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The Organization

The Rockefeller Foundation’s mission—unchanged since 1913—is to promote the well-being of humanity throughout the world. Together with partners and grantees, The Rockefeller Foundation strives to catalyze and scale transformative innovations, create unlikely partnerships that span sectors, and take risks others cannot.

Position Overview

Position Summary:

The Rockefeller Foundation is seeking a highly motivated Communications Officer, Speechwriting and Internal Communications who can research, produce and edit a wide array of high-quality written materials including speeches, op-eds, statements, talking points, video scripts, blog posts, correspondence, presentations, and publications. The key role of this position is to focus on producing materials that The Rockefeller Foundation staff can use with internal and external audiences, helping to advance our message and mission.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supports the Sr. Speechwriter in researching, drafting, and editing speeches and remarks for the Foundation’s senior leaders.
• Develops and repurposes written materials for use as op-eds, statements, blog posts, articles, talking points, correspondence, and other speeches.
• Produces content for internal communications purposes including newsletters, talking points, all-staff emails, and presentations.
• Works with the Digital team to develop and produce content for The Rockefeller Foundation website.
• Works with the Media Team to develop statements and quotes for the Foundation president and other senior leaders.
• Writes talking points, blog posts, press releases, and other material.
• Develops, researches, and writes briefing memos and prepares briefing materials.
• Leads content development for annual report and other publications.

Qualifications and Competencies:

Communication:  Exceptional written and verbal skills; strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

Execution: Strong research and project management skills, deadline management, sense of responsibility and accountability and the ability to effectively multi-task.

Partnership and Relationship Building: Strong professional representation of the Foundation, interpersonal relationship abilities, intercultural knowledge and appreciation, strategic partnership building.

Leadership: highly driven, results-oriented, creative, intellectually curious, nimble problem solver.

Strategic Ability: Ability to see opportunities and design innovative approaches to resolve issues.

Decision-Making: Ability to evaluate risks and opportunities, using analytical and strong problem-solving skills.

Integration: Ability to demonstrate inclusiveness, collaboration, respect and broad organizational interests.

Education, Training and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, international relations, or related field
• 2-5 years’ experience with a proven track record as a writer and/or creator of written content for an executive, government official, high-level politician, or influencer, with demonstrated ability to think strategically and devise speeches and presentations that help achieve specific goals; 1 year of speechwriting experience preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of international affairs, economics, global health, or other development topics
• Superb inter-personal skills, professional presence and experience engaging directly with senior officials
• Experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative research and analysis
• A proven ability to think strategically, analyze critically, and to translate ideas and insights into action through coherent and viable programs and plans
• Strong interest in non-profit and public sectors
• Ability to manage projects, consultants and budgets on deadline and per agreed upon benchmarks
• Team skills, such as flexibility, diplomacy, and listening skills
• Highly organized with ability to multi-task
• Digitally savvy with familiarity writing for digital platforms

The Rockefeller Foundation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.  To this end, the Foundation ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces.

The Rockefeller Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How To Apply

https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/about-us/careers/communications-officer-speechwriting-internal-communications/

The Organization

The Rockefeller Foundation’s mission—unchanged since 1913—is to promote the well-being of humanity throughout the world. Together with partners and grantees, The Rockefeller Foundation strives to catalyze and scale transformative innovations, create unlikely partnerships that span sectors, and take risks others cannot.

Position Overview

Position Summary:

The Manager of Financial Reporting is responsible for managing the Foundation’s budget/forecast, financial reporting analysis and financial systems functions.  This position assists the Controller in directing financial reporting, budget & forecast management, and ensures data integrity across all financial systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes and manages issuance of foundation-wide monthly budget statements through the use of the Financial Reporting/Budget System.
• Preparation of Board docket financial materials & exhibits for Board committees.
• Manages budget and oversees all budgeting activities.
• Produces monthly budget v. actual reports for senior management to facilitate decision making
• Supervises year end payout process
• Oversees and coordinates cash flow planning and reporting along with the Controller
• Assists the Controller in preparation and analysis of annual budgets and multi-year financial planning
• Designs and develops budgetary guidelines to optimize the budget/forecast processes
• Facilitates annual and longer term payroll planning working with managers across the Foundation
• Leads and collaborates alongside RF program teams to help plan, manage and provide analysis for multi-year grant and administrative spending.
• Provides reports for annual Workers Compensation Audit and 990 PF tax return.
• Supervising the activities of one staff professional.
• Oversees compilation of key financial data utilizing visualization tools that provides staff with access to data that is simple and easy to follow
• Identifies and details variances between actual and budgeted financial results at the end of each reporting period
• Analyze financial information to ensure all operations are within budget and identify shifts amongst all teams

Supervision Received:

• The Manager of Financial Reporting reports to the Controller of the Foundation.
• The Controller will provide general support to the Manager of Financial Reporting’s day to day responsibilities, so the Manager of Financial Reporting will be expected to work independently the majority of the time.
• The Controller will however provide “stretch” responsibilities to allow the Manager of Financial Reporting to grow professionally.

Supervision Exercised:

• The Manager of Financial Reporting supervises the Data Analyst.
• The Manager of Financial Reporting will work to develop his/her staff and will conduct performance reviews of his/her direct reports ensuring goals for the team are aligned.

