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The Organization

Founded in 1923, ACLU SoCal is dedicated to defending and advancing civil liberties and civil rights. ACLU SoCal works in the courts, legislatures and communities to defend the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or national origin. ACLU SoCal has offices in Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire, and Kern County.

Position Overview

The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California (ACLU SoCal) seeks to hire an experienced full-time Individual Giving Manager to manage and engage a portfolio of major gift level donors.

The Individual Giving Manager reports directly to the Deputy Director of Philanthropy (DDP) and works closely with other members of the affiliate and national development departments, as well as with program staff and volunteers. The Individual Giving Manager will manage a portfolio of c3 (Foundation) and c4 (Union) donors and prospects giving annual gifts of $10,000+. In addition, the Individual Giving Manager will manage various aspects of the department’s annual appeal and cultivation activities, and special projects as assigned.

CLASSIFICATION

Full-time, Exempt

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Portfolio & Pipeline Management

• In consultation with the DDP and other members of the Major Gifts team, Development Department, and development colleagues at the National ACLU, as well as with program staff and leadership volunteers, manage a select portfolio of 80-100 major donors and prospects giving annual gifts of $10,000+, including their cultivation, stewardship and solicitation.
• Create individual goals and a comprehensive plan based on research for each person in the portfolio. Perform donor and prospect research.
• Record all interactions and post-meeting reports promptly in database and communicate all aspects of meeting, from set-up to follow-up, to other team members as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate database records for the Leadership and Major Gifts portfolio. Track portfolio activity and progress. Create reports as required by management that accurately reflect portfolio activity and performance.
• Track portfolio activity and progress. Meet portfolio goals including number of donor meetings and meaningful, monthly personalized donor contacts.
• Work with the National ACLU Mid & Major gifts staff to create coordinated strategies on shared donors, and to provide input and guidance on appropriate communications and solicitation methods for donors in their portfolio.
• Coordinate with the Development Department on donor pipeline prospects and management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Donor Relations & Communications

• Support the production of 5-8 cultivation events for all major and leadership donors throughout the year, varying in topics/staff and location to match interests, and maximize outreach.
• Assist in the production of the department’s annual appeal and cultivation calendar.
• Work with the appropriate staff to secure project information and use this information to develop materials directed at individual donors/prospects, such as highly personalized proposals or stewardship reports that detail progress resulting from a gift.
• Assist the department in stewardship of major and leadership donors identify articles and other materials to send donors, reinforcing the importance of their support and our appreciation of their commitment to the ACLU, and share with other staff.
• Stay well-versed in the current work of the ACLU, locally and nationally, and be an effective representative of the organization.

Other

• Participate in the Development team as a cooperative, positive team player.

• Help maintain a positive, respectful, welcoming, and professional environment for employees and volunteers.
• Develop a solid understanding of ACLU’s structure, programs, office protocols, and equipment.
• Attend certain ACLU functions and assist in other ways as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements

·         Minimum of five years of experience working in the nonprofit industry, with at least three years of experience specifically in nonprofit fundraising, including progressive responsibility and a proven record of securing visits with prospective donors, and soliciting, closing, and stewarding mid and major gifts.

·         Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills. Ability to understand and follow many different areas of civil rights work, and to describe many different areas of work in a way that is concise, compelling, and easy to understand for donors and prospective donors.

·         Strong organizational skills. Ability to develop long-term plans, set objectives, and track progress towards achieving objectives. Familiarity with the concepts of moves management preferred.

·         Personal initiative, curiosity about people, and a sense of humor. Friendly, outgoing, and collaborative approach and a strong team-oriented style.

·         Proficiency with office technology and information systems (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and donor databases, preferably Salesforce.

·         Must be available for travel within Southern California and limited travel outside California.

·         Must be available for some weekend and evening responsibilities.

·         Passionate about civil liberties and civil rights. A professional approach and a commitment to a workplace that values and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstances.

BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $76,000 – $86,000. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance for staff members and their eligible dependents; life and long-term disability insurance; 401(k) plan with employer match; ample vacation and sick leave, and thirteen paid holidays.

How To Apply

Please submit resume, cover letter, and writing sample personally prepared by the applicant (NO Phone Calls PLEASE) to jobs@aclusocal.org or mail to:

HR Department—Individual Giving Manager
ACLU of Southern California
1313 W. 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

ACLU of Southern California is committed to developing a culture of diversity, equity, respect, and inclusion and to strive to maintain a workforce that reflects the communities that we serve. The ACLU SoCal is an equal opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable law.  We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and value people of all races, genders (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientations, disabilities, citizenships, ages, religions, and national origins and who have different marital statuses, family caregiving responsibilities, lived experiences with the criminal justice systems, and genetic information.  ACLU SoCal does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of any of these characteristics.

