Washington, DC

Vice President of Development, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies

The Organization

The Joint Center is a public policy think tank under the leadership of former Obama administration member Spencer Overton that works to improve the socioeconomic status and civic engagement of African Americans. The Joint Center seeks a Director of Development to design a comprehensive fundraising program that advances its short- and long-term strategic goals.

Founded in 1970 to support newly-elected Black officials who were moving from civil rights activism into governance, the Joint Center quickly evolved into America’s Black think tank. It became the policy hub of government officials and public intellectuals concerned about the future of African American communities, such as Maynard Jackson, Shirley Chisholm, John Hope Franklin, Mary Frances Berry, and William Julius Wilson.

Position Overview

Under Spencer Overton’s leadership, the Joint Center has adopted a strategic plan and new programs to renew its relevance to evolving models of work and political engagement in the 21st century. As part of this effort, the Joint Center seeks a Vice President of Development who will deepen relationships with foundations and create a plan that increases giving across multiple channels. Reporting to the President, the Vice President will work in collaboration to help the Joint Center’s reach its strategic goals by 2025.

The Vice President will be enthusiastic about growing a fundraising program and will have particularly confident knowledge of how to expand foundation relationships. A steady leader, the Vice President will know how to inspire enthusiasm in others and how to analyze data to maximize resources. The Vice President’s sophisticated leadership will aid in long-term strategic planning for the Joint Center.

The ideal Vice President of Development will have:

  • Record of success in establishing and executing fundraising goals and strategies, identifying and analyzing challenges, and formulating creative solutions.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of principles and best practices of non-profit fundraising, including design of giving vehicles, basic financial planning, etc.
  • Record of success in establishing and implementing financial goals and strategies, identifying and analyzing challenges, and formulating creative solutions.
  • Record of successfully engaging senior leaders and Board members in the fundraising process.
  • Experience working with corporate and foundation partners and building relationships to increase donations across a variety of giving vehicles.
  • Record of working closely with a chief executive as well as policy and senior strategy teams to develop concept papers and proposals on new areas of work and new areas of interest for funders.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

How To Apply

For more information and to apply, please visit https://driconsulting.com/position/vice-president-of-development-2/.

Bloomington, Indiana

EVP, Development, Indiana University Foundation

The Organization

Founded in 1936, the Indiana University Foundation maximizes private support for Indiana University by fostering lifelong relationships with key stakeholders, providing advancement leadership, and fundraising services for campuses and units across the university. The IU Foundation oversees one of the largest public university endowments in the country, with a market value in excess of $2.4 billion. IU is consistently ranked among the top four of Big Ten universities in annual voluntary support.

Position Overview

The Indiana University Foundation seeks applications for the position of Executive Vice President (EVP), Development, to lead development and fundraising across Indiana University – one of the nation’s most highly ranked research universities.

Reporting directly to the President & CEO of the Indiana University Foundation, this position serves as an executive officer of the Foundation with primary responsibility for leading development and fundraising programs for Indiana University (IU).  As a senior development officer, this role works in collaboration with development and academic leaders across the university to provide fundraising leadership and direction.  The EVP will implement initiatives that build life-long relationships with donors and enhance the performance of university development partners, working in concert with IU Foundation’s strategic plan.  The EVP will develop and nurture effective working relationships with academic unit leaders and fundraising staff across all seven IU campuses. The EVP is expected to cultivate an innovative, nimble and high-performing organization that promotes diversity and inclusiveness among staff and volunteers.

Education and Experience Required

•       A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is highly preferred.

•       Minimum of 10 years’ experience in fundraising and minimum 7 years’ management experience at a Director level or higher.

Qualifications and Characteristics

•       Prior leadership experience in a large, complex higher-education environment, including evidence of effective strategic planning and implementation of action plans;

•       Experience working with high-wealth prospects/donors and high profile leaders; prior success in securing principal gift level support;

•       Experience related to all aspects of planning and successfully executing large  fundraising campaigns including working with academic leaders and preparing transformative and complex gift proposals;

•       Experience leading both major gifts officers and development staff not in front-line fundraising positions (e.g., research, donor relations, event management, etc.);

•       Proven analytical skills – proficiency at framing and solving complex problems, proficiency in using large databases (e.g., standard fundraising data) to set goals and identify opportunities for improvement;

•       An understanding of the importance of, and demonstrated success in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion among staff and volunteers;

•       Knowledge of and experience applying basic business and financial tools such as root cause identification, breakeven analyses, and other various approaches of how to assess return on investment and financial impact of development-related spending, etc.;

•       Demonstrated commitment to fostering collaboration across advancement disciplines;

•       Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills including comfort and skill when speaking to large audiences.

How To Apply

Visit https://iufoundation.iu.edu/about/careers/position-description.html to learn more about this position and to submit your application. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis until the posting is removed.

 

We are sensitive to how the COVID- 19 pandemic is impacting work and personal lives, and will offer the upmost flexibility throughout the interview process. As the IU Foundation and much of Indiana University is currently observing a remote environment, initial interviews will likely be conducted via Zoom for the safety and well-being of all involved.

