ability to communicate, work effectively with and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Sets and achieves high-performance expectations that are motivating and results oriented.
• Seeks out and delivers timely and direct feedback that contributes to the ongoing development of oneself and team members.
• Promptly resolves problems through timely consultation in an environment of mutual respect.
• Exceptional project management skills and high degree of emotional intelligence to support collaboration between and among diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to identify, develop strong relationships with and evaluate the progress of grantee partners in the US and overseas.
• Ability to set clear priorities, keen analytic, organizational and problem-solving skills that enable sound decision making and ensure proper follow through while monitoring actions and results.
• Eager to take on a wide variety of tasks and help with all aspects of a small company.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and be flexible in a fast-paced, constantly evolving and highly collaborative environment.
• Collegial approach, excellent interpersonal skills and a sense of humor.

Preferred

• Knowledge of climate and clean energy frameworks, relevant legislation, public policymaking/legislative and regulatory environments.
• Legal background or competence to supervise the work of attorneys pursuing impact litigation strategies.
• Background in grassroots organizing and understanding of the dynamics and principles of coalition-building.

• Willingness and ability to travel post-COVID.
• Undergraduate degree in one or more environmental policy-related fields, including public policy, environmental management, environmental science, international relations, sustainability, law, or sustainable finance. Advanced degree strongly preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT, SCHEDULE & TRAVEL

This is a full-time salaried position with comprehensive benefits. Because the team is located throughout the U.S., typical work hours vary to support strong collaboration with colleagues in different time zones. The role is currently remote, and the organization will provide the equipment and supplies necessary to support remote work. Post-COVID, the location of the Director is flexible, while occasional travel in the U.S. will be necessary. Accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The organization values diversity in all its forms and is committed to an inclusive and transparent recruitment process. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, age, religion, creed, disability (actual or perceived), medical condition including genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic partnership status, citizenship, military service, height, weight, HIV/AIDS status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. People of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

This position offers a competitive salary, informed by the geographic region of the successful candidate and commensurate with experience, plus a competitive benefits package including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off and holidays and access to professional development resources.

How To Apply

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Email a cover letter and resume with the subject line “Initiative Director” to cathy@energyinnovation.org by Monday, April 26, 2021. All applications are held in strict confidence. Candidate review begins immediately  Monday, April 26, 2021. All applications are held in strict confidence. Candidate review begins immediately.

The Organization

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, a $7.4 billion family foundation, supports organizations that focus on environmental stewardship and sustainability; reproductive health; children, families and communities; nonprofit organizational effectiveness; and continues to have a commitment to giving in its local community. The Foundation also has a long-standing mission-related investment program, which was pioneering at its inception and remains robust to this day.

Position Overview

The Packard Foundation seeks a Senior Advisor for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice to lead the development and implementation of bold and proactive diversity, equity, inclusion and justice initiatives in support of the Foundation’s values, culture and strategic priorities. This role will be responsible for bringing and leading world-class diversity practices to the Foundation and will champion the importance and value of a diverse and inclusive environment covering every part of the organization.

How To Apply

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

The Organization

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 community through music through two core programs: the permanent Levitt venue program and the Levitt AMP [Your City] Grant Awards, an annual grants competition. 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 have 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 summer.

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

Position Title: Director of Communications
Reports to: Deputy Director
Location: Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA; currently remote
Time Commitment: Full-time
Announcement Date: March 18, 2021
Applications Due: Open until filled
Compensation: $7,700 – $8,700/month; commensurate with experience

Position Summary

The Director of Communications develops and implements comprehensive communications strategies to build national visibility for the Levitt Foundation and the national network of permanent Levitt music venues and Levitt AMP concert sites. This position is responsible for a broad spectrum of the organization’s internal and external communications, including, but not limited to, media and public relations, brand management and social media. The Director of Communications manages a variety of communications vehicles (print, web, social media and film) to support Levitt programs and advance the vision, mission and core values of the Levitt Foundation, creates movement messaging for the field and develops metrics to track the effectiveness of communications initiatives and activities. This is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Deputy Director. 

