Author: Job Poster Account

The Organization

Compassion & Choices works nationally to improve care and expand choice at the end of life. Compassion & Choices envisions a society where everyone receives state-of-the-art care at the end of life, and a full range of choices for dying in comfort, dignity and control. We engage our mission through three main pillars of service: end-of-life consultation, educational programs, and legislative/legal advocacy. Compassion & Choices is leading the way nationwide in our efforts to make medical aid in dying a legal and acceptable option for terminally-ill, mentally competent adults.  We are taking a multi-prong approach–legislation, litigation, and ballot initiative—to assure that we bring end-of-life options to everyone.

Position Overview

The Director of Philanthropy position is responsible for the management and oversight of the major and principal gifts program for the organization.  This position will work with gift officers to oversee the identification, cultivation and solicitation of major and principal gifts (gift of $10,000 and above).  This position will manage three full-time Philanthropy Gift Officers based across the country.  This position will also have a portfolio  of donors  in the northeast and will be responsible for identifying, cultivating and soliciting five and six figure gifts  with an emphasis on the New York tri-state area.  The ideal candidate must have a track record of soliciting and closing major and principal gifts, an understanding of moves management and demonstrated experience developing long term philanthropic relationships while consistently meeting fundraising goals.  Experience managing staff is required.

This is a full-time, remotely-located, paid position reporting to the Chief Development Officer. Compensation offered will be commensurate with experience.

We offer excellent benefits including employer-shared medical and dental insurance premiums, employer-paid short- and long-term disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, flexible spending account for medical and child care, commuter pre-tax benefit, eligibility to participate in 401K with generous 5% employer match and 100% vested at time of eligibility, 11 paid holidays, 17 PTO days first year, and floating holidays.

Primarily, the person in this position:

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 70-80 current donors utilizing moves management to renew and increase giving.
• Work with the chief development officer, program staff and other leadership to begin and maintain a fast pace of cultivating and soliciting gifts from current and prospective donors both of their own and working with gift officers to ensure the renewal and upgrade of all major and principal gifts. .
• Work with organizational leadership and current supporters to identify new prospects in the northeast capable of making major or principal gifts.
• Coordinate and manage  local events and activities that engage current and prospective donors.
• Collaborate with the program team on overall fundraising opportunities within the region.
• Manage three regional Philanthropy Officers responsible for closing major and principal gifts across the country.
• Track and ensure the effective cultivation and renewal of all major and principal  gifts.
• Manage and ensure the proper cultivation and process for qualifying and disqualifying prospective major donors.
• Develop short term and long term goals to grow the major gift program that motivates donors to give and increase their giving over time.

The candidate will contribute by employing and role-modeling key processes and programs that support an office-wide emphasis on collaborations, efficiencies and metrics/performance based outcomes.

Education and Experience:

• B.A. in Business, Marketing, Communications or Non-Profit Management– or an equivalency of related experience and/or education may be considered.
• Seven (7) years’ experience in nonprofit development, event planning, marketing, communications, or high-end sales (or equivalent combination of experience and education) including a minimum of 6 years of direct fundraising experience, ideally raising gifts of $100,000 or more.
• Experience managing multiple employees.

Skills: 

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High level attention to detail; ability to meet all deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and reports. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from donors. Ability to effectively present information to donors, volunteers, organizational management, and public groups.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion

How To Apply

Email current resume and cover letter as one combined PDF document to: Jobs@CompassionAndChoices.org.

In the subject line of your email, indicate “Last_First Name, DOP 03-2021”. In your cover letter, please (1) indicate how your personal philosophy aligns with our mission, (2) provide a brief summary of your directly related experience, and (3) provide your salary expectation (with a specific amount/range vs ‘negotiable’).

Questions about the position may be directed to:  Jobs@compassionandchoices.org.

The Organization

Position Overview

Stetson University

Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement

Stetson University seeks inquiries, nominations and applications for the position of Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement. Located in beautiful DeLand, Florida, Stetson University is the oldest private university in the state, recognized for providing its students with a superior liberal arts education and its profound commitment to student success and academic excellence. As a result, Stetson alumni and parents form a community that takes great ownership of, and is deeply committed to, the University and its future.

Stetson has seen a decade of growth, change and resource augmentation and now, under the new leadership of President Christopher Roellke, Ph.D., Stetson University stands ready to bring the kind of attention and make the investment needed to bring the development program to the level of the best contemporary development operations. In June 2019, Stetson completed a comprehensive campaign that exceeded its $200 million goal. With an energetic new president, Stetson has an opportunity to build on this success by engaging its alumni, friends and parents more fully in the life of the institution, as well as to immediately plan for continual and increased philanthropic activity and building the University’s endowment.

The new vice president will be dedicated to Stetson’s mission and values and will, in particular, be a champion for the liberal arts and strategic professional preparation. The vice president serves as the chief development officer for the University and advises the president and other senior-level leaders on all development matters. As a key member of the president’s senior leadership team, the vice president participates in strategic planning and works collaboratively with leadership across the institution to support key academic and University priorities, initiatives and opportunities. A superior ability to think strategically at the institutional, departmental and individual prospect levels is of the utmost importance. Stetson seeks a collaborative, forward-thinking and goal-oriented development leader with a robust track record as a major/principal gift fundraiser and manager of a sophisticated fundraising operation, who will play a leadership role in future comprehensive campaigns of considerable size and ambition. Additional information about the position, including a leadership profile can be found at www.wittkieffer.com.

