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The Organization

About the Meyer Foundation:

The Meyer Foundation invests in solutions that build an equitable Washington region in which economically vulnerable people thrive. The Foundation envisions a just, connected, and inclusive Greater Washington* community in which systemic racism and its consequences no longer exist. Over the past 75 years, building on the legacy of its founders Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer, the Foundation has been a leader in the Washington region, making philanthropic investments with a deep focus and expertise in non-profit capacity building.

As the Foundation assesses the current socioeconomic climate of the Greater Washington region and inequities that have long persisted in many communities, it recognizes that new strategies and ideas that more directly challenge the status quo are necessary. The Foundation is identifying ways to leverage all its assets—including capacity building, communications, convening power, and collective action—to tackle the root causes of longstanding inequity—namely, structural and systemic racism. The Meyer Foundation acknowledges that there are significant, interrelated challenges facing many residents in the region, and envisions solutions that go beyond the traditional bounds of philanthropy.

The Meyer Foundation focuses its efforts on the core programmatic goals of achieving racial equity in housing, jobs, education, and asset-building in the Greater Washington region. The Foundation’s work to examine and confront racism is evolving and will continue to take place at the programmatic level and throughout the organization as each aspect of the Foundation is explored for opportunities to achieve racial equity.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Nicky Goren, the Foundation seeks to identify leaders who can develop and implement solutions with racial justice and equity expertise and who can help lead the foundation through this time of change.

In 2016, the Meyer Foundation awarded nearly $7.2M across the Greater Washington region. Looking ahead, the Foundation will explore opportunities to more intentionally address the systems, practices, and norms that perpetuate poverty and systemic racism.

With a full staff of 18 people, all based in the Dupont Circle office, the Foundation is working to build a close-knit team culture. Each member of the Meyer Foundation team is committed to the work because of their dedication to addressing the community issues most pertinent to the Greater Washington region. The Foundation upholds its commitment to the professional and personal development of each person on staff and to valuing work/life balance for team members.

For more information about the Meyer Foundation, please visit meyerfoundation.org.

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* Greater Washington, DC region defined by the Foundation as: Washington, DC; Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, Maryland; Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William Counties, Virginia; the Cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park, Virginia

Position Overview

The Opportunity:

The Meyer Foundation seeks a visionary Vice President, Program and Community (“Vice President”) to serve as a critical leader in the Foundation during a period of organizational, programmatic, and culture change, providing oversight and management of all programmatic activities and ensuring alignment with Foundation goals and values.

The Vice President will bring leadership and strategic abilities that have been demonstrated through previous roles in philanthropy, including proven strengths in developing an effective strategy and managing a high-performing staff to advance racial equity internally and externally in an organization.

Reporting to the Foundation President and CEO, the Vice President will work in close collaboration with colleagues on the Senior Leadership Team, including the Vice President, Finance and Operations, the Senior Program Director, and the Senior Director, Strategy and Racial Equity.

The Vice President’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Ensure that Foundation goals are being met through the Foundation’s programmatic efforts, including grants, convening, capacity building, research, and evaluation

· Envision and implement a full array of program activities that go beyond traditional grantmaking to reflect the Foundation’s commitment to community engagement and racial justice

· Partner with the Foundation President and CEO, the Senior Program Director, and Program Directors in determining and implementing program strategy (initially leveraging the current strategic plan) and building the Foundation’s capacity as a thought partner, leader, and convener in the Greater Washington region

· Serve as a representative of the Foundation in the Greater Washington community and nationally; establish and maintain effective relationships on behalf of the Foundation

· Lead, motivate, and manage the Program Team, consisting of one Senior Director, three Program Directors, and two Program Assistants

· Contribute actively to the Senior Leadership Team to develop the Foundation’s entire staff

Candidate Profile:

Ideal candidates will be seasoned, collaborative, and communicative leaders who are steeped in racial equity and justice and have credible expertise in housing, education and employment, and/or asset-building. They will understand how to move a diverse range of stakeholders forward through clear communication, inspiration, and motivation. Successful candidates will also bring previous leadership experience in philanthropy, management skills that reflect the ability to lead and motivate a diverse and mission-driven team, and a deep belief in the power of grassroots movements to impact change for groups who are economically vulnerable.

Desired qualifications include the following:

Skills and Experiences

· Knowledge and expertise of the root causes of economic instability for individuals, families, and communities, as well as demonstrated professional experience and deep understanding in racial justice work

· Leadership and team management skills that guide staff to aim for excellence through active participation in a collaborative and team-oriented culture

· Track record of effectively building strategic alliances and partnerships on behalf of an organization

· Experience developing strategies and action plans that support a bold mission

· Strong project management skills; ability to drive simultaneous, complex projects to measurable success and to oversee a comprehensive team strategy

· Comfort navigating and serving as a leader in a time of organizational change

· An entrepreneurial approach to impact, including a demonstrated ability to forge dynamic partnerships and coalitions and to drive growth

· Understanding of grassroots and movement-building work

· Experience using external communications to engage communities and stakeholders in a mission

· Experience using quantitative and qualitative data/information to both tell a story and evaluate success

· At least seven years of senior management experience

· Connections in/understanding of the Greater Washington region is preferred, but not necessary

