Author: Job Poster Account

The Organization

Wheat Ridge Ministries (wheatridge.org) now invites nominations and applications for the position of Philanthropic Advisor. This position at Wheat Ridge represents a vital member of our Advancement team. Wheat Ridge Ministries is a fundraising grant maker, and the Philanthropic Advisor is responsible for creating key partnerships with donors who seek to utilize their philanthropic resources to make an impact on our nation’s most pressing issues, in communities across the country. This person will cultivate, solicit, and steward individuals for outright cash and planned gift commitments. Under the leadership of President Paul Miles, Wheat Ridge is repositioning itself for unbounded donor growth, where the successful candidate will thrive in a goal-oriented and team-focused environment.

Position Overview

Job Description

The position calls for a proven track record of personal solicitation experience, strong written and verbal skills, the ability to plan strategic moves with prospect management, and a strong appreciation for the merits of Wheat Ridge Ministries’ history and Christian heritage. Travel is required.

• Conduct 125 personal visits each year with gift prospects for the purposes of prospect identification, cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation.
• Effectively manage approximately 175 donor prospects through personal visits, correspondence, electronic, and telephonic communication.
• Utilize strong strategic planning skills to develop, implement, and track cultivation and solicitation plans for individual prospects.
• Assist the vice president for advancement in providing support for the president in the cultivation and solicitation of major and planned gifts.
• Possess a detailed understanding of Wheat Ridge’s key fundraising priorities and have the ability to articulate these in both written and verbal terms.
• Have a general understanding of commonly used planned gift vehicles.
• Display in word and action the highest possible ethical standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills
• The position calls for a proven track record of personal solicitation experience, strong written and verbal skills.
• The ability to plan strategic moves with prospect management.
• Travel is required.

Required Experience
• Bachelors Degree required
• This position requires a minimum of three years of progressive development office experience with a proven track record of meeting established goals and effectively soliciting gifts.

Job Location
Candidates who reside in the Chicago, Illinois, area are preferred. However, a remote working opportunity is available for qualified candidates in the St. Louis, Missouri, or Milwaukee, Wisconsin, areas.

Position Type
This is a full-time, salaried position, offering a competitive salary and full benefits.

The Organization

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the region’s largest grantmaker and permanent charitable endowment, is seeking a qualified candidate for Vice President for Finance and Operations. The Community Foundation’s mission is to create positive and sustainable change in Greater New Haven by increasing the amount of and enhancing the impact of community philanthropy.

Position Overview

Title: Vice President for Finance and Operations

Department: Finance, Investments, Administration and Technology

Reports to: SVP for Investments & CFO and supports SVP for Planning and Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt

Title: Vice President for Finance and Operations

Department: Finance, Investments, Administration and Technology

Reports to: SVP for Investments & CFO and supports SVP for Planning and Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION:

The Vice President for Finance and Operations is a member of the Senior Management Team and is responsible for providing effective leadership by developing a broad and deep knowledge of all finance, operations and programs in order to identify opportunities for The Foundation to leverage strengths, take advantage of new opportunities and address organizational challenges. The position oversees the reporting of combined and affiliate financial statements and assures efficiency and integrity in the management of information systems and business operations (internal and external). This is achieved through ongoing assessments, business planning and structured evaluations of progress and accomplishments. The Vice President for Finance and Operations provides support and input for all Foundation strategic plan implementation processes and supports senior leadership as they implement, track and evaluate the strategic plan and annual operations.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Finance and Accounting

• Oversees the planning, implementation and management of all financial activities of The Foundation and its affiliates and ensures that The Foundation complies with all legal requirements, accepted standards and internal policies.
• Evaluates and develops internal controls for key processes to increase efficiency and ensure accuracy of financial information.
• Oversees preparation of regular financial reports and performs analysis on trends to inform management reporting; oversees preparation of annual operating budget.
• Oversees financial transactions and increases the efficiency of daily operational processes related to cash receipts and disbursements; manages annual financial audit.
• Supervises finance, accounting and MIS teams.

