East Hartford, Connecticut

Executive Director, The Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence

The Organization

Overview

The Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence (The Alliance) is a 501 (c)(3) statewide coalition of nine individual sexual assault crisis programs – or “member centers” – that encompass all corners of the state with headquarters in East Hartford, Connecticut. Since its founding in 1982, The Alliance has grown to be a pivotal organization in the movement to end sexual violence and expand high-quality trauma-informed services to sexual violence survivors throughout the state of Connecticut.

The Alliance is proud of the many strengths it has built over the nearly 40 years of its work: a strong reputation as the go-to expert on issues related to sexual violence, a solid funding base of government support that increased even during the recent years of government cutbacks, a victim-centered focus throughout its work, a consistent track record of legislative wins, robust community partnerships and alliances, a new prevention-focused brand, outreach to and engagement of men and marginalized communities, high-quality and active training and education efforts, significant work in the Latinx community and on college campuses, significant investments in task forces and collaborations with the justice and health care systems and a nationally-recognized post-conviction victim advocate program.

The Board of Directors of The Alliance now seeks a new executive to build on its considerable strengths, successfully address its challenges, work toward securing an even more resilient future and lead the effort to realize its mission to end sexual violence. The new leader of this flagship organization will take the reins at an exciting time and has the opportunity to lead The Alliance to a new level of leadership in the movement to end sexual violence.

Overview of Programs and Operations

The mission of the Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence is to create communities free of sexual violence and to provide culturally affirming, trauma-informed advocacy, prevention, and intervention services centered on the voices of survivors.

The Alliance works to fulfill its mission through the following core activities:

Support of nine member centers

The Alliance supports its nine member centers by providing them with pass-through funding, training, and coaching and advising. It also designs and promotes standards for member centers and key stakeholders. Each member center provides intervention and advocacy services to people of all ages through 24-hour crisis hotlines in English and Spanish, crisis counseling, safety planning and accompaniment, advocacy and emotional support through the criminal justice and health care systems. These services operate free of charge 365 days per year.

Public policy advocacy

A keen focus of The Alliance is on impacting state policy related to sexual violence. To that end, a full-time policy director, with strategic support from the executive director, is very active in advocating for system change through legislative action.

Post-Conviction Victim Services Program

The Alliance has developed a statewide Post-Conviction Victim Advocate Program that provides support to victims after their offenders return to the community. This program is nationally recognized for its highly collaborative model that brings together probation and parole officers, sex offender treatment providers and victim advocates.

Prevention through education, training and outreach programs

The Alliance is the state’s leading provider of sexual violence prevention education and training programs with specialized campaigns and programs for men and youth that have reached over 50,000 people throughout the state each year. The Alliance’s new Training and Advocacy Center focuses on professional skills and best practice for certified sexual assault crisis counselors and advocates, first responders and allies.

Legal Services Program

The Alliance recently acquired the Victim Rights Center of Connecticut, or VRCCT, which brought legal services of four attorneys in-house to survivors and capacity building to member centers to help assess the legal needs of the victims they serve.

Movement building

The Alliance spearheads caucuses and councils where sexual assault victim advocates and allied professionals can discuss and learn from their unique perspectives, identify emerging trends and make recommendations on policy and community issues: Queer Caucus Against Sexual Assault, Women of Color Caucus Against Sexual Assault, Men’s Advisory Council, Member Advisory Committee and Victim Survivor Advisory Council. The Alliance also continues to coordinate the Connecticut College Consortium to End Sexual Violence, a partnership between private and public universities and The Alliance and its member centers.

Approximately two thirds of The Alliance’s 6.7 million-dollar budget is passed through to support front line member center services. The additional funds support statewide operations and programs. The majority of The Alliance’s revenue is from state and federal government grants including Department of Justice and Office for Victims of Crime funds.

The Alliance is governed by a 12-member board of directors. Board composition includes ethnic, gender, age and racial diversity, as well as expertise in communications, marketing, higher education, sexual assault and trauma-informed interventions, psychotherapy, government relations, workforce development and risk assessment. The Alliance employs 31 staff that include a team of 14 post-conviction victim services advocates.

Executive Transition

The Alliance’s executive director of seven years is exiting the organization to pursue a new professional opportunity. An eight-member search committee comprised of both board and staff members have assumed the responsibility of managing the search.

In order to support this important transition in leadership, The Alliance’s board engaged the services of TSNE MissionWorks to facilitate an executive transition process that would be thoughtful and inclusive. Participants in the process include the entire Alliance staff and board, as well as directors and managers from the member centers, and a number of community partners/stakeholders. The Alliance’s strengths, challenges, priorities and more were identified through this process, and this information will inform the organization’s next leader, with the goal of ensuring a successful executive transition and success of The Alliance well into the future.

Responsibilities

Strategic Opportunities and Challenges

The Alliance has a pivotal opportunity as it embarks on this transition. The organization saw tremendous growth under the previous executive’s leadership, including significant increases in staff and budget, an organizational re-branding, increased marketing, major legislative wins, increased services to marginalized communities, the development of a Training and Advocacy Center and the recent acquisition of a legal services center.

The next Executive Director of the Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence will inherit a significant opportunity to leverage The Alliance’s many strengths to continue to grow the organization into the next phase of its important social change work. The organization will be able to expand into new program areas as well, such as youth activism and transformative justice.

Challenges

· A tight funding environment; budget cutbacks.
· Increased competition for funds.
· An uncertain and tumultuous political landscape.

Opportunities

· Capitalize on the many opportunities brought by the #MeToo movement: the public and intensive coverage and rich public dialogue, new allies and collaborations and new resources and energy that can support the work of ending sexual violence.

· Expand and diversify The Alliance’s funding base through creative avenues of earned income, cause-related fundraising and private foundation grants.

· Expand into new program areas, such as youth activism and transformative justice.

