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The Organization

The Kresge Foundation is one of the top 20 private foundations in the United States and the only one focused exclusively on expanding opportunities for people with low income in American Cities. With a $3.8 billion endowment and a staff of over 100 employees, the foundation deploys grants and social investments across arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and community development. The foundation’s state-of-the-art headquarters maintains an array of energy-efficient, water-conserving and health-promoting systems. The foundation also operates an office in Detroit’s Midtown district.

Position Overview

About the American Cities Practice

More than 80 percent of Americans – and more than 80 percent of Americans with low incomes – live in metropolitan areas. At the same time, there is a continuing trend towards urbanization. This puts American cities on the frontline of our nation’s most pressing challenges: whether we can drive lasting prosperity, close the widening gap between rich and poor, promote equality and expand opportunity. Kresge’s American Cities Practice draws on the depth of the foundation’s experience from working in Detroit and the breadth of the foundation’s national expertise to help find solutions to these challenges—specifically by promoting the use of effective and inclusive community development practice in American cities.

About the position

The Associate Program Officer will work with the American Cities Practice’s team to evaluate grant applications, to manage a portion of the practice’s portfolio of grants, and to lead select bodies of work associated with the practice’s strategic priorities:

·         Fostering cross-city exchange of knowledge between community development practitioners through research, publications, and convening;

·         Seeding and scaling innovative approaches to community development by funding and supporting national multi-city initiatives; and

·         Stewarding the foundation’s place-based grantmaking in Memphis and New Orleans, including community development grantmaking and cross-team coordination.

All of this work has the goal of decreasing poverty and increasing social and economic mobility in American cities.

Primary responsibilities

Project & Program Management

·            Coordinates critical modules of the foundation’s convening, research, and knowledge exchange agenda.   Maintains positive working relationships with key partners — advising, managing and supporting their work.

·            Manages portions of the Practice’s place-based work including:

§  Internal cross-team collaboration through quarterly meetings, site visits and ongoing information exchange.  Develops strategic objectives, associated workplans and agendas, facilitates meetings and maintains internal relationships.

§  External relationships with key partners in focus cities.

·            Acts as American Cities Practice’s liaison to other Kresge departments, including Learning & Evaluation.  Participates in internal working groups.

·            Manages external requests for proposals and open calls for grant applications including RFP development, publication, review and communication process.

Strategy

·         Contributes to the practice’s overall strategy development to address team and program priorities, including strategies related to place-based work.

·         Manages creation of strategy documents such as board materials, board advisory committee materials, and working group materials

·         Obtains, maintains, and shares knowledge of the current thinking in field – acting as a subject matter advisor internally at Kresge.

Grant Reviews

·         Manages a portfolio of select grants across national initiatives and place-based work in cities.

·         Performs grant review responsibilities for a combination of sourced and unsolicited applications including the initial screen and review of applicant “ideas,” “inquiries,” and “Letters of Intent” submitted to the program team.

·         Submits grant recommendations for consideration and approval, drafts and manages transmission of decline letters.

·         Develops knowledge and supports the team’s use of PRI and innovative capital tools to achieve program objectives.

·         With other team members, shares collective responsibility for achieving strategic objectives in cities.

Research, Evaluation and Learning

·         Works with the Program Officer and Managing Director to develop grant outcomes and evaluation criteria for one’s own grants; reviews reports and interprets results for the broader team.

·         Within the team calendar, conducts site visits and partakes of professional development opportunities.

·         Conducts research and contributes to program development within the team.

Contributions to the Field and other Duties

·         Represents the foundation publicly, sharing program approaches and grant making outcomes.

·         May participate in funder and cross-sector collaboratives to achieve program objectives as needed.

·         Develops and maintains other external involvement as needed by the team.

·         Works collaboratively, actively supporting and encouraging all members within the team and across teams.

·         Demonstrates a strong commitment to the foundation’s mission and values, and an ability to demonstrate that commitment in daily interactions.

·         Demonstrates a strong commitment to pragmatically championing issues of inclusion and equity in American Cities.

·         Conducts other duties and special projects as requested.

Qualifications

·            Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant or related fields is required; Completion of a Master’s degree is preferred.

·            Minimum of two to five years of work experience; must have leadership potential.

·            Excellent analytical, writing, and verbal skills.

·            Strong interpersonal skills and experience working across teams, functions or sectors.

·            Demonstrated ability to effectively develop and manage strong and productive working relationships with internal and external partners.

·            Previous experience synthesizing large amounts of information and the ability to execute on strategies.

