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The Organization

Our client is Compassion & Choices (C&C – www.compassionandchoices.org). Compassion & Choices works nationally to improve care and expand choice at the end of life. Compassion & Choices envisions a society where everyone receives state-of-the-art care at the end of life, and a full range of choices for dying in comfort, dignity and control. They engage their mission through three main pillars of service: end-of-life consultation, educational programs, and legislative/legal advocacy. Compassion & Choices is leading the way nationwide in their efforts to make medical aid in dying a legal and acceptable option for terminally-ill, mentally competent adults.  They are taking a multi-prong approach–legislation, litigation, and ballot initiative—to assure that they bring end-of-life options to everyone.

Position Overview

MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER

Remote Telecommuting Position Based Anywhere in California

Management Recruiters – Mid Hudson Valley is an executive search firm focused solely in serving the nonprofit sector.  We have a national practice and the large majority of our placements are executive leadership and senior fundraising professionals.

Our client is Compassion & Choices (C&C – www.compassionandchoices.org). Compassion & Choices works nationally to improve care and expand choice at the end of life. Compassion & Choices envisions a society where everyone receives state-of-the-art care at the end of life, and a full range of choices for dying in comfort, dignity and control. They engage their mission through three main pillars of service: end-of-life consultation, educational programs, and legislative/legal advocacy. Compassion & Choices is leading the way nationwide in their efforts to make medical aid in dying a legal and acceptable option for terminally-ill, mentally competent adults.  They are taking a multi-prong approach–legislation, litigation, and ballot initiative—to assure that they bring end-of-life options to everyone.

C&C has retained us to recruit and place a skilled Major Gifts Officer with them.

Position Overview

This position is primarily responsible for prospecting, cultivating and soliciting up to six figure gifts from prospects and major donors in the West Coast with a heavy emphasis on California donors.   The ideal candidate must have a proven track record of soliciting and closing major gifts and demonstrated ability to develop and grow long term philanthropic relationships while consistently meeting fundraising goals.  Experience in closing C4 gifts also strongly desired.

Key Responsibilities

• Steward a portfolio of approximately 150 current donors; utilize moves management to increase their giving.
• Work with organizational leadership and current supporters to find connections to prospective donors with the capacity to make 5 to 6 figure gifts.
• Working with the National Director and the organization’s leadership, begin and maintain fast pace of cultivating and soliciting gifts from current and prospective donors.
• Engage current donors and volunteers in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of new prospects.
• The candidate will contribute by employing and role-modeling key processes and programs that support an office-wide emphasis on collaborations, efficiencies and metrics/performance based outcomes.
• Supervisory Responsibilities – this position may manage some members of the development team . Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Timely and accurate completion of related reports (such as “P card” statement, performance reviews, time cards, etc.).
• Demonstrates commitment to and active support of C&C’s Diversity & Inclusion program. 

  Competencies 

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Donor Relations – Manages difficult or emotional donor situations. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Meets commitments.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Keeps commitments. Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity and ethically. Upholds organizational values.
• Initiative – Volunteers readily. Undertakes self-development activities. Seeks increased responsibilities. Takes independent actions and calculated risks. Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities. Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Interpersonal Skills – Works as a team player with others (staff, volunteers, etc.); Provides information to staff/volunteers on volunteer activities; Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audience; Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Active listening skills; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things. Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others. Maintains confidentiality.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Works well in group problem solving situations. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively. Edits work for spelling and grammar. Varies writing style to meet needs. Presents numerical data effectively. Able to read and interpret written information.  The candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills demonstrated through the development of successful donor communications. 

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, Communications or Non-Profit Management.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in nonprofit development, marketing or communications (or equivalent combination of experience and/or education) including a minimum of 3 years of direct fundraising experience, and a track record of closing 5 to 6 figure gifts. 

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of Microsoft Office, donor databases, and basic prospect research tools.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents and reports.  Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from donors. Ability to effectively present information to donors, volunteers, organizational management, and public groups.

Travel:

• Must be able and willing to travel (overnight and possible weekends); 30% of travel.   Travel costs and mileage are employer paid.

This is a full-time salaried position based remotely in California. C&C offers a very competitive salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Compassion & Choices is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected categories covered under local law.

C4 gifts also strongly desired.

How To Apply

If you are interested in this excellent career opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter (Word documents only, please) to:

Tom Damewood

Owner / Manager

Management Recruiters – Mid Hudson Valley

tdamewood@mrmhv.com

Phone 845-227-3161

The Organization

Williams College is a coeducational liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts with easy access to the culturally rich cities of Albany, Boston, and New York City. The College is committed to building and supporting a diverse population of approximately 2,000 students, and to fostering an inclusive faculty, staff and curriculum. Williams has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu ).

Position Overview

The Williams College Development Office is pleased to announce an opening for an Alumni Fund Development Officer for Communications and Student Engagement. This newly created role will help create connections between a highly dedicated alumni donor base and the campus community, while working with students and on social media to share information about the important role philanthropy plays in providing a Williams education.