· Promote The Alliance as the state’s leading voice to end sexual violence.

High priorities for the new executive director are

· Maintain a strong, supportive and collaborative relationship with the nine member centers as a critical vehicle of The Alliance’s survivor-centered work;
· Ensure a high-functioning, team-centered, trauma-informed organization. This includes assessing the workplace environment and addressing climate issues through team building, staff development and a collaborative management approach;
· Maintain The Alliance’s focus on the needs and voices of survivors/victims;
· Deepen The Alliance’s anti-racism and anti-oppression work;
· Drive large-scale, strategic fund development;
· Maintain current and build new partnerships and relationships with key players in state government and the field of sexual violence;
· Further strengthen and diversify the board of directors; and
· Move The Alliance’s systems change and policy agenda forward.

Position Overview

Qualifications

Profile of the Ideal Candidate

The next Executive Director of The Alliance will be able to build on the many strengths of the organization while navigating through a turbulent and highly charged political and social environment to further grow the organization’s capacity to fulfill its critical mission of creating communities free of sexual violence. This position requires a leader with high emotional intelligence and excellent communication and public speaking skills; a relationship-builder who astutely navigates the political, criminal justice and other realms; skillful at building coalitions, an advocate who is passionate about ending sexual violence and understands the dynamics of building and sustaining trauma-informed services.

Minimum Credentials

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in a relevant field preferred. At least five years of experience in a senior leadership role in a similar size organization in the field of sexual violence or a related field.

Qualities

Passionate advocate for the mission

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated passion for ending sexual violence and a commitment to anti-oppression, anti-racism and an inter-sectional lens through his/her/their personal or professional history, and be able to translate that passion into an articulate and compelling story. She/he/they will have a personality that ignites passion in others.

Keen emotional intelligence
The ideal candidate will have keen listening skills, empathy, self-awareness and the ability to connect with people of different styles, professional levels and backgrounds.

Demonstrated core values of integrity and honesty
The essential quality of humility and an intuitive understanding of when to give credit to others while exercising effective leadership is a must. The ideal candidate will be open-minded, approachable and fair.

Flexibility and balance
The ability to face difficult challenges and occasional crises with competence and grace will be a valuable asset.

Innovative and entrepreneurial approach
The ideal candidate will continually scan the environment for key trends and new opportunities, can leverage opportunities and support for initiatives and has an innovative approach to solving problems and overcoming challenges.

Skills

Experienced nonprofit or business manager
The ideal candidate will have significant professional experience in supervision and management of staff, in administering a complex, multi-source budget and in efficiently and strategically aligning and maximizing resources.

Respectful, inclusive and effective leader and developer of staff
The ideal candidate will be able to inspire, develop and empower staff and create a productive team-based culture that welcomes inclusion and diversity. She/he/they will be able to build and maintain a climate of trust and respect where each worker feels appreciated for her/his/their strengths and contributions. She/he/they will embrace a learning environment and be committed to supporting diversity, inclusion and equity.

Experience in trauma-informed services
The ideal candidate will have a background working in the field of sexual violence or in a closely related area. She/he/they will have a strong understanding of trauma-informed work and be committed to supporting a trauma-informed work environment. Experience as a victim advocate a plus.

Demonstrated success in diversifying and expanding revenue streams
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in fund development and will have the ability to lead the board and staff in executing an ambitious, multi-year comprehensive fundraising campaign.

Exceptional communication skills
The ideal candidate will be able to passionately articulate, both in writing and orally, the organization’s mission, and deliver compelling presentations to public and private audiences.

Experience in public policy advocacy, with keen political acumen and strong networking and collaboration skills
The ideal candidate must have strong political acumen and skills and be able to navigate the legislative process and influence policy decisions. She/he/they will have a track record of gaining high-level access and building and maintaining strong relationships of trust with people of influence in the nonprofit, corporate, education, legislative and government arenas, as well as the ability to build effective collaboration among these various groups.

Experience working with boards of directors
The ideal candidate will be skilled in working effectively in partnership with boards of directors to carry out the mission of the organization, set strategic direction and build a board culture of diversity and inclusiveness.

Application Information

This national search is being conducted by TSNE MissionWork’s Executive Transitions Program with Transition Consultant Catherine Bradshaw. All submissions are confidential. Electronic submissions sent via this link are preferred.

Candidates should include a resume and a cover letter, the latter expressing passion for the mission and fit for the role at The Alliance. Along with salary expectations, please include how you learned of the opportunity and attach any other relevant information (e.g., published articles). All applications will be acknowledged. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Applicants are encouraged to submit their candidacy within 30 days of the position posting date.

The Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates. People from historically and currently under-represented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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New York, New York

Senior Researcher, Knowledge Development, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

The Organization
WHO WE ARE – Creating Thoughtful Effective Philanthropy

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) is a nonprofit organization that currently advises on and manages more than $200 million in annual giving by individuals, families, corporations, and major foundations. Continuing the Rockefeller family’s legacy of thoughtful, effective philanthropy, RPA remains at the forefront of philanthropic growth and innovation, with a diverse team led by experienced grantmakers with significant depth of knowledge across the spectrum of issue areas. Founded in 2002, RPA has grown into one of the world’s largest philanthropic service organizations and, as a whole, has facilitated more than $3 billion in grantmaking to nearly 70 countries. RPA also serves as a fiscal sponsor for more than 50 projects, providing governance, management and operational infrastructure to support their charitable purposes. For more information, please go to www.rockpa.org.

