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The Organization

Founded in 2000, the Arcus Foundation is a leading global foundation dedicated to the idea that people can live in harmony with one another and the natural world. Arcus’ work is based on the belief that respect for diversity among peoples and in nature is essential to a positive future for our planet and all of its inhabitants. Arcus works with experts and advocates for change to ensure that LGBTQ people and our fellow apes thrive in a world where social and environmental justice are a reality. The Foundation works globally and has offices in New York City and Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Position Overview

The Arcus Foundation is seeking applications and nominations for the position of Program Officer, U. S. Social Justice.

Summary:

Founded in 2000, the Arcus Foundation is a leading global foundation dedicated to the idea that people can live in harmony with one another and the natural world. Arcus’ work is based on the belief that respect for diversity among peoples and in nature is essential to a positive future for our planet and all of its inhabitants. Arcus works with experts and advocates for change to ensure that LGBTQ people and our fellow apes thrive in a world where social and environmental justice are a reality. The Foundation works globally and has offices in New York City and Cambridge, United Kingdom.

The Arcus Foundation staff and Board of Directors are a diverse group, reflecting the diversity inherent in the world the Foundation’s work supports. The Foundation works globally to support partners in their pursuit of lasting change. The mission is driven by the vision of Arcus’ founder, Jon Stryker, and by a shared dedication to the emergent global human rights and conservation movements.

With a deep commitment to integrity and humility, the leadership and staff of the Arcus Foundation hold each other accountable for implementing the Arcus mission. This includes practicing shared leadership and recognizing, celebrating, and taking collective ownership of Arcus’ success. Because a strong work ethic and responsible decision-making should exist at all levels of leadership, the Arcus Foundation applies fact-based decision-making and encourages all staff to proactively ‘course-correct,’ to efficiently manage resources so that those Arcus serves will benefit.

The ultimate goal of the Social Justice Program is to achieve dignity, safety, inclusion, and opportunity for LGBTQ people around the world, especially those most marginalized. This is accomplished by ensuring:

1. Increased safety in lived realities of LGBTQ people;
2. Increased LGBTQ-affirming protections that promote full inclusion and equal opportunity; and
3. Increased social inclusion of and public support for LGBTQ people.

Priority regions and focus areas within each have been identified based on assessments of the potential for success and opportunities for impact on a 10-year timeframe, the presence and severity of threats against LGBTQ people, and the extent to which intervention in a region or focus area might positively affect other geographies.

Arcus’ strategy rests on the understanding that some communities of LGBTQ people face more pernicious forms of systems of exclusion. Such communities and individuals live at the intersections of social identities—for example, LGBTQ individuals who are also people of color. With this knowledge, an “intersectional” analysis is used to make grant and other decisions that the Foundation believes will advance LGBTQ justice in ways that are equally resonant with the movements of racial, gender, and economic justice.

To learn more, visit: www.arcusfoundation.org.

Candidate Profile

The Program Officer, U.S. Social Justice (“Program Officer”) is an experienced field leader and/or grantmaker who will work with Program Directors to implement a grantmaking program that develops, supports, and evaluates strategies that advance the Foundation’s goals in the social justice arena. In addition to grantmaking, the Program Officer will have a deep and key role in contributing to team practices for monitoring and evaluation, data management, research, and communicating impact.

In line with the Arcus Foundation’s vision and philosophy, the Program Officer will work in ways that support base-building, movement-building, and the general self-determined power of the populations Arcus centers. The geographic scope will include a combination of both international and U.S. grantees and activities, with most of the work focusing on the U.S. Additionally, the Program Officer will have a large role in stewarding the Foundation’s support of transgender leadership and advocacy, an area that will remain an important focus for Arcus.

Reporting to the Program Director, U.S. Social Justice, and working closely with the Program Director, International Social Justice, the Program Officer, U.S. Social Justice will be responsible for the following areas:

• Program Development and Grantmaking
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Field Engagement

Qualifications:

The Program Officer, U.S. Social Justice, will bring the following skills and experiences to the role:

• Passion for the Arcus Foundation mission with strong credibility as a social justice advocate and experience in building power and voice among marginalized communities
• Previous work in a foundation or nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing social movements
• Specific experience in building transgender leadership is highly preferred
• Demonstration of a deep intersectional analysis of race, gender, and economic justice
• Appreciation of the power dynamics that shape grantmaking relationships and a commitment to building trust, two-way accountability, and mutual respect with grantee organizations
• Demonstrated ability to assess the leadership, track record, and capacity of social sector organizations and collaboratives
• Experience analyzing, synthesizing, and presenting data with skills in monitoring/evaluation or desire to learn monitoring/evaluation techniques
• Flexibility in schedule to travel domestically and internationally 30% of time
• BA/BS degree preferred

