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The Organization

Established in 1988, The Tow Foundation is a family foundation committed to promoting justice, wellness and access to opportunities so that individuals and communities can thrive. Grounded in our work in Connecticut and New York, we support visionary leaders and nonprofit organizations that serve historically marginalized populations, help individuals contribute to their communities and champion advancements and experiences that make it possible for all people to live a healthy and joyous life. In all that we do, we are guided by our core values of collaboration, transformation, innovation and entrepreneurship. To accomplish our goals, we invest in innovative programs and reform in the areas of culture, higher education, journalism, justice and community wellness, and medicine.

If you, like us, are motivated by a desire to make a positive impact, then come join our growing team.

If You Are… 

• A team player who enjoys collaboration and is willing to pitch in where needed
• A self-starter who takes pride in managing your responsibilities
• A great communicator who writes and speaks clearly, and listens well
• Tech savvy with a willingness to learn new systems and tech solutions
• Flexible, adaptable and resourceful
• Well-organized, detail-oriented and able to manage several projects at once

Someone who:

• has a passion for personal growth
• embraces change and enjoys a fast-paced environment
• leads with kindness and demonstrates patience toward yourself and others
• approaches the world with optimism
• enjoys finding solutions that result in greater success and efficiency
• is passionate about having a positive impact in the world

…then this could be a great partnership.

Position Overview

The Program Associate reports to and supports the Foundation’s Program Directors and Senior Program Officer by providing administrative, project management and logistical support. This position is a vital member of the program team and works collaboratively with staff across the Foundation. The Program Associate serves as the key point of contact for current and prospective grantee partners, monitors deadlines and tasks related to active grants, and conducts research projects.

Strong candidates must be passionate about supporting innovative approaches to investing in high-impact and promising nonprofits the Foundation supports that range from small grassroots organizations to large complex institutions.

Responsibilities 

Program Support 

• Accurately maintain and update grant, contact and program related data across information systems
• Assist in reviewing and organizing grant proposals and reports
• Conduct preliminary research on issue areas and philanthropic developments
• Act as the primary contact for funding inquiries
• Partner with the operations team to prepare grant reports in the Foundation’s database
• Serve as liaison between grantees and the Foundation’s program and operations teams to ensure grant deliverables and grantee inquiries are handled in a timely manner
• Manage all aspects of program discretionary grants, including compliance with IRS and legal requirements
• Manage sponsorships of grantee partner events
• Attend external meetings related to the Foundation’s impact areas

Administrative Support 

• Manage calendars, meeting schedules and logistics for the program team
• Maintain organized files and records; track, monitor, and prioritize tasks and projects for program department
• Coordinate with communications team on grant related communications across the Foundation’s platforms
• Prepare meeting materials and presentations
• Other duties as assigned by the senior program staff

Qualifications 

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and outstanding organizational and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and analytical skills
• Ability to handle confidential and time sensitive information
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and rapidly changing work environment
• Aptitude to quickly learn and apply new technology
• Interest in philanthropy, social justice and knowledge of the nonprofit field

Experience

• Three to five years of administrative, program and/or project management experience, preferably nonprofit, higher education, grassroots or government organizations
• Familiarity with databases, project management systems and collaboration apps such as SharePoint, Salesforce, Asana and Slack is a plus
• Proficiency in Zoom and all Microsoft Office applications, understanding of MacOS, iOS mobile technology and business apps
• Experience with planning in-person, hybrid and virtual meetings

Education

Minimum associate’s degree preferably in project management, administration, marketing, or hospitality, or equivalent level of experience

Physical Requirements 

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Must be comfortable attending indoor and outdoor site visits and activities as needed

Other Requirements 

A valid driver’s license is preferred

Ability to travel up to 15% of the time within the states of Connecticut and New York

COVID-19 Operations

The Tow Foundation is currently operating as a hybrid workplace. This role currently requires an on-site presence at our office in our New Canaan, CT at least two days per week. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination, including booster, is required. We provide our team with the IT necessary to work both in our office and remotely. Compliance with office COVID-19 safety protocols is required.

Compensation and benefits

Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications

Benefits:

1. Medical Insurance
2. Vision Insurance
3. Dental Insurance
4. 401(k)
5. Tuition Assistance

How To Apply

We are managing the application process via LinkedIn and you should submit a resume via LinkedIn. We will prioritize the review of your resume over your LinkedIn profile and you are encouraged to apply even if your LinkedIn profile is not up to date. If you do not have access to LinkedIn, then please email your resume to employment@towfoundation.org with the subject “Program Associate.” The deadline to apply is August 10th, 2022. 

