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The Organization

The Boston Foundation is one of the oldest and largest community foundations in the nation. Our donors meet their own philanthropic goals, while adding to the Foundation’s overall strength. We also play a major civic leadership role for our region through publishing fresh research, convening people to discuss our region’s challenges and creating powerful agendas for change. – See more at: http://www.tbf.org

Position Overview

All applications should be submitted online.

Go to https://www.tbf.org/who-we-are/careers and select Research and Data Associate to complete our online application process.

Diversity candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description

Title: Research and Data Associate

Department:  Philanthropy Group

Reports To: Senior Manager, Philanthropy Operations

FLSA Classification:    Exempt   FTE:  1

Supervises: None

Position Summary:

The Research and Data Associate will support and enhance the Development and Donor Services team’s capacity for data integrity, research and analysis. This individual will monitor and maintain the accuracy and consistency of constituent and activity data entered into the Salesforce database as well as conduct research on donors and prospects for the Development and Donor Services team.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct research and create research briefings on individuals and organizations to support donor stewardship as well as prospect identification and qualification for the Development and Donor Services team;
• Coordinate constituent and activity data management in Salesforce, in collaboration with the Senior Manager, Philanthropy Operations;

·         Serve as a key departmental resource for the Salesforce database and various reporting needs;

• Implement and uphold data integrity protocols to ensure accurate reporting and inform departmental activities, in collaboration with colleagues;
• Create, run, and analyze weekly, monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports in Salesforce to monitor data integrity and consistency related to donor and prospect activities, gifts, and grants;
• Maintain prospect and donor research files, updating periodically as needed;
• Enter and clean prospect, donor and departmental activity records in Salesforce database;
• Ensure timely entry of activities in Salesforce database and maintain a 90% deliverable rate for all Development and Donor Services mailings;

·         Provide technical and administrative support for events including managing timelines and activities in coordination with the Events Team, tracking and coordination of guest lists, invitation mailings and follow up correspondence; assist with occasional events in the mornings (prior to 9:00am) and evenings (after 5:00pm); and

·         Provide general administrative support to other department team members as requested.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Individuals assigned to this position may perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preparation, Knowledge, Previous Experience:

• College degree or equivalent; and
• At least 3 years of office-based work experience, with a focus on data integrity and analysis.

Skills, Abilities, Competencies:

• Strong organization skills and impeccable attention to detail and accuracy;
• Excellent written and verbal skills; high level of customer service orientation;

·         Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products especially Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point; database experience (Salesforce) strongly preferred;

·         Excellent data management and reporting skills;

• Willingness and ability to work outside the regularly scheduled work day as needed;
• Professional and mature interpersonal work style, ability to interact well with a diverse range of people;
• Ability to adjust work activity to various management styles;
• Ability to make decisions regarding organizing own workload and managing multiple tasks;
• Must be independent, proactive and able to work under the pressure of tight deadlines;
• Participatory work style; team player and sense of humor; ability to give and receive feedback;
• Strong goal orientation with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities; and
• Willingness and ability to handle confidential information.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time;
• Ability to use a keyboard for extended periods of time; and
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, occasionally.

The content is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.  It is not intended to constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, who are or become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act or applicable state law, must be able to perform the essential functions of the job (including those listed above) either with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodation, if any, will be determined by management in consultation with the employee on a case-by-case basis.

This job description is intended to be general and may be revised from time to time.  At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.

6-2018

The Organization

ABOUT WELLSPRING PHILANTHROPIC FUND

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund is a private grantmaking foundation dedicated to advancing the realization of human rights and social and economic justice for all people. Wellspring has offices in New York, NY, and Washington, DC.

Wellspring’s work is rooted in respect for the dignity and worth of every human being and is informed by the following beliefs:

• Social institutions and structures should promote the full realization of human rights and human potential, and should be accountable to these ends.
• The rights of all people are advanced when the rights of the most marginalized and vulnerable peoples are protected.
• Social justice movements should employ means that are consistent with their ideals, and should give agency to the people whose interests they seek to advance.
• As responsible stewards, we must strive to maximize the impact of our charitable investments.

As a private foundation, Wellspring’s key functions are to conduct research and education tailored to our mission; manage a grantmaking portfolio of various programs, administer grants and monitoring grantee performance; and work to promote the effectiveness of programs that receive donor funding.