Personal Characteristics and Values 


· Creative, energetic, and optimistic approach to work and leadership

· Deep passion for and commitment to honest and candid conversations and self-reflection about race, racial justice, and equity

· Transparent, humble, and collaborative leadership style with Board, staff, grantees, and other stakeholders; ability to interact with empathy and a sense of humor

· Extremely high capacity to manage one’s own emotions and to identify the emotions of others in order to support staff and to facilitate challenging and courageous conversations about race/racism and other topics

· An open-minded listener who seeks and values a range of viewpoints but is also comfortable making a final decision

· Interest in contributing to a workplace that prizes optimistic spirit and fun

· An analytical thinker who can develop and apply strategy using a thoughtful and inclusive approach

· Enthusiasm for organizational change and patience to serve as a leader in the change process

· Ability to travel nationally approximately four times per year

Compensation:

The Meyer Foundation offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

How To Apply

Contact:

Molly Brennan and Melissa Madzel of Koya Leadership Partners have been exclusively retained for this search. To express your interest in this role, please submit your resume and a compelling cover letter here. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

The Meyer Foundation deeply values and is committed to the recruitment and retention of individuals of underrepresented backgrounds, including race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation. In that spirit, the Meyer Foundation strongly encourages and welcomes applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ applicants, and others that will contribute to staff diversity.

About Koya Leadership Partners:

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

The Organization

About the Meyer Foundation:

The Meyer Foundation invests in solutions that build an equitable Washington region in which economically vulnerable people thrive. The Foundation envisions a just, connected, and inclusive Greater Washington* community in which systemic racism and its consequences no longer exist. Over the past 75 years, building on the legacy of its founders Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer, the Foundation has been a leader in the Washington region, making philanthropic investments with a deep focus and expertise in non-profit capacity building.

As the Foundation assesses the current socioeconomic climate of the Greater Washington region and inequities that have long persisted in many communities, it recognizes that new strategies and ideas that more directly challenge the status quo are necessary. The Foundation is identifying ways to leverage all its assets—including capacity building, communications, convening power, and collective action—to tackle the root causes of longstanding inequity—namely, structural and systemic racism. The Meyer Foundation acknowledges that there are significant, interrelated challenges facing many residents in the region, and envisions solutions that go beyond the traditional bounds of philanthropy.

The Meyer Foundation focuses its efforts on the core programmatic goals of achieving racial equity in housing, jobs, education, and asset-building in the Greater Washington region. The Foundation’s work to examine and confront racism is evolving and will continue to take place at the programmatic level and throughout the organization as each aspect of the Foundation is explored for opportunities to achieve racial equity.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Nicky Goren, the Foundation seeks to identify leaders who can develop and implement solutions with racial justice and equity expertise and who can help lead the foundation through this time of change.

In 2016, the Meyer Foundation awarded nearly $7.2M across the Greater Washington region. Looking ahead, the Foundation will explore opportunities to more intentionally address the systems, practices, and norms that perpetuate poverty and systemic racism.

With a full staff of 18 people, all based in the Dupont Circle office, the Foundation is working to build a close-knit team culture. Each member of the Meyer Foundation team is committed to the work because of their dedication to addressing the community issues most pertinent to the Greater Washington region. The Foundation upholds its commitment to the professional and personal development of each person on staff and to valuing work/life balance for team members.

For more information about the Meyer Foundation, please visit meyerfoundation.org.

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* Greater Washington, DC region defined by the Foundation as: Washington, DC; Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, Maryland; Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William Counties, Virginia; the Cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park, Virginia

Position Overview

The Opportunity:

The Meyer Foundation is excited to create a new role for a Senior Director, Strategy and Racial Equity (“Senior Director”), who will partner closely with the Foundation President and CEO during a period of change for the Foundation. The Senior Director will work with the full staff to integrate racial equity and justice into all areas of the Foundation’s work, with specific responsibility for ensuring that the Foundation adheres to its strategy and maintains effective internal and external communications.

The Senior Director will serve as the primary internal resource on racial justice and equity, bringing expertise and fluency in this area. Such proficiency will support the entire staff and Board of the Foundation as they continue to build competency on these issues, and will contribute to the strengthening of the Foundation’s strategy, practices, communications, and policies.

Reporting to the Foundation President and CEO, the Senior Director will work in close collaboration with colleagues on the Senior Leadership Team, including the Vice President, Finance and Operations, the Senior Director for Programs, and the Vice President, Program and Community.

The Senior Director’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Creating and translating mission, vision, and strategy through implementation and evaluation to ensure alignment with the strategic plan

· Infuse knowledge and best practices related to racial equity across the Foundation in all programming, communications, internal culture-building, staff development, and business operations

· Serve as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team

· Act as a close advisor and thought partner to the President and CEO

· Develop and execute internal team-building and culture-building activities

· Oversee internal and external organizational communications, including management of the Communications Manager and external vendors

· Manage cross-organizational teams working on time-limited projects (e.g. developing a staff retreat or coordinating a community documentary-screening and conversation) and other special projects as needed

Candidate Profile:

This unique role requires a combination of skills grounded in organizational development, strategic communications, and knowledge management, in addition to fluency and expertise in racial equity concepts and practices. Ideal candidates will be natural problem-solvers in the workplace and will be able to engage comfortably with all staff to lead by influence rather than authority.

