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The Organization

The California Wellness Foundation is a private, independent foundation established in 1992 with a mission to protect and improve the health and wellness of the people of California. As one of the largest health-focused foundations in California, with over $900 million in assets, Cal Wellness is a nationally recognized leader for its strategic core operating support for grantees; public policy grantmaking; and a focus on violence as a public health issue. It is Cal Wellness’ desire to promote equity and level the playing field so that everyone has access to good-paying jobs, healthy and safe neighborhoods, and quality health care services.

The foundation’s current Advancing Wellness grantmaking strategy includes four interrelated portfolios that focus on equitable access to health care; safe and healthy neighborhoods; economic security; and community and organizational leadership. Since its founding, Cal Wellness has awarded nearly 9,000 grants totaling more than $1 billion. As the foundation looks to the future, it is pursuing new and innovative strategies beyond its core grantmaking to advance its mission, including implementation of new technology systems, development of its public affairs capacity, and establishing mission- and program-related investment portfolios.

Cal Wellness has a diverse staff of approximately 40 located in its Los Angeles and Oakland offices and a diverse 11-member Board located throughout the state of California. The foundation’s work underscores a belief that wellness requires social justice, a deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and sustained efforts to eliminate systemic barriers that prevent access to health care, education, employment and safety.

Please visit http://www.calwellness.org for more information.

Position Overview

The Opportunity

The California Wellness Foundation is launching a search for a Program Director to lead the foundation’s work confronting injustices related to race and gender that negatively impact community outcomes and health. The ideal candidate is an experienced social justice leader with deep and relevant content experience who is passionate about engaging directly, deeply and strategically with communities of color to advance equity and justice.

The Program Director will lead the “Leading for Power and Change” portfolio which aims to amplify the voices, leadership, and power of people of color, and other people who have historically been excluded from full participation in civic society. The portfolio will support systems, policy, norms/narrative and capacity-fielding building in the following areas: 1) non-profit sector equity, 2) movement and power-building, and 3) new models that address the social determinants of health and advance equity.

Reporting to the Vice President of Programs, the Program Director will play a key role in shaping the foundation’s grantmaking strategy in collaboration with the foundation’s other Program Directors, Executive Management Committee, President and CEO and the Board of Directors. The Program Director will be a member of a 14-person Programs team, will manage a Program Officer and have the support of a Program Coordinator. The position can be based at the foundation offices in either Los Angeles or Oakland, California. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, work will initially occur remotely.

The Work

Leading for Power and Change

Leading for Power and Change is a newly crafted portfolio based on several of Cal Wellness’ long-standing program areas. The Program Director will have an opportunity to build and shape the way the strategy is implemented, along with colleagues at the foundation.

There is critical work to be done to address the deep-seated and long-standing impacts of institutional, structural and systemic racism. Philanthropy has a critical and unique role to play in better mobilizing and targeting resources to address this inequity, and to better address inequities in its own practices and approaches.

There are a variety of systemic factors at play. There is a pattern of philanthropic neglect and underinvestment in the infrastructure of organizations of color. Foundations are beginning to realize that systemic and progressive change can only be achieved with a robust and strong infrastructure for social change led by people of color. Additionally, there is the need to address longstanding challenges in the nonprofit sector and test innovative and creative new models where social justice is front and center. The COVID-19 crisis only further highlights and exacerbates this with many non-profits facing survival challenges and desperately in need of new operating and revenue models. As such, foundations are being challenged to do more to invest and scale organizations that are most proximate to needs in vulnerable communities and increase support for organizing and power-building strategies.

The overarching goal of Leading for Power and Change portfolio is to amplify the voices, leadership, and power of people of color, and other people who have historically been excluded from full participation in civic society, to improve their community outcomes and health. The portfolio will support efforts in the following areas:

Non-profit Sector Equity. Support for stronger and more resilient organizations that advance equity and justice, with a focus on people of color-led organization.

Movement and Power-building. Support for structure and supports for community mobilization of under-represented communities.

Social Justice Re-Imagined. Support for new models, approaches, and strategies for addressing the social determinants of health and advancing equity.

The Foundation

The California Wellness Foundation is a private, independent foundation established in 1992 with a mission to protect and improve the health and wellness of the people of California. As one of the largest health-focused foundations in California, with over $900 million in assets, Cal Wellness is a nationally recognized leader for its strategic core operating support for grantees; public policy grantmaking; and a focus on violence as a public health issue. It is Cal Wellness’ desire to promote equity and level the playing field so that everyone has access to good-paying jobs, healthy and safe neighborhoods, and quality health care services.

The foundation’s current Advancing Wellness grantmaking strategy includes four interrelated portfolios that focus on equitable access to health care; safe and healthy neighborhoods; economic security; and community and organizational leadership. Since its founding, Cal Wellness has awarded nearly 9,000 grants totaling more than $1 billion. As the foundation looks to the future, it is pursuing new and innovative strategies beyond its core grantmaking to advance its mission, including implementation of new technology systems, development of its public affairs capacity, and establishing mission- and program-related investment portfolios.

