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The Organization

Indiana University Kokomo seeks qualified candidates for the position of Development Executive (Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Media & Marketing). Reporting to the Chancellor, the Development Executive serves as the chief development officer for the IU Kokomo campus and is responsible for providing leadership in the planning, implementation and administration of the campus’s fundraising, communications, special events, and alumni relations programs. This position will also supervise the directors and operations of the offices of Advancement, Media & Marketing, Alumni Relations, and all development activities; develop and manage annual budget plan and recommendations for areas of responsibility in concert with the IU Kokomo campus strategic plan; plan and direct all activities necessary to maximize an effective advancement program; and provide leadership and direction for all aspects of fundraising including annual giving, planned giving, major gift giving, alumni giving, corporate and foundation giving relationships.

Position Overview

Qualified candidates must have an earned Bachelor’s degree in related field; a Master’s degree is preferred. In addition, a minimum of five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in development with at least three years each of fund-raising, administrative and supervisory experience required.  Proven leadership in organizational and fiscal management including planning, developing and evaluating programs and personnel is essential. Demonstrated experience in fund-raising, major gift giving, planned giving concepts, annual giving, corporate and foundation relationships is essential, preferably in a university or comparable non-profit organization. Demonstrated experience in marketing, public relations, and media-related areas. Major event experience required. Experience working with volunteers preferred. Must be willing to travel and work evenings/weekends, as required. Familiarity of Indiana University, specifically the IU Kokomo campus and programs preferred.

How To Apply

To apply for this position visit jobs.iu.edu.

Review of applications will begin on March 25, 2021, so for best consideration apply by midnight on March 24, 2021.  

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator.

The Organization

The DC Bar Foundation (DCBF), a 501(c)(3) organization established in 1977, funds, supports, and improves legal representation of people living in poverty and in vulnerable situations, or who are otherwise underserved in the District of Columbia. We are committed to the vision that residents of the District have equal access to justice, regardless of income. We provide grants, training, and technical assistance to DC legal aid organizations and award loans to DC poverty lawyers to help with their educational debt. As a part of our investment in justice, DCBF is implementing a robust strategic plan that will include (1) funding with intention, (2) engaging with our stakeholders, (3) identify unmet needs, (4) demonstrate impact, and (5) infuse with racial justice and equity.

Position Overview

The Director of Programs manages the resources, personnel, and departmental functions of programming and grantmaking at the DC Bar Foundation in effort to achieve organizational goals and carry out the strategic goal of transforming the District’s civil legal aid network.

Responsibilities

The following list of duties is not exhaustive. The Foundation may also outline additional duties and responsibilities that are not included in this job description.

Supervision, Fiscal Management, and Contract Negotiation

• Direct, plan, coordinate and supervise the work of Programs staff
• In consultation with the CEO, responsible for hiring, coaching, and discipline of Programs staff
• Supervise and manage consultants
• Support communications efforts led by the Director of Development and  Communications, including a monthly newsletter, annual testimony, website and social media
• Develop and manage budget for Programs
• Coordinate with the CEO and accounting regarding the payout of funds
• Negotiate grant agreement with District of Columbia
• Negotiate assigned consultant and vendor contracts

Grantmaking

• Oversee multiple grant programs
• Responsible for the review of grant applications
• Present grant recommendations to the Board
• Maintain strong relationships with the Foundation’s leadership for the purposes of  grantmaking
• Ensure that the grant deliverables to the District of Columbia are achieved in a manner that is consistent with the public funding
• Oversee the use of the grants management system for applicants, staff, reviewers and Board
• Work with Programs staff to develop and maintain data collection, grant tracking,  measurement of programs, and accurate and timely reporting of results
• Conduct programmatic site visits
• Evaluate grantee performance
• Oversee financial assessments and site visits of applicants and grantees
• Develop policy recommendations
• Oversee the Foundation’s Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP)

Minimum Requirements

• Juris Doctor or LLM
• 10+ years’ experience directly related to poverty law, nonprofit services or grantmaking
• Deep familiarity with civil legal aid and the District’s civil legal aid network
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically to align programmatic work with an organization’s strategic framework
• Previous experience directing a team or department, as well as demonstrated leadership and management skills
• Sound professional judgment and professional maturity
• Ability to thrive and adapt to the changing demands of a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated commitment to creating and sustaining a positive work environment

Work Environment

This is a professional role based in Washington, DC and will require work to be performed remotely and/or within the office space. The position involves frequent use of computers, phones and virtual meeting platforms. The role may require periodic work outside of normal business hours, as well as occasional local travel.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to safely and successfully perform the essential functions of this job consistent with federal, state, and local standards, including meeting productivity standards. Persons with mental and physical disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible for this position as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodations are made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible for this position.

The DC Bar Foundation provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

How To Apply

Apply today through HiringThing: https://dc-bar-foundation.hiringthing.com/job/226348/director-of-programs

Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter detailing how their qualifications align with the Director of Programs opportunity at DCBF.

