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The Organization

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 69 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.

Position Overview

The Development Stewardship Specialist will work towards meeting the strategic priorities of the program to effectively communicate with and engage our top donors, by developing and implementing tactics for approved stewardship and engagement plans, and completing and/or overseeing day-to-day tasks. S/he will manage the development of written materials for key donor segments to include proposals, reports, letters, campaign communications, and other communication assignments as needed. The Development Stewardship Specialist must have advanced knowledge of communications best practices, excellent writing and proofreading ability, and a familiarity with the major donor audience. S/he will be responsible for creating a clean and professional design and layout of all stewardship materials. The Development Stewardship Specialist will keep up-to-date on market trends and best practices in order to improve services.

The Development Stewardship Specialist will work in close cooperation with any or all of the following: Philanthropy, Marketing, Conservation and Science staff; major and principal gift donors including Board of Trustees; and vendors. S/he will also coordinate with other state, international and cross-cutting programs to ensure consistency in major donor communications and campaign communications. S/he will organize and coordinate diverse activities, projecting outcomes, and implementing solutions in consultation with leadership. S/he will serve as a resource to fundraisers, Conservation staff, and Science staff to develop and disseminate project information. S/he will be responsible for coordinating statewide donor stewardship events, keep statewide stewardship report log and be responsible for the statewide stewardship calendar. S/he will ensure timely and appropriate acknowledgements go out to donors; establishing recognition standards for Texas in alignment with organization wide guidelines.

The Organization

Background

Women’s City Club of New York, established in 1915, is a nonprofit, non-partisan, multi-issue membership organization dedicated to improving the lives of all New Yorkers. Early members included Frances Perkins, a New York City labor leader and later the first female cabinet member as FDR’s Secretary of Labor; Ida Tarbell, legendary muckraking journalist; Alice Duer Miller, a novelist and screenwriter and WCC’s first president; Eleanor Roosevelt, then first lady of New York State; and Virginia Gildersleeve, World War II WAVES commander and dean of Barnard College. Today, WCC has about 400 members, spanning age, ethnicity and the five boroughs and beyond.

The founders had a great purpose in mind: “to consider various political problems…and to offer practical methods by which women may initiate, support, or oppose municipal movements.” They wasted no time in tackling complex problems, such as abuse of women in sweatshops, intolerable tenement living conditions and the failures of our free society to provide equal opportunities for all.

Every day, WCC continues to promote civic engagement, activism and leadership to remove the public policy barriers that limit opportunities for New Yorkers. WCC continues to advocate for economic, gender, and racial justice so that all New Yorkers can achieve economic stability, enjoy equal opportunity, and live in safe and secure communities. Through member-led and staff-supported Task Forces, WCC members conduct research, publish reports, foster dialogue with public officials, launch public education and advocacy campaigns, and promote civic engagement. WCC’s seven areas of focus are criminal justice, the environment, good government, health, housing and homelessness, income inequality and public education.

For more information about the Women’s City Club of New York, please visit their website at www.wccny.org.

Position Overview

The Executive Director provides leadership to position the WCC at the forefront of policy analysis and advocacy in New York City. Working with WCC’s Board, the Executive Director will develop and implement a vision and execute board-approved ideas. The Executive Director will have responsibility for WCC’s staff, programs, expansion and execution of its mission and will provide leadership, direction and guidance for WCC’s activities. She/he will represent WCC to legislative and regulatory bodies, community and civic organizations, donors, funders, members and the general public. The Executive Director reports to the Board President.

At this exciting juncture in WCC’s history, The Executive Director, with the Board, will have the opportunity to fulfill the goals of a recent bequest to develop innovative programs for women and girls. Working with the Board, she/he will also lead a strategic planning effort resulting in clarifying WCC’s mission, continuing the transition from a volunteer-driven organization to one that is professionally led. The strategic plan will address the need to increase the membership by attracting multi- generational members whose involvement and leadership will be vital to the future of the organization.