The IU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or veteran status. Women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, veterans and members of other minority or marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Washington, DC

Director of Finance, Wendt Center for Loss and Healing

The Organization

The Wendt Center for Loss and Healing, a non-profit, outpatient mental health center specializing in grief and trauma, is currently seeking an experienced director to join our senior leadership team as Director of Finance.

Primary Function:
Responsible for the financial management of the organization including medical insurance billing. Oversees finance and billing department, risk mitigation and compliance, and as a member of the senior team, provides leadership and financial strategy to the organization.

Position Overview

Responsibilities:

Financial Oversight and Reporting

  • Maintains accounting department in accordance with established internal controls, policies and procedures and GAAP
  • Supervises Senior Accountant and Billing Coordinator
  • Leads the preparation and implementation of organization’s annual operating budget
  • Develops and manages accounting policies and procedures
  • Monitors spending in accordance with budget, working closely with department and program directors of burn rate, spending patters, etc.
  • Tracks agency expenditures and receipts
  • Manages cost accounting and allocations for multiple programs and funders
  • Prepares cash flow projections and recommendations
  • Manages payroll service to assure accuracy/ reliability of payroll and related tax obligations and reporting such as quarterly Tax Form 941
  • Manages preparation of all DC and federal agency returns as required
  • Develops, prepares, and delivers all financial and managerial reports including monthly actual to budget, detail and analysis, board, funder, proposal and payables reports
  • Prepares for and manages the annual audit and federal grant audits when required (A-133)
  • Works closely with front desk administrative staff as well as other Department and Program Directors and managers

Financial Grants Management

  • Works with department and program heads to prepare and implement all budgets for grants and funding proposals
  • Tracks financial reporting requirements for funders and ensures accurate financial reporting and funder compliance
  • Submits monthly and quarterly financial grant reports, back up materials, invoices, etc.

Medical Billing

  • Utilizes and leads work with EMR/ billing software to track and provide useful reports, increase/grow collections, and assist in configuring billing software for maximized utilization
  • Oversees client and insurance billing, maximizing revenue and minimizing claim denials, and improving processes for collections and statements
  • Oversees and maintains contracts and compliance with insurance companies and provider credentialing, negotiates fee for service contracts, manages CAQH and other payer credentialing requirements

Agency Leadership

  • Provides leadership to the organization as an active member of the senior management team
  • Engages in the development and implementation of the Center’s strategic plan
  • Engages in learning and growth activities to improve job and department performance
  • Understands/develops and/or implements policies pertaining to Department functions and effective, ethical financial management
  • Represents Department before Board of Directors
  • Attends Finance Committee and Board meetings and provides status reports
  • Advises Leadership Team and Board on financial issues and ways to maximize financial position
  • Provides oversight for organizational risk management/ liability reduction (liability insurance, etc.)

Qualifications and Attributes:

  • Minimum 10 years non-profit finance experience in the areas of budgeting, managerial financial reporting, and grant reporting and administration required
  • Ability to manage extreme amounts of detail while being strategic required
  • Experience supervising staff required
  • Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheets required
  • Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred
  • Experience with insurance and fee for service billing preferred
  • Experience on a leadership team preferred
  • Ability to demonstrate the Wendt Center values;
    • We believe that healing from life’s worst moments is possible;
    • We express kindness to all; caring and compassion are at the heart of all we do;
    • We practice collaboration and teamwork, recognizing that none of us can do it alone;
    • We strive to be lifelong learners, and actively seek opportunities to expand our personal and professional knowledge.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and uphold the Center’s philosophy and mission

Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience; benefits include paid holiday, vacation and sick time, flexible schedule, 403b, health insurance contribution, life insurance and parking.

Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience; benefits include paid holiday, vacation and sick time, flexible schedule, 403b, health insurance contribution, life insurance and parking.

How To Apply

https://leaderfit.catsone.com/careers/20424-General/jobs/13544549-Director-of-Finance-Wendt-Center-for-Loss-and-Healing/

Minneapolis, MN

Grants Manager, GHR Foundation

The Organization

GHR Foundation is an independent 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 Alzheimer’s Disease prevention, Global Development, and Education

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.  To achieve GHR’s purpose, we are guided by shared values, a well-stewarded strategy and responsible governance.  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 Overview

The Grants Manager is responsible for overseeing comprehensive grants management across GHR and client foundations including  all technical components of grants processing, compliance requirements, payment approval process, and streamlined operations; managing the grants data base including effective and efficient data management and analysis; and providing training across organization generally and program team specifically to provide highest-quality customer service to support an integrated system across the organization.

Supervision and Reporting

The individual supervises the Grants Management Associate, reports to the Senior Director of Operations, and collaborates closely with program officers, program associates and finance/accounting staff.

Comprehensive grants management

·         Develop and implement annual work plan and budget for grants management

·         Design, implement and monitor grants management workflow processes and procedures; oversees the continual improvement of grants management operational systems, processes and policies, and quality assurance processes

·         Work in cooperation with finance to process grant payments and provide reporting needed for compliance and financial statement audits

·         Problem-solve complex grant scenarios; consult/liaise with finance and/or legal counsel

·         Supervise Grants Management team and train and support other team members across the organization, monitor and oversee workload, provide professional development support and planning

·         Maintain top-line knowledge of best practice in the field of grants management and regulatory developments

Grants database administration

·         Design, administer, and maintain grants data base, dashboards, forms, templates, reports, and data structure.

