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The OrganizationA LITTLE ABOUT US

Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable.  One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.

Position OverviewYOUR POSITION WITH TNC

Become a force for nature and a healthy planet by joining the Maryland/DC Chapter’s Science 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 Development Program Director I is responsible for directing all aspects of two or more key strategic teams or a department within a development program. They will manage wide-ranging efforts in support of development programs. This position reports directly to the Senior Fundraiser.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Development Program Director I will work towards meeting the strategic priorities of the program by developing and managing plans and strategies. They are responsible for ensuring the programmatic work is a collaborative and well-integrated effort within philanthropy and across the organization, including organizing internal communications. They manage vendor relationships, as needed. They reinforce consistency in the organization’s policies and procedures and provide direction related to their relevant field(s). They provide business requirements to develop analyses and reports for the organization’s leadership in support of strategic function. They work with teams to establish and track measures, and lead indicators of progress and success. The Director I provides advice, guidance, and oversees training programs related to specified functions. They will lead diverse activities, develop complex processes, project outcomes, and initiate solutions in order to improve effectiveness. They will serve as team leader for the enhancement of systems and tools used by the team. The Director I leverages constructive and effective relationships with a wide range of people, including senior management, public and private sector colleagues, and partners including financial/legal advisors.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

·   Broad management responsibility for three or more administrative, operations or professional staff, including training, professional development, establishing clear directions, setting “stretch” objectives, and overseeing the execution of day-to-day work.

·   Commit actions and resources in a way that affects public image, and binds the organization financially or legally.

·   Develop and administer budget, evaluate results and develop corrective strategies as needed.

·   Ensure that programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, and financial standards are met and managed for ethical compliance.

·   Implement and direct multiple projects, directing work of staff, managing budget, setting deadlines, and ensuring accountability.

·   Lead new programs/initiatives that will ensure department and organization-wide goals and strategies are achieved.

·   Maintain confidentiality of frequently sensitive and emotionally charged information.

·   Manage strategic initiatives through collaboration with stakeholders in order to enhance performance in accordance with short and long-term objectives.

·   Guide campaign and annual fundraising by setting achievable targets, help to craft and coordinate complex donor strategies and serve as a coordinator and point of contact for external fundraisers (external to the chapter but internal to TNC).

·   Maximum opportunity to act independently, resolves complex issues within program area.

·   May direct or participate in negotiations for complex, high profile or sensitive agreements.

·   Minimize legal risk to the Conservancy and ensure legal compliance with applicable state and local regulations.

·   Responsibility and accountability for meeting strategic goals and objectives.

·   Travel frequently and on short notice, work long hours and weekends.

·   Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

·   Bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience.

·   Experience in planning and delivering budgetary responsibilities.

·   Experience managing and supervising a multidisciplinary team.

·   Experience developing, managing and implementing multiple projects and strategic goals.

·   Experience working across complex organizations.

·   Experience working with cross-functional teams across multiple organizational levels.

·   Experience, coursework, or other training in principles, practices, and procedures of relevant field.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·   Relevant experience with a multi million-dollar campaign(s)

·   Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

·   Effective training skills.

·   Effectively communicates via presentations, conversations, and documents.

·   Experience managing a geographically dispersed team.

·   Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in relevant discipline.

·   Proficiency in synthesizing materials from multiple sources into a coherent and accurate summary.

·   Proficiency in working independently as well as jointly with colleagues on a team.

·   Understanding of best practices in non-profit management.

How To ApplyIf you are interested in working to save the planet, want to work in a collaborative environment, and like a great benefits package then submit your cover letter and resume for position number 47133 by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on January 13th, 2019.  Apply at www.nature.org/careers

The OrganizationThe Ruth Mott Foundation, based in Flint, Michigan, is a non-profit philanthropic organization offering grants and programs that serve the north Flint community in the priority areas of youth, safety, economic opportunity and neighborhoods. The Foundation envisions communities of hope and pride, whose neighborhood environments and urban core are safe, attractive and healthy, enriched by cultural diversity and an engaged citizenry.

The Foundation also owns and operates Applewood: The Charles Stewart Mott Estate. Built in 1916 as a family home and gentleman’s farm, is today a vital community resource open to all from May through October.

Position OverviewVice President of Programs for the Ruth Mott Foundation (Full time)

Job Purpose:

To provide executive leadership and strategic vision for the Foundation’s grantmaking, community engagement, and capacity building programs and their assessment. To partner with the President and assist in the leadership of the senior management team.

Position Responsibilities include:

• Optimizes use of foundation resources by developing and implementing effective grant-making strategies based on community needs and the foundation’s program goals.
• Performs limited duties as a program officer and manages a small grant portfolio.
• Generally functions as second in the chain of command – assists the President in the direction and supervision of the Managers Circle. Directs all staff in the absence of the President.
• Cultivates relationships and partnerships with government, businesses, philanthropic community, community organizations, educational organizations and professional organizations for leveraging foundation grants, developing strategic initiatives, keeping current on community initiatives, and keeping current on developments/best practices in foundation priority areas and the nonprofit sector.
• Oversees the grant application process including proposal review, due diligence, funding recommendations and preparation for materials for trustee approval.
• Oversees all phases of program implementation and evaluation including budgeting, planning, execution, community relations, marketing/communications, etc.
• Leads and assists program officers and other program staff in program planning, design, management and evaluation.
• Works with staff to develop programming at/through the Applewood estate, including convenings, community engagement, technical assistance, special community meetings and events and the foundation’s own annual estate events.
• Works collaboratively with the Learning Officer to direct program evaluations of external grants, foundation-administered programs and strategic initiatives, as well as internal evaluations of program strategies based on established goals.
• Monitors and reports performance against the RMF strategic plan to the President and the Board of Trustees.
• Represents the organization with external audiences as required.
• Prepares reports and materials for the President and members of the Board of Trustees.
• Participates in foundation management/leadership team through participation in weekly “Managers’ Circle” team meetings to discuss management and leadership issues. Leads meetings in instances of the President’s absence.

Qualifications: 

We seek a candidate with integrity, experience in successful grant making and demonstrated strong leadership skills. Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in the liberal arts, social sciences, or a related field. The ideal candidate will:

·         Have a strong commitment to the Foundation’s mission and values.

·         Have a solid understanding of, or direct experience, working collaboratively with individuals from all sectors of the community and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

·         Be a strategic thinker and effective synthesizer of voluminous and complex data.

·         Demonstrate an ability to lead, manage and motivate others.

·         Demonstrate an ability to engage and collaborate with peers and diverse groups.

·         Possess knowledge of the nonprofit sector and business/operational management including finance, administration, human resources, project management and strategic planning.