·            Demonstrated interest in the public, nonprofit, civic or social sectors.

·            Demonstrated maturity and sound judgment. Ability to make decisions and craft support for recommendations.

·            Skill in working effectively as a member of a team.

·            Ability to master a diverse and often demanding workload.

·            Must be willing to travel extensively. Local, regional and national travel requirements vary by quarter.

·            Previous experience in consulting/analysis, project management, strategy or (for-profit, non-profit or public sector) operations is preferred.

The Kresge Foundation, an Equal Opportunity Employer, seeks to reach a broad and diverse candidate pool when filling vacant positions. We strongly encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds because we believe that the foundation and its work benefit from the various perspectives and talents of a diverse staff. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

How To Apply

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The Organization

Vitalyst Health Foundation is an independent, non-partisan public foundation whose mission is to connect, support and inform efforts to improve the health of individuals and communities in Arizona.  Vitalyst Health Foundation is recruiting for a new Director of Capacity Building and Community Engagement. This position will continue to support community engagement efforts that address the social determinants of health, as well as improve the capacity of individuals, non-profits and communities to further the existing goals of the Foundation.

Position Overview

The Director of Capacity Building and Community Engagement is responsible for increasing the capacity and effectiveness of community-based leaders/groups, organizations and coalitions working in focus areas of the Foundation. This position also has responsibility for working with peer directors to increase civic participation as well as equitable, inclusive decision-making to improve community health.

To accomplish these goals, the tasks of the Director include:

• In concert with peer directors, identify and work with social sector organizations and professionals to build their capacity to effectively carry out their missions, as well as further the mission of Vitalyst.
• In concert with peer directors, identify and work with a cross-sector of stakeholders to build capacity; align and leverage efforts that address the social determinants of health through alliances and coalitions.
• Using innovative strategies, identify, reach, and build relationships with community-based leaders/organizations working in priority geographic and issue areas to engage those disproportionately affected by poor health outcomes who are often not brought to the discussion as equal partners.
• Integrate community driven or informed engagement strategies into all Foundation activities.
• Work with recipients of grants and community stakeholders to use and apply learning from technical assistance, convenings, peer networking, and data sharing.
• Introduce innovative practices that support the effectiveness of community stakeholders.
• Understand and leverage the role that non-profits can play in civic participation and community engagement.
• Collaborate with program staff, a wide range of community groups and other philanthropic organizations to address issues related to their priorities.
• Serve as a liaison with national foundations to leverage best practices and communicate Vitalyst Health Foundation’s accomplishments.​

Specific Skills That Are Necessary for Success:

• Knowledge of the theory, concepts and best practices of strength-based community development, systems change and the policy/advocacy continuum.
• Expertise and knowledge in civic engagement to help build networks among nonprofits and community stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the legal/cultural dynamics of nonprofits and the communities they serve.
• Relationship building skills across sectors and capacity building partners.
• Oversight skills for management of program budgets and contractors.
• Group facilitation and management of group dynamics.
• Current knowledge of Arizona, regional and national trends and how they relate to Vitalyst’s work.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Policy analysis, program evaluation, and/or research.
• Ability to translate theory into practice.
• A willingness to support other staff at all levels of the organization.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent life experience), Master’s degree preferred.
• Excellent written, presentation and verbal communications skills, including strong listening skills.
• Skilled in building interpersonal and community relationships, requiring poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and embrace diversity, equity and inclusion concepts and apply them in carrying out programmatic work.
• Ability to pay attention to accuracy and detail while thinking broadly.
• Experience working with community-based organizations.
• Experience in program evaluation.

An ideal candidate would have:

• Experience leading and/or managing non-profits as well as experience as a non-profit consultant.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and a reputation for innovation and adaptability.
• Experience working with diverse coalitions and organizations.
• A clear understanding of racial disparities in Arizona, and the effects this has had on programs and policies.
• Experience managing contractors and administering budgets.
• Experience working in or with foundations.
• Demonstrated abilities as a creative problem solver, with the ability to think strategically as part of a team.
• Understanding of and alignment with the mission, values and principles of Vitalyst Health Foundation.
• Understanding of the needs of both rural and urban non-profits and coalitions.
• Ability to communicate clearly in both English and Spanish

Compensation:  Competitive.  Commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Generous benefit package.

The Organization

Founded in 1998, GreatSchools is a national nonprofit that helps millions of parents access great schools and support great learning. Our programs inspire parents to aim high for their kids, helping them build skills and access resources to guide their children to education success. We believe that when millions of American parents support education excellence at home and demand it at school, we can fundamentally transform the landscape of education in the U.S.

