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The Organization

Williams College is a coeducational liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts with access to the culturally rich cities of Albany, Boston, and New York City. The College is committed to building and supporting a diverse population of approximately 2,000 students, and to fostering an inclusive faculty, staff, and curriculum. Williams has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its students.

Position Overview

The Williams College Development Office is pleased to announce an opening for an Alumni Fund Development Officer. The Alumni Fund helps every student, supporting every core component of the Williams experience. We seek a dynamic and enthusiastic fundraising professional with an appreciation for a devoted undergraduate, alumni and parent community of a small liberal arts institution. As a key member of the Development team, the Alumni Fund Officer performs gift administration duties as needed and contributes to the departmental goals of the Office of College Relations. The Alumni Fund Officer also works closely with the Director of Annual Giving and Director of the Parents Fund to cultivate relationships with varsity teams.

The Alumni Fund Officer is responsible for the management, development, coordination and support of all Alumni Fund and Senior Class Gift activities and fundraising, helping to achieve annual giving goals and objectives. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Recruiting, training and cultivating relationships with key volunteers
• Coordinating and managing individual class campaigns and communications
• Collaborating with class agents to set and adopt goals that are consistent with capacity and expectations
• Stewarding volunteer and donor efforts
• Managing the leadership and follow-through of multiple agent teams
• Creating and implementing opportunities for undergraduate engagement and education around philanthropy

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Minimum of two years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience (preferably in higher or secondary education) or other directly related experience, including recruiting, training and managing fundraising volunteers
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communications skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
• Competency in standard office software
• Flexibility to creatively conceive and adapt different approaches to varied constituencies
• Some travel, evening, and weekend responsibilities are required
• Knowledge of the key issues facing higher education is desirable

Preference will be given to candidates with professional development experience who have demonstrated their ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines, to cultivate relationships with a well-educated and highly sophisticated volunteer pool, to analyze and interpret data to develop successful fundraising strategies, to effectively coach and lead new volunteers, and to address sensitive issues raised by alumni.

The review of resumes will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. Job Group 2-F.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable.

The Organization

In 1999, Susan Hirsch founded Hirsch & Associates Philanthropic Advisors – with the mentorship of legendary philanthropist and community collaborator Warren Hellman – to help philanthropists solve the great challenges of our time. With expertise in the private, public and non-profit sectors and success creating a new philanthropic model, Susan was a leader of the emerging philanthropic advising field in the San Francisco Bay Area, now an epicenter of philanthropic innovation.

Today, Hirsch & Associates directs more than $100M annually to create high-impact change. We have assembled a team of the smartest cross-sector experts we could find, each bringing deep knowledge of how to create and scale change for measurable impact.

“Philanthropy is an investment of resources and time to solve complex community challenges that aren’t going to be solved overnight with a quick-fix. Creating high-impact change requires fresh thinking, creative partnerships and a willingness to take risks. Ultimately, philanthropy is an optimistic investment in the future.” Susan Hirsch, Founder and CEO

For more information, please visit our website: www.hirschassoc.com

Position Overview

The Chief Operating Officer is a newly expanded, full-time role with the opportunity to lead Hirsch & Associates to the next level of performance and growth in a rapidly evolving industry.

Having doubled in size from 2010-2015, Hirsch & Associates is on a path to double again by 2020. As a member of the executive team and working in close partnership with the CEO, the COO will scale the firm’s operations, lead the development of the strategic business plan for the firm, and provide broad operational leadership, all while building upon the strong Hirsch & Associates brand.

We are seeking a unique business leader – one who is results and mission-driven, seasoned and agile, strategic and process-minded. The ideal candidate will have experience scaling an organization, leading a management team, and developing a respect-based performance culture among a group of diverse, talented individuals.

Ongoing Responsibilities

Reporting to the CEO, the COO will have the following responsibilities:

1. Business Strategy and Planning: Lead and manage the firm’s business strategy and planning efforts, including:

· Develop strategy to drive smart growth and create long-term sustainability;

· Develop long-range business pro-forma and financial vision;

· Establish the annual operations plan;

· Set annual investment priorities;

· Set annual organizational priorities and related staffing and structure;

· Participate as a key member of the firm’s business development team to align internal capacity with incoming projects

2. Operations: Manage all operational aspects of the firm, including:

· Comprehensive foundation management operations, to include partnerships with bookkeeping, audit, tax, and legal firms;

· Grants management;

· Finance and administration;

· Capacity planning and scheduling;

· Consultant network

3. Finance and Human Resources: Manage all aspects of business financials and HR; including:

· Finance:

