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The Organization

UWGPSNJ’s mission is to end intergenerational poverty in our region by harnessing, leveraging and strategically investing the collective power of donors, advocates and volunteers, to help individuals and families break the cycle of poverty.

Position Overview

The Senior Major Gifts Officer is responsible for developing strategies for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors with special focus on six and seven figure multi-year gifts to support United Way’s Impact Fund, Endowment, and related programs. This position has direct impact on the department’s reputation among customers, sponsors and other clients, as well as impacts the financial and operational performance of the department.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter including salary expectations to applications@uwgpsnj.org. Note: Senior Major Gifts Officer in the subject line. Also visit our website visit at https://www.unitedforimpact.org/get-involved/join-our-team/ for more detailed description.

UWGPSNJ promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks talented staff from diverse backgrounds. UWGPSNJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected factor.

https://www.unitedforimpact.org/get-involved/join-our-team/

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.

Position Overview

Want to help save the planet? One quarter of The Nature Conservancy’s funding comes from supporters who have named our organization a beneficiary of their estate plans. 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.

The Loyal Donor Program is seeking a creative and passionate professional to serve as Program Manager. This position works with program and department leadership to direct and supervise a small team of program staff and will be accountable for the team’s activity and support of the program as a whole. Our ideal candidate will work well in a fast-paced environment, have experience supervising staff, and will bring substantial emotional intelligence and creativity to the position. The Associate Director will interact frequently with staff throughout the organization and will 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 managing projects, 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.

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

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience or equivalent combination.

· Experience managing and implementing multiple projects.

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

· Experience supervising staff, interns, and/or volunteers.

· Experience with technology used for writing, presentations, and donor relations.

Preferred Qualifications

· Multi-lingual skills and cross cultural experiences;

· Successful experience managing and implementing strategic program goals.

· Inclusive communication style, with a demonstrated ability to communicate with and write creatively for various audiences.

· Experience developing and managing multiple projects, setting deadlines, and ensuring accountability.

· Knowledge of current trends in charitable giving, major gifts and planned giving.

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 in order to conserve natural resources at a new scale.

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 200064 by 11:59 pm ET on January 5, 2018. This position is located at The Nature Conservancy’s Worldwide Office in Arlington, Virginia, and will likely be hired at $76-82k. This job posting will be live starting Monday, December 4, 2017.

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 orientations, gender identities, military or veteran status or other status protected by law.

The Organization

Trinity Health is seeking a dynamic, energetic, creative, and visionary leader to serve as its Vice President, Philanthropy, based in its Livonia, Michigan headquarters. This is a newly created role and a career-defining opportunity at one of the most respected and progressive health systems in the U.S.

Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems in the nation. It serves approximately 6 million people each year, across communities in 22 states, with 93 hospitals, 122 continuing care locations, 7,500 employed physicians and clinicians, as well as 24,000 affiliated physicians. With annual operating revenues of $17.6 billion, assets of $23.4 billion, and community benefit of $1.1 billion, it is effectively delivering on its mission to be a transforming healing presence in the communities it serves. Trinity Health employs more than 131,000 colleagues that are committed to those who are poor and underserved in its communities.

Trinity Health delivers approximately 1.5 percent of the acute hospital care services in the United States. It is also the largest provider of PACE services, and one of the largest non-profit providers of home healthcare. Trinity Health is also a recognized leader in the delivery system transformation activity that is taking place in American healthcare. It is successfully reshaping its clinical and business models to fulfill its strategy to deliver people-centered care, and achieve Triple Aim outcomes of better health, better care and lower costs.