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund hires, promotes and retains employees based on their professional qualifications, demonstrated abilities and work performance, as well as on the degree to which these qualities are required in the employment positions made available by the Foundation’s needs and requirements. Wellspring welcomes candidates with diverse experience and backgrounds, and strongly encourages people of color and people with disabilities to apply.  Qualified candidates for employment having records of arrest or criminal conviction will be considered.

All personnel decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, discipline and discharge, are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, domestic partner status, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (each a “protected characteristic”). This policy also bans discriminatory harassment.

Position Overview

Job summary

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund seeks a Communications Associate who will provide critical support for the President, Vice President, and other members of Wellspring Philanthropic Fund (WPF) in the areas of communications and external affairs. While WPF prefers to keep a low profile, there is a need for someone to manage our internal communications and develop and maintain communications vehicles to report to our donors on our work, and the occasional outside communications.  The ideal candidate will have a combination of excellent design management and communications skills, while also being a creative thinker.

Key responsibilities

Key responsibilities for the Associate include:

• Design and produce branding materials for Wellspring’s internal and external. communications, such as Annual Reports to donors, online reports for website, presentation materials for donor and staff presentations, etc.
• Produce and oversee the distribution of all print communications such as newsletters, intranet blogs, templates, brochures, etc., as well as audio/visual graphics.
• Update and maintain Wellspring’s website and intranet.
• In collaboration with an outside public relations firm, draft press materials, and serve as on-the-record spokesperson.
• Plan and prepare talking points and presentation materials as needed for the President and other senior leaders’ as part of their participation at important events.
• Support event logistics and planning around donor convenings.
• Serve as a resource for programs in thinking about strategic communications, and edit written documents prepared by others.
• Monitor the internet and social media channels for positive and negative stories about WPF.
• Ensure quality of content in print and on web by copyediting, proofreading, and ensuring consistent style and brand implementation.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following:

• BS or BA in Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations – or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience working in a communications and/or external affairs function.
• Proven proficient in a variety of word processing and presentation software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), database applications and desktop publishing, graphics and layout to produce newsletters and other publications (Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; MailChimp).
• Experience and proficiency managing and maintaining websites using different platforms, such as WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, etc.
• A demonstrated interest in human rights/social justice.
• Superior written and oral communication skills; ability to produce original, clear, concise content within tight deadlines; meticulous proofreader and copyeditor.
• Self-motivation, with an ability to work proactively, independently, and with a strong sense of urgency.
• Experience interacting and communicating effectively with members of a complex organization at multiple levels.
• Ability to shift gears comfortably, flex skills, and multi-task effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, and project management and time management skills.
• Strong moral compass; personal ethics and integrity must be impeccable.
• Collaborative focus, recognizing the value in fostering an environment which promotes shared communications, efforts and results.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary range: $65,000-70,000 based on experience. Wellspring offers a very generous benefits package including payment of 100% of the health insurance premiums for employees (and 80% of the premiums for spouses, domestic partners and qualified family members). Wellspring also offers other benefits including life insurance, long‐term disability protection, a group 401(k) retirement plan (with an employer match), support for continuing education, and is committed to providing transgender‐inclusive healthcare.

How To Apply

For employment consideration, please submit application to jobs@wpfund.org, with the subject line “[Your name] – Communications Associate”. All applications must include:
• a resumé (PDF);
• a thoughtful cover letter, including how you became aware of this opportunity and salary requirements (must specify actual amount and range) (PDF);
• one communications-related writing sample (no less than 3 and no more than 5 pages, attached in PDF format); and
• One Adobe inDesign OR Illustrator document sample (PDF and source file).

No phone calls please.

The application deadline July 24, 2018.

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.

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.

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

The Loyal Donor Program is seeking an energetic and dedicated professional to serve as Loyal Donor Officer in Wisconsin. 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 Madison, WI office. We offer a competitive salary with great benefits.  Positions start between $65,000 and $70,000. For a complete position description and to apply, visit www.nature.org/careers and search for job ID #46687.

Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday, August 8.

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

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.

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.

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 Arizona. 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.

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 Summary:

As Executive Assistant, you are central to the activities that support the VP, PPC and a key ambassador for the department. You are an energetic, thoughtful, positive and creative team player who loves rolling up your sleeves and keeping everything hyper-organized. You thrive in fast-moving, multi-tasking environments, remaining calm and collected while always paying exquisite attention to detail. You know how to successfully execute complex and strategic scheduling and high-level relationship management for a senior principal, using excellent judgement and knowing when to be discreet. You are motivated by a collaborative environment and are always willing to go the extra mile, working closely with the rest of the PPC team to manage information flow and briefings and to smoothly execute a wide range of daily tasks and broader goals.