Qualifications & Skills:

Leadership: Vision, innovation, thought leadership, collaboration, integrity, accountability and emotional intelligence.

People Management: Skills in team building, coaching, mentoring, delegating, inspiring and motivating.

Strategic Ability: Ability to see opportunities, design innovative approaches backed by strong analysis and planning.

Execution:  Strong project management skills, deadline management, sense of responsibility and accountability and the ability to effectively multi-task.

Partnership and relationship Building: Strong professional representation of the Foundation, interpersonal relationship abilities, intercultural knowledge and appreciation, strategic partnership building.

Decision-Making: Ability to evaluate risks and opportunities, using analytical and strong problem-solving skills.

Integration: Ability to demonstrate inclusiveness, collaboration, respect and broad organizational interests.

Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication abilities; exceptional listening written and verbal skills.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Four year undergraduate degree in accounting
• 5 – 7 years of financial statement preparation experience
• Computer proficiency and familiarity with a range of software applications

The Rockefeller Foundation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, the Foundation ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces.

The Rockefeller Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Organization

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

Since its founding in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 119 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide. With the support of more than one million members, the Conservancy addresses the most pressing threats to our natural world.  Through important and strategic partnerships, we are expanding the impact of our work, finding creative ways to fund that bigger vision and build long-term relationships with communities, government agencies and commercial businesses to conserve natural resources at a new scale.

Position Overview

Want to help save the planet? One quarter of The Nature Conservancy’s funding comes from supporters who have named our organization a beneficiary of their estate plans. Many long-time donors make a gift in their will or trust to their favorite charities to ensure that the work they believe in will continue beyond their lifetime. The Conservancy considers these donors an important part of our “family” and invests the funds from these gifts in critical work to conserve lands and waters around the world for future generations. Join our team in a new initiative to build a meaningful stewardship and cultivation program for our loyal donors and help raise even more of these gifts critical to our conservation mission. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is highly motivated, loves interacting with diverse constituencies and supporters, and is interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization.

 The Loyal Donor Program is seeking an energetic and dedicated professional to serve as Loyal Donor Officer in Colorado. This position works closely with fundraising staff to secure bequest notifications, steward our most loyal supporters, and uncover major and planned gift potential. Our ideal candidate will work well in a fast-paced environment, have experience working with donors, and has exceptional attention to detail. The Loyal Donor Officer will apply knowledge of our local, regional, and global conservation projects to their donor-centric approach to cultivation and solicitation of loyal donors. To be successful and happy in this position, candidates should have a strong interest in working with donors, an interest in learning about our organization’s conservation priorities and planned giving, and be available to travel when needed. We value collaborative approaches, diverse perspectives, and encourage innovative ideas and recommendations.

The ideal candidate will have a background and track record that includes:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Experience building relationships with donors, volunteers, and staff.
• Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-lingual; multi-cultural; cross cultural experience and background an asset.
• Ability to determine an individual’s interests, capacity and potential for helping the Conservancy meet its goals, and act appropriately to tie those interests with the Conservancy’s work.
• Demonstrated experience using listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate donors and volunteers.
• Ability to implement and manage fundraising plans, including individualized cultivation, solicitation and recognition plans.
• Major gift and direct fundraising experience.
• Knowledge of current trends in charitable giving, specifically planned giving.
•  High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently.

How To Apply

This position will be based in the Boulder, CO office. We offer a competitive salary with great benefits. For a complete position description and to apply, visit www.nature.org/careers and search for job ID #46644.

Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM EST on July 24, 2018.

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

The Organization

About Greater Tacoma Community Foundation: Created in 1981 by a group of nine caring and compassionate community members, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation (GTCF) has grown from one gift of $10,000 to a robust organization supporting thousands of nonprofits partners in the South Puget Sound. In 36 years of operation, we provided more than $100 million in grants to the Pierce County community due in part to the generosity of our donors.

GTCF has helped hundreds of social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders reshape our community through arts and culture, basic needs services, education, after-school programs for youth, environmental initiatives, empowerment opportunities for women and girls, and much more. Our focus has and will be on making a measurable impact on key community issues through collaborative efforts that ensure our communities thrive for generations to come.

Our Team: We are a relatively small but mighty team committed to delivering the highest quality philanthropic services for the greater community, our donors, and our nonprofit partners. We believe our people talents are at the heart of creating meaningful community opportunities and results. Our values guide our decision-making and our strategies ensure we are intentional in maximizing our efforts to serve people with diverse ideas, cultures, and backgrounds in meaningful ways. We value people with open hearts and open minds who can create a warm, inviting, and transformational experience for all people.

Mission: Strengthening our community by fostering generosity and connecting people who care with causes that matter.

Vision: Greater Tacoma Community Foundation visualizes Pierce County as a vibrant, compassionate, and beautiful community where people and programs work in harmony to provide personal, organizational, and environmental prosperity. GTCF will be a leader in the development of this vision by providing expertise, innovation, and inspiration for community members to connect personal and family values with powerful long-term community impact through philanthropy.