The Organization

Dogwood Health Trust is a $1.5 billion private, health conversion foundation, based in Asheville, North Carolina whose broad mandate is “to dramatically improve the health and well-being of all people and communities of Western North Carolina.” The Trust became operational upon the sale of the assets of Mission Health System to HCA Healthcare in 2018. Dogwood Health Trust seeks to fulfill its mission by addressing what the World Health Organization and other experts call the social determinants of health – factors such as individuals’ early childhood development, education, economic stability, and physical surroundings.

Position Overview

Do you get big things done and create results? Do you thrive on new challenges when there’s no roadmap for where you’re going? Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you want to look back five years from now and know you played a significant role in meaningfully reducing health inequalities? Dogwood Health Trust (DHT) seeks an entrepreneurial Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who loves start-ups and working with high performing teams, has a track record of building strong financial systems from the ground up and getting results, and is passionate about strategically creating and adapting new financial and business models to achieve impact.

A leadership team is forming which is quickly establishing the Foundation as an impactful place and a philanthropic agent for change, and the CFO will be in the middle of the action. You will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play an instrumental role in generating measurable, sustainable change in the health equity and well-being of Western North Carolina residents at the largest healthcare conversion foundation in the United States on a per capita basis. You will work alongside equally talented and motivated colleagues who will be building their own systems, teams, and strategic initiatives from scratch.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in leading transformative projects, for example: participating in the launch of a new company or nonprofit; serving as a key member of a leadership team to create a new product, platform, or service; or achieving breakthrough results against bold objectives such as growth, reach, or impact. You should be comfortable setting and achieving ambitious, quantifiable goals, and be able to document your accomplishments in a clear and compelling fashion.

To steward this dynamic vision, you will need to understand the nuances of public and private funding streams and be adept at guiding decision-making and forecasting around the Trust’s business operations and programmatic opportunities. We will also look to you to be a role model of commitment to social and economic justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an internal atmosphere of innovation, purpose, and excellence consistent with the Trust’s core identity and values.

More information about the Dogwood Health Trust may be found at: http://www.dogwoodhealthtrust.org/.

How To Apply

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: DHT-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.

Dogwood Health Trust is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity.
Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Organization

The GEO community makes the difference between grantmaking as usual and transformational change. We’re more than 6,600 grantmakers working together to turn a hunger for more effective philanthropy into clear pathways for achieving it. We’re cutting through the noise to lift up the practices that matter most to nonprofits and communities.

The GEO community gives grantmakers the opportunity to work with others navigating the same journey to improve. With conferences focused on solving of-the-moment challenges, regular opportunities for peer learning, and publications that lift up best practice and examples from peers, GEO speeds grantmakers’ progress on the road to effectiveness. Four out of five GEO members outpace the field in adopting smarter grantmaking practices. To learn more about how GEO is making faster progress possible, visit www.geofunders.org.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the director of membership/development, the membership/development associate administers the renewal process for GEO’s 600+ member organizations. As the front-line customer service contact for members, the membership/development associate works with members to help them access members-only content and to offer connections to relevant resources. The associate supports GEO’s development efforts, working with the department specialist and director to identify, solicit, nurture and sustain relationships with GEO’s grant funders.

If you were working with us, here are some of the things you would have done last week:

·         Distributed renewal materials to over 60 members using GEO’s renewal software programs and conducted retention efforts with recently renewing members

·         Pulled a report from GEOs Salesforce database detailing which members have outstanding renewals and may need additional outreach

·         Pulled a mailing list and sent invitations to prospective members and funders inviting them to a board-hosted breakfast in New York City

·         Discussed with the director during your weekly check-in about how GEO could offer online payment options for its renewals

·         Responded to an email from a GEO member looking for our latest publication or other resources on supporting nonprofit leadership development

·         Called 10 members with outstanding renewals that have not yet responded to email outreach

·         Reserved an off-site meeting space for the Membership/Development team planning meeting

·         Participated in a conversation with other associates about how GEO’s culture can best support organizational goals around learning and equity

How To Apply

Interested applicants should apply on our jobs page at https://www.geofunders.org/about-us/jobs, a resume and cover letter must be included with your application. We will accept applications until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by February 14, 2020. In your cover letter please address the following:

·         Why are you a good fit for this position?

·         Describe your idea of member/customer satisfaction

·         How you worked with a team to accomplish a goal?

·         What appeals to you about working at GEO?

The Organization

The Wallace Foundation  is an independent, national philanthropy with $1.6 billion in assets based in New York City.  The Foundation – traces its origins back more than half a century to DeWitt and Lila Acheson Wallace, founders of The Reader’s Digest Association. H C Smith Ltd, a retained executive search firm,  is excited to partner with the Wallace Foundation in its search for a Chief Talent and Human Resources Officer.