The University’s strong reputation for intellectual rigor and individualized attention provides a solid base for expanding its reach and further engaging its alumni and donor base. Stetson strives for a diverse and inclusive community and calls on an entire campus–student, faculty and staff–to shape that journey. Stetson seeks a vice president who has substantial leadership and management acumen and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and the ideal candidate will have successfully led or had a major leadership role in development or advancement programs for at least 10 years, with a substantial proportion of that experience in the service of one or more institutions of significant complexity and accomplishment. As would be expected, superior communication and relationship-building skills are required, with an advanced degree preferred. A facility with data and an approach that uses information technology to drive strategy is required. The vice president will be an inspirational team builder with the capacity for embedding development best practices within institutional values and aspirations. The successful candidate will serve as an encouraging manager and mentor capable of bringing further cohesion to a department of eager, committed and engaged development professionals.

The Stetson University community stands poised to build upon a long and successful history of uniting in support of the University’s goals. Its new vice president for development and alumni engagement will play a central role in leading the University to a new era of attainment and excellence.

Inquiries, nominations and applications are invited. The search process is currently underway and will continue until the position is filled. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Mercedes Chacón Vance and Veena Abraham, J.D. at StetsonVPDAE@wittkieffer.com

How To Apply

Inquiries, nominations and applications are invited. The search process is currently underway and will continue until the position is filled. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Mercedes Chacón Vance and Veena Abraham, J.D. at StetsonVPDAE@wittkieffer.com

The Organization

The Client
The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice is the only philanthropic organization working exclusively to advance LGBTQI human rights around the globe. Astraea supports brilliant and brave grantee partners in the U.S. and internationally who challenge oppression and seed change. The Foundation’s founders—a cross-class, multi-racial group of women activists—dreamed of a women’s movement that centered the leadership of lesbians and women of color. For over four decades, Astraea has uniquely supported women’s rights and LBTQI movements working at the crossroads of gender justice, racial justice, bodily autonomy, sexual rights, and self-determination because we all deserve to live our lives freely, without fear, and with dignity. The first grantmaker to hundreds of organizations, Astraea plays a catalytic role for LGBTQI groups around the world – particularly those led by lesbian, bisexual and queer women, trans and gender nonconforming folks, intersex people, and people of color. Astraea’s grantmaking, capacity building, media and communications, and philanthropic advocacy programs support work to build powerful movements for justice. A proud public foundation and one of the first women’s funds in the world, in its 44-year history Astraea has granted over $49 million to LGBTQI activists and artists.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.astraeafoundation.org/

Position Overview

The Position
This is a newly created position reporting to the Executive Director. In collaboration with the Executive and Program Teams, the Vice President, Programs will provide leadership to create a unified and coherent vision and direction for Astraea’s international and domestic programmatic work, including (but not limited to) grantmaking initiatives. This position will lead the refinement, implementation and evaluation of Astraea’s liberatory, feminist and trust-based approach to grantmaking. As a member of Astraea’s Executive Leadership Team, the VP will lead a collaborative process to develop a departmental strategic plan, iterative reflection and evaluation of programs and programmatic strategies, including employing participatory grantmaking practices aligned with movement needs, contribute to honing programmatic work under each pillar: grantmaking, accompaniment/capacity building, philanthropic advocacy, and research & communications, and play a key role in shaping Astraea’s broader long-term strategy. In addition, the Vice President will oversee the implementation of a knowledge management/Learning & Evaluation system that tracks Astraea’s impact, supports organizational learning, and positions the foundation as a leader in intersectional gender justice grantmaking. The VP will also be an active leader, contributor and collaborator to Astraea’s broader communications, engagement and development strategies.

• Management and Organizational Leadership: The Vice President will be responsible for overseeing and managing a team of highly skilled and passionate Directors, AssociateDirectors and program staff who bring a depth of experience and understanding of the movements Astraea resources through its grantmaking. As such, the VP must be an astute manager of people and successful in developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with grantees, partners and resource people. The VP will oversee team goals, activities, operations, and performance and development of direct and indirect reports; oversee the program team budget; and cultivate and maintain an inclusive and equitable culture. Thisposition will also represent along with other program staff Astraea’s programming and impact to external audiences, including funding partners, donors and the board of directors.

• Strategy and Vision: The Vice President will be responsible for collaboratively developing and implementing a vision for program evolution, aligned with Astraea’s feminist funding principles, and must be able to engage in critical thinking, innovate and influence how changes occur. The VP must also be able to effectively communicate program vision and strategies. Additional responsibilities include networking peers in the field to stay connected with emerging opportunities and maintaining current knowledge about trends, movements and policy developments across all areas of grantmaking.

• Centering Equity and Anti-Oppression in all its forms: Astraea works externally to combat oppression in all forms by embracing intersectional queer feminism as part of a wider struggle for social justice, recognizing that sexism, transphobia, homophobia, misogyny, and restrictive gender norms harm everyone. Rooting its feminism in social justice, Astraea particularly supports Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Global South & East movements and leadership. This position will be responsible for ensuring that these values and principles are embedded within Astraea’s grantmaking, accompaniment and philanthropic advocacy programs, as well as its internal culture.

The ideal candidate has demonstrated success in leading program strategy and related budgeting processes, experience managing remote and global teams, and is committed to nurturing a collaborative, values-aligned and vibrant work environment.

• Required Skills and Experience
• The successful candidate must have the following:
• 10 plus years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofits or public or private philanthropy, ideally as a Senior Program Officer, Associate Director, or Director of Programs;
• A track record of providing visionary leadership and effective management. Experience managing institutional growth and transformation;
• Strong decision-making ability; organizational team-building skills;
• Minimum five years of management and supervision experience, an inclusive leadership style, a commitment to distributive and feminist leadership, and the ability to motivate and develop direct reports, and build collaborative and accountable relationships;
• Experience working transnationally and overseeing global programs. Ideally, experience managing global teams;
• Ability to effectively resolve problems. Balances multiple needs, priorities and interests;
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and open to feedback from colleagues;
• Broad knowledge and understanding of the needs and realities of LGBTQI movements around the world, especially in the geographic areas where Astraea works;
• Deep, authentic knowledge of racial, economic and gender justice and experience applying these equity practices to programs and management;
• Deep experience in conflict literacy and creating safe spaces where staff can share their authentic selves;
• Strong communication skills, both internal and external;
• An engaging and positive personality. Strong interpersonal skills;
• Deep passion and commitment to honest and candid conversations and self-reflection about racial and economic justice, gender, privilege, social class, power dynamics and Americanism;
• Knowledge of feminist leadership and funding principles, and comfort working in nontraditional ways;
• Understanding and acceptance of Astraea’s core values and guiding principles;
• Willingness to travel to represent the organization or speak at conferences, once the pandemic subsides;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree, or commensurate work experience.

