Author: Job Poster Account

The Organization

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

Want to help save the planet? One quarter of The Nature Conservancy’s funding comes from supporters who have named our organization a beneficiary of their estate plans. Join our team in a new initiative to build a meaningful stewardship program for our loyal donors and help raise even more of these gifts critical to our conservation mission. This opportunity is ideal for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization.

Position Overview

The Loyal Donor Program is seeking an energetic and dedicated professional to serve as Associate Director. This position works with program and department leadership to direct and supervise a fundraising team, and will be accountable for the team’s fundraising and activity goals. Our ideal candidate will work well in a fast-paced environment, have successful experience supervising a geographically dispersed team of at least five fundraisers, and will bring substantial emotional intelligence to the position. The Associate Director will build strong relationships with staff throughout the organization, provide coaching to fundraising staff on donor interactions, and be an active participant in program goal setting, staff training, and strategy development. To be successful and happy in this position, the candidate should have confidence in decision making and conflict resolution, be flexible, work well with a variety of personalities, and available to travel when needed. We value collaborative approaches, diverse perspectives, and encourage innovative ideas and recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

·   Bachelor’s degree and 6 years related experience or equivalent combination.

·   Supervisory experience that includes managing with a commitment to respecting team dynamics, a strong ability to understand and credit diverse perspectives, and synthesizing multiple perspectives to achieve the best outcome.

·   Experience leading and implementing multiple projects.

·   Self-reliant with databases and other development technology

Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of gift planning.

Preferred Qualifications

·   Inclusive leadership skills.

·   Experience and interest in developing philanthropy professionals and creating a cohesive team, including ability to motivate, lead, set objectives, and foster and environment of creativity and professional growth.

·   Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience and multi-lingual skills appreciated.

·   Successful experience managing and implementing strategic program goals.

·   Experience supervising 3 or more staff.

·   Superior planning and problem-solving skills.

·   Ability to work in partnership with others in a collaborative or advisory role.

How To Apply

If you have a personal passion for conserving and protecting the natural world and believe in the mission, principles, and values of The Nature Conservancy’s approach to conservation, then please visit http://www.nature.org/careers to learn more. Submit your cover letter and resume for position number 46142 by 11:59 pm ET on February 16, 2018. Please note that the position location is negotiable, with preference for location in a TNC office.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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 backyard. 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.

With the support of more than one million members, the Conservancy addresses the most pressing threats to people and nature, working in wild places and in human settled areas including cities.  Since its founding in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 119 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide. Through important and strategic partnerships, we are expanding the impact of our work, finding creative ways to pursue our vision of a world where people and nature thrive together, and building long-term relationships with communities and community organizations, government agencies, and commercial businesses. We create partnerships to apply nature based solutions to both climate change and the meeting of human needs while conserving 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 diverse people of all genders, 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 or veteran status or other status protected by law.

Position Overview

Become a force for nature and a healthy planet by joining the Rhode Island team! Since 1989, the Rhode Island Chapter has completed more than 460 conservation projects, protecting over 33,000 acres.  We partner with local land trusts, federal and state agencies and many individuals to protect our state’s natural areas, restoring the health of our rivers, streams and coastal waters, and inspiring a new generation of environmental leaders. This new position is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable, individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization. Works closely with the Director of Philanthropy to play a critical role in managing a team of seasoned, collaborative and results-oriented professionals to raise financial support for our conservation priorities.

We are seeking an energetic and dedicated professional with proven success in relational philanthropy and the capacity to embrace and effectively communicate the Conservancy’s mission. Our ideal candidate will have experience, sincere interest and pleasure in developing and managing fundraising talent in professional staff and volunteers and will lead by example as an active fundraiser with personal responsibility for managing donor relationships. They will motivate, coach, and encourage growth and strategic creativity.

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

Minimum Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree and 6 years related experience or equivalent combination.

·         Supervisory experience including setting objectives and managing performance, including conflict resolution.

·         Experience leading and implementing multiple projects.

·         Experience negotiating complex agreements.

·         Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Experience in asking for and closing gifts of $50,000 or more.

·         Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents.

·         Expert communication skills to discuss and convey the priorities of the Conservancy

·         Experience working with cross-functional teams, preferably in a large non-profit.