No calls or emails, please.

The Organization

BACKGROUND

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation was established in the mid-1960s by the late entrepreneur and philanthropist Ewing Marion Kauffman. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, the Kauffman Foundation is among the largest foundations in the United States with an asset base of approximately $2 billion.

The Foundation’s vision is to foster “a society of economically independent individuals who are engaged citizens, contributing to the improvement of their communities.” In service of this vision, we focus our grant making and operations on two areas—education and entrepreneurship—which our founder, Ewing Kauffman, saw as two ends of a continuum. A quality education is the foundation for self-sufficiency, preparing young people for success in college and in life. Many young adults will work in businesses started by entrepreneurs. Some will become entrepreneurs themselves, providing jobs and wealth for society.

Our mission:

To help individuals attain economic independence by advancing educational achievement and entrepreneurial success, consistent with the aspirations of our founder, Ewing Marion Kauffman.

Position Overview

Specific Responsibilities include:

·       Identify quality afterschool enrichment programs consistent with our afterschool initiative and budget—and make recommendations for funding.

• Review and respond to unsolicited grant requests and inquiries from both internal and external sources related to afterschool grantees and other prospects.
• Have a wide range of content knowledge on all issues that are of interest to the department.  May be asked to support other work as needed to advance the KC Civic strategy.
• Builds relationships to advance department and individual goals.
• Represents the Foundation by attending meetings and/or accepting speaking engagements both locally and regionally.

Grant Making Responsibilities:

• Rigorously evaluates potential grantees based on financial and organizational capacity, as well as strategic fit.
• Identify program partners for implementation; review proposals, develop grants and present proposals for consideration.
• Oversee grant portfolio with strong emphasis on programmatic impact, quality, and stewardship.
• Review grant proposals submitted, and present grant write up for approval.  Ensure grants are aligned with program strategies and provide clear, concise, and insightful written analysis and recommendations for funding including drafting and editing proposal summaries and progress reports for existing grants for review.
• Report clearly defined outcomes/metrics.
• Manage and oversee assigned grant portfolio, including monitoring grantee spending and performance:

Monitor grantee performance through analysis of outcome data, grantee reports and site visits.

Establish goals, outcomes and metrics to be achieved with each grantee over the term of the

grant, documented in contract   .

Identify grantee challenges, develop recommendations for interventions.  Track effectiveness of

interventions

Manage forecast spending and budget planning on all grants; determine reporting requirements

and payment schedule – keep supervisor informed of budget related issues (over or

underspend).

• Report grant status updates, assist with the preparation reports and information for board meetings, and collaborate with other areas in the Foundation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent years of experience in public administration, business administration or related field.

Work Experience: Minimum five years of relevant experience in philanthropy or related work experience.

Travel: This position may require up to 10% business travel.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified incumbents for this position must be highly motivated, capable of self-direction, detail oriented, and able to work collaboratively in a teamwork capacity.  Incumbents must exhibit a keen sense of responsibility and enjoy working with multiple demands, shifting priorities, and constant change.

• Has a deep understanding and appreciation for the KC Civic strategy.
• Has at least four years’ experience doing education work similarly aligned with the Foundation’s strategic education priorities.
• Understands the Foundation and Donor Intent.
• Proven excellent communications skills (written, verbal, presentation skills) with an emphasis on writing and proposal related research and due diligence.
• Ability to work independently with a demonstrated understanding of the department’s strategy to explore investment ideas/initiatives without continuous supervisor by the director.
• Proven organizational skills and the ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Has distinctive problem solving and analytical skills, combined with solid judgment and decision-making abilities with respect to grant-making.
• Possesses a keen sense of responsibility to make sure all details have been covered and deadlines are met.
• Should have a personal values system that encompasses the highest standards of humility, humor, stewardship, respect, excellence, openness and professional ethics reflective of the Kauffman Foundation.
• Ability to adapt to new software including but not limited to: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Fluxx).
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders to achieve desired results.
• Has at least two years’ experience developing agreements with organizations, institutions, or individuals related to program implementation.
• Demonstrates project management experience across a range of activities and contexts.

All of the statements in this position description are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. This document describes the position currently available.  The organization reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

How To Apply

Apply here.

The Organization
At the Pisces Foundation, we believe if we act now and boldly, we can quickly accelerate to a world where people and nature thrive together. We support organizations, advocates, and activists who, working together, are doing what’s necessary to have clean and abundant water, a safe climate, and kids with the environmental know-how to create a sustainable world. By mainstreaming powerful new and equitable solutions, we will spark immediate gains and lasting benefits for people and nature. We know that our Foundation’s vision, of people and nature thriving together, can only be realized in an equitable and just world. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a foundation.

The Pisces Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations to further our goal of creating a world where people and nature thrive together. The Foundation’s 990-PFs provide information about our finances, operations, and grantmaking. To learn more about Pisces’ work and collaborations—including our grant recipients—visit our website, follow us on Twitter, and consult Pisces’ profiles on GuideStar and LinkedIn.