Position Overview
WHO WE SEEK

We seek an enthusiastic, reliable, self-starter who has passion for RPA’s mission and values, and a commitment to excellence. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with an understanding and appreciation for the work of nonprofit organizations. This person must be flexible, proactive, committed to exceptional client service, command a strong attention to detail, and enjoy teamwork.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Researcher is responsible for developing research, conducting analysis and creating content that advances RPA’s thought leadership and public profile. With a primary focus on RPA’s leading thought leadership initiatives, the Senior Researcher works closely with the Director of Knowledge Development and collaborates with the Marketing and Communications team and other colleagues throughout the organization to create high profile, relevant services and publications. Primary responsibilities include:

+ Conducting research, interviews, and analysis;
+ Assisting in developing content, donor resources, and thought leadership publications;
+ Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of philanthropic trends and innovations;
+ Identifying and producing practical research that advances RPA’s role as a thought leader and contributes to the philanthropic sector;
+ Serving as an active thought partner to Director of Knowledge Development;
+ Providing research support for client activities, speaking engagements, and client proposals, across the organization’s lines of services and offices;
+ Contributing in substantive ways to RPA’s marketing and donor development strategies;
+ Supporting the planning, content, and delivery of relevant external convenings and media outputs.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ BA and advanced degree or equivalent required;
+ A minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in a related role, preferably with deep knowledge of the philanthropic sector; international experience a plus;
+ Commitment to RPA’s values of integrity, trust, diversity, and quality;
+ Outstanding research, writing, and copy-editing skills;
+ Strong interpersonal skills, effective and clear communicator; experienced speaker;
+ Responsible, responsive, and deadline driven;
+ Strong organizational skills, attention to detail;
+ Proficiency in using social media and other channels for research and dissemination;
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team, a highly collaborative spirit;
+ A quick learner and self-starter, adept and accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment;
+ Intellectually curious and creative;
+ Experience in and passion for philanthropy.

BENEFITS

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, and access to professional development resources.

How To ApplyAPPLICATION PROCESS

Applications, which will be reviewed as received, must include a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, and your resume.

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, an equal opportunity employer, seeks a diverse pool of candidates and will offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Applications, including cover letters and résumés, and nominations should be sent to the attention of Paul Spivey at
RPA-SR@PhillipsOppenheim.com.

New York, New York

Vice President, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

The Organization

WHO WE ARE – Creating Thoughtful Effective Philanthropy

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) is a nonprofit organization that currently advises on and manages more than $200 million in annual giving by individuals, families, corporations, and major foundations. Continuing the Rockefeller family’s legacy of thoughtful, effective philanthropy, RPA remains at the forefront of philanthropic growth and innovation, with a diverse team led by experienced grantmakers with significant depth of knowledge across the spectrum of issue areas. Founded in 2002, RPA has grown into one of the world’s largest philanthropic service organizations and, as a whole, has facilitated more than $3 billion in grantmaking to nearly 70 countries. RPA also serves as a fiscal sponsor for more than 50 projects, providing governance, management, and operational infrastructure to support their charitable purposes.

RPA is at the forefront of philanthropic growth and innovation, led by a diverse team of experienced, entrepreneurial, dedicated, and mission-driven staff with expertise across the spectrum of issue areas. More specifically, as a thought leader on Financial Inclusion or Impact Investing, RPA offers services in planning, strategy, evaluation, program management, and grantmaking, all designed to ensure that our clients’ philanthropic goals are met.

With offices in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco and London, RPA managers and advisors are dynamic thought leaders whose experience, networks, and perspectives help clients shape the future of their philanthropy.

Position Overview

WHO WE SEEK

The Vice President is a recognized leader in the field of philanthropy and expert in more than one issue area. The successful candidate will bring particular expertise in helping donors to advance impact investing, financial inclusion, and/or fintech strategies in ways that serve social, environmental, and financial objectives. The Vice President will have the capacity to be a generalist and lead varied projects, as well as to develop and implement major grantmaking programs and consulting engagements for donor clients of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. The successful Vice President will also develop new donor relationships, actively engage in marketing, business development, and thought leadership activities. The Vice President will have substantive and positive experience in advising or consulting to major donors such as corporations, foundations, and/or families and individuals on their philanthropy. The Vice President, along with other RPA staff, will speak frequently to philanthropy audiences, news outlets, and other venues, including to family offices, philanthropy affinity groups, and in international locations. Because clients may be domestic or international, the Vice President will possess the acumen and technical knowledge required to work with donors around the world to help build RPA’s global presence.

The successful Vice President will thrive in RPA’s dynamic, and at times, fast-paced social enterprise environment. S/he will be a positive force in working with colleagues committed to promoting equity by enhancing the ability of their clients to serve the public good. With a strong understanding of business and investment strategies, coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit for cultivating new business, the Vice President will use her or his expertise to strengthen RPA’s global position.

A member of RPA’s management team, the Vice President will possess a high level of emotional intelligence, enabling her/him to lead through periods of complexity and ambiguity with effectiveness and creativity. S/he will seize opportunities to work with internal constituencies to solve complex problems or address emerging challenges.  A demonstrated ability to work both and as part of a team and independently across a wide range of issues is essential. The Vice President will be committed to working in a constructive and creative manner to achieve RPA’s strategic and operating goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The position will be based in New York, and the responsibilities include:

Primary Responsibilities

+       Participate in the development of RPA’s global strategy and programs;

+       Develop, manage, and/or oversee global philanthropic collaboratives and regranting programs;

+       Design, lead, and/or manage consulting projects;

+       Develop, manage; and/or oversee research and publication initiatives;

+       In collaboration with other RPA teams, develop and implement strategies for outreach and client development;

+       Represent RPA externally as a thought leader, speaker, and writer;

+       Identify, pursue leads and prospects through external representation and networking;

+       Maintain expertise in global philanthropy on behalf of RPA and clients;

+       Participate in key cross-functional teams and initiatives for RPA;

+       Manage assigned project team members and consultants;

+       Oversee the timeliness and quality of RPA materials, including proposals, reports, minutes, and dockets;

+       Serve as a resource on global philanthropy for RPA;

+       Help RPA achieve its strategic and operating goals.