Should you advance to the next round, you will be asked to submit a cover letter and create a LinkedIn profile to continue going through our screening process. The ideal start date for this position is October 16, 2022.  

The Tow Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, veteran status, physical/mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

The Organization

American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC) was founded by Danny Thomas in 1957 to be the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and its sole mission is to raise the funds and awareness necessary to operate and maintain the hospital. In the years ahead, an estimated 89% of the funds necessary to sustain and grow St. Jude must be raised by ALSAC from generous donors. Learn more about why you should support our mission and our unique operating model.

From human resources, to marketing, to regional field representatives, ALSAC is always looking for the brightest professionals to join our lifesaving mission across the country. Find jobs and apply.

Position Overview

At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference.

We like people who are different…because we’re different, too. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. That’s why we’re looking at you. Your background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we’re calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®

Job Description

Responsible for leading, developing and driving the comprehensive vision, fundraising and growth strategies to secure funding (annually $25M to $100M) within a specific area and in alignment with the territory strategy. Partners with the territory to identify, cultivate, solicit/close and steward high wealth donors, corporations, partnerships, individual volunteers, donors and supporters with the purpose of growing existing revenue sources and creating new revenue opportunities. Leads and drives results through an integrated cross-divisional team for one of ALSAC’s thirty one areas.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field; Master’s preferred
• Six or more years of experience in fund-raising including previous experience through levels of progressive management responsibility, i.e., supervision, budgeting, strategic planning, organizational development, cost control, manpower allocation, special events fundraising, etc.
• Excellent diplomacy skills
• Successful accomplishments with increasing responsibilities in senior level leadership positions
• Demonstrated effective, professional relationships with internal and external key teams
• Interactions with people of high wealth and influence
• Knowledge of community development best practices and issues
• Knowledge of philanthropic communities
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and the unexpected
• Self-directed and capable of working independently with limited oversight
• Speak and write in a clear and understandable manner for internal/external relations
• Ability to speak publicly
• Ability to understand extremely complex verbal or written instructions and execute on those instructions

Benefits & Perks

We’re dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life’s special moments. We’re also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same.

• Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans)​
• 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
• Exceptional Paid Time Off
• Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Infertility Treatment Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance
• Enterprise Learning and Development
• And more

To ensure the health and safety of the children and families at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as well as our donors, volunteers and colleagues, as a condition of employment, we require that employees adhere to ALSAC’s Vaccination Requirements, including COVID-19 Vaccination.

ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer. 

ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.

No Search Firms:

ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.  All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.

How To Apply

Please apply on our website.

The Organization

American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC) was founded by Danny Thomas in 1957 to be the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and its sole missi

The Organization

American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC) was founded by Danny Thomas in 1957 to be the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and its sole mission is to raise the funds and awareness necessary to operate and maintain the hospital. In the years ahead, an estimated 89% of the funds necessary to sustain and grow St. Jude must be raised by ALSAC from generous donors. Learn more about why you should support our mission and our unique operating model.

From human resources, to marketing, to regional field representatives, ALSAC is always looking for the brightest professionals to join our lifesaving mission across the country. Find jobs and apply.

Position Overview

At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference.

We like people who are different…because we’re different, too. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. That’s why we’re looking at you. Your background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we're calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®

Job Description

Responsible for leading, developing and driving the comprehensive vision, fundraising and growth strategies to secure funding (annually $25M to $100M) within a specific area and in alignment with the territory strategy. Partners with the territory to identify, cultivate, solicit/close and steward high wealth donors, corporations, partnerships, individual volunteers, donors and supporters with the purpose of growing existing revenue sources and creating new revenue opportunities. Leads and drives results through an integrated cross-divisional team for one of ALSAC’s thirty one areas.

Bachelor’s Degree in related field; Master’s preferred

Six or more years of experience in fund-raising including previous experience through levels of progressive management responsibility, i.e., supervision, budgeting, strategic planning, organizational development, cost control, manpower allocation, special events fundraising, etc.

Excellent diplomacy skills

Successful accomplishments with increasing responsibilities in senior level leadership positions

Demonstrated effective, professional relationships with internal and external key teams

Interactions with people of high wealth and influence

Knowledge of community development best practices and issues

Knowledge of philanthropic communities

Ability to deal with ambiguity and the unexpected

Self-directed and capable of working independently with limited oversight

Speak and write in a clear and understandable manner for internal/external relations

Ability to speak publicly

Ability to understand extremely complex verbal or written instructions and execute on those instructions

Benefits & Perks

We’re dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life’s special moments. We’re also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same.

Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans)​

401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution

Exceptional Paid Time Off

Maternity / Paternity Leave

Infertility Treatment Program

Adoption Assistance

Education Assistance

Enterprise Learning and Development

And more

To ensure the health and safety of the children and families at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as well as our donors, volunteers and colleagues, as a condition of employment, we require that employees adhere to ALSAC’s Vaccination Requirements, including COVID-19 Vaccination.

ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer.

ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.

No Search Firms:

ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.  All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.

How To Apply:
Please apply on our website.

The Organization

About Ascendium

Ascendium is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has helped millions of learners pursue postsecondary education since 1967, when we were formed to help fulfill the promise of the landmark Higher Education Act of 1965. Over the years, we’ve grown to become the nation’s largest federal student loan guarantor, providing information, tools and counseling to help millions of borrowers nationwide avoid default and keep the door to reenrollment open. We also conceive and develop innovative products and services that support academic achievement, financial wellness and student loan repayment success and invest in studying and improving postsecondary education practices through our philanthropy.

We use the net proceeds from our guaranty services and other operations to fund our philanthropy. The Philanthropy team comprises program, grants management, and learning and impact staff who all have a shared commitment to advancing our philanthropic mission of elevating opportunities for learners from low-income backgrounds so they can achieve postsecondary educational and career success. Our grantmaking focuses on transforming postsecondary education and workforce training systems so they can support low-income populations, especially those in historically underrepresented groups, including first-generation students, incarcerated adults, rural community members, students of color and veterans. Currently, our philanthropy focuses on removing structural barriers to success, streamlining key learner transitions, expanding postsecondary education in prison and supporting rural postsecondary education and workforce training. Across these four focus areas, our funding supports innovative ideas, the creation of an evidence base and the expansion and replication of effective practices.

Position Overview

If you enjoy collecting, analyzing and presenting evidence to strengthen grantmaking focused on improving the lives of learners from low-income backgrounds, then you’ll want to apply for our open Associate Learning and Impact Officer position. In this position, you’ll strengthen our ability to act on input from grantees by collecting actionable evidence about our philanthropy operations and impact, facilitating learning processes across our four funding focus areas and communicating resulting lessons to internal and external stakeholders.

This position is based in Madison, Wisconsin, at our new, state-of-the-art headquarters. You’ll have a hybrid schedule, working both in the office and remotely. You’ll also have opportunities to travel to conferences, grantee events and other forums.

Job Responsibilities 

Your day-to-day activities may include the following.

• Leading the ongoing collection and analysis of survey data from our grantees and applicants and spearheading reflections on and improvement of these feedback processes to ensure they support our continuous improvement.
• Exploring opportunities to leverage our primary data sources (e.g., grant applications and grant reports), in partnership with the Grants Management and Education Grantmaking teams, to support board reports and data-informed improvements to our philanthropic practices, policies and strategies.
• Supporting grants to external partners that increase secondary data analysis and reporting on national trends in postsecondary outcomes, labor market success and upward mobility for the subpopulations of learners prioritized by Ascendium.
• Supporting advisory councils convened by Ascendium to provide guidance on research and evaluation initiatives.
• Using analysis from primary and secondary data sources to generate intuitive, informative and visually appealing tables and charts for dashboards, data placemats, data walks, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
• Effectively communicating findings to internal staff and, in collaboration with the Strategic Communications team, to external stakeholders.
• Designing and executing learning events (e.g., learning sessions, site visits and convenings) to evaluate findings and turn lessons learned into improved decisions.
• Assisting with the review, design, sourcing and monitoring of third-party evaluations of grants, grant clusters, grant initiatives and philanthropic strategy.
• Coauthoring blogs, articles and papers about our philanthropic practice in learning and impact.
• Using project management tools to effectively steward multiple projects.
• Providing overall support to the Learning and Impact team and the implementation of our core workstreams, as necessary.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements 

A highly qualified candidate will possess the following.

• Knowledge equivalent to a master’s degree in higher education, education, education policy, economics, public policy, sociology or another relevant social field.
• Three to five years of full-time professional work experience in postsecondary education, philanthropy and/or nonprofit organizations.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative methods with a particular focus on survey design and survey data analysis.
• Knowledge and experience with traditional (e.g., National Student Clearinghouse, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System and Unemployment Insurance Data) and contemporary (e.g., Burning Glass, LinkedIn and EMSI) data sources related to postsecondary, workforce and social mobility.
• Experience with statistical software, such as Stata or R, to support data analysis of secondary data sources.
• Familiarity with data visualization techniques, including dashboard creations in Excel, Tableau or other software.
• Capacity to skillfully and accurately communicate data to multiple stakeholders.
• Project management skills with a demonstrated ability to execute and follow through to achieve intended results by honoring commitments, prioritizing work and managing time and resources well.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work cooperatively and inclusively with others to achieve shared goals.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced, continually evolving work environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Interest in creating and building new systems, practices and cultures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please click here.