The Wallace Foundation seeks to improve learning and enrichment for marginalized children and to foster the vitality of the arts for everyone.  In each of its focus areas – arts, education leadership, and learning and enrichment – the Foundation seeks to achieve “dual goals” by simultaneously creating benefits:

·         At the local level through supporting our grantees in delivering and improving

their services to their targeted beneficiaries, and

·         At the national level by identifying and helping to answer one or more significant questions whose answers are not known but which, if known, could help propel progress broadly in the field.

Most of the Foundation’s grantmaking is conducted through initiatives.  These strategic investments are several times larger and longer than is typical for its peer foundations. Using the “Wallace Approach,”   initiatives are designed and based on efforts to understand the context of the fields in which it works.  It funds programmatic work in the field to generate improvements and insights and catalyzes broad impact through the creation and dissemination to practitioners and policy makers of a broad range of accessible and useful studies, reports and tools emanating from the work.

Wallace initiatives are designed and implemented through interdisciplinary teams from program, communications and research units. Teams work collaboratively to create and implement strategies that capture the synergy of its members’ diverse knowledge, skills, experience and ways of thinking. Team members from program, communications and research units are responsible for managing the grants in their respective disciplines and for collectively coordinating the work of grantees across disciplines. The Wallace Foundation has 50 employees in three program units (arts, education leadership, and learning and enrichment), communications, research, grants administration, finance, information technology, investments, legal, human resources and office services.

The Foundation seeks employees who are highly skilled in their professions and derive energy from working collaboratively across disciplines.  Wallace employees need to be able to think analytically, communicate clearly, and work collegially with others from different backgrounds.  The Foundation values the flexibility to adapt to change, a desire to learn, and the ability to work productively both on one’s own and with colleagues inside and outside the foundation.

Position Overview

Chief Talent and Human Resources Officer

The Chief Talent and Human Resources Officer (CTHRO) works closely with and reports directly to the Foundation’s president. The position has two primary areas of focus: i) overall organization development, employee engagement, talent acquisition and management strategies, aiming to create high performance teams that enable the Foundation to achieve its mission within a culture that fully reflects its core values, and ii) the full scope of human resources including performance enhancement, compensation systems, benefits and policies, staffing and day-to-day employee relations. There is one direct report to this position, a human resource

specialist, and the position shares administrative support with the General Counsel. The CTHRO is a member of the Foundations’ senior management team and shares responsibility for overall strategic planning and organizational policy. She/he serves as a liaison to the Governance and Compensation Committee of the Board, and chairs the Administrative Committee, which has responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Foundation’s retirement and deferred compensation plans.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organization, Team, and Individual Growth and Development

·         Leads efforts to engage staff in fostering the culture the Foundation aspires to – fully aligned with the values, including work on diversity, equity and inclusion.

·         Builds on analysis of various data sources (e.g., employee survey, 360 feedback, working groups and other input and feedback) and leads the discussion with the senior management team to design and implement Wallace’s annual organization development plan.

·         Supports directors in identifying the development needs of the teams/units they lead, develops a plan and researches resources to implement the plan, customizes for the team it serves, and provides ongoing support.

·         Designs and oversees processes to support the individual professional development of all staff at the Foundation.

·         Identifies external consultants to support the work – foundation-wide, with teams/units, and with individual employees. Reviews options and approaches with senior management and/or the individual director, develops the scope of work, and monitors for ongoing performance against agreed-upon deliverables.

Talent Acquisition

·         Collaborates with the hiring managers to develop position descriptions that reflect the responsibilities of the positions, qualifications required, and approaches that will attract a robust pool of diverse qualified candidates.

·         Identifies search firms, and with the hiring managers interviews and selects firms with the discipline/field expertise for the positions.  Firms must be capable of identifying and maintaining a robust and diverse candidate pool through to the finalist interviews.

·         Manages and participates in the recruiting process to ensure delivery of high-quality outcomes and timely results.

·         Designs and plays a key role in the onboarding process for all new hires at the Foundation.

Employee Engagement

·         Manages the performance enhancement system. Ensures the design of the annual process for performance feedback and goal-setting supports a developmental focus and is consistent across the Foundation.

·         Ensures Wallace’s policies and practices are competitive with the market, aligns with the values and the culture the Foundation aspires to, and in compliance with federal, state and local legislation and regulations.

·         Recommends changes to the senior management team as necessary.

Compensation and Benefits

The Foundation’s total compensation philosophy is to be competitive in the market so that it can attract, retain and motivate staff working together to advance its mission:

·         Works with the Foundation’s independent compensation consultant to prepare the annual review with the Governance and Compensation Committee of senior management and investment staff, and the review every three years for all staff.