Staff Management 

+       Lead New York-based advisory team, project team members, and consultants;

+       Coordinate the hiring and retention process for staff, including professional development plans.

How To Apply

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

+       Strong commitment to RPA’s values (https://www.rockpa.org/about/mission-values/), as well as to the organization’s mission;

+       A minimum of seven years of senior-level experience focused on grantmaking, consulting to major donors, and depth or experience in one of the following areas:  impact investing, financial inclusion, or fintech;

+       Entrepreneurial and strategic thinker with knowledge or experience with market-based approach to making social or environmental change;

+       Strong collaborator, but independent thinker with strong judgment;

+       Experienced and effective communicator;

+       Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, meet deadlines, and accept new challenges;

+       Strong leader. Equally comfortable leading and participating in organization initiatives;

+       Sense of humor;

+       Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as organizational ability;

+       BA and advanced degree or equivalent experience required.

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, an equal opportunity employer, seeks a diverse pool of candidates and will offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Applications, including cover letters and résumés, and nominations should be sent to the attention of Paul Spivey at RPA-VP@PhillipsOppenheim.com.

Chicago, IL

Chief Executive Officer, Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE)

The Organization

Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE), is the leading nongovernmental agency fully committed to funding research in epilepsy. CURE’s mission is to find a cure for epilepsy, by promoting and funding patient-focused research.

Position Overview

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE), the leading nongovernmental agency committed to finding a cure for epilepsy through the funding of long-range, cutting edge research, seeks nominations and applications for its next Chief Executive Officer. Poised to build upon a 20-year legacy of dedicated research funding and strong and continuing partnerships, CURE seeks a CEO who will elevate its reach nationally and internationally to ensure research toward a cure remains an international priority and the advancement of that research transforms and saves millions of lives.

CURE has raised more than $60 million toward epilepsy research since its inception in 1998, placing the organization on the front lines of new knowledge in the treatment of epilepsy. Translating its fundraising into action, CURE has awarded over 220 cutting-edge projects in 15 countries around the world and consistently commits more than 88% of its expenditures directly to its mission, a track record that results in gold-star ratings in nonprofit evaluative tools like Charity Navigator.  This smart and effective investment in science has consistently brought new attention and talent to the field. The epilepsy research community is strong and poised to make true strides towards eliminating seizures and their consequences, but more is needed.  One in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime and the greatest burden of impact is on children. Yet, while epilepsy affects more people than multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and Parkinson’s combined, it receives fewer federal dollars per patient than each of these. Through collaborative evaluation and expansion of CURE’s Signature Programs, strategic identification and implementation of new mission-consistent initiatives, alignment of field resources and programs, and elevation of CURE’s brand to increase its community of supporters and strategic partnerships, the next CEO at CURE is positioned to advance work that will affect millions of lives for the better.

The new CEO will be a compassionate leader who is deeply committed to working with families affected by epilepsy, who understands their stories and lived experiences and has the ability to reflect this in CURE’s fundraising and strategic priorities. With an intuitive understanding of the nuances that exist within this community, s/he will promote a vision for the sector that elevates the profile of the disease and critical research associated with it. The CEO will work collaboratively with the board, staff, and community stakeholders to develop and execute an organizational development and fundraising strategy for CURE and will flawlessly steward funding relationships. Joining a small and highly dedicated team committed to finding a cure for epilepsy, and in partnership with the Chief Scientific Officer, the CEO will leverage CURE’s leadership in innovative research and position to build strategic partnerships across a wide range of non-profit, governmental, advocacy and industry forums. Internally, s/he will have operational, financial and staff oversight, promoting a culture of collaboration and effectiveness and ensuring the team is continually moved by the work.

The successful candidate will be an inspiring, compassionate, strategic, and emotionally intelligent leader who is committed to the advancement of epilepsy research.  S/he/they will have proven and successful experience fundraising combined with the ability to manage and mentor a results-oriented team that holds the work of the organization to the highest standards.  S/he/they will be committed to the field of epilepsy as a whole, will inspire alignment of resources and relationships as the leading public representative of CURE, and will honor and engage communities personally affected by the disease in the ardent fight for its eradication.

This search is being conducted by NPAG. Application instructions can be found at the end of this document.

Organizational Overview

CURE was founded by a small group of parents of children with epilepsy who were frustrated by their inability to protect their children from seizures and the side effects of medications.  Unwilling to sit back and wait, they joined forces to share stories and support and search for a cure. This early group was spearheaded by Susan Axelrod, who leveraged these families’ connections, resources, and experiences in the early years of CURE to create what has now become a 20-year legacy of funding research.

In 2000, CURE co-sponsored the National Institutes of Health Conference, Curing Epilepsy: Focus on the Future in March of 2000 —the first of its kind to focus on a cure for epilepsy. In addition, CURE was one of the key sponsors involved in shaping the direction and outcome of a newly commissioned report released in March 2012, The Public Health Dimensions of the Epilepsies. The organization was instrumental in the creation of the NIH Epilepsy Research Benchmarks, which were created to help guide the community toward a cure, and also invests in the pipeline of future epilepsy researchers through various mechanisms that support young investigators

CURE has led a dramatic shift in the epilepsy research community from simply treating seizures to enhancing understanding of underlying mechanisms and causes, so that cures and preventative strategies can be found. CURE’s research program is cutting-edge, dynamic and responsive to new scientific opportunities and directions through both investigator-initiated grants and innovative scientific programs and initiatives.