The Organization

About Ascendium 

Ascendium is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has helped millions of learners pursue postsecondary education since 1967, when we were formed to help fulfill the promise of the landmark Higher Education Act of 1965. Over the years, we’ve grown to become the nation’s largest federal student loan guarantor, providing information, tools and counseling to help millions of borrowers nationwide avoid default and keep the door to reenrollment open. We also conceive and develop innovative products and services that support academic achievement, financial wellness and student loan repayment success and invest in studying and improving postsecondary education practices through our philanthropy.

We use the net proceeds from our guaranty services and other operations to fund our philanthropy. The Philanthropy team comprises program, grants management, and learning and impact staff who all have a shared commitment to advancing our philanthropic mission of elevating opportunities for learners from low-income backgrounds so they can achieve postsecondary educational and career success. Our grantmaking focuses on transforming postsecondary education and workforce training systems so they can support low-income populations, especially those in historically underrepresented groups, including first-generation students, incarcerated adults, rural community members, students of color and veterans. Currently, our philanthropy focuses on removing structural barriers to success, streamlining key learner transitions, expanding postsecondary education in prison and supporting rural postsecondary education and workforce training. Across these four focus areas, our funding supports innovative ideas, the creation of an evidence base and the expansion and replication of effective practices.

Position Overview

We’re growing and need your help to take our grantmaking strategy to the next level! In the newly created Senior Learning and Impact Officer position, you’ll lead grantmaking that builds rigorous, relevant and useful evidence about policies, practices and programs that warrant scaling. This will ensure that we, as well as policymakers and practitioners, know and act on the best evidence when making critical decisions about initiatives and reforms that will improve outcomes for learners from low-income backgrounds.

This position is based in Madison, Wisconsin, at our new, state-of-the-art headquarters. You’ll have a hybrid schedule, working both in the office and remotely. You’ll also have opportunities to travel to conferences, grantee events and other forums.

Job Responsibilities 

Your day-to-day activities may include the following.

Validation Grantmaking Strategy 

• In partnership with the director of learning and impact, leading investments in validation grants. (Validation grants are grants to support independent third-party evaluations that focus on determining reforms’ effectiveness and on identifying the conditions and elements that contribute to success.)
• In partnership with the director of learning and impact, further developing and refining our grantmaking strategy and infrastructure to support investing in evaluations that examine workforce and postsecondary education reforms’ effectiveness (with methods that support causal inference) and implementation.
• Further developing and embedding our commitment to equity into our validation grantmaking strategy and execution.
• Identifying and prioritizing opportunities for third-party evaluation that use mixed methods, in consultation with program officers representing our four funding focus areas and with the field. This may include designing, commissioning and overseeing literature reviews to assess the current evidence and guide future evaluation efforts.

Validation Grantmaking and Stewardship 

• Sourcing and reviewing grant proposals for validation grants aligned to our focus areas and presenting them for funding consideration to Ascendium leadership and board members.
• Managing a portfolio of validation grants, which includes working with grantees to develop and register pre-analysis plans and reviewing reports to monitor progress and ensure adherence to standards of research quality and transparency.
• Providing strategic support to validation grantees through the sharing of best practices and connecting grantees to other resources necessary to help them succeed.

Field Leadership 

• Representing Ascendium’s education philanthropy and actively sharing lessons learned from funded evaluations for the benefit of our partners and the broader field by presenting at conferences and engaging in networks, workgroups and advisories.
• Coordinating with the Strategic Communications team to ensure findings from validation grants are shared through our media channels.
• Partnering with focus area colleagues to plan and execute Ascendium-led convenings that feature evaluation findings.
• Developing relationships and partnerships with national and regional funders of evaluations.
• Staying abreast of and contributing to evaluation in the broader philanthropic field.

Other Responsibilities 

• Contributing to the review of grant applications that include other types of evaluations at the request of individual program officers and/or philanthropy leadership.
• Advising on third-party evaluations of grant clusters, grant initiatives and philanthropic strategy advanced by other Learning and Impact team members.
• Collaborating with the director of learning and impact to establish priorities for administrative budget planning.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements 

• A highly qualified candidate will possess the following.
• Knowledge equivalent to a master’s degree, Ph.D. or Ed.D. in education, education policy, economics, public policy, sociology or another relevant social field.
• Five or more years of progressive experience in evaluation and research, ideally in workforce or higher education.
• Knowledge and experience with mixed-methods evaluations that use quantitative methods to make causal inferences, including randomized controlled trials, regression discontinuity designs and quasi-experimental designs that use propensity score matching and other methods.
• Capacity to create and build new systems, practices and cultures to support making investments in and learning from rigorous and relevant evaluations.
• Ability to work cooperatively and inclusively with others to achieve shared goals.
• Effective interpersonal skills exemplified by initiative, diplomacy, a positive attitude and professionalism.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced, continually evolving work environment.
• Comfort with ambiguity and evolution, including in the position’s roles and responsibilities.
• Strong project management skills with a demonstrated ability to execute and follow through to achieve intended results by honoring commitments, prioritizing work and managing time and resources well.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

How To Apply

To apply for our position, click here.