Generations of giving through the Alumni Fund has enabled Williams to intensify its efforts to bring to campus the best students from around the world based on who they might become, not how much they can afford to pay, and to support every aspect of their experience once on campus. More recently, this commitment has led to a transformation of the student body in terms of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and nationality, among other areas.

Candidates from historically underrepresented groups and those who have experience working with a broadly diverse student population are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are encouraged to state in their cover letter what particular skills, strengths, and experiences they will bring to the position and the college, and to reflect on their experience with and commitment to supporting diverse, inclusive, and equitable communities.

Responsibilities

The Alumni Fund Development Officer for Communications and Student Engagement is responsible for the development and ongoing management of a student philanthropy program, along with multi-platform cross-class and affinity-based cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Serve as social media manager for development, working closely with colleagues in alumni relations and communications to ensure a comprehensive social media strategy that supports philanthropy is in place and shared by all those with access to post.
• Grow Social Media Ambassador volunteer program, and harness the existing alumni social networks to help share good news from and about Williams across multiple platforms.
• Analyze the reach and impact of messaging via different channels, including social media and direct mail, email, and text campaigns.

• Collaborate with Alumni Fund staff to identify affinity- and other cross-class segments for cultivation and solicitation. Author cross-class appeals and facilitate thorough and accurate data extractions for solicitation.

• Develop a programmatic vision and identify opportunities for campus partnerships in creating a successful 4-year student engagement and philanthropy program that promotes a) all aspects of Williams’s mission; b) an in-depth understanding of the financial operations of Williams and the importance of philanthropic support; c) an understanding of the importance of the role of alumni in extending Williams’s legacy; and d) an understanding of the role philanthropy plays in service, a hallmark of Williams’s core values.
• Recruit, train, and coach a student corps of approximately 10, who will be a visible presence around campus and among students, and who will be highly engaged with members of the alumni body to share news, information, and personal experiences from campus.
• Plan and implement a phone-, email-, and text-based engagement program designed to connect students with alumni to promote overall engagement with the college.
• Provide ongoing mentoring and management of the participating students.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of two years of professional experience (preferably in higher or secondary education) or other directly related experience, including communications/marketing, fundraising, or working with students and/or volunteers
• Exceptional writing and oral communications skills
• Previous social media or marketing experience across multiple platforms, including, but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat
• Demonstrated interest in working with undergraduate students and/or volunteers
• Ability to cultivate relationships with volunteer leaders, students, and donors.
• Ability to analyze data quantitatively and qualitatively
• A strong desire to learn the unique characteristics and culture of Williams College and appreciate the passion and expectations of its alumni
• Strong understanding of most aspects of fundraising principles, practices, techniques, and philosophy in higher education preferred
• A moderate amount of travel, evening, and weekend responsibilities are required

For optimal consideration, please submit resume materials by August 17, 2018. Review of resumes will continue until the position is filled. Job Group 2-D.

Conditions of Employment

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable.

To apply for this position, please visit https://employment.williams.edu/staff. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-4247 or email at hr@williams.edu.

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The Organization

Trinity Church Wall Street is a growing and inclusive Episcopal community in Lower Manhattan that seeks to serve and heal the world through a wide range of ministries and programs. Join a team of more than 200 employees in New York City who are working to make a difference in people’s lives and transform communities.

Our work is grounded in our core values of faith, integrity, inclusiveness, compassion, social justice, and stewardship.

Our culture celebrates diversity, and our employees come from a variety of cultural, religious, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds. We all share a common mission: to build generations of faithful leadership, to build up neighborhoods, and to build financial capacity for holy service in New York City and around the world.

Position Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Assistant provides administrative and programming support to the Mission Real Estate Capacity team.  Trinity promotes “mission through marketplace,” the concept that effective, long-term mission can be developed, sustained and expanded using the tools of the marketplace.  Trinity seeks to leverage its own history and expertise in realizing sustainable income through real estate assets in order to assist other churches to build a solid financial footing to fund their work.  Trinity has an existing grant program to support Anglican churches in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean in building financial capacity. This program helps Trinity’s partners identify and design income-generating projects that can provide ongoing financial support for mission work and will be self-sustaining.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Assists in cataloguing and reviewing grant proposals and working with applicants to develop their grant proposals as requested by the Program Director.

·         Reviews financial reports submitted by grantee and other partners.

·         Supports Program Officers with relationship building.

·         Helps prepare materials for grant review by Vestry and others.

·         Assists in processing reports and payments.

·         Maintains team calendar and identifies potential conflicts or synergies.

·         Handles logistics for team meetings and events including set-up, scheduling rooms, IT notification, food, materials, etc.

·         Prepares materials for team meetings and handles necessary follow-up.

·         Attends meetings, records and writes up notes

·         Supports Program Officer/s in organizing grantee convenings, trainings and events.