The Webby award-winning website, GreatSchools.org, had nearly 60 million unique visitors last year and reaches more than half of all U.S. families with school-age children every year. As the nation’s leading guide to preK-12 schools, the site offers profiles of about 200,000 public and private schools and more than one million ratings and reviews by parents, teachers, and students. In addition, GreatSchools offers thousands of research-based articles, videos, and worksheets to help parents support their children’s learning.

Our staff of approximately 40 has expertise in digital media, parenting, and education. We work together to create innovative and impactful resources for families, combining high-quality research with intuitive design. Headquartered in Oakland, CA, GreatSchools has local programs in many locations across the country.

Position Overview

he GreatSchools Data Science Team is seeking an analytically skilled, creative-minded person who excels at building, sharing, and improving statistical models for real-world solutions. The Data Science Analyst will develop models that form the core of GreatSchools ratings and other data products and drive public-facing reports.They will be responsible for leveraging a variety of data sources to create insights for internal and external audiences. Through this work, the The GreatSchools Data Science Team is seeking an analytically skilled, creative-minded person who excels at building, sharing, and improving statistical models for real-world solutions. The Data Science Analyst will develop models that form the core of GreatSchools ratings and other data products and drive public-facing reports.They will be responsible for leveraging a variety of data sources to create insights for internal and external audiences. Through this work, the Data Science Analyst will help make a measurable difference in the lives of millions of families across the country who use GreatSchools.org. This is an opportunity for someone with strong quantitative skills and a passion for increasing access to quality education.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and implement statistical models to support GreatSchools’ school quality ratings.
• Maintain ratings scripts and queries using R and SQL, updating and improving as necessary based on methodology changes or standardization.
• Incorporate quality checks into ratings methodology to ensure accuracy and consistency of output.
• Build data visualizations to help colleagues and other stakeholders understand data and ratings methodology changes.
• Contribute to the creation of internally and externally facing reports on a variety of K-12 education issues.
• Serve as a resource and thought partner for Customer Service, Marketing, Engineering and other teams in the interpretation of rating methodology implementation to specific cases.

Qualifications:

• Skilled with the core technical tools of the Data Science Team at GreatSchools
  • R – Ability to write and understand complex R functions.
  • SQL – Perform queries of basic to intermediate difficulty.
  • Pluses include familiarity with working in a shell environment or using scripting languages such as Ruby or Python.
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized.
• Flexible and creatively-minded, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to think beyond statistical models to generate solutions.
• A strong communicator who can share technical knowledge in understandable ways to team members of diverse backgrounds and skill sets.
• Positive work ethic, sense of humor, and contributor to our fun work environment.
• Pluses: Experience working with K-12 education data, analytics or data science tools, automated reporting, and working in a non-profit.
• A passion for the GreatSchools mission, to help parents get a great education for their kids.

How To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, including salary requirements, and a résumé here (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/42d7d56bcc784272866949ab8e789bba. Indicate that you found this posting on the ABFE web site in your application. Your cover letter should include reasons as to why you want to work for GreatSchools. Résumés without cover letters will not be considered.

The Organization

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, a leading philanthropic institution helping communities create the conditions children need to thrive, is seeking nominations and applications for Program Officer for its Michigan Programs. 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. The foundation has made a generational commitment to grantmaking in the region that advances the vision of a future in which every child thrives. WKKF partners closely with community stakeholders and policy makers to co-create a network of organizations working together to advance economic stability, racial equity, and community and civic engagement, while increasing access to quality education, healthy food, and medical care for children and families in need.

Position Overview

Working in partnership across the three team offices for Michigan Programs led by its new Director Faye Nelson and with WKKF national staff, the Program Officer will provide leadership and oversight for on-the-ground execution of program efforts that nurture opportunities for achieving positive systemic change for better education, health, and economic outcomes for children and their families throughout the state of Michigan. The Michigan team works in offices in Battle Creek, Detroit, and Grand Rapids and is a critical place-based team at the foundation. Particular areas of interest related to WKKF priorities as the Michigan Programs team grows include early childhood and education systems, employment equity, and equitable economic development. The Program Officer will screen and recommend grants for funding, conduct site visits, manage and monitor a portfolio of grant programs aligned with the strategic framework, and collaborate within the Michigan Programs team and across the foundation to develop a more interdisciplinary approach to grantmaking. The Program Officer will maintain strong, authentic relationships with grant seekers and grantees and act as a spokesperson for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, effectively communicating the foundation’s goal of partnering with communities to improve the well-being of children and their families.