As the pioneer in Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy research, CURE has awarded more than $4 million to over  40 investigators since 2004. In 2012, CURE launched the Infantile Spasms (IS) Research Initiative, a team science approach to this rare but devastating epilepsy syndrome, which is designed to accelerate discovery and advance a new, innovative therapy into the clinic. An investment of $4.5 million in teams of investigators at multiple institutions around the country has encouraged collaboration and multi- disciplinary approaches to advancing this critically important science

In May 2014, CURE launched a 3 year pilot program, the Epilepsy Genetics Initiative (EGI). With an initial $1.25  million in funding, EGI created a comprehensive, interactive database where patients can have their genetic data repeatedly analyzed in an effort to identify the cause of their epilepsy. This data will also be made available to epilepsy researchers in an effort to find new causes of epilepsy and use these findings to guide treatment. EGI brings patients, medical professionals, and researchers together in a mutually beneficial way to advance the genetics of epilepsy and help create a culture of personalized medicine for people with epilepsy.

In 2015, CURE secured a $10 million grant over five years from the Department of Defense, Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program and launched  a new research program dedicated to epilepsy research in veterans with traumatic brain injury. The Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Initiative is a team science multi-disciplinary program that will expand the knowledge around the types of injuries that predispose the brain to epilepsy, as well as develop new models to study epilepsy resulting from brain injury.

Today, with the leadership of Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Laura Lubbers, CURE’s internal science team, is committed to leading the organization’s efforts, identifying new opportunities and stewarding ongoing research investments. A Scientific Advisory Council comprised of five esteemed epilepsy specialists and more than 300 scientist volunteers, also lend their energy and expertise to CURE’s research program. A Lay Review Council made up of volunteers who have a special interest in understanding epilepsy research participates in CURE’s grant review process to ensure the stakeholder and patient point of view is always prioritized.

The last few years have brought a number of promising research trends. Collaboration has increased throughout the field and the community of epilepsy researchers is strong and growing. There have been meaningful strides in driving accountability and an increase in epilepsy-related research publications. Most importantly, recent scientific advances have provided renewed hope that a disease-modifying therapy or cure is within reach. Given these promising developments, CURE continues hold a place of prominence in the sector by building a more advanced organizational and research structure that engages a broad range of interested families nationally and invites them into the pursuit for a cure for epilepsy, undergirding its influence and impact in epilepsy research.

Opportunities and Challenges Facing the New POSITION

CURE’s commitment to funding research to find a cure for epilepsy by promoting and funding patient-focused research has been a hallmark over its twenty years of service. Recognizing the increasingly complex demands of the sector and the need to balance external demands with a strategic growth plan, focus on sustainability, and invest in internal capacity to support its research and programs, this CEO transition is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial professional to lead an organization through a period of changing demographics, research and funding realities. The Board of Directors is deeply committed to a strategic assessment of the organization and outlining the opportunities that lay ahead. This position provides an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to work collaboratively with CURE’s internal and external stakeholders, alongside the medical and scientific leadership in the field, to advance patient-focused research to find a cure of epilepsy.

The CEO’s responsibilities include:

Vision and Leadership

Working in close partnership with CURE’s Board of Directors, staff, and founding partners the CEO will develop and articulate a vision for an organizational and funding strategy that builds on CURE’s existing funder support and core research legacy. The new CEO will understand the field of epilepsy and work collaboratively with advocates and partners to raise awareness of the disease with the goal of enhancing funding and resources in pursuit of innovative research and a cure.  The new CEO will advance a vision for CURE that expands the scope of its research funding and engages deeply with those affected by the disease. This includes creating a clear plan to elevate CURE’s role in the field of epilepsy and working in partnership with peer organizations to raise awareness and harness the power of governmental resources, the promise of research and academic partnerships, and the will and wishes of families affected by epilepsy nationally and internationally.

Develop and Support a Strong Team

The CEO will be a natural mentor and coach, building a culture in which team members feel valued, recognize pathways for growth, and are rewarded, retained, and developed as individual contributors. S/he will also review current internal organizational needs and opportunities to help build momentum and capacity for the future direction of CURE. This will include overseeing effective operational management and fiscal responsibility. The CEO will help develop an organizational design that ensures workload and workflow is maintained through the various cycles of external activities of CURE.  S/he will help to articulate and implement CURE’s vision internally to motivate staff and develop an organizational culture that is supportive of the organization’s mission.

Develop a Strategy for Fundraising and Resource Development

The CEO will work with the Board to nurture existing relationships while cultivating new sources of revenue. S/he will work to strengthen and diversify strategic funding sources and grow revenue over the next five years. While CURE enjoys support from a core group of donors and advisors, the CEO will work with the director of development and the chief scientific officer to identify and expand this donor base. The CEO will work to expand CURE’s reach by generating new sources of revenue from individuals, corporations and foundations, by creatively exploring funding opportunities through collaboration with other organizations.

Community Relations & External Partnerships

The incoming CEO will be an effective steward and partner with others in the field of epilepsy to ensure that the field is aligned and supportive of advancement in research to find a cure for epilepsy. As chief spokesperson, the CEO will be expected to navigate and maintain mutually beneficial relationships that provide long term benefits for CURE. Specifically, s/he will develop opportunities to expand the organizations profile through broad and diverse engagement with professional associations, advocacy organizations, prospective partners, corporate and nonprofit partners, public officials, policymakers, the media and the public-at-large.

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:

·       Commitment to and respect for CURE’s mission and history. Familiarity with the disease and medical research context and demonstrated skills and development and fundraising is desired. A solid business mind paired with sound judgment and a commitment to CURE’s values, desired. A Bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree in a related field is preferred.

·       A strategic and comprehensive approach to planning and decision making; the ability to lead an organization through periods of growth and change, requiring creative and innovative solutions to on-the-ground challenges. Ability to recognize and capitalize on growth opportunities while staying mission-aligned.

·       A successful track record in identifying and securing private and public funding through diverse sources including government relationships and fundraising. A commitment to maintaining current funders and cultivating new donors, and a history of successfully taking organizations to the next level of sustained philanthropic support. Ability and enthusiasm to involve and solicit the Board and other community leaders in the solicitation process.