·         Works with the compensation consultant to review design features of the incentive compensation plan for investment staff annually.

·         Manages Wallace’s health and welfare, and retirement plans (including incentive compensation plans for investment staff), ensuring they are competitive with the market, in compliance with legislation and regulations, administered in accordance with plan provisions, with timely and clear communications to staff on changes to build understanding.

·         Engages and manages external consultants, e.g., ERISA counsel, retirement plan investment advisor and benefit brokers to support this work.

·         With the human resource specialist, be a resource to employees and manage the day-to-day operational aspects of human resources.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate as part of a high-performing, integrated, senior management team in a mission-driven, values-based culture, actively contributing across the Foundation to improve how we work together and build trust.

·         Ability to actively contribute across the Foundation to improve working relationships while building trust, respect and a high degree of integrity.

·         A combination of:  The proven ability to design and lead strategic organizational cultural initiatives (in areas such as building high performance teams and diversity, equity and inclusion), and

·         Strong track record of employee relations experience with technical skills to deliver the full scope of excellent day-to-day human resources services to the Foundation staff.

·         Fifteen or more years of substantive experience as a Chief Human Resources Officer or similar role.  Relevant experience would include culture and organization development, and employee benefits and compensation and a reputation for driving HR best practices in organizations.

·         Excellent analytical, conceptual thinking, interpersonal, strategic planning and project management skills.

·         Exceptional listening, written and oral communication skills combined with a sense of humor, poise and presentation capabilities.

·         Experienced in mentoring and coaching employees at all levels of the organization.

HOW TO APPLY
The Wallace Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to maintaining a diverse workplace where differing perspectives are a source of strength. People of color are encouraged to apply.

The Wallace Foundation has retained HC Smith Ltd to conduct this search. All interested candidates are asked to contact Herbert C. Smith, PhD, Founder and President and Rebecca R. Smith, Principal at the following email addresses: hcsmith@hcsmith.com or rebecca@hcsmith.com.

All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

The Organization

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in 79 countries and territories, all 50 United States, and your backyard.  Founded in 1951, our mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.  One of our core values is our commitment to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce.  Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.

Position Overview

Become a force for nature and a healthy planet by joining the Maryland/DC Chapter’s Fundraising Team!  Our work is focused on two areas where our outcomes can have the greatest impact for the residents of Maryland/DC: protecting clean water and tackling climate change. Our efforts span the region, from western Maryland’s Central Appalachian forests to our nation’s capital and beyond to the Chesapeake Bay. The Fundraising Director leads the fundraising team and develops, implements, and manages effective multi-year strategies and plans for the cultivation and solicitation of gift prospects, including corporate, foundation, institutions, and/or individual donors. The Fundraising Director will be a part of the Chapter’s Executive Team indirectly leads a team of six staff and has one direct report, the Fundraising Program Director, who is responsible for all operational matters related to the team. The Fundraising Director is responsible for all team deliverables and fundraising activities and reports directly to the Executive Director. The position is located in Bethesda, MD, although it might be possible to base the position in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities and scope include managing a portfolio of 40 – 75 donors, including donors with the capacity to give over $750,000, once that portfolio is developed, as well as conducting 40 – 75 visits and 120 – 225 moves annually. The annual fundraising goal for the person in this position is $2,000,000 or more, along with a goal for bequest notifications. The Fundraising Director has the financial responsibility for setting and meeting fundraising objectives, evaluating results, and developing corrective strategies; to persuasively convey the mission of TNC to diverse groups important to the organization’s overall prosperity; and to ensure compliance with TNC policies and procedures and external (donor/legal/IRS) requirements; be alert to ethical compliance issues. Besides implementing and leading multiple collaborative and complex projects, directing work of staff, managing budget, setting deadlines, and ensuring accountability, the Fundraising Director maintains confidentiality of frequently sensitive and emotionally charged information, makes decisions that may have program-wide impact, affect staff in non-program areas, and bind the organization financially or legally. This position provides maximum opportunity to act independently; resolves complex issues within scope; directs or participates in negotiations for complex, high profile or sensitive agreements; serves as main point of contact for the fundraising team at board meetings and high-profile trustee engagements, and it requires travel frequently and on short notice, work long hours/days and weekends, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience.

• Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with constituents such as major donors and corporations.

• Experience in asking for and closing gifts of $75,000 or more, including planned gifts.

• Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors.

• Experience working with fundraising principles and practices.

• Experience, coursework, or other training in current and evolving trends in charitable giving, particularly in the areas of capital campaigns, major gifts and planned giving.