Position Overview:

Program Officer
The Foundation seeks a Program Officer to lead its Water Program. This position reports to the President and will play an important role in a dynamic philanthropy. The position is based in San Francisco. The Water Program focuses on advancing a transformation in water management in the United States, anchored in cities and delivering cleaner water, sufficient supply, and greener shared spaces. If we invest in catalyzing a systems change to One Water management in cities that are “ready to move,” we will help make a One Water approach the standard approach across the country and do so in a way that is equitable, just, and effective.

Essential duties
1. Oversee, implement, and regularly evaluate the Foundation’s Water strategy:
• Implement, improve, and evolve the Program’s strategic plan to achieve program goals by overseeing grantmaking, including planning, research and development, partnership building, and due diligence.
• Implement Foundation systems for learning and evaluation of grants and the effectiveness of the overall strategy, including site visits (when appropriate).
• Develop and launch approaches for accessible grantmaking, like request for proposals and other participatory grantmaking strategies working collaboratively with external partners.
• Work with President and colleagues in the Environmental Education and Climate & Energy Programs to develop cross-program and Foundation-wide grant initiatives.
• Provide clear, concise, and insightful written analyses of grant proposals and reports, and organize grant dockets for review and approval.
• Effectively manage consultants as needed.
• Work with the President and other staff on non-grantmaking aspects of the strategy, including convenings.

2. Represent the Foundation to external entities:
• Cultivate equitable and effective relationships with new and existing partners and grantees.
• Communicate directly with Pisces Foundation stakeholders via speaking engagements, written blogs, social media, and more.
• Build strategic relationships with other foundations, organizations, and consultants, presenting Foundation views or providing technical expertise, and promoting collaboration and coordination between entities.
• Manage relationships with partner and grantee organizations and the implementation of program concepts with responsiveness and approachability.
• Provide clear communications and guidance to grantees, applicants, and other interested parties.
• Contribute to the Foundation’s presence in relevant funder, NGO, academic, and for-profit networks.

3. Internal management, learning, and collaboration:
• Work with colleagues to contribute to a culture of learning within the Foundation, including developing ongoing learning agendas for staff and trustees and preparing presentations and written and oral analyses.

4. Collaborate with the Water Program Associate, demonstrating excellent management, communication, professional development, and mentoring skills:
• Create an inspiring program team environment with an open communication culture, providing effective guidance
• Set clear team goals, delegate tasks, and set deadlines for internal program team
• Act proactively to ensure smooth team operations and effective collaboration
• Suggest and organize team-building activities and encourage a culture of creativity and growth
• Coach and mentor the Program Associate, providing and inviting regular feedback

5. Maintain currency and fluency in key issues in the field, especially on water management and philanthropy best practices:
• Maintain and share knowledge within the Foundation related to current events, state and federal water policy, research, trends, and relevant political landscapes.
• Attend or plan training and networking events with grantees and funding partners.

6. Support organizational development by assisting the Chief Operating Officer with select internal operational tasks, as needed.
• Lead occasional foundation-wide projects that advance the Foundation’s organizational goals.

Skills and Qualifications
• Strong knowledge of water and environmental research, policy, and practice;
• Demonstrable commitment to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion;
• Experience in the development and execution of strategy to achieve social goals, ideally in a philanthropic context;
• Understanding of social movements and capacity to iteratively improve program implementation by thinking critically about theories of change and working with others to sort and select joint goals and mount and maintain scaled action;
• Understanding of the complex interactions among philanthropy, the private or nonprofit sector, and government, and a depth and range of contacts across relevant organizations;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strategic and creative thinker who can forge new ground;
• Self-starter, highly-motivated, resourceful, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and commitment to high quality work;
• Advanced degree preferred and at least 10 years’ experience in nonprofits, foundations, educational institutions, business, or equivalent relevant experience, including some experience directly managing others;
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively to a range of audiences in meetings, over email, and through formal work products and presentations. Experience adapting communication style to different cultural environments.
• Experience with and aptitude for collaboration across a range of colleagues and stakeholders. Ability to represent the Foundation and build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, partners, and grantees with a respectful and authentic manner. Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Flexibility, emotional intelligence, and a willingness to help others.
• Ability to accommodate travel (once it is safe to do so).

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this position, the employee is regularly required to operate a personal computer for up to 8 hours a day, to talk on the telephone or webcam for multiple hours per day, to travel by plane and car service, and to have the ability to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Compensation
Pisces Foundation offers an excellent compensation package including platinum-level health and welfare benefits, parental leave, and generous retirement contributions. Our salaries are competitive, reflect our geographic location and field, and are commensurate with experience. Pisces Foundation participates in multiple compensation surveys for grantmaking organizations and conducts an annual review of market-based salary trends.