To accomplish the above we seek an entrepreneurial, forward thinking, innovative and growth-oriented executive who will serve as the face of WCC and bring her/his leadership and management skills to the organization ensuring WCC’s place as a go-to agency for issues important to New Yorkers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Management/Administration

· Provide leadership and direction to staff, and ensure the continued development and management of a professional and efficient organization to include effective decision-making processes that will enable WCC to achieve its long and short-term goals and objectives

· Set clear priorities, delegate and guide investment in people and systems

· Effectively recruit, train, motivate and manage the human resources of the organization through effective goal setting, delegation and communication

· Implement and maintain a performance management and improvement system, regularly reviewing personnel performance and providing feedback to the Human Resources Committee

· Ensure the provision of high quality services in compliance with funding source requirements

· Delegate and provide oversight of web site maintenance, related web-based initiatives, WCC archives and historic information as well as ensure that information technology is up to date and meets organization’s needs

Revenue Development/Membership

· With the Development Committee of the Board, develop and implement a long-term plan to significantly increase gift and fund-raising revenues from individuals and foundations

· Play a key role in donor relationships and in one-on-one donor solicitation; support, prepare and strategically deploy key board members with potential donors, both existing and new prospects

· Instill in all staff the importance of fund raising in their dealings with outside constituents and oversee them in timely submission of grant applications and reports to funders

· Design, organize, and implement programs for increasing, recruiting, and retaining membership as well as developing, supporting, and managing membership initiatives

Planning/Advocacy

· Collaborate with the Board on a plan to define, clarify and articulate WCC’s vision and mission; develop strategies for achieving that goal

· As part of a strategic plan, and with the Board’s participation, consider ideas for creating and implementing programs for the bequest dedicated to innovative programs for women and girls

· Create annual operating plans that support the strategic direction set by the Board and that correlate with annual operating budgets

· Direct and provide staff support for programs and projects, including written reports, materials, testimony as well as public policy positions for Board approval

· In collaboration with Board Task Forces, conceive and implement joint projects with other NYC organizations

Board Relations

· Cultivate a strong and transparent relationship with the Board and ensure open communication regarding the measurement of financial, programmatic and policy goals, against agreed-upon milestones

· In partnership with the Board President and Nominating Committee, help build a diverse and inclusive Board that is highly engaged and willing to leverage and secure resources

· Assist in developing future leadership within the organization

Financial

· Work with Treasurer/Finance Committee and financial manager to develop annual budgets that support operating plans and prudently manage WCC’s resources within budgetary guidelines.

· Work with the Treasurer and financial manager to, ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial accounting and reporting in compliance with auditor-mandated policies and practices

· Provide prompt, thorough and accurate information to keep the Board appropriately informed of the organization’s financial position

Communications and Public Relations

· Serve as primary spokesperson for WCC assuring that its mission and programs are consistently presented in a strong and positive way to wide-ranging constituencies, including government, peer organizations, funders, the media, members, and the public

· In collaboration with the Board, develop and implement a communications plan to support achievement of organizational objectives (website strategy, membership, engagement, brand building, etc.)

· Maintain and increase WCC’s presence on social media platforms including Facebook, Linked-In, Twitter, Instagram and other relevant platforms

Program Development and Effectiveness

· Oversee design, delivery and quality of programs ensuring that all projects are fundable and marketable with measurable results

· Keep abreast of current trends regarding WCC’s programs and anticipate future trends that are likely to have an impact on its work

· Collect and analyze information that measures success of program efforts; refines or changes programs in response to that information

· Provide oversight to program committees and task forces in developing concepts for innovative programs for women and children as well as other programs that might appeal to the changing demographic of members

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional

· Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree highly desirable

· A minimum of 7 years of leadership experience including at senior level with a non-profit organization, public agency, membership association or as a successful leader with business experience and a highly transferable skill set

· Proven evidence of strong managerial and administrative skills resulting in the efficient management of an agency or multiple programs

· Track record of motivating, leading, managing and delegating responsibilities to a skilled staff and evidence of success in recruiting and retaining mid and senior level employees

· Proven track record in fundraising, with experience in identifying, cultivating, and securing support from foundations, major donors, and other individuals

· Financial acumen, budget oversight and problem solving skills which support and enable sound decision making

· Facility in public speaking and public relations with proven excellence in effective oral and written communication

· Good listening and communication skills with an ability to distill information and communicate it to various audiences working collaboratively with the Board, task forces, and members to harness their skills and energy

· Success working with an active membership, with the leadership skills to engage and inspire and the self-confidence to allow others to take initiative where appropriate

· Knowledge and experience in one or more of WCC’s program areas with background in advocacy and connection with New York City leaders being a plus

· Comfort level with social media and how to use it to brand WCC to further its visibility within New York City

Personal

· Commitment to ensuring that WCC is the go-to organization for New Yorkers looking for stimulating content in its various program areas