·         Oversee grant workflow processes related to data entry to ensure adequate internal controls and oversees quality control of data to ensure accurate and efficient reporting of grants data.

·         Respond to grant data requests including complex data queries from internal and external audiences, including preparation of data analysis and generation of reports/dashboards and graphic summaries to effectively communicate relevant information

·         Monitor and report on internal grant making metrics, trends, results

·         Conduct internal audits to test compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements

Training and Collaboration

·         Develop comprehensive grants management training content and design across areas of compliance, technology, and processes

·         Develop training and user documentation including checklists, manuals, and other resources

·         Ensure success through varied levels of assessment and feedback, and refine training protocols as necessary

·         Cross-train Grants Management Associate

Experience and Skills

·         7 – 10 years relevant experience (in one or more areas of philanthropy, operations, data management)

·         Commitment to and ability to live into GHR’s values – lead with love; reimagine what is possible; partner, boldly; navigate and adapt

·         Demonstrate curiosity and critical inquiry, and ability to research and tap internal and external networks for new information and insights

·         Extensive experience with database administration and data management. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with technology, requirements development and testing. Experience with GivingData grants management software preferred.

·         Demonstrated customer-service orientation – to proactively problem-solve to seek resolution, and manage pressure-points and balance protocols with user satisfaction

·         Extensive experience in training to use technology both formally and informally.  Ability to effectively assess training needs and to train individuals at all levels of proficiency.

·         Exceptional analytical skills and proficiency in developing reports to substantiate findings and recommendations to management.

·         Proven track record of successful project management and implementation including situation analysis, and plan development and execution.

·         Experience writing, implementing & monitoring policies and procedures with an orientation towards continuous improvement.

·         Ability to work independently and think strategically knowing when to seek guidance

·         Strong diplomatic, problem solving, meeting facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolutions skills. Adept at collaborating with others within a team-based environment

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Advanced proficiency in Excel.

·         Familiarity with private foundation, requirements and processes. Experience with grant-making rules and regulations. Depth of experience in one or more of the following preferred:

o    Expenditure Responsibility/Equivalency Determination/International Grantmaking

o    Direct Charitable Activities

o    Fiscal Sponsors

o    Advocacy

Working Conditions

This is a typical office environment in which employees use office equipment like personal computers, fax machines, 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 domestic travel is required. 

How To Apply

Send cover letter and resume to jlynch@ghrfoundation.org and reference Job#ABFE244. Application review will begin June 22 and remain open until filled.

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.

Washington, DC, USA

Outreach Manager, Internews

The Organization

Internews empowers people worldwide with the trustworthy, high-quality news and information they need to make informed decisions, participate in their communities, and hold power to account. We seek to realize the potential of a digitally connected world: a world in which evidence-based information advances human progress, enables broad opportunity and accountability, and fuels vibrant civic debate.

For more than 35 years, in more than 100 countries, Internews has worked to build healthy media and information environments where they are most needed. We have proudly incubated hundreds of sustainable organizations, bolstered the skills of thousands of media professionals, activists, and citizens, and helped these partners reach millions of people with quality, local information.

Position Overview

GENERAL FUNCTION:

The Outreach Manager supports the Vice President of External Affairs in Internews’ efforts to identify, cultivate and steward individual donors and other partners. The Outreach Manager is responsible for managing and executing strategies for growing unrestricted revenue from Internews’ major donor program, both by identifying new major donors and increasing commitments from existing major donors. This will be done by implementing a major donor cultivation and upgrade program and personally managing a portfolio of major donor prospects. the Outreach Manager will collaborate with the President & CEO, vice presidents, and board members in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors, as appropriate. The Outreach Manager will also support cultivation, solicitation, and/or stewardship activities for other partners, as needed.

Internews’ major gifts program currently raises approximately $250,000 per year; our goal is to increase that to $1 million per year over the next several years.

Internews is a very diverse organization globally. We value the perspectives that result from the inclusivity of different voices, and the foundation of our work is to support free and open communications between all people. We are an organization of dynamic, mission-driven individuals who are passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We are an EEO employer and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for any of our open positions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned:

Planning and Strategy

  • Support the strategic development for augmenting Internews’ existing major gifts program, including identification of major donors, strategies for stewarding and engaging major donors, and activities to maximize retention and increase gift size.
  • Support the development of annual department plans and goals and execute plans to meet stated goals.

 Prospect Identification, Cultivation, Solicitation and Stewardship

  • Understand and expertly articulate Internews’ mission, vision, and funding priorities to donors and prospects.
  • Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors and prospects, including qualifying high-capacity donors on an ongoing basis, forging strong one-to-one relationships, and developing tailored engagement strategies for upgrading key donors and prospects.
  • Leverage board and senior leadership in engaging major donors by offering sound strategy, staffing calls and meetings with prospects, and performing follow-up.
  • Travel (when it is safe to do so) frequently to meet with donors and prospects, documenting information gathered and conducting timely follow-up and regular relationship maintenance.
  • Collaborate with Development & Communications staff to develop or refine presentations, funding requests, reports, impact updates and other donor materials.
  • Support cultivation, solicitation, and/or stewardship activities for other donor/prospect audiences, as needed.
  • Maintain donor interactions in Internews’ Salesforce donor database, major giving activity and results.
  • Keep abreast of relevant industry trends and best practices and share knowledge with others.
  • Other duties supporting overall Development activities as requested.