The Organization

Who We Are

PushBlack is the nation’s largest media advocacy organization for Black Americans, currently serving 9 million people monthly across all platforms. We use the power of narrative, especially Black History, to educate and activate our subscribers to build their personal power and create lasting economic and political change.

In 2021, PushBlack grew to 5.9M subscribers on Facebook Messenger and 500K followers on Instagram. We also ran the nation’s largest GOTV campaign for Black Americans. In May 2020, we launched Black History Year, our critically-acclaimed podcast, which has received over 3M downloads.

Position Overview

What We’re Looking For

We‘re hiring an experienced, motivated, and entrepreneurial-driven leader to be our first Director of Development.  The Director of Development will expand current fundraising efforts in partnership with the CEO to reach – and exceed – our annual revenue goals. The incoming Director of Development will manage a portfolio of major donors and institutional funders as well as support our evolution as we develop new areas of our work and strive to reach more inclusive fundraising opportunities.

The ideal candidate for this position is deeply committed to challenging and disrupting the dynamics of white dominant culture in the workplace and in our fundraising methods, including by ensuring that our funders and donors share our values and are key partners in our work to advance Black liberation.  The Director of Development will be responsible for supervising a newly hired Development Manager who is passionate about the work and has already demonstrated key fundraising results.

This opportunity will expose the right candidate to a highly innovative,  impactful, and growing organization that is leveraging media to build trusting relationships with Black Americans in order to fundamentally transform our material conditions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Fundraising
  • In partnership with the CEO,  develop and  implement a multiyear development strategy for major donors and institutional funders that is intentionally inclusive, comprehensive, innovative, and far-reaching, aligned to PushBlack’s strategic plan, and contains measurable goals.
  • Oversee a system of donor management system and processes, prospect research, gift entry and acknowledgement, and donor communications and stewardship.
  • In partnership with the CEO, develop and monitor the annual fundraising budget (currently $5.4M) and goals to ensure 10-15% growth in revenue on an annual basis.
  • Collaborate with Products and Content Teams to develop funding strategies, write proposals and reports
  • Collaborate with the Operations Team to ensure responsible stewardship of funds and financial reporting
  • Prepare the CEO for donor meetings and events
  • Manage multiple, complex and multifaceted projects and relationships
  • Participate in the development of the organization’s Board of Directors
• Team Leadership
  • Set and drive team-wide goals and engage in active coaching and professional development conversations with the Development Manager
  • Establish a strong partnership model for how other teams will work with development to advance the organization’s goals.
  • Partner with teams before, during and after projects are completed to ensure they are smoothly integrated into the operational structure and fully functional.

Skills + Experience

• Seven (7) or more years of experience in nonprofit fundraising

• Demonstrated experience raising six-figure gifts from major donors and institutional funders

• High proficiency in Salesforce
• Solid writing skills and strong ability to motivate the actions of others through writing
• Attention to detail, deadline oriented and keen ability to problem solve
• Ability to build systems that support a national team
• Ability to execute independently
• Strong communication, listening and influencing skills
• Ability to prioritize actions to align with strategic priorities

This Would Put You Over The Top

• Demonstrated knowledge of media, civic engagement and narrative change work
• Demonstrated experience cultivating and engaging major donors
• Understands that this work is in service of the organization and the people who do the work of the organization
• Familiarity with G-Suite, Slack, Trello, and/or other online productivity tools

What We Offer Our Team

• Whether you love your couch or your desk, it doesn’t matter. We’re 100% Remote!
• National medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available
• Retirement savings account (401K) with tiered matching contributions
• Three weeks’ (15 PTO days) paid vacation in the first year of service; four weeks (20 PTO days) in subsequent years. Ten (10) Sick days and 3 Floating Holidays every year.
• Eight (8) Paid Holidays including Juneteenth, as well as a Winter holiday for the last week of the year
• Annual taxable work-from-home stipend ($4,800)
• Annual professional development budget ($1,750 of which $500 can roll over each year)
• Parental Leave during new child’s first year

Let’s Talk About The Salary

• The salary range for this position is $99,207 – $136,367

How To Apply

If you are interested in joining PushBlack, please apply via this link: https://apply.workable.com/pushblack/j/BD9A722A6A/

The Organization

Firelight Foundation (Firelight) is seeking a passionate, humble, values-driven African leader to serve as our new Executive Director. The Executive Director will lead Firelight’s experienced team committed to supporting community-based organizations (CBOs) working with their communities to drive systems change for children and youth in eastern and southern Africa.