·         Coordinates and manages travel arrangements for team events where efficiencies can be realized through collective bookings.

·         Maintains up-to-date contact information for grantees, partners, contractors and other stakeholders.

·         Organizes hospitality for visitors as needed.

·         Coordinates with other program assistants in the Grants & Mission Investing team on calendars, events and department-wide activities.

·         Works across departments such as Communications, IT, Real Estate, Finance and Legal as required for projects and events.

·         Works with Operation and Planning to troubleshoot or enhance online portal system process.

·         Proactively suggests ideas for process or system improvements.

·         Contributes to team discussions and planning.

·         Adheres to confidentiality rules and all other Trinity Wall Street policies, procedures and rules.

·         Performs all duties in a manner that promotes Trinity’s mission and core values.

·         Assumes other related responsibilities and special projects as required.

Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

Required:

·         This position requires the ability to speak and write fluently in Spanish (candidates are required to pass pre-employment fluency testing)

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         Experience with meeting planning and related logistics

·         Creative, problem solver

·         Detail-oriented

·         Team player and experience working in a team context.

·         Demonstrates flexibility when assigned new tasks, new goals, and new systems and processes

·         Excellent interpersonal skills

·         Organized, courteous and able to handle multiple priorities

·         Cultural awareness and the willingness to learn and to work with diverse cultures and populations

·         Available as needed for occasional evening and weekend meetings and/or events

Preferred:

·         A minimum of one year of administrative or program experience.

·         Familiar with CRM or other database management programs.

·         Passion for social change.

·         Bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent combination of training and/or work experience, in administration, hospitality, customer service or related field.

The Organization

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (Freedom Center) opened in 2004 on the banks of the Ohio River in Cincinnati and stands as one of the nation’s most inspiring modern monuments to freedom. The impressive 158,000-square-foot structure is located in the heart of downtown and features three pavilions that celebrate courage, cooperation, and perseverance. The location highlights Cincinnati’s significant role in the history of the Underground Railroad. Drawing more than 120,000 visitors per year, the mission of the Freedom Center is to reveal stories of freedom’s heroes, from the era of the Underground Railroad to contemporary times, challenging and inspiring everyone to take courageous steps for freedom today.

Position Overview

Reports to:                  President and COO

Department:               Institutional Advancement

FLSA Status:              FT, Exempt

Position Overview:

The Vice President of Philanthropy reports directly to the President and Chief Operating Officer of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and is responsible for achieving highly successful programs in all areas of philanthropy on a local, regional, and national level. Responsibilities include the management of departmental, budget, and planning oversight and management; organizational leadership liaison; and high-level donor relationships. Must have extensive knowledge of advancement programs; the ability to devise an effective and measureable action plan for a variety of fundraising activities including endowment, operations, special projects and capital, membership, and events; outstanding communication skills (with all levels of investors, volunteers, community leaders, and organizational staff); the ability to mentor, lead, evaluate, and engage staff; and the ability to develop, manage, and steward major investments and relationships.

Responsibilities/Duties:

The Vice President of Philanthropy is ultimately responsible for the administration and coordination of all fundraising, including but not limited to the following:

• Individual relations; annual fund
• Staff and volunteer giving campaign
• Board of Trustees; annual fund campaign management
• Special events; internal and external
• Corporate relations; annual fund, grants and sponsorships
•  Foundation relations
• Government relations; grants and appropriations
• Major gifts, endowment and capital campaigns
• Prospect research, gift processing and stewardship
• Membership marketing and sales in conjunction with NURFC marketing and visitor services departments
• Direct mail, online and telefunding campaigns
• The Vice President of Philanthropy oversees the philanthropy staff.  The Vice President plays a special role in strategic planning at Freedom Center as the principle source for capital expansion and budget subsidy.

Fundraising

• Oversee the planning, organization, direction and evaluation of all fundraising activities in order to meet short- and long-term goals and objectives.
• Direct and conduct cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities for select top level prospects.
• Act as primary architect for all Freedom Center fundraising activity.
• Developing and executing a plan to move donors to become more institutionally based patrons vs. solicitor oriented patrons.
• Closing major gifts without the participation and support of others. (As appropriate.)
• Maintain the confidentiality of the database of members, friends, and prospect records including gift records, revenue records, and expense budget records.

Outreach

• Develop strategies with marketing and communications to communicate Freedom Center’s mission among both internal and external constituencies to increase its visibility and philanthropic initiatives.
• Provide the staff with support and guidance to cultivate membership relationships with supporters and consumers, and to integrate membership programs into Freedom Center’s philanthropic initiatives.
• Building the national fundraising with an increased national presence, capacity, and investments
• Speak to a full range of both internal and external constituencies to promote the philanthropic, exhibition, marketing, and public relations agendas that promote the Freedom Center on local, regional, and national stages.