How To Apply:
Applicants may send a PDF document including a cover letter, resume, and relevant supporting documents (e.g., writing sample, speeches, publications, podcasts) to hiring@piscesfoundation.org with the subject line, “WATER PROGRAM OFFICER POSITION.” See http://www.piscesfoundation.org/ for more information on the foundation.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis through March 30, 2021.

We know there are strong candidates who may not have all the qualifications above. If you have skills and experiences that we have not thought of and would be an asset to the role, please apply. The Foundation encourages people of color, those from under-resourced communities, immigrants, LGBTQ+, and others with diverse backgrounds and with a variety of skills, experiences, and ideas. We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

The Organization

The Food Allergy Science Initiative (FASI) is an emerging organization with an urgent mission: inspiring and supporting scientific leaders to collaborate across disciplines and institutions, to catalyze transformative research into food allergies. Founded in 2016, FASI was incubated at the Broad Institute at MIT and Harvard and is now ramping up to become a fully independent organization. FASI’s work has attracted significant funding and prominent researchers from across the country. FASI is now working with 18 different labs and close to 100 scientists.

Food allergies are a severe public health threat faced by millions worldwide, affecting 32 million in the U.S. alone. Very little is known about the science behind these allergies, and diagnostics and treatments remain limited. FASI has formed an interdisciplinary team of highly respected, top-tier scientists to solve this problem.

Position Overview

FASI is seeking a highly skilled, strategic, and creative development professional to become its first Director of Development and External Relations (DDER). This is an exciting opportunity to be one of the first members of a small, dynamic team working to support research to advance transformative evidence-based diagnostics, prevention and treatments.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is adept at working independently and as part of a small team in a start-up environment. They must have experience in a wide range of development activities including principal gifts, corporate and foundation giving, annual giving, and event management. The ability to translate and relay scientific content to a range of audiences and a strong commitment to the mission will be key to the new Director’s success.

How To Apply

A full job description, including scope of work and requirements, is available here. http://www.ecdonnelly.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/JD_FASI_DDER_FINAL.pdf 

To nominate a candidate, or to apply, please email a resume and cover letter (including the words “Development Director” in the subject line) to the Food Allergy Science Initiative at: info@foodallergyscience.org

The Organization

ABOUT PHILANTHROPY NORTHWEST

For more than 40 years, Philanthropy Northwest has served as a leader, collaborator, and partner, working side-by-side with our members and partners in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming, to show the power and potential of philanthropy. Through shared learning, networking, and action, we connect Northwest philanthropies of all types. We bring our members and partners together to learn, grow, and become stronger and more united through convenings, events, cohorts, funder tables, collaboratives, and civil discourse. We build more resilient, equitable and inclusive communities through our work by strengthening philanthropy’s impact and engaging in policy issues that address racial equity in communities.

Our work includes four core programs: 1) The Learning Network, a regional community providing opportunities for emerging and established philanthropy leaders to connect, learn and grow; 2) Democracy and advocacy, a team focused on public policy issues impacting the communities we serve and promoting democracy within the philanthropic sector and beyond; 3) The Giving Practice, a national consulting team bringing customized solutions, deep regional relationships and national expertise to support organizations navigating philanthropy’s changing landscape; 4) An incubation platform for innovative philanthropic projects.

OUR CULTURE

• We elevate the field of philanthropy by identifying opportunities, taking smart risks, challenging our assumptions, experimenting creatively, listening actively, engaging in conversations and learning through action and reflection.
• Strong relationships power our work at every level; we build them with care and nurture them attentively.
• We embrace and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion in our community and continuously seek to bring new perspectives into our organization and our networks.
• We are a learning organization that invests in supporting the ongoing growth of our individuals, our team and our community.
• We value high quality work that is grounded in deep mutual respect, healthy work/life balance, clear communication, humor and joy.

Position Overview

THE JOB
We are looking for a skillful people and operations leader to oversee our people-centered culture and operations. This pivotal role will ensure everyone on our team is engaged and high performing through strategic human resources and streamlined and efficient operations, including organizational development, talent acquisition and onboarding, employee learning and development, performance management, employee policies, IT infrastructure, facilities, and workplace norms and accommodations to optimize the work of employees. This role will work to continually develop a culture that reflects our commitment to racial equity and social justice, strong employee performance, and learning so employees feel a sense of belonging and can do their best work. This position will work closely with the management team and report to the CEO.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Human Resources and Talent Management

• Work with management team to promote and steward an adaptive people-centered culture focused on advancing racial equity and social justice, strong employee performance and engagement, and learning.
• Oversee ongoing performance management systems; train and coach supervisors in supervisory skills, including giving/receiving feedback, coaching, performance reviews and work planning.
• Lead all aspects of our people practice/human resources, including:
  • Ensure all practices and processes reflect our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Serve as point person for HR compliance and stay up to date on relevant employment laws.
  • Maintain and ensure consistent implementation of employee handbook, personnel files and HRIS.
  • Recruit and onboard new team members and manage exits.
  • Oversee and continually develop employee compensation packages.
  • Serve as mediator in employee relations, as needed.
  • Oversee and implement employee events, such as trainings, retreats, enterprise-wide staff meetings, and annual holiday gathering.
  • Manage employee professional development; support employees with goal setting and development in their respective role.
• Oversee annual staff committees.
• Oversee PNW’s internal DEI committee and liaise between committee and management team.