Fundraising Events*

  • Develop, support, and/or execute cultivation or fundraising events, when necessary.
  • Build on a growing events schedule with a new Internews sub-brand, FilmAid.  In 2019, Internews hosted a successful fundraising event in NYC, with plans to expand such events to LA in 2020.

*Given the challenges presented by COID-19, events will be conducted virtually until it is safe to return to in-person gatherings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Internews is seeking a candidate who has:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values
  • Proven experience cultivating major donors within a nonprofit setting and a track record of securing five figure+ gifts
  • Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven aptitude for forging strong relationships with major donors
  • Experience working collaboratively and effectively with staff, Board members, donors, volunteers and a diverse group of community constituents
  • Demonstrated success and effectiveness in identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, closing, and stewarding prospects and donors of $1,000 and more
  • Proven aptitude for writing compelling funding requests, reports, and other donor stewardship communications
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to independently manage time, multiple projects and competing priorities
  • Ability to travel to meet with donors (when safe to do so)
  • Ability to demonstrate discretion and hold sensitive and personal information about donors in confidence
  • Tech savvy, must be comfortable in managing donor database software, preferably Salesforce
  • Self-starter and a team player
  • Creative thinking with a positive, can-do attitude under pressure
  • Enthusiasm for the power of media and information technologies a big plus

How To Apply

To apply, please submit CV and application through our Careers page.

New York, New York

Director of Communications and Marketing, ABFE

The Organization

ABFE is a membership-based philanthropic organization that advocates for responsive and transformative investments in Black communities. Partnering with foundations, nonprofits and individuals, ABFE provides its members with professional development and technical assistance resources that further the philanthropic sector’s connection and responsiveness to issues of equality, diversity and inclusion. Established in 1971 as the Association of Black Foundation Executives, the all-volunteer organization was credited with many of philanthropy’s early gains in diversity. It since has evolved into a fully staffed, influential network. In 2013, the organization shed its descriptor and adopted the simpler ABFE (ab-fee) to better reflect its broadening membership.

Position Overview

The Director of Communications and Marking serves to serves to advance ABFE’s goals through (1) developing and implementing ABFE’s communication and marketing strategy, (2) distributing and marketing of all projects and campaigns, (2) fostering internal alignment on content, strategy and messaging inter departmentally,  (3) supporting revenue-generation efforts, (4) advancing digital strategy and effective use of technology and (5) supporting the development of training curriculum.

Reports To:                          Vice President of External Affairs

Employment Status:             Exempt Employee, Full-Time

Supervises:                           N/A

Key Outside Relationships:   ABFE Individual and Institutional Members,                                                        Donors, Board Members, allied organizations                                                    and individuals, clients program clients and                                                        vendors

Salary:                                  $100,000

Duties and Responsibilities:

Distribution and Marketing of all ABFE’s programs including  and more

  • Lead the process of refining and promoting the integrated brand.
  • Develop and execute an integrated communications strategy and project plans across all online platforms (web, email, social media, press).
  • Coordinate reprints of ABFE’s reports and other content (including paid reprints).
  • Vet and coordinate all media interviews, and provide coordination support for public appearances and other speaking engagements.
  • Provide training and prepare staff for media interviews, public appearances, meetings, and speaking engagements with messaging and presentation support (e.g., Powerpoint slide review).
  • Produce collateral materials for marketing and fundraising (ex: annual report, brochure, email) in coordination with Development Director
  • Support engagement of the board and advisors in marketing efforts
  • Develop metrics for evaluation of ABFE’s marketing and communications efforts, improving performance, and measuring growth.
  • Manage lists and list-building strategies in coordination with development, membership, and program functions.

Internal Alignment

  • Develop and maintain the ABFE’s brand guide and train staff on key organizational messaging
  • Review all products, support project-planning efforts, and offer recommendations for increased interdepartmental alignment, consistency on framing and messaging, and organizational branding.
  • Share organizational and project-specific talking points with staff to promote alignment on how we talk about who we are and what we do.
  • Notify staff when a major project is released, or when there is a notable ABFE event, and support increased integration of projects inter departmentally.
  • Support the human resources and operations functions with internal communications work as needed.

Community Engagement and Growing Audience

  • Leverage all products and activities past and current to engage and grow the ABFE communities with an emphasis on social media engagement, email marketing, and developing a vibrant web presence.
  • Provide support for overall social media and community engagement efforts, connecting with membership and program teams.
  • Develop and support interdepartmental development of timely new products for community engagement.
  • Monitor news cycle and relevant discussions in the racial and social justice, philanthropy, community. Lead rapid response efforts with the senior leadership team and Director of Membership in reviewing current events, determining when an organizational response is necessary, and managing the next steps (e.g., drafting statements, pitching experts available, re-releasing existing products, support production of new products).
  • Support interdepartmental project-planning in designing interactive products, more visual storytelling, and other methods of engagement.
  • Manage requests for organizational sponsorship of external programs/events
  • Support sustained organizational engagement with movement allies by providing language, assisting with list-building, and leading mass communications.