Cal Wellness has a diverse staff of approximately 40 located in its Los Angeles and Oakland offices and a diverse 11-member Board located throughout the state of California. The foundation’s work underscores a belief that wellness requires social justice, a deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and sustained efforts to eliminate systemic barriers that prevent access to health care, education, employment and safety.

Please visit http://www.calwellness.org for more information.

Key Responsibilities

Grantmaking and Strategic Planning

Develop, implement and track grantmaking strategies to support the foundation’s mission and goals.

Review and respond to letters of interest and grant proposals and make grant recommendations.

Produce and present written summaries, analyses and recommendations for proposed grants.

Monitor grant progress and portfolios, including participating in discussions and resolving issues with grantees.

Conduct grantee site visits.

Contribute to the team’s development of criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the grantmaking portfolios; review reports and interpret grantmaking results; reach annual grants targets.

Recommend and participate in learning and evaluation activities to guide the evolution of programmatic work.

In partnership with the other Program Directors, identify opportunities for the Foundation’s Women’s Initiatives that are strategically aligned with Leading for Power and Change.

In partnership with Finance and Program colleagues, evaluate the feasibility of alternative forms of capital support for nonprofit organizations and contribute to the foundation’s embrace of program-related investment strategies.

Community Engagement

Serve as a liaison between the foundation and grantees, grantseekers, other foundations, evaluators and policymakers.

Represent the foundation and its work in a variety of venues and to a range of audiences, including philanthropic, governmental, academic and nonprofit groups.

Participate in networks, affinity groups and other external efforts to learn about relevant issues and trends and to advance the foundation’s strategies.

Facilitate and participate in outreach activities and public speaking opportunities.

Internal Responsibilities

Prepare analyses and reports of grants, as well as strategy papers and other written materials, for the Executive Management Committee and the Board of Directors.

Stay informed on trends, activities and effective strategies in the health care, public health and social justice fields.

Obtain, maintain and share a high level of knowledge of effective grantmaking strategies and current thinking in the field of philanthropy.

Manage a budget that ensures good stewardship and efficient use of foundation funds.

Partner with Public Affairs staff to disseminate highlights and lessons learned from grantmaking portfolios.

Participate constructively in ongoing organizational development as a senior leader within the Foundation.

Manage, train and develop a Program Officer.

Travel

Cal Wellness is a statewide and responsive grantmaker. Typically, staff travel throughout California to connect with leaders and communities. Frequent travel for site visits, conferences, meetings and events is required. (Travel will resume once deemed safe, according to public health guidelines and relevant policies at the Foundation.)

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional with deep knowledge of social justice and health equity issues. This person’s background and experience will result in an authentic perspective on the work of the foundation’s grantees and the communities it serves. Internally, as a thought partner, and externally, as an ambassador, the new Program Director will bring a fresh perspective to the work, building upon the knowledge and experience of the existing team and the 25-year legacy of Cal Wellness as a courageous leader in philanthropy.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with, or able to quickly learn, the operations of a private grantmaking foundation. This individual will demonstrate strong project management skills, a high level of flexibility and superb written and oral communications skills. Ideal attributes will include the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and deep experience working with diverse communities. Intellectual curiosity will lead our new program director to continually learn and develop new skills and knowledge. The individual will be driven to sustain the mission, culture and best interests of Cal Wellness and to live its core values; drive toward innovation; make a difference; contribute to one team and show courage.

Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership and relevant senior-level experience in the philanthropic, private, public and/or nonprofit sectors.

Expertise and experience in community organizing, advocacy, public health, public policy, social work, urban planning, medicine or a related field.

Prior experience managing and mentoring a team.

Highly developed skills in program management including strategic planning, project management, financial oversight, impact and evaluation, etc.

Candidates with lived experience in California’s diverse communities is preferred, and candidates that bring lived and/or work experience in rural communities is a plus.

A deep understanding of public health and the philanthropic, public and/or nonprofit sectors; knowledge in one or more of the foundation’s grantmaking areas.

Solid organizational and time-management skills; ability to consistently deliver on established schedules, guidelines, protocols and deadlines.

Excellent analytical, reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Superb written and oral communication skills, including solid presentation and facilitation abilities.

Effective leadership and interpersonal skills that lead to productive relationships with a diverse population of colleagues and associates.

Ability to use discretion and act ethically with respect to sensitive materials and issues; strong sense of integrity.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to use technology in a productive and efficient way.

Compensation and Culture
Salary is competitive and commensurate with background and experience. The starting salary range will be $126,700 to $158,400. The full salary range for the position is $126,700 to $190,100. The benefits package includes a variety of health plans, a generous 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, professional development and educational opportunities, matching gifts, and the opportunity to work at a mission- and values-driven organization. Cal Wellness will consider a modest relocation stipend for candidates located outside of the Los Angeles area or San Francisco Bay Area.