Key professional and personal characteristics will include:

• Five-to-ten years of professional work experience, with at least five in a comparable role, such as project manager, program director, chief of staff, or director of planning/special projects
• Proven track record planning and managing multiple complex projects and initiatives; Extremely strong organization skills, with great attention to detail; History of taking an ambiguous project vision or goal and proactively translating it into concrete objectives and steps
• Sensitivity and respect for cultural values, practices, beliefs, and social experiences of diverse communities, including race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, HIV status, age, and ethnicity
• Solid decision-making ability, independence, and initiative; Ability to create systems and solve difficult problems using sound judgment and analysis

Contact

Arcus Foundation has engaged Koya Leadership Partners to help in this hire. Please submit a compelling cover letter and resume to Melissa Madzel here.

Arcus Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQI applicants.

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The Organization

Founded in 1974, Coastal Community Foundation works with people and organizations who want to make a lasting difference through philanthropy. We are rooted in the community from 40+ years of experience in the Lowcountry. Our proactive approach to donor services, fund flexibility and opportunities to engage with the community make us the partner of choice for hundreds of donors in coastal South Carolina.

We run many programs and initiatives, including competitive grants for nonprofits and an annual scholarship program. We dynamically respond to changing needs, like disaster response during Hurricane Matthew or when we established the Lowcountry Unity Fund in the wake of the Emanuel AME Church massacre. By understanding local needs and remembering the unique history of our region, we carefully invest our resources to protect, enhance and change our community for the better.

Coastal Community Foundation is affiliated with the Southeastern Council on Foundations and serves nine counties in coastal South Carolina: Charleston, Beaufort, Berkeley, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry and Jasper. The Foundation maintains office locations in Charleston and Beaufort.

With a mission to foster philanthropy for the lasting good of the community, Coastal Community Foundation manages more than $250 million in assets and awarded more than $17 million in grants in 2016.

Position Overview

Job Summary

The Director of Development is an integral member of the Development and Stewardship Department leadership team, whose primary responsibility is increased asset development and excellent donor stewardship. The Director will maintain a robust portfolio of prospects and cultivate and develop relationships with individuals, professional advisors, and business contacts to continuously increase asset development for the Coastal Community Foundation (Foundation) and improve the donor stewardship experience. S/he will have mastery of philanthropic products such as planned gifts and other foundation products and services. In addition, s/he will have excellent stewardship techniques such as the creation of signature development events and custom-tailored donor annual reports.

The Director, Development will agree with and demonstrate respect for the Foundation’s belief that “diversity” means the active inclusion of the entire community as welcomed participants in all Foundation activities; support the Foundation’s practice of encouraging diversity, equity and inclusiveness as the cornerstones of all that the Foundation does.

Philanthropic Services Responsibilities

• Emphasis on providing development leadership across our 9-county footprint including, but not limited to, giving circle groups (currently Bridge, Giving Back to Berkeley, and Dorchester County Fund).
• Lead the research, creation and management of Foundation giving circle donor opportunities.
• Develop relationships with prospective clients, including corporations, to create new foundation funds and grow unrestricted assets (Endowment and Community Partnership Program).
• Develop relationships with professional advisors and their clients and donors. This responsibility will include planned giving expertise related to estate planning. Assist an ongoing donor and professional advisor customized education series and education opportunities.
• Manage a portfolio of existing Fund establishers to build strong relationships and increase their giving.

Philanthropic Services Responsibilities

• Emphasis on providing development leadership across our 9-county footprint including, but not limited to, giving circle groups (currently Bridge, Giving Back to Berkeley, and Dorchester County Fund).
• Lead the research, creation and management of Foundation giving circle donor opportunities.
• Develop relationships with prospective clients, including corporations, to create new foundation funds and grow unrestricted assets (Endowment and Community Partnership Program).
• Develop relationships with professional advisors and their clients and donors. This responsibility will include planned giving expertise related to estate planning. Assist an ongoing donor and professional advisor customized education series and education opportunities.
• Manage a portfolio of existing Fund establishers to build strong relationships and increase their giving.
• Prepare and present on relevant development and stewardship activities and metrics to internal and external leadership.
• Responds to requests for information from Donors, either directly or indirectly, within 24-48 hours.

General CCF Responsibilities

• Assists donors, Board members, grantees and the general public in a courteous, helpful and respectful manner, with everyone given equal consideration.
• Remains current with events and trends in local, national and international business, finance and philanthropy. Acquires and maintains current knowledge of public activities and internal projects, policies and procedures of the Foundation.
• Supports the Foundation’s practice of encouraging diversity, equity and inclusiveness as the cornerstones of all that it does.
• Understand the various functions of each of the Foundation’s Departments, in order to gain an overall understanding of the Foundation’s work.
• Other Foundation projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Requires occasional nights and weekends work and regional travel with advanced notice.