Operations

• Working with senior leadership, evaluates and enhances operational processes and identifies appropriate staffing to support systems change.
• Supports the development, implementation and evaluation of the annual operating plan that complements annual budgeting.
• Develops regular reporting and analysis, including key metrics reports, and conducts ad hoc analysis as required.
• Oversees The Foundation’s information technology and data management systems to support day-to-day operations, minimize risk and plan for future needs.
• Manages the maintenance and security of The Foundation’s facilities and leads the development of capital improvement plans.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Seven to ten years in an executive level position with experience in and knowledge of nonprofits or foundations and their accounting systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field required. Master’s degree in business or finance or Certification as a Public Accountant preferred.
• Experience with financial accounting systems and all Microsoft® Office applications.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing successful organizational development and improvement programs and operating plans.
• Demonstrated accomplishment in management and supervision; ability to build effective teams of colleagues above, across and below within The Foundation; knowledge of systems theory and organizational behavior.
• Demonstrated ability to assess issues and delegate assignments in a timely manner and deliver resolutions.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, including follow-through and problem solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.

The Organization

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the region’s largest grantmaker and permanent charitable endowment, is seeking a qualified candidate for Vice President for Development. The Community Foundation’s mission is to create positive and sustainable change in Greater New Haven by increasing the amount of and enhancing the impact of community philanthropy. The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the region’s largest grantmaker and permanent charitable endowment, is seeking a qualified candidate for Vice President for Development. The Community Foundation’s mission is to create positive and sustainable change in Greater New Haven by increasing the amount of and enhancing the impact of community philanthropy.

Position Overview

Title: Vice President for Development

Department: Development and Donor Services

Reports to: Senior Vice President for Development and Donor Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION:

The Vice President for Development is a member of the Senior Management Team and is responsible for leading, planning and implementing all aspects of a comprehensive and ongoing development program with an emphasis on major gifts, endowment and planned giving. S/he will be a strategic, dynamic and collaborative professional who possesses outstanding organization, communication, fund development, supervisory and management skills.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of accomplishment with a combination of development, donor relations, professional advisor outreach, stewardship and leadership experience and success. We are a looking for a seasoned development professional who would work in close collaboration with colleagues on achieving The Foundation’s mission.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Ensures The Foundation’s mission is clearly articulated to current and potential donors to assure institutional integrity and donor intent.

· Demonstrates a full range of development skills including prospect research, solicitation and donor stewardship, with a focus on major and planned gifts.

· Manages a broad portfolio of major gift prospects, donors, and professional advisors through the entire cycle of development – from research and identification through cultivation, solicitation, closure, and stewardship.

· Delivers outstanding results with respect to major gift solicitations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degree or CAP designation preferred.

· Minimum 10 years of experience in major donor and gift solicitation, or an equivalent combination of related experience.

· Community Foundation knowledge a plus.

· Demonstrated accomplishment in the acquisition of major gifts.

· Experience with philanthropy in estate planning.

· High touch leadership style that inspires and sustains relationships.

The Organization

The William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund is a family foundation founded in 1946 by Archibald Graustein (father of current trustee Bill Graustein) to honor the memory of his brother, William Caspar Graustein, and to support the kind of institutions that made it possible for his immigrant family to thrive within the United States. Archibald believed that academic accomplishment could benefit individuals and society as a whole.

In 2015, the trustees of the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund adopted a new mission “to achieve equity in education by working with those affected and inspiring all to end racism and poverty.” With a staff of 11, annual grantmaking of approximately $5 million, and governed by an eight-member board of trustees, adoption of this mission asserts a need for the staff and trustees to do our work with sensitivity to the challenges and contradictions of promoting equity while being responsible for the deployment of vast resources and influences as a philanthropic organization.

Position Overview

Building on a solid foundation, the Director is a newly created position that will set strategic direction and lead implementation of the equity in education strategy. The Director will monitor results, propose strategic adjustments to improve outcomes, and engage the foundation’s leadership on the progress and evolution of the strategy. The Director will guide a collaborative team working with the following initial strategic approaches:

• Build assets within children’s homes, schools, neighborhoods, and society to reverse the effects of structural racism and poverty;
• Invest in a small number of highly distressed neighborhoods as the center of our work against poverty and racism;
• Support people most affected, especially parents, to navigate and change the barriers they see”;
• Promote greater awareness and understanding of the disparities resulting from structural racism, the effects of poverty and the intersection of the two;
• Encourage healing in our society by supporting dialogue, action, policies and procedures that advance racial and economic equity.