With the support of more than one million members, the Conservancy addresses the most pressing threats to people and nature, working in wild places and in human settled areas including cities.  Since its founding in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 119 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide. Through important and strategic partnerships, we are expanding the impact of our work, finding creative ways to pursue our vision of a world where people and nature thrive together, and building long-term relationships with communities and community organizations, government agencies, and commercial businesses. We create partnerships to apply nature-based solutions to both climate change and the meeting of human needs while conserving natural resources at a new scale.

How To Apply

If you are interested in working to save the planet, want to work in a collaborative environment, and like a great benefits package, please submit your cover letter and resume for position number 48461 by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time by February 23rd, 2020.  Please see the full position description and apply at www.nature.org/careers.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all genders with diverse backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military or veteran status or other status protected by law.

The Organization

ABOUT WELLSPRING

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund is a private grantmaking foundation dedicated to advancing the realization of human rights and social and economic justice for all people. Wellspring has offices in New York, NY, and Washington, DC. Wellspring’s work is rooted in respect for the dignity and worth of every human being and is informed by the following beliefs:

·         Social institutions and structures should promote the full realization of human rights and human potential and should be accountable to these ends.

·         The rights of all people are advanced when the rights of the most marginalized and vulnerable peoples are protected.

·         Social justice movements should employ means that are consistent with their ideals and should give agency to the people whose interests they seek to advance.

·         As responsible stewards, we must strive to maximize the impact of our charitable investments.

As a private foundation, Wellspring’s key functions are to conduct research and education tailored to our mission; manage a grantmaking portfolio of various programs, administer grants and monitoring grantee performance; and work to promote the effectiveness of programs that receive donor funding.

Wellspring Philanthropic 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.

Wellspring hires, promotes and retains employees 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.

Position Overview

JOB SUMMARY

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund seeks a Grants Management Assistant. The Grants Management Assistant will work under the direction of the NY-based Deputy Director of Grants Management to collaborate with and provide administrative support to a vibrant GM team of ten, split between New York City and Washington, DC.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Serve as primary coordinator for grantee reports via the Reports inbox and Grantee portal:
•   Receive report submissions, review for legitimacy and accuracy, log in the GM database, and assign review workflows.
• Send reminders regarding upcoming and overdue reports; follow-up with grantees at risk of being block-listed.
•   Respond to inquiries from grantees including requests for reporting templates and requests for extensions that are less than 30 days; elevate requests for longer extensions.
•   Cross reference report inbox emails and online report portal, and update any overlapping of report submissions.
•   Work with GM team and program staff to resolve any reporting questions or issues, and serve as back up reviewer of reports.
• Support Wellspring’s Equivalency Determination program by loading documentation into the grants database, updating status fields, and assisting with periodic reviews of expiration dates and renewals.
•  Provide testing of new releases to GM database, identifying and elevating bugs to the Director or Deputy Director of GM.
•   Assist with contacts management in the GM database, including monthly updates of foreign grantee board members, and grooming of contacts details and roles.
•   Complete monthly scan of system for grants where all requirements have been met, and close them out.
• Contribute to OFAC compliance by running relevant contacts through external database prior to each grant docket.
•   Assist with coordination of meetings, catered meals, and travel for the GM team, as well as the creation of the annual grants calendar and related reminders.
• Take on special projects and other administrative tasks as needed; as time allows support grants management associates with intake of applications and initial screening tasks, including reviewing grantee financial documents.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

•  Above all this role requires a keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills, exceptional judgement and discretion, and proven ability to follow through on a project.
•   The ability to be flexible and solutions-oriented in a fast-paced environment is also essential.
•  You will thrive in this role if you bring a team-oriented approach, an understanding of the value of administrative work, a thirst for learning, and a sense of humor.
•  Comfort with technology required; Experience with relational databases and Microsoft Office important, but teachable.
•  College degree or equivalent experience required; 1-2 years of work experience in a professional office strongly preferred.
•  Spanish proficiency (written and spoken) preferred.
•  Knowledge of digital security (including recognition of phishing/spoofing attempts) a plus.
•  A commitment to continued learning on issues related to race, gender, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is required of all Wellspring staff as we value social justice as an organizational operating principle.

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.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary range:  $50-$55,000 based on experience. Wellspring offers 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). Wellspring also offers other benefits including life insurance, long‐term disability protection, a group 401(k) retirement plan (with an employer match), support for continuing education, up to $5,250 in annual student loan repayment or college savings assistance for qualified dependents and is committed to providing transgender‐inclusive healthcare.