·       An illustrated understanding of sound board governance, gained from direct experience working with professional boards or through active board involvement. Maturity and wisdom to engage and leverage a board’s diverse knowledge and expertise to hone the organization’s strategic direction.

·       A management style that embodies respect, transparency, teamwork and accountability. Flexibility, humility and sense of humor; ability to share credit and spotlight others’ contributions.

·       Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a high emotional IQ. Ability to understand, translate and adapt content for multiple audiences.

·       A leadership style that supports staff of different cultural and educational backgrounds.

·       Gravitas, intelligence, compassion, and executive presence to represent CURE to a variety of constituencies.

·       A commitment to the mission of improving patient outcomes through enhanced research, education and collaboration.

How To Apply

TO APPLY 

More information about the CURE may be found at: https://www.cureepilepsy.org/.

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: CURE-CEO@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.

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

New York, NY

Human Resources Intern, Wellspring Philanthropic Fund

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.

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 an intern to work with the Human Resources Team assisting with various tasks related to HR and recruitment functions. This paid internship is full-time (flexible), by mutual agreement, in our Times Square office in New York City. The internship is an ideal position to someone who wants to learn how to operate and thrive using HR methods in a busy organization of 70+ people.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Assist the HR Team with administrative tasks such as; curating the Wellspring Jobs and Internship Outlook Accounts.

·         Post all Wellspring Job Descriptions externally.

·         Set up on-boarding itineraries and send out calendar invitations to new hires’ calendars.

·         Organizing data to reflect recruitment efforts.

·         Prepare Welcome Packets for new hires.

·         Coordinate with Receptionist/Office Managers to schedule interviews with the President and Vice President.

·         Assist with logistics to ensure smooth recruitment, and on-boarding processes.

·         Perform other administrative and research duties, as requested.

·         Assists with organizing/curating office events.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

·         Enrolled in Undergraduate Program, Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience required.

·         Familiarity with, and commitment to, human rights and social justice issues.

·         One or two years of administrative experience in a professional office environment coordinating basic projects, performing complex scheduling, writing correspondence, recruitment, onboarding, and other aspects of HR.

·         Excellent English language writing, synthesizing, editing, and proofreading skills.

·         Exceptional judgment and ability to handle confidential information with complete discretion.

·         Ability to multi-task, adapt, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.

·         Initiative, creative, resourcefulness, flexibility, and a sense of humor.

·         Advanced knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

BENEFITS:

·         Learn firsthand Human Resources processes specifically pertaining to recruitment and on-boarding functions of a grantmaking organization/philanthropy;

·         Acquire a deeper understanding of the role philanthropic organizations play in promoting and advancing social justice and human rights;

·         Develop and strengthen personal and professional skills in a workplace committed to the advancement of human rights.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

·         hourly position ($18/hour);

·         flexible time schedule;

·         weekly lunch series featuring Wellspring staff and expert outside speakers;

·         opportunities to network with leading foundation staff through meetings, affinity group conferences, and events with other interns.

How To Apply

Applications should demonstrate strong research and writing talents, excellent communication skills and the ability to independently undertake various research, writing and administrative projects.

Send an e-mail to internship@wpfund.org with “Intern, HR Admin” in the subject line, and attach the following documents:

o   a cover letter with a brief personal statement, and an outline of career goals and interests in human rights and social justice, as well as a note on your expected weekly availability in the Spring.

o   a resume listing relevant courses, previous experience and special skills,

o   one academic or professional reference; no personal references will be accepted, and

 

Complete applications must be received, not postmarked, by the deadline, November 9th, 2018.

The duration of this internship will be: December 10th, 2018 May 25th, 2019 (flexible).

No phone calls, please.

Washington, D.C.

Director of Development, Compassion and Choices

The Organization

Who we are:  Across the nation, Compassion & Choices works to create a society that affirms life and accepts the inevitability of death, embraces expanded options for compassionate dying, and empowers everyone to choose end-of-life care that reflects their values, priorities and beliefs. To make this vision a reality, we improve care, expand options and empower everyone to chart their end-of-life journey.

Position Overview

What you will be doing:  This is a newly created position…based in either your home office near a major airport (preferred location Illinois, Florida, Maryland, Virginia, DC) or out of our DC office.  Primarily responsible for the oversight and management of the C&C’s direct mail program, oversight and management of the development internal systems and the development devo services team, ensures consistent messaging across all development functions including material development; and manages and effectively work a portfolio of 60-80 major donors and prospects.

The ideal candidate will have:  

B.A. in Business, Marketing, Communications or Non-Profit Management.  Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience maybe considered.  A minimum of 7-10 years experience working in non-profit fundraising which includes: demonstrated success in growing direct mail program; effectively soliciting and closing six and seven figure gifts needed; and experience managing staff.  Demonstrated success with online fundraising strongly desired, as well as experience with database selection and conversion.  Ability and willingness to travel 20-30% (could include evenings, weekends).

How To Apply

If you have experience managing a direct mail program in addition to managing a portfolio of major donors, we’d love to hear from you!  Please view complete job description with application instructions at bottom of job description on the employment page of our website, www.CompassionAndChoices.org. Cover letter with requested information must accompany your resume. No agencies please.

San Francisco, CA

Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

The Organization

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy has worked for 35 years to help preserve Bay Area parklands and enhance the public’s awareness and enjoyment of these areas. Viewed nationally and even internationally as a leader in its field, to date the Conservancy has raised more than a half-billion dollars for these iconic parks and built a large community of Bay Area residents dedicated to their conservation for the future. The Conservancy’s public programs serve tens of thousands of Bay Area residents each year. Through the success of its various programs, including those focused on stewardship, conservation, education, youth engagement, volunteers, park projects, visitor services and retail, the Conservancy continues to expand and grow as a source of civic pride, fulfilling its vision of “Parks For All Forever.”