·         Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in philanthropy.

·         Multi-cultural and cross cultural and multilingual experience appreciated

The Organization

Wanted: Passionate and Visionary PROGRAM MANAGER Looking to Improve Lives Through Education!

Would you like to help put the American Dream…and the goal of a better life…within reach for more people?  If so, we want to hear from you.

We’re Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation, one of America’s largest and most respected education philanthropies. Since 2006 we’ve made grants totaling more than $260 million to help at-risk students get to and through college, and we’re just getting started!

Position Overview

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an ambitious Program Manager to join our dynamic grantmaking team. In this key role, you’ll be responsible for planning and managing a portfolio of grants targeting students with the most to gain from a college degree, but the least support in getting there.

The ideal candidate will be an energetic, knowledgeable and respected professional who shares our commitment to improving lives through education.

Great Lakes is seeking a candidate with:

• A thorough understanding of education grantmaking, grant funded programs, and the needs of students of color, low-income students, and first-generation college students.
• A track record of collaboration in achieving defined goals.
• Knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in philanthropy, education, business, or a related field.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, coordination, and project management skills.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to perform analysis including recognizing patterns and drawing inferences.
• The ability to perform job functions with minimal direction/supervision.
• The ability to work under pressure to meet critical deadlines yet remain flexible in responding to changing requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills exemplified by initiative, courtesy, diplomacy, positive attitude, professionalism and appropriate business ethics.

We’re located in Madison, WI, but a successful candidate can work remotely from a home office anywhere in the U.S.

How To Apply

https://rn11.ultipro.com/GRE1001/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*BD074EF046D412EF

The Organization

Chinook Fund supports grassroots organizations working on issues of social and economic justice; by pooling our collective resources, we seed groups making a positive, systemic impact to improve the quality of life for all Coloradans.

Chinook Fund is both a fundraising and grantmaking organization.  We award small grants to grassroots organizations that build power for social change. Funds for these grants are primarily raised through the organization’s innovative GIving Project, which unites a diverse group of people from all class backgrounds to strengthen their fundraising, grantmaking, and community building skills.

Since its founding in 1987, Chinook has awarded over $5 million in grants to more than 500 grassroots groups in Colorado. Now, the organization is poised for growth — financially and programmatically, with aims to support more social justice initiatives beyond Colorado’s Front Range. Accordingly, Chinook is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization.

Position Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

Chinook has a broad vision for the type of person that would excel in the Executive Director position and help the organization achieve its fundraising and grantmaking goals. Therefore, we pose the following questions to guide prospective job candidates in assessing whether or not you might be Chinook’s next Executive Director.

Are you a passionate advocate for social justice, amplifying community voices, and building intentionally diverse, multiracial, and cross-class community?

Are you well-networked in Colorado, including the Front Range and beyond, with grassroots groups, nonprofits, and donors?  Or are you well-networked across the U.S. with like-minded social justice groups and funders?

Are you a rockstar fundraiser that has secured new & increased gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporate partners for progressive social change?

Are you an astute problem solver who can identify obstacles and solutions in alignment with social justice values?

Have you been a grantmaker and supported or facilitated community-led social justice programs?

Are you adept at wearing many “hats” and able to simultaneously dive into details while also bringing big picture ideas to the table?

Do you have experience managing staff, working with board members and volunteers, and providing mentorship opportunities?

Have you helped an organization grow its programming or fundraising activities and meet ambitious goals?

Are you interested in being part of a constantly learning dynamic team that builds community and promotes social justice while maintaining a positive work/life balance and investing in self-care?

Do the following qualities sound like your strengths? Passionate, Ethical, Effective Communicator, Team Player, Accountable, Enthusiastic, Mindful, Optimistic, Fun, Fearlessly Embraces Learning from Mistakes, and Skilled at Conflict Resolution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The questions above provide a broad idea about the types of responsibilities that will be held by the Executive Director. While specific duties will be assigned based on strengths and skill-set, the primary areas of responsibility for the Executive Director will include the following (not listed in any particular order):

• Supervising and mentoring a small and mighty staff team

• Close collaboration with a supportive Board of Directors that brings deep institutional knowledge to advance Chinook Fund’s goals

• Leadership and direction related to fundraising, strategic partnerships, community outreach, events, and Giving Project program operations & development

• Running a smooth, effective, legally, and fiscally sound 501c3 organization

• Creating and monitoring an annual organizational budget (in collaboration with Board and staff)

• Communicating and sharing Chinook’s unique value as a grassroots grantmaker and donor organizer with a local, regional, state, national audience

• Other responsibilities co-created with the Board of Directors and/or staff

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

If you’ve answered yes to one or more of these questions, we invite you to apply for Chinook’s Executive Director role.