Values: Integrity, Leadership, Innovation, Collaboration

Position Overview

Job Title: CONTROLLER

Department: Finance/Accounting

Position Reports to (Title): CFO

FLSA Status: Exempt

Roles that Reports to this position (Titles): SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

The Controller is responsible for administration of financial systems and monthly accounting practices including preparation of accurate and timely financial data for financial reporting and management uses, financial systems and process development, as well as the administrative functions of payroll, benefits, insurance, and taxes.

The Controller plays a key role in supporting GTCF’s staff to ensure friendly, timely, and accurate information

to both internal and external clients. The Controller manages, trains, and provides guidance to the Sr. Accountant who performs the majority of the daily financial tasks.

Key Job Functions:

% of Time Spent on Function on an Annualized Basis

40%

1.   Monthly Financial Accounting

2.   Reporting and Statement Preparation

30%

3.   Human Resource, Employee Benefits and Payroll Administration

10%

4.   Information Technology

10%

5.   Gifts and Pledges

10%

Primary Roles, Responsibilities:

 Monthly Financial Accounting

•       Provide oversight, training and review of AP, AR, P/R, GL, reconciliation, grants and fund accounting duties of the Sr. Accountant

•       Plan and coordinate month-end-close, including accurate preparation and review of JEs and reconciliation of accounts

•       Ensure accurate records and reporting for vendors including colleting W-9s, 1099s and 1096s at year end

•       Make sure all account detail is reconciled monthly to control accounts

•       Oversee disbursements, including AP, grant/scholarships

•       Determine cash flow needs and process related transactions

Prepare and submit timely state and local tax and license reporting Financial and Reporting

•       Prepare monthly and quarterly financial and management reports, including but not limited to Statement of Activities, Statement of Financial Position, forecasts, cash flow forecasts, variance reports, and related analysis.

•       Support work of the Investment, Audit and Finance committees

•       Assist CFO in preparation of the annual budget

•       Calculate and record administrative fees and annual spending amounts

•       Prepare and oversee the preparation of work papers for the annual audit including the adjusted consolidated trial balance and footnotes.

•       Plan and coordinate preparation of the Form 990 return and related supporting schedules

•       Prepare and issue Quarterly Fund Statements Collaborate with Program, Development and Communication staff to prepare and monitor departmental budgets

•       Maintain records for Charitable Remainder Unitrustsand Charitable Gift Annuities and oversee the processing of quarterly payments with cover letter

Bank and Investment Reconciliations

•       Review activity and reconciliation of checking and investment accounts monthly

•       Review allocations of unitized investment returns to each of the funds in the FIMS FACTS module

•       Communicate with investment advisors and managers

Human Resource, Employee Benefits and Payroll Administration

•       Work with CFO to Identify and establish comprehensive, competitive, cost conscious benefit package.

•       Oversee the calculation and processing of payroll deductions and recording of payroll transactions in accounting systems

•       Oversee the maintenance of organized and accurate employee records, including employee files and databases. Track and update employee census data

•       Assist in the onboarding of new hires, including benefits and payroll paperwork and enrollment as needed

•       Provide information to staff related to employee benefits

•       Develop accounting policies and procedures to provide adequate internal controls

•       Coach/train other staff members as needed in performing their duties according to the Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual

Information Technology

•       Maintain inventory of computer equipment, services, licenses; acquire hardware and software and arrange for installation as needed.

•       Arrange for additions, deletions, upgrades and patches to FIMS and other software

•       Orient and train new staff on computer network system including password security, log- on procedures and remote access

•       Maintain the IT portion of the Disaster Recovery Plan

Gifts and Pledges

•       Oversee the Senior Administrative Manager in gift and pledge payment entry

•       Review daily gift entry for accuracy, recommend corrections as necessary, and post.

•       Manage pledges payable, including maintain and monitor credit card processing system for recurring pledge payments

•       Work with staff to monitor accounts receivable – identify and process write-offs

Skills Required/Experience

•       Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business is required. CPA designation desired

•       At least ten years of professional level accounting and finance experience, with 3 years’ experience

as a controller of a similarly sized organization including experience in fund accounting.

•       Experience providing support for human resources issues in a small team, including benefits, payroll and compliance requirements.

•       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work within all levels of the organization and successfully deliver information and recommendations to executives.

•       Ability to work under pressure and achieve required deadlines.

•       Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment.

•       Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Experience and background

•       Nonprofit and/or Foundation experience

•       CPA with audit experience

•       Supervisory skills

Working Conditions

 GTCF offers many great benefits to its employees, including: a competitive salary; bonus pool opportunities; healthcare; generous retirement plan contributions; paid parking; paid vacation, holidays and sick time; continuing education opportunities; a fully-stocked kitchen with beverages and tasty snacks; and much more.

Greater Tacoma Community Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

APPLICATION PROCESS

•       Please submit a cover letter describing why this role is aligned to your background, skills and interest

•       Current resume

•       Materials are to be submitted via email – hr@gtcf.org

•       References will be requested from final candidates

•       No recruiters please

Greater Tacoma Community Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Organization

THE ORGANIZATION

There are more than 16 million children growing up in poverty in the U.S., and less than 10 percent of them will graduate from college. These statistics are not a reflection of our children’s potential; we know that children growing up in poverty can and do achieve at the highest levels. Rather, these statistics reflect the systemic lack of access and opportunity for children in low-income communities.