• The ideal candidate will have the following:
• Experience working within a social justice environment;
• Expert facilitation and change management skills. Experience working within a Healing Justice and Transformative Justice framework;
• International perspective and lived experience in the Global South and/or East;
• An understanding of the fiscal and donor reporting requirements associated with global grassroots grantmaking;
• Fluency in a language/languages other than English.

How To Apply

Contact
For individuals wishing to be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé to:

Michelle Kristel, Managing Partner
McCormack + Kristel
Phone: 212.531.5003 | Fax: 212.203.9599
Email: search@mccormackkristel.com | Website www.mccormackkristel.com

All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. Please note that your education, dates of employment and other information will be verified prior to an offer.

Astraea is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse (multi-gender, cross-class and multi-racial), collaborative and sustainable work environment. We select, place, train, and promote the best- qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude, and experience so as to provide equal opportunity for all of our employees without regard to non-work-related factors such as sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, economic status, personal appearance including height and weight, family responsibility, matriculation, political affiliation or any other status. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the application and interview process, please express that with your cover letter and resume submission.

The Organization

About Borealis Philanthropy

As a philanthropic intermediary, Borealis Philanthropy builds bridges between funders and organizers by creating opportunities for impact-driven investment in movements building a future that serves all of us.  We connect Grantmakers to organizations that share their mission. We team with philanthropy to conceive, develop, and implement grantmaking initiatives that resource the many innovative organizations within each of our respective grantmaking funds. Through our collaborative funds, we create opportunities for donors to learn from the organizers on the ground and provide resources to leaders, organizations, and movements pursuing transformational change. In partnering with philanthropy, we remove barriers to funding for grassroots organizations and invest in intersectional movement work across communities so that they have the resources they need to thrive.

Position Overview

Program Associate
Reports to: Program Officer
Department: Programs
Employment Classification: Fulltime and Remote
Salary: $50,000-$63,000

 About Borealis Philanthropy

As a philanthropic intermediary, Borealis Philanthropy builds bridges between funders and organizers by creating opportunities for impact-driven investment in movements building a future that serves all of us.  We connect Grantmakers to organizations that share their mission. We team with philanthropy to conceive, develop, and implement grantmaking initiatives that resource the many innovative organizations within each of our respective grantmaking funds. Through our collaborative funds, we create opportunities for donors to learn from the organizers on the ground and provide resources to leaders, organizations, and movements pursuing transformational change. In partnering with philanthropy, we remove barriers to funding for grassroots organizations and invest in intersectional movement work across communities so that they have the resources they need to thrive.

Our Values 

Responsiveness, Racial Equity, Trust, People-Centered, Curiosity, Boldness

 JOB OVERVIEW

The Program Associate supports programming, administration, grantmaking, and other operational activities for program funds.  In addition, the Program Associate participates in the cultivating relationships, corresponding and fielding inquiries, and conducting research on topics for new studies, drafting proposals, and identifying potential donors/grantees, etc.?

Under clearly defined guidance and direction of a program officer, the Associate solves routine problems and maintains processes and procedures to ensure effective and efficient operation of programs and fund related projects.

FUND OVERVIEW

The Racial Equity in Journalism Fund (REJ) was launched in 2019 at Borealis with the goal to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of news organizations led by and for people of color to provide relevant, accurate information to increase civic engagement in the communities they serve. People of color-led news organizations, in particular those led by Black, Latinx, Asian Pacific Islanders, and Indigenous people, lack the capital and multiple streams of revenue to build infrastructure and resources that ensure their longevity in the field, as well as their ongoing growth and innovation. This donor collaborative fund seeks to address the gap in capital and resources faced by these organizations.  Recognizing organizational development and technology improvements are critical for the success of people of color-led media, the Racial Equity in Journalism Fund provides both general support and capacity building resources to invest in the long-term sustainability of its grantees.

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / KEY JOB OUTCOMES 

• Provide administrative, logistics, booking accommodations, scheduling, notetaking and planning/coordination support for program projects, such as meetings, trainings, and webinars
• Track and organize grantee applications and reports and serve as the liaison with grants management to ensure implementation of grantmaking processes
• Assist with drafting, reviewing and organizing communications to internal and external audiences

• Maintain and organize program files, gather analytics, and monitor program deliverables
• Coordinate cross-functionally to administer contracts, process invoices, honorariums, etc.
• Assist with researching and tracking updates on emerging trends in philanthropy, advocacy, policy, and other relevant program topics
• Maintain and support the development of tools and resources for program use
• Collaborate with team members and external constituents to support program objectives

• Support Borealis’ culture and values; align outcomes, practices, and communications within the organization’s culture
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned
• Manage and organize Fund databases – maintain updated contact lists for donors, grantees Fund collaborative partners
• Maintain calendar of Fund deadlines, such as reporting and proposal deadlines to donors
• Monitor and organize database of online news and stories about Fund grantees

• Monitoring Fund general email inbox and respond to general inquiries from potential grantees

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• High school diploma: Associates degree preferred.
• One-year of experience administering multiple projects/programs; 3 years of experience preferred

• High level of proficiency using systems and tools such as Salesforce, G-Suite, Asana and other project and client management tools

COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Personal/Behavioral Attributes) 

• Ability to organize work, manage time, and build relationships
• Good communication, (written and verbal) and entrepreneurial skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This job operates in a virtual office environment with occasional local and national travel.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment, and the employee is generally subjected to long periods of sitting, typing, and working at a computer. May require the ability to occasionally lift and transport items up to 25 pounds.