COMPENSATION / BENEFITS

The Executive Director is a full-time exempt position with full benefits (health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation; a 403(b) retirement savings plan) that reports to the Board of Directors. Intended salary range $60,000-$75,000. The Executive Director will work from Chinook’s office at the Posner Center in Denver, CO, with opportunities to work from home/remotely after one year.

How To Apply

The Board of Directors is leading this job search in collaboration with staff and the Chinook community. Together, we look forward to receiving compelling cover letters that discuss your values, experience in social justice work, and the skills/vision you’ll bring to Chinook. Applicant resumes should detail your community, work, and educational experience.

Please submit your cover letter and resume in PDF format to Hiring@Chinookfund.org by Wednesday, January 31 at 5pm Mountain Time.

The Board expects to conduct the first round of interviews with prospective candidates in early February. References and background checks will be requested from finalists. The incoming Executive Director will ideally start in mid-April, with flexibility given for the candidate of best fit.

Chinook strives to represent all our community members and welcomes applications from members of oppressed communities, including people of color, LGBTQ, and differently-abled individuals.

The Organization

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Philanthropy, the Senior Regional Philanthropy Officer, Eastern Region is responsible for managing relationships and securing support from a portfolio of major gift prospects (capable of making $100,000 over three years) to support the mission of The Wilderness Society.  Responsible for managing a personal portfolio of between 75-125 donors, prospects, and suspects, and working closely with the Senior Director of Philanthropy, TWS philanthropy staff, program staff and volunteers to secure support for TWS’ campaign priorities.   The Senior Philanthropy Officer focuses on identifying, qualifying and growing the pipeline of major gift donors, as well as prospecting and cultivating new donors to TWS  with interests in various regions of TWS’ work across the country.

This position plays an important role in supporting an inclusive organizational culture that is grounded in trust and accountability to shared goals and outcomes.  TWS has made diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic priorities for the organization and the Senior Philanthropy Officer will integrate these priorities throughout our major gift work.  Across our team, we aspire to be campaign oriented, nimble, collaborative, innovative, transparent, and supportive of staff – our greatest asset. 

Position Overview

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Qualifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards a portfolio of 75-125 major donors, prospects and suspects.
• Participates fully in the development of Four Year Defense Fund including qualifying suspects recognized by our wealth screening.
• Initiates, manages, attends and follows up on philanthropic special events.
• Conducts 16-24 personal visits with suspects, prospects and donors per month, and participates in at least 30 strategic solicitations per year.
• Raises a minimum of $1,500,000 per year, and develops a regional budget based on qualified suspects, prospects and MG donors with the Senior Director of Philanthropy.
• Gathers data, assesses prospects, and develops strategies designed to realize the current and life-time giving potential of individual prospects.
• Develops written strategies and plans for cultivation, stewardship and solicitation meetings with donors.
• Supports the Major Gift philanthropic activities of the Conservation program staff in the Northeast and Southeast.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience, Competencies, and Education

• 10+ years’ professional fundraising experience required.
• Development office, major gifts and/or planned giving experience required.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.  Ability to understand, interpret, and synthesize complex programmatic information.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish schedules, set priorities, and meet deadlines. Must be able to balance and complete multiple projects and daily responsibilities.
• Must be able to communicate with key program and executive staff, and possess the capability of motivating volunteers, professional staff, and donors.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.  Demonstrated ability to use problem solving skills for resolving donor questions and issues.  Demonstrated businesslike manner and ability to function efficiently in a busy work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Track record working successfully in teams representing a rich mix of talent, backgrounds, and perspectives—across race and gender.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time both nationally and regionally to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors on behalf of TWS.