· Develop the firm’s financial plan;

· Establish annual operations plan and budget;

· Manage and develop pricing policies and strategy;

· Establish and manage billing targets for staff;

· Manage bookkeeping and financial reporting

· Human Resources

· Manage overall HR strategy;

· Develop and manage performance and salary reviews, benefits, and employment issues;

· Develop approaches to improve team dynamics and performance;

· Ensure strong shared learning and inter-team collaboration

· Legal

· Provide direction on legal matters;

· Engage and manage outside legal counsel as needed;

· Manage contractual issues with outside parties

The following staffed functions report directly to the COO:

· Grants Management;

· Foundation Operations;

· Finance and Administration;

· HR

Qualifications

We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about the core values of Hirsch & Associates and is driven by our mission to create high-impact change. The ideal candidate will have proven experience that combines general business strategy and operations, most likely in a for-profit setting. Specifically:

Experience

· Broad experience (10+ years) working in a for-profit services or consulting business as COO or running a core function such as sales and marketing. Relevant experience in a charitable foundation will be considered;

· Significant leadership and organizational skills having managed staffs of at least 10; 25+ preferred;

· Experience scaling up organizations;

· Ability to connect with staff both on an individual level and in large groups; capacity to enforce accountability, develop and empower;

· General management experience with thorough understanding of finance, systems, and HR; broad experience with full range of business functions and systems, including, budgeting, business analysis, finance, information systems, human resources, business development and marketing;

· Experience and skills in developing growth strategies and plans for organizations;

· Strong written and verbal communications skills, including significant experience in successfully crafting client proposals;

· An MBA, or similar advanced degree highly desired

Sought After Achievements and Skills

· Ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment;

· Ability to think strategically, anticipate future consequences and trends, and incorporate them into the organizational plan;

· Ability to manage delicate client and staff issues with positive results

The Organization

Summer Search is a national youth development organization dedicated to creating greater equity by increasing the number of students from low-income backgrounds who successfully enter and complete college. We provide high school and college students with developmental opportunities and resources to strengthen their college-going identities and readiness to become first-generation college graduates and socially responsible leade

Summer Search is a national youth development organization dedicated to creating greater equity by increasing the number of students from low-income backgrounds who successfully enter and complete college. We provide high school and college students with developmental opportunities and resources to strengthen their college-going identities and readiness to become first-generation college graduates and socially responsible leaders.

Since 1990, we have partnered with high schools, community-based organizations, and families to provide mentoring (by full-time staff), transformative summer experiences, and start-to-finish college advising and support. To date, we’ve served more than 6,200 high school students, college students, and alumni.

Our long-term investment (7-9 years) successfully supports our students in changing the nation’s college completion narrative. 96% are students of color; 92% are first in their families to attend college; 71% earn a bachelor’s degree within six years of graduating high school, compared to just 21% of their low-income peers nationally.

Position Overview

In the final year of a highly successful 5-year strategic growth plan, Summer Search is poised for its next phase of scale, innovation, and impact. There is tremendous opportunity for a visionary and mission-driven CEO to chart the course for the future direction of the organization.

The CEO will inherit an organization with a successful program model, stable funding base, and strong values. They will join a team of dedicated and hard-working staff, National Board of Directors, and five local Advisory Boards. As the leader of a multi-site networked organization of 150 staff in 5 regions nationwide, the CEO will take a highly collaborative approach to harness the collective power of the Summer Search network and architect its next chapter.

This new leader will have the opportunity to examine the organization’s operating and governance model, as well as recruit and hire for two critical leadership team positions that are currently open. The Vice President of Programs and the Chief Development Officer positions have been unfilled to allow the new CEO to be involved in the selection of the leaders for these key roles.

The CEO will serve as chief ambassador and fundraiser in raising Summer Search’s profile on the national stage. Through innovative programming including a Group Mentoring Pilot (funded by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation) and Males of Color Initiative (funded by AT&T Aspire), Summer Search is pioneering in the emerging field of critical and culturally responsive mentoring. The CEO will leverage our programmatic success and potential to unlock new sources of support and revenue.

With a genuine commitment to the students and families that we serve, the CEO will have ample opportunities to connect with our high school and college students, alumni, families, and school and community partners. The CEO will lead with an understanding of the cultural context surrounding our students, and they will elevate students’ voices when engaging with staff, Board, donors, and other key constituents.

Above all, the CEO will have the opportunity to galvanize the Summer Search network to move forward with vision, solidarity, and purpose in service to our most important constituent — the young people that we serve.