Teach For America’s (TFA) mission is to find, develop, and support a diverse network of leaders committed to expanding opportunity for children from classrooms, schools, and every sector and field that shapes the broader systems in which schools operate. We are seeking individuals who align with our mission and core values and are ready to join us in this global movement.

Position Overview

THE ROLE

As the Managing Director Development, you will form and shape a diverse coalition of supporters to join the effort to ensure that all children in our state have the opportunity to attain an excellent education. Your work to channel the energy and funding of philanthropy to solve the problem of education inequity has a direct and measurable impact on the opportunities students have to thrive in Connecticut no matter their background. Over the next 5 years you will lead the team to raise nearly $30 million in regional revenue. You will set a bold vision and forge strong and dynamic relationships with public and private partners to position Teach For America – Connecticut as a thriving and enduring institution in the state whose impact and members are driving change across the system to improve outcomes for kids. You are highly ambitious, are a compelling communicator, and have a track record of influencing others to outcomes through forming strong and lasting relationships. You directly manage the Director-Corporate Foundations Relations and Manager-Develpment. You report to the Executive Director.

THE PERSON

• Create the long–term regional development vision and annual strategic and operating plans for all donor streams to raise $5MM in revenue in FY19 and approximately $30MM over the next five years
• Set ambitious yet feasible revenue, donor retention, and acquisition benchmarks to achieve both immediate (current fiscal year) and long-term (next 3-5 years) development goals
• Strategically broaden and diversify our fundraising base to promote long-term organizational sustainability
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of donors through meetings, events, and correspondence
• Design a stewardship strategy to maintain our strong connections and ongoing communication with existing donors and consistently engage new prospects
• Serve as the primary external relationship holder and solicitor for the region
• Directly manage two full-time staff members and support their professional development and growth through providing regular feedback, meeting weekly to track progress-to-goal, and serving as a thought-partner and coach
• Regularly assess team-wide progress to goals, identifying what is driving and impeding progress and developing strategies to expand opportunities and overcoming barriers
• Prioritize the right actions for the Executive Director to take in order to cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and prospects and prepare/support ED to execute
• Suggest and agree upon the strategic ways that best leverage the ED’s time and talent with regards to fundraising
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to prepare for and  participate in board meetings, lead board members on  development specific projects or activities, and communicate with board members as needed
• Take on special projects at the direction of the Executive Director to maximize results and organizational impact

Regional & Organizational Stewardship

• All team members meet submission requirements for reimbursements (monthly), timesheets (weekly), and American Express reports (monthly, as needed) to support the organization’s financial standing
• Support team–wide goals for Connecticut and the National Breakthrough Results through participation in corps member recruitment, selection and matriculation, regional events and programming, team meetings, professional development, and participation in the city-based events to which the team member is assigned, if applicable

THE MUST HAVES

Prior Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• 6+ years of previous work experience preferred; previous experience working for a non-profit or in education preferred

Work Demands

• Willing and able to work some early mornings, evenings or weekends as needed
• Willing and able to travel 2-3 times per year for professional development purposes

Skills

• Uncommon level of personal responsibility with exceptional goal orientation and a proven track record of success
• Demonstrated ability to both motivate and manage superiors, peers, and direct reports to achieve ambitious, measurable results
• Exceptional strategic and critical thinking skills
• Experience representing Teach For America to external parties
• Ability to build strong relationships with varying constituencies, even in challenging situations (including regional board members, funders, vendors, etc.)
• Ability to deeply understand the motivations of donors, corps members, alumni, and external partners and compel them to take action
• Able to use data and sound judgment to solve complex problems and prioritize action
• Able to work across multiple stakeholders on critical, time-sensitive projects
• Strong verbal and written communicator: can speak compellingly about our organization, mission, and goals and has a mature presence

THE TEAM

Institutional  Advancement  is  responsible  for  building  the  support  network  to  resource  and  sustain  our  regional  work by rallying commitment from individuals and institutions who share our aspiration that every student in Connecticut have access to excellent educational opportunities. Over the next 5 years you will lead the team to raise nearly $30 million in regional revenue and grow and strengthen a coalition of champions for Teach For America’s work in Connecticut. The Institutional Advancement team is a three-person team situated within the Connecticut regional team.

THE PERKS

By joining staff, you join a network of individuals committed to pursuing equity for all students and developing themselves as professionals in the process. We as an organization value the longevity of our employees and offer a full benefit plan that has proven to be pretty competitive. The salary for this position is also competitive and depends on your prior work experience. Please be advised, you will have an opportunity to discuss salary in more detail after you begin the application process.

WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

Teach For America encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to this effort.

Teach For America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

*This job description reflects Teach For America’s assignment of essential functions and qualifications of the role. Nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities to this role at any time.

How To Apply

NEXT STEPS

Interested in this position? Apply now! Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the link to the online application. If you still have questions regarding the role, feel free to contact our recruitment team at staffing@teachforamerica.orgor visit www.teachforamerica.org/about-us/careers.