President’s Staff

• Advise and assist the President in planning and executing Freedom Center policies and programs, especially those relating to philanthropic initiatives.
• Conceive and organize outreach activities for the President.  Accompany the President on key external visits, addresses, and events and generally manage the President’s involvement in fundraising.
• Assist the President as an administrative liaison to the Board of Trustees and lend specific direction and support to individual initiatives or committee work tied to philanthropy objectives.
• Provide key management, leadership and support as needed to the Development and Philanthropy Committees of the Board of Trustees.
• Participate in the institutions annual planning and budgeting process.
• Participate in regular meetings and activities with the President’s advisory staff.
• Monitor trends and statutes affecting philanthropy and legislative and regulatory development at the federal, state and local levels affecting cultural and nonprofit institutions.  Assist the President in representing Freedom Center in such matters.
• Take on other responsibilities as appropriate or as assigned by the President.

Departmental Management

• Supervise and empower all Freedom Center philanthropy staff to set goals, monitor progress and assist with the ongoing improvement of professional performance.
• Disseminate accurate and useful management reports on Freedom Center’s efforts for internal tracking and analysis and for external communications.  Complete an annual comprehensive report on philanthropy and membership sales activities.
• Serve as the liaison among administrative and program areas as philanthropy initiatives are created and executed.
• Oversee and coordinate the annual programming budgets for Philanthropy. Provide direct support to the President, Trustees and other key volunteers in their respective philanthropy charges.

Prospect & Donor Management

• Management of a formalized prospect (or “moves”) management system. Prospect management consists of the structure, systems, and practices whereby potential investors are identified and successfully moved through multiple steps (relationship-building stages)—identification, qualification, cultivation and management, solicitation, investment, and stewardship—in a strategic fashion to eventually promote major and planned gift investments.
• Assure the prospect management systems establish and document good stewardship of philanthropic relationships; the systems create strategic philanthropy by linking fundraising to mission; and establish accountability to supporters for organizational mission, programs, and outcomes.
• Raiser’s Edge must document the history of relationships with donors and prospective donors; devise key strategies and steps to move those relationships forward; build the infrastructure to sustain ongoing philanthropic activity; effectively utilize data and information management systems; and follow prescribed and appropriate policies and procedures.

Data and Information Management

Effectively manage Raisers Edge (RE) by Blackbaud, Inc., the donor management software to process all related donor, member, and prospect information in conjunction with the information technology department and in accordance with the overall organization policies. Leverage the system to provide quality data on individual and organizational gifting and participation; using the reports to assess progress on goals and strategies; and to identify new prospects and manage relationships with prospective supporters.

 Qualifications, Experience, and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree desirable.
• At least five years of experience in Philanthropy, as a proven fundraiser with demonstrated success with closing major gifts. (Major gifts of preferably $100,000 or more depending on the size of the organization. Additional experience in fundraising or related work highly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of advancement programs.
• The demonstrated ability to devise an effective and measureable action plan for a variety of fundraising activities including endowment, operations, special projects and capital, membership, and events.
• Outstanding communication skills (with all levels of investors, volunteers, community leaders, and organizational staff).
• The ability to mentor, lead, evaluate, and engage staff.
• The ability to develop, manage, and steward major investments and relationships
• Demonstrated skill at working as a member of a senior institutional management team, with strong capabilities in planning, organizing and managing is required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and peers within institutional leadership and with external partners at the individual and organizational level is required.
• Solid track record in closing major gifts is highly desired.  A track record in fundraising is required.
• Familiarity with computer-based donor management systems, preferably Raisers Edge (RE) by Blackbaud, Inc. is an advantage.
• Personal characteristics associated with successful philanthropy officers, including professional integrity, outstanding writing skills, strong verbal communication skills, sound judgment, demonstrated initiative, and appropriate professional attitude are required.

·         Demonstrated understanding of and appreciation for the distinctive value of museums and cultural institutions is necessary.

·         Ability and willingness to travel to support national philanthropic initiatives.

How To Apply

To apply, please complete our online application with submission of cover letter and resume at : https://goo.gl/T8X9FX

The Organization

The Kresge Foundation is one of the top 20 private foundations in the United States and is metro Detroit’s largest foundation. With a $3.6 billion endowment and a staff of nearly 100 employees, we work to expand opportunities in America’s cities for people with low incomes. We do this through grantmaking and social investing nationally in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and community development in Detroit. 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 Education Program

Kresge’s Education Team supports both college access and success, through collaborative, practical, and flexible investments that emphasize investee relationships. The team has three main strategies:

·         Urban Pathways to College, which focuses on postsecondary access for traditionally aged students from under-represented groups, and adults returning to postsecondary education.

·         Capacity Building for Student Success, which supports institutions focused on low-income and under-represented students, such as community colleges, Minority Serving Institutions, public institutions and special mission institutions, to enhance student success through better advising, improved data analytics, enhanced business models, more clear transfer pathways, and stronger leadership, et al.