Technology and Office Infrastructure

• Oversee office infrastructure including both the physical and virtual workplace; ensure all employees have the hardware and software they need to work productively.
• Partner with the operations manager to ensure maintenance and integrity of computer network and e-mail system, including outsourced IT support personnel.
• Oversee the purchase and maintenance of new and/or upgraded equipment and ensure vendors of capital equipment are efficient and meeting our needs.
• Ensure all operational systems and procedures are up-to-date and managed smoothly and professionally.
• Apply a DEI lens in the selection and retention of all vendors.
• Oversee and negotiate the office lease and any leasehold improvements; optimize workspace layout and accommodations.
• Supervise an operations manager.

Special Projects

• Provide support, if needed, with grant development, tracking and reporting.
• Oversee the PNW job board and ensure it is meeting revenue goals.
• Manage PNW’s current fiscal sponsorships and expand this line of business to new and relevant sponsorships.
• Serve as project manager for special initiatives, as needed.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of experience overseeing strategic human resource and/or operations within an organization.
• Experience and knowledge in the philanthropy and/or nonprofit sector with a nuanced understanding of the issues in philanthropy, including but not limited to advancing racial equity and social justice, grantmaking, partnering with community, and public policy and advocacy.
• Passionate about people with strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop relationships and trust with employees.
• Experience leading diversity, equity, and inclusion work in an organization or a team.
• Track record of developing and maintaining organizational systems and processes to optimize a workforce.
• Knowledge and experience with organizational development, change management, and workforce planning.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and regional employment laws and comfort translating to employee policies.
• Comfort managing conflict with thoughtful mediation skills.
• Strong skills in project management with a high level of organization and strong attention to detail.
• Highly skilled in facilitation, both in person and virtual.
• Strong oral, written and online communication skills.
• Comfort with ambiguity, flexibility, and adapting to shifting priorities and plans.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of diverse stakeholders.
• Inquisitive and curious orientation; flexible with a get-it-done spirit, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with many moving parts.

How To Apply

Application Contact: HR@philanthropynw.org

Application Instructions:
Please submit a resume and cover letter in ONE document to HR@philanthropynw.org and include YOUR NAME + “Director/Senior Director, People and Operations” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please include in your cover letter the following: 1) Why are you uniquely qualified for this role? 2) Your desired salary requirement?

The Organization

Feeding America is the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. Thanks to donations and support from businesses, government organizations and individuals like you, the Feeding America network of food banks, pantries and meal programs serve virtually every community in the United States — 40 million people, including 12 million children and 7 million seniors.

Position Overview

Work. Serve. Thrive.

Imagine a place where your talent can make a meaningful difference in peoples’ lives. Working at Feeding America is a uniquely rewarding experience in which our employees work together as vital parts of a much larger mission. We are innovative, mission-focused, diverse, collaborative, values-driven and focused on results.

We are a national, nonprofit organization and the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, our mission is to feed America’s hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger.

The Opportunity

Apply deep knowledge of all aspects of Development including industry best practices and Feeding America priorities to lead, drive and execute a Stewardship Center that will support the entire Development team’s annual goals by providing world class donor engagement processes, tools and support.

The Vice President will create, plan, and execute project management practices that promote innovation and improvement of strategically focused fundraising and donor stewardship across Feeding America’s departments.  Act as the liaison for key donor communications with the CEO and lead key projects for the Chief Development Officer.

Responsibilities:

Donor Stewardship 

• Conceptualize, staff and lead a comprehensive new Stewardship Center to ensure the Development team has the systems, processes, and workflows to effectively steward donors across all areas of giving. The goal of the Stewardship Center is to increase donor retention and engagement by enhancing the donor experience. The Vice President will develop strategy and direction for production of philanthropic content such as print, digital and video content; create external donor stewardship opportunities such as virtual donor events; and provide project management support to relationship managers in Major Gifts, Foundations and Corporate Partnerships.
• Continually collaborate with colleagues across the Development, Communications, Marketing and External Affairs teams to design, refine and enhance comprehensive stewardship offerings for donors.
• Create, implement and maintain the system, tools and assets to assist relationship managers with project management for key grants and funded projects.
• Act as an internal liaison amongst the Access, Equity & Opportunity, Member Grants and Development teams, which will include understanding and interpreting program budgets and funding needs, as well as keeping a pulse on ongoing program developments, learnings, successes and challenges.
• Hire, train and supervise staff of the Stewardship Center as well as drive strategy and priorities for the group.
• Work with the CDO and VP of External Affairs to develop and execute a strategically-focused approach to the creation and nurturing of committees and councils that support Feeding America’s mission;  support launch and management of a National Development Committee consisting of Board Members and key donors; lead the development and administration for committee meetings in partnership with the CDO as well as manage the outcomes of the meetings.
• Identify and engage key stakeholders to ensure collaboration occurs between departments, across the Network and with external partners.