The ideal candidate will have expertise and leadership experience in the areas of early childhood education, employment equity, or economic development, and will be committed to the values and mission of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.  Familiarity and experience with the grantmaking process is a plus. She/He/They will have a deep and comprehensive understanding of program execution and development. The Program Officer will have the cultural fluency to curate a portfolio reflective of a community’s needs and to be responsive to the wisdom of local mores and leadership. She/He/They will possess a strong team orientation, a high tolerance for ambiguity, the ability to adapt quickly to change, and success working effectively with persons from diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds.

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is being assisted in this search by Katherine Jacobs and Courtney Thomas of the national search firm NPAG.

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.

MICHIGAN PROGRAMS

As the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s home state, Michigan has always held a special place in its mission. The foundation has a focused team whose work in the region is committed to the health, happiness, and well-being of all children in the community. Critical to that effort is having the community fully engaged in its own outcome. The foundation believes that its work must focus on community and civic engagement as well as racial and economic equity in order to create real, systemic and lasting change for Michigan’s children and their families.

Grantee Highlights:

Michigan League for Public Policy

The Michigan League for Public Policy is a nonprofit, nonpartisan statewide policy and advocacy organization dedicated to advancing economic security. With WKKF support, it established the Prosperity Coalition – a bipartisan, cross-sector, statewide partnership – to improve the lives of Michigan’s vulnerable families and children through policy change.

Center for Michigan

The Center for Michigan is a “think-and-do” tank focused on healing an unhealthy, hyper-partisan political culture to reinvigorate the public policy process. WKKF funding helps further the Center’s overall five-year business plan to improve Michigan’s quality of life by fostering a more engaged and informed public.

Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion

The mission of the Michigan Roundtable is to build sustainable, inclusive communities. WKKF supports the Roundtable’s Michigan Racial Equity Network, which promotes collaboration across healthcare, business, higher education, K-12 education, foundations, faith-based groups, and the arts and humanities, linking and coordinating efforts at the local and state levels to pursue collective action on behalf of racial equity.

WKKF works with industry partners and technical education programs to ensure there are clear pathways to employment for diverse populations. The foundation also supports families in developing a base of financial security that will enable them to support and engage in the education of their children and to save for the future. Additionally, WKKF is committed to helping develop diverse local leaders with influence and who can help leverage other local and national philanthropic dollars.

Opportunities and Challenges Facing the PROGRAM OFFICER

The new Program Officer will join an extraordinary team of individuals who are passionate about eradicating social disparities and improving well-being for all children. S/he will also be part of a closely connected cross-disciplinary team executing the place-based work that spans across Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, New Orleans, Haiti, and Mexico. The place-based teams strive to improve conditions across these diverse places by sharing best practices and aligning resources, approaches, and assessment of grantmaking to drive solutions for systemic social change.

The new Program Officer for Michigan Programs can expect to engage in the following challenges and opportunities:

·       Provide leadership and oversight for on-the-ground execution of program efforts that is aligned and integrated with the unified mission and vision of the foundation. The new Program Officer will develop a strong network of key stakeholders, policymakers, community leaders, and grantees that support the foundation’s mission and inform and advance its work in Michigan. She/He/They will expand and deepen the foundation’s work in early childhood education, economic development, and employment equity, shaping the work and supporting communities to enhance the well-being of children and families in the state.

·       Collaborate with and support prospective and existing grantees in developing funding strategies, requests, and plans with a focus on change making relevant to policy and advocacy. The Program Officer will provide high-level technical assistance to grantees including conducting site visits and consulting on model development, partnership negotiations, leadership capacity building, and coaching. She/He/They will identify and recommend grantmaking opportunities that leverage WKKF investments for maximum impact in creating systemic change, and she/he/they will maintain strong, authentic relationships with grant seekers and grantees, ensuring mutual understanding of WKKF program direction, goals, and expectations.

·       Create learning communities and collaborative networks amongst 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 early childhood education, economic development, or employment equity. The Program Officer will work closely with WKKF’s Learning and Impact team to incorporate assessment components into program efforts to measure progress and impact. She/He/They will document and circulate lessons learned from grant investments, networking meetings, and other foundation-related activities. She/He/They will work collaboratively to identify and prioritize the highest value knowledge and learning from the foundation’s grant investments and networking meetings.

