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The Organization

Orbis International is a nonprofit global development organization dedicated to saving sight worldwide. Our mission is to preserve & restore sight by strengthening the capacity of local institutions in their efforts to prevent and treat blindness. Our goal is a world in which no one is needlessly blind, and where quality eye care is accessible to all.

Position Overview

The Campaigns and Events Manager will implement and manage opportunities for Orbis to engage new and existing donors through in-person and virtual events, on-site program tours, and issue-focused fundraising campaigns to elevate organizational priorities. The position is a key contributor to the Development team responsible for raising funds to create and continue life-changing programs.

REPORTING & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The Campaigns and Events Manager, reports to the Director of Development and works closely with Orbis International Development team, in particular the Major Gifts and Corporate Partnerships Teams. They will partner with Orbis’ program teams, especially the Flying Eye Hospital team. They will manage Orbis’ Events Consultant and liaise with external Campaign Consultants. The Campaigns and Events Manager will cultivate deep relationships with external stakeholders including high-level donors and the Board of Directors.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Fundraising Campaigns

• Oversee the execution of selected fundraising campaigns.
• Facilitate coordination and collaboration amongst Orbis team members.
• Provide input on campaign structure and design.
• Liaise with and support external campaign consultants.
• Provide project management for campaign activities, engage organizational stakeholders, and meet goals and timelines.
• Work with external stakeholders, including Donor Leadership Committee, to support their efforts and ensure they can meet their goals.
• Develop campaign collateral and assets based on existing Orbis messaging.

Donor Events

• Oversee the execution of development events including the annual gala, FEH Goodwill tours, cultivation opportunities, and stewardship events.
• Manage the Events Consultant responsible for event logistics (venue, catering, design).
• Manage event invitation lists.
• Support coordination of event programming, including messaging, content, and logistics.
• Collaborate and communicate with Orbis team members supporting events.
• Liaise and coordinate with vendors as appropriate.
• Manage and meet budget requirements and timeline.

Donor Experience

• Travel internationally on-location to areas where Orbis does programmatic work to support high-level donor visits and ensure a smooth and elevated experience.
• Develop and manage donor itinerary and schedule.
• Manage logistics of donor visits, including hotel reservations, transportation, and Orbis materials.
• Coordinate with the program team to schedule meetings, tours, and relevant local program information and recent outcomes to share.
• Provide a high level of donor relations and communications at each stage of the trip.

Portfolio Support

• Support the Director of Development in managing fundraising plans for the organization’s top prospects, including planning, and executing stewardship activities, preparing materials, and ensuring activities are recorded in Raisers Edge.

• Interface with colleagues in other Orbis offices to share fundraising information, strategies, and ideas.
• Provide additional support for the Director of Development’s portfolio when needed.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

• Engage in monthly intentional equity activities to inform and drive conversations around how diversity, equity, and inclusion impact the philanthropy space.
• Contribute to a team that values inclusivity, innovation, and equity.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years experience in fundraising, donor development, or equivalent experience

• Experience managing fundraising campaigns and/or events

• Leadership gift (major donor and/or corporate partnership) experience, including donor relations and communication

• Experience with project management and collaborating across departments

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge and MailChimp

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Superior organizational and time management skills: ability to prioritize, adhere to deadlines, and multi-task

• Ability to manage a variety of projects on a domestic and global scale

• Excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills: ability to represent Orbis in a professional manner with donors and stakeholders at all levels

• Trustworthy and discerning: able to handle sensitive information in confidence

• Efficient problem solver who is resourceful, strategic, and proactive

• Extremely detail-oriented with the ability to manage high-stakes logistics, pulls together many disparate parts of a project, and keep a clear view of the broader project goals and trends

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in a culturally and professionally diverse team as well as independently.

• Ability and willingness to travel internationally and work some evenings for donor events.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 10-20%.

• Interest in development and the mission of Orbis.

To learn more about Orbis, go to http://www.orbis.org

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITMENT

Orbis International recognizes and values the intersecting identities people bring to the organization. As a global organization, Orbis welcomes qualified applicants who reflect the five Orbis values of Accountability, Caring, Commitment, Excellence, and Trust.

Orbis encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures, lived experiences with their mission, and/or those belonging to communities that have been historically excluded and/or marginalized to apply. Frequently cited statistics show that members of structurally marginalized and/or underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Orbis encourages candidates to break that statistic and to apply.

How To Apply

If interested, please apply on our website with your resume.