Position Overview

The VP, Philanthropy is a newly created leadership role within Trinity and serves as the executive leader for Trinity Health’s system-level philanthropy strategy, planning and operations, focused on positioning philanthropy as a core revenue resource for the health system. This is the top development officer for the health system. The VP, Philanthropy will provide vision and leadership to achieve philanthropic goals to create a comprehensive and cohesive development operation for Trinity Health. She/he will be responsible for overseeing the planning, organizing, and implementing of all fundraising programs, including planned giving, annual giving, capital and major campaigns. As a compelling, articulate, visionary leader, the VP, Philanthropy for Trinity Health organizes, builds and leads an integrated effort to generate philanthropy support and processes across the enterprise, and is responsible for establishing and growing a high-performing philanthropic culture throughout the health system. The VP, Philanthropy will lead all aspects of philanthropy for Trinity Health, and additionally, all regional health ministry (RHM) Chief Development Officers will have a direct reporting relationship into the VP, Philanthropy, as well as a direct reporting relationship to their RHM CEO. By providing executive leadership, the VP, Philanthropy will help facilitate the growth and enhancement of each RHM foundation by providing resources to ensure each is successful. The success of the VP, Philanthropy will be predicated on their ability to be seen as a highly engaged and collaborative leader, with the ability to take an innovative approach to philanthropy while developing effective relationships across the system.

The Organization

The mission of Center for Community Progress is to foster strong, equitable communities where vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties are transformed into assets for neighbors and neighborhoods. Founded in 2010, Community Progress is the leading national, nonprofit resource for urban, suburban, and rural communities seeking to address the full cycle of property revitalization. The organization fulfills its mission by nurturing strong leadership and supporting systemic reforms. Community Progress works to ensure that public, private, and community leaders have the knowledge and capacity to create and sustain change. It also works to ensure that all communities have the policies, tools, and resources they need to support the effective, equitable reuse of vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties. More information is available at www.communityprogress.net.

Position Overview

The Associate Director will assist the Director of National Leadership and Education in shaping and implementing the organization’s work supporting and connecting public, private, and community leaders who work tirelessly to tackle the challenges of vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties. National Leadership and Education oversees place-based trainings, online education, peer-to-peer learning, the Vacant, Abandoned, and Deteriorated Properties Training Academy, and the national Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference. Through these and other educational opportunities, we equip leaders with critical skillsets and help them to stay abreast of new trends and best practices in the field. More information about the National Leadership and Education program is available here.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work with the Director of National Leadership and Education to determine strategic direction of National Leadership and Education opportunities.
• Lead current National Leadership and Education projects, including the planning and implementation of: peer learning exchanges, roundtables, place-based trainings, and the national Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference.
• Manage strategic partnerships with local, statewide, and national organizations across the country to support the aims of and broaden the reach of Community Progress’ efforts.
• Attend staff and other relevant meetings as necessary.
• Develop scopes of work, budgets, manage teams of internal and external experts, and ensure timely completion of high quality deliverables.
• Write or edit a variety of educational and practice materials including major publications, event programs and agendas, talking points, and blog posts/web content.
• Take on additional tasks as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Associate Director of National Leadership and Education should:

• Have a demonstrated commitment to public and community service with an enthusiasm for Community Progress’ mission;
• Possess ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, adapt to changing directions, and work independently;
• Be a strategic thinker and effective project manager;
• Have experience in event planning;
• Be detail-oriented and work well under pressure and tight deadlines;
• Possess knowledge of the policy issues facing America’s cities related to vacant properties, land use, and revitalization;
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Possess interpersonal skills that embody collaboration and a team-oriented approach; and
• Be willing to travel frequently.

REQUIRED

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in government, nonprofit management, or other closely related experience. Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in planning events.

PREFERRED

Master’s degree in urban studies, planning, policy, or related field.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The Center for Community Progress provides a highly competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and excellent employee benefits package.

The Organization

Founded in 1992 and celebrating 25 years of service, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF) has achieved steady growth through the years, awarding more than $200 million in grants; last year alone, FCCF raised more than $27 million. Fairfield is the most affluent county in Connecticut, but amidst abundant generational and entrepreneurial wealth, there is extreme poverty. The county has the largest gap in affordable housing in Connecticut, and significant numbers of families and children struggle at or below the poverty level. FCCF has a bold vision: to close the opportunity gap in Fairfield County. To do so, the Foundation will grow and partner over the next several years, by expanding its set of relationships, funds and communities in which it engages.