How To Apply

Martha Montag Brown & Associates, LLC has been retained for this search. Interested and qualified candidates should apply by sending a cover letter, resume and salary requirements by email to Martha@marthamontagbrown.com. All correspondence will remain confidential.

Candidates selected for advancement will be asked to participate in several rounds of interviews and complete a writing/presentation assignment. The final offer will be contingent upon background check, inclusive of credit, and professional references. If you require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in our interview process, please let us know.

A Note Regarding COVID-19: Cal Wellness is proceeding with hiring in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Interviews will be conducted utilizing videoconferencing. New staff will be onboarded in a virtual environment. Cal Wellness looks forward to someday returning to it offices in downtown Los Angeles and Oakland and being able to see everyone face-to-face. The California Wellness Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse candidate pool.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to limit the scope of potential work assignments. This is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and duties may differ from those as outlined above.

The Organization

Established in 1968, The Bainum Family Foundation is a private, operating foundation with a mission to improve the quality and availability of resources for children living in poverty. Geographically, the Foundation works primarily in the Washington, D.C. area, but maintains a broader commitment to other communities, both domestically and internationally. The Foundation’s current grantmaking strategy includes three interconnected initiatives: Early Learning, Food Security and School Mental Health. Together with community partners, the Foundation operates and supports high-quality educational programs and services to directly enhance outcomes for children. This is done through a circle of collaboration that includes parents, educators, other funders, nonprofit partners, policymakers, and business and civic leaders.

With more than $600 million in assets, the Foundation is among the largest philanthropic organizations in the state of Maryland.  Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, the Foundation employs 38 dedicated professionals with a rich diversity of backgrounds and content expertise.  Several additional full-time staff and seasonal laborers live on and work for the Bainum Foundation Farm, launched after the Foundation received 263 acres in Virginia from Stewart Bainum’s estate in 2015.  This farm is now integral to the Foundation’s Food Security initiative which works to develop a deeper understanding of root causes and systemic inequities contributing to food insecurity.  In 2019, the Foundation’s operating budget was $25 million.

The Foundation values and maintains a commitment to a diverse workforce and an equitable, inclusive culture.  Reflecting an essential core belief, the Foundation endeavors to center diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of its work, including holistically supporting team members, partners, and the communities being served.

Please visit www.bainumfdn.org for more information.

Position Overview

Under the leadership of David Daniels, appointed CEO and President in November of last year, the Foundation now seeks nominations and applications for a mission-oriented Chief Financial Officer to help steward the next chapter in the Foundation’s journey.  Reporting to the CEO, the new CFO will join a passionate Executive Leadership Team at a pivotal moment in the foundation’s history.  The new CFO will work directly with the CEO, the leadership team, and the Board of Directors to drive changes needed to ensure that the foundation’s financial capabilities, investment portfolio, and programs are aligned and in service of the organization’s mission.  They will also be instrumental in creating a culture of trust and accountability, transparent communication, and continuous improvement and innovation.

For a full position description, please visit: https://nonprofitprofessionals.com/current-searches-all/bainum-cfo

How To Apply

This search is being conducted with assistance from Linh Nguyen, Katherine Jacobs, and Vanita Bhargava of NPAG.  Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), and where you learned of the position should be sent to: Bainum-CFO@nonprofitprofessionals.com  In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.

The Bainum Family Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Organization

Seattle Parks Foundation (SPF) is an amplifying force for philanthropy, planning, and advocacy on behalf of parks and public spaces throughout Seattle and a fiscal sponsor to 80 community partners across the city.  Initially fueled by the energy of civic leaders whose efforts to build a 60-acre “Seattle Commons” in South Lake Union in the mid-1990s, SPF has become a convener of community leaders, donors, and pubic partners working to create thriving, accessible and connected spaces.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Board Chair on behalf of the Board of Directors, the President & CEO, partners with the Board to shape and promote the organizational vision and works with the Board to determine the overarching organizational goals and strategies to achieve that vision; leads the engagement and cultivation of current and future donors to support the key priorities of SPF, engaging in activities across the spectrum of development with a specific

Reporting to the Board Chair on behalf of the Board of Directors, the President & CEO, partners with the Board to shape and promote the organizational vision and works with the Board to determine the overarching organizational goals and strategies to achieve that vision; leads the engagement and cultivation of current and future donors to support the key priorities of SPF, engaging in activities across the spectrum of development with a specific emphasis on working with high-level individual and institutional funders; champions diversity, equity and inclusion as the lens through which to develop, implement and evaluate all work of SPF and creates and sustains an attractive and professionally rewarding work environment for all staff, contractors, and volunteers; develops for the short- and long-term programmatic, operational, and financial success of the organization, articulating and ensuring organizational alignment—internally and externally—with an ever-evolving strategy of community and civic partnership; nurtures positive and collaborative relationships with leadership of public agencies critical to the SPF’s mission, and with city and county elected officials and key members of their teams; and ensures SPF is known, trusted, and relevant in every neighborhood across Seattle.