·       Build public and policy goodwill and awareness of issues affecting vulnerable children and families. The Program Officer will contribute ideas on 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. She/He/They will serve as a credible, articulate representative and spokesperson for the foundation and will communicate the program’s strategic direction and funding interests to various audiences, internal and external to the foundation.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

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:

·       Eight to ten years of significant relevant work experience in early childhood education, economic development, or employment equity; familiarity and experience with the grantmaking process is a plus; Master’s degree in a field relevant to the portfolio is preferred;

·       Demonstrated flexible, multidisciplinary thinking required to address the social determinants of quality early childhood education and/ or economic security and the drive to shape and inform the work based on the immediate issues and opportunities found in communities; understanding of the broad social and economic forces that affect communities and families and shape programming efforts; holistic and multi-dimensional approach to leadership development, organizational change, and community transformation;

·       Sophisticated understanding of educational and economic disparities in Michigan and the related policy landscapes; ability to navigate successfully the different legal, social, and political forces at play through the federal, state, and local governance systems in Michigan; and/or knowledge of financial systems, capital markets, and economic mobility policy and practices that leverage diverse models and effective strategies for economic security particularly among underserved communities;

·       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;

·       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;

·       Demonstrated success in forging and stewarding partnerships with the private sector, government agencies, foundations, policymakers and stakeholders in economic development, education, and community organizations in support of children and families;

·       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;

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement programs that have impact; ability to think globally while working locally, 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;
• 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

·       Ability to travel approximately 50 percent time is required; regular attendance on-site at the Battle Creek headquarters to facilitate interaction and synthesis of the grantmaking programs is required.

How To Apply

The search is being led by Katherine Jacobs and Courtney Thomas 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-POMI@nonprofitprofessionals.com. 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

Founded in 1940, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF) advances social change that contributes to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world. The RBF’s grantmaking is organized around three themes: Democratic Practice, Peacebuilding, and Sustainable Development. Though the Fund pursues its three program interests in a variety of geographic contexts, it has identified several specific locations on which to concentrate cross-programmatic attention. The Fund refers to these as “RBF pivotal places”: subnational areas, nation-states, or cross-border regions that have special importance with regard to the Fund’s substantive concerns and whose future will have disproportionate significance for the future of a surrounding region, an ecosystem, or the world. The Fund currently works in two pivotal places: Southern China and the Western Balkans. The Charles E.  Culpeper Arts & Culture program, focused on New York, nurtures a vibrant and inclusive arts community in the Fund’s home city.

The Pocantico Center is the Fund’s venue for conferences and meetings on critical issues related to the Rockefeller Brothers Fund’s mission. It also serves as a community resource and offers public access through a visitation program, lectures, and cultural events, as well as support to artists and arts organizations in the greater New York City area. The RBF’s stewardship of the Pocantico Historic Area includes overseeing the maintenance, care, conservation, and restoration of the historic buildings, gardens, and collections of decorative and fine art at Kykuit. Located 20 miles north of Manhattan in the Pocantico Historic Area, The Pocantico Center is managed by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund as part of its agreement with the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Position Overview

Collections Management

·         Provide data entry and catalogue records into Re:Discovery Proficio, the National Trust’s specified database.

Collections Management

·         Provide data entry and catalogue records into Re:Discovery Proficio, the National Trust’s specified database.

·         Scan and enter photographs into the database.

·         Affix numbers to objects in the collection.

·         Maintain inventory, insurance records, photograph collections.

·         Catalogue secondary collections at assembled buildings on the estate.

·         Facilitate visits of conservators working on various aspects of the collection.

·         Write and produce labels for the collections.

·         Ensure that collections, signage, and installation/exhibition spaces are in proper condition for public tours (May-October).

·         Assist with condition reporting as necessary.

·         Process incoming and outgoing loans.

·         Occasionally assist with the reorganizing and rehousing of collections in storage.

General Research and Writing Tasks

·         Assist in researching and developing temporary exhibitions at Pocantico and the RBF’s NYC offices.

·         Participate in periodic research that informs the writing of wall texts, labels, brochures or other publications.

·         Occasionally research and respond to collection-related inquiries.

Guest Tours and Other Responsibilities

·         Conduct special tours as requested.

·         Provide overall administrative support including monthly financial reports.

·         Assist with special events and programs, such as series of learning opportunities for the public.

·         Perform other related duties as requested by the collections manager.

Qualifications

·         Knowledge in the history of fine and decorative arts related to the collections

·         Familiarity with best practices for object care and maintenance, and in monitoring, administering and assessing conservation and restoration projects.