Responsibilities

• Strategize and develop overall communications efforts, campaigns, content through lines, etc., in partnership with Foundation senior leadership and Levitt network
• Stay current on topics relevant to Levitt’s mission and core values, case for support and position in the field: arts grantmaking, third spaces, creative placemaking, arts accessibility, designing livable communities, music, EDI, etc.
• Supervise two full-time Communications team members (Senior Communications Manager and Digital Communications Associate) and an Intern/Fellow, reviewing their work and providing feedback on a timely basis
• Conceptualize and author values- and mission-driven content for communications and collateral materials, including, but not limited to, brochures, eblasts, one sheets and grantee toolkits; oversee production and manage graphic designers, printers and other vendors
• In partnership with Deputy Director, oversee the dynamic Levitt Foundation website; write/edit website content, integrate multimedia and interactive content, manage ongoing updates, and ensure new and consistent information that integrates values-driven messaging and content is posted regularly
• Oversee management of Levitt AMP microsite and ensure smooth transition from application to public voting site each phase of the grant cycle; support the development of inclusive and accessible voting options
• Support cohesiveness of MMLF website across platforms
• Develop communications resources for the Levitt network
• Direct comprehensive social media strategy and multipronged online presence, including approving daily social media posts created by the Digital Communications Associate; management of recurring social campaigns and the Levitt national blog; develop engaging content that leads to measurable results; manage online and social media advertising
• Manage #musicmoves hashtag campaign through eblasts, social media, website and selection of winners; develop and manage future campaigns
• Develop content, oversee design and manage distribution of The Levitt Effect e-newsletter
• Oversee messaging, design, collateral materials and media partnerships for the Levitt National Tour, coordinating with artist management and Friends of Levitt partners to maximize promotional opportunities and audience engagement
• Develop media plans and work in partnership with Deputy Director to facilitate effective PR campaigns to support national initiatives, as measured by media placements and audience impressions
• Proactively seek media attention in partnership with Deputy Director
• Negotiate and manage media partnerships; manage media relations; write press releases and ad copy; oversee design of ads
• Develop concepts for and manage all aspects of production of multimedia content, including videos created in-house and film projects in collaboration with contracted film crew in partnership with Foundation senior leadership and the Levitt network
• Oversee and analyze metrics provided by the Digital Communications Associate to assess the effectiveness of communications initiatives and activities; provide quarterly reports to Foundation senior leadership
• In partnership with Senior Communications Manager, identify and secure speaking opportunities to elevate the Foundation’s visibility; assist with developing effective presentations
• Identify and submit proposals for awards, recognitions and honors for the Levitt Foundation and organization’s leadership
• Help develop talking points and ongoing media training to organization representatives to ensure confidence and knowledge in delivering consistent messages of the Foundation, Levitt programs, and the Levitt mission and core values during interviews and at events and in the field
• Oversee Senior Communications Manager’s management of the email database, photo library, and artist database
• Oversee Senior Communications Manager’s management of media tracking
• Manage relationships with communications, public relations, and marketing agencies
• Serve as brand steward to ensure all communications efforts maintain brand integrity and consistent messaging that is values driven
• Serve as a Levitt ambassador, and at times as a spokesperson, at events on occasional nights and weekends, including but not limited to, benefits, concerts, conferences and Levitt events
• Occasional travel to conduct grantee site visits and attend conferences pertinent to the Foundation and field (average 3-5 trips annually)
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a professional communications setting, ideally in-house
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including superior editing and proofreading skills
• Gifted storyteller, with the ability to craft clear and engaging narratives for multiple audiences
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent creative skills as displayed through previous projects
• Keen eye for design and art direction
• Supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of WordPress, Keynote, PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite
• Demonstrated commitment to mission-driven work in the arts, creative placemaking, arts for social impact, equitable civic revitalization, or a related field
• Genuine passion for music and ability to write about artists and various music genres
• 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, resume, and writing sample to search@levitt.org, including “Levitt Foundation Director of Communications” 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

About Arabella Advisors

Arabella Advisors helps foundations, philanthropists and investors who are serious about impact achieve the greatest good with their resources. We work on issues ranging from the social and economic advancement of women and girls, and conservation of our climate and planet, to reducing poverty and inequity in the United States and around the world. Our staff members are mission-driven and action-oriented, and have a unique combination of experience in philanthropy, business, nonprofits, government, finance, law, and other fields. We combine creative, strategic thinking with knowledge and networks developed through decades of hands-on experience. The fastest-growing philanthropic advisory firm in the nation, Arabella is also a certified B Corporation.

About Arabella’s Managed Organizations Team

Arabella Advisors provides operations and management support to multiple nonprofit organizations, including the New Venture Fund, the Windward Fund, and the Hopewell Fund—all 501(c)(3) public charities—and the Sixteen Thirty Fund, a 501(c)(4).These managed organizations house new and innovative public interest projects and nonprofits, as well as coordinate collaborative initiatives between donors and administer grants programs. This type of structure is commonly referred to as fiscal sponsorship, and candidates are highly encouraged to research fiscal sponsorship prior to a first interview. The managed organizations provide support to a diverse range of projects, including many focused on conservation, global health and civic engagement.

Position Overview

A leader with deep experience in the social sector who will oversee and support new and existing client philanthropic initiatives

We seek a leader with a passion for improving and advancing the social sector. You will help quickly launch, scale, and manage operations for a variety of client philanthropic initiatives, including donor collaboratives, advocacy campaigns, and new nonprofit organizations. You will support client initiatives across multiple issue areas. You will also help our team continue to grow and improve: you will use your skills to quickly build internal capacity, systems, and technologies that enable us to more effectively serve the sector.

We seek a leader with experience growing teams and developing team members, a person who combines entrepreneurial spirit with an eagerness to help clients accomplish greater good, and who values integrating diversity, equity and inclusion into every aspect of their work. If you want the opportunity to help lead a fast-growing team that is reshaping the charitable sector, then this job is for you. This is a full-time position.

Essential Responsibilities

Client Service (~60%)

• Oversee the delivery of excellent client service for donors and non-profit projects while balancing compliance and staffing needs
• Oversee the development and growth of a new service to high-net-worth individuals
• Serve as a senior team lead for the most complex, important engagements in our new service and sometimes outside of it; provide expert guidance to clients in the areas of donor and grant/contract management, capacity building, and financial and legal compliance
• Cultivate strong relationships with some of our most important clients, including the leadership of the non-profits we manage
• Work with the executive team to help shape and implement practices that help us understand and promote the value and impact of the work with do across our services

Business Development (~10%)

• Work closely with Managing Directors and other team leaders to inform and support business development for our new service
• Support/participate in structuring discussions for potential clients
• In partnership with BD team, develop and manage relationships with key external partners, including channel partners and funders
• Maintain familiarity with ongoing relevant sector research and trends and share with team and clients
• Contribute to thought leadership
• Represent the firm at conferences and events

Management (~15%)