SPF seeks a proven, accomplished and visionary leader with a passion and drive to enhance and expand access to parks and open space. This values-based individual will bring leadership characterized by unwavering integrity, an ability to garner broad community support, and the ability to lead and execute strategic plans that impact public policy and community development.  Leaders of color and others with extensive experience addressing systemic racism and inequities to promote more just outcomes are encouraged to apply.

A bachelor’s degree is preferred.  Demonstrated leadership and management experience is required.

Anticipated Salary Range of $160,000 – $200,000 plus a competitive benefits package.

To apply, please send a current resume and letter of introduction to Kittleman & Associates, LLC at https://bit.ly/3fPRTlg (click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page).

To learn more about the programs and activities at SPF, please go to the following link:  https://www.seattleparksfoundation.org/.

How To Apply

To apply, please send a current resume and letter of introduction to Kittleman & Associates, LLC at https://bit.ly/3fPRTlg (click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page).

The Organization

ClimateWorks Foundation (CWF) is a global non-governmental organization on a mission to end the climate crisis. We partner with philanthropy, providing funders with comprehensive resources to assess, build, evolve, and execute high-impact climate giving strategies. We do this through a suite of programs and services:

• Global Intelligence: Built on unique datasets, in-house expertise, and global partnerships, we provide insights and guidance on top areas for climate action and philanthropic strategies.
• Global Grantmaking:  We drive innovation and climate solutions that scale.Through our portfolio of global and transnational climate mitigation strategies and grantmaking, we help funders maximize their philanthropic impact.
• Global Collaborations: Climate solutions require unprecedented collective action. We facilitate collaborations that enable funders to increase individual and collective impact.

Position Overview

Job Summary

The Associate Director, Global Intelligence will lead strategy and implementation for ClimateWorks Foundation’s philanthropy-focused analytics. S/He will work under the direction of the Vice President of Global Intelligence and in close partnership with other departments and senior staff.

Job Summary

The Associate Director, Global Intelligence will engage with a variety of funders and other partners to understand their strategies, budgets, and issues that ClimateWorks’ intelligence services can help solve. As such, this is a unique opportunity to represent ClimateWorks both internally and externally and the individual must be professional and comfortable in front of funders and high level partners, and have good judgment and excellent communications skills in dealing with a broad spectrum of stakeholders.

This position will acquire, manage, and analyze data on a range of topics related to climate funding flows to build knowledge, identify investment priorities, and support effective deployment of funding. They will manage junior staff and consultants to support the projects, and work collaboratively with other intelligence asset and product owners across departments to develop a set of compelling, integrated, and clearly positioned products that meet the information needs of key audiences.

Join a growing team focused on equipping philanthropy and the climate community with insights to build and execute transformative climate strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

Includes the following and other duties as assigned:

Steward Data Strategy

• Own and steward implementation of the expanded analytical product strategy for philanthropic data, including collaborations with other departments on the marketing and communications of services to targeted audiences
• Collaborate with other data owners across departments at ClimateWorks to develop an integrated and efficient product and service strategy
• Develop and manage annual workplans and detailed project plans including scope, timelines, and budgets

Manage Data Assets

• Lead the development and ongoing management of an integrated landscape of philanthropic datasets, including managing junior staff and overseeing contractors as needed
• Creatively identify, source, and incorporate new climate- and philanthropy-related datasets as needed to help deliver targeted, data-supported insights to a community of climate funders
• Together with junior staff and contractors, manage specialized database, including assuring impeccable quality of database and outgoing work products
• Oversee and ensure the security and confidentiality of sensitive data

Relationship Management 

• Work directly with senior leaders at ClimateWorks and at other institutions to determine the strategic implications of funding data
• Create strong, positive relationships with internal and external partners to support and grow the ClimateWorks Global Intelligence function
• Respond efficiently to stakeholder requests for information through production of custom analytics, reports, and infographics

Analysis and Data Visualization

• Develop data-supported findings and recommendations relevant to foundations working to end the climate crisis
• Design and manage multifaceted data collection and analysis assignments
• Together with junior staff, manage development of dashboards and presentations using tools including Excel, QlikSense, Tableau, and Salesforce
• Provide real-time analytical support for high level funder discussions
• Prepare briefings, background notes and presentations as needed for the senior leadership team and other climate mitigation funders on assigned topics

Personnel Management

• Supervise one or more staff; proactively nurture staff talent through co-construction and management of performance goals, providing ongoing constructive and formal annual performance feedback, and co-creating and implementing professional development plans

Required Qualifications  

This is a mid-level position including management of staff and contractors. The successful applicant will have the following minimum qualifications:

• Passion and aptitude for creatively applying data to social sector issues. Previous history working in or knowledge of climate-specific issues is a plus but not required.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to lay audiences, including through presentation skills and ability to create compelling data visualizations.
• Experience working in service to broad range of clients and stakeholders. Solutions-focused, collaborative personality.
• Experience leading projects and programs, including independent decision-making, particularly in analytical and customer-facing roles. Experience managing staff a plus.
• Strong analytical and programming skills, including in Excel and in a BI software such as Qlik or Tableau, or demonstrated ability to learn quickly.
• Proficiency or demonstrated ability to learn Salesforce preferred.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills, including strong project management skills.
• Strong writing, editing and communications skills.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Successful candidates will have 8+ years experience deploying a combination of the above skills in a professional setting.
• ClimateWorks Foundation is committed to building a staff that reflects the global community our mission serves. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How To Apply