· Strong emotional intelligence with ability to delegate and to give credit to others for successful achievements

· Visionary leader, strategic thinker and problem solver who is skilled in multi-tasking and prioritizing output and who has unquestioned integrity and values

· Intentional listening and communication skills with ability to interact interpersonally at all levels

· Competent, creative, collaborative, client-centered, charismatic and confident

· Empathetic, entrepreneurial, energetic , flexible, diplomatic, innovative and patient

The Organization

The MacArthur Foundation, led by President Julia Stasch, is one of the nation’s largest foundations with approximately $6.2 billion in assets and annual giving of approximately $250 million. Since its inception, the MacArthur Foundation has made grants totaling more than $5 billion. MacArthur is placing a few big bets that truly significant progress is possible on some of the world’s most pressing social challenges, including over-incarceration, global climate change, nuclear risk, and significantly increasing financial capital for the social sector. The Foundation is also known for its MacArthur Fellows Program, which awards grants to 20 to 30 Americans working in any field who exhibit “extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits and a marked capacity for self-direction.”

To learn more about the Foundation, please visit its website here.

Position Overview

The MacArthur Foundation is in the process of establishing a centralized Grants Management function as part of a broader effort to create best-in-class, enterprise driven solutions. The newly created Director of Grants Management position offers the opportunity be a key leader and influencer in of one of the world’s most prominent philanthropic organizations. The Director will foster cross-organizational relationships and create the policies, procedures, and that will allow each department in the foundation to pursue an ambitious grantmaking agenda in the coming years.

The ideal candidate will bring at least 10 years of relevant experience in process transformation and/or operational change management. Candidates should also be strategic thinkers who have a strong systems orientation, an ability to develop and implement complex projects, and an ability to successfully lead a team through large organizational change.

View the full position profile here.

The Organization

WORK WITH US

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact for people and nature around the world in 69 countries, all 50 United States, major US cities and in your neighborhood. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.

The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

Position Overview

Become a force for nature and healthy planet by joining our team! The Nature Conservancy has launched a brand new initiative to focus on loyal donors, one of our best sources of support for conservation work. As a science-based organization, we rely on data to inform our business processes and procedures. This role will be integral in helping develop the Loyal Donor Program’s approach to data management and analysis. The Loyal Donor Program Analyst will be a trainer, a thought partner, and an analytical leader among the team. This position also involves frequent interaction with staff throughout the organization.

We are looking for a motivated, eager, and positive person to join our team. To be successful and happy in this position, the candidate needs to have confidence in decision making and problem solving, have flexibility, and handle multiple projects at the same time. We value collaborative approaches, diverse perspectives, and encourage innovative ideas and recommendations.

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

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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

· Experience generating reports, and analyzing and interpreting data.

· Experience managing and implementing multiple projects.

· Experience with current technology in relevant field.

· Experience working with cross-functional teams

· Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of relevant field.

· Successful experience in managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals.

· Demonstrated ability to write creatively and communicate well with various audiences.

· Advanced knowledge of data analysis and management for the purposes of preparing reports, coordinating activities, and solving problems.

· Database skills, including managing and tracking data, and producing reports.

· Strong organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

· Multi-lingual; multi-cultural, cross cultural experience an asset

Since its founding in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 119 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide. With the support of more than one million members, the Conservancy addresses the most pressing threats to our natural world. Through important and strategic partnerships, we are expanding the impact of our work, finding creative ways to fund that bigger vision and building long-term relationships with communities, government agencies and commercial businesses in order to conserve natural resources at a new scale.

The Organization

TCC Group is a mission-driven strategy consulting firm committed to helping diverse social actors strengthen and scale their work. We are committed to addressing complex social problems by heightening our clients’ understanding of their collaborative role in society. A Certified B Corporation founded in 1980, we partner with nonprofits, foundations, and corporate responsibility programs of all shapes and sizes. We provide an array of services that span strategic planning and program development, foundation and grants management, landscape research and organizational assessment, evaluation and organizational learning, and capacity building.