Position Overview

The Conservancy seeks a new Vice President, Marketing and Communications to develop and execute the organization’s institution-wide communications and marketing. Reporting to the President and CEO, this role will create a multi-year plan that promotes the Conservancy’s programs and services, enhances the Conservancy’s visibility and brand reputation, reaches a wide variety of important audiences, and drives donor support for the organization.

How To Apply

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy has exclusively retained The 360 Group of San Francisco to assist with this search. Please visit  http://the360group.us/GGNPC_VPMC_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 Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy has exclusively retained The 360 Group of San Francisco to assist with this search. Please visit  http://the360group.us/GGNPC_VPMC_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.

Washington, DC or Baltimore, MD

Development Director, Playworks

The Organization

Playworks is the leading national nonprofit leveraging the power of play to transform children’s physical and emotional health. Playworks currently serves more than 2,000 schools in 23 U.S. cities, and reaches 1 million  students directly and through professional training services.

At Playworks we believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. We are changing school climate by leveraging the power of safe, fun, and healthy play at school every day. We create a place for every kid on the playground to feel included, be active, and build valuable social and emotional skills. We partner with schools, districts, and after-school programs to provide a service or mix of services including on-site coaches, professional training for school staff who support recess, and consultative partnerships.

Position Overview

This opportunity is for a proactive, flexible and strategic leader with excellent business development and fundraising skills to join a dynamic, high-functioning organization. Through two regional offices (Playworks of Greater Washington DC and Playworks Maryland) we collectively serve 48,000 kids in 99 schools with coaching, consultative partnerships and professional training services across the mid-Atlantic region.

Here’s where you come in:

In the role of Development Director, you will have both internal and external facing responsibilities, primarily focused on the design and execution of a comprehensive development strategy to include new business and relationship development, visibility and stewardship. You will be primarily focused on new business development. You will spearhead strategic partnerships and work closely with both staff and regional Board leadership.

As we look to expand throughout Maryland, Virginia and DC, this role will provide critical leadership in growing partnerships and funds – all geared towards achieving our mid-Atlantic AIM of reaching 87,000 kids and 195 schools by December 2020.

More specifically you will:

Strategy, Business Development & Sustainability

  • Work closely with the Executive Directors (EDs), Regional Boards, Development Associates and Program/Development team members to chart Playworks mid-Atlantic’s future growth and strategic response to an ever-increasing demand for the organization’s programs and services.
  • Together with the EDs and regional development team, design and execute an annual development strategy to ensure over $1,000,000 in operating support is generated annually.
  • Identify, cultivate, and deliver significant gifts from a diverse base of supporters (corporations, foundations, individuals) working in collaboration with the EDs and Board.
  • Identify, cultivate, and secure relevant strategic partnerships that drive visibility and funds.
  • Provide management and oversight of an innovative corporate sponsorship strategy.
  • Manage relationships with a major donor portfolio.
  • Solicit government grants as needed.
  • Attend, assist and represent Playworks at various key fundraising events/functions, speaking engagements, tours, and other programs.
  • Host program visits and seek new relationships in the philanthropic community.
  • Prepare regular reports on development progress against targets and work with EDs and Regional Development Team to ensure revenue and fundraising targets are met.
  • Leverage and manage development committees and support boards with individual fundraising plans and activities.

Organizational Leadership & Staff Management

  • Serve as strategic thinking partner to executive directors and program staff leadership.
  • Directly supervise development team and support development team functions.
  • Provide coaching, strategic guidance and critical feedback to staff, with a practice of mentorship, respecting the skills, strengths, contributions and challenges of individual team members.
  • Collaborate with EDs, development team, training team, program team and program coordinators to cultivate, develop and mobilize the Playworks network – stakeholders, volunteers, donors, Fellows, etc.

Planning, Visibility & External Relations

  • Cultivate and steward the local Playworks brand, ensuring consistent communications across the organization.
  • In coordination with the mid-Atlantic RPD and EDs (and interns when appropriate), create and/or participate in monthly visibility, event and media opportunities.
  • Manage development and communications calendar and lead quarterly annual planning processes.
  • Work with staff to integrate assessment and evaluation into all development programs and initiatives.

Administration & Operations

  • Monitor progress against monthly dashboards and targets vs developing monthly reports.
  • Oversee local Salesforce record keeping and database troubleshooting with staff.
  • Work closely with Development Associates and Program/Development Associate to ensure that all operational functions run smoothly.

If you’re a good fit for this position, you already know most of what this job entails. However, to be sure we’re providing a complete picture, here are some details:

  • You will be successful if you are a collaborative and innovative leader, with an understanding of strength-based organizational culture, passionate about Playworks’ mission and committed to education and health reform work.
  • The strongest candidate will have direct solicitation experience within the mid-Atlantic.
  • Success in this position requires outstanding interpersonal skills.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required and Master’s degree in Public Relations, Business, Sales, Non-Profit Management, Marketing or related field preferred.
  • Experience with direct solicitation required.
  • Experience leading and managing staff in an innovative, entrepreneurial culture.
  • 5-10 years of fundraising and development experience.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust within a team, as well as lead group presentations.
  • Requires flexibility to readily adapt to a changing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of effective fundraising strategies including grant seeking, individual donor cultivation, corporate employee volunteer programs and event production.
  • Possess excellent organizational and analytical skills and the ability to multitask and meet aggressive deadlines.
  • Proven track record of success in fundraising.
  • Tech savvy and familiarity with donor management/engagement systems and online social networks.
  • Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed.
  • This position will require travel to various regional locations.

Compensation & Benefits:

Playworks offers the full package – great benefits, a fun place to work and an opportunity to grow professionally.