Position Overview

FCCF seeks a new Chief Revenue and Business Development Officer to drive new revenue opportunities, refine FCCF’s business model, lead strategic marketing, and continue the development of FCCF’s donor base and endowment. This position is the key revenue driver of the Foundation, responsible for both short-term and long-term revenue goals and over time, will diversify the Foundation’s resource base.

How To Apply

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation has exclusively retained The 360 Group of San Francisco to assist with this search. Please visit http://the360group.us/FCCF_CRBDO_PD.pdf to review the complete position description, including detailed application instructions. No calls, please. To be considered, The 360 Group must receive applications no later than 5:00pm Pacific time on January 2, 2018.

The Organization

The Organization

The Lemelson Foundation uses the power of invention to improve lives.

Established by prolific US inventor Jerome Lemelson and his wife Dorothy in the early 1990s, and guided today by the Lemelson family, we believe invention can solve many of the biggest economic and social challenges of our time. That’s why we work to strengthen the ecosystems where inventions can take shape, grow, and flourish. For more than two decades we have inspired young people from diverse backgrounds to tackle the world’s most daunting problems, advanced the field of invention education with a goal of reaching all children, and equipped entrepreneurs with the skills they need to start successful invention-based businesses. A private philanthropy, The Lemelson Foundation has investment assets of around $370 million and an annual budget of approximately $18 million. All told, we have provided over $200 million in grants and other investments to hundreds of organizations around the world.

Position Overview

The Position

A new role at the Foundation, the Senor Director of Strategy will serve as a champion of the Foundation’s five-year strategy, a thought partner to the Executive Director, and as a member of the senior leadership team. This role has a keen focus on strategy and its implementation as well as external advisory and partner relationship management. The successful candidate is a talented people leader whose broad sense of accomplishment and professional pride derives from helping others achieve their goals be they subordinates, peers, or superiors.

The Senior Director will support a team of program officers whose initiatives reflect the Foundation’s priority areas and span a range of issues and geographies. The following key responsibilities comprise the Senior Director’s role:

• Team, Strategic, and Operational Leadership
• Relationship Management
• Knowledge Management
• Advisory and Governance Processes Facilitation

The successful candidate is a confident, mature, and seasoned leader with strong interpersonal skills and the humility to set aside ego in favor of mission and team. S/he is adept at situationally balancing both leading and supporting. The Senior Director possesses sound consultative and advisory skills combined with excellent group facilitation skills. A person who leads through influence and is a natural collaborator will excel in this role as will an individual who approaches his/her work with clear-eyed objectivity and a calm demeanor.

View the full position profile here to learn more about the Lemelson Foundation, the ideal candidate, and desired qualifications.

How To Apply

To Be Considered

The Lemelson Foundation values diversity in all forms and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. A carefully crafted cover letter that articulates your interest in the position and fit for the role, along with a current resume, should be submitted for consideration through Waldron’s candidate web portal.

The Organization

About Johnson Family Foundation

The Johnson Family Foundation (JFF) was founded in 1990 by Thomas Phillips and Jane Moore Johnson in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Currently, JFF is based in New York City and represents family members throughout the country. Driven by philanthropic values, JFF actively engages the second and third generations of the family as trustees. Since its inception, JFF has awarded more than $46M in grants to organizations nationwide.

JFF supports the development of healthy, vibrant, and just communities where individuals, families, and the next generation of leaders will thrive. JFF reflects the distinct, but interconnected interests and passions of the Johnson family members who are engaged in philanthropic strategies that aim to improve the health of our environment, promote equality and social progress, and support education and youth.