The Organization

Wend Collective is an impact investment fund seeking to shift the dynamics of power from an exclusive system that benefits few, to an equitable one that sustains all. Through inquiry and expertise, we’re invested in a 10-year pro-democracy campaign to build diverse and enduring civic capacity in communities throughout the United States. Our strategy is built on three priority focus areas, including empowering voters, expanding representation, and elevating dialogue.

Position Overview

Wend Collective is seeking an experienced professional with an enthusiasm for strengthening American democracy to join our small team. This position is a full-time, remote, exempt position.

As a Program Officer at Wend, you will help lead and strengthen our work to build durable and lasting solutions to support a multi-racial, thriving democracy. This position will work closely with the Program Director to design and oversee grantmaking and project management for one of our core strategies, and forge and maintain deep and trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

How To Apply

Please apply here: https://apply.workable.com/wend-collective-1/j/2B91A8774A/

Note that we will begin interviews in July. Priority consideration for applicants who submit materials by June 30.

The Organization

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nation’s leading national racial justice legal organizations. Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, the Lawyers’ Committee uses legal advocacy to achieve racial justice, fighting inside and outside the courts to ensure that Black people and other people of color have the voice, opportunity, and power to make the promises of our democracy real.

Position Overview

The Lawyers’ Committee seeks a dedicated and highly-motivated Development Associate to help support the Development Department. The Development Associate will work closely with Development, Project, and Accounting staff to offer administrative support. The Development Associate handles a variety of tasks related to institutional, corporate, and individual giving, including foundation prospect research, drafting donor-centered communications, and administrative support. Additionally, this position holds the primary responsibility for the administration and use of the organization’s donor database, accurately recording gift transactions, and continuously expanding and improving constituent data. The Development Associate generates gift acknowledgments, appeal lists, and campaign reports and performs other functions in support of Development operations.

This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC.  The Development Associate will work under the supervision of the Director of Development.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Fundraising

·       Manipulate constituent data to produce segmented recipient lists for targeted solicitations;

·       Proactively mine donor data and keep current with emerging trends;

·       Work with the Development Team to seek creative connections between our programs, staff, and events to engage prospects and donors; and

·       Demonstrate customer-focused orientation by anticipating and exceeding the needs of our donors, Board members, and external constituents.

Database Administration

·       Oversee the daily operation of a relational development database, including recording gift transactions;

·       Continuously support revenue generation through, data cleansing, querying/reporting, list management, and analysis; and

·       Ensure the accuracy and integrity of gift and constituent data and reporting; Output includes generating gift receipts, campaign reporting, and financial reporting.

Gift and Donor Data Entry

·       Record revenue received from various sources including online and offline credit card transactions, gifts of stock, wire transfers and checks received in-house;

·       Generate and distribute gift summary reports;

·       Prepare timely and accurate gift acknowledgments;

·       Process changes of address and research bad addresses and other updates to constituent records;

·       Conduct biographical, financial, and philanthropic research on individuals and/or institutional prospects and donors; and

·       Assist in other Development initiatives and activities: including annual Gala and special events, Foundation, Major Gifts, Firm/Corporate, Direct Marketing, and other duties as assigned.

How To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume including graduation completion dates to https://podio.com/webforms/25366077/1879427. No calls will be accepted. Salary and benefits are competitive for a nonprofit legal organization. Staff Benefits include Employer Sponsored (Medical, Dental, and Group Life & AD&D); Voluntary Benefits (Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Supplemental Life) coverage; the opportunity to participate in the 403(b) Retirement Plan; Voluntary Flexible Spending (Medical and/or Dependent Care) and Stipends (Cell Phone and Commuter/Parking Benefits); 11 paid Holidays and Vacation/Sick days. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: The Lawyers’ Committee embraces diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We strongly encourage candidates of color and candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. The Lawyers’ Committee does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation or any other status protected under law. Accessibility Assistance: Although calls will not be accepted regarding questions about the position, if you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing the online application, please call 202-662-8600 and ask for an applicant accommodation or send an email with the subject line “Applicant Accommodation” to accommodation@lawyerscommittee.org.

The Organization

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nation’s leading national racial justice legal organizations. Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, the Lawyers’ Committee uses legal advocacy to achieve racial justice, fighting inside and outside the courts to ensure that Black people and other people of color have the voice, opportunity, and power to make the promises of our democracy real.