Desired qualifications include the following:

Skills and Experiences

· Deep knowledge with formal training in racial justice and equity and experience applying racial equity practices to organizational development and programs

· Track record of effectively developing and implementing strategic plans that support a bold mission within a small-to-medium organization

· Strong project management skills; ability to drive simultaneous, complex projects to measurable success and to align with the organizational strategy

· Experience managing and carrying out a strategic communications plan

· Experience using quantitative and qualitative data/information to both tell a story and evaluate success with varied audiences

· History of developing staff through coaching, facilitation, and team-building; previous work in leading organizational culture change

· Experience and familiarity working with organizations in transition; comfort navigating multifaceted organizational development needs

· At least five years of senior management experience

· Connections in/understanding of the Greater Washington region is preferred, but not necessary

Personal Characteristics and Values 


· Proven ability to listen, discern challenges, and identify solutions; seeks and values a range of viewpoints but is also comfortable making a final decision

· Partnership approach and ability to effectively work with different workstyles

· A consensus-builder and collaborator; ability to interact with empathy and a sense of humor

· Deep passion for and commitment to honest and candid conversations and self-reflection about race, racial justice, and social class

· Extremely high capacity to manage one’s own emotions and to identify the emotions of others in order to support staff; ability to facilitate challenging and courageous conversations about race/racism and other topics

· Creative, energetic, and optimistic approach to work and leadership

· An analytical thinker who can develop and apply strategy using a thoughtful and inclusive approach

· Enthusiasm for organizational change and patience to serve as a leader in the change process

· Interest in contributing to a workplace that prizes optimistic spirit and fun

Compensation:

The Meyer Foundation offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

How To Apply

Contact:

Molly Brennan and Melissa Madzel of Koya Leadership Partners have been exclusively retained for this search. To express your interest in this role, please submit your resume and a compelling cover letter here. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

The Meyer Foundation deeply values and is committed to the recruitment and retention of individuals of underrepresented backgrounds, including race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation. In that spirit, the Meyer Foundation strongly encourages and welcomes applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ applicants, and others that will contribute to staff diversity.

About Koya Leadership Partners:

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

The Organization

About the Meyer Foundation:

The Meyer Foundation invests in solutions that build an equitable Washington region in which economically vulnerable people thrive. The Foundation envisions a just, connected, and inclusive Greater Washington* community in which systemic racism and its consequences no longer exist. Over the past 75 years, building on the legacy of its founders Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer, the Foundation has been a leader in the Washington region, making philanthropic investments with a deep focus and expertise in non-profit capacity building.

As the Foundation assesses the current socioeconomic climate of the Greater Washington region and inequities that have long persisted in many communities, it recognizes that new strategies and ideas that more directly challenge the status quo are necessary. The Foundation is identifying ways to leverage all its assets—including capacity building, communications, convening power, and collective action—to tackle the root causes of longstanding inequity—namely, structural and systemic racism. The Meyer Foundation acknowledges that there are significant, interrelated challenges facing many residents in the region, and envisions solutions that go beyond the traditional bounds of philanthropy.

The Meyer Foundation focuses its efforts on the core programmatic goals of achieving racial equity in housing, jobs, education, and asset-building in the Greater Washington region. The Foundation’s work to examine and confront racism is evolving and will continue to take place at the programmatic level and throughout the organization as each aspect of the Foundation is explored for opportunities to achieve racial equity.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Nicky Goren, the Foundation seeks to identify leaders who can develop and implement solutions with racial justice and equity expertise and who can help lead the foundation through this time of change.

In 2016, the Meyer Foundation awarded nearly $7.2M across the Greater Washington region. Looking ahead, the Foundation will explore opportunities to more intentionally address the systems, practices, and norms that perpetuate poverty and systemic racism.

With a full staff of 18 people, all based in the Dupont Circle office, the Foundation is working to build a close-knit team culture. Each member of the Meyer Foundation team is committed to the work because of their dedication to addressing the community issues most pertinent to the Greater Washington region. The Foundation upholds its commitment to the professional and personal development of each person on staff and to valuing work/life balance for team members.

For more information about the Meyer Foundation, please visit meyerfoundation.org.

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* Greater Washington, DC region defined by the Foundation as: Washington, DC; Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, Maryland; Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William Counties, Virginia; the Cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park, Virginia

Position Overview

The Opportunities:

The Meyer Foundation seeks a new Program Director to oversee the Foundation’s engagement in the District of Columbia. This Program Director will be joining the Foundation at the same time as a peer Program Director for Northern Virginia.

Program Directors embed themselves in the nonprofit, civic, and business sectors to understand the challenges facing individuals and families. Program Directors build on their understanding of community issues and their expertise in the Meyer Foundation’s program areas to develop and implement portfolios and approaches. This work incorporates grantmaking and other Foundation strategies through the lens of racial equity, including systems change, and takes place in collaboration with Foundation colleagues.

Program Directors report to the Vice President, Program and Community and co-manage a Program Assistant who provides support to program activities.