Support Development & ABFE  Business Plan and Revenue Generation

  • Support Development fundraising appeals and creation of donation pages (e.g., graphics, video, content review, scheduling coordination)
  • Promote ticket sales for the annual conference, webinars, workshops, and other events.
  • Negotiate staff speaking engagement fees when possible.
  • Create merchandise for sale and coordinate sales at events and online.
  • Support the creation of event materials (e.g., invitations, signage) and program development and messaging.
  • Support list segmenting and data analysis for growing our lists of donors and prospective donors, working closely with Data Manager
  • Submit regular reports and funder-specific reports as needed with key metrics (e.g. media hits, social media analytics, web traffic, report downloads).

Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for ABFE’s

  • Demonstrated passion for ABFE’s mission;
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field is required;
  • Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in communications and marketing, preferably in the nonprofit sector with advocacy or racial and social justice organization.
  • Exceptional written, interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to a high level of customer service.
  • Ability to manage multiple high-stake initiatives using effective project management skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines, demonstrating a flexible approach.
  • Driven self-starter who works effectively and efficiently with all colleagues, strategic partners to include senior-level executives and CEOs
  • Experience leading, coaching and training
  • Proficiency in computer and web-based technology skills including database management, word processing, list management, Excel and web-based programs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Travel may be required

How To Apply

Please submit resume and cover letter to hiring@abfe.org by June 30, 2020

the position is part remote/office located on Coatesville, PA

Senior Program Officer, Brandywine Health Foundation

The Organization

The Brandywine Health Foundation is a public charity located in Chester County, PA.

Its mission is to advance a more equitable, resilient, and healthy Greater Coatesville community. Founded in 2001, the Foundation has established a strong community presence through its various roles as a convener, grantmaker, fundraiser, and program administrator. This is an exciting time to join the
Foundation as we seek a new team member to create and implement the foundation’s short-term and long-range strategic goals and change management activities.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Senior Program Officer’s (SPO) primary role in partnership with the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is to align the Foundation’s mission with its business operations through the development and administration of innovative strategies and or initiatives, that meet community
need and demonstrate effective responsive philanthropy in the Greater Coatesville area. The SPO will oversee a portfolio that impacts the Foundation’s future direction in

1) grantmaking;
2) brand identity, and
3) mission aligned special projects.

The SPO will maintain strong connections to programs and development efforts to introduce new partnerships and integrate the Foundation’s strategies across team members and priorities. The SPO will also serve as the primary staff liaison to the Foundation’s Public Relations and Communication, Social Media consultants and engage the Board of Directors frequently under the direction of the CEO.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Oversee the evaluation activities to ensure effective assessment and reporting of organizational impact and implementation.
• Ensure alignment of BHF’s strategic priorities with emerging community needs, philanthropic trends, and best practices.
• Administer the Foundation’s grantmaking and supervise the Strategy Officer.
• Support the Foundation’s Board of Directors and assigned committee(s.)
• Assist with building partnerships and joint initiatives in the Greater Philadelphia region.
• Oversee special pilot projects and work with the CEO to assess and develop mission aligned business initiatives.
• Support fund development efforts through the promotion and execution of fundraising efforts, and proposal writing.
• Play an active role in strengthening and maintaining the Foundation’s overall guiding principles with emphasis on and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

QUALIFICATIONS/ATTRIBUTES:
• A minimum of eight years leadership experience in a nonprofit, for-profit, government, or philanthropy, working on growth, business development, strategy, planning or related issues.
• Experience contributing to the strategic direction of an organization as well as demonstrated record of successful independent management of projects and tactical implementation of work plans.
• Demonstrated strong analytical abilities to determine the Foundation’s current and future needs, industry trends, and how the Brandywine Health Foundation can differentiate itself.
• Demonstrated success in effectively leading staff to develop and implement systems and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of a growing organization.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to represent the organization externally across a wide range of stakeholders and constituencies. Strong community awareness.
• Sense of humor.
• Ability to successfully navigate in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven, and entrepreneurial environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
• Master’s degree required Business/Public Administration, or a related field is strongly desired.

COMPENSATION
Competitive salary and benefits package.

How To Apply

Please submit cover letter and resume to: info@brandywinefoundation.org.

New York. NY

Program Coordinator - Perspective Fund, Wellspring Philanthropic Fund

The Organization
Perspective Fund, an impact focused non-fiction storytelling fund based in New York, is looking for a fulltime Program Coordinator to work closely with and support a growing and dynamic team of four, which currently includes the CEO, two Program Officers and the COO. The Program Coordinator is a key member of the team, and will maximize the Team’s productivity and efficiency by performing and coordinating administrative and grants management tasks, conducting research on relevant issues and organizations, providing strong administrative support, and project management.