Position Overview

The Lawyers’ Committee seeks a dedicated and highly-motivated Donor and Special Projects Officer to manage solicitation and stewardship of all special gift donors ($1,000-$5,000). This position will have diverse responsibilities, focused on creating and deepening relationships with donors through in-person and online meetings, mailings, and special engagement opportunities. The incumbent will help donors fulfill their passions and interests through their giving and create opportunities for individuals to engage with the organization, including; creating and executing a direct mail program for full donor files, planning, executing email giving program, planning and executing donor events, and support the annual Higginbotham gala. Additionally, this position will create and execute high ROI group donor engagement and leverage staff and organizational opportunities to build donor relationships with individuals and institutions. The Donor and Special Projects Officer will work closely with the Vice President of Development, Senior Development Officer, and other development team members to create and foster relationships with donors and prospects to increase annual giving. This is a full-time, exempt position based in Washington, DC. The Donor and Special Projects Officer will work under the supervision of the Vice President, Development.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential responsibilities of the Donor and Special Projects Officer include but are not limited to the following:

Essential Duties – Donor Stewardship and Solicitation

• Manage the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of the Special Gift donors giving between $1,000-$5,000;

• Create individual goals for each person in the portfolio based on the donor’s history of giving and the organization’s knowledge of that donor’s potential and interests;

• Create and execute direct mail and email program including a planning calendar, writing content, and executing with vendors;

• Create and execute special cultivation and stewardship opportunities, such as small events, special mailings, or communications for select donors/prospects in portfolios;

• Prepare personalized proposals for individual prospects and write cultivation and solicitation correspondence; and

• Support law firm and corporate outreach.

Essential Duties – Events and Research

• Lead the creation, planning, and execution of donor events and additional donor engagement opportunities;

• Support the planning for the annual Higginbotham Gala working closely with Senior Development Officer;

• Qualify new prospects for assignment to the portfolio on a quarterly basis using shared research tools and reports;

• Identification and qualification of donors to be assigned to individual portfolios;

• Lead assignment of new $5,000 donors to solicitor portfolios; and

• Provide executive-level support to senior staff in preparation for solicitation or stewardship opportunities, including appropriate, concise briefing materials in advance of meetings with donors and prospects.

Essential Duties – Coordination and Facilitation

• Work with the appropriate staff to secure project information and use this information to develop materials directed at individual donors/prospects, such as highly personalized proposals that are in line with donor interests and programmatic priorities, and stewardship reports that detail progress made as a result of a particular gift, etc.;

• Create donor strategy memos, letters, emails, and other related pieces for donors, prospects, program staff, and others;

• Collaborate with other departments, including Communications, Field, and Advocacy;

• Maintain working knowledge of national programmatic priorities and current issues and events as they occur; and

• Other duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities

• Special projects and other tasks as assigned by the Vice President, Development.

Minimum Requirements and Competencies:

• Strong belief in the Lawyers’ Committee’s work and mission;

• Commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. Respect for differences in race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ability, and socioeconomic background;

• Strong people skills. Effective interpersonal and communication abilities. Ability to “lead through others” and gracefully exact excellence from them. Persuasiveness and perseverance in attaining goals;

• The ability to communicate effectively and respectfully on the phone and in-person with donors, board members, volunteers, staff, and the general public;

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum three years of progressive experience in development and cultivating individual giving;

• Experience nonprofit fundraising, with progressive responsibility and a proven track record of soliciting, closing, and gifts in the $1,000-$50,000 range;

• Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to simplify complex themes and activities into a short, compelling presentation or written piece;

• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines. Ability to develop long-term plans, set objectives, and track progress towards achieving objectives;

• A confident and professional work style. Ability to work independently and take the initiative and exercise good judgment. Flexibility and a willingness to take on new tasks as the responsibilities of the position evolve;

• Experience with donor database management and systems and ensure complete, secure, and private donor records. Experience with Raisers Edge preferred;

• Proficiency with donor databases and office technology and information systems (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint);

• A driver’s license and availability to travel occasionally are required; and

• Ability to work occasional overtime or irregular hours.

How To Apply

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to: https://podio.com/webforms/27311498/2106177. No calls will be accepted. The position will remain open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Salary and benefits are competitive for a nonprofit legal organization. Staff Benefits include Employer Sponsored (Medical, Dental, and Group Life & AD&D); Voluntary Benefits (Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Supplemental Life) coverage; the opportunity to participate in the 403(b) Retirement Plan; Voluntary Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care) and Stipends (Cell Phone and Commuter/Parking Benefits); 12 paid Holidays; and Vacation/Sick days. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: The Lawyers’ Committee embraces diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We strongly encourage candidates of color and candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. The Lawyers’ Committee does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other status protected under law. Accessibility Assistance: Although calls will not be accepted regarding questions about the position, if you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing the online application, please call 202-662-8600 and ask for an applicant accommodation; send an email with the subject line “Applicant Accommodation” to accommodation@lawyerscommittee.org.

The Organization

The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra.