The Organization

For more than 100 years, The Rockefeller Foundation has brought people together around the globe to try to solve the world’s most challenging problems and promote the well-being of humanity. Today, in a world capable of so much, it is unacceptable that there are still so many with so little. That’s why the Rockefeller Foundation fights to secure the fundamentals of human well-being—health, food, energy, jobs—so they’re within reach for everyone, everywhere in the world. Our approach is grounded in what we’ve seen work over more than a century: It’s inspired by science, rigorous about data, brings together and empowers others, and is focused on real results that improve people’s lives.

Position Overview

The Rockefeller Foundation is seeking a dynamic Associate Counsel, Innovative Finance. The Associate Counsel, Innovative Finance reports to the General Counsel, and has responsibility for the provision of a range of legal services to the Foundation, focused on supporting Innovative Finance programmatic work, the Investments Office, and as part of a small team of attorneys on overall corporate legal and compliance matters.

Background on Innovative Finance Portfolio:

The Rockefeller Foundation is a leading philanthropic institution in the Innovative Finance sector. The Foundation’s Innovative Finance work is centered on providing grants and program-related investments (debt, equity and guarantees) to incubate the next generation of financial mechanisms that can mobilize large scale private capital against the Sustainable Development Goals. Furthermore, the Innovative Finance team actively supports the Foundation’s program teams (i.e. health, power, food, jobs and cities) in designing and implementing finance-oriented interventions that help achieve the Foundation’s overall programmatic priorities.

 Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide legal assistance to the Foundation’s Innovative Finance team for program-related investment transactions that support the Foundation’s charitable goals, including helping to structure transactions, conduct due diligence, and prepare and negotiate debt and equity investment documents and guarantees, and supervising outside counsel with respect to these matters as required; these transactions pilot the application of innovative financing techniques and mechanisms, such as pay for performance vehicles, fund structuring and project financing;
• Reviewing and structuring Innovative Finance grants and other program-related work for compliance with laws and regulations governing the Foundation as a tax-exempt private foundation;
• Conducting legal due diligence on Innovative Finance grantees, investees and external partners;
• Reviewing documentation and supervising outside counsel on legal matters relating to endowment investments;
• Reviewing (and in appropriate cases negotiating) contracts entered into by the Foundation with outside service providers and strategic partners;
• Monitoring compliance of the Innovative Finance work with a range of laws, regulations and policies governing Foundation operations, particularly with respect to securities, fundraising, intellectual property, data privacy, and external communications, and conducting staff training in these areas as needed;
• Serving as secretary of the internal Program-Related Investments Committee;
• Conducting legal research as needed;
• Providing other legal services as requested by the General Counsel.

Competencies:

• Extremely strong legal reasoning, analytic and drafting skills
• Exceptionally solid judgment and complete discretion and integrity
• Professional discipline, and a rigorous approach to the practice of law
• Ability to make sound risk judgments, working with colleagues to find an appropriate solution to enable programmatic work to move forward
• Pleasant, diplomatic disposition, sense of humor, ability to adapt, and collaborative working style
• Communication:  Excellent interpersonal abilities; good listening skills; writing and verbal skills; assertiveness in presenting ideas
• Decision-Making:  Ability to evaluate and advise on risks and opportunities; uses analytical and problem-solving skills; takes initiative and drives for results; able to prioritize and follow through
• Execution:  Strong project management and creative problem-solving skills; meets deadlines; sense of urgency and responsibility; ability to multi-task and work under pressure; detail oriented; careful drafter
• Integration:  Accesses functional and substantive expertise organizationally; demonstrates inclusiveness, collaboration
• Leadership:  Thinks innovatively and creatively; displays strong negotiation skills
• Partnership and Relationship Building:  Professional representation of the Foundation, interpersonal abilities, intercultural knowledge and appreciation
• Strategic Ability:   Anticipates future opportunities and consequences, demonstrates innovative approach to work, ability to organize competing interests into coherent plan

Education, Training and Experience:

•  Law degree
• Admission in good standing to the Bar in New York State
• A minimum of seven (7) years of law practice, with a background in general corporate and transactional practice, including structuring, drafting and negotiation of domestic and cross-border finance transactions.  Experience with impact investing, tax-exempt organizations, tax rules applicable to private foundations, and intellectual property issues is preferred.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating complex financing documents
• Significant experience working on complex cross-border financing transactions

COMPENSATION:

The Rockefeller Foundation offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.  The Foundation provides a very generous package of benefits.

The Rockefeller Foundation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.  To this end, the Foundation ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces

The Rockefeller Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How To Apply

https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/about-us/careers/associate-counsel-innovative-finance/

The Organization

For more than 100 years, The Rockefeller Foundation has brought people together around the globe to try to solve the world’s most challenging problems and promote the well-being of humanity. Today, in a world capable of so much, it is unacceptable that there are still so many with so little. That’s why the Rockefeller Foundation fights to secure the fundamentals of human well-being—health, food, energy, jobs—so they’re within reach for everyone, everywhere in the world. Our approach is grounded in what we’ve seen work over more than a century: It’s inspired by science, rigorous about data, brings together and empowers others, and is focused on real results that improve people’s lives.