As we seek to grow the foundation’s impact and capitalize on momentum around equity in education, the Director will also play a key role as a spokesperson for the equity in education strategy. The Director will strengthen the foundation’s footing as a thought leader around this approach and develop key partnerships and co-funding relationships to advance the work.

The complete position description and candidate application information for interested candidates may be found here.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant professional experience working on education issues in an educational, community leadership, foundation, management, policy, or research role, or in a consulting practice.

• Master’s degree applicable to education issues or work experience equivalent is required. Conversational Spanish a plus but not required.

The Organization

ClimateWorks Foundation is a groundbreaking nonprofit organization working in partnership with a global network of philanthropic donors and investors who are committed to building a low carbon-society. Climate change is an urgent global challenge that requires the immediate, widespread, and continued adoption of effective climate, energy, and land use policies. ClimateWorks develops strategies, awards grants, and mobilizes philanthropy globally to address climate change by advancing public policy, inspiring the private sector, and strengthening public support for a low-carbon future. Founded in 2008, ClimateWorks and its partners support policies in the geographic regions and economic sectors that have the greatest potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

To marshal the talent and capacity required to support sophisticated donors and tackle one of the world’s toughest challenges, ClimateWorks collaborates closely with a global network of partners, including regional grant-making institutions operating in China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Latin America, and the United States. Together, they help direct philanthropic resources to a portfolio of strategies that result in real-world outcomes and offer gigatonne-scale reductions of the pollutants that drive climate change. ClimateWorks supports public policies that prevent dangerous climate change and promote global prosperity.

Transitioning to a low-carbon society becomes more urgent with each passing day. To meet this challenge, ClimateWorks is dedicated to serving the field and attracting additional philanthropic resources. ClimateWorks believes that more resources, coupled with better coordination, will hasten society’s transition to a low-carbon future. ClimateWorks and its partners embrace this challenge in pursuit of a shared vision: a safe climate system, affordable clean energy, thriving economies, clean air and water, and healthy forests and ecosystems.

For more information, visit www.climateworks.org.

Position Overview

About the Buildings and Industry Portfolio

ClimateWorks’ Buildings and Industry Portfolio promotes clean and efficient energy in these sectors utilizing a range of strategies to advance public policy, engage the private sector, and inform consumers about the benefits of clean, efficient energy. The portfolio has achieved a high level of success allowing it to expand from it’s original energy efficiency focus to also include zero-carbon buildings, breakthroughs in energy productivity (i.e. fuel switching, storage, and clean power), sustainable supply chains and concepts of the circular economy such as dematerialization, product substitution and the sharing economy. For more information about the Buildings and Industry Portfolio, please see www.climateworks.org/portfolios/energy-efficiency.

Associate Director, Buildings and Industry

ClimateWorks is looking for an Associate Director for its Buildings and Industry Portfolio, to provide strategic advice and day-to-day management of a range of exciting initiatives, both global and regional, covering decarbonization in buildings and industry. The portfolio works with various foundations and supports multiple grants for work based in the United States, China, India, Europe, and Brazil, as well as grants with a global scope. The major focus of the portfolio is on policy change and/or engaging business leadership to implement strategies, which will benefit both the economy and society.

The Associate Director, Buildings and Industry will consult with a wide range of global experts, partners, and collaborators to identify areas of focus, investigate and analyze appropriate options, and objectively evaluate the development and execution of decarbonization strategies. A receptive, open-minded individual, s/he must have the experience, the credibility, and the practical business sense to ensure high-quality, relevant thinking and outputs supported by data, and be able to present convincing analyses and strategies to funders, collaborators, and other stakeholders. The ability to effectively interact at the highest levels with government officials, policy makers, and the business community, is of great importance.