Position Overview

The Director of Planned Giving will lead a dynamic team of fundraisers who collaborate across the entire Development office to research, cultivate, acquire, and steward the planned giving portfolio, which includes the Kennedy Center’s Legacy Societies. The Director will be responsible for a significant portion of the Kennedy Center’s income targets and will have an exciting opportunity to build the planned giving pipeline, advance existing programs, and design and implement a multi-year growth strategy.

The Director of Planned Giving reports to the Vice President of Individual Giving, and also works collaboratively across Development leadership and senior staff, as well as the Office of the President.

The Director also manages complex internal and external relationships, maintains systems to maximize productivity and financial results, and proactively advances the objectives and goals of multiple campaigns. This position oversees one Manager, who in turn oversees two Assistant Managers.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of five years of direct experience in planned giving; additional relevant experience in estate planning, tax advising, or other legal experience welcome.
• Track record of success in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospects in the planned giving and/or trust and estate gift management arena required.
• Experience managing a high-performing team that met or exceeded goals, through effective goal-setting, prioritization, delegation, and team-building.
• Ability to collaborate across a matrixed organization to leverage the expertise of other departments, work together to effect change and achieve shared goals
• Knowledge and training in planned giving and financial principles, trends, and understanding of planned giving in a large cultural institution or non-profit environment is beneficial.
• Experience with Tessitura or nonprofit experience with a CRM database is beneficial.

How To Apply

To apply, click here.

The Organization

THE CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FOUNDATION

The California Wellness Foundation (Cal Wellness) is a private, independent foundation established in 1992 with a mission to protect and improve the health and wellness of the people of California. As one of the largest health-focused foundations in California, with over $1 billion in assets, Cal Wellness is a nationally recognized leader for its strategic core operating support for grantees; public policy grantmaking; and a focus on violence as a public health issue. It is Cal Wellness’ desire to promote equity and level the playing field so that everyone has access to good-paying jobs; healthy and safe neighborhoods; and quality health care services.

The foundation’s current Advancing Wellness grantmaking strategy includes four interrelated portfolios. Since its founding, Cal Wellness has awarded nearly 9,000 grants totaling more than $1 billion. As the foundation looks to the future, it is pursuing new and innovative strategies beyond its core grantmaking to advance its mission, including implementation of new technology systems, development of its public affairs capacity, and establishing mission- and program-related investment portfolios.

Cal Wellness has a diverse staff of approximately 45 located in its Los Angeles and Oakland offices and a diverse 12-member Board located throughout the state of California. The foundation’s work underscores a belief that wellness requires social justice, a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and sustained efforts to eliminate systemic barriers that prevent access to health care, education, employment, and safety.

Please visit www.calwellness.org for more information.

Position Overview

THE OPPORTUNITY

The California Wellness Foundation is seeking an analytical, flexible, and collaborative Senior Grants Administrator with a customer service- and detail-oriented nature to support efficient and effective grantmaking operations at the foundation. The Senior Grants Administrator will expand the grants management team’s capacity to facilitate and administer new grantmaking initiatives, including expenditure responsibility, and support data integrity and grants analysis. As a key strategic partner to our Grants Program and Finance departments, the Senior Grants Administrator will be dedicated to helping the foundation make mission-aligned grants supported by data-driven decision making. The ideal candidate will be inspired by the foundation’s mission and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and excited by the opportunity to proactively contribute to the ongoing improvement of new grantmaking initiatives and our grants management system.

THE GRANTS MANAGEMENT TEAM

The Senior Grants Administrator will be an important member of Call Wellness’ tight-knit five-person grants management team led by and reporting directly to the Director of Grants Management. Grants management is part of the larger Operations Department which manages the grantmaking process, policies, and records to improve Cal Wellness’ technological systems and manage our offices. The Senior Grants Administrator will add valuable capacity and expertise and serve as a backup to key roles as the grants management team seeks to meet the expanded operational needs of the Foundation and improve service to internal and external partners. The Senior Grants Administrator will have the opportunity to contribute and grow within a supportive team; in close partnership with other teams including Grants Program and Finance; as well as in interaction with the CEO, the executive management team, and the Board of Directors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Grants Administration

• Process all types of grants with a focus on and expertise in specialty grants such as new initiatives supporting 501(c)(4) organizations; social enterprises; fellowships; multiyear collaborative efforts funding long-term systems change and impact.
• Support the tracking, monitoring and due diligence for program related investments (PRIs).
• Administer assigned grant recommendations from submission to closing, including data entry and coding; due diligence; scheduling reporting requirements and payments; and ongoing cross-departmental workflow management.
• Prepare grant-related correspondence for review including grant agreements, payment transmittal letters, and reporting notifications.
• Support board member discretionary grants through a board portal.
• Oversee nonstandard grant transactions and other anomalies related to grantmaking (including amendments).
• Maintain a strategic partnership with grantmaking staff throughout the grantmaking process with a special focus on pipeline management and budget allocation tracking.
• Ensure compliance with current IRS charitable giving guidelines and foundation-specific policies.
• Identify issues and proactively and collaboratively explore and deliver solutions that continually improve the grantmaking process.
• Serve as a backup and sounding board for members of the team as needed across the team’s work.