• Supervise team members with a focus on developing, motivating, and mentoring direct reports
• Identify rising stars on the team, and support strategies to retain them
• Identify, recruit, coach and support staff across the team
• Provide visible leadership to the local office

Strategic Leadership and Organizational Growth (~15%)

• As a member of the Managed Organizations leadership team, contribute to team and organizational strategy, and oversee the achievement of important team objectives
• Contribute to the team and organization’s significant year-over-year growth by innovating our systems, operations and processes
• Contribute to the development and management of the team’s ongoing structure, annual objectives, and key business performance metrics
• Develop and share relevant and valuable expertise

Senior Director, Client Service, Managed Organizations (Washington, DC)

A leader with deep experience in the social sector who will oversee and support new and existing client philanthropic initiatives

We seek a leader with a passion for improving and advancing the social sector. You will help quickly launch, scale, and manage operations for a variety of client philanthropic initiatives, including donor collaboratives, advocacy campaigns, and new nonprofit organizations. You will support client initiatives across multiple issue areas. You will also help our team continue to grow and improve: you will use your skills to quickly build internal capacity, systems, and technologies that enable us to more effectively serve the sector.

We seek a leader with experience growing teams and developing team members, a person who combines entrepreneurial spirit with an eagerness to help clients accomplish greater good, and who values integrating diversity, equity and inclusion into every aspect of their work. If you want the opportunity to help lead a fast-growing team that is reshaping the charitable sector, then this job is for you. This is a full-time position.

Essential Responsibilities

Client Service (~60%)

• Oversee the delivery of excellent client service for donors and non-profit projects while balancing compliance and staffing needs
• Oversee the development and growth of a new service to high-net-worth individuals
• Serve as a senior team lead for the most complex, important engagements in our new service and sometimes outside of it; provide expert guidance to clients in the areas of donor and grant/contract management, capacity building, and financial and legal compliance
• Cultivate strong relationships with some of our most important clients, including the leadership of the non-profits we manage
• Work with the executive team to help shape and implement practices that help us understand and promote the value and impact of the work with do across our services

Business Development (~10%)

• Work closely with Managing Directors and other team leaders to inform and support business development for our new service
• Support/participate in structuring discussions for potential clients
• In partnership with BD team, develop and manage relationships with key external partners, including channel partners and funders
• Maintain familiarity with ongoing relevant sector research and trends and share with team and clients
• Contribute to thought leadership
• Represent the firm at conferences and events

Management (~15%)

• Supervise team members with a focus on developing, motivating, and mentoring direct reports
• Identify rising stars on the team, and support strategies to retain them
• Identify, recruit, coach and support staff across the team
• Provide visible leadership to the local office

Strategic Leadership and Organizational Growth (~15%)

• As a member of the Managed Organizations leadership team, contribute to team and organizational strategy, and oversee the achievement of important team objectives
• Contribute to the team and organization’s significant year-over-year growth by innovating our systems, operations and processes
• Contribute to the development and management of the team’s ongoing structure, annual objectives, and key business performance metrics
• Develop and share relevant and valuable expertise

 To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• At least 15 years of work experience with steadily increasing job responsibility, including extensive people management experience
• Graduate degree in relevant field (e.g., business administration, nonprofit management, or public administration) or equivalent experience in the social sector or in business
• Deep knowledge of and experience in the social sector. The ideal candidate has philanthropic, nonprofit or consulting experience, and has worked closely with donors in the past
• Significant experience with business development and providing high-quality customer service in fast-paced, sophisticated environments
• Excellent communication skills, including writing skills, and demonstrated ability to structure large amounts of information into written documents that are clear and easy to understand
• Ability to manage and lead complex projects, to oversee and delegate to others on the team, and to meet deadlines
• Experience with or understanding of DAF rules and regulations, advocacy compliance and/or fiscal sponsorship a significant plus

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) 

Advancing DEI within our firm and in our work with partners is critical to our mission. To be effective partners to philanthropists, nonprofits, and communities impacted by philanthropic dollars, we need to have a highly diverse staff, a workplace where individuals are encouraged to retain their uniqueness and can feel a sense of belonging, and a nuanced understanding of the racial, ethnic, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, and other disparities that undergird the issues we engage in and the interactions we have with one another. For us, equity means that our staff members, our clients, and the people they serve can experience the same level of success, no matter their starting place. We expect all our employees to share this commitment, and always seek ways to improve how well we live these values. Click here to learn more about DEI at Arabella and read our official DEI statement.

Working with Us 

While this full-time position must be based in Washington, DC, please note that due to COVID-19, all Arabella Advisors’ offices are closed, and we remain a remote-first organization until further notice. We have a strong firm culture rooted in collaboration and in-person interactions between colleagues. To that end, once our offices reopen it is our expectation that all staff will generally work from the office according to a schedule agreed upon with their supervisor.

We offer a competitive and holistic total rewards package that includes salary, bonus, and benefits. Our base salaries are based on a blend of similar sized organizations from different sectors, including nonprofits, foundations, and professional service firms. They are also based on local market rates and differentiated by geography. You’ll start with 18  days of vacation, 10 days of personal time, and 20 hours of paid time to volunteer at an organization of your choice. In addition to seven federal holidays, you get to pick four more from a list of inclusive cultural and religious holidays and your birthday. Our competitive health package includes medical, vision, dental, and prescription insurance, and our retirement package includes a 401(k) plan that is fully vested from day one. We also provide funds for professional development, a fitness benefit, and cover part of your personal cell phone plan.

We are committed to having a passion-driven, inclusive, transparent, collaborative, healthy, and fun culture. We invite you to visit our careers page to learn more.