Commitment to Disability, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:  Borealis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [HR@borealisphilanthropy.org]. Borealis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other category protected by local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive staff team. We strongly encourage applicants who are people of color, LGBTQ, women, people with disabilities; and/or formerly incarcerated people.

How To Apply

Please apply via the careers page at https://borealisphilanthropy.org/careers/

The Organization

As a philanthropic intermediary, Borealis Philanthropy builds bridges between funders and organizers by creating opportunities for impact-driven investment in movements building a future that serves all of us.  We connect Grantmakers to organizations that share their mission. We team with philanthropy to conceive, develop, and implement grantmaking initiatives that resource the many innovative organizations within each of our respective grantmaking funds. Through our collaborative funds, we create opportunities for donors to learn from the organizers on the ground and provide resources to leaders, organizations, and movements pursuing transformational change. In partnering with philanthropy, we remove barriers to funding for grassroots organizations and invest in intersectional movement work across communities so that they have the resources they need to thrive.

Our Values

Responsiveness, Racial Equity, Trust, People-Centered, Curiosity Boldness

Position Overview

Director of Operations
Reports to (Title): Managing Director
Department: Operations
Employment Classification: Fulltime and Remote
Salary : $118,000-$148,000 –

About Borealis Philanthropy 

As a philanthropic intermediary, Borealis Philanthropy builds bridges between funders and organizers by creating opportunities for impact-driven investment in movements building a future that serves all of us.  We connect Grantmakers to organizations that share their mission. We team with philanthropy to conceive, develop, and implement grantmaking initiatives that resource the many innovative organizations within each of our respective grantmaking funds. Through our collaborative funds, we create opportunities for donors to learn from the organizers on the ground and provide resources to leaders, organizations, and movements pursuing transformational change. In partnering with philanthropy, we remove barriers to funding for grassroots organizations and invest in intersectional movement work across communities so that they have the resources they need to thrive.

Our Values

Responsiveness, Racial Equity, Trust, People-Centered, Curiosity Boldness

JOB OVERVIEW 

Leads the core operational team at Borealis, including grants management, CRM software and data collection, technology, and office management. Provides the strategic direction for internal operational systems and internal communication platforms; ensuring that systems are in line with organizational values and that platforms are equitably accessible. Partners across departments to ensure that the grantmaking process, data collection and reporting systems, technology platforms, and overall office management meet the needs of multiple internal and external stakeholders.?

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / KEY JOB OUTCOMES 

• The Operations Director collaboratively leads design, implementation and evaluation of processes and systems to increase operational effectiveness and efficiency for Borealis and facilitates internal communication and connectedness for the virtual staff team.?
• Designs and leads strategy and improvement efforts in our grant making processes so that we can quickly disburse grants, efficiently track their progress, and improve our practices by actively listening to grantees
• Works closely with the programs department to ensure that the grantmaking process meets the needs of funds, grantees, and donors.
• Oversees organization-wide technology systems and digital security.
• Ensures that there are updated operational policies, systems, resources, and training for security, safety, and emergency protocols.?

• Identifies and champions opportunities for streamlining and improving technology, including integration across applications, workstream efficiencies, and internal communication platforms.?
• Supervises staff in the operations department (Operations Coordinator, Database Administrator, Grants Officer).
• In partnership with the President, HR and the Management team, develops policies and procedures, ensuring they are accessible, equitable, documented, and up to date.
• Develops and manages the Operations department’s annual work plan and budget, manages contracts with consultants and vendors.
• Oversees virtual and physical office administration, safety and accessibility of the virtual office environment and operational support for staff, events, and meetings.
• Manages organizational memberships held by the Operational Department

 EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, IT, or related field.?
• Ten (10) years of experience in operations and systems management for a nonprofit or philanthropic institution.

• Three (3) years experience with grants management and database administration, preferred.
• Technologically savvy, experience with SalesForce, G Suite, and MacOS required; experience with the following systems preferred: Slack, Asana, Zoom, Mailchimp
• Five (5) years of previous supervisory experience including managing a team.

COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Personal/Behavioral Attributes) 

• Proven leadership experience with strong management skills, including the ability to coach, direct and inspire diverse staff towards a common goal.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational skills, careful judgement, and an enterprise leadership perspective

• Systems thinker and builder, with the ability to solve complex problems
• Able to apply the lens of disability justice, racial justice, language justice, and gender justice to this work
• Collaborative leader who builds brides across differences
• Ability to manage change, work under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously both strategic and tactical

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

This job operates in a virtual office environment with occasional local and regional travel.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment, and the employee is generally subjected to long periods of sitting, typing, and working at a computer.

Commitment to Disability, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:  Borealis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [HR@borealisphilanthropy.org]. Borealis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other category protected by local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive staff team. We strongly encourage applicants who are people of color, LGBTQ, women, people with disabilities; and/or formerly incarcerated people.

How To Apply

Please apply via: /https://borealisphilanthropy.org/careers/

The Organization

As a philanthropic intermediary, Borealis Philanthropy builds bridges between funders and organizers by creating opportunities for impact-driven investment in movements building a future that serves all of us.  We connect Grantmakers to organizations that share their mission. We team with philanthropy to conceive, develop, and implement grantmaking initiatives that resource the many innovative organizations within each of our respective grantmaking funds. Through our collaborative funds, we create opportunities for donors to learn from the organizers on the ground and provide resources to leaders, organizations, and movements pursuing transformational change. In partnering with philanthropy, we remove barriers to funding for grassroots organizations and invest in intersectional movement work across communities so that they have the resources they need to thrive.