·         Have excellent writing and verbal presentation skills.

How To ApplyRuth Mott Foundation recruits team members that are as economically, culturally and ethnically diverse as the community we serve. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in all its forms, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To Apply:  Qualified candidates must submit a letter of interest, including salary requirements and a resume to Resumes@ruthmott.org by January 15, 2019.

The OrganizationThe Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant societies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people.

We seek to strengthen the rule of law; respect for human rights, minorities, and a diversity of opinions; democratically elected governments; and a civil society that helps keep government power in check.

We help to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights.

We implement initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent media.

We build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of information.

Working in every part of the world, the Open Society Foundations place a high priority on protecting and improving the lives of people in marginalized communities.

Position OverviewThe U.S. Programs’ Equality team seeks applicants for its Soros Equality Fellowship, which aims to support emerging mid-career professionals who will become long-term innovative leaders influencing the racial justice field. The fellowship award provides individuals with a grant of $100,000 to support production of an innovative racial justice project over the course of 18 months. 

We seek a diverse cohort of applicants, including but not limited to activists, artists, journalists, and organizers, to produce a project with meaningful impact. This approach recognizes the power of individuals to use a variety of tools, from traditional advocacy to the arts, to impact change and uplift the mission and values of an open society.

How To ApplyThose interested in the fellowship should first review the Soros Equality Fellowship application and guidelines. There are three stages to the application and selection process. First, all applicants must submit a full application by the deadline. Second, from the pool of applicants, we will select a group of finalists who will be invited to interview with a selection committee consisting of Open Society Foundations staff and outside experts. Finally, from the pool of finalists, we will select up to 12 individuals to receive fellowship awards.

Completed proposals are due January 10, 2019 (11:59 p.m. EST), and must be submitted online.

Applicants who are uncertain about the parameters of the fellowships guidelines may submit a brief email inquiry to: equality.fellowships@opensocietyfoundations.org. Please do not submit an email inquiry before reviewing the appropriate documents.

Achievement Network (ANet) is a nonprofit dedicated to educational equity. We help schools boost student learning with great teaching that’s grounded in standards, informed by data, and built on the successful practices of educators around the country. Founded in 2005, ANet now serves over 700 schools educating over 230,000 students across the country. Our support has consistently helped our partner schools—both district and charter—achieve breakthrough results for their students.

Position Overview

Director, Foundation Relations

Location: Flexible, National Office (Boston) strongly preferred

Position is available: Immediately

WHO WE ARE

Achievement Network (ANet) is a nonprofit dedicated to educational equity. We help schools boost student learning with great teaching that’s grounded in standards, informed by data, and built on the successful practices of educators around the country. Founded in 2005, ANet now serves over 700 schools educating over 230,000 students across the country. Our support has consistently helped our partner schools—both district and charter—achieve breakthrough results for their students.

ANet has received multiple awards and recognitions, most recently receiving the highest ratings (Tier 1) on our math and ELA formative assessments from the Louisiana Department of Education, the only organization to receive such high marks. We were also named to The NonProfit Time’s “Best Nonprofits to Work For” and in the 2018-19 school year will be launching the Breakthrough Results Fund, a four-year collaboration to prove what’s possible in instructional improvement.

ANet is a dynamic, values driven, team-oriented organization that is committed to the growth and development of all staff members. Individuals who join ANet have the opportunity to join an exceptional team of colleagues committed to helping schools drive excellent teaching and learning by investing in each other and learning together.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced fundraiser with strong writing and project management skills to serve as ANet’s Director, Foundation Relations on our national Business Development & Organizational Effectiveness Team. This Diretor will play a key role in securing roughly $10M per year in funding from philanthropic foundations to support ANet’s work. They will manage complex and highly-detailed project plans, write in a way that sticks, and think strategically about how to reach and effectively communicate with a wide audience.

This person will partner with the Chief Business Development Officer and the CEO to develop grant proposals, ensure we deliver on the milestones in our grants, submit grant reports, build relationships with funders, and manage progress toward ANet’s fundraising goals overall. The Director will also help build and tighten the systems we use to track our philanthropic resources. This role will report to the Chief Business Development Officer.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Create compelling written materials, including grant applications, reports, and presentations

• Conduct research to understand funder objectives, priorities, and requirements, and think strategically about their fit with ANet’s priorities
• Work with our Program Team to understand the strategic projects we are undertaking each year and incorporate those projects into strategic outreach to funders with aligned interests
• Develop content for grant proposals and other “pitch” materials (including materials for site visits by potential funders) based on a strong understanding of ANet’s program and strategy
• Compose grant reports and work with our finance team to track ANet’s expenditure against grant budgets
• Support regular meetings with funders to report on progress through development of presentations and planning of funder interactions

Ensure ANet achieves its fundraising goals

• Oversee tracking our fundraising pipeline, application deadlines, progress against fundraising goals, and reporting requirements
• Use tracking information and knowledge of potential funders to identify strategies to reach our fundraising goals
• Work across teams to ensure that we are completing the projects described in our grant agreements and help project manage key aspects of grant-funded work
• Work with our Finance Team to ensure that our grants budget accurately captures the work associated with managing grant projects
• Empower and equip ANet’s regional leaders to secure local grant funding where appropriate and develop systems that enable efficient, consistent grant proposals in our different geographies
• Run regular check-ins with our CEO and Chief Business Development Officer to ensure we are making progress toward our philanthropic goals

Steward relationships with foundation partners

• Help build relationships with ANet’s funders by regularly connecting them with opportunities to experience our work in action
• Manage requests from funders for information and proactively ensure that our funders are receiving the most important news and information about ANet
• Help cultivate, recognize, and appreciate key donors

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING

In order to be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following:

• You have a passionate commitment to and a sense of urgency for the support of schools, along with a belief that all students can achieve at high levels
• You have a demonstrated ability to write in a compelling manner, with prose that captures the audience’s attention and clearly communicates relevant content
• You are skilled at managing your time, organizing multi-part projects, and collaborating with colleagues across tenure and geography
• You thrive at distilling complex projects that require input from a broad set of collaborators into clear workstreams that can be executed efficiently
• You know how to analyze data and critically examine content developed by others to ensure it is accurate and relevant
• You have a track record of successfully building and stewarding relationships with funders and communicating with them and other key stakeholders in a way that is both humble and persuasive
• You are motivated by working in an environment where we live out our core values daily and are eager to examine personal archetypes and biases while discussing topics related to race, class, and privilege which relate to ANet’s Advance Equity and People Matter values

Ideal candidates may also demonstrate the following preferred qualifications:

• You have five to seven years’ experience in development, including writing grants, managing execution of grants, tracking and reporting on grants, and managing or working with grant budgets
• You bring experience in a high-growth, fast-moving, evolving, multi-site organization
• You have experience with technology platforms related to fundraising with foundations, such as Fluxx, Salesforce, Foundation Center, and others

WHAT WE OFFER

ANet offers highly competitive compensation based on prior experience and qualifications as well as comprehensive benefits in order to best support our people. Benefits we offer include: health, dental and vision insurance where ANet pays 80% of the cost of these benefits for employees and their families/domestic partner; 3 weeks of vacation (4 weeks after two years with ANet); 10 paid holidays with paid days off between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays; a paid floating holiday; paid sick & personal days; paid parental leave; retirement plan options; commuter benefits; tuition reimbursement; flexible spending accounts; short and long-term disability coverage; and basic life and personal accident insurance.