How To Apply

Submit a resume and a one-page cover letter online: https://www.arabellaadvisors.com/careers/open-position/?gnk=job&gni=8a7887a878279a0001782882990f4493&gns=ABFE. The cover letter should address why you’re excited to work at Arabella and why you’re qualified for this specific job.

Arabella Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to racial equity. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know.

We encourage you to read (or listen to) our DEI statement prior to applying.  We make a particular effort to recruit people of color and members of marginalized groups to apply for open positions. Once you have applied, we welcome your feedback on how you have experienced our values around DEI in the recruitment process.

While Arabella is open to individuals from various locations applying to join our team, please note that we generally are unable to pay for relocation expenses, and, except in rare circumstances considered on a case-by-case basis, all applicants must already be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of application to be considered for this position.

The Organization

About Arabella Advisors

Arabella Advisors helps foundations, philanthropists and investors who are serious about impact achieve the greatest good with their resources. We work on issues ranging from the social and economic advancement of women and girls, and conservation of our climate and planet, to reducing poverty and inequity in the United States and around the world. Our staff members are mission-driven and action-oriented, and have a unique combination of experience in philanthropy, business, nonprofits, government, finance, law, and other fields. We combine creative, strategic thinking with knowledge and networks developed through decades of hands-on experience. The fastest-growing philanthropic advisory firm in the nation, Arabella is also a certified B Corporation.

About Arabella’s Managed Organizations Team

Arabella Advisors provides operations and management support to multiple nonprofit organizations, including the New Venture Fund, the Windward Fund, and the Hopewell Fund—all 501(c)(3) public charities—and the Sixteen Thirty Fund, a 501(c)(4).These managed organizations house new and innovative public interest projects and nonprofits, as well as coordinate collaborative initiatives between donors and administer grants programs. This type of structure is commonly referred to as fiscal sponsorship, and candidates are highly encouraged to research fiscal sponsorship prior to a first interview. The managed organizations provide support to a diverse range of projects, including many focused on conservation, global health and civic engagement.

Position Overview

A strategic leader with deep nonprofit advocacy experience who will propel the next phase of Arabella’s client work

We seek a leader with significant experience leading advocacy initiatives and driving results. In this role, you will help quickly launch, scale, and manage operations for a variety of client philanthropic initiatives, including donor collaboratives, advocacy campaigns, and new nonprofit organizations. You will support client initiative across multiple issue areas. You will also help our team continue to grow and improve: you will use your skills to quickly build internal capacity, systems, and technologies that enable us to more effectively serve the sector.

We seek a leader with experience growing teams and developing team members, a person who combines entrepreneurial spirit with an eagerness to help clients accomplish greater good, and who values integrating diversity, equity and inclusion into every aspect of their work. If you want the opportunity to help lead a fast-growing team that is reshaping the charitable sector, then this job is for you. This is a full-time position.

Essential Responsibilities

Advocacy Leadership (25%)

• Drive implementation of five-year vision
  • Determine and execute long-term staffing plans, given resources and constraints
  • Partner with technology team to determine technology needs, roadmap and execution
  • Evaluate potential new services or platforms and recommend for implementation
  • Increase team’s proficiency in structuring and ability to efficiently implement new entities and services
  • Collaborate with communications team on communications strategy, planning and execution
• Oversee team learning to ensure that advocacy team grows in both knowledge/skills as well as in developing new members
• With legal and compliance teams, assess and manage risk of the managed organizations advocacy compliance policies and procedures, as well as the risk of individual projects and across projects
• Direct annual planning for advocacy
• Represent the advocacy team across the firm

Client Services—Advocacy (25%)

• Oversee the delivery of excellent client services for an advocacy-focused portfolio of donors and fiscally-sponsored projects
• Lead on structuring entities and services to meet client needs
• Cultivate strong relationships with clients, donors, and philanthropic partners in the advocacy space
• Oversee our efforts to provide clients with excellent and responsive service while instilling a culture of compliance
• Develop agreements, relationships and processes that enable us to provide service to the non-profits we manage
• Serve as senior strategist for the most complex, important engagements

Management (15%)

• Supervise mid-level team members with a focus on developing, motivating, and mentoring direct reports
• Identify rising stars on the team, and support strategies to retain them
• Identify, recruit, coach and support staff across the team
• Provide visible leadership to the local office

Strategic Leadership and Organizational Growth (15%)

• As a member of the Managed Organizations leadership team, contribute to team and organizational strategy, and oversee the achievement of important team objectives
• Contribute to the team and organization’s significant year-over-year growth by innovating our systems, operations and processes
• Contribute to the development and management of the team’s ongoing structure, annual objectives, and key business performance metrics
• Develop and share relevant and valuable expertise

Business Development (20%)

• Work closely with Managing Directors and other team leaders to inform and support business development
• Support/participate in structuring discussions for potential clients and projects
• Maintain familiarity with ongoing relevant sector research and share with team and clients
• In partnership with BD team, develop and manage relationships with key advocacy external partners, including channel partners, funders, and KSA clients
• Contribute to thought leadership
• Represent the firm at conferences and events

 To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• At least 15 years of work experience with steadily increasing job responsibility, including extensive people management experience
• Deep experience with or understanding of nonprofit (c3 & c4) advocacy compliance
• Graduate degree in relevant field (e.g., business administration, nonprofit management, or public administration) or equivalent experience in the social sector or in business
• Deep knowledge of and experience in the social sector.  The ideal candidate has philanthropic or nonprofit experience in an organization that has been advocacy focused or done a great deal of advocacy
• Significant experience with providing high-quality customer service in fast-paced, sophisticated environments
• Excellent communication skills, including writing skills, and demonstrated ability to structure large amounts of information into written documents that are clear and easy to understand
• Ability to manage and lead complex projects, to oversee and delegate to others on the team, and to meet deadlines