In addition to providing all executive assistance to the Vice President, this individual must assume a leadership role in the department and act as a liaison to internal colleagues and external stakeholders, communicating needed information in a timely way. In this capacity the Executive Assistant is the public voice of the department, and must project a professional persona consistent with the Foundation’s values. You will report to the VP and will also work closely with the Managing Director and Associate Director, PPC and will share responsibility for ensuring that all elements of the office are managed professionally, proactively and efficiently in service of the mission we are so proud to dedicate ourselves to at the Foundation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Scheduling the VP’s appointments and maintaining the calendar. Anticipating the VP’s needs for various commitments and preparing  accordingly.
• Communicating all needed information to PPC staff regarding VP’s daily activities and requirements, preferences and other relevant matters.
• Managing relationships on behalf of the Vice President in a thoughtful, responsive and timely manner.
• Handling logistics for all internal and external meetings and events, including arranging travel, accommodations, facilities and meals, as necessary.
• Assisting with logistical management of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees meetings as needed.
• Working with PPC staff to ensure the VP has all necessary briefings and materials well in advance of meetings and events. Coordinating material delivery when necessary.
• Handling administrative duties including phones, typing, document preparation, editing and review.
• Preparing the VP’s expense reports.
• Reviewing all invitations for disposition and retention, in consultation with other parts of the department and foundation.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Team Player: Strong social skills and willingness to work together with a small team and provide back up for all; adaptable and flexible
•  Communication: Excellent interpersonal abilities; excellent listening skills; writing and verbal skills; assertiveness in presenting ideas while
  also possessing the ability to be discrete
• Decision-Making: Ability to evaluate risks and opportunities; uses analytical and problem-solving skills; takes initiative and drives for
  results; able to prioritize
• Execution: Strong project management skills; meets deadlines; sense of urgency and responsibility; ability to multi-task and work under
  pressure; detail oriented
•  Integration: Accesses functional and substantive expertise organizationally; demonstrates inclusiveness, collaboration
• Leadership: Thinks innovatively and creatively; displays negotiation skills; demonstrates accountability and good judgement
• Partnership and Relationship Building: Professional representation of the Foundation as an internal and external ambassador;
  intercultural knowledge and appreciation; strong interpersonal competencies and ability to build strategic partnerships
• Strategic Ability: Anticipates future opportunities and consequences; demonstrates innovative approach to work; ability to organize chaos
  into coherent plan

Education, Training and Experience

• Undergraduate degree required
• Previous administrative experience in an fast paced office setting strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage telephone calls, messages, and all correspondence with confidence and professionalism
• Computer proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet search skills and ability to learn new applications quickly

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
Food & Friends is built on a simple premise: people with life-challenging illnesses deserve nutrition and compassion.  Founded in 1988, Food & Friends started with 20 volunteers enlisted to deliver 15 meals per day.  Today, Food & Friends has its own state-of-the-art kitchen and pantry facility, and new programs to meet the changing needs of people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-challenging illnesses in the Greater Washington area from its headquarters in Northeast DC.

With a budget of approximately $10 million, Food & Friends delivers nearly one million meals per year to health challenged community members in need of access to medically coordinated nutrition, the majority of which are low income community members.  Food & Friends operations and growth have been led by its Executive Director of 24 years, Craig Shniderman, who plans to retire at the end of 2018.

Food & Friends is at the cutting edge of the Food is Medicine movement.  The enormous potential of its work was underscored in 2016 by the completion of the Diabetes Pilot Project, which was done in conjunction with the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates’ Heart and Vascular Institute.  The results of the project showed how Food & Friends’ service is critical to managing chronic illness, reducing hospitalizations, and improving health outcomes.

Food & Friends provides three core services: home delivered meals, groceries-to-go, and nutrition counselling.  Specifically, Food & Friends core mission is to improve the lives and health of people HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other serious illnesses by:

• Preparing and delivering specialized meals and groceries tailored to each of its client’s unique medical and dietary needs Providing nutritional counselling and wellness education that enhances its clients’ quality of life
• Creating a strong sense of community for  clients, volunteers , and supporters, which is focused on reducing the social isolation that often comes with serious illnesses, and
• Providing meaningful opportunities for neighbors to help neighbors in need

In 2017, Food & Friends embarked on an ambitious, four-year strategic plan to create a solid foundation for the next phase of the organization.