HOW TO APPLY

We are now accepting applications for this position, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, please click on the blue “Apply” button. You will then be prompted to complete a brief application and upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter in which you outline why you are interested in working for ANet and how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.

ANet is committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds and gender identities to apply to our positions.

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The OrganizationThe Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 60 countries, all 50 United States, and your neighborhood. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity; therefore, we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce.  Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.

Position OverviewTNC is looking for a creative, bold, and visionary leader to deepen its relationship with its most valuable constituents: members, donors, and trustees. The Director of Donor Engagement will grow support for TNC’s mission through the key strategic pillars of the Donor Engagement Team: travel, events, storytelling, and community empowerment. This position leads a dynamic team to increase innovative approaches to reach new audiences and deepen engagement with current, new, and potential donors in support of TNC’s mission. The Director of Donor Engagement is responsible for growing and reimagining our portfolio of experiences, and executing them with excellence, to reach new supporters and expand TNC’s reach.

This opportunity is ideal for a highly-motivated, creative, and people-oriented leader interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization.  We value collaborative approaches, diverse perspectives, and encourage innovative ideas and recommendations.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

·   Broad management responsibility for donor engagement team members, including training, professional development, establishing clear directions, setting “stretch” objectives, and overseeing the execution of day-to-day work.

·   Commit actions and resources in a way that affects public image and binds the organization financially or legally.

·   Develop and administer budget, evaluate results and develop corrective strategies as needed.

·   Ensure that programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, and financial standards are met and managed for ethical compliance.

·   Implement and direct multiple projects, directing work of staff, managing budget, setting deadlines, and ensuring accountability.

·   Lead new programs/initiatives that will ensure department and organization-wide goals and strategies are achieved.

·   Maintain confidentiality of frequently sensitive and emotionally charged information.

·   Manage strategic initiatives through stakeholder collaboration to enhance performance in accordance with short and long-term objectives.

·   Maximum opportunity to act independently, resolves complex issues within program area.

·   May direct or participate in negotiations for complex, high profile or sensitive agreements.

·   Minimize legal risk to the Conservancy and ensure legal compliance with applicable state and local regulations.

·   Responsibility and accountability for meeting strategic goals and objectives.

·   Travel frequently and on short notice, work long hours and weekends.

·   Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

·   Bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience.

·   Experience implementing and managing multiple projects and strategic goals.

·   Experience managing and supervising a multidisciplinary team.

·   Experience in planning and delivering budgetary responsibilities.

·   Experience working across complex organizations.

·   Experience working with cross-functional teams across multiple organizational levels.

·   Experience, coursework, or other training in principles, practices, and procedures of donor engagement.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·   Experience working in philanthropy, donor engagement, and/or alumni engagement.

·   Effectively communicates via presentations, conversations, and documents.

·   Experience managing a team in a large, complex organization and/or a geographically dispersed team.

·   Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in relevant discipline.

·   Effective training skills.

·   Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

·   Proficiency in synthesizing materials from multiple sources into a coherent and accurate summary.

·   Proficiency in working independently as well as jointly with colleagues on a team.

·   Understanding of best practices in non-profit management.

How To Applyhttps://www.nature.org/en-us/connect/careers/

The Organization

Our Mission

To empower catalytic communities of emerging leaders to advance fairer, healthier, more inclusive societies.

How the Atlantic Fellows Program Works

Through the global, interconnected Atlantic Fellows programs, Fellows collaborate to understand and address root causes of pressing problems. These include socio-economic and racial inequality; barriers to full participation in democracy; the social determinants of health and access to quality care.

Each of the seven Atlantic Fellows programs is distinct and grounded in its local context. All programs start with a core fellowship experience, bringing  together a cohort of 20 to 30 emerging leaders. All cohorts become part of the Atlantic Fellows’ connected community of changemakers, and receive ongoing support from the Atlantic Institute throughout their careers with opportunities to meet, learn from one another and connect with the global community of Fellows.

Position Overview

Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity (AFRE), a fellowship program working to build just and equitable communities in the United States and South Africa, is growing and seeking nominations and applications for three new positions based in its New York City office: Senior Director of Narrative Strategy, Program Director, and Associate Program Director.

Based at Columbia University in New York City and the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg, AFRE’s fellowship brings together accomplished individuals from diverse backgrounds to incubate new strategies for addressing, dismantling, and transforming the power structures that exist to subjugate black people. The program aspires to build a dynamic and enduring network of transnational, cross-sectoral leaders dedicated to creating the institutions, narratives, and policies that advance racial equity and justice in both countries. AFRE launched its inaugural group of fellows in 2017, with the second cohort beginning in February 2019.

In preparation for the launch of its second cohort of fellows and at a time where dialogue about the importance of racial equity is at the fore, AFRE is expanding its team with three critical roles, briefly outlined below and expanded upon in the following pages:

Senior Director of Narrative Strategy: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Director of Narrative Strategy will serve as an organizational leader in programmatic, operational, and communications strategy to enable AFRE to impact global narratives and support community-based racial justice and equity.

Program Director: Also reporting to the Executive Director, the Program Director will lead ongoing development and improvement of the AFRE fellowship curriculum and be a senior advisor on AFRE’s growth and development. The Director will collaborate closely with teams in the United States and South Africa to oversee successful execution and implementation of the program.

Associate Program Director: The Associate Program Director will report to the Program Director and support the individual development of current and alumni Fellows and execute on key program, operating, and evaluation goals.

Successful candidates for all three roles will have a strong grounding in social justice, particularly related to anti-black oppression, and a deep commitment to transforming the scale, impact, and quality of efforts to advance racial and social equity. The ideal candidates will have a high level of emotional maturity, high tolerance for ambiguity, the ability to adapt quickly to change, and success working effectively in a consensus-driven team environment with persons from diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds – including internationally. All positions are based in New York City and will require international travel.