Firelight is a multi-donor public charity fund that works with foundations, individuals, and institutions to provide philanthropic support to these CBOs. Firelight’s approach is founded on the belief, backed by experience and evidence, that by strengthening community-based systems and structures and developing the next generation of change makers, communities can best determine and sustain the change they want to see.

Position Overview

We take a justice and solidarity approach to grant-making, recognizing that there are imbalances of power and privilege in this world, and that we are part of these imbalances and must assess, question and actively transfer power away from ourselves. We believe that in philanthropy and in global development, being in solidarity requires donors and other holders of power and wealth to walk with, be guided by and shift power to the people and communities we seek to serve.

Reporting to the Firelight Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides leadership for the overall direction, strategy, and success of Firelight. Demonstrating the best attributes of servant leadership, the role provides the structures, inspiration and space to support a collaborative, collective, humble but strong, and effective team.  Most team members are in Africa; some are in North America. The Executive Director oversees the Programs, Learning, Finance, Operations, Fundraising, and Communications of the organization, providing leadership and mentorship to Firelight’s Management Team.

This is a top leadership role in a growing organization. Firelight is seeking an inspiring, inclusive, and visionary leader to take our work and impact to the next level.

The incoming ED will have a deep knowledge of the social, development and humanitarian challenges on the continent and strong commitment to collaboration and community-based solutions. The ED will preferably be known and respected in the sector in Africa and beyond. With a high level of organizational leadership experience and a strong track record in team management, the incoming ED will also have fundraising and capacity-building experience.  The ED will lead a diverse team located in multiple time zones, driven by Firelight’s vision and mission and rooted in Firelight’s core values.

Firelight prefers this role to be based in Africa, ideally in one of the countries where Firelight operates. Strong African candidates located in countries outside the continent will also be considered. The successful candidate will be offered a salary within the range of $160,000 to $200,000 per annum commensurate with their experience and will additionally receive various workplace benefits.

How To Apply

For more information and to apply, please visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/ quoting reference 6003. Your application should include a CV and covering letter detailing how you fulfil the role description and personal specification. The deadline for applications is Monday, August 22, 2022.

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The Organization

American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC) was founded by Danny Thomas in 1957 to be the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and its sole mission is to raise the funds and awareness necessary to operate and maintain the hospital. In the years ahead, an estimated 89% of the funds necessary to sustain and grow St. Jude must be raised by ALSAC from generous donors. Learn more about why you should support our mission and our unique operating model.

From human resources, to marketing, to regional field representatives, ALSAC is always looking for the brightest professionals to join our lifesaving mission across the country. Find jobs and apply.

Position Overview

At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference.

We like people who are different…because we’re different, too. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. That’s why we’re looking at you. Your background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we’re calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®

Job Description

Responsible for meeting or exceeding revenue goals by managing, recruiting, and expanding volunteer and donor efforts throughout the area. Maximizes funds raised for ALSAC, while increasing the support for and awareness of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Conducts multiple high value and revenue special events for general and multicultural markets throughout the area, works with and manages the coordinators, committees, and partners of these events to maximize revenue and grow events.

• Speak and write in a clear and understandable manner for internal/external relations
• Understand complex verbal or written instructions
• Ability to relate to donors
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal skills and public speaking skills
• Demonstrated negotiating and listening skills
• Donor/customer oriented with excellent writing, telephone, and organizational skills
• Demonstrates clear communication and the ability to influence others
• Knowledge ordinarily acquired through a bachelor’s degree or more than 5 years of experience

Benefits & Perks

We’re dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life’s special moments. We’re also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same.

• Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans)​
• 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
• Exceptional Paid Time Off
• Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Infertility Treatment Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance
• Enterprise Learning and Development
• And more

To ensure the health and safety of the children and families at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as well as our donors, volunteers and colleagues, as a condition of employment, we require that employees adhere to ALSAC’s Vaccination Requirements, including COVID-19 Vaccination.

ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer. 

ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.

No Search Firms:

ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.  All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.

How To Apply

Please apply on our website.