Responsibilities for Program Directors include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Creating and managing a portfolio that deploys all of Meyer’s strategies, including grants, toward addressing inequities in housing, employment, education, and asset-building in the targeted geography

· Developing and managing a community-specific grant portfolio that addresses the Meyer Foundation’s goals in either Northern Virginia or Washington, DC, building on data/trends, knowledge gained through extensive community interactions, research, and analysis

· Representing the Meyer Foundation in the identified area at community events, meetings, and other functions

· Identifying and acting on opportunities to expand the Meyer Foundation’s work in advocacy, capacity-building, convening, and collective action in the target areas

· Collaborating extensively with Program colleagues to apply holistic and cross-issue expertise to the collective Meyer Foundation portfolio and to co-manage a Program Assistant

Candidate Profile:

Program Directors for the Meyer Foundation will bring first-hand experience as leaders in the communities impacted by the Foundation. They will bring experiences and skills that reflect deep knowledge of racial equity with creativity and enthusiasm for being part of a change and growth process in an organization.

Competitive candidates for the Program Director roles will currently hold or previously have held leadership roles in community-based and movement-building organizations or local government in Washington, DC. Experience in the philanthropy sector is not necessary.

Desired qualifications include the following:

Skills and Experiences

· Experience in one or more of the following issue areas: educational equity, workforce development, asset-building/wealth-creation, and grassroots community organizing

· Deep network in and understanding of the Greater Washington region, with specific focus on Washington, DC

· Experience addressing issues of systemic racism and its consequences on communities

· Expertise and credible track record as a movement-builder with understanding that making change requires a variety of approaches and partners that will shift over time

· Ability to create new programs and multi-stakeholder initiatives without a blueprint

· Written, presentation, and interpersonal communications skills that are clear, persuasive, and inspiring, with the ability to adapt styles for a variety of audiences

· Demonstrated experience building diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations or initiatives

· Experience managing one or more staff and leveraging the support of an administrative professional

· Strong project and budget management/analysis skills

· At least five years of senior management experience

Personal Characteristics and Values

· Personal commitment to improving Washington, DC and the broader community impacted by the Meyer Foundation

· Humility and accessibility to develop and maintain supportive relationships with grantees, applicants, community partners, and colleagues; ability to interact with empathy and a sense of humor

· Outstanding relationship-building skills with authentic interest in the people and issues in the identified communities

· Appreciation for and commitment to honest and candid conversations and self-reflection about race, racial justice, and social class

· Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

· Interest in contributing to a workplace that prizes optimistic spirit and fun

· Drive and energy for organizational change and the desire to be part of a rapidly evolving, entrepreneurial organizational culture

· An analytical thinker who can develop and apply strategy using a thoughtful and inclusive approach

· Availability/flexibility for occasional evening/weekend events

· Ability to travel nationally two to three times per year

Compensation:

The Meyer Foundation offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

How To Apply

Contact:

Molly Brennan and Melissa Madzel of Koya Leadership Partners have been exclusively retained for this search. To express your interest in this role, please submit your resume and a compelling cover letter through the following link: Program Director, Washington, DC Community.

All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

The Meyer Foundation deeply values and is committed to the recruitment and retention of individuals of underrepresented backgrounds, including gender, race, religion, and sexual orientation. In that spirit, the Meyer Foundation strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ applicants, and others that will contribute to staff diversity.

About Koya Leadership Partners:

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

The Organization

About the Meyer Foundation:

The Meyer Foundation invests in solutions that build an equitable Washington region in which economically vulnerable people thrive. The Foundation envisions a just, connected, and inclusive Greater Washington* community in which systemic racism and its consequences no longer exist. Over the past 75 years, building on the legacy of its founders Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer, the Foundation has been a leader in the Washington region, making philanthropic investments with a deep focus and expertise in non-profit capacity building.

As the Foundation assesses the current socioeconomic climate of the Greater Washington region and inequities that have long persisted in many communities, it recognizes that new strategies and ideas that more directly challenge the status quo are necessary. The Foundation is identifying ways to leverage all its assets—including capacity building, communications, convening power, and collective action—to tackle the root causes of longstanding inequity—namely, structural and systemic racism. The Meyer Foundation acknowledges that there are significant, interrelated challenges facing many residents in the region, and envisions solutions that go beyond the traditional bounds of philanthropy.

The Meyer Foundation focuses its efforts on the core programmatic goals of achieving racial equity in housing, jobs, education, and asset-building in the Greater Washington region. The Foundation’s work to examine and confront racism is evolving and will continue to take place at the programmatic level and throughout the organization as each aspect of the Foundation is explored for opportunities to achieve racial equity.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Nicky Goren, the Foundation seeks to identify leaders who can develop and implement solutions with racial justice and equity expertise and who can help lead the foundation through this time of change.

In 2016, the Meyer Foundation awarded nearly $7.2M across the Greater Washington region. Looking ahead, the Foundation will explore opportunities to more intentionally address the systems, practices, and norms that perpetuate poverty and systemic racism.