For a detailed position description, please visit: https://nonprofitprofessionals.com/current-searches-all/afre.

For more information on AFRE, please visit: https://www.atlanticfellows.org/for-racial-equity/.

How To Apply

TO APPLY

This search is being conducted with assistance from Allison Kupfer Poteet, Callie Carroll, and Yuniya Khan of NPAG. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. Please submit application materials separately for all positions you would like to be considered for.  Please apply via the following links through Columbia University:

Senior Director of Narrative Strategy: https://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=173390

Program Director: https://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=173294

Associate Program Director: https://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=173298

Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and strives for authentic inclusion.  AFRE does not discriminate in employment based on any individual’s race, socioeconomic status, national origin, color, disability, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity and encourage all candidates to apply.

NPAG is a national executive search and consulting firm dedicated to serving the mission-driven community. We partner with global mission-driven clients to deliver highly-tailored, innovative, and strategic senior- and executive-level search services.

www.nonprofitprofessionals.com.

The Organization

HISTORY AND MISSION

In 1930, breakfast cereal pioneer Will Keith Kellogg donated $66 million in Kellogg Company stock and other investments “to help people help themselves,” launching the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The Foundation began its work in Michigan, but by the 1940s had expanded its work internationally and was breaking ground in areas such as rural children’s health, “mainstreaming” children with disabilities, and the development of the healthcare profession. By its 50th anniversary, the Foundation was among the world’s largest private philanthropic organizations. Its mission reflects the Foundation’s core priorities of thriving children, working families, and equitable communities, and the dynamic connection between the three.

“The W.K. Kellogg Foundation supports children, families, and communities as they strengthen and create conditions that propel vulnerable children to achieve success as individuals and as contributors to the larger community and society.”

To advance this mission, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation created a framework supported by an innovative matrixed organizational design to prioritize investment decisions and maximize effectiveness toward achieving the desired ends and improvements for children and their families. This new framework supports disciplined choices toward targeted outcomes and stronger alignment across programs. It is a focused and networked approach to strategic programming that relies on close cross-foundation collaboration and agile teams to leverage human capital and knowledge resources to positively impact vulnerable children, families, and communities. Across bodies of work, the foundation implements an array of change-making tools – grantmaking, impact investing, contracting, networking and convenings – to ensure progress. A commitment to racial equity, community engagement and leadership development are woven into each endeavor as essential to the creation of a social context in which all children can thrive, particularly the most vulnerable.

Position Overview

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, a leading national philanthropic force helping communities create the conditions children need to thrive, is seeking nominations and applications for a Program Officer with a focus on Food, Health & Well-Being (FHWB) to strengthen the foundation’s work in Health Equity and Maternal Child Health. In recent years, the foundation has sharpened its focus on improving conditions for vulnerable children, concentrating on three key factors of success and their intersections: education and learning; food, health and well-being; and family economic security. Reporting to the Director of Food, Health & Well-Being, the Program Officers will provide leadership and oversight for execution of programs and policy that strive for positive systemic change within communities to ensure educated, healthy kids and secure families nationally, focusing on the integration of these areas with efforts to transform public health systems to more effectively address racial equity, community engagement, and social determinants of health.

The FHWB team partners closely with community stakeholders and policy makers to co-create a network of organizations working together to support community-based approaches in key areas of maternal and child health, oral health, breastfeeding, and continued access to good food and active living throughout a child’s early development. Programming efforts focus on building food systems infrastructure and providing places for physical activity, supporting equitable maternal and child health services and improving birth outcomes, and advancing health equity to help vulnerable children and families achieve optimal health. The incoming Program Officers will play a key role in building upon and supporting this work, particularly in ways in which those areas intersect with public health systems.

Ideal candidates will have a master’s or terminal degree and substantial work experience in maternal child health and/or health equity at the intersection of public health systems paired with a solid understanding of community engagement in those systems. The new Program Officers will screen and recommend grants for funding; build relationships and coalitions nationally; conduct site visits; and build, manage, and monitor a portfolio of grant programs and a public policy agenda aligned with the foundation’s strategic framework. The Program Officers will build and maintain strong, authentic relationships and act as spokespeople, effectively communicating the foundation’s goal of working with communities to improve the lives of their children. They will have familiarity with public health networks as well as experience developing robust partnerships across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. A deep and comprehensive understanding of program design and development along with local, regional, and national networks of contacts is desired. Successful program officers at the Foundation are holistic, entrepreneurial, and interdisciplinary thinkers with a current understanding of broad social and economic forces affecting communities and families, demonstrated ability to develop and implement programs, and the skill to facilitate authentic, productive dialogue within diverse communities and settings. S/he/they will possess a strong team orientation, the ability to adapt quickly to change, a natural learning orientation, and have demonstrated success working effectively with persons from diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds.

The search is being conducted with assistance from Carolyn Ho and Melinda Hull of NPAG. Please see application instructions at the end of this document.

Food, Health & Well-Being

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation recognizes the vital role food plays in the overall health of an individual, family and community and acknowledges that many children, especially those in vulnerable communities, face disproportionately high barriers to acquiring a healthy start, good nutrition, physical activity and accessible health care in order to thrive in school, work and life. The foundation works to improve the health of mothers and families; to increase breastfeeding rates; to provide innovative, community-based oral health care and to transform food systems so children and families have healthier foods in child care settings, in schools and in their communities.

WKKF believes that its work must focus on community and civic engagement as well as racial equity in order to create real, systemic and lasting change for all children. By addressing the health and well-being of children on a number of interrelated fronts, the foundation seeks to create a set of conditions within communities that support and encourage optimal child development at home, at school, and at play.

Health Equity

The foundation champions the notion that all children deserve the opportunity to thrive. In the spirit of this philosophy, the foundation places particular value on creating environments that advance children’s health given troubling racial disparities impacting vulnerable families in this country. Despite many advances in public health and health care; racial, ethnic and socioeconomic inequities in health outcomes are endemic to communities and a major transformation is needed in how public health entities conduct their business, translate data, work across sectors, engage with community, and explore a broader array of policy options.

There is an opportunity for public health leadership at all levels to guide strategy and development for building the capacity of public health systems to execute approaches that promote health, address root causes, and eliminate inequities in health outcomes for children, families and communities.
In recognizing the critical role that public health systems play in these efforts, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation is increasing its focus on building capacity of public health entities to work across sectors; to engage community as key decision makers to create conditions for health, safety and equity; and to leverage policy vehicles to strengthen public health infrastructure, systems, and approaches. In addition to a comprehensive national analysis of current status, gaps, and trends of public health systems and capacity building activities and the results of these efforts to date, the foundation will support extensive investigations and programming to support this work in WKKF’s priority places. A key strategy to this work will be the engagement of national thought leaders, networks of community partnerships, and selected leaders across sectors engaged in promising efforts. Early energies will involve seeding innovations at international, local, state, and tribal levels to support infrastructure enhancement, capacity building efforts, elevating leadership, creating learning labs to co-create solutions, and disseminating findings.