Knowledge, skills, experience, and education needed

• 4-year college degree required. Advanced degree or professional certification in a field related to philanthropy preferred.
• Skilled in managing multiple tasks simultaneously and successfully.
• Ability and comfort with significant degree of file organization, administrative support, and data entry.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and completely comfortable with learning new software.
• Excellent written and oral skills.
• Knowledge of customer relationship management software, such as Raiser’s Edge and/or Granted Edge a plus.

How To Apply

To apply, submit a resume, cover letter and essay response to the question listed below.

1. Why do you want to work for Coastal Community Foundation?

Please submit materials to jobs@coastalcommunityfoundation.org in PDF form by Friday, March 9, 2018 for consideration.

The Organization

If you are committed to our mission — putting philanthropy into action to create lasting solutions that result in vibrant communities within the Greater Hartford region — and have proven track record of working with high net worth individuals in the fields of development, grantmaking or a closely related field and have a deep knowledge of the Greater Hartford nonprofit community, please consider this opportunity to join the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving as a Donor Grants Officer.

The Donor Grants Officer will provide high-level donor and grant stewardship to align their interests with the Foundation’s strategic priorities and the community’s most critical needs.  The Officer’s responsibilities also include identifying and cultivating new donors to the Foundation as well as stewarding current donors to secure new funds, fund additions and legacy provisions.

Position Overview

Responsibilities include:

• Working as a member of the Foundation’s Development Donor-Advised Team, coordinates and provides stewardship services for donor advisors, utilizing a donor-centered approach to match donor funding interests with community needs.  The Officer will actively communicate with fund advisors, respond to funding inquiries, meet with grantee organizations and community investment officers to review grant opportunities.
• Serving as a staff liaison with the Foundation’s Community Investments staff to develop a deep knowledge of HFPG’s grants in process, key initiatives and strategic priorities.
• Coordinating grant activities, proposals, requests for proposal (RFP) and stewardship processes for the Foundation’s largest donor-advised funds to maintain trusted relationships.
• Ensuring that donors, family members and successor advisors receive appropriate, accurate and timely information about fund and grant activities; steward relationships; “orient” new advisors and retire funds, as necessary.
• Cultivate fund advisors and next generation family members for fund additions through current and legacy giving.
• Working collaboratively with the Development team to identify and cultivate prospects, including meeting with individuals to explain HFPG fund opportunities and gifting options.
• Participating in general department and Foundation-wide meetings, events, activities and projects, as assigned.

Requirements: 

• A commitment to the Foundation’s mission and values, as well as to learning and growing at work;
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, listening and communications skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a high performing team;
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and diplomacy;

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field and/ or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in development, grantmaking or a closely related field
• Solid understanding of fundraising principles, including endowment, annual, capital, planned gifts
• Successful experience working with individual donors of wealth
• Deep knowledge of Greater Hartford community and nonprofit organizations in the region
• Goal-oriented, self-starter, who consistently demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and sound judgment
• Strong moral compass, demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism and performance as evidenced by, initiative, critical thinking, excellent judgment, tact, reliability, and timeliness of follow-through
• Thorough knowledge of  Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and data/information management

How To Apply

If you are committed to making Greater Hartford a terrific place to live, work and succeed, and you meet the requirements listed above, we would like to hear from you.  Please send a letter describing why this position is a great fit for your background and your interests, your salary requirements, and your resume to: 

Yobie Santana
Human Resources Department
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
ysantana@hfpg.org

The Organization

Duke University one of the world’s finest research universities, has a long history of public service through research, discovery, and engagement with the Triangle region and the wider world. The Vice President for Durham Affairs reports to the President of Duke University and leads the work of strategically leveraging the many resources of the institution to the mutual benefit of the university and the Durham community.

Position Overview

The next Vice President for Durham Affairs will have the opportunity to lead and coordinate Duke’s diverse and innovative community engagement efforts. This leader will be a key member of the President’s senior leadership, responsible for a vital area of Duke’s strategic framework.

Among the areas of focus for the Vice President will be leading Duke’s efforts to support continued economic development in Durham; coordinating initiatives in affordable housing, particularly in areas near the Duke campus and downtown; continuing education partnerships and initiatives, including programs in early childhood education; supporting the relationship between Duke and Durham Public Schools, Durham Technical Community College, and North Carolina Central University; generating support for community health through the Healthy Durham endeavor and other programs in Duke Health; and sustaining neighborhood and community relations, particularly in areas adjacent to the Duke campus.