The successful candidate will have relevant domain knowledge and exceptional strategic, collaboration, and communication skills. S/he will have an entrepreneurial spirit, a hands-on, team-oriented approach, and a true passion for promoting energy efficiency strategies that measurably influence outcomes on a global basis. The Associate Director will report directly to the Director, Buildings and Industry/Executive Director, Kigali Cooling Efficiency Program, and will manage two direct reports.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Associate Director, Buildings and Industry will perform the following and other duties as assigned:

• Develop, implement, and oversee the day-to-day needs for the program’s portfolio of strategies and grants.
• Represent ClimateWorks globally by actively attending appropriate meetings or workshops to establish and cultivate productive relationships with internal and external sector experts, partners, policy-makers, and funders.
• Work in deep collaboration with the funding partners to constructively explore, develop, fund and implement decarbonization strategies which challenge conventional wisdom
• Articulate strong, clear, and innovative decarbonization solutions to the buildings and industry sectors on a global basis.
• Provide appropriate support to relevant funders and funder groups.
• Develop credible and compelling investment recommendations, including which organizations to fund, on a global basis.
• Manage a variety of projects contributing to strategy, budgeting, planning, reporting, performance management, and grants.
• Work on short term and ongoing projects with a variety of teams internally (i.e. the Programs, Communications, External Affairs, and Research and Finance teams), as well as externally, strategically utilizing its partner foundations.
• Administer grants, and manage grantee relationships as needed.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:

• 10+ years’ experience in a relevant field
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; advanced degree is preferred
• Substantial knowledge of buildings and industry issues, spanning some or all of Brazil, China, Europe, India, and the United States, as well as a solid global perspective of other nation’s building and industry sectors
• Knowledge of, and experience working with, relevant, international stakeholder communities – experts, policy makers, funders, etc.
• Demonstrated strategic use of relationship networks and building effective coalitions to move an agenda forward
• Intellectually agile – thinks across disciplines, cultures, and scenarios and can conceptualize both problems and solutions
• A global outlook and the sensibility to empathize with, and adjust to, different cultures
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain strong productive relationships across different constituencies
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to make arguments in a clear and compelling manner, exudes passion and energy, and motivates others to pursue a common objective
• Ability to generate innovative strategies and/or approaches to address and persuade constituencies with varying interests and objectives
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including, at a minimum, annual visits to China, India, Brazil, Europe, as well as various locations within the United States as needed

Compensation and Location

This position is initially funded for a period of two years with the possibility of an extension, pending the assessment of our organizational needs.

ClimateWorks Foundation is committed to the philosophy that employment relations are both personal and voluntary. In accordance with this philosophy, ClimateWorks Foundation’s relationship with our employees is an “at will” employment relationship. This means that while the funding for this position is for a period of two years, your employment with ClimateWorks Foundation does not have a specified term.

ClimateWorks offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position based in San Francisco, CA with frequent travel as described above. No other locations or telecommuting arrangements will be considered.

The Organization

The mission of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation is to transform our community through focused leadership and advocacy that inspire partnerships and expand giving. As the trusted steward of charitable assets, a community catalyst for meaningful change and the advocate for shaping vital impact through philanthropy, we provide leadership and work with others to produce a thriving community exemplified by opportunities for all to:

• Reside and work in a vibrant economy
• Benefit from a strong nonprofit sector
• Flourish through the strength of our diversity
• Live with a sense of dignity and self-worth

Position Overview

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and operating as a key member of the leadership team, the Chief Marketing & Development Officer (CM&DO) is a proven leader, experienced in all aspects of marketing and donor development, and works closely with donors, external partners, community stakeholders, professional advisors, board members and Foundation colleagues. The position is responsible for developing programs and materials to identify and cultivate new fundholders to assure a lasting source of philanthropic funds for the benefit of the region. The CM&DO also strengthens the Foundation’s strategic engagement with its existing fundholders, raises the visibility of the Foundation, and communicates its impact to key stakeholders in its four-county service area (El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo).