How To Apply

For employment consideration, please submit application to jobs@wpfund.org   Subject Line: “[Your name]— Grants Management Assistant” All applications must include:

·         a resumé;

·         a thoughtful cover letter, including how you became aware of this opportunity (i.e. job portal, referral, etc.) salary requirements (must specify actual amount and range); and a description of your fit for and interest in this role.

The application deadline is February 14, 2020.

The Organization

The Heising-Simons Foundation is a family foundation with offices in Los Altos and San Francisco. The Foundation works with its many partners to advance sustainable solutions in climate and clean energy, enable groundbreaking research in science, enhance the education of our youngest learners, and support human rights for all people. In 2019, the Foundation awarded $115 million. Since its first grant in 2007, the Foundation has awarded more than $500 million.

Position Summary

The Program Associate (PA) provides administrative and program-related support to the Foundation’s Climate & Clean Energy (CCE) Team. The goal of the Foundation’s CCE program is to protect people and the planet from the worst impacts of climate change by cutting pollution and accelerating the transition to a clean energy future. We aim to help make energy clean, affordable, safe, and reliable for all.

The CCE Team is currently staffed by two PAs, two Program Officers (POs), and the Program Director (PD). In 2019, the CCE Team made 60 grants totaling $22M in grant funding. This role will work in partnership with the current and outgoing PAs to provide support to the team’s PD and POs. Although the majority of this role will work with the CCE Team, the PA will also support POs in other program areas as needed.

This position is an opportunity to learn about the fields of climate and clean energy and philanthropy. Candidates are not expected to have experience in all areas listed in the job posting.

The primary responsibilities of the PA are to:

·       Serve as the first point of contact for grantees and grant seekers.

·       Work closely with the Grants Management team to ensure that grantmaking adheres to the Foundation’s grantmaking and contracting policies, procedures, and deadlines.

·       Provide administrative support to the POs and PD, ranging from calendaring to research.

This full-time (37.5 hours per week), nonexempt (hourly) position reports to the PD of the CCE team and is based in our Los Altos, CA office, with at least two days each month in our San Francisco, CA office.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide grants administration support.

·       Regularly update the program’s grantmaking budget.

·       Invite grantees to the Foundation’s grantee portal and offer technical assistance to support the successful completion and submission of grant proposals and reports.

·       Track grant start and end dates, due dates for deliverables and reports, and changes to grant timelines and scopes of work. Ensure team members and grantees are aware of upcoming deadlines.

·       Keep grant files and contacts current by entering and updating grant information.

·       Conduct research to inform the program’s grantmaking, including:

o   Reviewing organizations’ websites for information about their mission, staff, board members, and recent projects or accomplishments.

o   Reviewing organizations’ financials to conduct an initial assessment of financial stability.

o   Reviewing reports, products, and press to gather background information on prospective grantees.

·       Work with team members to draft, format, and proofread written materials for grants, including grant summaries, budgets, and overview memos.

Provide administrative support.

·       Manage calendars and meeting requests daily and make travel and other logistical arrangements, as needed.

·       Arrange and attend meetings and phone/video conferences, and plan logistics of convenings ranging from 2 to 50 attendees.

·       Plan and attend grantee site visits, when team members visit grantees to learn more about their work.

·       Work with team members to draft, format, and proofread materials, including memos, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and other documents.

·       Track and help manage the program’s workflow and deadlines.

·       Support the management of contracts by monitoring expenditures and submitting invoices and authorized expenses to the Director of Finance for payment.

Support the CCE program’s strategy development, learning, and evaluation.

·       Communicate the CCE program’s strategy and grantmaking guidelines to internal colleagues and in external meetings.

·       Communicate the Foundation’s history, values, and programs in external meetings.

·       Support strategic planning activities, including collating historical grants data and other information and contributing to strategies and presentations.

·       Conduct research, analyze data, and prepare reports, as guided by the POs and PD.

·       Track current research, policy changes, and trends in the areas of energy, climate, and philanthropy by reviewing news and professional publications and by attending related conferences, meetings, and other events.

Support the Foundation’s organizational evolution.

·       Help the Foundation promote and maintain environmentally friendly office practices.

·       Pitch-in across the Foundation, as important deadlines or events approach, and participate in Foundation-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion work, internal culture-building, and process-improvement activities and initiatives.

·       Pursue ongoing professional development opportunities and participate in Foundation-wide training sessions.

Requirements

• Relevant work experience providing administrative support or a college degree.
• Interest in climate and clean energy policy.
• Able to manage and prioritize a large volume of tasks and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Able to read, write, and produce professional written materials in English.
• Able to communicate and work with people of different backgrounds internally and externally to achieve shared goals.
• Reliable, resourceful, proactive, and motivated to find creative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Able and willing to quickly learn and use new systems of technology, such as Microsoft Office applications, Salesforce, Zoom, and Box. Experience developing presentations in PowerPoint and maintaining databases is a plus.
• Committed to living the Foundation’s values.