The Vice President will also help connect Duke students and faculty with opportunities for community engagement and oversee the Doing Good in the Neighborhood employee giving campaign. The Vice President, leading a collaborative campus wide process, will create a strategic plan to better execute these responsibilities and to guide this work going forward.

The internal and external individuals and groups that the Vice President will interact with include Duke’s senior leadership, particularly the President, Chancellor for Health Affairs, Provost, Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, Vice President for Administration, and Vice President for Public Affairs and Government Relations, who has overall responsibility for directing Duke’s government relations agenda; Associate Vice President for Real Estate; students; the Office of Student Affairs, faculty; city and county officials; K-12 and higher education officials in Durham; nonprofit agencies, foundations  and neighborhood groups.

The Vice President for Durham Affairs is responsible for:

Strategic Planning: The Vice President is responsible to the President for creating a strategic plan that aligns with Duke’s Strategic Framework and includes:

• Long-range vision, goals and strategies, and detailed administrative and fiscal provisions for the mutual benefit of Durham and Duke University,

• Collaborations across Duke and with regional partners that elevate points of engagement with Durham,

• Continue efforts to engage and partner with external constituencies at the local level to include creatively and collaboratively contributing to problem solving as issues evolve and change.

In exercising this planning leadership, the Vice President works closely with university officials at all levels.

External Relationships: The Vice President for Durham Affairs is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships throughout the community and connecting these external stakeholders with Duke leaders across the administration. Specifically, these activities include:

• In coordination with the Vice President for Public Affairs and Government Relations, ensuring that Duke University and Duke Health are represented with local government bodies, including the Durham City Council and Durham County Commission,

• Representing Duke at community meetings, including PAC meetings, neighborhood associations, board, commissions, and ad hoc public and private-sector committees,

• Regular meetings with leaders of Durham Public Schools, local nonprofits, public officials, and education leaders,• Working closely with university leaders in student affairs, police and security, communications and other areas to address issues of off-campus student conduct, public safety and related matters.

University Engagement:  As a key convener and connector between Duke and the Durham Community, the Vice President works with the senior leadership, faculty, students and Duke administrators to identify and support opportunities for community learning and leadership opportunities.

Budgetary and Administrative Oversight: The Vice President is responsible to the President for budget and personnel management in the Office for Durham Affairs.  In addition, the Vice President will need to develop resources from donors, foundations, grants and contracts to support university-based programs, as well as coordinate community-wide fundraising initiatives around strategic priorities like education and affordable housing. Future needs will inform these projects going forward and include collaborating with Duke leaders as well as external partners.

Management: The Vice President is responsible for the general management of the Office of Durham Affairs and its 12 staff members. The Vice President oversees recruitment, hiring, promotion, development and retention of staff and is expected to operate in a clear and transparent manner.

To succeed in these tasks, the Vice President must be:

• An influential leader on campus and in the community, guided by a strong passion for the mission of Duke University and the promise of the Durham community.

• An energetic, conscientious and ethical administrator broadly familiar with issues in higher education and with strong linkages to community engagement and development.

• A consensus builder as well as a decision maker, and

• An active University citizen.

An advanced degree, higher education experience and senior leadership experience are required.

How To Apply

Confidential applications and nominations for the Vice President search, as well as questions pertaining to the search process, should be sent to the confidential address: VicePresidentDuke@elinvar.com.  Applications should include a cover letter and current CV; nominations should include contact information for the candidate, if known. Resumes will be reviewed as received.
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

The Organization

Overview 

The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation is seeking a network officer to develop relationships with grantee partners in specific states and manage related grants portfolios. The network officer will foster relationships with other philanthropic organizations and represent the Foundation in funder networks.

Background

The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation’s mission is to help people and places move out of poverty and achieve greater social and economic justice. Founded in 1953, the Foundation now makes grants to nonprofit organizations in 11 states in the Southeastern United States. MRBF supports organizations and networks engaged in collaborative, multi-strategy work, particularly those working at the intersections of three mutually reinforcing pathways of change: economic opportunity, democracy and civic engagement, and supportive policy and institutions.

