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The Organization

Founded in May of 1999, the Black AIDS Institute is the only national HIV/AIDS think tank in the U.S. focused execlusively on Black people. The Institute’s mission is to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Black communities by engaging and mobilizing leaders, institutions and individuals in efforts to confront HIV/AIDS on a local, state, regional, and national level. The Institute interprets public and private sector HIV/AIDS policies, condcuts trainings, offers technical assistance, disseminates information, provides free testing for HIV and other STIs, offers linkage to both preventative and clinical care, and provides advocacy and mobilization from a uniquely and unapologetically Black point of view. Our motto describes a commitment to self-preservation: “Our People, Our Problem, Our Solution.”

The Black AIDS Institute has a comprehensive approach to ending HIV in Black communities across America. From in-person Black Treatment Advocates Network (BTAN) tranings and monthly webinars on HIV science, to PrEP collaborations to create greater access for Black women, the Institute is constantly working upstream and downstream to mobilize communities to stand up, fight back and protect ourselves.

Position Overview

As the leading voice of Black people affected by HIV/AIDS, the Black AIDS Institute’s President/CEO must possess civil rights, public health, and movement-and institution-building gravitas. The new leader should understand the historical context of both the HIV/AIDS movement and the Black struggle in America. Understanding the power dynamics of the past should inform how the new leader guides the Black AIDS Institute forward. Understanding the medical/clinical, scientific, public health, policy, funding, community mobilization, and intersectional dynamics of persistent HIV-related disparities is imperative. The new leader should possess the capacity to manage change and lead an institution that must be nimble, impact-oriented, and operating at both the local and national levels.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President and CEO is responsible for overall management, fundraising, accountability, and administration of the BAI to ensure the organization achieves its goals, according to Board approved policies and procedures. The CEO directs and manages all organization matters of the Black AIDS Institute and its core values in achieving its mission and goals as currently defined.

Please visit http://www.mortengroup.com/black-aids-institute-chief-executive-officer-search/ to acccess the full position description.

How To Apply

Black AIDS Institute has retained Morten Group, LLC to conduct this executive search. All candidate information and conversations will be handled in a confidential manner. If you are interested in submitting an application for this executive search process, please ensure that your resume includes the following information for each position you have held for the last 15 years:

• Name and location of each position
• Job title
• Years in position
• Position to which you reported and positions that reported to you
• Primary responsiblities and achievements

In your cover letter, please tell us why this position is of interest to you as well as the details of your last executive position and any successes.

Your materials should be sent in a PDF file to the BAI Search Committee via executivesearch@mortengroup.com. Please use BAI – President and CEO as a reference line.

The recruitment process will remain open until the position has been filled.

The Organization

Witt/Kieffer is pleased to be partnering with the Baton Rouge General Foundation Board of Governors in their search for the next Foundation President. This Foundation President will build upon the excellent achievements of the current President who is transitioning to a more focused fundraising role in the organization. General Health System (GHS) is a $450 million private, non-profit 501(c)(3) hospital-based health system anchored by Baton Rouge General Medical Center, which is wholly owned by GHS.  The Baton Rouge General Foundation is the system’s fundraising and philanthropic organization.

Position Overview

Baton Rouge General is actively expanding its services and locations and has recently begun development of a new critical care tower, a neighborhood hospital in Ascension Parish, and an expansion of its Pennington Cancer Center. The Foundation has played a large role in the development of these projects and is currently running capital campaigns in support of them.  The Foundation provides financial resources to Baton Rouge General to help sustain the hospital in its mission to restore and preserve health, one person at a time. Over the last 10 years, the Foundation has given $8.5 million to the hospital to fund equipment, technology and clinical programs.  In that time, the Foundation has grown to over $11 million in assets and added more sophisticated major gift fundraising initiatives to complement their strong events-based program.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic executive, as the next Foundation President will play a personal role in furthering the mission of the Foundation and continuing to grow its strategic role within the health system and the community. The Foundation President will serve as the organization’s top philanthropy executive and lead the strategic vision of the Foundation.  Working closely with the Foundation Board, Health System leadership, and the Chief Executive Officer of General Health System/Baton Rouge General, the Foundation President will develop and drive the institution’s philanthropic priorities.

The Foundation President will be a senior development professional with significant experience leading a high functioning foundation. The successful candidate will be energized by the opportunity to collaborate with the Board and senior leadership to chart and execute on the future course of the Foundation, building on its existing strength and structure.  He/she will provide operational oversight to ensure objectives are met, manage and mentor the Foundation staff, and will be dedicated to maintaining/growing the reputation and reach of the Foundation. The Foundation President will conduct himself/herself with the greatest proprietary and ethics at all times, and role model respect, caring and compassion.