ClimateWorks Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse candidate pool. The Foundation recognizes diversity as an asset essential to accomplishing its work and views diversity as encompassing differences in race and gender, as well as age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, job skills, education, and geographic location. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

To be considered, please submit your resume and a cover letter expressing your fit for the role to:

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/385a3e876b0f44b39140e3b49fed9885

Submissions received by Friday, August 7th will receive priority

The Organization

At the Colorado Health Foundation, we believe that keeping equity at the heart of our work will lead us to better health. That starts from within, including intentional application of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices that guide how we operate and work in communities across Colorado. For example, our cornerstones are designed to help ensure that:

·       We serve Coloradans who have low income and/or have historically had less power or privilege.

·       We do everything with the intent of creating health equity.

·       We are informed by the community and those we exist to serve.

Position Overview

The SPO will serve on a team that focuses on four of the Foundation’s current priorities, including food access and security, affordable housing, child and adolescent health including school-based solutions and the promotion of physical activity. While the SPO will work across all of the Foundation’s priorities, knowledge and experience in the field of food access and security and food systems is preferred.

Applicants should have an understanding of the low-income communities we exist to serve, including communities of color, immigrants and refugees, LGBTQ, rural communities, and/or neighborhoods or regions that face the greatest health inequities. Ideal candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree and eight years’ experience directly applicable to health philanthropy (or related), deep competency with strategy development and implementation, and project or operations management expertise. Experience in the nonprofit or public sector and experience working in health or related organizations is preferred. Senior Program Officers are actively engaged in their assigned geographic regions and spend a great deal of time in the community, which requires a minimum of 40% travel throughout Colorado.

How To Apply

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual to have a meaningful impact through their professional contributions. Interested candidates may submit their resumes and cover letters on the Colorado Health Foundation’s website (www.coloradohealth.org).

This position closes on August 14, 2020.

The Colorado Health Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

The Organization

Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2) is a vibrant community of hundreds of individuals and families who have joined together to learn about and practice effective giving while pooling their resources and talents to create positive social impact in the Bay Area and beyond. This community comprises more than 200 current Partners and more than 800 alumni Partners who share the belief that working together results in bigger, more meaningful impact than any individual could make alone.

SV2 Partners and their families become more strategic, compassionate, and generous givers and civic leaders. The Grantees and Impact Investees grow into stronger organizations empowered with greater capacity to create significant social impact. Partners select organizations that have high-potential models and are at crucial inflection points in their development, where engagement with SV2 can have a transformative impact on their work and also serve as a signaling effect to other major funders.

Position Overview

The CEO at SV2 will have the distinct privilege of leading an organization operating at one of the most unique and exciting leverage points for impact in the philanthropic ecosystem. SV2 creates and delivers effective program offerings and nurtures a rich philanthropic partnership network in the Bay Area. The organization engages its Partners to guide them as they work to create systemic and transformative change as well as drive innovation through strategic philanthropy to address the most pressing issues of our time.

The CEO will be a transformational leader who will continue to catalyze SV2’s current network of philanthropists and impact investors to more effectively deliver lasting change, and lay the groundwork to attract future generations of Partners to the organization. Collaborating closely with the Board and Staff, the CEO will launch and lead the process to build SV2’s next strategic plan. This will require a visionary leader with entrepreneurial grit in order to identify and capitalize on new avenues for increased impact and reach, but in a manner that balances appetite for innovation with the practicalities of growth and execution. The CEO will also lead SV2 into a post-COVID-19 world and continue to adapt the organization and iterate on its programming to accommodate greater virtual learning, collaboration, and community-building.

How To Apply

To learn more and apply, please visit the position profile on our website: https://waldronhr.com/searches/s-v-2

The Organization

Climate Imperative is driving to win the most important climate policy decisions. Each Climate Imperative policy initiative aims to save at least three billion tons of CO2e cumulatively by 2050. For each initiative, Climate Imperative is building and strengthening a talented, proven team, and backing it up with whatever is needed to win: world-class technical advice, direct support for decision-makers, targeted communications, and/or public support. The decisions targeted by Climate Imperative represent the largest near-term carbon abatement opportunities around the world.

Position Overview

Climate Imperative seeks an Initiative Director, U.S. States Policy to lead Climate Imperative’s state strategy and grantmaking efforts, and serve as part of the Climate Imperative leadership team. The Initiative Director will report to the Executive Director of Climate Imperative. While the organization is headquartered in San Francisco, California, the location of this position is flexible.