Our Values 

Responsiveness, Racial Equity, Trust, People-Centered, Curiosity, Boldness

Position Overview
Executive Assistant
Reports to (Title): President
Department:  Executive
Employment Classification:  Full-time and Remote
Salary $62,000-$78,000

 About Borealis Philanthropy 

As a philanthropic intermediary, Borealis Philanthropy builds bridges between funders and organizers by creating opportunities for impact-driven investment in movements building a future that serves all of us.  We connect Grantmakers to organizations that share their mission. We team with philanthropy to conceive, develop, and implement grantmaking initiatives that resource the many innovative organizations within each of our respective grantmaking funds. Through our collaborative funds, we create opportunities for donors to learn from the organizers on the ground and provide resources to leaders, organizations, and movements pursuing transformational change. In partnering with philanthropy, we remove barriers to funding for grassroots organizations and invest in intersectional movement work across communities so that they have the resources they need to thrive.

Our Values 

Responsiveness, Racial Equity, Trust, People-Centered, Curiosity, Boldness

 JOB OVERVIEW 

The Executive Assistant performs a variety of administrative duties including calendar management, organizes meetings, plans events, and other initiatives and assignments to support the management team and Board of Directors.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / KEY JOB OUTCOMES 

• Plan and schedule appointments, meetings, travel, catering, and      retreats
• Serve as a liaison between the board and management, coordinate meeting logistics, communications, and take committee meeting notes

• Cultivate relationships with external stakeholders and their administrative support
• Prepare materials, agendas, meeting reminders and transcribe and distribute notes
• Draft, gather, or edit correspondence, letters, emails, and other documents on behalf of management
• Maintain files, corporate documents, records, and other information of special interest
• Perform routine task such as filing, forwarding and distributing correspondence, and submitting expenses on behalf of management

• Receive calls and other correspondence and respond or distribute appropriately
• Conduct research, compile data and information for consideration
• Support Borealis’ culture and values; align outcomes, practices, and communications within organizational culture
• Serve as a backup to Operations Coordinator, participate in special projects, and other duties as assigned

 EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma with five (5) years of experience supporting senior management positions; Associate’s degree preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office software

 COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Personal/Behavioral Attributes) 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong proofreading and editing skills
• Excellent organizational skills and commitment to confidentiality

• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines with strong attention to detail

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job operates in a virtual office environment with frequent national travel.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment, and the employee is generally subjected to long periods of sitting, typing, and working at a computer. May require the ability to occasionally lift and transport items.

Commitment to Disability, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:  Borealis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [HR@borealisphilanthropy.org]. Borealis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other category protected by local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive staff team. We strongly encourage applicants who are people of color, LGBTQ, women, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities; and/or formerly incarcerated people.

How To Apply

Please apply via the careers page: https://borealisphilanthropy.org/careers/

The Organization

About Borealis Philanthropy 

As a philanthropic intermediary, Borealis Philanthropy builds bridges between funders and organizers by creating opportunities for impact-driven investment in movements building a future that serves all of us.  We connect Grantmakers to organizations that share their mission. We team with philanthropy to conceive, develop, and implement grantmaking initiatives that resource the many innovative organizations within each of our respective grantmaking funds. Through our collaborative funds, we create opportunities for donors to learn from the organizers on the ground and provide resources to leaders, organizations, and movements pursuing transformational change. In partnering with philanthropy, we remove barriers to funding for grassroots organizations and invest in intersectional movement work across communities so that they have the resources they need to thrive.

Position Overview
Program Director
Reports to (Title): Deputy Director of Programs
Department: Programs
Fulltime and Remote
Salary  $102,000-$127,000

 About Borealis Philanthropy 

As a philanthropic intermediary, Borealis Philanthropy builds bridges between funders and organizers by creating opportunities for impact-driven investment in movements building a future that serves all of us.  We connect Grantmakers to organizations that share their mission. We team with philanthropy to conceive, develop, and implement grantmaking initiatives that resource the many innovative organizations within each of our respective grantmaking funds. Through our collaborative funds, we create opportunities for donors to learn from the organizers on the ground and provide resources to leaders, organizations, and movements pursuing transformational change. In partnering with philanthropy, we remove barriers to funding for grassroots organizations and invest in intersectional movement work across communities so that they have the resources they need to thrive.

About the Disability and Inclusion Fund 

The Disability Inclusion Fund (DIF) is a donor collaborative fund that supports U.S. groups run by and for disabled people to lead transformational change. The fund is supported by the Presidents’ Council on Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy, which is comprised of foundation presidents who are committed to disability inclusion as part of improving diversity, equity, and inclusion within philanthropy. The guiding values of this fund are aligned with several principles of disability justice including intersectionality, leadership of those most impacted, and cross-movement solidarity. The fund strives towards movement funding that is accountable to the disability rights movement. Involvement of those most impacted by injustice and/or exclusion in strategies to advance justice and inclusion forms a core practice for this fund.