Development Operations

• Lead the planning and execution of Development team meetings with strong facilitation and robust and timely information flow from relevant departments and subject matter experts.
• Work closely with Philanthropy Operations and Finance to monitor and analyze revenue, expenses and key performance indicators against annual goals for the Development team.
• Manage communications between key donors and the CEO’s office.
• Conduct analysis and develop recommendations to continually refine and optimize the CDO’s donor portfolio to maximize impact for the organization.
• Develop and implement processes and tools to enhance and streamline communication and information sharing between the CDO and the broader Development team.
• Develop and implement improved processes and tools to improve project management, communication and flow of information across Development, Communications, Philanthropy Operations, Supply Chain and Finance.

Planning and Strategy

• Working closely with the CDO identify and implement processes to identify new ideas, scan for best practices and drive continuous improvement within Development. Push the organization to draw on internal and external ideas and solutions to develop best-in-class initiatives and processes.
• Track individual departmental business plans with key performance indicators across all Development Department units.
• Coordinate efforts to integrate Feeding America’s Development team with fundraising efforts of Member Food Banks working in partnership with the Strategic Capacity Development Team.

Foundational Requirements

• Committed to organizational mission of ending hunger.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – Committed to a workplace that values different backgrounds and life experiences and allows everyone to bring their authentic self to work.   Builds equity into structures, systems and processes for our employees and the communities we serve.

Required Leadership Competencies

• Establishes Vision & Crafts Strategy: Develop strategic initiatives and create a supporting portfolio of projects that drives execution of organization strategy and operating goals. Create process and structure to build organization alignment and drive effective strategic execution.  Build initiatives and projects to solve complex problems and address long term challenges/opportunities.
• Translates Strategy to Operational Goals: Translates organization strategy into SMART goals down to the team and individual level. Support highest and best use of organization resources and maximizes efficient use of department resources to deliver against strategic goals. Empowers teams to execute against agreed upon projects with approved resources.  Monitors strategic progress and provides transparent feedback to all levels of the organization.
• Fosters Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Ensures that systems and processes are in place to identify new ideas, scan for best practices and drive continuous improvement.  Pushes the organization to draw on internal and external ideas and solutions in developing initiatives and processes. Creates a learning environment.
• Drives Change (Takes Action): Diagnoses challenges looking at political and systemic barriers to change.  Leverages data-based observation, interpretation and intervention to engage stakeholders in shaping and implementing solutions.  Mobilizes the organization through effective interventions orchestrating dialogue and productive conflict to drive movement through the change process.
• Leverages Functional Experience: Leverages industry and functional expertise to shape strategic and operational decisions.  Tracks latest practices and innovations and ways these could improve processes within the organization.  Identifies potential challenges or threats and develops plans to respond.
• Manages for Results & Delegates Effectively: Utilizes performance management processes to focus department on measurable results and promote accountability at the team and individual level for delivering against agreed upon goals.  Holds self and others to high standards.  Pushes decision making authority to the lowest possible level by establishing clear goals, proving supportive coaching and direct feedback.

Required Technical Competencies, Experience, Certifications & Education

• Experience across many facets of Development.
• Utilize a macro view on relevant trends in philanthropy and fundraising with a strong curiosity and interest in keeping up with fundraising trends, particularly around donor stewardship.
• Strong organization, planning and budgeting skills.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills and the ability to build collaborative and productive relationships with other departments.
• BA/BS marketing or relevant experience.
• Ten plus years of professional and progressively responsible experience in nonprofit Development, with specific experience managing donor stewardship efforts, Development team operations and developing and executing strategies strongly preferred.

Feeding America embraces a philosophy that recognizes and values diversity.  Our goal is to attract, develop, retain and promote a talented diverse workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute to their fullest potential.

How To Apply

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The Organization

The Warner Music Group (WMG) and the Blavatnik Family Foundation (BFF) Social Justice Fund (WMG & BFF SJF) is a fiscally sponsored project of Moore Impact. The Social Justice Fund (the Fund) invests in organizations around the globe that build more just and equitable communities and create real change in the lives of historically underserved and marginalized populations. We focus our investments on organizations that are led by and work to benefit affected populations, principally Black populations, in their intersectional dimensions, with a belief that work in these areas will aid in dismantling structural racism and advancing equity and justice for all people. The Fund is time-limited (10 years) and will make investments in both in the U.S. and abroad, focused on three key strategic pillars: education, arts and culture, and criminal justice.