TCC Group’s staff of 30 professionals are incisive strategists, critical thinkers, and facilitative leaders. We typically work in teams of consultants that are assembled to reflect our client’s consulting needs and our staff’s areas of expertise. Our consultants bring years of practical experience and leadership with foundations and nonprofit organizations; most typically have at least a Master’s degree as well. We work with organizations of various lifecycle stages, across a broad range of issues, including youth and education, civic capacity, policy and advocacy, environment, health and human services, arts and culture, immigration reform, criminal justice, gender, and human rights. As strategy consultants, our fundamental role is to guide clients in doing more impactful work by helping them make informed decisions and manage their work effectively and efficiently in order to support lasting change. Our work typically engages our nonprofit clients as active participants and collaborators.

Position Overview

TCC is currently seeking an exceptional and versatile full-time Consultant to join the firm’s Nonprofit Practice. The title for the position will be determined by the selected person’s qualifications and experience.

This consultant will manage and/or lead projects in strategic planning and capacity building. Exceptional writing skills are a must, as is the acumen to analyze complex organizational and social problems and present information in a way that facilitates executive-level decision-making. We are looking for someone who is self-directed but also works well in team settings with diverse staff and institutional partners; who can juggle work on multiple projects simultaneously; and who is stimulated by working within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

We work with a broad range of nonprofit organizations, helping them address fundamental questions about their mission, vision, impact, programs and operations. Ultimately, our goal is to help our clients determine how they can best use their resources to address increasingly complex social problems and make lasting change. The successful candidate will be highly knowledgeable about the nonprofit sector; conversant with nonprofit management and governance; and passionate about maximizing sustained social impact. This is client-centered work, so a demonstrated track record of successful relationship management is essential.

Responsibilities

Contributing to client engagements under supervision of the Director of Nonprofit Strategy and Capacity Building, including:

Strategy and Governance Advising

·Assessing organizational strengths and challenges

·Surveying the landscape or “ecosystem” in which clients conduct their work to identify targets of opportunity

·Identifying and articulating potential pathways for clients to consider to help maximize their impact and achieve their goals

·Assessing the organizational capacity of nonprofit clients and guiding their approach to improve and strengthen organizational systems and governance

Data Collection and Analysis

·Conducting and analyzing interviews

·Reviewing and summarizing secondary data, including research reports and client background materials

·Analyzing quantitative data

·Leading and actively participating in team meetings to discuss and develop findings and recommendations

·Developing written reports and presentations summarizing analysis and recommendations

Facilitation and Presentation

·Planning and helping facilitate meetings with boards, staff members and other stakeholders

·Developing meeting agendas and meeting reports

·Preparing and assisting in making presentations to clients

Project Management

·Providing day-to-day project management

·Developing and monitoring project work plans and budgets

·Supervising the project work of analysts, administrative assistants, and affiliates

Client Relations

·Building client relations, including email and telephone communication, and in-person meetings

Supporting TCC Group Contribution to the Nonprofit Sector

·Working on teams in the development and implementation of strategies to attract new mission-driven work to TCC

·Researching, identifying prospective nonprofit clients, and following up on leads

·Helping prepare for and participate in meetings with prospective clients

·Drafting proposals, including proposed budgets and workplans

·Representing TCC Group at sector conferences and meetings

·Writing, through social media and other outlets, on issues and events in the firm’s service areas

Desired Skills/Background

Education:

·Master’s degree in a relevant field required.

Experience

·A minimum of five to ten years (depending on position rank) of relevant work experience in the nonprofit sector.

·Previous experience with consulting and/or project management required.

·Experience working in diverse communities and across social, economic and cultural differences strongly preferred.

·Supervisory experience desirable (essential for Senior Consultant position).

Qualifications

·Leading and actively participating in team meetings to discuss and develop findings and recommendations

·Exceptional writing skills: Consultants must have the ability to present complex concepts, findings and recommendations in succinct, salient, and readable reports and memos.

·Exceptional analytical skills: Ability to tackle large and complex problems in topic areas of interest to our clients by parsing out issues, weighing pros and cons, and developing recommendations

·Strong oral communication and presentation skills: Ability to facilitate meetings, present reports, and think on your feet in meetings

·Strong client relations skills: Ability to pick up on different organizational cultures and work with a wide range of different types of nonprofit leadership, including boards

·Excellent interpersonal skills: Ability to work well both as a member of a team and independently

·Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

·Self-starter: Ability to manage and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment, delegate work efficiently, and take direction from multiple project managers

·Strong capacity to be self-reflective, commitment to personal and professional growth; Intellectual curiosity, creativity, strong desire and capacity for diversity in professional challenges

·Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Internet search engines and databases. Familiarity with SurveyMonkey and SPSS preferred.