Qualified candidates will have a track record of building and running successful development operations in complex and matrixed environments.  They will have clearly demonstrated the ability to develop deep and sustainable donor relationships, and have achieved success in personally identifying, soliciting and securing major and transformative gifts.  Additional experience will include effectively leading a foundation that encompasses a full scope of development initiatives:  capital campaigns, sustainable giving societies, grateful patient programs, endowments, physician involvement/giving, grants administration, major gifts, annual giving, foundation and corporate giving, employee giving, donor relations, research, stewardship and events.  The Foundation President will be an inspirational leader, and a collaborative executive who is energized by forging relationships and being visible in the community.  A Bachelor’s degree is required.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to Mercedes Vance, Principal or Margaret Base, Consultant via: BRGFoundation@WittKieffer.com

The Organization

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

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

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

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

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund hires, promotes and retains employees based on their professional qualifications, demonstrated abilities and work performance, as well as on the degree to which these qualities are required in the employment positions made available by the Foundation’s service needs and business requirements. Wellspring welcomes candidates with diverse experience backgrounds and strongly encourages people of color and persons with disabilities to apply.

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. Qualified candidates for employment having records of arrest or criminal conviction will be considered.

Position Overview

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund is seeking a program officer to manage its country programs. The program officer will have the opportunity to oversee grants supporting local civil society in East Africa and interact with a dynamic staff working in the fields of international human rights and social justice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In close partnership with locally-based consultants, responsible for a grantmaking portfolio and budget supporting local human rights and social justice NGOs in East Africa. Assess and implement opportunities to decentralize and increase local ownership of the grantmaking program in East Africa.
• For grants in which staff is directly responsible, conduct comprehensive due diligence, including: monitoring and evaluating grantee performance; recommending new, renewal, and final grants; and ensuring grantees satisfactorily complete applications and reports.
• Manage relationships and maintain regular and responsive communications with all relevant partners. Prepare written summaries and evaluations of grant proposals; track spending; enter all information in grants database; prepare and manage consultant contracts.
• Support the development of external reviews and strategic plans for the program; create presentations and written reports for internal learning.
• Support Wellspring’s expansion to other geographic areas of interest in the developing world as requested.
• Act as point person for international program coordination and planning in East Africa and other geographies as relevant. Support collaboration with international programs on areas of common interest.
• Stay abreast of new developments and trends, and provide analysis and synthesize implications for Wellspring.
• Advance program goals through external outreach to relevant stakeholders and funder colleagues.
• Assist consultants and partners with organizing and executing international travel, including periodic travel to the U.S.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

•  Minimum of 7 years of programmatic experience in international human rights and social justice or related field.
• Experience living in sub-Saharan Africa and/or working with locally-based civil society organizations in Africa strongly preferred. Experience in East Africa and/or other developing country contexts a plus.
• Grantmaking experience; experience with issues of closing civic space, human rights defenders, and/or organizational capacity building preferred.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to handle a variety of programmatic and administrative tasks independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent research, writing, editing, and communications skills.
• Foreign language skills, including Spanish, a plus.
• Initiative, resourcefulness, flexibility, and strong cross-cultural skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with complete discretion.
• Relevant graduate degree or commensurate experience.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary range: $110,000 – $120,000 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. Subject Line: “[Your name]— Country Programs PO.” All applications must include:

• a resumé;
• a thoughtful cover letter, including how you became aware of this opportunity (i.e. job portal, referral, etc.) and salary requirements (must specify actual amount and range); and
• one writing sample (no less than 3 and no more than 5 pages, attached in PDF format).

No phone calls pleases.

NOTE: At this time our preference is that applicants have work authorization to work in the United States. If you need sponsorship, please let us know in your cover letter.

The application deadline is May 10th, 2018.

The Organization

Facing History and Ourselves is an international educational organization that reaches millions of students worldwide every year. Using the lessons of history — and history in the making – Facing History equips teachers to provide students with the skills to think critically about issues of bigotry and antisemitism. Facing History transforms required lessons in history into inspired lessons in humanity, and empowers youth who will change the world for the better.

Facing History and Ourselves is an international educational organization that reaches millions of students worldwide every year. Using the lessons of history — and history in the making – Facing History equips teachers to provide students with the skills to think critically about issues of bigotry and antisemitism. Facing History transforms required lessons in history into inspired lessons in humanity, and empowers youth who will change the world for the better.

Embarking on a new 5 year strategic plan, Facing History will also expand our current reputation by developing new marketing and business initiatives including launching a major gifts program and a corporate engagement program.

Position Overview

The Director of Development in the New York office will work to strategically build the New York development effort to meet and exceed our ambitious fundraising goals, currently set at $5.5M.  The Director of Development will focus primarily on major gifts work, with responsibility for managing a portfolio of donors with the capacity to give gifts of $10,000 and above. In addition, the Director will manage a team of three and work to grow and support our pipeline of donors, of all types and at all levels, and advance Facing History’s visibility and profile in the region.

Who We Are

We are an experienced and professional Development team who care deeply about the mission and work of our organization.  We are highly collaborative, both within our team and across all geographies, to ensure the effective local implementation of Facing History’s development strategies. We benefit from sharing and support through Facing History’s national development team and partnerships and learning from other geographies in order to ensure the effective local implementation of our larger development strategies.  We depend on clear communication, commitment to each other as a team, positive energy, and a collaborative spirit.