Grant Analysis and Data Management

• Manage overall quality control and data integrity in the grants management system (foundationConnect/Salesforce platform) ensuring accuracy of grant and other CRM-related data.
• Provide system administration focused on optimization and maximum utilization including enhancements of foundationConnect and interface updates.
• Coordinate the Foundation’s Data Governance Committee with a focus on back coding and data quality control.
• Assist with the preparation and production of grantmaking-related reports, memos, and data visualizations including grant allocation reports to inform budgeting and planning decisions.
• Assist in the development of tools and resources to manage grant information and data.
• Respond to grant data requests and inquiries from internal and external audiences including the generation of analysis and reports.

Customer Service, Training, and Project Management

• Communicate with grantees and staff to facilitate timely handling of grant-related matters.
• Provide technical assistance to grant applicants and grantees in the use of our application and reporting systems.
• Assist with writing and maintaining grants management policies and procedures.
• Write and maintain grantmaking guides and training materials.
• Assist in training staff and grantees on technology, policy, and procedure changes that affect them.
• Maintain and create electronic templates (using tools like CONGA).
• Provide project management support for key grants management initiatives.
• Lead or assist with other tasks and projects as assigned.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidates will be aligned with our mission and values; possess strong analytical, customer-service, and project management skills; demonstrate exceptional communications skills to translate detailed technical information with clarity and ease for diverse audiences with various levels of understanding; have strong relationship-building aptitude to respectfully develop genuine connections with internal team members and various external constituencies; and embody, through lived experience, applying a DEI lens to our work. Key experiences, expertise, and interests that will contribute to success in this role include:

• Demonstrated mid-level experience in philanthropy, contracting, compliance, library science, or other related fields; explicit grants management experience is a plus.
• Skilled in knowledge management and documentation; data analysis and visualization; and database management with demonstrated ability to learn, use, optimize, and train others on complex software and data tools (experience with foundationCONNECT/Salesforce, Tableau, PowerBI or similar tools is a plus).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word (advanced Excel skills are a plus).
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to handle pressure with poise and respond with grace and flexibility in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong commitment to accuracy and compliance with innate orientation toward process improvement and an interest in enhancing effective processes and systems.
• Effective project management with the ability to effectively prioritize multifaceted projects and/or change efforts and respond quickly to immediate needs in a way that manages workflow to meet deadlines.
• Effective customer service skills with the ability to balance the needs of internal and external constituencies.
• Excellent team player capable of working independently or collaboratively with flexibility to take on varied responsibilities within the grants management team, with other internal teams, and with external vendors, consultants, and other constituencies at multiple levels.
• Professional demeanor that demonstrates warmth, dependability, responsiveness, knowledge, and credibility.
• Self-motivated, strategic thinker with a strong commitment to collaboration and relationship building.
• Superb written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences; deliver clear and compelling presentations; and maintain high professional and ethical conduct including maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion.
• Knowledge of current IRS regulations related to private foundations and due diligence processes is a plus.
• Experience with CONGA or similar tools for creating electronic templates is a plus.

CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate will embody Cal Wellness’ core competencies:

• Live our Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Equity, Stewardship, Excellence, Learning, and Trust.
• Drive Towards Innovation: Be bold. Experiment and learn from both successes and failures.
• Make a Difference: Yes, we can. Own our responsibilities and our ability to make positive change.
• Contribute to One Team: We’re in this together. Our success is a collective effort.
• Show Courage: Be thoughtful but act on your convictions. Be open to feedback.

How To Apply

TO APPLY

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and list of three references (candidates will be notified in advance of any outreach to references) by 5:00 pm PT on Friday, July 15, 2022. The link to apply is on our website and below.

Resume review begins immediately. Those selected for advancement may be asked to participate in several rounds of interviews (virtual and/or in-person) and complete a writing assignment. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our application process, please let us know.

The California Wellness Foundation is partnering with Walker and Associates Consulting – a Black- and woman-owned strategic management consulting and search firm located in Oakland – for this search. Questions or Nominations? Email us at calwellness@walkeraac.com.