Position Overview
General Responsibilities

Administrative & Logistical Support

  • Conduct editorial tasks such as proofreading, fact checking, and referencing for internal and external communications
  • Assist the team with drafting of summaries of grant proposals, and other writing as needed
  • Support the development of external reviews and strategic plans for the program; create presentations and written reports for internal learning
  • Ensure the accuracy and maintenance of the Perspective Fund website
  • As needed, source and manage outside consultants: develop RFPs, solicit proposals, develop work plans, oversee contracts, and ensure high-quality deliverables
  • Effectively manage workflow and processes through communication that is simple, clear, and customized
  • Assist the team with planning and coordinating meetings, travel, workshops, and convenings; make logistical arrangements as needed
  • Research and editing for internal memos and reporting documents
    • Design of report templates, data collection and calculation
    • Conduct media monitoring, collating content about current or prospective grantees and the media impact field at large

Grants Management

  • Help to maintain grant calendars, and coordinating grant processes for the team
  • Serve as the main liaison with Grants Management and ensure accurate and timely data entry across grants management and other operational tools
  • Update and develop the Perspective Fund grants and prospects database
    • Research and create new entries, populate and sort film credit and filmmaker demographic data fields in Airtable
  • Accept new inquiries into the Perspective Fund workflow for evaluation
    • Keep track of submitted inquiries and consider their strengths and weakness for initial reporting; discuss new projects with the program team
  •  Track the development of film projects in progress
    •  Monitor correspondence and maintain a calendar regarding development and release dates for films in progress; watch submitted cuts and note updates in the editorial process
  •  Collect media in Perspective Fund digital asset management system
    •  Upload and sort new video files to RAID and Plex servers

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Qualifications

  •  Minimum 2 years of experience in a professional office environment coordinating basic projects, performing complex scheduling, and writing correspondence
  •  Excellent project management skills
  • Experience in the social justice media impact field, media field in general, or in philanthropy
  •  Familiarity with, and commitment to human rights and social justice issues
  •  Excellent English language writing, synthesizing, editing, and proofreading skills
  •  Excellent organizational, administrative skills, and ability to manage complex tasks, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines
  •  Initiative, resourcefulness and flexibility, and the ability to identify and solve problems
  •  Ability to think critically and analytically
  •  Understands and values social justice, including racial and gender equity as an organizational operating principle – and is committed to continued learning on issues related to race, gender, equity, diversity, and inclusion
  •  Knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office; experience with Airtable a plus
  •  Comfort with financial information, budgets and databases
  •  Ability to handle confidential information with complete discretion
  •  Willingness to learn, be open to new ideas, and have fun
  •  Strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

  •  Experience in a nonprofit grantmaking, advocacy, or social justice environment
  •  General knowledge of impact media
  •  Experience working in a cross-cultural environment
  •  Proficient in a second language a plus

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary range: $50,000 – $60,000 based on experience. We offer a very generous benefits package including payment of 100% of the health insurance premiums for employees (and 80% of the premiums for spouses, domestic partners and qualified family members). We also offer other benefits including life insurance, long‐term disability protection, a group 401(k) retirement plan (with an employer match), support for continuing education, and is committed to providing transgender‐inclusive healthcare.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The team member may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Perspective Fund believes we are strengthened by the diversity of our staff, and welcomes such diversity including race, gender identity or expression, educational attainment, disability, veteran status, and personal experience with the criminal justice system. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, and we strongly encourage people of color and persons with disabilities to apply.

We actively cultivate an institutional culture that reflects the values of respect, equity and inclusion that we seek through our work to amplify in the larger world. We hire, promote and retain interns based on their professional qualifications, demonstrated abilities and work performance, as well as on the degree to which these qualities are required in the employment positions made available by the Foundation’s service needs and business requirements.

All personnel decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, discipline and discharge, are made without discrimination based on any protected characteristic as defined by law, e.g., race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, domestic partner status, veteran or military status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, and prior criminal convictions, as well as educational attainment.

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ABOUT PERSPECTIVE FUND

Mission: Our mission is to foster positive social change by funding and partnering with impact-focused mediamakers and campaigns.

Vision: Our vision is for a more just and equitable world wherein diverse voices are valued and powerful storytelling can achieve its potential to shape, broaden, and bridge perspectives.

Values: Impact is at the center of our work. Our partnerships seek to support an ecosystem of ambitious organizations that embody and pursue impact-oriented storytelling. We welcome risk as an important part of experimentation, learning and progress. Being nimble and applying learnings to an iterative process is fundamental to our strategy. We believe that there is a shared responsibility, between us and our grantees, to maximize the impact potential of the work that we support.

How To Apply

For employment consideration, please submit application to jobs@perspectivefund.org. Subject Line: “[Your name]— “Perspective Fund – Program Coordinator.”

All applications must include:

  1. a resumé;
  2. a cover letter outlining relevant and applicable experience and salary requirements (MUST specify actual amount and range); and
  3. one writing sample that shows your relevant experience in media impact film (in PDF format).

Only applications that include these materials will be reviewed and considered.

No phone calls please.

NOTE: At this time, our preference is that applicants have work authorization to work in the United States. If you need sponsorship for a US work visa, please let us know in your cover letter.

The application deadline is July 15, 2020.

San Francisco, CA, Washington, DC, or remote

Marketing Specialist, Planned Gifts, Earthjustice

The Organization

Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country.  We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.

Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections.  We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment.  Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with offices in Anchorage, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Miami, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, Chicago and Washington, DC, today Earthjustice is an $80 million national nonprofit with over 400 employees.