·         Urban Higher Education Ecosystems, which seeks to strengthen an entire city or metropolitan area’s ability to increase cross-sectoral and systemic approaches to increasing college attainment for its community.

The team works across the nation, but has four focus states (California, Florida, Texas and Michigan) and oversees Kresge’s only international work in South Africa. The team also works in the Foundation’s focus cities of Detroit, Memphis and New Orleans.

This is an exciting time for postsecondary philanthropy. A large group of regional and national foundations have worked collaboratively with nonprofit and governmental partners to increase postsecondary access and success. Over the past several years, college enrollment and attainment rates have increased steadily and a number of successful innovations have emerged. At the same time, race-based and other equity gaps remain persistent and many promising reforms and innovations have yet to scale significantly.

About the position

The Program Officer for Education will assist in the design and implementation of a grantmaking program that seeks to increase postsecondary attainment in cities while eliminating gaps for low-income students and students of color, especially African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders, and other under-represented groups.

The team seeks Program Officer candidates with a strong experience and a demonstrated commitment to low-income people, social justice and the eradication of race-based and other equity gaps. Our grantmaking areas have included:

·                     Advising

·                     City-based efforts to improve local college access and success

·                     Community Colleges

·                     College Access programs

·                     Data analytics

·                     Developmental education

·                     Higher education technology

·                     Institutional advancement

·                     Minority Serving Institutions

·                     Non-academic barriers to student success

·                     Public higher education

·                     South African higher education policy

·                     State higher education systems

·                     Transfer and articulation

·                     U.S. federal, state and local higher education policy

The individual filling this position will report to the managing director and work in close partnership with other members of the Education Team, as well as with the foundation’s Program Operations and Information Management Team, Communications Team and Social Investment Practice, a team that uses loans, loan guarantees and deposits in support of Kresge program goals.

The position is based in metropolitan Detroit.

Primary responsibilities

·         With the Education Program managing director and team, contribute to grantmaking strategy development for the program. Contribute to the team’s program development.

·         Participate in funder and cross-sector collaboratives to achieve program objectives.

·         Contribute to the team’s development of criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the portfolio and participate in the evaluation of the results.

·         With other team members, have individual and collective responsibility for reaching annual investment and grant targets.

·         Obtain, maintain, and share a high level of knowledge of the most effective strategies and current thinking in the field: What works? What are the most effective and /or innovative ways to support the work? What are effective strategies to implement with partners?

·         Participate in national networks, affinity groups, and other external efforts to advance the program’s strategies and the team’s standing within the higher education field.

·         Interact with other Education grant makers, nonprofit leaders, and public and private sector stakeholders active in postsecondary education to assess developments in the field and strategic points for philanthropic engagement.

·         Work with other Kresge program teams on mutually planned and developed collaborative efforts and represent the team on internal foundation working groups and committees.

·         Prepare, individually and with other team members, strategy papers and other written materials for the foundation’s management and Board of Trustees.

·         Develop grant outcomes and evaluation criteria for one’s own grants; review reports and interpret results; reach annual grants target; and identify potential grant opportunities through letters of inquiry and grant proposals.

·         With the Social Investment Practice, evaluate the feasibility of alternative forms of capital support for organizations aligned with the program strategy and contribute to the program’s embrace of social investment tools.

·         Within the team calendar, conduct site visits and partake of professional development opportunities.

·         Demonstrate effective problem solving, decision-making and timely delivery on work products and deadlines.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant or related fields is required. MA or PhD in relevant field is strongly preferred.

·         Minimum of five years of experience and demonstrated leadership in relevant postsecondary education or related fields.

·         Experience in higher education reform, including any related background in urban planning or community development.

·         Strong commitment to the foundation’s vision, values, and equity goals with the ability to demonstrate that commitment in daily interactions.

·         Previous grantmaking or lending experience is preferred, but not required.

·         Excellent analytical and writing skills.

·         Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies to effect change.

·         Demonstrated financial analysis skills, including the ability to analyze audited financials, balance sheets, and business plans of nonprofit organizations; facility with complex financial instruments desirable.

·         Effective time-management and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload on deadline.

·         Experience in project development and management, budgets and work plans, and negotiation of contracts.

·         Strong communications skills and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak publicly and work effectively as a member of a team.

·         Experience working collaboratively across the nonprofit, private and public sectors.

·         Ability to undertake extensive (~30%) national and, on occasion, international (typically, South Africa), travel.

How To Apply

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@kresge.org. The deadline for application submission is September 5, 2018.

Kresge is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. 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.

The Organization
The Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research and policy organization that promotes responsible lending practices and access to fair terms of credit for low-wealth families. CRL was created in 2002 to protect homeownership and family wealth by working to eliminate predatory lending and other abusive financial practices. Our work has helped lead to major changes in lending practices, saving families over $2 billion annually. CRL has over 40 employees and offices in Durham, NC; Oakland, CA; and in Washington, DC.