More information about the critical work taking place at Food & Friends can be found at https://www.foodandfriends.org/

Position Overview

The Role
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) will be responsible for leading a team of 55 employees and thousands of volunteers to deliver meals and hope to its clients in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.  The ED will have the primary responsibility of providing the strategic and operational leadership and will work collaboratively with the staff and Board to develop and implement Food & Friend’s vision pertaining to programs, partnerships, and revenue generation in support of its mission.  Above all, s/he will be passionate about the Food & Friends mission.

The ED will be an exceptional leader who brings operational excellence, intellectual breadth, convening power, and practical experience with the nonprofit, philanthropic, and business sectors.  The ideal candidate will have demonstrated successful management of a large, diverse, and complex organization, with strong skills in fundraising/revenue generation and cost controls for improved operational efficiency.  S/he will have experience working closely with board leadership, staff, and external constituents to achieve ambitious goals.

The ED must be a leader with an entrepreneurial mindset and have the ability to establish a collaborative and supportive working environment that fosters trust and teamwork.  S/he will be the primary spokesperson for Food & Friends in communicating its mission, vision, and goals to internal and external constituents.  Bringing passion to the role, the ED will communicate standards and principles that guide the organization.  To achieve a high-performing work environment, this leader must also ensure workplace and food safety standards are met throughout its many operations.

This leader will work with staff and the Board of Directors to drive results and deepen its community impact.  The successful candidate will listen to, and learn from, key stakeholders inside and outside the organization.  S/he will lead the culture of the organization, and attract top talent.  The ED will have outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to represent the organization effectively across a diversity of audiences and can mobilize key constituents, such as individual and corporate donors to action.

Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the efficient and effective daily execution of Food & Friend’s mission, preparation, and delivery of meals, groceries, and nutritional services, to clients.
• Manage existing partnerships and coalitions to enhance Food & Friends’ ability to deliver on its mission, including partnerships with government funding sources (e.g. grants).
• Serve as the main fundraiser of the organization and build institutional capacity; understand the interests, needs and capacities of different types of donors (e.g., individuals, corporations, institutions, and foundations).
• Further develop the organization’s position as a leader in the Food as Medicine movement as it relates to food education, preparation, delivery and related services.
• Serve as a thought leader, pushing forward new ideas and managing a high-performing staff and complex operation.
• Maintain, develop, and manage internal operations to be productive, inspired, effective, and fiscally sound.
• Bring a deep passion for the mission of Food& Friends, and a shared pride in the impact the organization has on the community.

Candidate Profile
Food & Friends seeks a highly effective, experienced, credible, strategic, enthusiastic, relationship and community-oriented leader to build on the current success of Food & Friends.  The successful candidate will demonstrate the capacity for leadership through vision, communication, action, and passion for the mission of Food & Friends and the community it serves.

In terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we would highlight the following:
Community Engagement, Building Partnerships, & Influence

• Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
• Adept at listening, informing, and contributing to a strategic vision, coupled with a willingness to be accountable for the oversight of implementation.
• Ability to inspire trust and followership in others through compelling influence, powerful charisma, passion, and active drive.
• Passionate for creating access to Food & Friend’s mission and the Food as Medicine movement.

Leadership & Management

• High level of cultural acuity, emotional intelligence, empathy, integrity, and sense of humor.
• Ensure the daily execution of the Food & Friends mission of delivering nutritious food and services to its clients
• Charismatic and diplomatic, with the maturity, interpersonal skills, and intellect.
• Ability to measure and report on outcomes and impact of partnerships by ensuring the appropriate performance management systems and metrics are in place to track performance against agreed upon goals.
• Ensure workplace and food safety; leadership experience working in complex and compliance-oriented organizations.
• Set priorities decisively, delegate responsibilities, assure accountability, and allocate resources appropriately to ensure sustainable results through excellent execution.
• Ability to lead by example and drive the organization’s performance with an attitude of continuous improvement by being open to feedback and self-improvement.

Fundraising & Business Development

• Significant experience with and/or aptitude to fundraise with individual, corporate, institutional, and foundation donors.
• Demonstrated ability to strategically partner in the development of transformative gift ideas while also managing a development program designed to build lifelong donor relationships at every gift band.
• Proven ability to cultivate new revenue streams, including grants in aid.
• Successfully engage Board of Directors in fundraising activities on an ongoing basis.