·Sense of humor and commitment to ensuring a congenial, collaborative, and respectful work place

The Organization

WORK WITH US

The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Since our founding in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 117 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide — and we operate more than 100 marine conservation projects globally. We have more than 1 million members and dedicated staff working in all 50 United States and more than 30 countries around the world — we are everywhere you want to be!

In Washington we are working to make sure people and nature both thrive in the face of climate change and increasing demands on nature. Our programs on land, water, oceans, cities and climate leverage science, partnerships and our connections around the world to work at scale and have the biggest impact possible on our state. We are committed to broadening who we work with and how we work, and to creating a welcoming, inclusive and supportive work environment, and are actively working to diversify our workforce. Visit www.WashingtonNature.org to learn more.

Position Overview

The Associate Campaign Director leads the coordinated effort of The Nature Conservancy in Washington’s $160 million, five-year comprehensive fundraising campaign, executing Campaign Plan strategies in partnership with philanthropy staff and volunteer leaders to raise the philanthropic dollars necessary to achieve our conservation goals. Essential Functions: The Associate Campaign Director will direct and drive all aspects of the philanthropic campaign working collaboratively with the conservation program leads, the philanthropy team, the marketing team, and the Board of Trustees. They will manage processes and analyze information to achieve results, improve workflow, and solve problems. They will report to leadership on activities and results. The Associate Campaign Director will support the campaign committee, provide resources for donor prospect moves and solicitations, direct internal and external campaign engagement and communications, and integrate Washington’s campaign with The Nature Conservancy’s ongoing global campaign. They will manage a select portfolio of major donors and prospects with $100k+ potential. The Associate Campaign Director will be an expert in the systems and resources utilized by the team and contribute to system enhancements. They will keep up-to-date on fundraising best practices and market trends in order to improve philanthropic outcomes. The Associate Campaign Director works in close coordination with Conservancy staff, donors, Trustees, and vendors. They will manage diverse tasks, analyze situations, evaluate alternatives, project outcomes, and implement solutions in order to improve effectiveness.

The Organization

Alliance for Justice is a national association of more than 100 organizations dedicated to advancing justice and democracy. For over 30 years we have been leaders in the fight for a more equitable society on behalf of a broad constituency of environmental, consumer, civil and women’s rights, children’s, senior citizens’ and other groups. Alliance for Justice is premised on the belief that all Americans have the right to secure justice in the courts and to have their voices heard when government makes decisions that affect their lives.

AFJ’s Bolder Advocacy program advances the role of nonprofits in influencing public policy by helping organizations fully understand the legal rules governing advocacy activities, as well as how to assess and evaluate advocacy. By fighting for the rights of nonprofits and foundations to conduct and support advocacy, helping groups learn new advocacy skills and understand advocacy best practices, and responding to potential threats to nonprofit advocacy, we lay the groundwork for more organizations to advocate effectively on behalf of their communities. In addition, Bolder Advocacy works to build the capacity of the philanthropic sector to bring about chance by influencing public policy.

Position Overview

Position Summary

As a national expert and leader in foundation support for advocacy, the Foundation Project Director will conceptualize and implement a variety of outreach, educational, and assistance programs for foundations; bring new information, ideas, and tools to the foundation advocacy landscape; and become a thought leader on advocacy and philanthropy. The director will be highly creative and entrepreneurial with the ability to significantly grow AFJ’s current foundation advocacy program over time. The position is based in the Washington, DC office and will report to the Director of Bolder Advocacy.

Essential Functions

· Conceptualize, develop, and implement new programs, web and social content, publications and other written resources, live and web streamed events, and workshops and trainings that encourage and enable foundations to support and engage in advocacy, as well as planning and evaluating all types of advocacy work.

· Lead outreach efforts to foundations, grantmaking associations, and other philanthropic organizations about AFJ’s resources and mission.

· Generate original ideas and content and disseminate it through a wide variety of techniques including events, publications, and social media.

· Develop marketing plans for the foundation project.

· Assist in raising funds for the foundation project.

· Develop ideas for and manage research projects on philanthropy and advocacy.

· Keep up to date on information and trends about philanthropy and advocacy.

· Work collaboratively with all other Bolder Advocacy staff, as well as the Outreach, Communications, and Development teams at AFJ.

· Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Abilities

· Bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years of experience in nonprofit, foundation, communications, or related fields.