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) 

Advancing DEI within our firm and in our work with partners is critical to our mission. To be effective partners to philanthropists, nonprofits, and communities impacted by philanthropic dollars, we need to have a highly diverse staff, a workplace where individuals are encouraged to retain their uniqueness and can feel a sense of belonging, and a nuanced understanding of the racial, ethnic, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, and other disparities that undergird the issues we engage in and the interactions we have with one another. For us, equity means that our staff members, our clients, and the people they serve can experience the same level of success, no matter their starting place. We expect all our employees to share this commitment, and always seek ways to improve how well we live these values. Click here to learn more about DEI at Arabella and read our official DEI statement.

Working with Us 

While this full-time position must be based in Washington, DC, please note that due to COVID-19, all Arabella Advisors’ offices are closed, and we remain a remote-first organization until further notice. We have a strong firm culture rooted in collaboration and in-person interactions between colleagues. To that end, once our offices reopen it is our expectation that all staff will generally work from the office according to a schedule agreed upon with their supervisor.

We offer a competitive and holistic total rewards package that includes salary, bonus, and benefits. Our base salaries are based on a blend of similar sized organizations from different sectors, including nonprofits, foundations, and professional service firms. They are also based on local market rates and differentiated by geography. You’ll start with 18  days of vacation, 10 days of personal time, and 20 hours of paid time to volunteer at an organization of your choice. In addition to seven federal holidays, you get to pick four more from a list of inclusive cultural and religious holidays and your birthday. Our competitive health package includes medical, vision, dental, and prescription insurance, and our retirement package includes a 401(k) plan that is fully vested from day one. We also provide funds for professional development, a fitness benefit, and cover part of your personal cell phone plan.

We are committed to having a passion-driven, inclusive, transparent, collaborative, healthy, and fun culture. We invite you to visit our careers page to learn more.

How To Apply

Submit a resume and a one-page cover letter online: https://www.arabellaadvisors.com/careers/open-position/?gnk=job&gni=8a7887a878279a000178288cf916469d&gns=ABFE. The cover letter should address why you’re excited to work at Arabella and why you’re qualified for this specific job.

Arabella Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to racial equity. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know.

We encourage you to read (or listen to) our DEI statement prior to applying.  We make a particular effort to recruit people of color and members of marginalized groups to apply for open positions. Once you have applied, we welcome your feedback on how you have experienced our values around DEI in the recruitment process.

While Arabella is open to individuals from various locations applying to join our team, please note that we generally are unable to pay for relocation expenses, and, except in rare circumstances considered on a case-by-case basis, all applicants must already be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of application to be considered for this position.

The Organization

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Director

LOCATED IN: Winston-Salem, North Carolina

BACKGROUND

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is a statewide, private, family foundation dedicated to improving the quality of life for all North Carolinians. The Foundation was established in 1936 as a memorial to Z. Smith Reynolds, the youngest son of R.J. Reynolds. For more than eighty years, the Foundation has been engaged in forward-thinking philanthropy with contributions of $608 million in North Carolina.

The Foundation’s current All For NC Grantmaking Framework for Grantmaking and Learning includes the following strategies:

·         A State-Level Systemic Change Strategy, to improve state-level systems and structures to remove barriers and create opportunities.

·         A Community-Based Strategy, to leverage the unique assets, knowledge, experience, and connections in communities to create meaningful change.

·         An Exploratory, Visionary Ideas Strategy, to invest in the bold ideas of North Carolinians.

Alongside these three main strategies, the Foundation has also expressed its commitment to:

•   Augment its participation in its hometown of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County.
•   Use a racial equity lens to underpin all of its work.
•   Continue to be a learning organization.

The intent of the Foundation’s Framework for Grantmaking and Learning is to provide different strategies that meet people and communities where they are, as well as to break down silos, allow more flexibility in our grantmaking, and provide multiple entry points for potential applicants. The Foundation recognizes that not all the work that is funded will fit neatly into these three strategies; rather, there is work that lives in between them. Therefore, the Foundation wants to remain flexible to foster those areas of intersection.

Position Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Director has responsibility for promoting the mission and core values of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation (ZSR or the Foundation) by overseeing the implementation of the Foundation’s Framework for Grantmaking and Learning. This includes, but is not limited to, helping Trustees identify programmatic priorities, playing leadership roles within the state of North Carolina and within the broader field of philanthropy, actively listening to and learning from people and communities across the state, and coordinating the programmatic and grantmaking operations of the Foundation as set out below. The Assistant Director supports the Executive Director in matters of Foundation operations, strategic planning, and general management. This person acts as a liaison between the Administrative and Program Staff and provides staff support to Trustee Committees as assigned. The Assistant Director is a pivotal member of the team, contributing to idea generation, strategic thinking, organizational networking, and collaborative team dynamics. The Assistant Director reports to the Executive Director and works cooperatively with all Foundation staff. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Framework for Grantmaking and Learning:

             A. Coordinate the implementation of the Foundation’s strategies and commitments and ensure that they are carried out in accordance with the Foundation’s core values;

             B. Oversee the overall learning agenda for the Framework, including strategy-specific learning goals, as well as internal process improvements;