Unique and preferred capacities for DIF Director 

• In-depth Understanding of the disability justice and disability inclusion principles
• Networked with the disability justice and inclusion field and organizations

Our Values 

Responsiveness, Racial Equity, Trust, People-Centered, Curiosity, Boldness

JOB OVERVIEW 

The Program Director provides leadership and strategy in all aspects of planning, executing, and tracking one or more programs/projects with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally. The Program Director develops and implements program strategies, including fundraising, donor engagement/relationship, grantmaking, and capacity building/technical assistance to grantees. This position leads, hires, coaches, and provides direction to staff to execute outcomes within budget and in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / KEY JOB OUTCOMES 

• Provide program leadership, strategy and design regarding all aspects of program management, grantmaking process and activities, donor relations, and fundraising
• Translate donor needs into effective strategies and action plans and monitor and evaluate operational effectiveness
• Support cross-fund prospective fundraising conversations and opportunities in partnership with the Development Director
• Drive program planning and execution in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders other team members

• Manage financial and other resources, remove barriers, provide creative solutions to staff and external stakeholders to achieve program goals
• Supervises the fund program officer
• Coach, manage performance, influence, and leverage staff to execute programs within parameters including quality, timelines, and budget.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance and other team members regarding grant and program review, budget and compliance
• Review reports, analyze data, and evaluate information to mitigate risk, educate, and inform appropriately

• Serve as principal point of contact for program(s), build and maintain relationships with prospective grantee partners, grantees, and other constituents
• Manage all donor engagement including preparing and facilitating donor meetings, webinars and donor engagement events in partnership with the Development department.
• Manage all fund related fundraising activities including writing proposals, reports, and meeting with donor prospects in partnership with the Development Director
• Participate in public engagements and communication to represent the program including sector related conferences/events, blogging, media interviews, grantee learning and engagement events, external workshops etc.
• Model Borealis’ culture and values through values based behaviors, and aligned outcomes, practices and communication with all stakeholders internal and external.

• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree
• Eight (8) years of experience in program management; five (5) years in philanthropy as a grantmaker in-field level or social movements preferred

• Five (5) years of experience leading and supervising staff
• Five (5) years of fundraising experience
• Experience facilitating group conversations of varying sizes

COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Personal/Behavioral Attributes) 

• Excellent communications skills and experience designing/developing communications products in a variety of formats
• Demonstrated problem-solving, solution development, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated experience working and building relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Ability to interact and network effectively with all levels of staff, including senior leadership
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and to think conceptually, strategically, and learn quickly
• Ability to meet deadlines, adhere to project plans, and work on several projects simultaneously
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks to the program

 WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

This job operates in a virtual office environment with frequent national travel.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment, and the employee is generally subjected to long periods of sitting, typing, and working at a computer. May require the ability to occasionally lift and transport items.

Commitment to Disability, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:  Borealis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [HR@borealisphilanthropy.org]. Borealis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other category protected by local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive staff team. We strongly encourage applicants who are people of color, LGBTQ, women, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities; and/or formerly incarcerated people.

How To Apply

Please apply via the careers page: https://borealisphilanthropy.org/careers/

The Organization

About Borealis Philanthropy

As a philanthropic intermediary, Borealis Philanthropy builds bridges between funders and organizers by creating opportunities for impact-driven investment in movements building a future that serves all of us.  We connect Grantmakers to organizations that share their mission. We team with philanthropy to conceive, develop, and implement grantmaking initiatives that resource the many innovative organizations within each of our respective grantmaking funds. Through our collaborative funds, we create opportunities for donors to learn from the organizers on the ground and provide resources to leaders, organizations, and movements pursuing transformational change. In partnering with philanthropy, we remove barriers to funding for grassroots organizations and invest in intersectional movement work across communities so that they have the resources they need to thrive.

Position Overview
Director of Racial Equity Initiatives
Reports to (Title): Deputy Director of Programs
Department: Programs
Full-time and Remote
Salary : $102,000-$127,000 

About Borealis Philanthropy

As a philanthropic intermediary, Borealis Philanthropy builds bridges between funders and organizers by creating opportunities for impact-driven investment in movements building a future that serves all of us.  We connect Grantmakers to organizations that share their mission. We team with philanthropy to conceive, develop, and implement grantmaking initiatives that resource the many innovative organizations within each of our respective grantmaking funds. Through our collaborative funds, we create opportunities for donors to learn from the organizers on the ground and provide resources to leaders, organizations, and movements pursuing transformational change. In partnering with philanthropy, we remove barriers to funding for grassroots organizations and invest in intersectional movement work across communities so that they have the resources they need to thrive.

About Racial Equity Initiatives

The Racial Equity Initiatives Director leads two funds in the initiative, Racial Equity to Accelerate Change (REACH) and the Racial Equity in Philanthropy Fund (REP)

The Racial Equity to Accelerate Change (REACH) Fund invests in racial equity practitioners to support nonprofit organizations with learning and strategy to integrate racial equity into their institutional policies, practices, culture, services, and programs. The REACH Fund directly resources practitioners to provide racial equity consultative services to nonprofit organizations.

The Fund prioritizes investment in practitioners who have a body of work around racial equity by resourcing their time and expertise to develop and scale tools and strategies for the benefit of the nonprofit sector. The Fund will also support cross-sharing, learning, and innovation among practitioners. Doing so will lift up promising practices, case studies, strategies, frameworks, and tools that facilitate nonprofits’ capacity to have a greater impact on addressing racial inequities, internally in their organizations and externally in program and service delivery.

The Racial Equity in Philanthropy (REP) Fund is a donor collaborative fund housed at Borealis Philanthropy which focuses on advancing racial equity within the philanthropic sector. The REP Fund invests in philanthropy serving organizations to inform, educate, and equip funders to integrate racial equity policies and practices into their grantmaking and programs. The Fund’s vision is to normalize grantmaking strategies that prioritize structural change and contribute to ending racial disparities. The REP Fund provides general operating, project support, and capacity-building grants to philanthropic-serving organizations. The REP Fund offers leadership enhancement, peer learning opportunities, and thought partnership support to grantees outside of grantmaking dollars.