Position Overview

The Rockefeller Foundation is seeking a dynamic Assistant General Counsel. The Assistant General Counsel reports to the Deputy General Counsel, and has responsibility for the provision of a range of legal services to the Foundation, working both with the Deputy General Counsel on grants and other program-related legal work, and with the General Counsel on overall corporate legal and compliance matters.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing grants and other program-related work for compliance with regulations governing the Foundation as a tax-exempt private foundation;
• Reviewing (and in appropriate cases negotiating) most commercial contracts entered into by the Foundation;
• Conducting legal due diligence on potential grantees, vendors and external partners;
• Monitoring compliance with a range of laws, regulations and policies governing Foundation operations, particularly with respect to intellectual property, data privacy,  and external communications including Foundation website;
• Advising and coordinating with Regional Directors and local counsel and other professional service providers on legal issues affecting overseas offices, including regulatory compliance, employment issues, real estate, registration, and compliance-related filings;
• Reviewing documentation and supervising outside counsel on legal matters relating to employee benefits;
• Serving as secretary of some internal Foundation committees;
• Assisting with preparing board and committee meeting materials and drafting minutes;
• Conducting legal research as needed;
• Supervising outside counsel as needed;
• Providing training to Foundation staff on applicable laws, regulations, and ethics code;
• Providing other legal services as requested by the Deputy General Counsel or General Counsel.

Competencies:

• Extremely strong legal reasoning and analytic skills
• Exceptionally solid judgment and complete discretion and integrity
• Professional discipline, and a rigorous approach to the practice of law
• Ability to make sound risk judgments, working with colleagues to find an appropriate solution to enable programmatic work to move forward
• Pleasant, diplomatic disposition, sense of humor, ability to adapt, and collaborative working style
• Communication:  Excellent interpersonal abilities; good listening skills; writing and verbal skills; assertiveness in presenting ideas
• Decision-Making:  ability to evaluate and advise on risks and opportunities; uses analytical and problem-solving skills; takes initiative and drives for results; able to prioritize and follow through
• Execution:  Strong project management and creative problem-solving skills; meets deadlines; sense of urgency and responsibility; ability to multi-task and work under pressure; detail oriented; careful drafter
• Integration:  Accesses functional and substantive expertise organizationally; demonstrates inclusiveness, collaboration
• Leadership:  Thinks innovatively and creatively; displays strong negotiation skills
• Partnership and Relationship Building:  Professional representation of the Foundation, interpersonal abilities, intercultural knowledge and appreciation
• Strategic Ability:   Anticipates future opportunities and consequences, demonstrates innovative approach to work, ability to organize competing interests into coherent plan

Education, Training and Experience:

• Law degree
• Admission in good standing to the Bar in New York State
• A minimum of four (4) years of law practice, some of it preferably with or for tax exempt organizations
• Experience with one or more of the following is strongly preferred:  tax rules applicable to private foundations; international compliance; intellectual property; data privacy issues

COMPENSATION:

The Rockefeller Foundation offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.  The Foundation provides a very generous package of benefits.

The Rockefeller Foundation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.  To this end, the Foundation ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces

The Rockefeller Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Organization

The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation champions economically disadvantaged youth. We partner with other investors to expand programs with compelling evidence in order to help more vulnerable young people become successful adults.

Incubated at EMCF and launched in 2016, Blue Meridian Partners is an independent collaboration of 12 philanthropic institutions and individuals who share decision-making authority. It plans to invest at least $1 billion in propelling evidence-based programs to a scale that maximizes their impact directly, serving greater numbers of youth from birth to age 30, and indirectly, increasing their influence on the child welfare, educational, judicial, and other systems that affect young people’s lives.

For more than four decades, the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation has sought to uphold the values that inspired the Clark family to create it. In our work with grantees and with each other, EMCF and its staff strive to live up to and put into action five core values: humility, belief in people, pragmatism, trust and high standards.

Position Overview

Position Profile
The Senior Portfolio Associate, Evaluation, based in New York, supports and helps develop a portfolio of investments in nonprofit organizations that result in increased positive opportunities for economically disadvantaged youth. The Senior Portfolio Associate’s role includes partnering with the Blue Meridian Partners Managing Director who leads the Foundation’s evidence-building work in activities related to evaluation, learning, and evidence-building in alignment with the Foundation’s overall strategy. The Senior Portfolio Associate is also responsible for supporting all the Blue Meridian Managing Directors across a diverse set of activities, including working closely with Blue Meridian Partners grantees, reporting on performance, and leading key projects relevant to the foundation’s strategic priorities.

Position Type
Exempt

Primary Responsibilities* include but are not limited to the following:
Grantee & Foundation Evaluation Services (approximately 50%):
• Provide support and thought partnership to the Blue Meridian Managing Director in all activities related to evaluation, learning and evidence building in alignment with the Foundation’s strategy; help ensure the Foundation’s evaluation and evidence standards are upheld and advanced; take the lead on projects and other work as appropriate.
• Synthesize studies and supporting evidence, and other evaluation-related activities, at all phases of BMP processes including due diligence, scaling planning, ongoing performance management, and any special initiatives the Foundation launches that require evidence assessments.
• Support BMP Managing Director on the work of the Evaluation Advisory Committee (EAC), by managing agenda setting, committee member assignments and contracts, onboarding of new committee members, and other related duties as appropriate.
• Ensure the highest standards of data analysis; effectively interpret and communicate implications and recommendations internally and, where applicable, to grantees.
• Collaborate with Foundation managers and grantees to clarify and support grantee program evaluation milestones, performance tracking, and other needs.
• Monitor the progress of grantee-conducted program evaluations, and with the support of the Blue Meridian Managing Director and the portfolio team, ensure progress remains on track.