·         Familiarity with collections databases

·         Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

·         Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to be consistently diplomatic, tactful, and

professional, and to interact effectively with all levels of staff, guests, and other external parties.

·         Administrative and general office skills. Particularly, strong knowledge of and ability to use computer technology to efficiently accomplish work, using e-mail, the Internet, database management software, and Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

·         Basic documentary photography and post-production skills.

·         Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills. Ability to draft original correspondence.

Additionally, each employee is expected to:

·         Understand and support the philanthropic mission of the RBF.

·         Respect and value those who partner with or request assistance from the RBF.

·         Manage the resources of the RBF in a manner that maximizes the funds available for charitable activity.

·         Appreciate the value of diversity initiatives and equal opportunity in all work relationships.

Education, Experience & Knowledge

·         Bachelor’s degree in art history, museum studies, or a related field, with three years of related experience. Advanced degree in a relevant field with two years related experience.

·         Experience with the collections of an historic house. Art handling skills preferred.

·         Computer skills/database experience required.

How To Apply

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund is an equal opportunity employer and invites applications from candidates regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or religion. We offer a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, a generous benefits package, and a pleasant work environment.

To apply, please send a letter explaining your interest in the position and qualifications along with a resume to jobs@rbf.org.  Include ‘Collections Assistant’ on the subject line of your email. No telephone or fax inquiries please. Application deadline is October 5, 2018. For additional information please visit our website at www.rbf.org.

Rockefeller Brothers Fund

Attn: Human Resources – Collections Assistant

475 Riverside Drive, Suite 900

New York, NY 10115

The Organization

NCFP is a national nonprofit based in Washington, DC. Our staff are mission driven, set ambitious goals, and share a culture of trust, respect and honesty. NCFP is open to diverse views and new ideas, and values open communications. Together we meet high standards of excellence in our work.

The National Center for Family Philanthropy 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. NCFP prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

Position Overview

The National Center for Family Philanthropy has an exciting opportunity to join its dynamic team as a Marketing Manager.

NCFP is the only national nonprofit devoted exclusively to philanthropic families. Our primary audience is family foundations and those who work with them. NCFP is a treasured resource in the world of family philanthropy and you will help ensure its success by making more families aware of our content and services.

The Marketing Manager reports to the Senior Vice President, Advancement, and works to raise the profile of NCFP. You will join the organization at an exciting time as we launch a redesigned website and implement new marketing software.

The successful candidate will have experience in marketing, ideally in a nonprofit setting. You are comfortable using digital media tools to engage new audiences and are creative in producing marketing and promotional materials. You will be working with NCFP’s program team on digital communications and social media. We are a very collaborative team and provide opportunities for growth in different areas based on the skillsets and interests of candidates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required; a minimum of three years previous marketing experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in CMS, client management, and marketing software. NCFP uses SalesForce and is implementing Hubspot.
• Exceptional presentation, research, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in organizing work, establishing priorities and meeting demanding project goals.
• Strong team orientation. This position requires interacting with donors and representing NCFP at public events, with a strong commitment to customer service and providing a great experience.

How To Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter to hr@ncfp.org with the subject line: Marketing Manager.

The Organization

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.

Position Overview

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 Program Officers to strengthen the foundation’s work in Food Systems, Health Equity, and Maternal and 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 (FHWB), 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 at WKKF 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.

The ideal candidates will have a master’s or terminal degree and substantial work experience within or partnered with public health systems or food production and distribution systems and 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 children. They will have familiarity with public health networks as well as experience developing robust partnerships across 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. 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.

This search is being conducted with assistance from Carolyn Ho and Melinda Hull of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are encouraged to

How To Apply

This search is being conducted with assistance from 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

The Mission of The Colorado Health Foundation is to improve the health of Coloradoans. The Foundation uses our full philanthropic resources including grantmaking, policy and advocacy, strategic private investments, convening and capacity building to drive change.

Position Overview

Senior Program Officer

Do you excel in strategic visioning and implementing change? Do you have advanced expertise in affordable housing, grantmaking, and understand system level solutions?  Do you pride yourself in being a team leader and mentor, yet are willing to complete the details of a job? If you can identify with any of the above, you should consider applying to join our team at the Colorado Health Foundation.

The Foundation is happy to announce the position of Senior Program Officer. This opportunity is responsible for supporting the Foundation’s mission to improve the health of Coloradans and lead the development of a new priority area – affordable housing. This position provides leadership and oversight for on-the-ground execution of the Foundation’s strategies in affordable housing and childrens’ physical activity. The officer will report to the Portfolio Director.