With a full staff of 18 people, all based in the Dupont Circle office, the Foundation is working to build a close-knit team culture. Each member of the Meyer Foundation team is committed to the work because of their dedication to addressing the community issues most pertinent to the Greater Washington region. The Foundation upholds its commitment to the professional and personal development of each person on staff and to valuing work/life balance for team members.

For more information about the Meyer Foundation, please visit meyerfoundation.org.

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* Greater Washington, DC region defined by the Foundation as: Washington, DC; Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, Maryland; Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William Counties, Virginia; the Cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park, Virginia

Position Overview

The Opportunities:

The Meyer Foundation seeks a new Program Director to oversee the Foundation’s engagement in Northern Virginia, with focus on Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William Counties; the Cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park. This Program Director will be joining the Foundation at the same time as a peer Program Director for Washington DC.

Program Directors embed themselves in the nonprofit, civic, and business sectors to understand the challenges facing individuals and families. Program Directors build on their understanding of community issues and their expertise in the Meyer Foundation’s program areas to develop and implement portfolios and approaches. This work incorporates grantmaking and other Foundation strategies through the lens of racial equity, including systems change, and takes place in collaboration with Foundation colleagues.

Program Directors report to the Vice President, Program and Community and co-manage a Program Assistant who provides support to program activities.

Responsibilities for Program Directors include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Creating and managing a portfolio that deploys all of Meyer’s strategies, including grants, toward addressing inequities in housing, employment, education, and asset-building in the targeted geography

· Developing and managing a community-specific grant portfolio that addresses the Meyer Foundation’s goals in either Northern Virginia or Washington, DC, building on data/trends, knowledge gained through extensive community interactions, research, and analysis

· Representing the Meyer Foundation in the identified area at community events, meetings, and other functions

· Identifying and acting on opportunities to expand the Meyer Foundation’s work in advocacy, capacity-building, convening, and collective action in the target areas

· Collaborating extensively with Program colleagues to apply holistic and cross-issue expertise to the collective Meyer Foundation portfolio and to co-manage a Program Assistant

Candidate Profile:

Program Directors for the Meyer Foundation will bring first-hand experience as leaders in the communities impacted by the Foundation. They will use their experiences and skills to become active grantmakers focused on racial equity with a keen eye for a full range of strategies that the Meyer Foundation can deploy to meet community needs and the Foundation’s programmatic goals.

Competitive candidates for the Program Director roles will currently hold or previously have held leadership roles in community-based and movement-building organizations or local government in Northern Virginia. Experience in the philanthropy sector is not necessary.

Desired qualifications include the following:

Skills and Experiences

· Experience in one or more of the following issue areas: educational equity, workforce development, asset-building/wealth-creation, and grassroots community organizing

· Deep network in and understanding of the Greater Washington region, with specific focus on Northern Virginia

· Experience addressing issues of systemic racism and its consequences on communities

· Expertise and credible track record as a movement-builder with understanding that making change requires a variety of approaches and partners that will shift over time

· Ability to create new programs and multi-stakeholder initiatives without a blueprint

· Written, presentation, and interpersonal communications skills that are clear, persuasive, and inspiring, with the ability to adapt styles for a variety of audiences

· Demonstrated experience building diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations or initiatives

· Experience managing one or more staff and leveraging the support of an administrative professional

· Strong project and budget management/analysis skills

· At least five years of senior management experience

Personal Characteristics and Values

· Personal commitment to improving Northern Virginia and the broader community impacted by the Meyer Foundation

· Humility and accessibility to develop and maintain supportive relationships with grantees, applicants, community partners, and colleagues; ability to interact with empathy and a sense of humor

· Outstanding relationship-building skills with authentic interest in the people and issues in the identified communities

· Appreciation for and commitment to honest and candid conversations and self-reflection about race, racial justice, and social class

· Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

· Interest in contributing to a workplace that prizes optimistic spirit and fun

· Drive and energy for organizational change and the desire to be part of a rapidly evolving, entrepreneurial organizational culture

· An analytical thinker who can develop and apply strategy using a thoughtful and inclusive approach

· Availability/flexibility for occasional evening/weekend events

· Ability to travel nationally two to three times per year

Compensation:

The Meyer Foundation offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

How To Apply

Contact:

Molly Brennan and Melissa Madzel of Koya Leadership Partners have been exclusively retained for this search. To express your interest in this role, please submit your resume and a compelling cover letter through the following link: Program Director, Virginia Community.

All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

The Meyer Foundation deeply values and is committed to the recruitment and retention of individuals of underrepresented backgrounds, including gender, race, religion, and sexual orientation. In that spirit, the Meyer Foundation strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ applicants, and others that will contribute to staff diversity.

About Koya Leadership Partners:

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

The Organization
Self-Help Federal Credit Union was chartered in 2008 to build a network of branches that serve working families and underserved communities. With 18 branches in California, 9 branches in Illinois, 2 branches in Florida, and 1 branch in Wisconsin, approximately $950 million in assets, and serving more than 80,000 members, Self-Help Federal is one of the fastest-growing low-income designated credit unions in the country. It is part of the national Self-Help family of non-profit organizations whose collective mission is to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity for all. For 37 years, the Center for Community Self-Help and its affiliates have provided $7.6 billion in financing to help over 137,000 low-wealth borrowers buy homes, start and build businesses, and strengthen community resources. For more information, go to www.self-helpfcu.org and www.self-help.org.