Today, with a greater understanding of the role of social determinants of health, the impact of structural racism, the importance of community engagement in advancing health outcomes, and the continued evolution of the Affordable Health Care Act and expanded Medicaid coverage, there is an increasing role for the foundation to ensure alignment and strength of its efforts in the context of evolving public health systems.

Maternal and Child Health

Americans have one of the highest infant mortality rates among developed countries, and African American babies are twice as likely to die before their first birthday as are white babies. As part of its larger Food, Health and Well-Being program, the foundation addresses these inequities through the maternal and child health program which supports strategies that promote breastfeeding, healthy food, physical activity and access to quality health care. The maternal and child health program aims to eliminate racial disparities in infant mortality rates, reduce low birthweight and preterm births, and address the social determinants that impact maternal and child health.

The foundation’s broad strategy is designed to address the needs of vulnerable children along a developmental continuum from the prenatal months to early adulthood.

The foundation’s grantmaking in maternal and child health supports national and community-based organizations in providing equitable maternal and child health services, conducting innovative research, and developing best practices with a particular focus on the most vulnerable mothers and children.

Its approach includes a holistic perspective on health that promotes high-quality prenatal care, personal empowerment for mothers, and community support to address the social determinants of health. The program prioritizes cross-sector collaboration to engender the systemic changes necessary to reduce inequities in infant mortality rates and create healthy environments for all children.

For more information, please see the foundation’s Maternal and Child Health webpage.

OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FACING THE PROGRAM OFFICER

The new Program Officers will join an extraordinary team of individuals on the Food, Health and Well-Being team who are passionate about eradicating social disparities and improving health and well-being for all children. While national in scope, all program officers at the foundation are also closely connected to place-based work that spans across Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, New Orleans, Haiti, and Mexico. The Program Officers will lead on-the-ground execution of program and coalition building efforts and engage the following challenges and opportunities:

Support the development and lead the execution of a public health program strategy in collaboration with the Director and other program officers for the Food, Health and Well-Being portfolio. Partner with the Director to develop a vision and strategy and provide leadership and oversight for on-the-ground execution of program efforts. Communicate strategic direction and funding interests to various audiences internal and external to the foundation, and demonstrate flexible, multidisciplinary thinking and an ability to be driven by immediate issues and opportunities found in communities and across issue areas, rather than limiting him or herself to a departmental organization of the foundation’s programs.

Collaborate with and support prospective and existing grantees in developing funding strategies, requests, and plans with a focus on change making relevant to public health policy and advocacy. Provide high-level technical assistance to grantees including conducting site visits and consulting on model development, partnership negotiations, leadership capacity building, and coaching. Maintain strong, authentic relationships with grant seekers and grantees, ensuring understanding of WKKF program direction, goals, and expectations.

Develop and steward partnerships in support of creating new opportunities for healthy children and families. Understand and effectively communicate the foundation’s mission, vision, core values and strategic direction to internal and external groups, including key stakeholders and intermediaries. Cultivate, forge and successfully maintain strategic relationships to leverage participation of other foundations, businesses, governmental agencies, and other key decision makers in alignment with WKKF core values and program interests. Working with key internal and external partners, identify and recommend grantmaking opportunities that leverage WKKF investments for maximum impact in creating healthy environments for vulnerable families.

Create learning communities and collaborative networks among grantees and partners, develop and manage learning and evaluation components for grants, and cultivate a wide breadth and depth of knowledge about trends, practices, and issues relevant to public and community-based health systems and efforts. Work closely with WKKF’s Learning and Impact team to incorporate assessment components into program efforts to measure progress and impact. Document and circulate lessons learned from grant investments, networking meetings, and other foundation-related activities.

Work collaboratively to identify and prioritize the highest value knowledge and learning from the foundation’s grant investments and networking meetings.
Build goodwill and awareness of health issues affecting vulnerable children and families. Contribute ideas for how the foundation’s highest value knowledge and learning could be packaged and disseminated to benefit nonprofit executives, business leaders, government officials, community leaders, parents, and other external stakeholders of the foundation. Serve as a credible, articulate representative and spokesperson for the foundation.

Communicate the program’s strategic direction and funding interests to various audiences, internal and external to the foundation.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be first and foremost committed to the foundation’s mission and will have a current understanding of broad social-economic and systemic forces affecting the health and well-being of children, their families and their communities. S/he/they will have a demonstrated understanding of the necessity of an active pursuit of racial equity through healing efforts and the eradication of structural racism and an established understanding that creating lasting, systemic change in our society requires the engagement of all its members. S/he/they will possess relevant subject matter expertise and work experience in health equity and/or maternal and child health.

While no one person will embody all of the qualities enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes and experiences:

• Master’s or terminal degree in public health or a relevant field is preferred. Preference for significant relevant work experience (8+ years) working within or partnered with public health systems and with strong national networks and contacts. A broad, generalist background with deep and comprehensive understanding of public health systems and financing, program design and development, budgeting and contracts, and community engagement.
• Strong familiarity with health policy landscape and evidence of effective work and technical skills in understanding the role that philanthropy can play in policy developments to sustain program success.
• Current knowledge about trends, movements, and policy development to stimulate appropriate programming directions and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Understanding of broad social and economic forces that affect the health of communities and families and shape programming efforts.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to translate concept into action. An innovation orientation and demonstrated courage to take calculated risks and respond flexibly. A high tolerance for complexity and uncertainty and the ability to adapt quickly to change.
• Capacity to develop and implement impactful programs and effectively communicate conceptual program frameworks to grant-seekers and trustees; deep and comprehensive understanding of program design and development, systems, networking, and community change;
• The knowledge and sensitivity to effectively work with and support vulnerable communities including appreciation for historical context, discernment of relationship nuances and power dynamics, and understanding of social, racial, and ethnic realities;
• Expertise in understanding philanthropy’s role in policy development to sustain program success and the current trends, movements, and best practices in developing policy to advance and magnify philanthropic investment and capitalize on emerging opportunities; representing WKKF to a variety of stakeholders and intermediaries in a credible and influential way and with a selfless manner focusing on values and the greater good;
• Demonstrated success in forging and stewarding partnerships with the private sector, government agencies, foundations, policymakers and stakeholders in health, racial justice and equity, economic development, education, and community organizations in support of children and families;
• Successful experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team and working effectively with persons from diverse cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds; willingness to set aside a personal agenda in favor of organizational and/or community goals and objectives;
• Strong relationship building and communication skills; the ability to have authentic dialogue around sensitive issues including funding priorities, WKKF expectations, and community concerns; highly developed emotional intelligence and active listening skills, and the ability to use interpersonal and political skills in collaborative, diplomatic ways;
• Excellent writing, editing, analytical, and oral communication skills including the ability to collect, review, synthesize, and present information and findings;
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines within designated timeframes, as well as demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities; strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail with the ability to work both independently, take initiative, and contribute ideas for enhancing performance;
• An optimistic outlook and the humor, integrity, and patience necessary to work within a transformative environment; and
• The ability and willingness to travel approximately 50-70% of the time.