Who You Are

You are a lifelong learner and a fundraising or relationship management expert who shares our passion for education, youth and community.   You are confident in your abilities to build relationships and secure funding for a worthy cause.  You are an experienced leader and coach who is energized by the success of your team. You bring your experience and unique perspective to make us stronger together. You thrive in a team environment, bringing both strong collaboration skills and independent initiative.

The Organization

The Heising-Simons Foundation is a family foundation that works with its many partners to advance sustainable solutions in climate and clean energy, enable groundbreaking research in science, enhance the education of our youngest learners, and support human rights for all people. The Human Rights program at the Foundation is focused on two main issue areas: criminal justice reform and immigrant rights in the United States.

Position Overview

Human Rights Program Director

About Heising-Simons Foundation:

Unlocking Knowledge, Opportunity, and Possibilities

The Heising-Simons Foundation is a family foundation that works with its many partners to advance sustainable solutions in climate and clean energy, enable groundbreaking research in science, enhance the education of our youngest learners, and support human rights for all people. The Human Rights program at the Foundation is focused on two main issue areas: criminal justice reform and immigrant rights in the United States.

Mark Heising and Liz Simons each grew up with a tradition of giving, learning about the importance of the communities that surrounded them, and of the value of philanthropy. In 2007, they established the Foundation, and were joined on the Foundation’s Board by their daughter, Caitlin Heising.

The Foundation operates with the following core values:

• Humility: We recognize that we don’t have all the answers, and we seek to be open-minded and responsive as we continually learn.
• Courage: We do not shy away from tough issues. We stand with our grantees and partners and speak out on the issues we care about as a foundation.
• Justice: We believe all people should be treated fairly, with dignity and respect.
• Opportunity: We believe all people deserve the chance to live up to their full potential.
• Sustainability: We commit to long-term progress and solutions.
• Innovation: We believe in creativity and novel approaches driven by curiosity, research, and strategic collaborations. We are willing to take risks on potentially breakthrough initiatives.
• Relationships: We care about the people we work with and support. We seek to build relationships in which our partners will be open with feedback and hold us accountable as much as we do them.
• Integrity: We believe in honesty, transparency, and living up to these values.

The Foundation’s Board and over 30-person staff feel incredibly fortunate to work with, and support, great leaders and organizations in vital endeavors. In 2017, the Foundation awarded more than $75M, of which $9M was for Human Rights. The 2018 Human Rights grantmaking budget is $12M, and significant future growth is anticipated. Since its first grant in 2007, the Foundation has awarded more than $338M.

The Foundation is based in Los Altos, CA, and is in the process of opening offices in San Francisco, CA.

For more information on the Heising-Simons Foundation, please visit hsfoundation.org.

The Opportunity:

The Foundation is seeking a Human Rights Program Director (Director).

The Human Rights program is rooted in a belief in the inherent dignity of all people. In the United States and around the world, too many people are denied full and equal rights and participation in the political, social, and economic institutions that shape their lives.

In its grantmaking, the Foundation works toward achieving a more just world where people are equally valued regardless of gender, race, class, or citizenship. The Foundation feels a sense of urgency to be responsive to human rights abuse and inequity in the United States, particularly around the issue areas of criminal justice reform and immigrant rights. They believe that long-term change requires sustained commitment, investment in those closest to the problems, and working together toward solutions. Their grantees serve communities directly and build power to improve lives.

The Director will work with members of the Board and the Human Rights team, which currently consists of two Program Officers and a Program Associate, to establish and implement a creative vision for grantmaking and activities. There is a clear plan for significant growth of both the program budget and team capacity.

The Director will report to the President and CEO, Deanna Gomby, and can be based in Los Altos or San Francisco, CA.

Primary Responsibilities

The Director is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of Human Rights grantmaking strategies and initiatives, including the development of a strategic plan for the program. They will manage and grow the Human Rights program team and serve as an essential member of the Foundation’s senior leadership team.

Other specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop annual administrative and grants budgets for the Human Rights program area and monitor progress and use of resources.
• Maintain a grantmaking portfolio, including soliciting proposals, conducting site visits, summarizing proposals for review by the Board, and reporting on progress to Foundation management and the Board.
• Regularly report to the Board and the President and CEO on the overall effectiveness of funding in the Human Rights program area.
• Participate in the Foundation’s overall strategic growth as a highly collaborative and supportive member of the senior leadership team.
• Develop and implement activities designed to amplify the effects of Foundation grantmaking (e.g., convenings, communications and dissemination of results, connecting with relevant public and private stakeholders).
• Provide non-financial support to grantees, including advice concerning capacity-building, fund development, projects, and evaluation.
• Forge partnerships and collaborations with partner foundations and other stakeholders.
• Remain abreast of current policy discussions, grassroots activities, trends, and research in the Human Rights field.
• Represent the Foundation, its Human Rights grantmaking, and Human Rights issues to external audiences through speaking, writing, and other opportunities.
• Work with the Foundation’s communications team to broaden the impact of the program.
• Grow, supervise, and manage members of the Human Rights team toward achievement of program area and professional goals.