· Strong background in and understanding of the philanthropic sector. Experience in a foundation or foundation-related organization is a plus.

· Familiarity with advocacy efforts, including the legal rules for foundation involvement.

· Experience planning events or conferences.

· Highly organized and detail oriented.

· Excellent oral communications skills.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities.

· Ability to travel as needed.

· Commitment to social justice causes.

Personality:

• Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality work.
• Mature, credible, and comfortable in dealing with a wide range of people.
• Must be comfortable making public presentations.
• A strong networker comfortable with “selling” AFJ and its programs.
• Reliable, tolerant, and determined.
• Inspires others to engage in policy advocacy.
• Keen for new experience, responsibility and accountability.
• Strong interpersonal skills (one-on-one and in a group format), cultural competency, strong listening skills, patience, and sense of humor.

The Organization

Established in 2008 as an initiative of the Open Society Foundations, the Campaign for Black Male Achievement (CBMA) spun off into a separate 501(c)(3) entity in 2015 and is now a national membership network with a mission to ensure the growth, sustainability, and impact of leaders and organizations committed to improving the life outcomes of Black men and boys.

CBMA’s work sits at the intersection of movement- and field-building, supporting local leaders on the ground while at same time amplifying and catalyzing the Black Male Achievement movement across the country. We have 5,000 individual members and 3,000 organizational members representing a vast array of providers, policymakers, and stakeholders.

Position Overview

CBMA seeks an experienced Development Director to lead the organization’s fundraising and development efforts. Reporting to – and working closely with – CBMA’s Chief Executive Officer, the Development Director will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for growing the organization’s current $5M annual budget. The Development Director will also partner with the Communications, Operations, and Programmatic teams to research, develop, and write fundraising communications and persuasively communicate CBMA’s mission and programs to potential funders.

Roles and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Develop and write grant proposals and reports to foundations and other grant-making organization
• Draft Letters of Inquiry (LOI) to funding prospects
• Participate in meetings with funders and other resource partners
• Establish and maintain personal contacts and relationships with foundation contacts and program officers
• Ensure prompt notification of foundation gifts to CBMA Operations Team
• Create and manage a calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines, and grant reports
• Conduct rigorous research and due diligence in the fund development process
• Work in collaboration with subject matter experts to strategically plan, draft, and package high-impact funding reports
• Provide analysis of evidence-based practices for developing funding proposals and reports
• Manage and grow individual donation and corporate partnership portfolio
• Lead and support fundraising and cultivation events
• Participate in CBMA special events and field-building activities
• Work closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to prepare for funding meetings and presentations
• Work closely with the Communications Team to highlight the impact of CBMA work within the funding community
• Work with Operation Manager to ensure budget and financial reports are completed in a timely and exemplary manner, as well as to review, process, and manage CBMA’s grants to partner organizations in the field of Black male achievement

Other Position Details:

• Position is full-time exempt employee
• Travel may be up to 10%
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of five years of grant writing experience at a nonprofit organization
• Experience obtaining funding from foundations, local and national grant sources, and/or individual donors
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all situations and be able to maintain confidential information in the strictest confidence
• Ability to collaborate with people and synthesize diverse sets of institutional perspectives into a concise report
• Highly organized with superb attention to detail and project management skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to take initiative, be entrepreneurial, and work independently

The Organization

Philanthropy New York is a nonprofit membership association of more than 280 foundations and corporate giving programs based in the New York metropolitan region that provides a broad range of services to over 3,500 individual philanthropic professionals and trustees of those organizations. Philanthropy New York supports and strengthens the foundation sector’s practice of effective philanthropy for the public good. We do this primarily by providing our members with knowledge and resources that facilitate strategic, collaborative grantmaking. For more information on our work, please visit www.philanthropynewyork.org.

Philanthropy New York is constantly exploring new ways to share our programming and policy work with new audiences. In 2016, we held a total of 224 events, including 5 long programs (conference/half-day), 29 livestreamed programs, and 23 webinars. We are currently seeking a Communications Manager or a Communications Director to support a broad range of communications strategies that strengthen the organization’s brand, build on deep member relationships and outstanding programming, and integrate our many communications platforms. Philanthropy New York’s current communications platforms include e-communications, social media, our website, a branded news site – the New York PhilanthroPost and a new video content site, PhilTV. All of these vehicles improve our ability to serve as an information broker for the region’s philanthropic sector and a disseminator of philanthropic, nonprofit and governmental news. Our Drupal-based website is integrated with a Salesforce CRM system, all jointly managed by PNY’s Communications and the Member Services departments. We have consolidated PNY’s various information streams – multiple e-newsletters, blogs and Twitter streams – under a consistent, unified branding. In the past three years, we have seen a strong and steady increase in the number of subscribers and online followers and are seeking to hire a communications professional who is excited to continue this growth.