Desired Characteristics

• A personal and/or professional commitment to the protection of public lands and water.
• Experience working with and writing about conservation issues preferred but not required.
• Energetic, creative analytical problem-solver with careful attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a changing environment with initiative and flexibility.

How To Apply

For consideration, please submit your resume & cover letter through our online application system: https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=wildernsoc&jobId=197385&lang=en_US&source=CC2

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.

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.

All personnel decisions 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 applies to all our activities, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, discipline and discharge. This policy also bans discriminatory harassment.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on prior arrest or conviction.

Position Overview

The Program Assistant reports to the Program Director and supports the Racial Justice Program team, currently comprised of the Program Director and a Program Officer. The Racial Justice Program at the Wellspring Philanthropic Fund builds power among Black communities to challenge anti-Black racism and White supremacy ideologies that perpetuate structural racism and a racialized criminalization system that marginalizes communities of color. The Program Assistant provides both administrative and programmatic support for the Racial Justice Program team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative

• Assist team with tasks such as scheduling and coordinating meetings and convenings; making travel and other logistical arrangements; and taking on other tasks as needed.
• Communicate with the Program Officer and Program Director about upcoming deadlines.
• Maintain document filing system.
• Help process consultant contracts and expense reports as needed.
• Serving as a compliance checkpoint to ensure administrative spending stays within yearly budgets.

Programmatic/Grants Management

• Coordinate the Racial Justice grant portfolios as needed.  This may include:
  • Preparing and tracking budget spreadsheets and grants calendars.
  • Serving as liaison with the grants management team.
  • Serving as a compliance checkpoint to ensure grantmaking stays within yearly budgets.
  • Supporting due diligence in reviews of grant proposals and applicant organizations.
  • In collaboration with the grants management team, entering records in the database and answering grantees’ questions about the proposal process.
  • Communicating with grantees as needed.
• Assisting the Program Officer and Program Director with drafting of summaries of grant proposals, and other writing as needed.
• Assisting the Program Officer and Program Director as needed with tracking grantee work and outcomes, including reviewing grant reports, participating in meetings with grantees and other funders, and reading and tracking news and research related to the work.

Research

• Conduct research as needed, including on criminal justice and racial justice issues, successful movement strategies and other topics as requested.
• Ongoing tracking of grantee activities and news coverage, and trends in racial justice and criminal justice arenas.
• Research and write donor-education materials and other materials for internal Wellspring use, such as client presentations, staff meeting presentations, work plans, and annual reports.

Communications/Planning

• Design visually engaging presentations that effectively incorporate graphics and videos.
• Manage client updates, including by collecting newsworthy items, drafting updates, and consulting with the Racial Justice team on content edits.
• Support planning processes such as the evaluation and development of new strategic plans.
• Support tracking and completion of Program work plans.
• Prepare, proofread and edit written products as requested.

External Program Representation

• Coordinate calls and meetings and assist with the development of materials for funder education efforts, such as for conferences, affinity groups and donor collaborative funds.
• Represent Wellspring at site visits, conferences or other meetings related to current and potential areas of investment and prepare notes to support team knowledge sharing.
• Participate on Wellspring staff committees or working groups outside of the Racial Justice Program.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with, and demonstrated commitment to, criminal justice and racial justice issues affecting Black communities in the U.S.
• Experience working or volunteering in a social justice effort, organization, movement, or program.
• Excellent English language writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Excellent research skills and analytic abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Comfort with quantitative information and data.
• Comfort with budgets and financial information.
• Ability to accurately summarize complex documents and synthesize written material.
• Initiative, resourcefulness and flexibility, and the ability to identify and solve problems.
• Ability to handle confidential client information, and other confidences, with complete discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in a cross-cultural, team environment.
• Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure to meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and be open to new ideas.
• Familiarity and comfort with MS Office applications, online task management platforms, and other uses of technology, software, and social media.

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a nonprofit grant making, advocacy, or social justice organization.
• Experience with grants management databases.
• Experience with data visualization and communication tools.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The team member may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary range: $50,000 – $55,000 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]— Racial Justice PA.” 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 please.

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 January 26th, 2018.

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.

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.

All personnel decisions 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 applies to all our activities, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, discipline and discharge. This policy also bans discriminatory harassment. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on prior arrest or conviction.