Unique and preferred capacities for REI Director:  

• Has an in depth understanding of racial equity principles and practices
• Has a strong network in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors

Our Values 

Responsiveness, Racial Equity, Trust, People-Centered, Curiosity, Boldness

JOB OVERVIEW

The Program Director provides leadership and strategy in all aspects of planning, executing, and tracking one or more programs/projects with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally. The Program Director develops and implements program strategies, including fundraising, donor engagement/relationship, grantmaking, and capacity building/technical assistance to grantees. This position leads, hires, coaches, and provides direction to staff to execute outcomes within budget and in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / KEY JOB OUTCOMES 

• Provide program leadership, strategy and design regarding all aspects of program management, grantmaking process and activities, donor relations, and fundraising

• Translate donor needs into effective strategies and action plans and monitor and evaluate operational effectiveness
• Support cross-fund prospective fundraising conversations and opportunities in partnership with the Development Director
• Drive program planning and execution in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders other team members
• Manage financial and other resources, remove barriers, provide creative solutions to staff and external stakeholders to achieve program goals
• Coach, manage performance, influence, and leverage staff to execute programs within parameters including quality, timelines, and budget.

• Direct supervisor for the fund program officers
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance and other team members regarding grant and program review, budget and compliance
• Review reports, analyze data, and evaluate information to mitigate risk, educate, and inform appropriately
• Serve as principal point of contact for program(s), build and maintain relationships with prospective grantee partners, grantees, and other constituents
• Manage all donor engagement including preparing and facilitating donor meetings, webinars and donor engagement events in partnership with the Development department.

• Manage all fund related fundraising activities including writing proposals, reports, and meeting with donor prospects in partnership with the Development Director
• Participate in public engagements and communication to represent the program including sector related conferences/events, blogging, media interviews, grantee learning and engagement events, external workshops etc.
• Model Borealis’ culture and values through values based behaviors, and aligned outcomes, practices and communication with all stakeholders internal and external.
• Other duties as assigned

 EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Eight (8) years of experience in program management; five (5) years in philanthropy as a grantmaker in-field level or social movements preferred
• Five (5) years of experience leading and supervising staff
• Five (5) years of fundraising experience

• Experience facilitating group conversations of varying sizes

COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Personal/Behavioral Attributes) 

• Excellent communications skills and experience designing/developing communications products in a variety of formats

• Demonstrated problem-solving, solution development, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated experience working and building relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to interact and network effectively with all levels of staff, including senior leadership
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and to think conceptually, strategically, and learn quickly

• Ability to meet deadlines, adhere to project plans, and work on several projects simultaneously
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks to the program

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

This job operates in a virtual office environment with frequent national travel.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment, and the employee is generally subjected to long periods of sitting, typing, and working at a computer. May require the ability to occasionally lift and transport items.

Commitment to Disability, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:  Borealis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application orDirector interview process, please contact [HR@borealisphilanthropy.org]. Borealis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other category protected by local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive staff team. We strongly encourage applicants who are people of color, LGBTQ, women, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities; and/or formerly incarcerated people.

How To Apply

Please apply via the careers page: https://borealisphilanthropy.org/careers/

The Organization

The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi), an international, not-for-profit research and development organization (R&D), was created in response to the desperation of patients and the frustration of clinicians faced with medicines that were ineffective, unsafe, unavailable, unaffordable, or that had never been developed at all. 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, with the participation of the World Health Organization, 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 nine offices and 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 for people with neglected tropical diseases, malaria, and HIV that have saved millions of lives, created the Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP), a not-for-profit R&D organization that develops new treatments to fight drug-resistant infections, and launched a multi-country study in Africa to identify safe, effective, and affordable treatments for COVID-19.

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, DNDi has built a team of approximately 250 employees working across nine offices (Geneva, Rio de Janeiro, Kinshasa, Nairobi, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, New York, Tokyo, and Cape Town). 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, policy advocacy, partner development, communications, and in particular, fundraising efforts to enhance DNDi’s global impact.

Position Overview

DNDi North America is seeking a dynamic Development Associate to play an instrumental role in supporting 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. Based out of DNDi’s office in New York City, the Development Associate will report to the Development Manager and will provide crucial support to a small U.S.-based team of staff and consultants, including the Director of Development, Senior Advisor of External Affairs, and Development Manager in New York.

S/he will help ensure outstanding cultivation/stewardship efforts for donors and prospects, manage a growing portfolio of annual giving donors, propose and implement efficient procedures to strengthen and automate internal processes, provide crucial administrative support for the team, and assist with the production of marketing materials. S/he will have experience handling a variety of tasks related to relationship management with donors, gift processing, database maintenance, prospect research, and fundraising events. The candidate should have strong writing and project management skills and be able to set priorities and take initiative as well as work as part of a cohesive team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Cultivate, solicit, steward and serve as main point of contact for individual donors giving below $1,000
• Conduct research on current donors and help identify new funding opportunities
• Assist in drafting and finalizing grant proposals, reports, and letters of inquiry
• Manage data entry of donor records and relationships in Salesforce
• Process all gifts and ensure accurate and appropriate documentation of all pledges, proposals, grants, gift acknowledgments, reports, and donor correspondence.
• Research, recommend and help to implement most efficient practices in Salesforce and other internal systems
• Serve as the primary liaison with the team in Geneva for Salesforce and with the Finance team for gift reconciliation
• Provide administrative and clerical support, such as supporting external and internal meetings, maintaining team calendar, improving donation website, and other tasks as needed
• Coordinate production of direct mail appeals and other creative content
• Assist with logistics of fundraising events (both online and offline)
• Update various charity evaluators/assessment organizations (Better Business Bureau, Guidestar, Charity Navigator), as needed

Experience

• Passion for DNDi’s mission and interest in global health innovation and access to medicines, infectious diseases, and neglected populations
• At least 2-3 years of experience working in a nonprofit fundraising environment
• Proficiency in Salesforce is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) is required
• Experience with Mailchimp (or similar email marketing system) is preferred
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud Programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is a plus

Skills & Attributes

• Well organized and structured
• Ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines
• Clear and systematic thinking that demonstrates good judgment and problem-solving competencies
• Ability to write and communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Detail-oriented even while working in a fast-paced environment
• Multi-lingual skills (Spanish or French preferred) and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated
• Ability to communicate information concisely and effectively