Candidate Profile:

Strong candidates will offer the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics:

Deep Content Expertise

Ideal candidates will offer content knowledge around the issues related to criminal justice reform and immigrant rights, as well as an understanding of the landscape and key players, a relevant network, and facility with evolving thinking and research relevant to these areas. This expertise should be rooted in an understanding of both communities and of policy and law, and the impact of each on the other. While not a prerequisite for the role, strong candidates may also bring experience in philanthropy, particularly with growing high-impact funding programs. In addition, an understanding of the roles philanthropy, pooled funds, and nonprofits play in the field of Human Rights would be beneficial.

Vision for Social Change, Equity, and Justice

The Director will be driven by a personal and professional mission of social change and will have the ability to serve as a credible, respected, and inspirational voice in the philanthropic and grantee communities. They will have a reputation for a commitment to social justice and equity, as well as a proven ability to think transformationally and design and implement successful, innovative, bold strategies for sustainable and scalable reform. The Director will also bring a racial justice lens and understanding of how race and equity impact the movements that the Foundation is working to build and support, and the ability to help the Foundation deepen its own diversity, equity, and inclusion values and work.

Strategic Leadership

With a track record of field and people leadership, the Director will be able to build on the existing foundation of the Human Rights program by creating a cohesive strategy for long-term impact and helping the Foundation hone its place and voice in the Human Rights field. The Director will also be excited about the opportunity to work in partnership with internal staff, Board, and external partners to advance the Human Rights program and the Foundation’s overall impact in philanthropy. Strong candidates will offer 10+ years of experience leading strategies, people, and teams.

Exceptional Relationship Building and Communication Skills

The Director will offer exceptional oral and written communications skills, including the ability to be an excellent listener and connect with a wide range of stakeholders. They will have a track record of developing trusting, productive relationships in the field, and will operate with a deep sense of authentic respect for grantees and the individuals they serve, as well as a partnership-driven approach to grantmaking and social change. The Director will have the ability to thrive in a family foundation environment with engaged Board members who are deeply passionate about, and have deep expertise in, the areas they fund.

Collaborative Leadership

The Director will be committed to leading with humility, approachability, and accessibility. They will be a mentor, facilitator, and coach, committed to helping team members and external partners grow and learn. The Director will be savvy about developing collaborative partnerships, knowing when to lead and when to let others lead, and will always seek to ensure that the Human Rights program and the Foundation is a highly respected funder known for integrity, strategy, and thoughtful grantmaking.

Analytical Skills, Creativity, and Good Judgment

The Director will have the maturity and sound judgment required to act thoughtfully and lead effectively. They will have keen analytical skills and the ability to consider multiple perspectives, think critically, evaluate risk, identify potential answers to complex problems, and explain and justify recommendations to diverse audiences. The Director will be politically astute and exercise good judgment in a range of situations.

In addition, the Director will bring humility, empathy, optimism, a sense of humor, and the desire be a productive member of a community of people at work, respecting differences while working toward shared goals, and will be able to constructively participate in the development of a growing organization.

Compensation & Benefits:

The Foundation offers an excellent benefits package and salaries that are commensurate with education and experience.

Contact:

Molly Brennan of Koya Leadership Partners has been exclusively retained for this search. To express your interest in this role, please submit your materials here. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

The Heising-Simons Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation welcomes a diverse pool of applicants and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Foundation policy prohibits the unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital or caregiver status, physical disability, mental disability, military service, legally protected medical condition, prior record of arrest or conviction, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants with disabilities may participate in the application process. Please advise, in writing, any special needs at the time of application.

About Koya Leadership Partners:

Koya Leadership Partners is a national retained executive search and human capital consulting firm that works exclusively with mission-driven organizations, institutions of higher education, and social enterprises. We deliver measurable results, finding exceptionally talented people who truly fit the unique culture of our client organizations and ensuring that organizations have the resources and strategies to support them. For more information, visit koyapartners.com.

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The Organization

The Wallace Foundation — an independent, national, New York-based philanthropy with $1.5 billion in assets – traces its origins back more than half a century to DeWitt and Lila Acheson Wallace, founders of The Reader’s Digest Association.

The Wallace Foundation seeks to improve learning and enrichment for disadvantaged children and foster the vitality of the arts for everyone. The foundation has an unusual approach: in each of our program areas – Arts, Education Leadership, and Learning and Enrichment – they seek to identify, and help answer, one or more significant questions whose answers are not known but which, if known, could help propel social progress more broadly. As responsible stewards of our resources, they seek to ensure that their initiatives contribute to Wallace’s “dual goals:” benefits for their partners and those they serve, and benefits for the broader field through knowledge. For more information on The Wallace Foundation and to see examples of their work, please visit http://www.wallacefoundation.org

Position Overview

Position: The Research Officer is a key contributor to the success of the Foundation’s initiatives, contributing substantive expertise and experience in research, policy analysis and evaluation to the integrated team’s work on strategy design, refinement, and implementation; managing large scale research projects to support an initiative’s knowledge agenda; and supporting sharing of knowledge.