Specifically, the CEO will:

Provide visionary and strategic leadership
• As Summer Search enters its next phase of impact and sustainability, provide strategic direction that drives growth in student reach without sacrificing positive outcomes. Collaborate with National Board and senior leadership to develop and implement the next 5-year strategic plan that reflects the future vision.
• Steward the current 3-year operating plan intended to strengthen the organization’s readiness for future growth, ensuring short- and long-term financial stability and optimal resource allocation, and results in Summer Search serving more than 4,000 high school and college students, 3,800 alumni, and raising $70M cumulatively from FY17-FY19.
• In support of an organizational optimization strategy initiated in FY17, design and implement an operating model that addresses the needs of the local sites while leveraging the scale of a national organization.
• Clarify, drive, and create enthusiasm for a future vision for Summer Search that will deepen our impact and deliver the highest quality programming to students.
• Lead with a student-centric mindset, and make and support decisions that are in the best interest of the students served through the local sites.
• Model collaboration, transparency, and nimble decision making in leading the organization.

Lead key fundraising and external relations activities
• Achieve revenue goals and strong fundraising success through increasing major donors, partners, and key stakeholders, growing revenue by 10% year over year.
• Serve as lead ambassador and fundraiser for the organization, with responsibility for stewarding, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts and broadening, diversifying and deepening sources of support. Liaise with national and local boards to further development success.
• Represent Summer Search on the national stage, serving as chief spokesperson, advancing its reach, and expanding its brand in the nonprofit, public, and private sectors. Contribute to sector-building efforts through liaising with youth development, community, and school leaders.
• Articulate and deepen Summer Search’s position as the go-to leader in critical and culturally responsive mentoring.

Deepen the engagement and performance of an increasingly diverse Board and staff
• Partner closely with the 30-member National Board of Directors and five regional Advisory Boards to drive strategic vision and fund development, leverage the experience and expertise of the trustees, and thoughtfully diversify the Board as the organization moves forward.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a senior management team (SMT) comprised of functional leaders who oversee Strategy, Development, Program, Talent, Marketing, Finance and Operations.
• Ensure peak performance among direct reports by providing high challenge, high support around jointly-established expectations.
• Foster a culture of high performance and collaboration across the organization to drive excellence and maximize our people’s potential.

Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)
• Champion and foster a values-driven culture that cares deeply about social and racial justice and equity.
• Oversee a comprehensive EDI strategy that is designed to support our students and achieve our mission. Ensure staff and Board understanding of how EDI strategies are core to achieving desired student outcomes.
• Play an active role in prioritizing EDI initiatives, including activities to build staff and Board cultural competence, and promote an inclusive working environment.
• Actively pursue opportunities to increase staff diversity, particularly in management, senior leadership, and Board positions.

WHO YOU ARE
The CEO will embody Summer Search’s values and lead with authenticity, grace, high standards for excellence, and a heartfelt commitment to mission. Specifically, this hire will bring:
• PASSION FOR MISSION: A commitment to Summer Search’s mission of transforming what young people believe is possible for themselves by supporting them to earn a bachelor’s degree and to become socially responsible leaders.
• EXPERIENCE: At least 20 years of work experience, with 10 in a C-level or senior leadership position, ideally at a multi-site, national nonprofit organization with a budget of >$25M that has experienced growth and change.
• TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP: Experience leading and guiding organizations, setting clear goals and winning the “hearts and minds” of others. Confident and agile decision maker, with the ability to motivate others to action swiftly.
• COLLABORATION AND INFLUENCING: Strength in creating partnerships exemplified by openness, inclusiveness, shared purpose and an emphasis on mutual long-term benefits. Experience fostering relationships between different stakeholders, working constructively through conflict and building active internal and external networks. Believes in winning together.
• FUNDRAISING AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Demonstrated experience serving as external ambassador for an organization, raising the profile of an organization in local communities and on the national stage. Experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporations at the 6- and 7-figure level is a plus.
• BOARD AND STAFF MANAGEMENT: Experience working closely with a Board and developing Board capacity, as well as managing, developing, and mentoring senior staff. Demonstrable track record in being able to delegate effectively to the group.
• CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EDI KNOWLEDGE: Cultural sensitivity and humility in working with diverse and low-income populations, with an understanding of systemic and institutionalized racism facing communities of color. Professional and/or personal experience of helping teams engage around Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is a plus.
• HIGHER EDUCATION DEGREE: Bachelor’s degree is required. MBA, MPA, or a similar advanced degree is a plus.