Strategic Acumen

• Entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will stretch the organization and push the boundaries within the industry.
• Inclined to seek and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisions and to align others with the organization’s overall strategy.
• Able to effectively balance the desire/need for broad change with an understanding of how much change the organization is capable of handling, to create realistic goals and implementation plans that are achievable and successful.
• Pursues data from a variety of sources to support decisions and to align others with the organization’s overall strategy.

Interpersonal Skills & Passion

• Able to persevere in the face of challenges, and exhibit a steadfast resolve and relentless commitment to higher standards, which commands respect from followers.
• Personal commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainly; able to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations.
• Encourage others to share the spotlight and visibly celebrates and supports the success of the team.
• High degree of integrity and forethought in his/her approach to making decisions; able   to act in a transparent and consistent manner while always taking into account what is best for the organization.

How To Apply
This search is being conducted by John McNaught and Jamie Hechinger of Russell Reynolds Associates. Nominations and applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, and your resume (in Word or PDF format) should be submitted to FoodandFriends@RussellReynolds.com on or before July 13, 2018. Email submission required.

The Organization

Mercy For Animals is dedicated to preventing cruelty to farmed animals and promoting compassionate food choices and policies.

Mercy For Animals is the largest and most effective international charity focused exclusively on preventing cruelty to farmed animals.
As part of an international team of innovators changing the world, you will do the most meaningful work of your life at MFA.

Position Overview

Philanthropy Officer

Terms of Employment: Full Time, At Will, Exempt
Reports to: Associate Director of Major Gifts
Position Location: Los Angeles or Southern California

Position Objective:

To advance the impact of Mercy For Animals by cultivating and stewarding a sustainable portfolio of high-value major-donor partners; meet or exceed revenue targets through solicitation of major gifts; and manage a portfolio of major-gift donors located in a defined territory primarily encompassing Southern California, with additional territory responsibilities across the southern United States

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage a portfolio of 120-150 major gift donors
• Execute annual strategies based on varied priorities within the assigned portfolio of donors
• Meet or exceed monthly metrics for visits, solicitations, proposals, and gifts
• Work with team supervisor to routinely review donor portfolio and qualify or cultivate new prospects
• Coordinate inclusion of executive and programmatic leaders in the cultivation and solicitation process whenever appropriate
• Implement core components of donor cultivation and fundraising events and collaborate with events team and other departments as necessary
• Assist with securing corporate sponsors and leadership gifts in advance of annual gala
• Maintain meticulous records of all donor contacts and related action items
• Frequently travel within defined territory, including trips up to two weeks in duration
• Accurately track individual receipts and business expenses required for accounting purposes
• Serve as member of the development project team to assist with fundraising appeal planning and execution, donor relations, database conversion, and other joint projects within the department
• Collaborate with other major gift team members effectively and with a focus on shared goals and priorities
• Adhere to all human resource and administrative policies and procedures

Position Requirements:         

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of five years’ previous development experience, including working in a major gifts officer capacity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outgoing and friendly personality
• Adeptness at building strong rapport with donors, volunteers, and colleagues
• Collaborative, team-playing spirit
• Transparent and reliable work style (experience with a remote organizational structure a plus)
• Experience writing fundraising proposals
• Strong time management skills, organizational ability, and attention to detail
• Enthusiasm for frequent travel (25 percent of work time), including some evening and weekend work
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organization

Mercy For Animals offers competitive salaries, benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, and a pleasant vegan work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mercy For Animals provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. MFA complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

How To Apply

Please submit an application, cover letter, and resume via the following job link:

https://mercyforanimals.org/jobs-application?jobId=1119387&gh_jid=1119387

The Organization

The Pennsylvania Humanities Council puts the humanities in action to create positive change. Our programs and grants bring Pennsylvanians together to build avenues for civic involvement and community development, and for youth and adult learners to strengthen skills for school, work, and personal improvement. We are an independent partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities and part of a network of 56 state humanities councils that spans the nation and U.S. jurisdictions. Learn more at pahumanities.org.