Reporting to the Director of Research, the Officer’s initial responsibilities will include managing major evaluation projects for the Youth Arts Initiative (a multi-site initiative with youth-serving organizations to provide innovative, high-quality arts programming to underserved young people) and Building Audiences for Sustainability (assisting 25 performing arts organizations develop practical insights into how arts organizations could successfully expand their audiences). The foundation also expects a role for the Officer in their new Partnerships for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative.

Responsibilities:

Strategy, initiative design and implementation through interdisciplinary teams

• Actively contribute to strategy design and implementation, bringing a research and policy analysis perspective to the interdisciplinary discussion.
• Contribute to identifying knowledge gaps for Wallace initiatives with a focus on fully integrating an evidence-based approach into the strategy.
• Lead the design of large scale research projects for an initiative, with a focus on generating results that would most benefit practitioners and policymakers, and advance knowledge in the field. These research projects often include: synthesis of existing evidence related to the initiative’s knowledge agenda, implementation evaluations, outcomes studies, and opportunities and challenges for an initiative to inform policy.
• Lead the selection of research teams, seeking input from the team and often using a competitive proposal process.
• Contribute to the development of other (non-research) requests for proposals for the initiative. Participate in the review and selection of grantees and technical assistance providers to recommend for funding.

Project management: initiative research projects

• Manage the work with grantees and contractors to advance the overall goals of the initiative’s local impact and broader field benefits.
• Manage Wallace-commissioned research projects using the interdisciplinary team approach.
• Build researchers’ understanding of the initiative strategy, knowledge agenda, and local context, and how the site grantees’ work connects to the knowledge agenda.
• Collaborate with program officers to manage an integrated process for data collection and the interface between researchers and site grantees, particularly attuned to sensitive data in public school systems and youth-serving organizations.
• Prepare timely analysis of funded work to inform the discussion of strategy, initiative goals and implementation in the team and unit.
• Fulfill stewardship responsibilities: (i) ensure grantee budgets reflect the scope and deliverables, monitor spending, and review financial reports to inform future funding; and (ii) review reports, provide feedback, and maintain an up-to-date grantee record in the foundation’s grants management database.
• Effectively build a relationship of trust, candor and transparency with grantees so that discussion of challenges and problems leads to shared problem-solving and resolution on which progress and success is recognized and built.

Knowledge-sharing to catalyze broad impact

• Lead research briefings to share findings and lessons with interdisciplinary teams and the Foundation Strategy Team for cross-initiative and foundation-wide learning.
• Participate in staff review of draft reports and knowledge products to ensure the final report reflects our interdisciplinary perspective, to only “say more as we know more,” and is respectful of the grantees whose work is presented in the report.
• Drawing on message maps and other resources, share what we are learning at conference presentations, in the local communities of our grantees, and in other venues.
• Cultivate relationships and participate in external networks, other funders and professional associations.

Qualifications

• Capacity to work productively and contribute in Wallace’s interdisciplinary team approach
• Exceptional project management skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated capacity to build relationships with research partners, and work with program officers to bring together researchers and site grantees in support of initiative goals
• Advanced training in policy analysis or a related social science discipline with a focus on applied and policy research and/or policy analysis, preferably in a field related to youth development, public education, and/or arts learning and audience-building
• Six to 10 years’ relevant experience, which should include conducting applied research, policy analysis, and research management
• Experience writing and editing research findings for policy and practitioner audiences
• Experience managing the collection of quantitative and qualitative data, including sensitive data from children, while meeting the requirements of relevant laws and norms
• Excellent conceptual and analytical thinking skills
• Outstanding communication skills: listening, writing, speaking

How To Apply

The Wallace Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to maintaining a diverse workplace where differing perspectives are a source of strength. People of color are encouraged to apply.

To Apply: The Wallace Foundation has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to:

Anne McCarthy, Senior Director and COO

Elly Kirschner, Director of Healthcare and Advocacy

Harris Rand Lusk

122 E. 42nd Street, Suite 3605

New York, NY 10168

ekirschner@harrisrand.com

Please put Wallace Foundation in the subject line of your emailed application

The Organization

The Southern Poverty Law Center is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of American society. Using litigation, education, and other forms of advocacy, the SPLC works toward the day when the ideals of equal justice and equal opportunity will be a reality. Based in Montgomery, Alabama, the SPLC was founded in 1971 to stand up in the courts for the most marginalized people in the Deep South. Today, it employs approximately 300 people and has offices in five Southern states. It is supported entirely by private donations, which help run the internationally recognized Intelligence Project, tracking and monitoring more than 900 hate groups, as well as the award-winning Teaching Tolerance program, which promotes educational equity in the nation’s schools.