  • Competitive non profit salary commensurate with experience. This is a full-time exempt position that reports to the regional Executive Directors.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) with employer match, life insurance, employee funded pre-tax health and child care spending accounts.
  • Generous paid time off with paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.

This is a hands-on, creative, playful and fun-loving place to work, all while contributing to the success of our region’s youth. So if you’re ready to immerse yourself in the education sector, working on a rewarding set of challenges and if you’ve got the skills, experience, passion, and a team spirit, apply!  Please include:

  • A cover letter describing your interest in Playworks, how your experience has prepared you for this role and salary requirements.
  • Resume.
  • References will be requested.

Playworks is changing the way children experience school every day by leveraging the power of safe and healthy play. We create a place for every kid on the playground to feel included, be active, and build valuable social and emotional skills. Our ambitions demand that we invest in recruiting, developing and managing a team that reflects the broad diversity of our communities. Our core values of inclusion, respect, healthy community and healthy play are the foundation of our organization and are infused in all aspects of our work, including recruiting and retaining the best talent we can.

As an equal opportunity program, Playworks encourages applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, gender identity/expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, or any other legally protected basis. Playworks evaluates all candidates on a merit basis.

How To ApplyApple here: https://grnh.se/7a63552d1

Newmarket, NH

Program Manager, New England Grassroots Environment Fund

The Organization

The New England Grassroots Environment Fund (Grassroots Fund) is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to energize and nurture long term civic engagement in local initiatives that create and maintain healthy, just, safe and environmentally sustainable communities.

Our program work:

• fosters innovation by providing direct grant support,

• convenes changemakers through our RootSkills Training Series and Catalyst Conversations,

• amplifies voices through Trend Reports and our participatory processes; and

• reimagines philanthropy through our shared decision-making model.

The Grassroots Fund works to co-create healthy and sustainable communities throughout New England by providing individuals and groups – particularly those who have been marginalized – with access to the tools, resources and connections they need to achieve environmental and social justice. Our Guiding Values are fundamental to our mission, functions and programs.

Position Overview

The Grassroots Fund seeks a dynamic and collaborative individual who has an established record of work in marginalized communities and experience in designing and delivering external communications. The Program Manager – Communications & Young Adult Leaders grant program will coordinate with all staff to implement the organization’s communications plan and design and deliver a comprehensive set of external communications, including eNews stories, quarterly trend emails, grant program deadline reminders and event notifications, social media, blogs and media releases. As part of the communications priorities, the Program Manager will work with fellow program staff to assist in targeted promotion of grant opportunities, trainings and convenings throughout the year.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, this Program Manager will oversee the Young Adult Leader grant program, playing an active role in the recruitment and facilitation throughout the grant review process.

The Program Manager responsibilities include:

• Co-facilitate the development and lead implementation and evaluation of an annual communications plan that operationalizes the Fund’s brand platform;

• Oversee the generation of communications content (website, eNews, printed materials), in collaboration with all staff, that engages audience segments and leads to measurable action/behavior;

• Put communications vehicles in place to create momentum and awareness as well as test the effectiveness of communications activities;

• Co-facilitate the spring ‘Young Adult Leaders’ grant program, including applicant support, grant application intake, facilitating of participatory grant review process and management of grant awards.

• Coordinate and deliver regular program-related ‘Catalyst Calls’ for Young Adult Leader grantees

• Assist, as-needed, in semiannual ‘Grow’ grant review

More details:  https://grassrootsfund.org/sites/default/files/negef/Docs/Staff/JobPostings/gf_2018_comm_mng.pdf 

How To Apply

Please submit a single PDF that contains a cover letter, current résumé and the names and contact information of at least three professional references. We will begin review/interviews as applications are received with priority given to applications received by October 24th, 2018. Please send your PDF application file to: job@grassrootsfund.org. Please direct any questions to email only.

Washington, DC

Operation and Program Assistant, National Center for Family Philanthropy

The Organization

NCFP staff is mission driven, sets ambitious goals, and shares a culture of trust, respect and honesty.

NCFP is open to diverse views and new ideas, and values open communication. Together we meet high standards of excellence in our work.

NCFP is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of NCFP to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Overview

The National Center for Family Philanthropy is seeking an Operations and Program Assistant to join its dynamic team. This role provides the opportunity to influence the largest and most diverse sector of philanthropic giving, and to support philanthropic families and those who work with them. The successful candidate will focus on administrative and operational support for the organization, and assist with NCFP programming initiatives.

The Operations and Program Assistant reports to the Vice President, Planning and Management and the Vice President, Programs; and supports functions across the organization. This includes, but is not limited to:

•  Greeting visitors, answering phones, managing files and office correspondence, ordering supplies, and performing operational support activities for the entire organization.

•  Coding expenses, processing invoices, and supporting the Vice President, Planning and Management with general accounting responsibilities.

•  Assisting the Vice President, Planning and Management and the Office Administrator with other day-to-day operational responsibilities of the organization.

•  Providing general support to the NCFP program team in the development and execution of programs and strategies that advance the practice of family philanthropy.

•  Providing support for all NCFP program-related communications, including managing aspects of the blog, website updates, social media, and event marketing.

•  Providing support for all NCFP events and convenings, including the National Forum on Family Philanthropy, Trustee Education Institute, CEO Retreats, and other trainings and seminars.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; focus on philanthropy, public policy, or related issue area preferred. One to two years professional experience in the philanthropic or nonprofit sector preferred.

Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong time management skills, the ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities, and a desire to learn and to contribute in multiple ways in a dynamic non-profit environment. Familiarity with Salesforce preferred.

Excellent research and analytical skills.  Exceptional attention to detail, along with strong project management skills.  Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in organizing work, establishing priorities and meeting demanding project goals.

Strong team orientation and willingness to be flexible and work across teams.

How To Apply

Please email a resume and cover letter to hr@ncfp.org.

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