How To Apply

APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS
More information about the W.K. Kellogg Foundation may be found at http://www.wkkf.org.

The search is being led by Carolyn Ho and Melinda Hull of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are 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: WKKF-POFHWB@nonprofitprofessionals.com. In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.

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

The Organization

PUBLIC WELFARE FOUNDATION

Position Announcement:
Director of Administration

The Public Welfare Foundation, a private, national grantmaking foundation with assets of approximately $500 million based in Washington, DC, is seeking a Director of Administration to lead its human resources, facilities, and office operations functions. As Director of Administration, you will report to the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer.

About us:
The Public Welfare Foundation supports efforts to advance justice and opportunity for people in need.  These efforts honor the Foundation’s core values of racial equity, economic well-being and fundamental fairness for all. The Foundation looks for strategic points where its funds can make a significant difference and improve lives through policy and system reform that results in transformative change. In its 70-year history, the Foundation has distributed more than $570 million in grants to more than 4,800 organizations. With current assets of approximately $500 million, Public Welfare makes grants nationwide and focuses its grant making in some difficult, and often overlooked, social justice areas where it believes it can serve as a catalyst for reform. Its main programs are Criminal Justice, Youth Justice, and Workers’ Rights. For more information, please visit our web site at www.publicwelfare.org.

Position Overview

About the position:

As Director of Administration, you will lead all aspects of human resources, including talent management, benefits administration, and compliance with statutory and other requirements and best practices. In addition, you will be responsible for overseeing the Foundation’s relationship with its property management and office operations vendors, including risk management and insurance. You will also participate in an internal IT committee.

Your primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

•    Lead the human resources function, including benefits administration, compensation benchmarking, talent management and employee handbook;
•    Manage office operations and risk management functions, including capital and FF&E procurement and business continuity/incident response planning;
•    Supervising the Events Manager, lead the Foundation’s facilities management, including its relationship with the outsourced property management vendor and tenants, and the events/office space rental programs;
•    Participate on internal Information Technology Committee to develop and implement information technology planning and policies.
•    Provide input on the Foundation’s annual operating budget for all line items under purview; review monthly financial statements; prepare long-term outlook for capital projects and fixed asset acquisitions.

Additional skills and qualities we seek in an ideal candidate are:

•    Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a concentration in human resources or business administration.
•    Five years relevant administrative experience required, preferably in a non-profit setting.
•    Extensive knowledge and experience in human resources management, including recruitment and retention, compensation and benefits, and performance assessment.
•    Extensive knowledge of laws and regulations related to employment and benefits issues.
•    Significant experience with property and office facilities management, to include management of physical office space and procurement/maintenance of furniture, fixtures and equipment.
•    Knowledge to create systems to ensure that the Foundation’s offices provide a safe and functional environment in which staff and guests may function on a day-to-day basis.
•    Excellent communication skills and ability to produce work at a high level of accuracy; attention to detail.
•    Ability to multi-task and prioritize work requirements.
•    Solid managerial skills; creativity and innovation in solving problems.
•    Ability to work independently and adaptable to change.

How To Apply

We are an equal opportunity employer with competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Diversity and equal opportunity employment reflect the core values of the Public Welfare Foundation. Employment opportunities at the Public Welfare Foundation are based on individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law. Furthermore, applicants who have been impacted by the criminal justice system may apply.

Interested candidates may apply by submitting a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Human Resources, Public Welfare Foundation, 1200 U Street NW, Washington, DC 20009. Applications are to be submitted via email only: hr@publicwelfare.org.

The deadline for submitting applications is Monday, December 17, 2018.

The Organization

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

With professional roots in business and the tech industry and family roots in community and civic engagement, Tricia and Jeff Raikes’ values and commitment to improving community run deep. As they embarked on their own personal philanthropic journey, they were inspired by their three children and the belief that real change for the future rests with young people. Founded in 2002 and based in Seattle, the Raikes Foundation has been a leader in catalyzing systems-level change and influencing issues related to young people and impact-driven philanthropy. As living donors and trustees of the foundation, Tricia and Jeff Raikes are deeply committed to their philanthropic initiatives and actively engaged in the strategic direction of the foundation.

The Raikes Foundation has invested nearly $115 million in grants since its founding in 2002 and the Raikes have used their name and influence to leverage impact far beyond their dollars. This first phase of giving has evolved an innovative approach to philanthropy that is committed to equity, collaboration, systems transformation, learning, and advocacy. The Raikes’ approach, combined with the discipline to invest in programming with catalytic potential, has already led to significant contributions in areas related to youth homelessness and education, and has inspired the development of tools and technologies that will transform the work of philanthropy into the future. The Raikes’ commitment to a fresh approach to philanthropy has also attracted a team of exceptional leaders, each a significant contributor to the development of the foundation’s strategy and programming. Now at a pivotal moment, the foundation seeks a new Executive Director who will lead the next phase of impact and increased investment for the Raikes Foundation. The Executive Director will be a trusted advisor to the trustees in the further articulation, refinement, and execution of their philanthropic vision and will bring organizational leadership to the foundation that advances that vision.

The successful candidate will be a seasoned strategist with proven and progressive leadership combined with a track record of innovation, systems change, and a learning orientation that fosters impact and effectiveness in the art of grantmaking and philanthropic investment. The new Executive Director will possess an inclusive leadership style, outstanding management skills, and experience building and supporting high-functioning teams. The new Executive Director will be an adaptive, collaborative leader who engenders trust and respect with the aim of developing philanthropic strategies grounded in social justice and equity that are nimble, responsive, and reflective of the communities the foundation serves and the change the trustees seek through their giving.