Position Overview
Self-Help Federal Credit Union seeks a proven leader with a deep commitment to social and economic justice, a preference for a diverse and collaborative workplace, and experience in credit unions, banking, lending, and/or other community development operations. Self-Help Federal, a leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) has been expanding rapidly, both in California and nationally. Its management structure is also evolving as part of the larger Self-Help family of organizations based in Durham, NC. The Senior Vice-President will manage a group of the organization’s California-based Team Leaders, and as part of the SHFCU Leadership Caucus participate in leading the organization’s growth and development. Based on a candidate’s experience, the functional areas the SVP will oversee is flexible within the breadth of our operations – from lending, branch operations and remote banking services to support functions like compliance, operations training, IT, HR, marketing and communications. The position will be based at one of Self-Help’s California locations.

Responsibilities

·Lead, coach and supervise Team Leaders and assigned teams, with a focus on staff development and driving performance.

· Drive goal setting, outcome accountability, performance management, and budgetary oversight for assigned teams.

· With others, effectively coordinate resources across teams.

· Ensure strong internal and external customer service and support from assigned teams, working with leaders across the organization to ensure effective collaboration across teams.

· Communicate and model behavior in order to promote mission and culture alignment, drive goals and policies, and effectively address areas of concern and conflict.

· Evaluate and manage risk within assigned teams, facilitating solutions to increase effectiveness and mitigate organizational risk.

· Help to develop and implement organizational strategy, including growth and innovation.

· Provide leadership and expertise on special projects as requested.

Desired Qualifications

· At least fifteen years of relevant experience (at least 10+ management) with a financial institution or comparable organization, with a preference for experience within Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)

· Demonstrated track record in providing strategic leadership to an organization or business unit and driving strong results

· Sincere commitment to staff development and active management of staff and business units

· Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

· Sensitivity to issues of low-wealth borrowers and communities, and a desire to work in a racially and socially diverse organization

· Exhibits the following Self-Help leadership competencies:

· Mission, culture and core values fit

· High Emotional Intelligence: team and people skills, self-awareness, etc.

· Relevant technical and strategic skills and problem solving capability

· Cultural competence and inclusion

· Persuasion and negotiation skills

· Undergraduate degree preferred; MBA or graduate degree in another related field is a plus. Neither is required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Close vision is required.

· Employee is regularly required to: sit; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

· Employee is frequently required to type and use a keyboard.

· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

The Organization

n organization that has been winning legal fights for women’s rights for more than 40 years is seeking a Senior Vice President of External Affairs to help meet the new legal challenges women face in the 21st century.

The National Women’s Law Center has been on the frontlines of nearly every major advance for women and families for more than 45 years. Its work depends on generous donors who contribute funds, knowledgeable professionals who donate their expertise, and visible supporters who amplify messaging to marshal public support. The Center secured over $13.7 million in contributions and grants, including $2.5 million of donated services, for the year ending June 30, 2017; ran press relations that secured visibility in the New York Times, CNN, The Guardian, NPR, Vogue, and The Washington Post, among other major media outlets, and waged successful grassroots and digital campaigns.

Today the Center is seeking a Senior Vice President of External Affairs to grow the Center’s profile and expand individual engagement with the organization by sharply defining the Center’s national brand, broadening its visibility, and attracting significant support and resources to advance its strategic goals.

Reporting to the COO and Chief of Staff, the SVP will oversee the Vice President of Communications and the Vice President of Development and the integration of their departments’ public-facing and individual engagement and will lead efforts to assess, design, and develop the infrastructure for a best-in-class integrated external affairs division. With oversight of annual and major giving from all constituencies as well as art production, supporter engagement, digital campaigns, and media relations, the SVP will ensure that the departments are designed and empowered to execute smart collaborative outreach and engagement initiatives, building a broad base of support for a mission with high-stakes impact on millions of women and their families. The SVP also will expand broad cross-organizational external affairs efforts, such as developing a stronger grasstops program.

Position Overview

The ideal Senior Vice President of External Affairs will have:

• At least 10 years senior leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a development role; experience working with legal scholars or attorneys is desirable.

• Outstanding major gift and planned gift fundraising record in a complex non-profit environment, with a sophisticated understanding of how to build an individual major donor pipeline, secure 6-and 7-figure gifts and to increase giving levels and revenue.

• Experience working with foundations, including identifying prospects, cultivating and stewarding relationships, and overseeing the development of proposals.

• Demonstrated ability to steer the development of an organizational brand and identity.

• Record of successful partnership with a CEO and Board of Directors.

• Demonstrated ability to build a well-supported, carefully nurtured, and high-performing team.

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree preferred.

The Organization

Group Health Foundation, a new, groundbreaking 501(c)(4) philanthropic organization committed to shaping and advancing the work of improving health and health equity in the State of Washington, seeks a President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With an unwavering commitment to equity, Group Health Foundation’s approach to philanthropy will recognize the expertise and wisdom that communities bring and the importance of the social determinants of health in identifying solutions that will foster healthy communities throughout the rural, urban, and politically and culturally diverse landscape of Washington state.