Position Overview

The Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking a world-class fundraising leader to run its highly successful and significant development operation. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Development Officer will oversee a staff of 46 to design and execute a comprehensive fundraising program that includes a robust suite of direct response initiatives, major and planned giving, and institutional relations. The CDO will build on the department’s historic strengths and lead its continued innovation, ensuring that it has the vision, resources, and mentorship necessary to sustain SPLC as one of the most important anti-extremist organizations in the United States.

The Organization

The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker Organization which includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service.  Its work is based on the Quaker belief in the worth of every person, and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice.

Position Overview

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Application Deadline: May 14, 2018

For consideration, please attach your cover letter and resume to the online application.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Application Deadline: May 14, 2018

Background

Founded in 1917, the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action. Drawing on continuing spiritual insights and working with people of many backgrounds, AFSC nurtures the seeds of change and respect for human life that transforms social relations and systems.

AFSC is re-energized as it enters its second century of promoting peace and justice around the globe. This, coupled with the increasing demand for our work, the organization is entering a period of re-visioning and renewal. With a new General Secretary, the organization is embarking on a strategic planning process that aligns our work for maximum impact, gives voice to diverse ways of working toward the same goals, and motivates the AFSC community with renewed energy and hope.

The Associate General Secretary for Advancement (AGSA) will play a crucial role in the re-visioning process and provide strategic leadership for the institutional advancement of AFSC. Through the fusion of the development and communications departments, the AGSA will create harmony and shared objectives for the team. The post holder will lead centrally and regionally- based innovative, digital-strong and effective strategies. The organization has loyal donors and recently completed a successful capital campaign. With the AGSA’s leadership, new outreach and fundraising plans to diversify our supporter base and attract new people to join with us as activists, donors, and volunteers will be developed.

Related Organizational Highlights

Development

AFSC successfully concluded the “Courageous Acts” campaign on December 31, 2016 focused primarily on raising endowment dollars. The campaign ended a year ahead of schedule and exceeding the original goal of $35,000,000 to $41,370,808.

Through a major capital investment, AFSC converted from Raiser’s Edge to Salesforce in 2016 to serve as the primary donor management system and core constituent database of record. In addition, it also incorporated EveryAction to serve as AFSC’s primary constituent engagement, donation and advocacy system.

In late 2017 Schultz & Williams completed an assessment of AFSC current Development Program and concluded that AFSC has a high-performing fundraising program that is distinguished by:

• A large and loyal donor base
• A highly competitive “cost per dollar raised” leading to a high “return on investment”
• A commitment to metrics and rigorous analysis
• A dedicated staff across the organization

In addition, the assessment showed room for growth with more potential for grant and major gift income, engaging alumni in support of AFSC, and the need to invest in building up a larger, diverse donor pipeline.

In January 2018, the AFSC Board approved additional capital investments to hire additional key development staff and expand fundraising strategies.

Communications

AFSC’s Communications Department coordinates awareness and constituent engagement plans across the organization. They have built up rapid response, crisis communications, and content marketing strategies that combine video, social media, email, mobile messaging and advocacy, print publications, graphics production, webinars, and face-to-face events to build healthy, lasting relationships with AFSC. In 2017, the award-winning team increased media coverage by 40% year- over-year, coordinated successful centennial and alumni events, and increased online engagement with AFSC by 30%.

In April 2017, AFSC celebrated our 100th anniversary with an activist summit, alumni gathering, academic symposium using AFSC history, and a museum exhibit showing the results of our first century of faithful Quaker service around the world.

Summary of Principal Responsibilities

AFSC seeks a dynamic Associate General Secretary for Advancement to:

• Advance the mission and vision and support organizational priorities by increasing the visibility of AFSC, increasing donors and supporters, and enhancing internal communications;
• Weave together AFSC’s strands of work in collaboration with program units and regional offices so that “the total is greater than the sum of the parts”;
• Build visibility and branding for AFSC to advance public recognition of AFSC relevance;
• Lead the development and communication teams with a goal of raising $30 to $40 million annually;
• Build on strong major donor and planned giving programs, and a strong communications team, work to increase funding from domestic and foreign foundations, governments and individuals, with a focus on sustainable income growth.

The AGSA will have an extensive network in the field of philanthropy and mastery of a broad range of fundraising approaches. In addition, the AGSA will be ready to manage both department’s present multi-million-dollar budgets and 40 staff members located in Philadelphia and several remote locations, inspiring them to work professionally, imaginatively and collaboratively to meet and exceed their goals. The AGSA will be able to develop and lead the strategic planning and growth progressions of the department and will be passionate about raising money to promote AFSC’s mission and programs and should be eager to embrace innovations and experiments in fundraising, online, person-to-person, in the mail, on the phones, and in other formats. The AGSA will serve as a visible spokesperson for AFSC to the donor community and other external constituencies. The AGSA will report to the General Secretary.