Position Overview

The Senior Writer supports the work of PHC to increase the funding and visibility of the organization, its programs and advocacy efforts. Reporting to the Development Director, this individual will motivate contributions and expand visibility by telling the story of PHC’s mission and impact. The position requires strategic thinking, collaboration, and a combination of finely honed development and communications skills – including writing high-quality, compelling proposals, and translating research into relatable content for development audiences. This is a tremendous opportunity for a fund development professional looking to join a highly regarded and growing organization on a permanent part-time basis, and to have a significant and meaningful impact on the lives of people and communities PHC serves.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Leads the development, writing, and design of the donor newsletter and annual report, as well as solicitation campaigns and stewardship correspondence.

·         In consultation with the Development Director, develops and assumes primary responsibility for executing a donor and prospect stewardship strategy.

·         With the Development Director, develops a comprehensive calendar of funding opportunities for private and corporate foundations, as well as government agencies to support PHC’s priorities.

·         Creates production timelines for donor campaigns, proposals, and reports.

·         Provides stewardship to current donors, including regular written updates.

·         Researches and identifies foundation and government funding streams, and participates in prioritizing and planning for new funding opportunities.

·         Conducts the research for and writing of a broad range of documents, including proposals, narrative reports, award nominations, appeal letters, and correspondence.

·         Contributes to creation of social media fundraising campaigns and effective reports, fact sheets, development invitations, and other marketing, fundraising, and advocacy materials.

·         Assists with writing projects and external communications efforts as requested and edits/proofreads material written by other staff members.

QUALIFICATIONS

•         Bachelor’s Degree.

•         Minimum 5-7 years of experience with fundraising research and writing proposals, reports, and development communications.

•         Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and write compelling copy for fundraising.

•         Ability to handle multiple assignments and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

•         Ability to work with internal and external constituents, and comfort dealing with diverse audiences.

How To Apply

TO APPLY
Please email a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position addressed to hr@pahumanities.org.

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 $3.8 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

The Program Team Assistant serves as the support and information nucleus of the Human Services Program while providing administrative and project based assistance to the Managing Director, Deputy Director and other team members as assigned.

This position requires highly professional, customer service focused interaction (orally and in writing) with grantees, consultants, the general public, and representatives within the Foundation. This person is required to be familiar with and engaged in the team strategy and initiatives. The Assistant requires the ability to be proactive and self-directed and must possess sound judgment and high attention to detail. This position also requires a commitment to producing high quality work and support while displaying a consistently collaborative and cooperative attitude.

Primary responsibilities

·         Schedules internal and external meetings and convenings: coordinates calendars, assembles meeting materials, makes meal arrangements, and confirms appointments for the department.

·         Coordinates business travel, airfare bookings, accommodation arrangements, car services, and Outlook itineraries for the Deputy Director and other team members as assigned.

·         Assembles Board and/or Workgroup materials: finalizes documents and posts to appropriate locations adhering to the processes and deadlines set by the Executive Office.

·         Prepares correspondence, proofreads memos, drafts decline letters, creates charts and excel spreadsheets, and manages contacts and distribution lists.

·         Responsible for processing department expenses, preparing expense reports, and resolving discrepancies with Finance.

·         Serves as a first point of contact to internal stakeholders relating to documents and information for the team.

·         Responsible for receiving and preparing letters of inquiry (LOIs) for review and distributing to appropriate team member.

·         Responds to or distributes initial email and verbal general grant inquiries for assigned team as needed.

·         Completes consulting contract internal forms, routes for approvals and distributes executed documents to external consultants and Finance. Maintains master file of current consultants for the team.

·         Prepares mailings and shipments of materials; opens and distributes department mail.

·         Assists program staff with administrative budget tracking. Researches, assembles and tracks various department information and data accurately.

·         Represents the foundation externally (orally and in writing) in a highly professional and customer service focused manner.

·         Responsible for filing, document management and preparation of special projects as requested by the Deputy Director.

·         Provides secondary back-up for telephone support and receptionist activities.

·         This position may require some local off-site work and light travel for the purpose of meeting preparations.

·         Performs other duties as assigned.

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

 Qualifications

·         High school diploma or Associates degree, including course work in business communications, office management, and related areas.

·         A minimum of three to five years of professional administrative office experience preferred, but not required.

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact as a team member and with Foundation colleagues.

·         Proven experience with advanced Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other software is essential to accomplishing the work of this position.

·         Proven experience and skill with calendar management, travel arrangements, and proofreading.

·         Highly collaborative approach to working in a team-based environment.

·         Demonstrated high work quality in a highly detail-oriented role.