Position Overview

This moment of opportunity requires an inspirational leader with an exceptional combination of qualities, skills, and experiences: a passion for and demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion, a sophisticated understanding of executive leadership in an entrepreneurial setting, a vision for the role philanthropy can play in systems change, and proven success convening a broad set of communities to authentically and effectively inform strategy and achievable measures of impact.

Fueled by Group Health Cooperative’s legacy and over $1.7 billion in funds resulting from the acquisition of the Cooperative by Kaiser Permanente, this new health foundation has a remarkable opportunity to transform health policies and practices that advance community aspirations for a vibrant and healthy future.

Group Health Foundation’s first successful step was the thoughtful planning and recruitment of a strong and diverse Board of Directors who bring deep content expertise and provide a rich set of perspectives in community and organizational leadership. This highly engaged and committed board seeks to create an innovative and impactful vision and strategy in partnership with the new CEO.

The new CEO will work with the Board of Directors to further articulate the Foundation’s strategic direction, continue to build the leadership team, and launch the Foundation’s community engagement work across the state during the first year of their tenure. The CEO will lead with the organization’s values and will forge strong and trusting relationships with communities and stakeholders to help guide the development and execution of the future programming strategy. The CEO will have the unique opportunity to leverage a philanthropic, policy, and advocacy agenda that positions the Foundation to become a powerful catalyst for positive and systemic change.

How To Apply

This search is being conducted by Katherine Jacobs, Allison Kupfer Poteet, Carolyn Ho, and Makeba Greene of the search firm, NPAG. Please visit: http://nonprofitprofessionals.com/job/ghf-ceo/ to read the full position description.

Applications, nominations, and inquiries should be sent to ghf-ceo@nonprofitprofessionals.com.

Founded in 2002, The Libra Foundation is a family foundation that has been based in Chicago, and is now moving its headquarters to San Francisco. Over the past 14 years, The Libra Foundation has done significant grantmaking in progressive causes and movements, with a multi-generational family being closely involved with the Foundation, setting its strategy and interacting with many of the Foundation’s grantee partners. The Libra Foundation funds social and economic justice organizations that integrate human rights into their work, supporting national organizations and local and regional groups on matters of national significance.

Position Overview

The Knowledge and Grants Manager will be a thoughtful, engaged contributor to The Libra Foundation’s growing team, reporting to the Executive Director. Overall, the Knowledge and Grants Manager will possess extensive experience with the grantmaking cycle as well as design and implementation of digital information systems. One of the Foundation’s key goals is to use knowledge from grantees to inform strategy and grantmaking to advance work on the Foundation’s program areas.

How To Apply

The Libra Foundation has exclusively retained The 360 Group of San Francisco to assist with this search. Please visit http://the360group.us/TLF_KGM_PD.pdf to review the complete position description, including detailed application instructions. No calls, please. To be considered, The 360 Group urges interested candidates to apply as soon as possible; applications submitted before 5:00pm Pacific time on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 will receive priority consideration.

Global Greengrants Fund is a Boulder, Colorado-based public charity that mobilizes resources to communities worldwide to protect our shared planet and work toward an equitable world. We believe solutions to environmental harm and social injustice come from the people whose lives are most impacted. Every day, our global community of people on the front lines and donors comes together to support people to protect their ways of life and our planet. Because when local people have a say in the health of their food, water, and resources, they are forces for change. Since our founding nearly 25 years ago, we have made more than 11,000 grants in 168 countries, mobilizing more than $71 million to support the work of local groups.

Position Overview

The Director of Development is responsible for executing a high-level strategy to build diverse, consistent funding to support Global Greengrants’ mission and impact. Working closely with the VP of External Relations, the Director of Development helps set strategic goals and identify funding plans to support them. S/he supervises the Deputy Director of Development, Major Gifts Officer, and Development Database Associate, and oversees day-to-day fundraising operations toward a goal of $12M annually. The benefits of this role include unlocking the potential of the team to fearlessly build relationships and secure gifts that support the vision of the organization. A culture-creator, the person in this role is results driven; believes in the power of creating environments where people can thrive; brings confidence, enthusiasm, and exceptional communication to everything he/she does; and has a demonstrated track-record managing a successful, high-octane fundraising team. The person in this position is a member of the Development and Communications team, and reports to the VP of External Relations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and drive forward the day-to-day operations of the team, ensuring alignment on priorities and next steps;
• Manage and grow the capacity of the development team; provide direction and oversight of prospect strategies, annual fund campaigns, grant submissions, stewardship, and budget development.
• Help design and deliver on a reliable, yearly and multi-year funding strategy to support the organization’s strategic goals
• Supervise the Deputy Director of Development, Major Gifts Officer and Development Database Associate
• Identify, build, and maintain relationships with key partners and supporters, including prospects and multi-year partnerships
• Coordinate with the VP of External Relations to ensure clarity of message and fundraising strategy, the VP of Program to ensure coordination with specific programmatic initiatives, and the CFO to ensure strong cash-flow to meet yearly organizational priorities
• Leverage and engage the President, Program team, Board of Directors, and global network in relationship and partnership development
• Represent the organization externally at conferences and events