The role of the CM&DO has become even more critical as the Foundation has become laser-focused on asset growth and leadership in support of its four Strategic Initiatives(SIs): Expanding Philanthropy in the Social Economy, Connecting the Regional Food Economy, Preparing Students to Succeed in the New Economy, and Transforming the Creative Economy. The SIs, launched in 2015, have provided a platform for the CM&DO to attract donors and position the Foundation as a leader in these areas through diversified marketing and development.

The Organization

• Providing high-quality liberal arts education to people incarcerated at San Quentin.
• Establishing standards and increasing access to higher education in California’s prisons.
• Stimulating public awareness about higher education access and criminal justice nationwide.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development & Communications Director is responsible for growing the philanthropic base required to successfully implement our mission. The Development &Communications Director will develop and manage a strategy to sustain and increase the organization’s annual operating funds from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other funding partners. They are also responsible for supervising the Grants Officer and Development Associate (when position is filled).

The Organization

Founded in 1972, the Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF) engages the community to address its needs by connecting charitable resources to a wide variety of important issues facing Baltimore. As the community foundation for the region, BCF enjoys the support of donors, other foundations and corporate partners and uses a variety of tools – grants, working with donors through their advised funds, programmatic initiatives and advocacy – to achieve maximum impact on critical issues in Baltimore.

Position Overview

The Baltimore Community Foundation seeks a new President and CEO to provide dynamic and forward-thinking leadership to promote the fulfillment of BCF’s vision and mission, clearly articulating the role of BCF as a change agent in Baltimore. The new President and CEO will have a broad-based mix of experiences to promote philanthropy throughout the region, attract gifts to grow the size and impact of the Foundation, lead grantmaking and evaluation, and continue to advance the Foundation’s role in community leadership and advocacy on Baltimore’s behalf. From the grassroots to the treetops, all Baltimoreans are constituents of BCF, and the President and CEO will position the organization to listen to and lift the voices of a broad cross-section of residents, engaging them in developing solutions for the City and region.

The Organization

PACE Center for Girls, Inc. (PACE), a 501c3 nonprofit nationally recognized as one of the most effective programs in the country for ensuring girls are successful in their schools, homes, and communities and for keeping girls from entering the juvenile justice system, is seeking applications and nominations for the position of Chief Advancement Officer (CAO). With a $38M budget spanning 20 centers and multiple outreach programs across Florida and preparing for national expansion, PACE was highlighted in 2015 by the White House Council on Women and Girls as a leading solution for dramatically reducing both incarceration and recidivism. The gender-responsive program model is proven to change life trajectories, demonstrating that when girls are a priority in communities, they will change the world.

Position Overview

Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Advancement Officer will lead the development and execution of a new resource development strategy, build and retain a highly skilled advancement and communications team, and contribute to the broader strategic direction of the organization. S/he will join a dynamic and successful leadership team and serve as a collaborative partner to the CEO, Board of Trustees, and Center Executive Directors and local board members in driving new growth and resources locally, regionally, and nationally. The CAO will serve as a key external representative to diverse partners, articulating PACE’s mission, vision, values, and objectives and building the brand and recognition of the organization among new audiences while stewarding existing relationships.

Founded in 1985, PACE began as a community response to the realization that trauma was resulting in an increasing rate of arrest of girls, and that girls involved with the justice system were either being placed in programs designed for boys or driven into the system under the auspices of their own protection. PACE created a new alternative to institutionalization or incarceration for girls and now, over thirty years later, is recognized as a national model for keeping girls out of the juvenile justice system and improving school success, employment, and self-sufficiency. To do this, PACE employs a research-based, gender-responsive program model that positively transforms girls’ lives by supporting their social-emotional and academic development. In 2016, PACE was recognized for this work as an inaugural recipient of the Accelerating Change Award from the Center for the Study of Social Policy and as a presenter at the inaugural United State of Women Summit hosted by the White House and in 2017 was recognized with the Distinguished Service Award by the Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency. Building on this success, PACE has recently undertaken a new five-year strategic plan aimed at doubling impact in five years and scaling nationally. The CAO will be a driver of the program’s national expansion at a time when the organization is poised for growth and expanded impact.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned and visionary strategic leader with a proven record of success in driving resources to organizations, leading highly effective and complex distributed teams, and setting broader organizational strategy as part of a collaborative leadership team. S/he will naturally thrive in entrepreneurial environments, demonstrate exceptional ability to manage and deploy teams across distance and functions, and have extensive experience successfully cultivating relationships across philanthropic, nonprofit, and corporate sectors that result in growth and value. S/he will have a strong personal commitment to empowering and serving girls and the adaptability to evolve along with the organization as it plans for a new era of expansion and impact.