Position Overview

The Communications Manager/Director functions as managing editor of the New York PhilanthroPost, the producer of PhilTV and leader of the day-to-day operations of PNY’s website, social media and all other associated media/web development.

Position Responsibilities:
The Communications Manager/Director helps to craft internal and external messaging, ensures a unified brand experience for our members, and provides vision and leadership for the development of communications vehicles. Aspects of this position will be highlighted differently for a manager candidate as opposed to a director candidate. This is a full-time exempt position that reports to the SVP, Public Policy & Communications and collaborates closely with colleagues in Member Services, Programs and Public Policy.

The Communications Manager/Director will:

Manage Overall Communications
• Manage PNY’s mass communications, including regular e-newsletters and occasional targeted emails to affinity groups
• Work closely with Programs and Member Services to develop communications campaigns around our annual calendar of events and special initiatives
• Develop new communications strategies to advance organizational objectives, and eventually a cohesive communications plan
• Manage external relationships with communications vendors such as graphic designers, photographers, videographers, etc.
• Ensure consistent style and branding on all PNY materials

Oversee Website Content and Development
• Manage the content of PNY’s website, including oversight of staff/department content management
• Formulate and lead new initiatives to build Philanthropy New York’s connectivity and collaboration across audiences, platforms and sectors
• Manage the organization’s website infrastructure, including security updates, permissions, and integration of Salesforce (in partnership with Member Services)
• Oversee and ensure proper brand management across PNY’s electronic platforms

Function as the Managing Editor of the New York PhilanthroPost
• Develop new content, soliciting and editing 100+ editorial pieces each year (working in partnership with Member Services department to solicit original content from leaders in the philanthropic community with a goal of one to two original pieces each week)
• Overseeing content aggregation (oversee and manage posting on average 15-20 pieces each business day)
• Assemble daily and weekly e-newsletter versions of our news (task will vary for manager or director level candidates)
• Work with the SVP of Public Policy & Communications to develop and execute marketing strategies for the news site
• Manage and extend the reach of PNY’s multiple social media streams, focusing especially on growing our community on Twitter and creating a whole new audience for @NYPhilPost and extending its Facebook reach
• Maintain and improve our system for identifying and aggregating appropriate news from across the region to appear on the news site
• Work collaboratively and creatively with the Editorial Board of the New York PhilanthroPost

Produce Livestream or Web-based Events for PhilTV
• Act as managing producer for PNY programs that are made available to audiences through a live-feed broadcast, with support from our programming department
• Develop PhilTV video projects that enhance our organizational goals
• Work with colleagues in the program department and PNY’s AV vendors to maximize the use of AV system for livestream and other recordings

The ideal candidate will be:
• An inquisitive information seeker, motivated by the desire to contribute knowledge and learning to the philanthropic sector
• A strategic, analytic thinker
• An excellent writer and tactful editor
• A diplomatic communicator who is comfortable working with diverse constituencies
• A service-oriented professional
• A self-starter who values a collaborative team environment
• A strong project manager with excellent organizational skills and the flexibility to manage shifting priorities

Qualifications:
• Knowledge of/experience in the nonprofit and/or philanthropic sector
• Four years (Manager level) to eight years (Director level) of substantial experience in strategic communications and messaging, brand management, online media management, multi-platform integration and editing
• Experience leading the development of online content and managing a dynamic, content rich website
• Basic video editing and experience with live-streaming video a plus, or at minimum, strong interest in developing these skills
• Demonstrated experience in developing creative approaches to meet organizational objectives and the ability to diligently execute those approaches
• Ability to analyze information and discern key issues of interest to PNY’s audiences, and communicate clearly and concisely. This includes experience producing website analytics and using those analytics to create new strategies to engage audiences.

Additional Skills:
• Knowledge of AP Style (or willingness to learn quickly) and excellent writing skills
• Experience working with Drupal, Salesforce and/or MailChimp a plus

Please send a resume and a cover letter via email outlining your interest in the position, your skills and your qualifications. Please include your salary requirements.