             C.  Alongside the Executive Director, serve as a liaison to Trustees to seek guidance and feedback on the implementation of the Framework;

             D.  Alongside the Executive Director and Director of Communications, develop and execute external communications plans for the components of the Framework;

             E.  Help identify potential opportunities to leverage ZSR resources to advance the Foundation’s mission.

2.  Strategy and Program Development and Implementation:

An assigned within the Framework for Grantmaking and Learning, serve as a strategy team leader to develop and implement certain initiatives, including the initiatives for the Exploratory, Visionary Ideas Strategy;

Staff designated Trustee Committees focused on supporting the implementation of the Framework;

Participate in meetings, seminars, forums, and educational programs that address the Foundation’s mission, core values and strategies;

Conduct research of subject areas of interest to the Foundation as assigned;

Assist the Executive Director in designing and carrying out strategic assessments/plans;

Support staff in carrying out other programs, as assigned (e.g., Sabbatical program, Non-Profit Internship Program, etc.);

Help design and support new initiatives as they are created.

3. Thought Leadership:

A.  Play a leadership role in the state, the nonprofit sector, and the field of philanthropy in furthering the mission, core values and strategies of the Foundation, including but not limited to:

                             i.  Convening and organizing other funders to learn and strategize together and better coordinate and/or leverage their resources; and

                             ii. Initiating and facilitating conversations within and among both grassroots individuals and traditional opinion leaders to develop responses to important issues facing North Carolina;

          B.  Promote ZSR across North Carolina and nationally as a thought partner and ally on matters that align with ZSR’s mission.

4.  Foundation Operations:

          A.  Work with the Administrative and Program Staff members to manage various grant compliance matters;

          B.  Work with the Business Manager and Executive Director on various budget, legal and operational matters;

          C.  Supervise the ZSR Fellows.

5. Communications and Outreach:

          A.  Communicate the Foundation’s interests to groups and individuals who are engaged in work related to the Foundation’s interests;

          B.  Work with the Director of Communications and the Executive Director on various communication matters.

How To Apply

APPLICATION PROCESS

Armstrong McGuire & Associates, based in Raleigh, NC, is conducting this search in partnership with ZSR’s leadership team. To apply, click on the link to the Z. Smith Reynolds Assistant Director position profile at ArmstrongMcGuire.com/apply. You will see instructions for uploading your cover letter, resume, and three professional references. Please provide all requested information to be considered. In case of any technical problems, contact beth@armstrongmcguire.com.

The salary range for this position is $150,000 – $170,000 based upon the candidate’s level of knowledge, education, skill, and experience. The Foundation provides an exemplary benefits package.

The deadline for applications is April 19, 2021 with final selection scheduled in May 2021.

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all races, genders, religions, ethnicities, nationalities, and sexual preferences.

The Organization

ABOUT JUSTICE FUNDERS

Justice Funders is a partner and guide for philanthropy in reimagining practices that advance a thriving and just world. We believe that such a world cannot be achieved if institutional philanthropy is constrained by its ingrained practices that uphold the accumulation of wealth and power, while perpetuating systemic social and economic inequality. Responding to the needs of both movements and the philanthropic sector, Justice Funders supports individual, organizational, and field-wide transformation in philanthropy to achieve a just transition. We are guided by the Just Transition principles that build political and economic power to shift from an extractive economy to a regenerative economy. Justice Funders’ work encompasses the Bay Area Justice Funders Network, leadership development programs, consulting, and an innovation & action lab. More information is available at: justicefunders.org.

Position Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Co-Director of Leadership Programs is part of a two-person team responsible for co-designing, managing, and growing Justice Funders’ Harmony and Maestra programming alongside their fellow Co-Director of Leadership Programs. Reflecting the organization’s values and practice of collaboration, the Co-Directors of Leadership Programs co-lead the development and implementation of our leadership programming and field engagement opportunities, including, for the Harmony Initiative: (1) leading a leadership development cohort of grantmakers comprised of several multi-day retreats and related cohort support [individual coaching, peer and affinity groups] and (2) designing and leading a new alumni program to engage over 100 former Harmony cohort participants; and, for the Maestra Initiative: (1) Leading programming that supports philanthropic leadership in applying the Resonance Framework—a guide that supports accelerating Just Transition by reducing philanthropic institutions’ extractive practices and increasing regenerative practices; (2) develop Maestra alumni programming; (3) Establishing and nurturing relationships and building with movements creating a regenerative economy; and, (4) Amplifying efforts of regenerative movements and redistributive practices in philanthropy across the broader field of philanthropy.

ABOUT THE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

Justice Funders believes in the importance of supporting people along their political journeys as part of a life-long practice.  One of the roles we play within the philanthropic ecosystem is that of a political home for people and institutions working towards a Just Transition. As a political home, we believe it vital to support, connect and accelerate regenerative practices in philanthropy. The Harmony and Maestra initiatives are two vehicles through which we pursue these goals.

Launched in 2015, the Harmony Initiative supports professional grantmakers in strengthening their philanthropic practice and provides cutting edge tools, training and knowledge needed to partner with grassroots communities, select impactful grantees, evaluate social change work, and collaborate in philanthropy. Designed by and for grantmakers, the program’s curriculum follows six common steps in the grantmaking cycle (strategy development; outreach and application; due diligence; making the case; award and implementation; and evaluation and learning) and investigates the competencies needed at each step.