Position Overview

Position Description 

• Develop the Foundation’s relationships in specified states to identify grant and investment opportunities
• Respond to inquiries for grants and program-related investments
• Review proposals and conduct due diligence for potential grantees; reach consensus with deputy director for staff recommendations; write recommendations for the board and make presentations at board meetings
• Monitor grants and program-related investments for compliance, impact and lessons learned
• Offer grantees assistance beyond grantmaking, including referrals, networking and general counsel
• Assist in planning and implementing “value-added” grantee activities, such as convenings, technical assistance, peer networks, etc.
• In consultation with the deputy director, develop and manage a budget for each state, region or thematic portfolio
• Assess and report on place-based or thematic portfolios; make strategy recommendations to the program team and board
• Participate in program team’s implementation and evaluation of strategy to advance the Foundation’s mission; contribute to learning on strategy and outcomes to inform grantmaking and strategic directions
• Develop and nurture philanthropic partnerships and other collaborations to encourage support for organizations and programs that advance MRBF’s mission
• Represent the Foundation at conferences and meetings; stay abreast of the philanthropic field and MRBF’s program areas through conferences and other professional activities
• Contribute to a transparent organizational culture where ethical policies are understood and lived out by all staff

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of grantmaking experience or nonprofit management experience related to the Foundation’s priorities
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Experience at building relationships and fostering alliances among diverse people to accomplish goals; respect for the dignity and abilities of a wide variety of people
• Commitment to the South and the mission and values of the Foundation
• Deep understanding of the economic, political and social context of the South
• Experience with and trust in collegial decision making; ability to work independently, flexibly and with good humor
• Keen analytical skills, ability to learn and synthesize new information quickly
• Ability to use instinct and intuition effectively in building relationships and making decisions
• Ability to handle multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and think broadly with attention to accuracy and detail
• Ability to travel

Additional Information 

The network officer is a member of the program team and supervised by the deputy director. This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary and generous benefits package. We look forward to receiving applications from a diverse pool of candidates. The Babcock Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse staff.

The Organization

The California Wellness Foundation is a private, independent foundation established in 1992 with a mission to protect and improve the health and wellness of the people of California. One of the largest health-focused foundations in California, with nearly $1 billion in assets, Cal Wellness is a nationally recognized leader for its strategic core operating support for grantees, public policy grantmaking and focus on violence as a public health issue. It is Cal Wellness’ desire to promote equity and level the playing field so that everyone has access to good-paying jobs, healthy and safe neighborhoods, and quality health care services. The Foundation’s current Advancing Wellness grantmaking strategy includes three interrelated portfolios: Bridging the Gaps in Access and Quality Care, Promoting Healthy and Safe Neighborhoods and Expanding Education and Employment Pathways. Since its founding, Cal Wellness has awarded nearly 9,000 grants totaling more than $1 billion. In 2017, Cal Wellness celebrated its 25th anniversary. As the Foundation looks to the future, it is pursuing new and innovative strategies beyond its core grantmaking work to advance its mission, including implementation of technology systems, development of its public affairs capacity and establishing mission- and program-related investment portfolios. Cal Wellness has a diverse staff and Board and continues to enhance its deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, both internally and externally. The Foundation’s work underscores a belief that wellness requires social justice, a deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and sustained efforts to eliminate systemic barriers that prevent access to health care, education, employment and safety.

Position Overview

The California Wellness Foundation seeks an innovative senior leader with excellent leadership, operational and organizational development skills for its newly created vice president of operations role. This position reports to the president and CEO and serves as a member of the executive management committee.

The vice president of operations will lead the Foundation’s Operations Department, which is responsible for grants management, information technology, facilities management and risk assessment. These functional areas are critical to the success of the Foundation’s grantmaking and its ultimate impact. The vice president of operations will partner closely with the Human Resources Department to help the Foundation successfully meet strategic goals and objectives.

The person in this position will play an important role in driving the organization’s innovation and operational excellence, identifying and implementing information technology systems and creating a best-in-class service team to support the Foundation’s work. As a statewide organization, Cal Wellness maintains offices in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, with staff traveling throughout California to connect with leaders and communities. The vice president of operations will provide organization-wide vision, leadership and management with regard to operational systems, and he or she will help integrate and embed the Foundation’s core values into all aspects of day-to-day operations.

The position is based at the Foundation’s new headquarters in downtown Los Angeles, California.

How To Apply

Martha Montag Brown & Associates, LLC has been retained for this search. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by sending a cover letter, resume and salary requirements by email to: martha@marthamontagbrown.com.

The Organization

The California Wellness Foundation is a private, independent foundation established in 1992 with a mission to improve the health of the people of California. One of the largest health-focused foundations in California, Cal Wellness is a nationally recognized leader for its strategic core operating support for grantees, public policy grantmaking and focus on violence as a public health issue. It is Cal Wellness’ desire to promote equity and level the playing field so that everyone has access to good-paying jobs, healthy and safe neighborhoods, and quality health care services. The Foundation’s current Advancing Wellness grantmaking strategy includes three interrelated portfolios: Bridging the Gaps in Access and Quality Care, Promoting Healthy and Safe Neighborhoods and Expanding Education and Employment Pathways. Since its founding, Cal Wellness has awarded nearly 9,000 grants totaling more than $991 million.