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 to Human Resources at https://dndi.org/work-with-us/2021/jobs/development-associate-2/

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

About Borealis Philanthropy 

As a philanthropic intermediary, Borealis Philanthropy builds bridges between funders and organizers by creating opportunities for impact-driven investment in movements building a future that serves all of us.  We connect Grantmakers to organizations that share their mission. We team with philanthropy to conceive, develop, and implement grantmaking initiatives that resource the many innovative organizations within each of our respective grantmaking funds. Through our collaborative funds, we create opportunities for donors to learn from the organizers on the ground and provide resources to leaders, organizations, and movements pursuing transformational change. In partnering with philanthropy, we remove barriers to funding for grassroots organizations and invest in intersectional movement work across communities so that they have the resources they need to thrive.

Position Overview
Director of Racial Equity in Journalism Fund
Reports to (Title): Deputy Director of Programs
Department: Programs
Fulltime and Remote
Salary: $102,000-$127,000

About Borealis Philanthropy 

As a philanthropic intermediary, Borealis Philanthropy builds bridges between funders and organizers by creating opportunities for impact-driven investment in movements building a future that serves all of us.  We connect Grantmakers to organizations that share their mission. We team with philanthropy to conceive, develop, and implement grantmaking initiatives that resource the many innovative organizations within each of our respective grantmaking funds. Through our collaborative funds, we create opportunities for donors to learn from the organizers on the ground and provide resources to leaders, organizations, and movements pursuing transformational change. In partnering with philanthropy, we remove barriers to funding for grassroots organizations and invest in intersectional movement work across communities so that they have the resources they need to thrive.

About the Racial Equity in Journalism Fund 

The Racial Equity in Journalism Fund (REJ) was launched in 2019 at Borealis with the goal to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of news organizations led by and for people of color to provide relevant, accurate information to increase civic engagement in the communities they serve. People of color-led news organizations, in particular those led by Black, Latinx, Asian Pacific Islanders, and Indigenous people, lack the capital and multiple streams of revenue to build infrastructure and resources that ensure their longevity in the field, as well as their ongoing growth and innovation. This donor collaborative fund seeks to address the gap in capital and resources faced by these organizations.  Recognizing organizational development and technology improvements are critical for the success of people of color-led media, the Racial Equity in Journalism Fund provides both general support and capacity building resources to invest in the long-term sustainability of its grantees.

Unique and preferred capacities for REJ Fund Director 

• Experience in media/journalism as a funder, practitioner, capacity builder, particularly on the business and technology side
• Networks in key communities (South, Latinx, Midwest, Native/Indigenous) with media and journalism

• Strong communication skills as a presenter and facilitator

Our Values 

Responsiveness, Racial Equity, Trust, People-Centered, Curiosity, Boldness

 JOB OVERVIEW 

The Program Director provides leadership and strategy in all aspects of planning, executing, and tracking one or more programs/projects with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally. The Program Director develops and implements program strategies, including fundraising, donor engagement/relationship, grantmaking, and capacity building/technical assistance to grantees. This position leads, hires, coaches, and provides direction to staff to execute outcomes within budget and in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / KEY JOB OUTCOMES 

• Provide program leadership, strategy and design regarding all aspects of program management, grantmaking process and activities, donor relations, and fundraising
• Translate donor needs into effective strategies and action plans and monitor and evaluate operational effectiveness

• Support cross-fund prospective fundraising conversations and opportunities in partnership with the Development Director
• Drive program planning and execution in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders other team members
• Manage financial and other resources, remove barriers, provide creative solutions to staff and external stakeholders to achieve program goals
• Coach, manage performance, influence, and leverage staff to execute programs within parameters including quality, timelines, and budget.
• Supervise the fund program officer

• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance and other team members regarding grant and program review, budget and compliance
• Review reports, analyze data, and evaluate information to mitigate risk, educate, and inform appropriately
• Serve as principal point of contact for program(s), build and maintain relationships with prospective grantee partners, grantees, and other constituents
• Manage all donor engagement including preparing and facilitating donor meetings, webinars and donor engagement events in partnership with the Development department.
• Manage all fund related fundraising activities including writing proposals, reports, and meeting with donor prospects in partnership with the Development Director

• Participate in public engagements and communication to represent the program including sector related conferences/events, blogging, media interviews, grantee learning and engagement events, external workshops etc.
• Model Borealis’ culture and values through values-based behaviors, and aligned outcomes, practices and communication with all stakeholders internal and external.
• Other duties as assigned

 EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Eight (8) years of experience in program management; five (5) years in philanthropy as a grantmaker in-field level or social movements preferred
• Five (5) years of experience leading and supervising staff
• Five (5) years of fundraising experience
• Experience facilitating group conversations of varying sizes

COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Personal/Behavioral Attributes) 

• Excellent communications skills and experience designing/developing communications products in a variety of formats
• Demonstrated problem-solving, solution development, and analytical skills

• Demonstrated experience working and building relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to interact and network effectively with all levels of staff, including senior leadership
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and to think conceptually, strategically, and learn quickly
• Ability to meet deadlines, adhere to project plans, and work on several projects simultaneously

• Ability to identify and mitigate risks to the program

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

This job operates in a virtual office environment with frequent national travel.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment, and the employee is generally subjected to long periods of sitting, typing, and working at a computer. May require the ability to occasionally lift and transport items.

Commitment to Disability, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:  Borealis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [HR@borealisphilanthropy.org]. Borealis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other category protected by local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive staff team. We strongly encourage applicants who are people of color, LGBTQ, women, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities; and/or formerly incarcerated people.

How To Apply

Please apply via the careers page: https://borealisphilanthropy.org/careers/