JFF’s grant making is both place-based and national in scope. Family members advance their individual and collective philanthropic missions with a range of grant making and investment strategies, from community and movement-building to education and entrepreneurship.

To learn more, please visit http://www.jffnd.org/

Position Overview

The Johnson Family Foundation (JFF) seeks an Executive Director to develop, implement, and monitor the progress of the Foundation’s grantmaking strategies, with a focus on the key funding areas that are important to JFF. These include: social justice, LGBT rights, conservation, and entrepreneurship.

The Johnson Family Foundation (JFF) seeks an Executive Director to develop, implement, and monitor the progress of the Foundation’s grantmaking strategies, with a focus on the key funding areas that are important to JFF. These include: social justice, LGBT rights, conservation, and entrepreneurship.

The Opportunity

This role allows some flexibility and may be performed either full-time or, depending on the skill and experience of the Executive Director, in four days per week. Given the geographic disbursement of the Board of Trustees, the physical location of the Executive Director is subject to negotiation.

The Executive Director of JFF will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with family members to ensure their philanthropic initiatives are impactful, innovative, and successful.
• Integrating the individual initiatives into a coherent frame of Johnson family values and mission that evidence the family legacy and develop family members as philanthropic leaders. Central to this work is engaging family members across generations and stewarding new members to become engaged and enthusiastic trustees.
• Acting as a thought leader in JFF funding sectors, particularly around LGBT rights, social justice issues, and other areas of funding interest to trustees. Such roles will include but will not be limited to spearheading initiatives, attending conferences, and serving on boards.
• Refining and communicating a dynamic vision for JFF’s present and future, including next-generation philanthropic engagement.
• Overseeing all aspects of JFF’s back-office operations, including working with a range of collaborators and vendors. Tasks have in the past included coordinating meeting logistics, and compiling materials for board members.
• Fulfilling necessary administrative tasks as needed to head a lean Foundation.

Contact

Molly Brennan and Melissa Madzel of Koya Leadership Partners have been exclusively retained for this search.

Interested and qualified candidates may submit your materials here.

All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

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

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The Organization

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, a leading philanthropic institution helping communities create the conditions children need to thrive, is seeking nominations and applications for the position of Program Officer for Family Economic Security. Reporting to the Director of Family Economic Security, Jonathan Njus, the Program Officer will identify and nurture opportunities for affecting positive systemic change within communities, and executing programming efforts that are aligned with the organizational direction. S/he will join a team responsible for grantmaking nationally, specifically to advance key campaigns for Family Economic Security, including but not limited to, employment equity, workforce development, community development, and economic development.

Position Overview

The Program Officer will provide leadership and oversight for on-the-ground execution of program efforts. S/he will screen and recommend grants for funding; conduct site visits; and manage and monitor a portfolio of grants and collaborate with the other Foundation program staff to maintain an interdisciplinary approach to grantmaking. The Program Officer will maintain strong, authentic relationships with grant seekers and grantees, and act as a spokesperson for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, effectively communicating the Foundation’s goal of working with communities to improve the lives of their children.

The new Program Officer will bring deep experience partnering with national and local leaders to support workers as they build power in the workplace and within systems. Furthermore, s/he will lead efforts to build coalitions between nonprofits and employers who are committed to creating equitable and sustainable environments for low-wage workers, women, and persons of color. The new Program Officer should bring a critical awareness to the often adverse relationship between technology and the low-/midwage workforce. S/he will be guided by answering such questions as: How can we more effectively engage the private sector to support workers, families and communities? How can we utilize technology to better serve working families? How can we address persistent bias and discrimination in labor, capital and financial markets? How can we leverage grantmaking partnerships to promote income stability and workforce mobility for families, ensuring that all children thrive?