In 2017, Cal Wellness celebrated its 25th anniversary. As the Foundation opens the chapter on its next 25 years, it is pursuing new and innovative strategies to advance its mission, including exploring program-related investments. Cal Wellness is a statewide and responsive grantmaker, and staff travel throughout California to connect with leaders and communities.

Cal Wellness has a diverse staff and Board, and continues to enhance its deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. The Foundation’s commitment is both internal and external. The Foundation’s work underscores a belief that wellness requires social justice, a deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and sustained efforts to eliminate systemic barriers that prevent access to health care, education, employment and safety.

Position Overview

The California Wellness Foundation is seeking an experienced, innovative grantmaker to serve as its newest program director. The program director is responsible for managing one or more grant portfolios and will recommend approximately $5 million to $6 million in grants annually. Reporting to the vice president of programs, the program director will play a key role in shaping the Foundation’s grantmaking strategy in collaboration with the Foundation’s other program directors, Executive Management Committee, president and CEO and the Board of Directors. The program director will be a member of a 14-person Programs team and have the support of a program assistant.  The position is based at Foundation headquarters in Los Angeles, CA.

Key Responsibilities

Grantmaking and Strategic Planning

§  Develop, implement and track grantmaking strategies to support the Foundation’s mission and goals.

§  Review and respond to letters of interest and grant proposals and make grant recommendations.

§  Produce and present written summaries, analyses and recommendations for proposed grants.

§  Monitor grant progress and portfolios, including participating in discussions and resolving issues with grantees.

§  Conduct grantee site visits.

§  Contribute to the team’s development of criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the grantmaking portfolios; review reports and interpret grantmaking results; reach annual grants targets.

§  Recommend and participate in learning and evaluation activities to guide the evolution of programmatic work.

§  In partnership with Finance and Program colleagues, evaluate the feasibility of alternative forms of capital support for nonprofit organizations and contribute to the Foundation’s embrace of program-related investment strategies.

Community Engagement

§  Serve as a liaison between the Foundation and grantees, grantseekers, other foundations, evaluators and policymakers.

§  Represent the Foundation and its work in a variety of venues and to a range of audiences, including philanthropic, governmental, academic and nonprofit groups.

§  Participate in networks, affinity groups and other external efforts to learn about relevant issues and trends and to advance the Foundation’s strategies.

§  Facilitate and participate in outreach activities and public speaking opportunities.

Internal Responsibilities

§  Prepare analyses and reports of grants, as well as strategy papers and other written materials, for the Executive Management Committee and the Board of Directors.

§  Stay informed on trends, activities and effective strategies in the health care, public health and social justice fields.

§  Obtain, maintain and share a high level of knowledge of effective grantmaking strategies and current thinking in the field of philanthropy.

§  Manage a budget that ensures good stewardship and efficient use of Foundation funds.

§  Partner with Public Affairs staff to disseminate highlights and lessons learned from grantmaking portfolios.

§  Participate constructively in ongoing organizational development as a senior leader within the Foundation.

Travel

Cal Wellness is a statewide and responsive grantmaker. Staff travel throughout California to connect with leaders and communities. Frequent travel for site visits, conferences, meetings and events is required.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to limit the scope of potential work assignments. This is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, and duties may differ from those as outlined above.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional with deep knowledge of public health, public policy and social justice issues. He or she will have relationships and experience relevant to one or more of the Advancing Wellness grantmaking portfolios. This person’s background and experience will result in an authentic perspective on the work of the Foundation’s grantees and the communities it serves. Internally as a thought partner and externally as an ambassador, the new program director will bring a fresh perspective to the work, building upon the knowledge and experience of the existing team and the 25-year legacy of Cal Wellness as a courageous leader in philanthropy.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with, or able to quickly learn, the operations of a private grantmaking foundation. This individual will demonstrate strong project management skills, a high level of flexibility and superb written and oral communications skills. Ideal attributes will include the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and be comfortable interacting with diverse audiences. Intellectual curiosity will lead our new program director to continually learn and develop new skills and knowledge. He or she will be driven to sustain the mission, culture and best interests of Cal Wellness and to live its core values; drive toward innovation; make a difference; contribute to one team and show courage.

Qualifications

·      A minimum of seven years in a senior-level program or policy position within the philanthropic, private, public and/or nonprofit sectors.

·      A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, is required; an advanced degree in public health, public policy, social work, business administration, law, urban planning, medicine or a related field is a plus.

·      Solid understanding of public health and the philanthropic, public and/or nonprofit sectors; knowledge in one or more of the Foundation’s grantmaking areas.