Organizational Overview

The Raikes Foundation is grounded and disciplined by its commitment to impactful philanthropy. Tricia and Jeff Raikes were inspired early on by the catalytic potential of investing in youth and youth-serving systems and at the same time were excited about leveraging their resources and business acumen to support field alignment and innovation in philanthropy. In the first years of the foundation’s work, the Raikes articulated the foundation’s belief in the unlimited potential of young people and its commitment to work toward a just and inclusive society where all young people have the support they need to reach their full potential. This focus led to careful attention to the systemic barriers often impeding the potential of far too many, particularly low-income children and young people of color. The foundation’s work in education, youth homelessness, and expanded learning opportunities focuses on eliminating these barriers and works to change systems that have traditionally been, and continue to be, inequitable.

The foundation’s holistic, collaborative, and innovative approach to systems change is central in all its programs. The foundation works to strengthen the philanthropic and non-profit sectors by engaging in research to better understand the barriers that donors face in giving with impact, developing and strengthening the field of donor support, and developing strategies and tools to increase effective giving. The foundation’s team models its approach to impactful giving through investment in a range of youth systems. Their aspirations include a commitment to making youth and young adult homelessness a rare, brief, and one-time occurrence, to ensuring classrooms enable all children to thrive, and to raising the level of quality in programs that serve students outside the regular school day.

THE FOUNDATION’S GUIDING VALUES

Impact: The Raikes Foundation believes in the potential of philanthropy to better our world.

The power of young people: The Raikes Foundation believes in the boundless potential of young people to change the world. By acknowledging the humanity in every young person and ensuring systems work for those who have been most marginalized, all young people will be able to reach their full potential.

Equity: The Raikes Foundation aspires to a more just and equitable world and accepts its responsibility to understand and address the longstanding racial and social inequities that shape the systems it aims to impact today. Its commitment to equity guides the problems it aims to solve, the partners it chooses, and the actions it takes.

Systemic change: The Raikes Foundation believes that the most enduring impact comes from improving systems, not just focusing on specific programs or organizations. To achieve change at this level, the foundation focuses on high-leverage opportunities for impact where private philanthropy can play a catalytic role.

Collaboration and partnership: Systems-level change doesn’t happen without collaboration and deep engagement with the communities the systems serve. Multiple constituencies must work together to advance solutions. Collaboration is an essential ingredient of the foundation’s approach, both internally and externally.

Learning: The work of the Raikes Foundation is always evolving. The desire to continuously learn drives the foundation to seek and embrace feedback, integrate new information, reflect on successes and failures, and always look for ways to more effectively achieve its mission.

Diversity of knowledge and expertise: The Raikes Foundation uses scientific research and data to inform its work while also proactively seeking out the insights and expertise of people with lived experience from the communities it serves, especially young people.

CURRENT INITIATIVES AND AREAS OF FOCUS

Impact-Driven Philanthropy

Society has many pressing issues and causes that need to be addressed urgently with long-term solutions and philanthropic support. Over the next 50 years, donors will contribute nearly $20 trillion to nonprofit organizations, and yet high-quality resources offering proven tools and approaches to philanthropy are not easily accessible. This presents an enormous opportunity for those interested in innovation in philanthropy and social sector technologies to contribute to progress on pressing social issues, and to solve some of our greatest challenges. The Impact-Driven Philanthropy Initiative was created because Jeff and Tricia believe that the social sector can do more to help donors who want to give well. They seek to unlock knowledge about how to give with impact for donors who are hungry for opportunities to contribute to lasting, meaningful change. In the summer of 2017, the Raikes Foundation launched the Giving Compass, which aggregates the world’s best information to help donors home in on strategies to give well. The Raikes Foundation is committed to modeling impactful philanthropy and much of its programming focuses on young people.

Education

All young people should have access to rich, supportive, and challenging educational experiences that affirm who they are and prepare them to thrive as adults in family, community, and career. However, the education system today is a relic of another era. Race and class remain the most reliable predictors of students’ educational outcomes at a time when our school systems and our nation are becoming more diverse. The Raikes Foundation focuses on creating an education system that is responsive to the needs and experiences of all young people, particularly students of color and those from low-income backgrounds, and how the science of learning and development points the way. This research reinforces that while what students learn is important, the environment adults create to support them is essential to their success as adults. Investing in an equitable education system is one of the most important contributions to help create a more just and economically viable society.

Youth Homelessness

Every year more than 4.2 million young people, ages 13 to 25, experience homelessness in the United States. Overwhelmingly, they are youth of color and young people who identify as LGBTQ. The foundation believes youth homelessness is solvable. As a society, there are missed opportunities through our public schools, child welfare, behavioral health, and juvenile justice systems to recognize the early warning signs of young people in crisis and connect them to supportive services, in a faster, more integrated fashion. Communities can do more to create an effective crisis response system where youth homelessness can be a rare, brief, one-time occurrence. The foundation offers support and works with others to support communities to better understand the needs of young people, more effectively align services, and offer innovative solutions.

Expanded Learning Opportunities

The Raikes Foundation is in its final year of investment in the Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) strategy, a ten-year effort to ensure high quality learning and developmental opportunities for youth outside of the formal school day. The foundation’s investments have led to the development of a statewide system for high quality ELO programs that serves hundreds of organizations across Washington and is linked to the state’s quality system for early learning, ensuring Washington has an integrated framework for quality programs from birth to age 18. As this work is completed in early 2019, the foundation will continue to ensure that the strides made over the strategy’s ten-year lifespan are sustained and key learnings are applied to the foundation’s future initiatives.

Opportunities and Challenges Facing the New Executive Director

With primary responsibility for overall organizational leadership, the Executive Director will work closely with the trustees, staff, and external stakeholders to advance the mission of the foundation and bring leadership in key areas. In the first 12-18 months, the new Executive Director can expect to engage in the following opportunities and challenges.

Build strong and trusting relationships with the trustees that help further refine and focus the foundation’s strategic direction.

The Executive Director will serve as a thought partner to the trustees in the ongoing development of the foundation’s strategy, approach, and philanthropic investments. S/he/they will contribute expertise in effective philanthropy and will provide ongoing counsel on emerging trends and opportunities, as well as ways to more deeply embed an equity lens into the foundation’s grantmaking strategies and partnerships with grantees and key stakeholders. The Executive Director will focus on impact and will support the robust dialogue of the trustees and staff in a culture of ongoing learning and intellectual rigor.

Ensure that the foundation’s philanthropic initiatives continue to align with and fulfill the trustees’ values and vision of impact with an integrated focus on equity and systems level change.