The California Wellness Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse candidate pool. Additionally, we are a fair chance employer and welcome candidates with living experience with the criminal justice system.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to limit the scope of potential work assignments. This is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and duties may differ from those as outlined above.

The Organization
Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, with 2.5 million members-1.8 million girls and 800,000 adults. Girl Scouts is the leading authority on girls’ healthy development, and builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Today, and spanning coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts of the USA is the largest girl-focused organization in the United States and a household recognized brand. Many know the organization from its iconic Girl Scout Cookies (yes, they’re delicious!), but Girl Scouts is so much more. As a mission-driven nonprofit organization, Girl Scouts of the USA has been championing girls as they discover their dreams and work together to change the world. From navigating a rocky hiking trail to advocating for climate justice, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be themselves unapologetically as they rise to meet new challenges and discover the issues that matter most to them. GSUSA describes themselves as a team of doers, innovators, problem-solvers, creators, and dreamers collaborating to support Girl Scouts in 111 local chapters and 152 countries and engaging 50 million alumni.

Girl Scouts of the USA’s goal is to be, and to be known as, a welcoming organization where every Girl Scout feels they belong-that Girl Scouts is for them. Regardless of race, religion, family income or cultural background, all Girl Scouts deserve to be part of a Movement that teaches valuable life skills and that sets them up for success throughout their lives.

Position Overview
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Girls Scouts of the USA in the search for a Chief Development Officer.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Development Officer will be a strategic and visionary trailblazer who is passionate about building the culture of philanthropy for Girl Scouts, both within the organization and in its greater Girls Scouts Movement in support of its mission and vision. The Chief Development Officer will lead a primary revenue-generating community with diverse funding streams including adult and lifetime memberships, philanthropic giving, corporate partnerships, and foundation and government grants. The Chief Development Officer will provide professional leadership to staff and work closely with Council leaders, internal and external committees, advisory councils, donor societies, and member networks.

Charged with increasing the overall pool of donors, partners, and supporters, the Chief Development Officer will lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising and partnership plan that will ensure achievement of Fund Development teams annual and multi-year goals, in support of the Girl Scouts overall strategic plan. The Chief Development Officer will develop and lead an integrated national fundraising effort, creatively identifying potential new sources of support for Girls Scouts programs, research, public education, and organizational infrastructure, and will forge positive and collaborative relationships with GSUSA Councils, will spearhead collaborative GSUSA and Council efforts, and will serve as a lead relationship builder with Council staff on fund development. The Chief Development Officer will meet or exceed both personal and departmental revenue goals and strengthen the organization’s overall fundraising capacity systematically and effectively. The Chief Development Officer will successfully manage a personal portfolio of donors and will provide required leadership and oversight to the SPNV team to meet the department’s income goals.

A bachelor’s degree is required for this position as is at least 15 years of fundraising experience. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and resume. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Girl Scouts of the USA as well as the responsibilities and qualifications stated in the position prospectus.