·      Solid organizational and time-management skills; ability to consistently deliver on established schedules, guidelines, protocols and deadlines.

·      Excellent analytical, reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

·      Superb written and oral communication skills, including solid presentation and facilitation abilities.

·      Effective leadership and interpersonal skills that lead to productive relationships with a diverse population of colleagues and associates.

·      Ability to use discretion and act ethically with respect to sensitive materials and issues; strong sense of integrity.

·      Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to use technology in a productive and efficient way.

Compensation and Culture

Salary is competitive and commensurate with background and experience. The benefits package includes a variety of health plans, a generous 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, professional development and educational opportunities, matching gifts, and the opportunity to work at a mission- and values-driven organization.

How To Apply

To Apply

Martha Montag Brown & Associates, LLC has been retained for this search. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by sending a cover letter and resume by email to: martha@marthamontagbrown.com.

The California Wellness Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

The Organization

About Arabella Advisors

Arabella Advisors helps foundations, philanthropists and investors who are serious about impact achieve the greatest good with their resources. We work on issues ranging from the social and economic advancement of women and girls, and conservation of our climate and planet, to reducing poverty and inequity in the United States and around the world. Our staff members are mission-driven and action-oriented, and have a unique combination of experience in philanthropy, business, nonprofits, government, finance, law, and other fields. We combine creative, strategic thinking with knowledge and networks developed through decades of hands-on experience. The fastest-growing philanthropic advisory firm in the nation, Arabella is also a certified B Corporation.

About Arabella’s Managed Organizations Team

Arabella Advisors provides operations and management support to multiple nonprofit organizations, including the New Venture Fund, the Windward Fund, and the Hopewell Fund—all 501(c)(3) public charities—and the Sixteen Thirty Fund, a 501(c)(4).These managed organizations house new and innovative public interest projects and nonprofits, as well as coordinate collaborative initiatives between donors and administer grants programs. This type of structure is commonly referred to as fiscal sponsorship, and candidates are highly encouraged to research fiscal sponsorship prior to a first interview. The managed organizations provide support to a diverse range of projects, including many focused on conservation, global health and civic engagement.

Position Overview

You are mission driven and action oriented. You love to get involved, and work as part of a team to accomplish something great. Any job is your job if it helps the team succeed, and you thrive on variety. Today, you’re looking for a role where you can use those traits to make a real difference in the world by advancing the most important social issues facing humanity today.

If that sounds like you, Arabella Advisors can’t wait to meet you.

We seek an operationally-minded leader with a passion for improving processes and building efficiencies that ultimately help advance the social sector. This is an excellent opportunity to develop and exercise your COO-like skills within a growing social enterprise. You will help quickly launch, scale, and manage operations for a variety of client philanthropic initiatives, including donor collaboratives, advocacy campaigns, and new nonprofit organizations. You will support client initiatives across multiple issue areas. You will also help our team continue to grow and improve: you will use your skills to quickly build internal capacity, systems, and technologies that enable us to more effectively serve the sector. We seek a leader with experience growing teams and developing team members, a person who combines entrepreneurial spirit with an eagerness to help clients accomplish greater good. If you want the opportunity to help lead a fast-growing team that is reshaping the charitable sector, then this job is for you.

Essential Responsibilities

Client Services (30%)

• Oversee the delivery of excellent client services for a broad portfolio of grant-making, incubation, and fiscally-sponsored projects
• Provide expert guidance to clients in the areas of donor and grant/contract management, capacity building, and financial and legal compliance. Help projects solve problems even as they implement
• Cultivate strong relationships with clients, donors, and philanthropic partners

Management (25%)

• Supervise mid-level team members, including an extensive focus on developing, motivating, and mentoring direct reports
• Identify rising stars on the team, and support strategies to retain them
• Identify, recruit, coach and support staff across the team

Strategic Leadership and Organizational Growth (25%)

• As a member of the Managed Organizations leadership team, contribute to team and organizational strategy, and oversee the achievement of important team objectives
• Contribute to the team and organization’s significant year-over-year growth by innovating our systems, operations and processes
• Contribute to the development and management of the team’s ongoing structure, annual objectives, and key business performance metrics
• Develop and share relevant and valuable expertise

Marketing and Business Development (~20%)

• Work closely with Managing Directors and other team leaders to inform and support business development
• Maintain familiarity with ongoing relevant sector research and share with team and clients
• Contribute to thought leadership
• Represent the firm at conferences and events