The Organization

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations is a community of funders committed to transforming philanthropic culture and practice by connecting members to the resources and relationships needed to support thriving nonprofits and communities. We envision courageous Grantmakers working in service of nonprofits and communities to create a just, connected, and inclusive society where we can all thrive. With more than 6,000 Grantmakers who belong to philanthropic organizations of all sizes and types across the globe, we work to lift up the grantmaking practices that matter most to nonprofits and that truly improve philanthropic practice. Join us to create a greater impact for these communities by helping Grantmakers grow along with the nonprofits they serve. To learn more, visit www.geofunders.org.

Position Overview

The director of membership and development plays a key role in strengthening GEO’s community of Grantmakers and achieving GEO’s revenue goals. The director supports membership and fundraising efforts across the staff and works closely with the vice president of external affairs, executive vice president and members of the revenue team to ensure that GEO’s fundraising and membership efforts meet or exceed annual goals. The director reports to the vice president of external affairs and supervises the three staff members on the revenue team. As a director at GEO, they hold shared internal leadership responsibilities including stewarding organizational culture, developing talent, planning/budgeting, strengthening the connections between programming, communications and revenue, and fostering alignment and relationships across the team and organization. This position involves about 20-30% travel. *

*Note that GEO staff have not been traveling for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic but expect to resume some travel this spring/summer.

How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply on our jobs page at https://www.geofunders.org/about-us/jobs. A resume and cover letter are required. In your cover letter, please share the following:

• Why are you a good fit for this position?
• Tell us about your nonprofit fundraising experience
• How have you helped an organization recruit and retain members or other key stakeholders?
• What appeals to you about working at GEO?

The Organization

With a visionary President and high impact staff, Demos works at the intersection of democracy and racial and economic justice to achieve transformative social change for Black and brown communities. Demos’ work recognizes the importance of power building in service of creating a society that is equitable and that works to ensure that Black and brown communities are fully thriving. In doing so, Demos helps create the conditions for all of us to thrive. Demos moves ideas powerful enough to improve the lives of everyday Americans through the full life cycle of change. Through championing over-the-horizon policy solutions and shifting the dominant narrative, Demos works to galvanize acceptance and support for radical change and commits to sustain advocacy until that change is implemented. Demos’ program model leverages litigation, policy research, strategic communications, and movement building to meet the ever complex and shifting demands of the moment. This braided approach to impact has translated into real victories, from landmark credit card reforms to over 3 million new voter registration applications from low-income citizens. Throughout all their work, Demos is advocating not just for people, but for the very idea of the people – of one nation, united by shared fate.

Position Overview

Demos is pleased to invite nominations and applications for its Director of Development position. The Director of Development (DoD) will be a seasoned leader and an experienced fundraising professional who is passionate about raising funds to support Demos’ critical work centered on building power and increasing democratic participation of Black and brown communities. The DoD provides leadership and strategic direction to Demos’ fundraising efforts and is responsible for planning and implementing strategies to raise the yearly operational budget. This is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial leader to work closely with Demos’ new President, Taifa Smith Butler, to raise funds to support Demos’ new strategic plan. Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, the DoD is responsible for ensuring the long-range financial stability of Demos and Demos Action, a 501c4 project of Tides Advocacy. The DoD is a member of the Leadership body that collectively sets and manages the organizational vision, values, and strategic policies and priorities. The DoD is responsible for leading the organization’s talented development team, currently made up of six (6) staff spanning an individual giving team and a foundations team. The DoD will also manage a portfolio of key relationships including foundations and individual philanthropic partners.

The ideal candidate will have experience with individual giving and foundation fundraising and will lead with humility, drive, and emotional intelligence. The DoD will be joining Demos at an exciting inflection point in a strategic planning process that will clarify the organization’s mission, values, and vision, providing greater connection to Demos’ external work and create greater synergy between Demos’ internal program teams. The next DoD will be an entrepreneurial, strategic thinker and experienced in both fundraising and change management.

THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT POSITION

The DoD will join an extraordinary team of individuals that include a committed group of staff and a thriving community of movement partners committed to securing and strengthening our democracy and driving racial justice and impact in our communities. The DoD will lead in the following areas:

Team and People Leadership

The DoD will lead the high impact development team at Demos. They will be a valued member of the broader Demos leadership team, contributing to a healthy, results-oriented team and organizational culture. They will model organizational values and will translate a compelling vision into action. They will support and build the leadership capacity of their direct reports and ensure that they have the tools they need to be successful. Additionally, the DoD will:

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising plan that includes multi-year fundraising projections.
• In partnership with the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, provide the Executive Team and Board of Directors with analyses, systems, and support needed to participate effectively in fundraising and stewardship of donor relationships, including developing and tracking programs, budgets, reports, and calendars related to all Demos fundraising.
• Foster a shared vision for fundraising across the organization and drive a culture of philanthropy.
• Directly lead, supervise, coach, and develop a cohesive and forward-thinking Development Team.
• Track and monitor the organization’s monthly cash flow projections, in conjunction with the Finance Team.
• Assist with the development of annual and program budgets and financial reports.