Position Overview

The Planned Giving department uses a donor-centered approach to attract and secure non-cash, life income and revocable gifts. We serve as the philanthropic planning resource for Earthjustice and all of its supporters.  Our work builds relationships that lead to meaningful and mutually beneficial gifts protecting people and the planet now and for generations to come.

The team is responsible for securing a pipeline of support producing $10-20 million in revenue annually, a doubling of non-cash assets received annually, and a doubling of confirmed legacy society donors. The team solicits gift commitments through wills, trusts, retirement and other estate plans, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, and gifts of complex assets to provide Earthjustice with a source of long-term financial support.

The Marketing Specialist works under the supervision of the Director of Planned Gifts and is an integral part of a growing team.   This position will be responsible for developing and executing multi-channel marketing efforts to increase bequest and other types of planned giving income now and in the future.  Success will be measured in large part by the increased number of inquiries and the rate of conversion to new closed gifts or newly documented existing gifts.  This position requires a self‐starter who is able to work both collaboratively and independently and possesses strong interpersonal skills. The position requires excellent writing and analytical skills, diplomacy and discretion, and the ability to adapt and think creatively and critically. The Specialist must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and be highly detail‐oriented.

Informed by the strategic direction of the Director, he/she/they will draft and edit copy, execute a multi-channel marketing strategy, and prepare targeted mailings. The Specialist designs and implements web-based and electronic messaging, and maintains an updated planned giving website. This position is also responsible for creating and executing communication strategies that directly support the ongoing stewardship of more than 2,000 Evergreen Council members.

He/she/they supervises the work of our third party vendor, Mal Warwick Digital/Planned Giving Strategist in prospecting into a file of 200,000 current or recent donors.  He/she/they maintains ongoing communication and works directly with the entire development team, particularly with Donor Marketing and Engagement, Communications and Outreach and Membership Services teams to maintain alignment on cross-departmental projects.

This position may be based in Earthjustice’s headquarters office in San Francisco, CA or our Washington, DC office or may be based in a remote location.

We will also consider remote candidates from the below locations where we have an established business location: Anchorage, Chicago, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Miami, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, and Bozeman.

Responsibilities:

Marketing and Communications (70%)

  • Oversee the creation and deployment of marketing materials for donor communication through digital and print channels: email, social, digital, and direct mail.
  • Prepare written materials, supporting documents, and impact statements appropriate for planned giving donor communications.
  • With the Director, develop annual plans to increase revenue through phone and electronic communication, mass marketing efforts and social media.
  • Manage planned giving direct mail and e-mail response tracking system.
  • Monitor digital and direct mail analytics, especially conversion of leads to closed gifts, continuously evaluating and optimizing for improved performance.
  • Oversee planned giving website to optimize functionality and integration with other channels; ensure content is updated and accurate.
  • Manage all third party vendor relationships for digital and direct mail efforts.
  • Execute the planned giving marketing and communications plan each fiscal year, to create awareness and help identify new planned giving donors. Seek opportunities to customize the plan for individual schools and programs.
  • Draft and edit gift-planning advertisements for newsletters, mailings, and electronic media, in collaboration with Communications.
  • Manage a comprehensive gift-planning direct mail program for various constituencies.
  • Produce gift-planning copy for other marketing and stewardship needs as they arise.
  • Manage a $150,000 marketing budget, adhering to timelines for creation and dissemination of materials while ensuring that costs are kept within budgeted resources.
  • Develop a system to fulfill promptly and efficiently information requests and inquiries generated through marketing.
  • In close collaboration with the Systems Associate and Development Operations team, analyze marketing data, such as gift planning inquiries by source and types of completed gifts, to measure results and to help improve the effectiveness of gift planning promotional strategies and materials.
  • Research best practices in planned giving marketing; propose new channels, products and delivery methods.
  • Collaborate with other members of the planned giving team; assist with other projects as needed.

Stewardship (30%)

  • Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop new initiatives and strategies to deepen the donor experience for Evergreen Council members.
  • Develop new opportunities that increase the visibility of the Evergreen Council among external and internal constituencies.
  • Manage and expand donor appreciation plan, such as birthday card and Thanksgiving Day card programs.
  • Design and implement a web-based and electronic messaging marketing and stewardship strategy, to take advantage of emerging technology, including consideration of regular e-mail contact with Evergreen Council members.
  • Create donor testimonials for use in publications. Conduct donor interviews, synthesize material to develop compelling content.
  • Liaison with Events team for cultivation and stewardship events.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of marketing or fundraising experience, or Associate’s degree plus a minimum of seven years of relevant experience preferred.
  • Excellent aptitude for learning about planned gifts and effective ways to promote their benefits among various constituent groups
  • Strong written and oral communications skills and a demonstrated ability to produce effective written marketing materials
  • Meticulous attention to detail including excellent attention to data integrity, strong proofreading and copy-editing skills.
  • Strong initiative, self-motivation and flexibility; ability to make sound judgments and independent decisions and work collaboratively as a member of a successful team.
  • Energetic, organized creative professional who is a team player
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and work with grace under pressure.
  • Ability to use effective interpersonal skills, discretion, and diplomacy to work and communicate with a diverse group of people, including donors, volunteers, the public, and staff.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; knowledge of CRM and graphic design software helpful.
  • Background and/or interest in environmental issues preferred.
  • An awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.
  • Ability to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.