Position Overview

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund seeks a Human Resources (HR)  Assistant to work with the Human Resources (HR) Specialist assisting with HR-related tasks – primarily recruitment-related functions and other administrative tasks that may arise in our 60+ person organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the HR Specialist with administrative tasks such as curating the Wellspring Jobs and Internship Outlook Accounts.
• Post all Wellspring Job Descriptions externally.
• Arrange interviews with candidates, including sending calendar invitations to interviewers.
• Set up onboarding itineraries and send out calendar invitations to new hires’ calendars.
• Prepare Welcome/Onboarding Packets for new hires.
• Prepare Offboarding Packets for staff separating the organization.
• Update and maintain the human resources information in our intranet.
• Coordinate with Office Managers to schedule interviews with key staff
• Assist with logistics to ensure smooth recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes.
• Sign-up new hires in Paid Time System and help edit changes requested by staff.
• Perform other administrative and research duties, as requested.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• One or two years of administrative experience in a professional office environment coordinating basic projects, performing complex scheduling, and writing correspondence.
• Bachelor’s degree or similar experience required.
• Interest/experience in HR-related tasks and duties.
• Familiarity with, and commitment to, human rights and social justice issues.
• Strong English language writing, synthesizing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Exceptional judgment and ability to handle confidential information with complete discretion.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively
• Initiative, resourcefulness, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a nonprofit grantmaking, advocacy, or social justice environment HR-related experience.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The team member may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary range: $50,000 – $55,000 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]— HR Assistant.” 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
• two academic or professional reference; no personal references will be accepted.

No phone calls please.

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 January 26th, 2018.

The Organization

Background

Robins Foundation (The Foundation), a local private family foundation, is committed to harnessing the catalytic power of its resources to spur collaboration and systemic change. The Foundation hopes to inspire innovation and advance equity related to the most important issues facing the Greater Richmond region.  We seek a passionate, creative and forward-thinking colleague to join our team.

The Robins Foundation is moving toward its sixth decade of community support by honing its focus on regional priorities that demand collaborative and innovative solutions.

Position Overview

Job Summary

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong integrity, humility and discretion to complement the Foundation’s mission and vision. A proven ability to work in a lean, intense, results-oriented environment using keen interpersonal and cultural competence is preferred. Relationship building skills as well as a sense of humor, teamwork and community are required. Read that line again. It is important.

The Program Officer will possess a strong background in education policy and advocacy, particularly related to early childhood and K-12 education. The Program Officer will create and nurture strong community relationships and foster collaboration between community stakeholders such as peer funders, community groups/residents, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The Program Officer will report to the Director of Programs and will provide ongoing support for and collaboration with the Foundation’s nonprofit partners.

Responsibilities in Three Areas

Grant Making

• Investigate, research and connect opportunities in education policy, research, and advocacy to grant programs.
• Align education focused grant making with community needs using an equity lens.
• Cultivate, review and evaluate funding proposals from nonprofit organizations, working closely with those organizations to develop funding opportunities for greatest impact in the city and region. Present to board of directors for approval or declination quarterly.
• Manage selected grants and grant programs, oversight of grant contracts, budgets, proposals and analysis of program reports.
• Conduct site visits with grantees and potential grantees and connect Foundation leadership to same.

Community Building

• Cultivate relationships in a wide variety of community groups that will foster collaboration and growth.
• Identify and advocate for strategic funding opportunities while collaborating with community leaders and teammates.

Philanthropic Leadership

• Develop and/or lead innovative, collaborative projects that effectively leverage resources to address policy barriers and opportunities at the local, state and national levels.
• Facilitate community collaboration meetings in Foundation’s focus areas.
• Cultivate relationships with key local, state and national experts and thought leaders in relevant topics and fields.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be an experienced leader with demonstrated success in community activism/organization/engagement, deep academic or program work in the areas of poverty and education policy/advocacy. A proven and demonstrated success in developing, accelerating, measuring and influencing community change, collaboration and impact is preferred.

An understanding of the nonprofit business model with an ability to assess strengths and opportunities of key non-profit business areas such as finance, management, program evaluation, fundraising and development and governance is imperative.

The Program Officer must be a flexible, team player with clear judgment and integrity.  An expressed interest in, and strong commitment to the Foundation’s mission and grants programs are key qualifications.