OUR BENEFITS
We are committed to our people’s health and happiness. Our investment in staff benefits includes:
• Competitive salaries
• Medical insurance with up to 90% employer contribution
• Dental, vision, FSA, life and disability insurance plans
• 401 (K) and Employer Match up to $2000 annually
• Generous paid time off including 15 vacation days, 10 sick days, 2 floating holidays, 10 company-wide holidays and a 1-week December closure
• Individual, local, regional and national training
• A commitment to developing leaders from within the organization
• An organizational culture that supports staff well-being and holistic self-care
• Ample opportunities to connect with the students and communities we serve

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
With a staff that cares deeply about social justice and equity, we believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds create a rich work environment and enhance our ability to pursue our mission.

We are committed to building an organization with raised consciousness in order to impact how we work with students, as well as how we work together as a team.

We hope you will join us as we continue to build a diverse organization that fosters a work environment where people from all backgrounds are welcomed and valued.

The Organization

The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker Organization which includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service. Its work is based on the Quaker belief in the worth of every person, and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice.

Position Overview

Status: Full-Time

Application Deadline: May 16, 2017

For consideration, please attach your resume and cover letter to the online application.

Overview of Grant Unit

The Grant Unit is part of the AFSC Development Department, which raises general and restricted funds for AFSC through annual giving appeals, major and planned gifts, and grant requests. The Grant Unit is currently responsible for a portfolio of approximately 100 domestic and international grants annually, amounting to approximately $4 million. The Unit’s purpose is to raise grant funds to support AFSC programs from institutional funders including foundations, corporations, and governments. The Unit collaborates with program staff, Regional Directors, and staff from other support units to facilitate the submission of grant requests and reports on grant-funded programs.

Summary of Principal Responsibilities

Functioning as part of a team, the Grant Officer, US Programs is responsible for developing, facilitating and managing the institutional fundraising strategy for a portfolio of assigned AFSC domestic programs. Duties include the writing, editing, and submission of grant requests seeking support from institutional funders for assigned programs. Assigned programs may be anywhere in the US and are linked by issue or content area. The position involves regular travel across the US to visit programs, attend meetings at the AFSC Central Office, and meet with current and potential funders. The Grant Officer’s primary focus is on grants of $25,000 and more. The portfolio includes foundations, corporations, religious organizations, state and municipal agencies and other grant-making organizations. He/she is charged with building relationships with funders starting with cultivation, leading to solicitation of major grants and stewardship afterwards. He/she coordinates the involvement of other development, program or administrative staff, and volunteers in the cultivation process so that priorities are kept in view, deadlines are met, and duplication or action at cross purposed is avoided. He/she contributes to the development and grant team unit by working with team members to accomplish goals and tasks.

In collaboration with program colleagues, the Grant Officer facilitates the development of grant submissions through writing, editing and submission of grant requests. The Grant Officer works with program staff and staff from other support units to ensure that narrative and financial reports are completed and comply with the donor’s requirements. The Grant Officer researches and qualifies funding prospects and maintains up-to-date records of his/her work in AFSC’s fundraising database and document management system. The Grant Officer also provides support to programs to help them become grant-ready. The Grant Officer is a member of the Grant Process Team and is responsible for attending regular meetings and reporting to other team members on the status of grant seeking activities for assigned programs.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities: The key responsibilities of the Grant Officer, US Programs include the following:

1. Collaborate with program staff and regional leadership to facilitate the writing, editing and submission of grant requests seeking support from institutional funders for assigned programs
2. Meet annual goals set by the Director of Grants for grant requests submitted, size of grant requests submitted, funds raised, and other metrics as appropriate.
3. Contribute to the accomplishment of Unit goals for grant requests submitted, size of grant requests submitted, funds raised, and other metrics as determined by the Chief Development Officer by working with and supporting other grant unit members.
4. Cultivate contacts and ongoing relationships with institutional donors; understand their priorities, philosophies and particular interests; and interpret the work of AFSC in articulate, compelling, and creative ways.
5. Steward and cultivate institutional donors by arranging meetings with program staff and leadership, sharing information when available, and keeping supporters and potential supporters apprised of AFSC work.
6. Develop and implement annual fundraising plans, based on the portfolio of institutional funders and assigned programs.
7. Partner with staff, program leadership and the Associate General Secretary to identify and qualify new prospects for possible grant support.
8. Assist programs to become grant ready by helping staff clarify goals, objectives, indicators, and data necessary for grant applications and reporting.
9. Coordinate contact of other AFSC staff with institutional funders.
10. Coordinate compliance requirements of grants including reports and audits.
11. Actively participate in Grant Unit meetings and projects.
12. Track all activity in AFSC’s fundraising databases and keep records up to date.
13. Load grant-related documents into AFSC’s document management system.
14. Maintain knowledge of assigned programs through contacts with staff, attending events, reading materials and, when possible, by visits to field programs.
15. Continue to develop and enhance grant seeking skills through professional development.
16. Undertake additional assignments as directed by the Director of the Grant Unit.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: BA or the equivalent in education and training

Experience:

1. Four or more years’ experience and demonstrated success in raising grant funds from foundations, corporations, or governments.
2. Experience collaborating to write and edit compelling proposals in a deadline-driven environment.
3. Experience working with fundraising software, preferably SalesForce.