Compensation and Benefits

The target starting salary for this position is $60,000-$70,000, depending on experience.

We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, long term disability, business travel and life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and child care expenses, a 401(k) plan (with a matching contribution of up to 16%), commuting assistance, an employee assistance program (EAP), tuition reimbursement and a generous professional development budget, matching gifts, fitness reimbursements, fertility and adoption assistance, and identity theft protection. In addition, we allow some schedule flexibility and occasional telecommuting, with manager’s approval.

Paid time off includes:

• Vacation Time – starting at 3 weeks per year
• Sick Time – 12 days per year
• Personal Time – 2 days per year
• Family Medical Leave
• Parental Leave
• Holidays

How To Apply

Our success is dependent on our ability to build teams that include people with different experiences who can challenge each other’s assumptions with new perspectives. We encourage people of color, from under-resourced communities, immigrants, LGBTQ+, and others with diverse perspectives and experiences to apply.

Please complete our online application (including a letter of interest and your resume) at: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/231995/The-Heising-Simons-Foundation/Program-Associate-for-Climate-Clean-Energy

The Organization

The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) is in the business of unleashing the power of people to transform their communities in the face of climate change. ISC’s mission is to help communities around the world address environmental, economic, and social challenges to build a better future shaped and shared by all.

Position Overview

ISC seeks a dynamic, visionary President with a strong equity lens who will take the organization to exciting new heights by leveraging a background of executive leadership and management experience, well-honed fundraising, business and partner development skills, experience with and knowledge of scaling organizations, experience with culture change, and above all, a commitment to driving sustainability strategies that embrace equity and inclusion principles, benefiting communities disproportionately affected by climate change and environmental harms.

How To Apply

ISC has exclusively retained The 360 Group of San Francisco to assist with this search.

Please visit http://the360group.us/ISC_PRES_PD.pdf  to review the complete position description, which includes detailed application instructions. No calls, please. Earlier applicants may receive priority consideration. To be considered, The 360 Group encourages all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

The Organization

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund is a private grantmaking foundation dedicated to advancing the realization of human rights and social and economic justice for all people. Wellspring has offices in New York, NY, and Washington, DC. Wellspring’s work is rooted in respect for the dignity and worth of every human being and is informed by the following beliefs:

·        Social institutions and structures should promote the full realization of human rights and human potential and should be accountable to these ends.

·        The rights of all people are advanced when the rights of the most marginalized and vulnerable peoples are protected.

·        Social justice movements should employ means that are consistent with their ideals and should give agency to the people whose interests they seek to advance.

·        As responsible stewards, we must strive to maximize the impact of our charitable investments.

As a private foundation, Wellspring’s key functions are to conduct research and education tailored to our mission; manage a grantmaking portfolio of various programs, administer grants and monitoring grantee performance; and work to promote the effectiveness of programs that receive donor funding.

Wellspring Philanthropic 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.

Wellspring hires, promotes and retains employees 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.

JOB SUMMARY:

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund seeks a Grants Management Assistant. The Grants Management Assistant will work under the direction of the NY-based Deputy Director of Grants Management to collaborate with and provide administrative support to a vibrant GM team of ten, split between New York City and Washington, DC.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

§  Serve as primary coordinator for grantee reports via the Reports inbox and Grantee portal:

o   Receive report submissions, review for legitimacy and accuracy, log in the GM database, and assign review workflows.

o   Send reminders regarding upcoming and overdue reports; follow-up with grantees at risk of being block-listed.

o   Respond to inquiries from grantees including requests for reporting templates and requests for extensions that are less than 30 days; elevate requests for longer extensions.

o   Cross reference report inbox emails and online report portal, and update any overlapping of report submissions.

o   Work with GM team and program staff to resolve any reporting questions or issues, and serve as back up reviewer of reports.

§  Support Wellspring’s Equivalency Determination program by loading documentation into the grants database, updating status fields, and assisting with periodic reviews of expiration dates and renewals.

§  Provide testing of new releases to GM database, identifying and elevating bugs to the Director or Deputy Director of GM.

§  Assist with contacts management in the GM database, including monthly updates of foreign grantee board members, and grooming of contacts details and roles.

§  Complete monthly scan of system for grants where all requirements have been met, and close them out.

§  Contribute to OFAC compliance by running relevant contacts through external database prior to each grant docket.

§  Assist with coordination of meetings, catered meals, and travel for the GM team, as well as the creation of the annual grants calendar and related reminders.

§  Take on special projects and other administrative tasks as needed; as time allows support grants management associates with intake of applications and initial screening tasks, including reviewing grantee financial documents.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

§  Above all this role requires a keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills, exceptional judgement and discretion, and proven ability to follow through on a project.