CRL is an affiliate of Self-Help, a community development lender founded in 1980 that has provided over $7 billion dollars in financing to help 146,000 low-wealth borrowers buy homes, build businesses and strengthen community resources.

Position Overview

Position Description:

The Center for Responsible Lending is seeking a Director of Philanthropy to lead our philanthropy team in Durham, NC.  The Director of Philanthropy will be chiefly responsible for coordinating and executing efforts to cultivate relationships and solicit support from foundation, corporate, and individual funders.  The Director will work closely with the leadership team, Board members, and other development staff- to set the strategic direction for fundraising activities, carry out this strategy, and raise in excess of $6-7 million annually.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead the establishment and implementation of development plans including foundation giving, major individual gifts, endowment growth, and corporate giving (including research, identification, solicitations, cultivations and proposal development).
• Identify potential funders and increase the number of foundation and individual donors.
• Track solicitations, anticipated gifts, pledges, and income, and provide regular revenue and cash flow updates on projections versus actual revenues and expenses. Coordinate grant tracking and reporting in conjunction with CRL staff, Self-Help’s resource development team, and accounting staff.
• Write and/or manage the writing of proposals, reports, and other solicitations or stewardship communications to funders.
• Initiate, coordinate and/or attend meetings with funders and potential funders.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders, manage the resource development strategy, calendar, and staff roles to meet CRL’s goals and deadlines.
• As appropriate, engage CRL Board or Advisory Board members.
• Assist CRL in identifying and pursuing opportunities to meet potential funders and partners, particularly at conferences and other settings.
• Advise and coach CRL team members in fundraising related matters.
• Supervise the work of the stewardship manager.
• Perform other duties as may be deemed necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• College degree with minimum 5 to 7 years development experience with foundations, corporations, and/or major gifts from individual donors.
• Ability to work well as part of team and as a leader.
• Excellent written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to CRL’s mission and to working as part of a diverse organization.
• Familiarity and facility with lending and financial services terms and legal language, or the ability to absorb this knowledge quickly.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate programmatic and organizational budgets and financial statements.
• Ability to act and react quickly to urgent, unplanned opportunities or needs.
• Ability to initiate and juggle multiple projects and work independently.
• Ability and willingness to travel, including overnight travel.
• Ability to lead, develop and motivate staff.
• Ability to initiate and build relationships with potential funders and key stakeholders.
• Experience with fundraising databases and systems.

Desired Qualifications:

• Graduate degree.
• Experience in marketing, investor relations, and/or in the community economic development or financial services fields.

Physical Requirements:

Frequently requires use of manual dexterity and repetitive motions, primarily with the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.  Must be able to occasionally lift and exert force of up to 10 pounds.

Compensation: 

Competitive nonprofit salary, based on experience, plus a generous benefits package.

How To Apply

To apply, send resume and cover letter, describing why you are a fit for this position, to hiringmanager@self-help.org. Please include the position title as the subject.  Application must be received by August 30, 2018 to ensure consideration.  Applications received after this date may or may not be considered, depending on the applicant pool.  The position will remain posted until filled.

Self-Help is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, class, age, gender, religion, disability that can be accommodated, marital status, ancestry, nationality, family status or sexual orientation.

The Organization

Independent Sector (IS), founded in 1980, is the only national membership organization that brings together a diverse set of nonprofits, foundations, and corporations to advance the common good. Through our public policy advocacy, programs, and events, we are always listening to the concerns of the sector, curating best practices, and providing expertise to better position our members and partners for success.

Position Overview

Independent Sector (IS) is seeking a dynamic leader to serve in the newly created role of Chief Partnerships Officer to lead all aspects of partner engagement and resource development during an exciting moment of change for the organization and the sector at large. He/she will partner with the CEO, Board and senior leadership to develop and implement an integrated partnerships strategy to support the organization’s new strategic vision and priorities. This is a unique opportunity to help architect an innovative member and partner engagement strategy that drives towards our vision of a nation of engaged individuals, robust institutions, and vibrant communities working together to improve lives and the natural world. The successful candidate must have an authentic passion for the role of civil society, top leadership and management skills, as well as demonstrated success in strategic partnerships and resource development. The Chief Partnerships Officer will report to the President and serve as a member of the senior leadership team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead a three-year, comprehensive $50 million Growth Capital Campaign to fuel IS’s new strategic plan.
• Expand and deepen partnerships with corporations, foundations, and individuals interested in promoting a strong civil society by mobilizing their talents, skills, and resources.
• Design a new membership and constituent engagement strategy to drive impact, cross-sector collaboration, and results.
• Engage the board of directors and other volunteer leaders in partnerships and resource generation.
• Build and lead a results-driven, integrated partnerships team with a commitment to excellence.
• Partner with other members of the senior leadership team, to play a lead role in setting organizational priorities and desired results.