Other Required Skills and Abilities:

1. Strong written communication skills; ability to write and edit clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals;
2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to successfully interact with a variety of people on different levels, and comfort with speaking and presenting in a group setting;
3. Solid organizational skills and the ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to prioritize a multi-faceted workload under strict deadlines, sometimes with limited guidance;
4. Flexibility, patience, and the ability to work productively in a team environment and independently, and the willingness to meet unexpected demands with a positive attitude, willingness to pitch-in and help when needed;
5. Attentiveness to detail and accuracy in data entry, reporting, and writing;
6. Ability to act with sensitivity and discretion while working with highly confidential information;
7. Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research;
8. Ability to work cooperatively with committees and staff, and in an organization that is characterized by a high level of consultation in which consensus is the formal process for reaching decisions;
9. Excellent computer skills with knowledge of fundraising software (preferably SalesForce) and MS Office ((Word, Outlook and Excel, in particular); and
10. Willingness and ability to travel over a wide geographical area, sometimes on an extended basis of a week or more, and to work some evenings and weekends. Availability to travel nationally (by air, train or auto) in addition to normally scheduled fundraising travel. Must possess a valid driver’s license.
11. Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies. Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.
12. Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations, of AFSC in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.

Compensation: Salary range starts at $60,000 –Exempt – Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, accident and salary continuation insurances, defined benefit pension plan, plus fringe benefits; participation in unemployment and worker’s compensation and social security.

The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.

AFSC’s Central Office and some of its offices in the U.S. are unionized workplaces. This position is a Bargaining Unit II position.

The American Friends Service Committee is a smoke-free workplace.

The Organization

The Innocence Project is a not-for-profit organization that works to exonerate innocent prisoners through post-conviction DNA testing and develop and implement policy changes to prevent wrongful convictions and reform the criminal justice system. Please see www.innocenceproject.org for more information.

Position Overview

The Deputy Director of Development is a new position being created to help manage a growing and dynamic department. Reporting to the Director of Development and External Affairs, the Deputy Director will supervise the Managers for Individual Giving and Special Events and have significant responsibility for expanding support for the annual campaign including a significant role in managing the annual benefit. In addition the Deputy Director will provide the Director of Development with support in overall decision making related to the strategic direction of the department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

MANAGEMENT:

• Support the Director of Development in management, staffing, goal setting and achieving quarterly and annual financial goals
• Oversee the Managers of Individual Giving and Special Events

ANNUAL FUND:

• Utilize and build on current initiatives to establish stronger relationships with donors
• Identify new prospects for the annual campaign
• With the Manager of Special Events, oversee the day to day management of the annual benefit
• In collaboration with the Director of Development and Manager of Individual Giving, oversee a moves management program

DONOR ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS:

• Support the Director of Development in managing a process to consistently engage the board in donor outreach and prospect management
• Create engagement programs for various donor groups
• Visit donors and prospective major donors including outside of the New York Metropolitan area
• In collaboration with Director of Development, expand events program to steward and cultivate major donor interests

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a liberal arts field
• 7 to 10 years development experience, including 4 years experience in major gift and donor development
• Experience managing special events
• Demonstrated success cultivating major donors
• Track record of measurable results in revenue growth

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Passion for the mission of the Innocence Project
• High level of personal and professional confidence and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong writing and verbal communications skills
• Leadership skills and ability to execute an ambitious agenda
• Strong ability to collaborate and work successfully in a team
• Superior skills in organization, planning and attention to details

COMPENSATION:

The salary for this position is competitive and the Innocence Project offers an excellent benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account, 401k plan with company-match, and paid Transitcheks. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

The Innocence Project considers the diversity of its workforce to be vital to our organization’s success in meeting its mission. We strongly encourage applicants from all cultures, races, educational backgrounds, life experiences, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, age, gender, and physical abilities to apply.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is our policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, familial status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, unemployment status, caregiver status, or any other category protected by law.

The Organization

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. We are a values-based organization committed to producing lasting results for nature and people around the globe. We have dedicated staff working in all 50 United States and more than 69 countries around the world — we are everywhere you want to be! Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.