How To Apply

Climate Imperative has exclusively retained The 360 Group of San Francisco to assist with this search. Please visit http://the360group.us/CI_ID_PD.pdf  to review the complete position description, which includes detailed application instructions. No calls, please. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; earlier applicants may receive priority consideration. To be considered, The 360 Group encourages all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

The Organization

The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation is seeking a Research and Evaluation Officer to support the College Access and Success Program for immediate hire. The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation is a private grant-making foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. With assets in excess of $3 billion, it is among the largest foundations in the United States. The Foundation’s College Access and Success (CAS) Program enables underserved populations in Nebraska to attend college in-state at no cost. Scholarship support provided by the CAS Program is the Foundation’s longest-standing initiative, reflecting its commitment to equal access to higher education. The Foundation’s other programs support access to family planning services and reproductive choice, in the U.S. and globally.

A hallmark of the Foundation’s culture is to constantly challenge itself and grantees to “think big” while doing so critically and carefully – by questioning, testing, learning, and putting that learning to use. The Foundation has built an environment in which staff are not afraid to fail or change course in light of new information. Moreover, the Foundation approaches investments as partnerships, which they pursue thoughtfully and with humility.

Position Overview

The Research and Evaluation Officer (REO) would be an integral member of the R&E Unit, with a focus on supporting the College Access & Success team program. The Foundation is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion through its programs, collaborations, and research, as well as in the workplace. The REO will conduct technical assessments and study design recommendations; help Programs and grantees formulate research questions and hypotheses; and analyze data in support of programmatic decision-making. Additionally, the R&E Unit is engaged with the Programs to commission expert external evaluators to assess the potential impact of major areas of grant-making. The R&E Unit values diversity and is working to incorporate an equity lens into the way it works internally and externally. The Unit is committed to creating a physical and intellectual environment that is welcoming and values different perspectives and experiences.

The ideal candidate will be committed to ensuring equal access to higher education and creating opportunities for underserved populations. The REO will have expertise/knowledge of higher education systems and one-year post-doctoral or a master’s degree and three years professional experience designing and conducting research and/or evaluation experience in education or a closely related field.

For a full position description, please visit: https://nonprofitprofessionals.com/additional-searches/stbf-reofficercas

How To Apply

The Foundation is conducting this search with assistance from Allison Kupfer Poteet, Cara Pearsall, and Catherine Seneviratne of NPAG. To apply,  please send a detailed cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), and where you learned of the position to: stbfreofficerCAS@nonprofitprofessionals.com.

In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.

The Organization

GHR Foundation is a private philanthropy of service to people and their limitless potential for good. Alongside our partners around the world, we re-imagine what’s possible when pursuing impact on issues related to Children in Families, Education, Alzheimer’s Disease and more.

GHR Foundation is a private philanthropy of service to people and their limitless potential for good. Alongside our partners around the world, we re-imagine what’s possible when pursuing impact on issues related to Children in Families, Education, Alzheimer’s Disease and more.

For more than 50 years, the pioneering design-build legacy of Opus Group founders Gerald and Henrietta Rauenhorst (GHR) has guided our optimistic and transformational philanthropic approach.  We exist to be of service to people and their limitless potential for good.  To achieve GHR’s purpose, we are guided by shared values calling us to lead with love, reimagine what’s possible, partner boldly, navigate and adapt. .  In this way, our external impact extends beyond programmatic funding to influential leadership within philanthropy and across the social sector.  Internally, we nurture an inclusive organizational culture centered around curiosity, courage, and trust that values both the individual and team.

Position Summary

The program associate provides high-quality grants management, program administration and learning practice contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the program department in achieving its impact goals. Program associates are part of a core grants management and learning team and deployed to specific initiatives and projects, both programmatic and operational. The program associate manages multiple projects and deadlines across different teams exhibiting critical thinking, effective communication, sound judgment, and seamless planning and execution. The associate’s work is primarily internal with occasional interaction with grantees and partners.

This position will join the Catholic Schools and Higher Education teams specifically and contribute to other cross-cutting projects.

Reporting and Collaborative Relationships

The program associate has a direct reporting line to the Senior Director, and dotted line to program area lead for Education. The position is highly matrixed and is also expected to take direction from and collaborate with other team members.

Primary Responsibilities

The program associate is responsible for processing and monitoring a portfolio of grants throughout the life cycle from application to closure; managing knowledge and data for assigned initiatives to generate insights in support of strategic review and refinement; providing high-level administrative management of annual work plans and activities for assigned initiatives; and, contributing to strategy, learning, and continuous improvement efforts.  Responsibilities generally include:

Grants management

·         Facilitate and monitor the completion of grantee proposals, reporting and amendments, quantitative and qualitative data capture, and any internal program reporting requirements

·         Perform initial review of grant proposals for compliance and completeness; ensure accurate and complete initial grant record including coding and monitoring & assessment module

·         Inform the structure and documentation of grants, funding guidelines, and application and reporting tools

·         Manage grant data for assigned areas including data collection, reporting, and packaging for multiple audiences; and supporting the development and implementation of tools for data tracking and analysis, both internal and with grantees as appropriate