Launched in 2019, the Maestra Initiative is an executive-level program that supports Vice Presidents, Presidents, CEOs, Executive Directors, and Trustees of philanthropic institutions in deepening, adopting, and accelerating their organizational and individual alignment and practice of Just Transition. Grounded in the Resonance Framework, Maestra equips philanthropic leadership with the strategies, skills, and support to guide their organizations through a Just Transition, shifting their practices away from extraction towards regeneration, and aligning practices with the values and needs of the communities they fund.

We are seeking someone with a sharp racial and social justice analysis, who has had opportunity to apply their analysis in coaching and consulting; has experience designing and facilitating trainings; has cultivated interpersonal and self-reflection practices conducive to generative collaborative partnerships; and, is skilled in assembling and managing project teams. The nature of this position necessitates a high-level of responsiveness, organization, and attention to detail. Prior experience in grantmaking is preferred.

Due to concentrations of existing or potential institutional partners, we have a preference for someone based in or near the Boston or New York areas, however, we also invite applications from other locations. This position will primarily work remotely, however, we anticipate that this position will involve travel once it becomes is safe to do so again in the future. The Co-Director of Leadership Programs reports to Lorenzo Herrera, Justice Funders’ Co-Director.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

PROGRAM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION (60%)

Alongside fellow Co-Director of Leadership Programs, co-lead all administration, design, and implementation of the Harmony and Maestra initiatives, including:

• Establishing programs vision, goals, and activities as part of Justice Funders annual planning process
  • In partnership with movement partners and Justice Funders’ team, continue to refine the strategy and design of Maestra programming to align with the organization’s broader strategy and resource goals, including projected revenue model with a three-year goal for self-sustainability of Maestra
  • Set a sustainable strategy and financial plan for a mix of online and in-person programmatic offerings, including possible region-based cohorts and/or activities, for both initiatives
  • Developing and tracking annual programs budgets
• Identifying and coordinating support from fellow staff and affiliates
• Overseeing event logistics
• Designing curriculum and developing tools based on Justice Funders’ Resonance Framework
• Developing and facilitating recruitment strategies
• Co-facilitating leadership cohort retreats
• Providing 1:1 coaching for cohort programming
• Coordinating and supporting program Peer and Affinity Groups

• Engaging in program reflection and assessment through application of Appreciative Inquiry and other asset-based assessment models
• Co-lead design and implementation of the alumni programming, including creating engagement opportunities for Justice Funders’ program participants as well as ongoing engagement and cultivates organizing opportunities for redistributing control, power, and resources.

CROSS-PROGRAM COLLABORATION AND INTEGRATION (20%)

In partnership with fellow Co-Director of Leadership Programs, collaborate with other program staff to:

• Create engagement points that (1) meet participants and, if applicable, their affiliated institutions where they are at; and, (2) support their growth in skills and application of Just Transition practices
• Develop programming that builds on, and supports, existing Harmony, Maestra, and, where applicable, other program strategies
• Facilitate opportunities for cultivating relationships with program participants
• Identify opportunities for cross-pollination, alignment, and/or continuity in content and program design

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (15%)

• Attend Justice Funders’ staff meetings and retreats, culture-building sessions, and political education training
• Participate in Justice Funders’ Appreciative Inquiry-based Annual Employee Engagement process.
• With support of Lorenzo Herrera, Justice Funders’ Co-Director, create a professional development plan to support ongoing skill-building and deepening leadership and wellness practices

MOVEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & FIELD-BUILDING (5%)

• To facilitate personal accountability and understanding of the impact of choices made by philanthropy, build real and accountable relationships with leaders of frontline organizations
• Participate in philanthropic field events to amplify grassroots and allied philanthropic efforts that advance equitable practice and facilitate a Just Transition for Philanthropy
• Work in partnership with aligned funder formations (affinity groups & network) to connect the consulting practice to Justice Funders’ other leadership development programs

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, if necessary, to reflect the needs and goals of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

This position is a professional, exempt position that requires in-depth knowledge of organizational development and significant education in nonprofit management, organizational development, or related field, or equivalent experience. It is essential that this person have previous experience in philanthropy, consulting, facilitation and training, and project management. If the person invited to serve in this position does not have a coaching certification, this will become one of their immediate professional development goals.

Justice Funders believes that funders are part of the movement for social justice. As such, we believe that funders have a responsibility to organize within the field of philanthropy for increased resources for social justice. In addition to sharing this value, we are looking for someone who has a nuanced understanding of regenerative economies and movement building. This position will be interfacing with donors and philanthropic staff from a variety of institutions. It is critical that this person be skilled in holding space for discovery as well as for challenging conversations. This position will require an ability to meet people where they are and the ability to hold a long-term vision, while making incremental steps.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily schedule is flexible within the proximity of this time frame and will be decided in consultation with your supervisor.

TRAVEL

This position will primarily work remotely, however, once it becomes safe to travel again in the future, the Co-Director of Leadership Programs will be expected to travel for required meetings, conferences, site-based programming, and, if necessary, for other Justice Funders-related purposes.

POSITION TYPE & COMPENSATION

The Co-Director of Leadership Programs is a Full-time, 100% FTE, exempt  position. Annual compensation is $85,000. Benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement, generous vacation time, and paid professional development.