Position Overview

Join one of the most successful and sophisticated gift planning programs in the country as a Gift Planning Officer in our Development department. The Gift Planning Officer contributes to a comprehensive program to secure significant financial resources from individuals primarily through bequests and charitable gift annuities that have enabled the protection of more than 100 million acres of land as well as cutting-edge scientific research, collaborations with indigenous communities and diverse constituencies, and most recently solving global challenges such as climate change. Annually, we raise approximately $100 million in deferred and complex gifts, including charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, gifts of real estate, and donor advised funds.

TNC is seeking a professional with 5+ years gift planning experience and demonstrated skills closing bequest and life income gifts. She/he will directly responsible for persuasively conveying the mission of TNC to diverse groups over the phone, and responsible for 200 – 250 closed planned gifts and bequest notifications annually, and 1,000 – 1,500 donor interactions. The Gift Planning Officer will report to the Director of Bequests & Annuities and will be based at our fabulous headquarters in Arlington, VA—directly in front of the Ballston stop on Metro’s Orange Line.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

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

· Experience in asking for and closing gifts of $25,000 or more.

· Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors.

· Experience working with diverse cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

· Ability to determine an individual’s interests, capacity and potential for helping the Conservancy meet its goals, and act appropriately to tie those interests with the Conservancy’s work.

· Ability to educate and inform prospective and existing donors about appropriate giving vehicles.

· Ability to implement and manage fundraising plans, including individualized cultivation, solicitation and recognition plans.

· Working knowledge of the basics of charitable gift planning and current trends in the areas of capital campaigns, major gifts or planned giving.

· Proven ability to negotiate high profile or sensitive agreements.

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

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.

Position Overview

The Program Officer will report to the Senior Program Officer under the supervision and guidance of the Vice President for Programs to support the Foundation’s grantmaking and non-grantmaking work. While most of this non-grantmaking work will originate from and/or be housed in the Foundation’s Program Department, the Program Officer might also be asked to support special projects and initiatives in other Foundation departments. Specific responsibilities will vary from project to project.

Required Qualifications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Capacity to think strategically
• Familiarity with the region and its nonprofit organizations (the Foundation is open to candidates from outside the region)
• Experience in non-profit leadership and/or program management
• Honesty, integrity, professionalism, and compassion for diverse communities
• Strong work ethic, a positive attitude, a dedication to quality and accuracy
• An ability to work well with co-workers in a team approach, especially in a small office
• Self-starter, with an ability to fulfill job requirements with minimal supervision
• Ability to work with diverse populations and points of view
• Flexibility in dealing with changing demands
• Ability to analyze budgets, financial statements, balance sheets a plus
• Ability to design and implement programs

Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience working in or with the nonprofit or philanthropic sector.
• Prior grantmaking experience a plus, but not necessary.

The Organization

The Andrus Family Fund (The Fund) believes that every young person deserves more than one chance at a successful life. For over 30 million young people, their first chance was compromised by adults and systems that didn’t always serve their best interests. We partner with organizations across the country that connect young people to caring communities, proven services and teach vital skills. Yet we know that for this work and to have an impact it cannot happen just at the individual level – that’s why we also work with local and national partners to make sure communities are equipped with the tools and knowledge that support the well-being of our most vulnerable young people.

Our approach is straightforward and laser focused: We support organizations whose work directly connects youth to the people and services they need to become self-sustaining adults. We commission research that helps identify what works and what doesn’t when it comes to creating sustainable change in young people’s lives. We work closely with our grantees to advance and advocate for programs and policies that are proven to put youth on a path to a successful and sustainable future and we support organizations that utilize community organizing as a tool to remove barriers and create social change. Though legally a sub-fund of the Surdna Foundation (parent foundation) AFF operates autonomously with a highly engaged Board and has an independent reputation for its innovative grantmaking programs. The Fund has an annual grantmaking budget of $4 million. Please visit the AFF site to learn more about the Fund’s approach.

Position Overview

Community Board Member Opportunity:

For the first time in its history the Andrus Family Fund (AFF) is seeking Community Board members to join its Board of Directors. To better live and fulfill its mission of social justice and racial equity the Andrus Family Fund is looking to bring on non-family Community Board members to its Board of Directors. The Fund’s Board and staff believe that this is an important step so that the entire institution can better represent what will soon be the new American majority and is looking to build a diverse, inclusive and equitable Board of Directors. Established as a next generation learning opportunity for extended Andrus Family members between the ages of 25-45 to learn and become involved in organized philanthropy, the fund is excited to bring this opportunity to non-family members. Though the Fund has not had non-family Board members it has long been committed to building leadership in the communities it works in and serves. Inviting community board members to join is a natural extension of its social justice values. The Fund is looking for three (3) Community Board members who will understand and share in the belief of a small, innovative and nimble foundation to impact change in its core areas. The fund uses its convening power and its leadership as well as its grantmaking to address and influence inequity in the communities that it works with.