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Graduate degree in relevant field (e.g., business administration, nonprofit management, and public administration) or equivalent experience
• Experience in philanthropic or nonprofit sectors—operational leadership in nonprofit organizations or experience in social sector consulting are preferred
• At least 15 years of work experience with steadily increasing job responsibility, including extensive people management experience
• Excellent communication skills, including writing skills, and demonstrated ability to structure large amounts of information into written documents that are clear and easy to understand
• Exposure to a fast-growing organization
• Extensive experience providing high-quality customer service in fast-paced sophisticated environments
• Ability to manage and lead a complex project, to oversee and delegate to others on the team, and to meet deadlines
• Significant experience designing and implementing operational improvements and innovations
• Experience with grants or contracts and knowledge of general terms
• Competent in managing and understanding mid-sized budgets
• Knowledgeable of sales processes

Other highly preferred skills, experience and characteristics:

• Significant international development or grantmaking experience
• Lean, Six Sigma or similar certification, and experience implementing such principles in growing organizations
• Excited about compliance and contracts
• Take pride in providing exceptional service
• Desire to lead a growing team in a dynamic office
• High emotional intelligence
• Constantly seeking to innovate
• Able to quickly adapt to changing circumstances
• Sense of humor

Our Core Competencies:

• [Service Excellence] The ability to provide excellent service, including being able to effectively guide teams to achieve service standards and carry out strategy, and identify service offering gaps and recommend and/or drive improvements
• [Project and Task Management] The ability to manage resources across team to ensure projects and goals are achieved, approve work plan changes and final deliverables, and communicate projects’ progress with critical stakeholders
• [Stakeholder Management] The ability to establish and manage effective relationships with diverse stakeholders across the firm, including executive-level colleagues, and to foster a culture of courteous professional interactions
• [Communication] The ability to effectively communicate critical firm-wide messages, and to lead others in managing challenging conversations and developing complex communication skills
• [Collaboration] The ability to model and foster a team-wide culture of inclusion, collaboration, and knowledge sharing; to demonstrate and model appreciation for significant team contributions; and to mediate challenging interpersonal conflicts
• [Continuous Learning] The ability to regularly engage in leadership development activities, and lead firm-wide initiatives that improve firm-wide learning
• [Resourcefulness] The ability to foster a team culture that encourages creative problem solving, and to ensure teams have resources and training to overcome complex challenges

Working with Us

We are committed to having a passion-driven, inclusive, transparent, collaborative, healthy, and fun culture. We invite you to visit our careers website to learn more.

To encourage work/life balance we offer flexible work options. Our office is an open space with cubicles and standing desks and informal work areas. Our salaries are closer to the range of a nonprofit and our benefits are excellent. You’ll start with three weeks of vacation, 80 hours of personal time, and 20 hours of paid time to volunteer at an organization of your choice. In addition to six federal holidays, you get to pick four more from a list of inclusive religious holidays and your birthday.

We have a competitive health package that includes medical, vision, dental, and prescription insurance. We also provide funds for professional development, a fitness benefit, and cover part of your personal cell phone plan.

How To Apply

Submit a resume and a one-page cover letter online. The cover letter must address: 1) your client management experience and philosophy; 2) your supervisory experience; and 3) how this job fits with your career path. 

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know.

While Arabella is open to individuals from various locations applying to join our team, please note that we generally are unable to pay for relocation expenses.

We will review applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you.

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 fundraising revenue 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 Washington 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

After decades of dedicated philanthropy, Harold and Ruth Ann founded the Leever Foundation in 1991 with the mission to create opportunities for people, especially children, in greater Waterbury to fulfill their potential and become productive members of society. At its core, the family foundation strives to contribute to the well being of the Waterbury community and to provide a vehicle for their family to continue in philanthropy through successive generations.

Position Overview

The Leever Foundation, a highly regarded family foundation dedicated to the well being of the city and community of Waterbury, CT, seeks an exceptional professional to lead the organization into a new era of innovative grant making and community impact.

The executive director, an inaugural position at the organization, will be the primary liaison to the community, grant seekers, government, social services agencies and organizations, and other funders. Working in partnership with community leaders, the executive director will assess needs and make recommendations to the Foundation’s Board of Directors in support of the organization’s grant making objectives and criteria. Additionally, the executive director will monitor and evaluate tunded and potential projects, provide the Board with updates and recommendations, and will work with the Board to ensure the Foundation’s financial integrity.

The Foundation seeks a strong leader with experience in nonprofit management, philanthropy (family philanthropy experience a plus) and grant making. Relational skills with a board of directors and community members, as well as strong communication and administrative skills, are also improtant.

How To Apply

For the complete position profile and additional candidate guidelines, please visit: http://tsne.org/executive-director-leever-foundation

This search is being conducted by TSNE MissionWorks and led by Transition Consultant P.Stewart Lanier. All submissions are confidential. Please contact etpostings@tsne.org with any questions.

The Leever Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identification, veteran, or disability status.