Strategic Fundraising and Funder Stewardship

The DoD will be responsible for key relationships and partnerships. The DoD portfolio will have a deep focus on relationships with foundations given that close to 80 percent of Demos’ funding comes from foundations. However, to the DoD portfolio will also include major individual donors. In addition to fundraising and managing funder relations, the DoD will also foster a greater awareness of the importance of fundraising across the organization. The DoD will also focus on building new funder relationships and enhancing Demos’ donor pipeline. Other fundraising and stewardship responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive individual and foundation fundraising plans.
• Build and maintain a high-level portfolio of foundation and major donors, with a specific revenue goal attached.
• Support the Development Team in the building, maintaining, and stewarding of their own fundraising portfolios, setting high reaching, but achievable goals.
• Manage ongoing strategy for outreach; cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of funders and relationships; prepare and staff key Demos personnel across relevant foundation relationships.
• Develop strategies to grow and maintain long-range financial stability.
• Accompany the President and other key staff on fundraising visits, as appropriate.
• Represent Demos with key external audiences.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal DoD candidate will be first and foremost committed to Demos’ mission and the visionary evolution of the organization. They will be eager to step in and help Demos maintain and strengthen existing funder relationships while also building new relationships. They will be passionate about advancing racial equity and bring compelling people leadership skills.

While no one person will embody all of the qualities listed below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:

Excellent fundraising strategist. You are an experienced fundraising professional, with steadily increasing responsibilities, preferably at a think-tank, advocacy organization, grassroots organization, or political campaign, and are very familiar with the progressive field. You have significant experience raising money from foundations and individuals and managing the full prospect/donor lifecycle. The ideal candidate has directly created prospect engagement strategies, focused on prospect cultivation, solicited gifts, and stewarded donors post-gift. You are agile with an entrepreneurial spirit and can identify – and are willing to seize — fundraising opportunities as they arise.

Ability to Lead Efforts to Advance Racial Equity. You are committed to leading on racial equity with Demos and our external partnerships, with a sophisticated understanding of how structural racism, white supremacy, and anti-blackness influence supervisory relationships, organizational culture, partnerships, campaigns, and coalition work; understanding of how systemic racism affects present-day systems and ability to advance racial equity goals through communications strategies; demonstrated history of successfully intervening in problematic dynamics and deepening a racial justice approach within an organization, team, partnership or campaign; and commitment to Demos’ culture of respect, shared responsibility, and consistent feedback. You will work to ensure our funding strategies are in alignment with our commitment to racial and economic equity.

Ability to lead and manage a team. You know how to lead a team, develop, and support talent, manage tough situations, encourage innovation, and work within an organization to set a vision and execute it effectively. You know how to achieve your goals in collaboration with others and are skilled at nurturing talent and supervising staff. You have exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, develop, and maintain strong relationships. A sense of humor is a plus.

Exceptional detail-oriented project manager. You delegate effectively, manage multiple priorities, organize a large volume of work and keep it flowing through the pipeline. You are a problem solver, tenacious, and proactive with the ability to get things done, and are comfortable working in a fluid, multiple-stakeholder environment. You come to the table with ideas and a plan and can make it happen through sound instincts and based on experience.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Written and verbal communication is one of your strengths and you have substantial experience with persuasive writing and editing other people’s work.

The strongest candidates will also have some of the following skills and experience:

• Knowledge of political and electoral fundraising and/or 501c4 fundraising approaches.
• Familiarity with some of Demos’ core issue areas.

Additionally, candidates need to bring a strong commitment to excellence and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, & WORK LOCATION

Work Location:  Demos staff are currently working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Workplace attendance criteria is still being determined as public health conditions continue to evolve. This is a full-time position and will ideally be based in the New York City or Washington D.C. area. Demos is exploring a remote, hybrid-first work model once it reopens offices in the New York City or Washington D.C. area. Candidates based in any continental U.S. location with ability to travel are encouraged to apply.

Salary and Benefits:  The salary range for this position is $140,000 – $160,000 and commensurate with experience. Demos has a generous benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays, 18 vacation days per year, 5 floating holidays per year, 12 sick days per year, paid time off Dec. 25-Jan. 1, and a voluntary 403b plan.

How To Apply

For more information about Demos, please visit:  www.demos.org

This search is being led by Julian Jackson and Sarah Hecklau, of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s website.

Demos is an Equal Opportunity Employer–people of color, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to a diverse workplace, and to supporting our staff with ongoing career development opportunities.