The Organization

Central Carolina Community Foundation (CCCF) is a public foundation, located in the heart of Columbia’s Bull Street District, with assets of $200+ million and an active and varied grants program of more than $15 million annually. We are dedicated to promoting, increasing, and facilitating philanthropy across 11 counties in the Midlands of South Carolina. Our role as a catalyst for philanthropy, a community builder, collaborator, and provider of grants and scholarships continues to grow. The Program Officer plays an important role at the Foundation as a vital member of the Foundation’s Community Investment Team and working to advance the Foundation’s mission to improve quality of life in the Midlands region.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Vice President for Community Investment (VPCI), the Community Investment Program Officer will oversee assigned grant portfolios and community engagement work to advance the Foundation’s mission, message, and resources to improve quality of life in the Midlands region. You must have a clear understanding and commitment to the Foundation’s mission, vision, and promises. You will use your deep understanding of and love for the community to administer the Foundation’s assigned competitive grant programs, use our available data efficiently to continuously improve our work, and provide outstanding client service as the Foundation’s first point of contact in the community. You must be a mission-driven individual with a commitment to philanthropy, respect for nonprofits, and strong values of partnership and equity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grantmaking for assigned competitive grants
  • Manage grant teams to ensure clear communication, shared outcomes, highly organized and timely processes, and efficient grantmaking.
  • Fully utilize the Foundation’s online grantmaking software to include building and processing grant applications, communicating with applicants, performing nonprofit due diligence, facilitating committee reviews, awarding funds, and ensuring all grant records are accurate and complete.
  • Work closely with Marketing and Communications to ensure donors, nonprofits and the community are informed of grant opportunities and impacts.
  • Review, summarize and report grant outcomes to donors, Board of Trustees, staff, and other stakeholders.
  • Continually apply lessons learned to inform and improve the Foundation’s grantmaking.
  • Accurately apply the guidelines and processes for all grants, grant recipients and funds.
  • Working closely with members of the Community Investment team as well as other Foundation departments to ensure grants align with the Foundation’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.
• Build and maintain relationships with nonprofit organizations, fund advisors, volunteers, and the community
  • Establish relationships and a working knowledge of nonprofits serving the Midlands, to include those outside Richland County and those led by a Black, Indigenous, or Persons of Color.
  • Develop trusting relationships with grantees, conduct site visits and check-in calls, and attend grantee events as appropriate.
  • Manage grant review committees, ensuring clear directions and expectations, respect of members time and talents, and committee decisions align with the Foundation’s values and goals.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for assigned funds. Conduct regular and relevant communication with fund advisors to ensure grant process is rewarding, transparent and meeting donor intent.
  • Serve as the Foundation representative on assigned community committees and coalitions and at community events.
• Demonstrate expertise and initiative
  • Serve as the in-house specialist on livability, community well-being, and working with marginalized and excluded communities and geographies.
  • Incorporate equity, inclusion, and access into Foundation grantmaking.
  • Demonstrate initiative in identifying and applying best and emerging practices in philanthropy and partnership development and collaboration.
  • Apply a clear understanding of nonprofit best practices, processes and procedures, culture, and norms into Foundation grantmaking, communication, and events.
• Additional Foundation responsibilities include:
  • Assist with all Foundation events as requested, including but not limited to giving days, nonprofit trainings, Board meetings, and donor events.
  • Support grant entry as needed during busy times throughout the year.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
The Program Officer must be a mission-driven individual with a commitment to philanthropy and community and strong values of partnership and equity. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in the programmatic work of CCCF and a desire to contribute by developing and implementing grant process that can support the Foundation’s mission. The candidate should be adept in managing multiple project teams made up of staff, interns and/or community and corporate volunteers. The candidate will demonstrate initiative and be self-directed in all tasks as well as organized and have an exceptional attention to detail. The position requires someone who can balance a range of responsibilities and work proactively to address the organization’s functional needs and the needs of our constituents. Candidate must demonstrate a love of the community, be solution focused and place extreme importance on building and maintaining equitable, trusting relationships.

Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years’ experience in the fields of philanthropy, community engagement, and/or nonprofit program planning/implementation/evaluation
• Experience working in a leadership role at a nonprofit
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse communities, including communities of color and rural communities
• Project management and/or grant management experience, including experience delegating tasks, and providing sufficient follow-up
• Experience managing project teams with diverse skills and complex, multiple tasks
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access at the individual, organization, community, and institution levels
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Suite and database management
• Able to problem-solve, remain solution-focused and constantly improve Foundation procedures
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to be self-directed in all tasks
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and work on various projects and meet deadlines
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and being flexible to changing priorities, while maintaining a strong attention to detail
• Must be a team player/leader who readily collaborates
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills among diverse stakeholder and constituent groups
• Ability to approach situations and challenges with empathy and a sense of humor

This position may require occasional weekends and/or extended workdays

Compensation

• A team-oriented, performance excellence culture
• A fantastic, collaborative work environment
• A full-time, exempt position with flex-time options
• A generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life, and retirement benefits.
• Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000

How To Apply

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity! Central Carolina Community Foundation has engaged Find Great People to assist with professional recruitment. Interested candidates should submit their resume to the job posting linked here: Website

Additional inquiries may be directed to Mattie Abrams at Find Great People, mabrams@fgp.com (803)719-5547.

Central Carolina Community Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

The Organization

The Bush Foundation

Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, the Bush Foundation was founded in 1953 by Archibald Granville Bush, an American businessman at 3M, and his wife, Edyth Bassler Bush. The Foundation was established to advance “scientific, educational, and charitable purposes” and today supports a range of initiatives, including leadership development, community problem solving, Native nation building, student-centered learning and the arts. The Foundation operates with a staff of 30+, stewards an endowment that has grown to $1.6B and has a combined operating and philanthropic budget for 2022 of $70MM. More information about us can be found at bushfoundation.org.