The Andrus Family Fund is deeply committed to inclusive leadership across the board, staff and its key consultants. Because the fund is thinly staffed there is often great collaboration between the Board, staff and key consultants and board members have strong relationships with staff members often joining in site visits when possible and conferences to maintain firsthand engagement with the work.

The Board meets three times a year in person and works virtually throughout the year on program and other committees. There is no direct compensation for serving on the AFF Board though travel, meals during meetings and hotel expenses are covered.

First Year’s Community Board Member Priorities:

Board members are trustees who act on behalf of the Andrus Family Fund’s constituents, grantees, the extended Andrus Family, and its Philanthropies. The Board of Directors has the principal responsibility for fulfillment of AFF’s mission and, with guidance from the Surdna Foundation (its parent foundation), the legal accountability for its operations. The Andrus Family Fund Board has the dual purpose of engaging the extended family in organized philanthropy and exploring and implementing effective grantmaking strategies.

During the first year of Board Service, the Community Board member will be expected to:

• Become familiar with the Fund’s grantmaking strategies, grant guidelines and theories of change.

• Participate in governance and contribute to the planning, execution and operationalization of the Fund’s theory of change and approach to grantmaking.

• Contribute and apply current subject matter and field expertise to an ongoing analysis of the Andrus Family Fund lines of work; develop the ability to communicate about the work well.

• Begin to understand the present finances, leadership, and challenges of the current grantees.

• Begin to develop and leverage relationships with key internal and external colleagues, (individual and institutional) to bring forth their best ideas and efforts to inform the work of the Andrus Family Fund’s program areas.

Basic Responsibilities of the Andrus Family Fund Board:

• Help the organization continue to live and if necessary refine its mission and purpose and ensure that the program areas and strategies are reflective of that mission and purpose.

• Ensure effective program and grantmaking planning, and assist in the implementation, monitoring, and strengthening of AFF’s programs.

• Ensure financial solvency of the organization within the allotted organizational and grantmaking budget as determined by the Surdna Board.

• Interpret and represent the organization to the community at large.

Ideal Attributes and Experience:

• Be between the ages of 25-45

• The Community Board member/s will deeply believe in principles of social justice and will be excited by the approach, mission, and vision of the Andrus Family Fund. They will be a bold thinker, an avid learner and someone that can reimagine the role that philanthropy can play in the world.

• Bring a diversity of experience and expertise in the areas that AFF funds and cares about. While we care about both experience and expertise we believe that it comes in many forms such as lived experience with and in the issues, that we work on.

• We value a strong record of achievement and relevant experience in the non-profit, public, or private sector. A minimum of 10 years in either the work that AFF focuses on and/or interdisciplinary experience that can bring a fresh perspective to the Board is preferred. Excellent strategic thinking and planning skills.

• Substantive knowledge of the fields and issues related to at least one of AFF’s Program areas (youth, transitioning youth from foster care, juvenile justice, social justice and/or racial equity).

• Energetic, flexible, self-starting team player with a direct, honest, and respectful approach to problem solving, and ability to foster collaboration and contribute to a strong sense of community among staff and board.

• Embody humility, wisdom great listening skills and good judgment. Intellectual rigor and a good sense of humor. S/he will demonstrate sensitivity to the dynamics of a multigenerational family philanthropy and can partner effectively with other Board members and staff. An appetite for and competence for work with diverse communities across race, class, ethnic, political and geographic boundaries.

The candidate cannot be an employee or current Board member of any of the Andrus Family Fund’s grantee partners. The Andrus Family Fund is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented and historically marginalized communities to apply.

The Organization

Philanthropy Northwest is the philanthropy network for Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. We envision vibrant and healthy Northwest communities – each with its own unique history, culture and traditions – connected to the natural environment and facing the future with optimism. Founded in 1976, we partner with family funds, foundations and corporate giving programs through professional development, networking, research, publications, public policy work and consulting.

Our work includes three core programs: 1) The Learning Network, a regional community providing opportunities for emerging and established philanthropy leaders to connect, learn and grow; 2) The Giving Practice, a national consulting team bringing customized solutions, deep regional relationships and national expertise to support organizations navigating philanthropy’s changing landscape; 3) An incubation platform for innovative philanthropic projects, including: Cascadia Foodshed Financing Project and Community Democracy Workshop.