·         Support and oversee initiative team use of technology and tools to ensure effective and efficient grants and knowledge management

·         Support grantees as needed to improve grant execution, and to resolve questions or potential problems that arise

Program administration

·         Draft and monitor initiative work plans and budgets

·         Initiate regular team meetings in assigned areas and generate agenda to review status of portfolio, coding and compliance, scenario planning, work plans and budget

·         Prepare and coordinate production of materials including draft memos, spreadsheets, reports and presentations; liaise with other team members on assignments; produce high-quality materials with consistent formatting and editing; copy and distribute materials as appropriate

·         Plan, coordinate and manage grantee/stakeholder meetings and events including calendaring, scheduling, logistics, travel and associated communication; manage all pre- and post-event activities to ensure well-coordinated and seamless execution; use technology effectively

·         Monitor and reconcile grant and administrative budgets for assigned areas

·         Support team use of technology and tools through training

Learning practice

·         Draft funding recommendations, and initial review and summary of grantee reports for senior program officer review

·         Conduct initial assessment of proposals identifying strategic alignment, primary learning questions and areas for knowledge sharing for senior program officer review

·         Initiate team meetings and generate agenda to reflect on initiative portfolio, including grant and portfolio review, data and analysis on hand, lessons learned from activities to date, all to generate insights in support of continuous learning and improvements to strategy and process; capture lessons and next steps and incorporate into forward work plans

·         Foster opportunities to gather team, grantee, partner and broader stakeholder feedback; capture and share learning across teams

Qualifications

The program associate has an active curiosity and passion for philanthropy, and a genuine commitment to support a team to ensure customer focus and the achievement of high-quality work.

·         Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years’ experience in relevant field required;

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook software required, with experience generating clear, concise reports and presentations using this software

·         Cross cultural understanding and commitment to racial equity required.

·         Strong organization and project management skills including the ability to anticipate workflow, handle multiple projects simultaneously, create/request clarity on multiple priorities, take initiative within a collegial work team and accomplish tasks under a deadline

·         Strong analytical skills.  Ability to mine data from proposals/reports and show correlation to strategy.

·         Ability to manage projects and attend to multiple details.

·         Embodies the values of GHR Foundation

·         Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work with, and relate to colleagues, grantees/ perspective grantees and community members at large

·         Experience handling highly confidential matters in an appropriate manner

·         Strong communications skills; ability to write clearly and concisely

·         Experience with Microsoft PowerBI and grant-tracking software (e.g., GivingData) preferred but not required

·         Program development or grant proposal review experience preferred

Working Conditions

This is a typical office environment in which employees use office equipment like personal computers, , copiers, telephones; stand or sit at a desk for long periods of time (2-3) hours; may need to lift and move documents and supplies (not to exceed 25 lbs.); and bend to file or retrieve documents. Occasional local and domestic travel may be required.

GHR is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law for an individual who falls within the jurisdiction of such law.

We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.

How To Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume to jlynch@ghrfoundation.org. Please reference job #722ABFE. Application review will begin August 28.

The Organization

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

The END Fund is the world’s leading collaborative philanthropic investment vehicle dedicated to controlling and eliminating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). NTDs are parasitic and bacterial infectious diseases – including intestinal worms, river blindness, trachoma, schistosomiasis and lymphatic filariasis – that affect over 1.7 billion people globally. The END Fund’s vision is to ensure people can live healthy and prosperous lives free of the risk of NTDs and has set out to accomplish this by:

• Mobilizing and investing resources for maximum impact,
• Advocating for innovative, integrated and cost-effective NTD programs; and
• Facilitating philanthropic and private sector engagement to end these diseases.

By engaging a community of activist-philanthropists and taking a systems approach, the END Fund works in collaboration with governments, local and international NGOs, pharmaceutical companies, and academic partners on the global campaign to control and eliminate the most prevalent NTDs by 2030.

Since our founding in 2012 through 2019, with our partners, the END Fund has provided over 920 million treatments for NTDs worth more than $1 billion. In 2019 alone, we reached more than 121 million people with more than 196 million NTD treatments, representing an almost 10-fold increase from 2012. The END Fund works globally in over 25 countries, with a primary emphasis in Africa. You can read more about the END Fund and our 2019 impact story here.

Position Overview

ABOUT THE END FUND’S INVESTOR RELATION TEAM

The Investor Relations team is the END Fund’s fundraising team. This team is responsible for identifying, mobilizing, and maintaining meaningful and impactful partnerships with END Fund donors to mobilize philanthropic resources that advance the END Fund’s mission to end neglected tropical diseases. Driven by the transformative power of collaborative philanthropy, the team works alongside a consortium of donors and champions to help harness financial resources in support of neglected tropical disease programming in underserved communities.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As the END Fund continues to rapidly scale and strategically diversify its portfolio of NTD investment opportunities, a successful candidate for the Senior Associate Director role on the Investor Relations team will be responsible for managing the full grant life cycle, exceptional relationship management, and execution of multi-year fundraising plans in coordination with the department. The Senior Associate Director will play an integral role in the continued success of the Investor Relations team and thus, the broader organization’s high-level financial goals. This position will report directly to the Senior Director, Investor Relations, but will need to be able to work cross-departmentally across all levels to efficiently deliver on his/her assigned deliverables. The day-to-day of this position is likely to entail extensive writing, proactive and reactive donor cultivation and communication (written and verbal), coordination with other departments to secure programmatic and financial data needed for proposal development and reporting, and participation in interdepartmental meetings to ensure a holistic understanding of the organization’s programs, financials, and impact story. This is an individual contributor position with no direct reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES

Grant Writing & Reporting

• With minimal oversight, manage the full grant cycle of a portfolio of institutional investors (e.g., private philanthropic foundations) from proposal development to report writing.
• Lead donor reporting for a portfolio of restricted and unrestricted institutional investments, including management of reporting timelines, securing templates from the donor, coordinating and communicating cross-departmentally for necessary data inputs, and assembling narratives in a manner consistent with the END Fund’s expected level of quality, accuracy, and professionalism.
• In coordination with the Investor Relations team, respond to new institutional funding opportunities that align with the END Fund’s mission and funding priorities:
  • Spearhead the proposal preparation process by systematically collecting information, determining and enforcing timelines, and fostering cross-team collaboration; drive process for proposals, letters of inquiry, and concept note development
  • Proactively identify grant proposal process inefficiencies and recommend and implement procedural improvements
  • Write evocative, data-driven, and concise grant proposals and develop and produce outreach materials requested by potential and interested donors.
  • Conduct prospecting research as needed in support of new revenue generation opportunities.
• Contribute to the maintenance of donor records in Salesforce for assigned portfolio.

Relationship Management & External Relations

• With minimal oversight, lead relationship management with a portfolio of institutional investors, including answering questions, preparing information as requested, and other cultivation and engagement activities beyond formal reporting requirements, including through email, video calls, and face-to-face meetings.
• Serve as an external ambassador for the END Fund brand by participating in meetings, conferences, and events.
• Travel on behalf of the END Fund up to 10% domestic and/or international.

Cross-departmental Collaboration

• Coordinate with the Finance team on fundraising-related initiatives, including grant spending, revenue recognition, financial reporting, and reconciliation
• In concert with varying actors across the organization – Board Development Committee, Investor Relations team, and other colleagues – engage in the execution of a fundraising plan to secure funding towards the END Fund’s multi-year revenue goals
• Liaise with programs and other END Fund staff to gather information, materials, and updates and translate them into proposals and/or donor reports
• Work closely with the END Fund’s communications team to produce marketing materials and other external communications as needed

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a writing-intensive field, such as (but not limited to) English, communications, journalism, or marketing preferred, but not required; and/or equivalent level of related, transferable experience
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant relationship management and communications (written and verbal) experience, preferably in nonprofit institutional fundraising and grant management with a successful track record of donor relationship management, grant writing, and reporting; knowledge of private foundation grantmaking and corporate giving cultivation strategies a plus
• Exceptional ability to convey complex ideas in a clear, direct, and lively style (both written and verbal)
• Confidence and poise to interact regularly with philanthropic leaders and champions, including those at the executive leadership level, using all forms of communications (e-mail, phone, videoconference and face-to-face interaction)
• A self-starter who works well independently, as well as part of a team, and with minimal oversight; flexibility and comfort navigating shifting and high pressure, deadline-oriented environments; ability to anticipate change and adapt accordingly.
• Familiarity with global health issues, and NTDs specifically, and/or appetite and interest to learn
• Experience with project management tools, such as Asana, G Suite and Salesforce a plus

OUR PHILOSOPHY AND BENEFITS

The END Fund is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. It is our policy and intent that all qualified persons be given full and equal opportunities for employment, training, promotions, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The END Fund offers a competitive compensation package intended to motivate employees to perform at the highest level by acquiring superior skills and competencies to further the progress made to ensure people with neglected tropical diseases can live healthy and prosperous lives. Our philosophy is shaped by the following guidelines 1) understandable, 2) fair and defensible, 3) competitive, and 4) flexible. In addition to providing a competitive salary in the sector, we are proud to offer our employees 100% employer-paid health insurance benefits, 5% retirement contributions (without matching requirement), twelve weeks 100% parental leave, flexible work-from-home arrangements, a healthy annual professional development allowance, and more. Please note that benefits may vary by country of residency.

*In line with the END Fund’s core values, we are equally committed to responding to challenges swiftly and staying flexible with an unwavering dedication to reaching the best and most diverse candidate pool possible to further our mission. While there is a preference for this mid-level, full-time position in New York City, given the social distancing restrictions due to COVID-19, our team is effectively working remotely through at least December 31, 2020. We are looking to on-board a candidate who is a self-starter, thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and is an excellent communicator. The END Fund is open to the possibility of a more formal distributed workforce in the future and thus, strongly encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

How To Apply

Visit  our career page and complete the online application. Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.