Grantee Relationships & Other Support for the Managing Directors (50%)
Supporting 1-2 Grantee Relationships
With senior team members’ direction, guidance and collaboration, and aligned with the Foundation’s theory of investment, operating principles, performance behaviors and investment management plans, ensure excellent relationship management with grantees that integrates financial sustainability, evaluation and growth plans.
• Contribute toward grantees receiving excellent relationship management and support from the Foundation. Lead quarterly reporting processes and support the development of financial sustainability plans, evaluation plans and strategic growth plans in coordination with external consulting partners.
• Earn and maintain the respect of grantees; be a trusted point of contact with grantee management teams and a supporting resource for strategy development, refinement, and implementation, performance management and other activities.
• Participate in the development of grantee scaling plans; facilitate sharing high-quality and timely information within the Foundation, draft investment recommendations, and support the team’s advancement of investment decisions.
• Help craft performance milestones with grantees that reflect alignment of the Foundation and grantee interests and chart a roadmap for success.
• Take ownership of grantee quarterly performance reports, ensuring documents are current and reflect the team’s perspective on grantee performance, risks and potential future investment tracks, and authentically and adequately capture the grantees’ current strategic position. Prepare materials and talking points for Partner updates.
• Design, participate in and sometimes facilitate grantee meetings, strategy sessions and performance reviews.
• Lead research, conduct interviews, analyze data to support the Foundation’s sourcing and due diligence efforts to explore future investment opportunities.
• Manage projects and initiatives critical to the Foundation successfully implementing its overall strategy and its grantmaking efforts. Develop project plans, manage internal and/or external teams to accomplish project.
• Interact with and support, as needed, other areas of the Foundation’s work, including other program teams, Finance, Human Resources, IT and Communications.
• Perform other responsibilities and duties consistent with the achievement of Foundation goals.

*This is a guide to the primary responsibilities of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions.

Qualifications
The Senior Portfolio Associate, Evaluation, must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to represent the Foundation externally in alignment with its core values and culture. He/she/they should be passionately driven by issues affecting young people and social justice, and have the capacity to work with diverse peers, trustees, consultants, advisers, grantees and communities. He/she/they must also have/be:
• Sophisticated and diverse analytical skills; facility in diverse quantitative and qualitative methods is essential. Able to manipulate databases, use computer-based statistical and analytical applications, and be able to critically assess outcome and impact studies. Comfortable compiling and analyzing disparate and even contradictory qualitative and quantitative information.
• Prior experience teaching generalists about research and evaluation concepts and methods, especially regarding the specification of outcomes and the selection of indicators and measures, is critical.
• An experienced project manager with a demonstrated track record in program impact evaluations, analysis and program management is required. Experience building and maintaining performance measurement systems, and knowledge of youth development field or experience working the public sector is desired.
• At least 7 years of professional experience in public policy, social justice, youth development or a related field in the private or public sector is required. An advanced degree with a concentration in statistics, quantitative methods, research and evaluation is preferred, but not required.
• A strategic and highly rigorous professional approach, balanced by a flexible and empathetic demeanor that is responsive to the needs of grantees, teammates and partners. Able to develop strong grantee relationships, while remaining objective and committed to meeting established goals.
• A professional and genial demeanor with the ability to forge strong relationships with EMCF staff that support Blue Meridian, and to work effectively within the larger Foundation structure.
• Skilled at thinking independently while carefully considering and engaging colleagues’ points of view.
• Sound judgment and the ability to use discretion, seek input and feedback, listen well and make sometimes difficult decisions independently while understanding the need for collaboration and leadership’s endorsement of final results. Open to finding creative, alternative solutions to challenges and disagreements that may arise.
• Results-oriented with a track record of charting a clear course of action that requires both multi-disciplinary and complex team delivery with the measurement of results against goals.
• Experience in managing and organizing projects and priorities through time sensitive and at times short deadlines while maintaining a strong attention to detail, a positive attitude and producing effective, professional and timely results; able to contribute as a lead or participant.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential, including the ability to speak up and present in group settings that may include senior executives and boards of directors, as well as to draft agendas, letters and memoranda, assist with document and report content, and produce and proofread materials.
• Strong computer skills with extensive knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to master new software quickly; experience with Microsoft Dynamics CRM and SharePoint is a plus.
• Able to travel approximately 20% of work time.

Salary & Benefits
Total compensation includes an annual base salary that falls in the $90,000 to $100,000 range, the potential for an annual incentive award based on performance, and an exceptional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 403b retirement plan with employer contributions and generous time off. Base salary will be set commensurate with chosen candidate’s knowledge, skill and experience.

How To Apply

How to Apply
For consideration, please include the following in your application:
• cover letter
• resume
• writing sample

Please send your application to EMCFcareers@emcf.org. Be sure to include “Senior Portfolio Associate, Evaluation” in the subject line and let us know where you found our job post.