Position Overview

The Warner Music Group (WMG) and the Blavatnik Family Foundation (BFF) Social Justice Fund (WMG & BFF SJF) seeks a highly experienced leader in philanthropy and/or social investment with a demonstrated commitment and passion for social, racial justice and equity around the world.

Our ideal candidate is an open-minded, agile, curious, strategic thinker with a demonstrated commitment to systems change, movement and power building, and ameliorating the impact of racism and dominant culture in marginalizing and silencing Communities of Color. This role requires significant experience in managing a start-up initiative with high internal and external visibility. We want a proven leader eager to help grow the Fund’s impact and presence by helping chart the Fund’s path forward with confidence, energy and a bold vision.

The Project Director will be an employee of Moore Impact. As the Project’s Director they will closely with the Fund’s fiscal sponsor, Moore Impact, and the Fund’s Advisory Board and should be equally comfortable with project and strategy development and program execution. The Project Director responsibilities include:

Project Development and Oversight

●      Oversee the Fund’s long-range organizational planning, program development, monitoring, evaluation and impact, and staying abreast of the evolving global landscape around racial equity and justice

●      Ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulation necessary to maintain the Project’s good standing

●      Cultivate a professional environment that upholds equity, dignity, respect, and diversity; emphasizes shared leadership and decision making and embeds collaborative and inclusive practices across the Project and operations

Grants Management

●      In partnership with the fiscal sponsor, produce at least two grant dockets, annually, for approval by the Fund’s Advisory Board; ensure adherence to legal due diligence and best practices in both domestic and international grantmaking

●      Carry out program work including evaluating and investigating grants, conducting site visits to current and prospective grantees, monitoring reports and managing grantee relationships

●      Maintain a deep understanding of critical issues affecting the Fund’s key strategic pillars

●      In partnership with the fiscal sponsor and the Advisory Board, support the growth and implementation of the WMG Repertoire Fund (or Rapid Response Fund)

Advisory Board Support

●      Serve as a strategy partner to the Advisory Board of the Fund, and as a liaison to the staff and Board of Directors of Moore Impact, to encourage and monitor the fulfillment of the Fund’s mission and strategic goals

●      Work with the Advisory Board President to manage and facilitate all business meetings of the Fund’s Advisory Board

●      Report to the Advisory Board matters of policy and performance, including producing materials and opportunities critical to furthering their learning and knowledge of the Fund’s key strategic pillars

Financial Oversight

●      Liaise with the fiscal sponsor on the Fund’s financial reporting including the development of the Project’s annual administrative and grants budgets and approving and monitoring expenditures

●      Work with the fiscal sponsor and the Advisory Board to understand and monitor the Fund’s investment goals against the 10-year lifespan of the Fund

Communications and External Relations

●      Provide leadership in the philanthropic field to represent the Fund’s voice within the philanthropic and grantee community

●      Build and maintain bold partnerships with mission and values-aligned funders and other stakeholders which can help scale the Fund’s impact, including curating, leading and/or facilitating conversations and initiatives with music industry executives

●      In partnership with the Fund’s donors, support the creation of a public communications strategy for the Fund, ensuring that the Fund and the work of its grantee partners is disseminated effectively via various media

Key Qualifications

●      Minimum seven years in philanthropy and strategic grantmaking and/or social investments in social/racial justice and equity, movement building, advocacy and organizing, community or civic engagement, or a similar field

●      Extensive knowledge and experience working in both domestic and international grantmaking

●      Exceptional relationship management skills, with demonstrated experience managing internal and external relationships

●      Demonstrated experience successfully partnering with and working in Black and/or African Diaspora communities

●      Strong project management skills including managing multiple projects, prioritization, and accepting new challenges

●      A creative and direct communicator with excellent public speaking and writing skills, able to communicate effectively in diverse contexts

●      Fluency or high proficiency in Spanish, French, and/or Portuguese a plus

Moore Impact anticipates an annual base salary of at least $150,000 for the Project Director. The Foundation is committed to supporting the staff with a benefits package which presently includes full medical, vacation, sick, and retirement. All benefits are subject to modification at any time.

Moore Impact’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity

We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We employ qualified people without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; ancestry; disability; sexual orientation; pregnancy or breastfeeding; veteran or military status; marital status; civil union or domestic partnership status; arrest record; citizenship; genetic information; gender identity or expression; status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking; or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law.

How To Apply

Please submit all applications to Moore Impact via the email address: support@moorephilanthropy.com with the subject line: WMG/BFF SJF Project Director on or before March 14, 2021. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will commence prior to the application deadline. Your application packet must include: 1) a cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) one brief writing sample of no more than three pages.

The Organization

The LSU Foundation is the primary fundraising entity for academics at LSU. The LSU Foundation’s sole purpose to provide philanthropic support to LSU, which we accomplish through the work of a campus-wide team of frontline development officers and a support team of advancement services, communications and marketing, donor relations, financial and talent management personnel.