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

For a detailed position description, please visit www.nonprofitprofessionals.com/jobs/pace-cao.

For more information on PACE, visit www.pacecenter.org.

The Organization

The Surdna Foundation, a New York City-based family foundation, seeks a Program Associate for its Sustainable Environments Program. Founded by John E. Andrus in 1917, the Surdna Foundation has endowment assets of over $900 million and an overall annual grantmaking/operations budget of $45 million. Surdna works across three grantmaking areas: Sustainable Environments, Strong Local Economies, and Thriving Cultures. Across its programs, the Foundation aims to foster just and sustainable communities in the United States and to advance national action on sustainability. The work environment at Surdna is team-oriented, collegial, and one in which diversity and inclusion are valued.

Position Overview

Overview and Responsibilities:

The Sustainable Environments Program Associate plays a key role in managing the day-to-day grantmaking activities of a four-person team composed of the Program Director, two Program Officers, and the Program Associate. The position combines program and administrative responsibilities with active engagement in the Sustainable Environments grantmaking and “Program Related Investment” strategy and portfolio development. Additionally, the incoming Program Associate will contribute to program strategy driven by a commitment to racial equity and social justice.

In terms of substantive program pursuits, the Program Associate will have the opportunity to learn and work across the Sustainable Environment’s lines of work. These opportunities and responsibilities (depending on experience) will range from direct grantmaking to
field building activities.

On the administrative side, the Program Associate’s general functions include the following activities: actively tracking and managing grant proposals, reports and related materials through Surdna’s grants management database system; assembling and proofing grant dockets; supporting the management of the program budget; providing technical support and counseling to grantees related to submission processes; managing contractors and consultants; scheduling and managing meetings, calls and travel for Sustainable Environments Program staff; and supporting communication activities that range from story generation to content editing.

In addition, the Program Associate helps to ensure strong connections with Surdna’s other programs (Strong Local Economies and Thriving Cultures), foundation-wide initiatives, and outside partners. Related tasks include: supporting the Program Director and Program Officers in preparing for cross-program meetings, internal foundation meetings, board meetings, etc.; tracking joint grantmaking between and among program areas; and, coordinating activities and initiatives related to funder affinity groups, program-led convenings, etc.The Sustainable Environments Program Associate is also part of a cohort at Surdna whose members provide support on foundation-wide projects and occasionally have the opportunity to take the lead on grantmaking projects. Overall this position offers exceptional access to the environmental and social justice communities and to the philanthropy field as a whole. The position also provides occasional opportunities for travel.

The ideal candidate is a systems thinker with a commitment to social justice and equity. While there is no requirement to commit to
any one line of our sustainable environmental work, the most fitting candidate will have a demonstrated interest in holding social justice values at the center of an analysis on environmental and economic justice and public investment into communities most affected by inequitable systems. The ideal candidate is able to manage several tasks simultaneously, and has the ability to gather information, draw conclusions, and make recommendations regarding complex problems and issues. The candidate should also possess a high level of initiative and be comfortable working independently, as well as with peers and colleagues.

Qualifications:

BA/BS degree required. A degree in a relevant field, interest in the nonprofit sector, and experience in one of the key
program areas: energy; green storm water management; regional food systems or transportation and land use is highly preferred
An understanding and commitment to support social justice and build inclusive practices to affect structural change
Minimum of 3 years work experience with previous office/administrative experience required
Previous nonprofit or foundation and grantmaking experience is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Excellent analytical thinking, writing, speaking and editing skills
A strong team-player, with a diplomatic, professional manner, and a sense of humor, who also can work independently
Commitment to applying skills broadly within Surdna in support of the foundation’s mission
Compensation & Benefits:

Salary commensurate with experience
Excellent comprehensive employee benefits package