The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree and substantial work experience in fields related to Family Economic Security as well as a national network of contacts and a deep and comprehensive understanding of program design and development. S/he will have expertise and experience in economic development, job creation, workforce development, employer engagement, job quality, worker organizing, and labor policy. S/he will have the capacity, skill and passion to assume leadership and management of a large body of work.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be first and foremost committed to the Foundation’s mission and will have a current understanding of broad social-economic, systemic forces affecting the economic wellbeing of children, their families and their communities. S/he will be distinguished as a leader in the broad field of economic security, with a strong team orientation, a high tolerance for ambiguity, the ability to adapt quickly to change. S/he will also be a successful relationship builder in diverse cultural, social, and ethnic environments.

The ideal candidate will possess many, if not all, of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes and experiences:  Master’s degree and significant work experience (8-10 years) in fields relevant to the responsibilities outlined above, with strong networks and contacts, as well as a broad background with deep and comprehensive understanding of program design and development, systems, networking, and community change;

• Accurate and current knowledge about trends, movements, and policy development to stimulate appropriate programming directions and capitalize on emerging opportunities; an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to translate concept to action;
• Sound understanding of social justice and family economic security fields and theory, and the ability to develop program ideas and strategies and to communicate the conceptual framework for the programs effectively to grant-seekers and trustees;
• Knowledge of financial systems, capital markets, and economic mobility policy and practices that leverage diverse models, global perspectives, and effective strategies for economic security;
• Ability to forge public and private partnerships with corporations, nonprofits, governments and foundations;
• Expertise and sensitivity to low-income families and communities of color and experience working in diverse communities;
• Expertise in workforce and community development and the variety of philanthropic innovations [e.g., program-related investments (PRIs)];
• Comfort with and the ability to work effectively within communities, including appreciating historical contexts, discerning nuances of relationships and power dynamics, understanding racial/ethnic realities, and respecting community needs and desires;
• Strong relationship building and communication skills; the ability to have authentic dialogue around sensitive issues including funding priorities, WKKF expectations, and community concerns. Highly developed emotional intelligence and active listening skills, and the ability to use interpersonal and political skills in collaborative, diplomatic ways;
• Thorough knowledge and grasp of policy and systems change and the ability to identify and orchestrate the levers of change; sound judgment and the ability to make complex, multidimensional decisions based on both facts and experience;
• Excellent writing, editing, analytical, and oral communication skills including the ability to collect, review, synthesize, and present information and findings;
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines within designated timeframes, and demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and implementing goals and objectives. Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail with the ability to work both independently and collectively without close oversight, take initiative, and contribute ideas for enhancing impact;
• An optimistic outlook and the humor, integrity, and patience necessary to work within a transformative environment; and
• The ability and willingness to travel.

How To Apply

For more information about the W.K. Kellogg Foundation may be found at http://www.wkkf.org
The search is being led by Allison Kupfer Poteet and Erica Nicole Griffin of the national search firm NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), and where you learned of the position should be sent to: wkkf-fes@nonprofitprofessionals.com. In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are
encouraged
to apply.

The Organization

Launched in 2012, PropelNext draws on EMCF’s expertise in helping nonprofits improve and expand youth services. The comprehensive program, tested with 30 organizations, is grounded in research, refined by experience, and rooted in each organization’s strengths. The program delivers financial support, coaching and technical assistance, and a learning community of peers to build organizational capacity for strategic data-driven decision-making and increased impact.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of PropelNext, the Program Director will provide guidance, coordination, and oversight for delivery and refinement of the program, building on and innovating the existing model as part of a continuous improvement process. At this inflection point for the Foundation and program, the Program Director will help to define a sustainable program model for the future while continuing to manage and improve upon its current delivery. The Program Director will oversee the execution and delivery of PropelNext to ensure grantees have an exceptional experience and meet ambitious goals and benchmarks. Additionally, he/she/they will actualize the use of virtual learning strategies to enhance and extend grantee support during and after the grant period, including effective alumni engagement, peer networking, and shared learning. The Program Director will be responsible for leading delivery of a model capacity-building program that is elevating leading youth-serving organizations to better fulfill their missions and ultimately impact many more lives in the future.