§  The ability to be flexible and solutions-oriented in a fast-paced environment is also essential.

§  You will thrive in this role if you bring a team-oriented approach, an understanding of the value of administrative work, a thirst for learning, and a sense of humor.

§  Comfort with technology required; Experience with relational databases and Microsoft Office important, but teachable.

§  College degree or equivalent experience required; 1-2 years of work experience in a professional office strongly preferred.

§  Spanish proficiency (written and spoken) preferred.

§  Knowledge of digital security (including recognition of phishing/spoofing attempts) a plus.

§  A commitment to continued learning on issues related to race, gender, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is required of all Wellspring staff as we value social justice as an organizational operating principle.

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.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary range:  $50-$55,000 based on experience. Wellspring offers 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). Wellspring also offers other benefits including life insurance, long‐term disability protection, a group 401(k) retirement plan (with an employer match), support for continuing education, up to $5,250 in annual student loan repayment or college savings assistance for qualified dependents and is committed to providing transgender‐inclusive healthcare.

How To Apply

For employment consideration, please submit application to jobs@wpfund.org   Subject Line: “[Your name]— Grants Management Assistant” All applications must include:

·        a resumé;

·        a thoughtful cover letter, including how you became aware of this opportunity (i.e. job portal, referral, etc.) salary requirements (must specify actual amount and range); and a description of your fit for and interest in this role.

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 February 14, 2020.

About GEO

The GEO community makes the difference between grantmaking as usual and transformational change. We’re more than 6,600 grantmakers working together to turn a hunger for more effective philanthropy into clear pathways for achieving it. We’re cutting through the noise to lift up the practices that matter most to nonprofits and communities.

The GEO community gives grantmakers the opportunity to work with others navigating the same journey to improve. With conferences focused on solving of-the-moment challenges, regular opportunities for peer learning, and publications that lift up best practice and examples from peers, GEO speeds grantmakers’ progress on the road to effectiveness. Four out of five GEO members outpace the field in adopting smarter grantmaking practices. To learn more about how GEO is making faster progress possible, visit www.geofunders.org.

Position Description

The operations associate serves as the first point of contact at GEO as they are the first person guests, members, and vendors encounter when visiting GEO’s DC office or calling in. The operations associate works closely with the Operations Specialist and plays a critical role in our accounting and finance operations as well as handling office management and information technology. The operations associate reports to the Director of Operations.

If you were working with us, here are some of the things you would have done last week:

·         Fielded a member inquiry on using GEO conference room space for their team retreat.

·         Took stock of our laptop inventory to support upcoming onboarding for new hires; coordinate with outsourced IT vendor and Operations Specialist on the scheduling of the new laptop installation.

·         Received, sorted and routed all mail and emails to the info box, making copies of all checks, recording receipt, and routing them to the appropriate approvers.

·         Oversaw the monthly credit card reconciliation process, ensuring all cardholders submitted their expense reports in Concur on time, with all necessary receipts and coding, and prepared and submitted the expense reports for multiple Senior Team members.

·         Scheduled an out of state members meeting for the VP, Programs.

·         Met with Ops Team to discuss an ideal 2019 audit schedule and preparations tasks.

·         Worked with Director of People and Culture to prepare onboarding binder(s) for new hires.

·         Placed a work order with the building to repair broken floor tile.

·         Participated in a conversation with other associates about how GEO’s culture can best support organizational goals

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of AR and AP experience;
• Experience with reconciliation of monthly expense reports and calendaring, preferably for executives within nonprofit or philanthropic organizations
• Minimum of one year of operations and administrative experience in an office environment, including experience troubleshooting IT problems and maintaining office equipment including spotting trends, working with external vendors to resolve issues and project managing IT projects
• Experience working with accounting software systems, preferably Bill.com, Concur platforms, or similar
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and complete multiple types of administrative tasks; strong attention to detail and accuracy; persistent follow-through skills
• Strength in multi-tasking, problem-solving and time management
• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate using multiple avenues to people of diverse backgrounds and work styles
• A basic understanding of how people and organizations change and the ability to be adaptable.
• Strong customer service ethos
• Willingness to support an organization in the midst of cultural transformation to integrate a racial equity lens into its mission

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply on our jobs page at https://www.geofunders.org/about-us/jobs, a resume and cover letter must be included with your application. We will accept applications until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by February 14, 2020. In your cover letter please address the following:

·         Why are you a good fit for this position?

·         Describe your technique in responding to multiple operational requests

·         Tell us about your greatest contribution towards building and maintaining effective processes with an equity lens

·         What appeals to you about working at GEO?