·         The proven ability to maintain confidentiality and practice discretion.

Knowledge of, passion for, and commitment to human services preferred.

How To Apply

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to careers@kresge.org. The deadline for application submission is July 16, 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

he Controller reports to the CFO and is responsible for all aspects of the accounting department, including financial reporting and GAAP compliance, tax reporting, establishing and monitoring internal controls, supervision of general accounting functions, and implementing best practices for nonprofits and community foundations.

The Controller leverages community foundation and nonprofit accounting networks to stay abreast of and educate staff about accounting and regulatory developments impacting The San Francisco Foundation (the Foundation). The Controller will also be the team leader for the selection and implementation of a new fund accounting and general ledger software package and oversee the integration of the accounting systems with other systems in use at the Foundation.

Position Overview

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversight of Accounting Department:  Establishes, documents, and implements internal controls pertaining to all aspects of the accounting and finance department. This includes accounts payable and receivable, gift processing, grants payable, cash and investment flows and reconciliations, tax and regulatory compliance, and accounting for supporting organizations. Also includes ownership of the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting processes and procedures.
• Staff Supervision and Development: Supervises accounting staff to ensure appropriate understanding of roles and integration of workflow. Sets workloads, assignments, and goals with staff. Develops staff through continuing education and mentoring. Provides feedback and encouragement of staff through performance reviews and goal setting.
• General Accounting:  Ensures that all accounts are appropriately reviewed and reconciled. Reviews general ledger account balances and transactions for validity and appropriateness. Reviews all journal entries and ensures all activity is properly recorded. Ensures proper fund set up and maintenance of fund activity and fund records. Researches current accounting guidance to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Banking and Investments:  Authorizes investment and cash movements, monitors bank and brokerage activity, submit files to bank for check payments or cancelations, monitors changes to payee vendor records.
• Annual Audit: Manages audit process and relationship with auditors. Oversees preparation of financial statements, notes, and all supporting documentation for the annual audit. Coordinates handoff of items requested by the auditor for both interim and year-end audit. Assist auditors in interfacing with departments to ensure information is provided and any issues are resolved.
• Audit Committee: Staffs the Audit Committee by providing agenda materials and items for action items for approval by the committee. Follows up on committee action items. Ensures appropriate approval for audit and tax work to be performed. Coordinates Audit Committee activities with auditors and the TSFF Board of Trustees. Addresses management letter comment and ensures appropriate follow up.
• Tax Returns: Oversees filing of all tax returns, including Form 990, Form 990-T, 1099s, and California Forms 199, 109, RRF-1, Statements of Information, welfare exemption, property tax return, EDD withholding, and other state tax returns as required. Provides all data needed to for preparation of tax returns by outside CPA firm. Reviews all returns for filings. Ensures all tax payments have been made timely. Researches tax compliance and consults as needed with tax advisors on issues such as donor-advised fund compliance, unrelated business income tax, and reporting of transactions with offshore entities.
• Ad-hoc Analysis and Support: Contributes finance and accounting expertise and data to support cross-department initiatives and decision-making. Responds to inquiries from other staff or constituents regarding accounting or business processes.  Collaborates with other departments, such as Grants Management and Donor Services to find solutions to operational issues and ensure smooth handoffs. Responds to grantees’ and other non-profits’ questions regarding generally accepted accounting principles for non-profit organizations. Responds to audit confirmation requests for agency funds.
• System Implementation and Maintenance:  As the business owner of the financial accounting system, maintains data integrity, ensures adequate training, oversees the quality of the system, and sets system rights for users. The Controller manages the definition of business rules, configuration, and maintenance of accounting system. Administrator of Concur expense reporting system.
• QUALIFICATIONSEducation:  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related finance degree.  CPA required.

  Experience:  5+ years’ experience in accounting/finance as a Controller or comparable level.  Nonprofit experience desirable. Experience in effectively managing and developing professional staff. Experience in leading accounting system implementation is a plus.

  Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:  Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) to a diverse group of individuals including the Board of Trustees, Auditors, CPAs, IRS, Investment Managers and Staff.  Knowledge of not-for-profit accounting, tax law, investments and banking, and accounting systems. Works well under pressure and can meet multiple, critical deadlines and goals with a high degree of accuracy.  Takes initiative and solves problems with minimal direction.  Skilled in creating a team-oriented work environment.

How To Apply

http://sff.org/about-tsff/administrative-information/employment-opportunities/