Desired Skillsets and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and at least ten years of proven experience as a senior executive, preferably in a nonprofit or purpose driven organization.
• Proven ability to develop effective, mutually beneficial strategic partnerships with corporations, foundations, and individuals.
• Demonstrated track record in working effectively with boards of directors, and a wide cross section of other public, private and philanthropic leaders.
• Commitment to quality and productivity, focusing on goals, measurement, results and accountability.
• An entrepreneurial and strategic approach to partnerships and resource development, and the ability to thrive in an ever-changing complex environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team driven environment.
• High energy level, flexible, self-motivated, and self-confident.
• Willingness and ability to travel.

The salary range for this position is $190,000–215,000.

How To Apply

Please email a resume along with a cover letter explaining your interest in and qualification for the position with the subject line Human Resources—Chief Partnership Officer to resumes@independentsector.org. For postal mail, please use the following address: Independent Sector, 1602 L Street, NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036.

Independent Sector is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

The Organization

Virtua Health, a $1.2 billion community health system located in Southern New Jersey is seeking a dynamic advancement leader to serve as its next Senior Vice President (SVP) of the Foundation.  This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a well-regarded, highly successful community health system that is well-positioned strategically, clinically and financially.  Reporting to the President and CEO, this position will plan, structure and operationalize efforts to continue to raise external resources.

Position Overview

The SVP of the Foundation is responsible for all of Virtua Health’s fundraising operations and results. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a high profile within the organization and outside in the community. This leader must have passion for the cause with the ability to articulate the vision of Virtua and to shape a philanthropy program that supports that vision. Additionally, the new leader will manage a portfolio of high-level prospects and donors with responsibility for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gifts. The SVP of the Foundation is a key member of the CEO’s senior leadership team and as such participates in strategic planning and works collaboratively with leadership across Virtua to ensure alignment with and creative approaches to support key priorities, initiatives and opportunities. The SVP of the Foundation will have an opportunity to contribute to the success of one of New Jersey’s finest healthcare institutions and to make a personal impact on the future of this vitally important community health system.

Virtua Health seeks a strategic, collaborative, innovative and goal-orientated advancement leader with demonstrated success in leading a productive team of development professionals and a strong track record of fundraising and organizational success. This individual will be a values driven and results oriented leader with demonstrated success in utilizing predictive analytics to drive philanthropy. He or she will have experience partnering with executive and clinical leadership to create sophisticated gift strategies and close principal gifts. He or she will have superior communication skills with a proven ability to develop strong relationships accompanied by the credibility and knowledge base to foster collaboration across the System. The successful candidate will also be a transparent and collegial leader comfortable spearheading and supporting change in a complex environment. The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s Degree is preferred.  In addition, candidates must have an outstanding record of achievement with at least eight (8) years experience in fundraising. Prior experience in a complex integrated healthcare delivery system or physicians’ centric organization is strongly desired.

How To Apply

Inquiries, nominations and applications are invited. Candidates should provide a resume, a letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in the leadership profile, available at www.wittkieffer.com, and the names and contact information of five references. References will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval of candidates. These materials should be sent electronically via e-mail to the Virtua Health consultants Rachel Polhemus and Veena Abraham, J.D. at VirtuaSVPFoundation@wittkieffer.com.

The Organization

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, a leading national philanthropic force helping communities create the conditions children need to thrive, is seeking nominations and applications for a Program Officer with a focus on Food, Health & Well-Being (FHWB) programming, to strengthen the foundation’s work in Food Systems. In recent years, the foundation has sharpened its focus on improving conditions for vulnerable children, concentrating on three key factors of success and their intersections: education and learning; food, health and well-being; and family economic security. Reporting to the Director of Food, Health & Well-Being, the Program Officer will provide leadership and oversight for the execution of programs and policy that strive for positive systemic change within communities to ensure educated, healthy kids and secure families nationally, focusing on efforts to transform food systems and their connections to the places children and families live, work, and play, and shaping a national movement for healthy people, healthy farms, healthy communities, and healthy economies.

The FHWB team partners closely with community stakeholders and policy makers to co-create a network of organizations working together to support community-based approaches in key areas of maternal and child health, oral health, breastfeeding, and continued access to good food and active living throughout a child’s early development. Programming efforts focus on building equitable 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 Officer will play a key role in building upon and supporting this work, particularly in ways in which food systems intersect with public health, education, and communities.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have a master’s or terminal degree and substantial work experience within or partnered with food production and distribution systems and strong national networks and contacts in related sectors impacting children, such as education and/or public health. S/he/they 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 new Program Officer will build and maintain strong, authentic relationships and act as a spokesperson, effectively communicating the foundation’s goal of working with communities to improve the lives of children. S/he/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 an understanding of broad social and economic forces affecting communities and families, demonstrated ability to develop and implement programs, and the skill to facilitate authentic, productive dialogue within diverse communities and settings. S/he/they will possess a strong team orientation, the ability to adapt quickly to change, a natural learning orientation, and have demonstrated success working effectively with persons from diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds.