Qualified candidates will have proven expertise in establishing and nurturing relationships with strategic partners, i.e. other foundations, nonprofits, governmental agencies, and key decision-makers. They will have a broad and deep understanding of the social determinants of health (i.e. poverty, housing, food, etc.), and health philanthropy. The ideal candidate has a proven record of getting results.  They have led, developed, and implemented programs successfully and are known for this success across communities. They excel at communicating across constituencies, work well in ambiguity, and proactively identify opportunities to advance the Foundation’s mission while remaining grounded in the day to day execution of tasks and responsibilities.

Applicants must have at least eight (8) years of experience in philanthropy or related fields. Furthermore, they must demonstrate extensive experience in leading and executing multiple grantmaking strategies. Experience working in the health sector is a plus, as is experience working with philanthropy or the non-profit sector. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree.

How To Apply

If you are an experienced professional who wants a rewarding opportunity to improve the health of Coloradans you will want to visit www.coloradohealth.org to apply. All applications require a resume and cover letter.

Application deadline is September 30, 2018.

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

The Organization

Lambda Legal is committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people, and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work.

Since 1973, Lambda Legal has used impact litigation and other advocacy tools to decriminalize same-sex relationships, fight HIV discrimination, win marriage equality, and advance the rights of transgender people. Contributions from supporters nationwide enable a growing budget of approximately $19 million. Clients are not charged for legal representation or advocacy, and Lambda Legal receives no government funding. Headquartered in New York City, Lambda Legal has regional offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, and Washington, DC.

The goal of Lambda Legal is simple–everyone should be able to love who they love and be who they are. Lambda Legal believes that serving the full breadth of the LGBT and HIV communities requires cultural competency and enthusiasm for diversity of all kinds. Part of what makes Lambda Legal successful is an understanding and awareness that civil rights go beyond face value. The intersectionality of discrimination doesn’t end with sexual orientation or gender identity–it reaches into the depths of race, creed, religion, education, and class. Acknowledging that these exist in the world and in the organization, it is important to demonstrate awareness and proactive commitment to counter-acting them.

Position Overview

National Headquarters, New York

The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Lambda Legal in the search for a Chief Development Officer.

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) will lead and expand an ambitious national fundraising program that raises over $20 million annually through a combination of major gifts, events, direct response, corporate and foundation giving, and a fast-growing planned giving program. The CDO will direct, guide, and inspire a team of twenty-five fundraising staff across six offices nationally and serve as a key connection to a range of internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will be an exceptional team-builder with a vision for revenue growth.

Lambda Legal’s ambitious fundraising program engages funders of varying size across the United States. The new CDO must bring energy and insight to their work as the organization begins its next chapter in the fight to preserve and expand the rights of LGBT and HIV+ people. The successful candidate must be ready to roll up their sleeves and lead a national team dedicated to growth.

Ten to fifteen years of fund development leadership experience, with five to ten years of those years being in management, is required for this position. Capital campaign experience is preferred.

All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Before submitting your materials, please read them over for accuracy.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/393

The Organization

We work on a variety of projects that fall primarily in these areas: Advocacy & Social Movements, Health & Health Equity, Social Justice, Theory of Change & Evaluation Planning, Evaluation Capacity Building, and Dataviz.

Position Overview

Innovation Network, a national research and evaluation consulting firm that works to advance the field of evaluation through research, practice, and sharing of learning with the broader evaluation and nonprofit community, seeks nominations and applications for the role of Senior Associate. With an interdisciplinary team of nine staff, Innovation Network is poised to grow and engage a new Senior Associate to partner closely with the leadership team to lead evaluation engagements and support Innovation Network’s strategy to contribute to thought leadership in the field.

The Senior Associate will lead the design and management of client engagements; support the professional growth of the Innovation Network team; and contribute to the organization’s thought leadership to advance evaluation. Ideal candidates will bring demonstrated subject matter expertise in the areas of philanthropic and nonprofit programs, services, and advocacy initiatives, including the issue areas of advocacy and social movements, health/health promotion/health equity, policy change, and democracy; a master’s degree in a social science or related field; deep knowledge of evaluation concepts, frameworks, theories, and designs; and significant experience in a consulting environment. Application instructions can be found at the end of this document.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

Innovation Network is a national research and evaluation consulting firm that works to advance the field of evaluation through research, practice, and sharing of learning with the broader evaluation and nonprofit community. As a mission-driven organization, Innovation Network is dedicated to strengthening the field of nonprofit evaluation, providing resources and expertise so that nonprofits have the knowledge and skills to learn from their work and create greater impact. With original roots that focused on evaluation of smaller scale programs, Innovation Network now also partners closely with funders seeking to create social change by evaluating harder-to-measure concepts such as advocacy and social movements, health and health equity, and social justice.