Salary is based on experience and location.
Salary range in San Francisco, CA: $77,000 – $85,600
Salary range in Washington, DC: $73,300 – $81,400

Salary range for a remote location varies. Please note in your cover letter where you are located if remote.

We offer a mission and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package including excellent benefits.  Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following materials  online via the Jobvite system:

  • Cover Letter – Please include your location and if it is remote.
  • Resume
  • Writing Sample

Click here to apply: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=oR2kcfw9&s=ABFE

Please, no phone calls, hard copies, or drop-ins. If you’re having technical difficulties submitting your application, reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org

Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position.

For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco:  Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

For positions located within the City of Los Angeles:  We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Downers Grove, IL

Director of Gift Planning, DuPage Foundation

The Organization

Organization Summary:  The DuPage Foundation is DuPage County’s philanthropic leader. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, we receive contributions and bequests from individuals, corporations, organizations, and foundations seeking to make a difference for our community and the causes that matter most to them. We have grown to more than $95 million in assets and awarded more than $45 million in grants to not-for-profits serving the residents of DuPage County and beyond.

Position Overview

Position: Director of Gift Planning

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Supervisor: Vice President for Advancement

Position Summary: The Director of Gift Planning will work closely with the VP for Advancement, other members of staff, and volunteer leaders to create and execute a comprehensive charitable services program emphasizing donor and professional advisor engagement, education, and quality stewardship.

The ideal candidate is a skilled professional with proven success in relationship-building, charitable gift planning, persuasive presentations, project management, and working effectively in teams.  He or she must possess a high degree of initiative, curiosity, and empathy, along with a genuine desire to help others and raise the quality of life throughout DuPage County.

Position Responsibilities:

* Create and execute a comprehensive charitable services program including the setting of annual strategies, metrics, and a proposed budget for outreach, donor and professional advisor engagement, education, marketing, and stewardship in support of the Foundation’s strategic plan.

* Develop resources in support of Foundation programs, initiatives, and giving opportunities, and provide significant support, both strategic and tactical, to developing and implementing fundraising campaigns.

* Serve as a lead contact for new gift inquiries, advise on gift options, answer questions, and close current and deferred gifts.

* Cultivate and steward a robust portfolio of current and prospective donors with a focus on strategies to help them achieve their short- and long-range charitable goals.

* Educate current and prospective donors about charitable giving opportunities and strategies through:
o Personal consultations.
o Leading the creation of digital and print materials to address common questions raised in the gift process and highlight solutions.
o The planning and execution of programs and events focused on charitable gift strategies for audiences such as individuals and families, closely-held business owners, corporations, and professional advisors.

* Cultivate relationships with the professional advisor community (attorneys, wealth advisors, accountants, bank & trust officers, life underwriters, etc.), build their understanding of the Foundation and charitable giving strategies, and obtain referrals through:
o Personal consultations.
o Presentations to professional advisor firms.
o Management of the Foundation’s Professional Advisor Committee and continuing education events.

* Ensure that all gifts, gift policies, and fund agreements comply with federal and state law, government regulations, Community Foundation National Standards, the AFP Donor Bill of Rights, and Foundation policies.

* Keep up-to-date on developments in philanthropy, laws and regulations pertaining to charitable planning, Community Foundation National Standards, and effective charitable giving strategies.

* Perform all administrative duties related to tracking calls, reporting results, and providing proposed budgets, goals, and reports, as requested.

* Lead on or assist with other projects as requested.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 – 10 years’ professional experience in not-for-profit development, trust or financial services, or a related field required. Advanced training or professional certification is preferred (E.g., JD, MBA, CAP®, CFP®, CFRE®, etc.).
* Strong understanding of estate planning and/or income, capital gain, and estate tax issues—preferably consisting of cultivating, soliciting, and closing major (six and seven-figure+) outright and deferred gifts.
* Demonstrated success in building strong rapport and relationships with professional advisors and prospective clients/donors.
* Superior oral and written communication skills with high emotional intelligence and the ability to listen well.
* Must daily exhibit a high degree of initiative and responsibility to manage a variety of projects from start to a successful and timely conclusion.
* Desire to take a proactive role in team efforts, promote collaboration and cooperation among team members, and encourage open communication in multidisciplinary environments.
* Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office suite, relational databases—especially Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT®, and presentation software such as Canva.
* Ability to be an effective ambassador for the Foundation among diverse constituent groups.
* Willingness to occasionally work beyond regular business hours including some evenings and weekends.
* Existing knowledge of the DuPage County community and philanthropic landscape a plus.

How To Apply

To Apply: Email a PDF résumé and cover letter with “Director of Gift Planning Position” in the subject line to Hiring Manager at apply@dupagefoundation.org.  All applications will be considered under the strictest of confidence.  NO CALLS PLEASE.

Hiring Policy:  The DuPage Foundation considers applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.

The DuPage Community Foundation d/b/a DuPage Foundation raises the quality of life throughout DuPage County by fostering philanthropy, connecting donors to area needs, and building community partnerships.

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