The LSU Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that encourages and receives restricted and unrestricted gifts. We also manage most of the investments and serve as trustee for most of the endowed funds and other private assets contributed for the benefit of LSU.

Position Overview

The Senior Director of Development will build and manage a dynamic team of development professionals and cultivate and solicit prospective donors with the potential to contribute principal and major gifts aimed at meeting the strategic goals of the college, university, and Foundation. The Senior Director of Development plays a critical role in catalyzing these transformational efforts and leading by example in productivity.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manages the overall strategic vision of the development office; Manages and supervises the development team
• Maintains a portfolio of major gift prospects and ensures the dean is engaged with high-level donors, prospective donors, and volunteers; Spearheads the strategy for engagement of the Dean’s Advisory Council; Oversees the management of the college’s fundraising effort, including campaign planning and financial reporting; Advise, guide, prepare, and debrief academic and volunteer leaders in carrying out their development responsibilities
• Coordinates development activities and strategies with prospect management, research, communications, and donor relations
• Assists in the communication and coordination of activities with fundraising agencies, including the LSU Foundation, LSU Alumni Association, Tiger Athletic Foundation offices, and outside parties; Works collaboratively with colleagues across campus
• Complete other duties as assigned

Non-essential/marginal position responsibilities 

• Service on intra-campus committees
• Mentorship of nascent professionals to fundraising

Required level/type of experience 

• Experience in major gift work, economic development, or nonprofit fundraising
• A proven track record of securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals
• Exemplary interpersonal skills with a sensitivity to high-net worth audiences
• An appreciation for and understanding of diverse audiences and communities

Preferred abilities

• Impeccable writing, presentation skills, and use of communications and data technologies
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• The ability to self-motivate and work independently
• Attentiveness to detail
• Sensitivity to the needs of diverse constituencies
• A team player with a goal-oriented approach to work
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• The ability to represent the organization in a professional, positive manner
• The ability to develop creative solutions

Required education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Desired Competencies 

• Critical Thinking: Practices objective rather than subjective modes of reasoning and action. Maintains perspective when assessing qualitative and quantitative information. Appropriately challenges and questions common beliefs.
• Timely Decision Making/Judgment:  Demonstrates the ability to make judicious and effective decisions.
• Emotional Intelligence: Identifies and manages the emotions of self and the emotions of others.
• Professionalism: Thinks carefully about the likely effects on others of one’s words, actions, appearance, and mode of behavior.

Work Environment Requirements

• May be required to work extended workdays, evenings, and weekends to meet deadlines
• May be required to travel 35% of the time

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities  

• This position has supervisory responsibilities and is responsible for staff performance management.

How To Apply

Please submit your application via this link: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/465642

The Organization

Pitzer College, a top-ranked liberal arts and sciences college, seeks an experienced, strategic and collaborative leader to serve as its next Vice President for College Advancement and Communications.

Located in Claremont, California, Pitzer College emphasizes environmental and interdisciplinary studies, the arts, humanities and social, behavioral and natural sciences. Pitzer College is part of The Claremont Colleges – a unique consortium of five undergraduate colleges and two graduate institutions. The contiguous campuses share numerous programs and facilities. At Pitzer, students have access to all the resources of a major university while enjoying all the benefits of a liberal arts college experience and its personalized approach to education.

Pitzer College celebrates cultural diversity and intercultural understanding. Students from different socioeconomic, ethnic and geographic backgrounds come to Pitzer from across the globe. In addition to learning from one another, students are encouraged to participate in one of the 46 international exchanges available through Pitzer’s study abroad programs, helping them learn a foreign language and deepening their appreciation of global diversity.

Position Overview

Reporting to President Melvin Oliver, the vice president will serve as the chief officer responsible for leadership and management of the institution’s strategic and integrated vision and plan for college fundraising, advancement, engagement, marketing, and public relations.

As a key member of the president’s senior leadership team, the vice president will participate in strategic planning and work collaboratively with others across the institution to identify and support college priorities, initiatives and opportunities. Superior ability to think strategically at the institutional, departmental and individual prospect levels is of the utmost importance. The college seeks a collaborative, forward-thinking and goal-oriented advancement and communications leader with a robust track record as a major/principal gift fundraiser and manager of a sophisticated advancement operation. The Vice President will be an inspirational team builder with the capacity for embedding advancement best practices within institutional values and aspirations. A bachelor’s degree is required and an advanced degree is preferred.

How To Apply

Candidates should provide, as two separate documents, a resume and a letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in the Leadership Profile, available at wittkieffer.com. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal as early as possible, but no later than April 9, 2021.

For more information, questions or nominations, please contact Pitzer College’s consultants, Alejandra Gillette-Teran, Lisa Meyer and Mercedes Chacón Vance at PZVPAC@wittkieffer.com.

Pitzer College adheres to both the letter and the spirit of Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, or veteran status, in the administration of its admission policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other College-administered programs, and employment policies. Pitzer strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.