The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience and be skilled at facilitating leadership development in the nonprofit sector, particularly in the area of youth development and in organizations facing significant change. He/she/they will be a strategic thinker with demonstrated problem-solving orientation and have successfully built programs with a focus on using data for learning and improvement. Experience designing and delivering virtual programming is desired and the ability to manage teams and multiple complex work streams is necessary. The ideal candidate is a rigorous thinker and seasoned relationship builder with exceptional skills in facilitating, coaching, influencing, listening, and integrating learning across diverse contexts and cultures. He/she/they will be energetic and flexible with an empathetic demeanor that is self-reflective, humble, responsive, and focused on the needs of grantees, as well as teammates and partners. The ideal candidate will be an effective change manager with experience supporting and leading teams in the context of ambiguity and continuous evolution, with an interest in mentoring and developing staff at all levels.

This search is being conducted by Allison Kupfer Poteet and Callie Carroll of Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group. Please find more information and application instructions at the end of this document.

For a detailed position description, please visit: https://nonprofitprofessionals.com/current-searches-all/emcf-pnpd.

For more information about the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation and PropelNext, please visit: www.emcf.org.

The Organization

A 2017 recipient of the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship is seeking a Chief Development Officer to support its effort to end global human trafficking.

Polaris is a leader in the fight to eradicate modern slavery. Named after the North Star that guided slaves to freedom in the U.S., Polaris acts as a catalyst to systematically disrupt the human trafficking networks that rob human beings of their lives and their freedom. By working with government leaders, the world’s leading technology corporations, and local partners, Polaris equips communities to identify, report, and prevent human trafficking in all its forms. Polaris’s partnerships employ a comprehensive model that puts victims at the center of all activities—from helping survivors of slavery to restore their freedom to preventing more victims to leveraging data and technology to aggressively pursue traffickers wherever they operate. A recipient of the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, Polaris has tripled in size over the last 4 years and committed itself to bring human trafficking to an end.

Position Overview

Like its anti-trafficking program, the development department at Polaris pursues a wide range of partnerships, ensuring that all available resources are marshaled in a fight for human freedom. Incorporating support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government grants, and operating on a $9M annual budget, Polaris is committed to effectively and efficiently utilizing every dollar it raises. Polaris has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, an achievement that only 4% of rated organizations reach, for 6 consecutive years in recognition of its fiscal responsibility.

Polaris is seeking a Chief Development Officer to provide comprehensive guidance and overall strategy to grow the organization’s donor base and increase revenue to help expand its mission and programs. Reporting to the CEO and serving as a member of Polaris’ Executive team, the CDO is a key strategic advisor and partner to the organization’s leaders and Board of Directors and an excellent manager to its 5-person development team. S/he is responsible for overseeing innovation and best practices in all aspects of Polaris’s four major development streams: foundations, corporations, individuals, and government agencies. The CDO will design and implement a comprehensive strategy to grow revenue across all of these streams and to sustainably reach a $15 million annual revenue goal over the next five to seven years.

The ideal Chief Development Officer will have:

· At least 10 years of progressively responsible development experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

· Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

· Track record of leading, managing, and integrating an ambitious, forward-thinking development program across multiple revenue streams.

· Extensive individual giving experience, including a sophisticated understanding of how to build an individual major donor pipeline.

· Outstanding major gift fundraising record in a complex non-profit environment, with a demonstrated ability to secure five- and six-figure gifts and to increase giving levels and revenue.

· Experience working with foundation and corporate partners, including identifying prospects, cultivating and stewarding relationships, and overseeing the development of proposals.

· Comfort with interacting and engaging a diverse set of stakeholders, including senior executives, staff, volunteers, all types of donors, and vendors.

· Demonstrated ability to build a well-supported, carefully nurtured, and high-performing team with diverse skill sets.

· Ability to effectively build strong relationship, both internally and externally, through strong interpersonal skills.