Movement Strategy Center (fiscal sponsor)’s 100% FTE benefits package includes:

• 20 vacation days leave accrual per year (15 days in the first year of employment due to a mandatory 3 month waiting period before accrual begins)
• 12 standard holidays, and 2 personal days per year (Personal days are designated as your birthday and hire date anniversary, and need to be used on these dates as required by CA time off laws)
• 12 sick days leave accrual per year
• 1-week paid MSC family and medical leave after one year of service (to be integrated with available state benefits); an additional week of paid leave for each additional year of service, up to 4 weeks
• Medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance coverage for employees and their dependents (the enrollment eligible date is first of the month following 30 days of employment)

Employee contribution is required and further details will be provided upon hire

• Access to FSA and Commuter Benefits
• Opportunity to participate in an employer sponsored 403b retirement plan

How To Apply

APPLICATION DEADLINE & INSTRUCTIONS

To apply: send a cover letter, resume, and three references to justicefunders@gmail.com with the subject line: “Co-Director of Leadership Programs.” Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Deadline to apply is April 16, 2021.

Justice Funders is a fiscally-sponsored project of the Movement Strategy Center (MSC). Justice Funders is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law. People of Color, working-class people, Disabled people, and LGBTQIA persons are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Organization

The next leader of The Erie Community Foundation will join a rapidly growing, and widely respected, institution recognized as a key community leadership organization working collaboratively with others to transform the region.

In the past five years, the Foundation has averaged $21.3 million annually in new gifts and $19.9 million in annual grantmaking.  Recently, it worked closely with corporate and civic leadership to raise $27 million in start-up funding to transform the downtown area, while also strengthening adjacent neighborhoods.  It has led the effort to establish a community college, a center city Innovation District and the Magee-Women’s Research Institute in Erie, a $26 million medical research facility that represents a unique partnership of UPMC Hamot, a 423-bed hospital, and Penn State University, the Behrend Campus.

Position Overview

The Erie Community Foundation seeks a proven and visionary executive-level leader who demonstrates a strong ability to work collaboratively at all levels in the community, but especially including government, nonprofit and private sector leadership.  The ability to inspire confidence and trust, along with exceptional communications skills, are a must.

The successful candidate will likely be a self-starter who pursues, cultivates and enjoys building and maintaining strong and authentic donor and stakeholder relationships.  This person must be able to engender trust and empathy and relate to donors in a highly professional, honest and caring manner. His/her career has been noted by their ability to chart a path forward with exceptional interpersonal skills and a servant leadership style.

The ability to communicate exceptionally well in oral and written form is necessary for success in this position. As the key spokesperson for the Foundation, this person must be able to speak extemporaneously and appropriately on any number of subjects in a clear and transparent fashion in order to build trust and support.

The qualified candidate must demonstrate success in reaching out to the community, participating with people of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and building rapport with those who have varying viewpoints and perceptions.  High integrity and sound judgment are essential to success in this role.

While a familiarity of the region and of Erie is a plus, it is not a requirement.  However, the ability to quickly understand the resources of the region and assimilate into the culture is a necessity.

Career experience in a top leadership position in a community foundation is highly desirable.  However, an understanding of the community foundation’s organizational and financial model is expected. Leading, growing and empowering the staff and a dedicated, committed Board are needed skills, as well.  Energy, natural optimism and the ability to be a good listener and a quick learner are important personal attributes.  A sense of humor and humility are also valued.

The ideal candidate will show a high level of participation in the life of the community in which he or she works by virtue of civic involvement, public service, volunteerism and club or social activities.  A Bachelor’s degree is required.  Advanced and continuing education/certification is preferred.

How To Apply

To apply, please submit a current resume and letter of introduction to the following link: https://bit.ly/3tLfBWA (click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page).

The Organization

Position Overview
Education Program Officers (2)
William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Menlo Park, California

THE SEARCH

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation seeks two collaborative, creative, equity-focused, outcomes-oriented leaders to serve as Program Officers in its Education Program. As key members of the foundation’s Education team, these new Program Officers will engage in grantmaking within the K-12 Teaching and Learning and Open Education portfolios; will partner effectively and build and maintain strong relationships with grantees; and will monitor the progress of the program’s two strategies. They will also be deeply engaged in national conversations regarding educational equity and improvement and will prioritize the sharing of best practices related to impact, sustainability, and scalability with the field writ large.

Reporting to the Education Program’s Director, Kent McGuire, the Program Officers will work closely with a dedicated and dynamic team of colleagues to advance the Program’s overarching goal of ensuring that every student–no matter where they live or what they look like–has access to high quality teaching and learning opportunities that empower and equip them to become an engaged and thriving participant in society. The team is committed to listening carefully to what students are telling us, regarding both their current school environment, and the types of experiences they believe are most likely to prepare them to be engaged citizens. Beyond mastery of core content, students’ ability to work from primary sources in grappling with current issues, listen empathetically to others, engage in debate with those holding opposing views, and work collaboratively to solve problems exemplify Hewlett’s commitment to deeper learning. The program pursues this commitment by working within the education system, supporting teachers and administrators in their efforts to create transformative learning opportunities for their students, and by working with and in communities to give expression to what they want their children to know and be able to do.

Successful candidates will exhibit a passion for the team’s vision of teaching and learning. They will provide thought leadership around this vision and bring a strong desire to enact this vision through grantmaking and associated grants management efforts. They will also bring a keen understanding of education systems and best practices for their improvement, a strong commitment to public education, exceptional skills in working and communicating effectively with others, and a deep commitment to addressing issues of equity and diversity in education today.

How To Apply

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. All inquiries, nominations, referrals, and applications should be sent in confidence via the Isaacson, Miller website: www.imsearch.com/7870:

Ericka Miller, Partner

Martens Roc, Senior Associate

Isaacson, Miller www.imsearch.com/7870

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation embraces the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion both internally, in our hiring process and organizational culture, and externally, in our grantmaking and related practices. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.