How To Apply

More information about the W.K. Kellogg Foundation may be found at This search is being led by Carolyn Ho and Melinda Hull of NPAG. Due to the pace of the 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 Organization

The Kresge Foundation is one of the top 20 private foundations in the United States and is metro Detroit’s largest foundation. With a $3.6 billion endowment and a staff of nearly 100 employees, we work to expand opportunities in America’s cities for people with low incomes. We do this through grantmaking and social investing nationally in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and community development in Detroit. 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 Detroit Program

We place our highest priority on neighborhood-based, resident-led organizations, seeking to join with them in strategies for tomorrow’s transformations. It is imperative that the city’s resurgence be broadly inclusive of neighborhoods and their residents, the city’s heart and soul.

We do so by investing our resources in these areas:

·         Early Childhood Development

Along with our partners, we are reimagining the city’s neighborhoods by putting the essential building blocks in place that will support the healthy development of young children and prepare them for educational success.

·         Robust Arts & Culture in the city and region

We support metro Detroit arts and culture at multiple levels, from operating support to organizations of various sizes, to support for neighborhood-based efforts and projects in the city of Detroit, to unrestricted financial support for individual creators. We actively promote the power of arts and culture to enhance identity, connectedness and opportunity.

·         Community Development/Neighborhood Development

We support an array of activities and investments that make transformative changes to improve the conditions and prospects of residents. We particularly seek to bolster – through project and operating support – a range of community development organizations best positioned to involve the voice of residents in neighborhood-level change.

·         Civic Capacity

We aim to build the beliefs, knowledge and skills necessary for residents, their nonprofit organizations and representative government bodies to work together to enhance the collective ability of Detroiters to self-direct their future. This includes support for citywide organization networks and intermediaries, the development of resident leaders and the elevation of community voice.

·         Layered Support

Combining the right resources at the right time in the right place has proven catalytic possibilities when there is a strong neighborhood steward organization with deep connections to residents. Stewards are key in connecting these layered resources to amplify the strengths and enhance the unique character of the neighborhood. Today we seek to extend and adapt these lessons in Live6 (Livernois-McNichols), in Eastern Market, in Jefferson Chalmers and in the New Center and North End.

We deploy multiple forms of capital – grants, loans, deposits, equity and guarantees – to advance our goals.  Further information about the Detroit Program’s work can be found on Kresge’s website.

About the position

The Fellow will support the Detroit Program in advancing its goal to promote and expand long-term, equitable opportunity in Kresge’s hometown for its residents. The fellow will gain experience and insight into institutional philanthropy, policy and advocacy, community development and strategies to incorporate equity firmly into a place-based philanthropic strategy. This position provides a valuable career development opportunity for an emerging professional as well as added capacity to the Detroit Program to fulfil its ambitious goals.

The fellowship is a two-year appointment and is open to those who have completed a minimum of bachelor’s level training and at least two years of relevant experience.

Primary responsibilities

·         Leading a body of work during the term of the fellowship on a topic to be determined jointly by the fellow and the Detroit team.

·         Providing project management support and contributing to the coordination and execution of team programmatic processes and projects, including strategy development, grantmaking initiatives, learning and evaluation, tracking of strategic goals and objectives, etc.

·         Conducting research to support Detroit team strategy and initiative development.

·         Synthesizing reports from grantees to identify key lessons that should be highlighted, shared and applied to our strategies.

·         Analyzing data from various sources to identify patterns, trends and insights to inform our strategies.

·         Preparing key materials for Kresge presentations and meetings, supported by relevant research.

·         Developing clear, concise written communications (including memos and briefs) for a range of audiences.

·         Assisting in the team’s review of grant requests and management of its portfolio of grants.

·         Interface and work in partnership with communications and social investments colleagues that support the Detroit team.

Qualifications

·         Minimum of bachelor’s degree equivalent.

·         Minimum of two years of experience on relevant programmatic issues.

·         Strong project-management skills that includes end-to-end project initiation, planning, development, and execution. An ability to operationalize team strategies.

·         Experience in synthesizing large amounts of information.

·         Experience with data analysis, visualization and presentation. Familiarity and experience using PowerPoint and Excel.

·         Ability to collaborate effectively with a range of partners internally and externally, from other Kresge program teams to Detroit community members to partner organization executives.

·         A learning orientation that enables one to recognize patterns, identify key lessons and develop creative solutions.

·         A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

·         Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.

How To Apply

To apply, please send the following to careers@kresge.org:

·         Resume or curriculum vitae

·         Cover letter / essay describing:

o   How your skills and experience would contribute to the success of the Detroit team.

o   What you find compelling about this opportunity.

o   How this fellowship would advance your career development plans.

·         Two letters of recommendation

The deadline for application submission is August 13, 2018.  We aim to have our fellow on board by Fall 2018.

Kresge is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. 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.