OUR CULTURE
 We elevate the field of philanthropy by identifying opportunities, taking smart risks, challenging our assumptions, experimenting creatively, listening actively, engaging in deep conversations and learning through action and reflection.
 Strong relationships power our work at every level; we build them with care and nurture them attentively.
 We embrace and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion in our community and continuously seek to bring new perspectives into our organization and our networks.
 We are a learning organization that invests in supporting the ongoing growth of our individuals, our team and our community.
 We value high quality work that is grounded in deep mutual respect, healthy work/life balance, clear communication, humor and joy.

Position Overview

THE JOB
The program manager is a full-time position reporting to the director of learning strategies. As a member of The Learning Network team, this position will develop and implement programs for a broad spectrum of philanthropy professionals across our six state region. S/he will engage frequently with Philanthropy Northwest members and other key stakeholders to develop, implement and coordinate programming that is relevant, timely and supportive of effective philanthropy in the Pacific Northwest. This position is ideal for a self-starter and someone with strong relational skills who can think strategically and also execute logistical details.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Work in partnership with The Learning Network team to support the design and implementation of new and existing programs that meet the learning, networking and professional development needs of a broad spectrum of professionals in philanthropy.
 Develop and maintain strategic relationships with members and key stakeholder organizations (public sector, NGOs and other philanthropy serving organizations).
 Coordinate programming logistics, speakers and presenters including training preparation, scheduling and logistical management.
 Outreach to recruit speakers, trainers and other programming partners that can bring content or best practice expertise to programs.
 Facilitate program related meetings, programs or trainings.
 Collaborate with team members on developing program materials consistent with Philanthropy Northwest brand.
 Manage logistics of venues, audio/visual, supplies and catering arrangements for programs.
 Actively participate as a member of the Philanthropy Northwest staff to identify, create and leverage existing programs and new opportunities that inspire, inform and engage our members in variety of areas including but not limited to democracy, diversity-equity- inclusion, transparency and learning, and other areas where members seek to build capacity.
 Participate in staff wide meetings, retreats, trainings and other learning and development activities.
 Other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
 Demonstrated enthusiasm and knowledge of the philanthropic and/or the nonprofit sector and understanding of key areas including diversity-equity-inclusion, public policy and advocacy, managing change, collaboration, program evaluation & learning.
 Minimum of 3-4 years of experience managing projects or programs in the nonprofit or philanthropic sector.
 Experience with diversity-equity-inclusion programming or projects.
 Exemplary oral, written and online communication skills.
 Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to manage relationships with integrity and consistency , including a keen ability to work effectively and respectfully with politically, ideologically, culturally and geographically diverse people and communities.
 Solid organizational and project management skills.
 Comfort with event planning, including logistics, marketing and speaker curation and coordination for meetings.
 Comfort with ambiguity, flexibility and adapting to shifting priorities and plans.
 Ability to travel occasionally throughout the six-state region.
 Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.
 Openness and desire to be coached and give/receive feedback.
 Team player able to collaborate with others, communicate effectively and support team members.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
The annual compensation for this full-time (40 hours/week) position includes a package of benefits consisting of medical, dental, pre-tax savings accounts for medical/transportation/childcare, fixed retirement contribution by employer (6% of salary), professional development, flexible schedule and promotion of work-life balance. Salary range is $50,000-$60,000 depending on experience.

The Organization

Social Venture Partners Seattle (SVP) is a community of engaged philanthropists who believe social change takes more than money–it takes human and social capital. SVP Seattle comprises more than 500 philanthropists, social entrepreneurs, impact investors, and business and community leaders who have joined forces to build livable, sustainable, inclusive communities.

Social Venture Partners Seattle (SVP) is a community of engaged philanthropists who believe social change takes more than money–it takes human and social capital. SVP Seattle comprises more than 500 philanthropists, social entrepreneurs, impact investors, and business and community leaders who have joined forces to build livable, sustainable, inclusive communities.

Position Overview

The new CEO of SVP Seattle will join a vibrant organization with a reputation for thought leadership and innovation, one that plays a crucial role in broader conversations about the social sector’s effectiveness, impact and related trends. The new CEO will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for SVP’s staff, programs, partners, future development and fulfillment of its mission. This represents an exciting opportunity to lead a powerful network of philanthropists with the drive to make change in their community and to help shape the impact of their collective efforts and investments.

To read more about the organizational priorities and characteristics of the ideal candidate, minimum qualifications and how to apply, please view the full profile here.