The key responsibilities of the Associate General Secretary for Advancement include the following:

1. Work closely to the General Secretary and the Senior Leadership Team to provide key input to the organization’s strategic and operational plans from a development perspective.
2. Develop a comprehensive, strategic and long-term fundraising plan for the AFSC, including annual goals for grants, unrestricted and restricted contributions, planned gifts, bequests and capital funds campaign. Set goals for sustainable income growth through expanding the donor base and increasing revenue. Communicate the plan to the entire organization, evaluating results and updating it
3. Coordinate the work of the Communications Department to build and harmonize digitally-strong communications and marketing plans that support successful fundraising while complimenting program
4. Establish and promote a strong unified advancement vision for both departments. Set a tone for creativity, cooperation, accountability, and professionalism for all who raise money for AFSC. Provide opportunities for continued skills development for all department staff and others in AFSC involved in fundraising.
5. Work closely with the Chief Financial Officer, to strengthen donor stewardship and evaluate investment as well as ensure that partnerships between departments are seamless and in compliance with all regulations and policies.
6. Evaluate the effect of internal and external forces on the organization and its fundraising and recommend short and long-range development initiatives to support the
7. Build strong relationships with senior administrative and program staff, supporting and engaging them in development as needed.
8. Provide training and support to Board members and other volunteers as they fulfill their fundraising responsibilities. Provide staff support to Board Stewardship
9. Provide revenue targets to support the preparation of the annual organizational budget, working closely with all
10. Directly supervise heads within the Development and Communications
11. Monitor fundraising results through clear performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness of fundraising
12. Relate to the top donors. Support the General Secretary and other staff leaders in preparation for donor events and
13. Ensure AFSC compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to
14. Maintain accountability standards to donors and ensure compliance with code of ethical principles and standards of professional conduct for fundraising
15. Interpret the interests and concerns of AFSC donors to the General Secretary, Senior Leadership Team, and others regarding significant issues that might affect fundraising capabilities and donor relations.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a creative, strategic thinker with a proven record of identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors at all levels of giving, cultural backgrounds and ages in order to diversify and increase AFSC’s donor base and leverage local funding opportunities within the diverse AFSC constituencies. The Associate General Secretary for Advancement should have an entrepreneurial spirit, be willing to listen to novel ideas, take risks and effectively collaborate with the AFSC community.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:  Bachelor or Master’s Degree in management or philanthropy-related field desired or equivalent training or experience.

Experience:

1. At least seven years’ experience with demonstrated success in leading fundraising across all revenue streams including foundation, government and individual giving (including planned and major gifts).

Other Required Skills and Abilities:

1. Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies. Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non- violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every
2. Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations, of AFSC in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse
3. Proven success in achieving fundraising goals and a successful track record of cultivating, soliciting and securing major gifts.
4. Demonstrated success in leading, managing and implementing a fundraising strategy that integrates several channels of fundraising including from diverse communities.
5. Demonstrated experience in international fundraising and grant management and
6. Demonstrated leadership, managerial and organizational learning
7. Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor
8. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with people of other cultures, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds.
9. Ability to facilitate consultative decision-making processes and work with volunteer
10. Experience working with and clear commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and
11. Broad knowledge of AFSC approaches to issues and style of work; ability to speak articulately about AFSC
12. Project executive presence and possess superior communication skills to express, orally and in writing, AFSC’s mission, vision, and goals with clarity, passion, and
13. Willing and able to travel both nationally and
14. Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings, consult outside of normal business hours.

Compensation:  Salary Range starts at $155,000–Exempt – Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, accident and salary continuation insurances, defined benefit pension plan, plus fringe benefits; participation in unemployment and worker’s compensation and social security.

The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.

AFSC’s Central Office and some of its offices in the U.S. are unionized workplaces. This position is not represented.

The American Friends Service Committee is a smoke-free workplace.

The Organization

Our organizational strategy is designed to bring health in reach for all Coloradans by strengthening bodies, minds and communities in the fight against unfair and avoidable differences in health.

Position Overview

The Colorado Health Foundation is excited to announce the opportunity for a Public Policy Officer. This position leads the execution of advocacy initiatives to advance the Foundation’s policy priorities. The officer will report to the Senior Director of Public Policy.

This position is representing the Foundation to multiple external audiences, building and maintaining productive relationships with policymakers, coalitions of advocacy organizations, and other key partners at the local, state, and national level. The Public Policy Officer also contributes to the development of the Foundation’s public policy priorities by making sophisticated assessments of the political environment and recommendations about appropriate advocacy tactics that are relevant for advancing them. This position will work cross-functionally to advise other departments in the Foundation about political sensitives, and policy threats or opportunities concerning the Foundation’s focus areas.

Qualified candidates will have proven expertise in providing in-depth knowledge and analysis of policy issues to external partners and coalitions. They will be skilled at navigating partnerships with stakeholders with conflicting perspectives and are successful in executing a broad range of advocacy and communications tactics. They can demonstrate the ability to build political capital and are comfortable negotiating conflicts among external stakeholders. Candidates must be familiar with preparing briefing materials on policy issues and have experience educating internal or external partners abut complex subjects.