No phone calls or in-person applications, please.

The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of color, women, LGBTQ, elderly and disabled candidates to apply. We appreciate all applicants, but due to the anticipated volume of submissions, we will only be able to respond to those who are best qualified for the position.

The Organization

Exponent Philanthropy is a vibrant membership organization that provides the resources and connections that help funders make the most of the minutes they have and the dollars they give. Exponent Philanthropy amplifies and celebrates the vital work of a diverse group of givers who unite through their unique style of giving, which is lean, agile, responsive, passionate, and personal. Membership is open to all individuals and organizations that give annually to more than one recipient, including those who use foundations, donor advised funds, giving circles, and other giving vehicles to carry out their philanthropy. We have members in all 50 states representing thousands of philanthropic leaders that embrace our warm and welcoming culture, based on the following principles: relationships come first, one size does not fit all, learning is a lifelong journey, quality is essential, and inspiration from the collective impact of our members.

In our staff, we look for highly collegial, ethical, bright, and customer service-oriented individuals who have a commitment to quality work. Staff members are passionate about our mission and core values, are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, and have a strong outcomes orientation. Exponent Philanthropy is an organization that values and rewards performance, collaboration, and ingenuity.

Position Overview

This position is an integral part of our membership and marketing team and focuses on member acquisition. After evolving our brand from the Association of Small Foundations to Exponent Philanthropy in 2014, we are positioned to grow our membership in our core target market, leanly staffed private foundations, as well as in new target markets including small community foundations, individual donors, and philanthropic families. A successful Membership Development Manager will be innovative, creative, and committed to improving our overall member acquisition strategy and drive its implementation. He or she will collaborate with our full team and key stakeholders to ensure our acquisition goals are met.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the creation of and serve as the lead on the execution of dynamic membership acquisition strategies that will result in annual net gains in membership and broader awareness of Exponent Philanthropy.
• Initiate, execute, and evaluate membership acquisition activities.
• Contribute to the development of and manage membership recruitment communications and campaigns.
• Collaborate with the broader team on identifying ways to effectively communicate the value of membership through the development of print and digital collateral.
• Support and initiate organizational efforts to generate membership leads.
• Process, track, and nurture prospects with the goal of moving them through the membership pipeline and converting them to members.
• Collaborate with other teams to leverage existing programs and resources, and foster personal connections with prospects expressing interest in our network.
• Effectively work with member volunteers and staff on initiatives that will contribute positively to membership-related goals.
• Represent the organization at external events and effectively communicate the value of Exponent Philanthropy membership.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of association, marketing, sales, or philanthropy; philanthropy experience a plus.
• Capacity and motivation to develop an in-depth understanding of Exponent Philanthropy’s target audiences, programs, resources, and services.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with different personality types.
• Experience with member databases, association management software, and/or customer relationship management software; Salesforce experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated past success in executing membership strategies that have resulted in growth.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills; able to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated assertiveness along with an ability to accept and learn from failure.
• Resourceful, with the ability to make decisions in an evolving environment as well as anticipate future needs.
• Attention to detail with the goal of generating and maintaining accurate data.
• Commitment to customer service-oriented excellence.
• Comfort with making presentations in front of an audience and meeting one-on-one with key stakeholders.

How To Apply

Interested parties should email cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to hr@exponentphilanthropy.org.

The Organization

The American Academy of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1780, is one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious scholarly organizations. The Academy is an independent policy research center that conducts multidisciplinary studies of complex and emerging problems.

Position Overview

Overall Responsibilities

Work closely with the Chief Advancement Officer to oversee day-to-day operations of the Development Office. Assume primary responsibility for managing the cultivation and stewardship of major gift donors and implement an efficient and effective major gifts plan for the Academy.  Build strong relationships with the Academy’s program staff and stay abreast of current Academy work.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Chief Advancement Officer, set short- and long-term strategies for the department and for major gift prospects and donors.

• Identify opportunities for stewardship and engagement. Manage prospect tracking for President, Development and Communications Committee, Program Directors, and Chief Advancement Officer.

• Draft and edit major gifts solicitations, acknowledgments, commitment letters, and stewardship materials. Draft presidential correspondence for donors and prospects.

• Provide coordination and support for the President’s development activities including identifying priorities for engagement. Assume primary responsibility for incorporating development strategy into presidential briefings for individuals.

• Work with the Chief Advancement Officer to create a supportive and high-achieving work environment. Motivate staff members to develop professionally and achieve success in their positions.

• Work collaboratively with and supervise the Development Associate.

• Oversee the agenda and preparation of materials for the Development Inside meeting and for meetings with project teams.

• May manage a small portfolio of individual donors for cultivation and for major gift and leadership-level annual fund prospects.

• Other duties as assigned. Some travel may be necessary.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8-10 years of Development experience required.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Experience working with major gift donors and high-level volunteers.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills as well as the ability to rapidly comprehend and communicate complex information.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and assign priority to key tasks.  Ability to think strategically as well as operationally.

• Track record of building strong internal and external relationships.

• Computer literate and fluent in PC use of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Raiser’s Edge (or equivalent database).