Accountability

• Motivates the team toward results and develops new, creative strategies to keep pushing us forward. Doesn’t just manage the team, but is responsible for its success in raising $12M annually.
• Personally responsible for approximately $2M in revenue per fiscal year.
• Develops new networks, strategies for reaching new prospects, and grow relationships for the benefit of Global Greengrants
• Participates in the creation of reasonable financial goals for donors, based on the donor’s passions and giving capacity
• Creates timely reports that reflect portfolio and performance
• Maintains a positive and constructive attitude while solving problems

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree
• Seven to 10 years of experience in a combination of foundation and/or major gifts fundraising (1×1 asks)
• Demonstrated experience managing a fundraising team
• Intentional, genuine relationship builder
• Superior strategic acumen, organization, communication, social, and writing skills
• Ability to travel domestically, and potentially internationally
• A deep commitment to and ability to uphold Global Greengrants’ mission, vision, and values
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Raiser’s Edge or other customer management systems
• Experience with the For Impact fundraising model, preferred
• Previous work experience at an environmental or social justice nonprofit, preferred

How To Apply

This is a full time exempt position that reports to the VP of External Relations. Global Greengrants Fund’s benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement plan, and flex plan.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to julia@greengrants.org. Applications will be accepted until November 15, or until position is filled. In the subject line of the email, please include “Director of Development” and how you learned about the position. No phone calls, please.

Global Greengrants Fund is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Organization:

At the Greater New Orleans Foundation, we look to create a resilient, sustainable, vibrant community in which individuals and families flourish and the special character of our region is preserved, celebrated, and supported.

Recognizing that New Orleans is more than a city—it is an interconnected region—we serve the surrounding parishes of Assumption, Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, and Washington.

Like other community foundations, the Greater New Orleans Foundation serves both donors and recipients–linking philanthropists with the needs and aspirations of the greater community. We pull together people, ideas, and resources; we serve as a champion of civil society and civil solutions; and we help the effectiveness of nonprofit leaders and organizations.

By partnering with donors, we help them achieve their charitable goals–whether that means starting a fund, creating an endowment, leaving a legacy, or just making a gift.

Position Summary:

The Greater New Orleans Foundation seeks a Vice President for Communications and Public Affairs to develop and implement marketing and communications programs and systems to support the strategic direction of the Greater New Orleans Foundation. Develop and implement Foundation’s public affairs, public policy and government relations strategies—especially regarding the Foundation’s civic leadership initiatives.  Oversee the Foundation’s community relations and public relations strategies.  Oversee the Foundation’s GiveNOLA Day initiative.  Develop all collateral materials and partner with the management team and the Board of Directors to ensure the best possible service and most effective communications to the Foundation’s constituents, both internal and external, utilizing all platforms including digital and social media.

Essential Functions:

Develop marketing and communications plans in support of organizational strategy and objectives, especially donor relations and civic leadership initiatives;

• Direct implementation and execution of marketing and communications policies and practices, including both internal and external communications;

• Manage marketing services activities including development and distribution of all Greater New Orleans Foundation literature and collateral, including the website, annual report, social media, digital content, newsletters, and all donor relations materials;

• Develop the public relations strategy for the distribution and promotion of the Foundation’s civic leadership, research and public policy initiatives and actively participate in the design and development of these initiatives;

• Direct, implement and oversee the Foundation’s media relations;

• Help develop, implement, and oversee the Foundation’s government relations work;

• Manage the development and distribution of columns, speeches, op-eds, letters to the editor, etc. on behalf of the Foundation and its officers;

• Ensure that communications strategies are coordinated and in support of donor relations, program, organizational effectiveness, and administration and finance departments;

• Create and meet organizational expenditure and budget requirements in coordination with the President and Vice President for Finance and Administration;

• Direct, implement and oversee the GiveNOLA Day initiative;

• Direct, implement and oversee the annual meeting and all other special events;

• Provide leadership in the development of joint ventures, affiliations and partnership arrangements;

• Oversee Foundation’s overall community relations;

• Build, develop and manage marketing and communications staff and contractors capable of carrying out needed marketing and communication strategies.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree plus work experience in liberal arts, communications, marketing, public policy, government relations or related field

• Extensive marketing, communications, public policy or governmental affairs, or journalism experience is expected

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated record of success in communications and marketing, including digital and social media;

• Solid understanding of public and governmental affairs strategies;

• Excellent and persuasive oral and written communications skills;

• Ability to build an effective communication/marketing team of staff and contractors and to work collaboratively with colleagues on the senior management team and all areas of the Foundation;

• Strategic analysis and problem resolution;

• Ability to work under the pressure of tight deadlines;

• Ability to make decisions about how to manage and organize own workload;

• Flexibility to respond to unanticipated challenges and opportunities;

• Participative work style; ability to receive feedback;

• Mature interpersonal style, ability to work well with a diverse range of people.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should email or mail a hard copy of the following:

1. a cover letter;

2. a resume;

3. three (3) references to:

Ms. Sandra Lilly, Office Manager

Greater New Orleans Foundation

919 St. Charles Avenue

New Orleans, LA 70130

sandra@gnof.org

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT RESUME:  November 21, 2017 or until position is filled.