Applicants must have at least five (5) years of experience working in the field of public policy advocacy or community organizing at the local, state, and/or national level. Experience working in issue campaigns or the non-profit sector is a plus. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in, public policy, political science, communications, psychology, sociology, anthropology, public health or a related discipline.

How To Apply

If you are an experienced professional who wants a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the success of the Foundation, please visit www.coloradohealth.org to apply. All applications require a resume and cover letter.

Application deadline is Friday, April 20, 2018.

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

The Organization

At the Pisces Foundation, we believe if we act now and boldly, we can quickly accelerate to a world where people and nature thrive together. We support innovators who know what it takes and are doing what’s necessary to have clean and abundant water, a safe climate, and kids with the environmental know-how to create a sustainable world. By mainstreaming powerful new solutions, we will spark immediate gains and lasting benefits for people and nature.

Position Overview

Program Officer
The Foundation seeks a Program Officer to lead its Water Program. This position reports to the President and will play an important role in a dynamic philanthropy. The position is based in San Francisco. The Water Program focuses on new thinking, technologies, and ready-to-go solutions that can provide safe water from every tap, farms that grow food without polluting waterways, cities strengthened by cleaner lakes and rivers, and enough water for both people and nature. When we use powerful 21st century approaches worthy of water’s essential role in our lives and communities, we’ll have clean and plentiful water today and tomorrow.

Essential Duties

• Oversee, implement, and regularly evaluate the Foundation’s Water strategy:
• Work from a developed strategic plan to achieve program goals, oversee grantmaking including docket planning, research and development, program-related research, and due diligence.
• Provide clear, concise, and insightful written analyses of grant proposals and reports, and organize a grant docket for review and approval.
• Effectively manage consultants as needed.
• Implement Foundation systems for monitoring grants and measuring the effectiveness of the overall strategy, including site visits.
• Work with the President and other staff on non-grantmaking aspects of the strategy, which includes work with for-profit entities, convenings, and direct communications.
• Represent the Foundation to external entities:
• Establish and maintain productive, effective, and respectful relationships with grantees and prospective grantees.
• Build strategic relationships with other foundations, organizations, and consultants, presenting Foundation views or providing technical expertise, and promoting collaboration and coordination between entities.
• Manage relationships with partner and grantee organizations and the implementation of program concepts with responsiveness and approachability.
• Provide clear communications and guidance to grantees, applicants, and other interested parties.
• Contribute to the Foundation’s presence in relevant funder, NGO, academic, and for-profit networks.
• Internal management, communications, learning, and collaboration:
• Work with colleagues to contribute to a culture of learning within the Foundation, including developing ongoing learning agendas for staff and trustees and preparing presentations and written and oral analyses.
• Work with colleagues in the Environmental Education and Climate & Energy Programs on projects of significance to the Foundation’s overall strategy and goals, promoting a collaborative approach.
• Hire and supervise a program associate devoted to the Water Program, demonstrating superior management, communication, professional development, and mentoring skills.
• Maintain currency and fluency in key issues in the field, especially on water management and philanthropy best practices:
• Maintain and share knowledge within the Foundation related to current events, state and federal water policy, research, trends, and relevant political landscapes.
• Attend or plan training and networking events with grantees and funding partners.
• Support organizational development by assisting the Chief Operating Officer with select internal operational tasks, as needed.
• Lead occasional foundation-wide projects that advance the Foundation’s organizational goals.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of water research, policy, and practice;
• Advanced degree preferred and at least 10 years’ experience in nonprofits, foundations, educational institutions, business, or equivalent relevant experience, including some experience directly managing others;
• Experience in the development and execution of strategy to achieve social goals, ideally in a philanthropic context;
• Understanding of social movements and capacity to iteratively improve program implementation by thinking critically about theories of change and working with others to sort and select joint goals and mount and maintain scaled action;
• Understanding of the complex interactions among philanthropy, the private or nonprofit sector, and government, and a depth and range of contacts across relevant organizations;
• Ability to forge new relationships and represent the Foundation in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner;
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability—and desire—to collaborate effectively in complex environments;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strategic and creative thinker who can forge new ground;
• Self-starter, highly-motivated, resourceful, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Strong organizational skills with an excellent attention to detail and commitment to high quality work;
• Sufficient field experience to determine a grantee’s eligibility and capacity to successfully accomplish grant objectives;
• The ability and desire to help create a world-class philanthropy, which includes interest, comfort, and strength working in a dynamic, “start-up” environment;
• Ability to accommodate travel; and
• Flexibility, emotional intelligence, positive attitude, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.

Compensation
A competitive salary, based on experience, and a benefits package are available.

How To Apply

Applicants may send a PDF document including a cover letter, resume, and relevant writing sample to hiring@piscesfoundation.org with the subject line, “WATER PROGRAM OFFICER POSITION.” See http://www.piscesfoundation.org/ for more information on the foundation.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis through April 23, 2018.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of skills, experiences, and ideas. We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.