Experience and Education

Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees preferred with 5+ years of relevant work experience and expertise in education policy, advocacy, and research.  Private foundation experience a plus, strategic corporate, philanthropy or nonprofit experience also a plus.

Experience managing several, competing demands and priorities simultaneously, and the capacity to understand multiple, inter-connected facets of the Greater Richmond region.

Superb written and oral communication skills, ability to connect with and develop relationships with diverse populations and personalities are required.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, diverse work environment that emphasizes inclusive values and practices. Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and diplomatically.

Available to attend community events on evenings and weekends, as needed, to develop relationships and community engagement.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation includes a competitive base salary and an excellent package of health, retirement savings and other benefits. Relocation benefits available.

The Organization

Montclair State University is a leading institution of higher education in New Jersey. Designated a Research Doctoral University by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the University’s nine colleges and schools serve more than 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master’s and baccalaureate level programs. Situated on a beautiful, 252-acre suburban campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair State delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university in a supportive, sophisticated and diverse academic environment.

Overview

Montclair State University is seeking an individual who is a proven relationship builder, an effective communicator, and a performance-oriented manager to serve in the role of Director of Development (“the Director”). The Director organizes, plans and executes a development strategy and fundraising program to secure major gift support from alumni, friends, business leaders, and other constituents. The Director’s activities will be overseen, directed, informed and evaluated by the Assistant Vice President for Foundation Relations and Major Gifts.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision, direction and guidance of the Assistant Vice President for Foundation Relations and Major Gifts, the Director will structure, lead, manage and oversee all development activities for the assigned college, school, unit and/or combination thereof.
• In fulfilling this role and the related responsibilities, the Director will collaborate with the assigned Dean, Director, and/or senior administrator to identify, cultivate, solicit and close major gifts of $25,000 or more.
• The Director will oversee, manage and maintain an active moves management process with a portfolio of 125+ major gift prospects.
• In addition, the Director will work closely with the University Advancement team to achieve the University’s goals and objectives in the areas of Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Annual Giving, Alumni Relations, Marketing and Communications, Advancement Services, Donor Relations, and Endowment Management.
• The Director should have a comprehensive track record of substantial fundraising accomplishments along with a consistent history of value-added success while working within a team environment.
• Working with the Assistant Vice President for Foundation Relations and Major Gifts and the Dean/Director of the assigned college or school, the Director will serve a key role in conveying a clear sense of focus, competency and credibility to those who invest in and support the University’s mission, students, programs, and other activities.
• To ensure success of the University’s fundraising program activities, the Director will be expected to perform other duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Vice President for Foundation Relations and Major Gifts; the Associate Vice President for Development; and/or the Vice President for University Advancement.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university or college.
• Significant or equivalent experience in the areas of major gift fundraising, campaign fundraising, and prospect management. Desired level of such experience is at least seven years. Preference may be given to candidates with higher education fundraising experience.

How To Apply

For further details regarding this position and to apply, please visit:

https://jobs-montclairedu.icims.com/jobs/1727/director-of-development/job?mobile=false&width=706&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240

The Organization

Social Interest Solutions (SIS) combines thoughtful social policy with elegant technology solutions. SIS’s ultimate goal is to ensure economic, social and physical well-being for all people through simple, easy-to-use, innovative social tech solutions. This purpose- driven, non-profit organization puts the needs of its clients and the populations it serves at the center of its solutions, merging the practices of human-centered design and social policy development and advocacy.

Position Overview

Social Interest Solutions seeks a seeks a new Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer (CSIO) to oversee and advise on all aspects of strategic focus, direction and execution; manage the process of better solutions that meet new requirements, unarticulated needs, or existing market needs; and serve as a key spokesperson and culture carrier for SIS. The CSIO will be engaged at the highest levels both internally and externally with SIS’s work to create connections between people and the lives they dream of. 

How To Apply

Social Interest Solutions has exclusively retained The 360 Group of San Francisco to assist with this search. Please visit http://the360group.us/SIS_CSIO_PD.pdf to review the complete position description, including detailed application instructions. No calls, please. For priority consideration, The 360 Group must receive applications no later than 5:00pm Pacific time on Wednesday, January 31, 2018.