·       Advocacy and Social Movements: As funders and nonprofits are increasingly adopting new strategies such as grassroots engagement, grassroots mobilization, community organizing, systems change, and policy advocacy, Innovation Network has cultivated expertise and strategies to evaluate these types of complex initiatives. Innovation Network has deep experience evaluating federal, state, and local policy change efforts, in addition to systems change and grassroots movements, recognizing the ever-evolving nature of social movements and advocacy. Whether the team is mapping civic infrastructure to understand how civic engagement organizations can be strengthened or working to better understand the landscape of health advocacy, the work is designed to inform strategic decision making.

·       Health and Health Equity: With a deep understanding of the role of policy change to address systemic inequities, Innovation Network recognizes the challenges and benefits of evaluating health initiatives and deploys customized tools and frameworks to help its partners more effectively evaluate the impact of their efforts on policy to support the health of communities. Innovation Network’s approach is grounded in the notion that work at the state and local level will change health outcomes and perceptions nationwide and frequently takes a community or field-level approach to understand patterns and trends across the health landscape.

·       Social Justice: Social justice principles are inherent to many advocacy efforts that attack the root causes of systemic inequities, aiming to break down the institutional barriers that keep groups disadvantaged. Innovation Network engages with its partners to address issues related to economic justice, poverty, and racial justice.

Innovation Network further strengthens the field through training that builds evaluation capacity building through its widely-read publications, including its hallmark report, State of Evaluation.

With an interdisciplinary team of nine staff, Innovation Network is poised to grow and engage a new Senior Associate to partner closely with the leadership team to lead evaluation engagements and support Innovation Network’s strategy to contribute to thought leadership in the field.

OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FACING THE SENIOR ASSOCIATE

 The new Senior Associate will join a highly dedicated and talented team and a committed board to provide insight to the social sector in evaluation theory and cutting-edge evaluation practice. As a senior member of the team, the new Senior Associate can expect to engage the following core challenges and opportunities:

Lead the design and management of client engagements. The Senior Associate will steward client relationships and manage multiple evaluations from early to end stages. S/he will design robust project plans including theories of change, evaluation plans, and data collection methods/tools to evaluate the impact of client initiatives; collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data through surveys, interviews, and focus groups; draft and finalize deliverables, including writing reports and other products and designing data visualizations (charts, tables, maps, etc.).

Support the professional growth of the Innovation Network team. The Senior Associate will coach, train, and support Innovation Network staff in all facets of evaluation, including evaluation design, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Additionally, s/he will contribute to an internal culture of collaboration, innovation, and learning.

Contribute to Innovation Network’s growing thought leadership to advance evaluation. The Senior Associate will engage in research/writing projects, trainings, facilitation, and public speaking to support evaluation capacity building across the field. Additionally, s/he will lead in designing agendas, webinars, and facilitating meetings and/or learning sessions for Innovation Network’s partners and clients.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will possess many of the following qualifications and attributes:

• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in the areas of philanthropic and nonprofit programs, services, and advocacy initiatives, including the issue areas of advocacy and social movements, health/health promotion/health equity, policy change, and democracy.
• Master’s degree in a social science or related field required; PhD preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of related research and evaluation experience; Knowledge of/experience with evaluation concepts, frameworks, theories, and designs.
• Significant experience in a consulting environment (e.g., as an independent consultant, for a consultant firm, or as an internal consultant) and the ability to manage multiple client projects at once.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in an environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong qualitative analysis skills including experience conducting interviews, focus groups, and analyzing qualitative data.
• Deep knowledge of quantitative methods including survey instrument design, survey deployment, and analysis.
• Effective communication skills, including speaking, writing, and synthesis; Ability to deliver both concise summaries and in-depth reports.

§  Demonstrated ability to work closely with team members, build relationships, and promote a sense of community.

§  An energetic, collaborative, and flexible style; a natural communicator with highly developed emotional intelligence; a sense of humor and collegiality that makes the work fun.

How To Apply

TO APPLY

This search is being conducted with assistance from Allison Kupfer Poteet and Cara Pearsall of the national search firm NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications and your resume (in Word format) should be sent to: IN-SA@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.

Innovation Network is an equal opportunity employer.  We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group is an 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.