The Executive Director will partner with the senior team to develop, implement, and refine the Impact-Driven Philanthropy initiative in support of the broader field of philanthropy, and the foundation’s current focus areas of Education and Youth Homelessness, as well as future areas of focus. S/he/they will identify opportunities for integration and cross-learning between program areas, explore how the tools of technology and the private sector can be leveraged to advance the foundation goals, and will ensure proposed grantmaking, advocacy, and other investments advance the foundation’s strategic priorities and systems-level change. The Executive Director will also identify strategies to integrate and honor the voices of youth and those with lived experience in the systems and issues the foundation hopes to influence. Finally, the Executive Director will integrate and synergize effective approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), across the foundation and with grantees in close partnership with the organization’s new Director of DEI.

Attract, nurture, and motivate a highly capable and talented staff in support of the foundation’s mission.

The Raikes Foundation is proud of its talented, passionate, and leader-full team.  The Executive Director will continue to foster a learning culture grounded in intellectual curiosity where staff is supported to engage in substantive dialogue internally, with trustees, and externally with grantees and key stakeholders. The Executive Director will provide leadership, professional development opportunities, and coaching to a staff of 16, ensuring that the foundation’s programs are supported by top talent and that all employees share in successes of the foundation. S/he/they will also work closely with key staff members of the family office to ensure a seamless execution of the foundation’s work and coordination with other activities of the trustees.

Build strong and trusted partnerships externally to advance the foundation’s mission and represent the foundation in tandem with or as surrogate for the Trustees.

The new Executive Director will inspire and motivate others to engage in the mission and values of the Raikes Foundation and will identify and build partnerships and opportunities for collaboration that further the foundation’s impact. Working closely with the Communications team, s/he/they will elevate the foundation’s profile and influence through the implementation of a strategic communications and advocacy plan and seek opportunities to share the foundation’s approach and influence the field.

Position Overview

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

While no one candidate will embody all the qualifications enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:

·       Vision, expertise, and leadership advancing the field of effective philanthropy, particularly in the development and implementation of practices and tools to keep equity at the center.

·       A deep personal and professional commitment to social justice and equity with a sophisticated and nuanced understanding of the issues and challenges facing the populations the foundation serves; a servant leader with an authentic and grounded approach who conveys passion, humility, and a strong values orientation.

·       Proven success in an externally facing leadership role, preferably in a nonprofit, philanthropic, or other mission-aligned organization.

·       Experience leading a comparably sized staff and skill to collaborate across the foundation and with the family office.

·       Ability to build trust quickly and be a thought partner in the development of the trustees’ vision for their philanthropic impact; organizational adeptness to translate that vision into priorities and goals and align resources effectively.

·       Deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a sophisticated understanding of the systemic, structural, and historical challenges that impact youth, especially youth of color and LGBTQ youth.

·       Sophisticated understanding and experience achieving impact using philanthropic tools to affect change through policy/advocacy, influencing the field, and/or innovative grantmaking.

·       Systems-level thinking and demonstrated experience leading advocacy and policy work at both the state and federal level in areas relevant to the foundation; experience building and supporting public and private partnerships to achieve greater impact.

·       Proven track record of delivering regular and well-organized information to trustees in order to ensure alignment, strong organizational governance, operational excellence, and strategic focus; experience managing change, leading through growth and transition, and creating a shared vision.

·       Exceptional communication skills, including communicating in a compelling, inspirational manner in a variety of settings.

·       Experience leading teams with a high degree of emotional intelligence and trust; a leadership style that is driven by active inquiry and learning, an intellectual curiosity that seeks to creatively synthesize ideas and input from multiple sources, and the ability to recognize excellence.

·       Proven ability to lead thoughtfully and intentionally, gathering input, acting on feedback, making appropriate yet at times difficult decisions, and demonstrating sound professional judgment; maturity, gravitas, and self-knowledge to know when to step into the spotlight and the humility and team orientation to know when to let others take the lead.

·       Team orientation, creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and sense of humor necessary to create an inclusive and equitable culture where staff are supported to maximize their full potential and share in the joy and passion of mission-driven work.

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred in a field related to the foundation’s work.

How To Apply

TO APPLY

More information about the Raikes Foundation may be found at: www.raikesfoundation.org .

This search is being conducted with assistance from Katherine Jacobs, Carolyn Ho, Callie Carroll, and Chris Cannon of Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group (NPAG). Please send nominations and/or applications including cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume, and where you learned of the position to: RF-ED@nonprofitprofessionals.com

The Raikes Foundation’s ability to achieve its mission is enhanced by a diverse team, an inclusive culture and programmatic strategies that apply an equity lens. The foundation seeks candidates who possess the knowledge, skills, and lived experience that contribute to the diversity of our team and share a commitment to equity.

NPAG is a national executive search and consulting firm dedicated to serving the mission-driven community. We partner with global mission-driven clients to deliver highly-tailored, innovative, and strategic senior- and executive-level search services. www.nonprofitprofessionals.com 

The Organization

HR&A Advisors is a leading real estate and economic development consulting firm. We provide strategic advisory services for clients in the public, private, and non-profit sectors to solve some of the most complex challenges of urban development across the nation. Our projects range in scale from single assets to full districts and in focus from urban planning through transaction support services. We care about improving the quality of the urban environment and urban life, and are increasingly focused on advancing public-private development projects that harness the transformative power of inclusivity, infrastructure, and technological innovation to improve economic, environmental, and social outcomes.

Our team includes former public servants, real estate developers, urban planners, city officials, community advocates and economists. We are unique in our ability to create value by integrating multiple disciplines for our clients, often leading multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, lawyers, community organizers, and other specialists.

Position Overview

We are seeking Director candidates to manage projects in our real estate advisory practice. Successful candidates will have relevant project management-level experience in real estate, economic development, and related consulting fields; must demonstrate strong analytic and critical thinking skills to serve our clients, both in terms of private investment objectives and public policy goals; and should possess a passion for intelligent urban development and a deep curiosity about the challenges and opportunities facing cities.

Day-to-day tasks will include managing internal and external teams to complete complex real estate and economic assignments including market research and analysis, financial feasibility analysis, master plan development, economic and fiscal impact studies, public-private partnership structure and strategy, and development of critical path timelines to support project implementation. A Director will manage the team’s production of client deliverables, including memos, reports, and PowerPoint presentations, support or lead client communication and presentations, and support the firm’s business development efforts aligned with the real estate practice. The successful candidate will bring a strong foundation in the fundamentals of real estate economics and public-private real estate development, and an understanding of the role of real estate in shaping cities and the role of public policy in guiding that process.

How To Apply

HR&A is committed to attracting and retaining a talented, diverse, competitive team of professionals dedicated to solving the challenges of urban life. Women, people of color, members of the LGBT community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document (maximum of 2 pages) on HR&A’s website at http://www.hraadvisors.com/career-opportunities/. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications without a cover lever will not be reviewed.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

For more information, please contact us at jobs@hraadvisors.com. Please do not call regarding this position.