We inspire and support creative problem solving – within and across sectors – to make our region better for everyone. Everything we do is to advance this purpose. It is what ties all our work together. We invest in great ideas and the people who power them in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the 23 Native nations that share this geography. This is both our tagline and our strategy to advance our purpose. We work through open grantmaking programs to support organizations and people who think bigger and think differently about solutions to problems in their communities to:

·       Develop, test and spread great ideas that will make the region better for everyone

·       Inspire, equip and connect people to more effectively lead change

Our Operating Values

We believe that change happens through people and that the future of our region depends on what the people in it believe they can do and be. We consider every investment to be an investment in people, to think bigger and think differently about what is possible. Our operating values guide everything we do. We try to live them in every aspect of our grantmaking and our operations.

·       Spread Optimism. We encourage individuals and organizations to think bigger and think differently about what is possible. We are positive and supportive in our internal and external interactions.

·       Work Beyond Ourselves. We actively seek opportunities to work in true collaboration with others to have more impact. We are willing to both lead and follow. We candidly share what we learn with others.

·       Everybody Matters. We are a champion for both excellence and equity inside and out of the Foundation. We have fair, open and inclusive processes. We work to raise overall quality of life while also closing opportunity and achievement gaps.

·       Steward Well. We demonstrate appreciation for the Foundation’s history and thoughtfully build on its legacy. We hold ourselves to high standards of integrity and accountability and conduct ourselves in a way we hope would make our founders proud.

·       More Good. Every Year. We are a true learning organization and work to be smarter and more effective every year. We never lose sight of the reason we exist: to do the most possible good with the resources left to the community by Archibald G. Bush.

We have a deep organizational commitment to equity and that commitment is integrated throughout what we do and how we do it. We try to ensure we are accessible and relevant to people all around the region and we make sure that we are investing in communities with the greatest needs. We have a long-standing specific commitment to investing in Native Americans and the 23 Native nations in our region.

Organizational Change

The Foundation has been going through significant organizational change. We were already making strategy shifts when the global pandemic, the recession that deeply affected communities in the region and the racial reckoning following the murder of George Floyd pushed us to change even more quickly. We are working to be more open, more responsive and a stronger force for equitable change in the region. This includes doing more to advance racial equity, making bigger and longer-term commitments to support transformative change and sharing more power and working with and through community-based organizations. We have shifted structure and redefined jobs and are figuring out the day-to-day implications of some of these decisions. In all this change, we are hoping to increase our impact in making the region better for everyone.

Investment Portfolio

The Foundation’s investment portfolio includes $1.6B spread across a wide variety of asset classes. Approximately 50% of the portfolio is invested in private equity investments. While the portfolio has performed well overall, this particular class of investment has performed particularly well and has grown as a percentage of overall portfolio value. In recent years the portfolio’s total returns have consistently been in the top 1% when compared against peers.

In addition to more traditional aligned investments, the portfolio includes Impact Investments, including Program Related Investments and Mission Related Investments. These investments, which seek social and/or environmental benefits that are measured in addition to financial return, represent a small but growing portion of the portfolio, with specific goals for increasing portfolio share over the next several years. As described in our Impact Investing Statement, the Foundation’s impact investing activity is focused on advancing equity in capital markets and supporting business and community development in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native Nations we serve.

Position Summary

Thoughtful and effective investment management is core to our strategy. With the pending retirement of our long-tenured investment leader, we are seeking a Managing Director of Investments who will advance the Foundation’s goals by leading the investment and asset allocation strategies so that we can meet our near-term and long-term goals. Aligning these decisions with our mission is paramount.

Reports to:                                  Chief Operating Officer

Direct Reports:                            Investment Analyst/Manager

Other key relationships:

– President

– Investment Committee and Chair

– Investment Consultant (Cambridge Associates)

– Various Investment Managers

– Finance Director

– Board of Directors

– All Bush Foundation Staff

Position Location: Our primary office is located in St. Paul, MN. Three of the 33 current staff live outside of the Twin Cities area. We are a place-based foundation with a commitment to and focus on serving a specific region so all employees are expected to live in the region that we serve.  We are transitioning to a hybrid work environment, with the goal of providing flexibility for staff to work from the location that fits them best. When our hybrid work model is fully implemented, Twin Cities-based staff will be on site on every Wednesday, with an additional on-site day planned once a month. Staff are welcome to work in the office more frequently if desired.

Starting salary: $354,000 annual full-time exempt

Benefits: The Foundation offers excellent benefits, including health, dental, life and disability insurance; generous retirement contributions; professional development and vacation, sick and holiday leave.

Travel: Up to 25% planned travel will be required to monitor and select the Foundation’s investment managers.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Oversight

·       Monitor performance and periodically rebalance portfolio to meet asset allocation targets and the Foundation’s short- and long-term cash needs.

·       Monitor portfolio liquidity to provide flexibility to make investments and assure payout requirements can be met.

·       Work with investment consultant to monitor and manage key portfolio risk factors.

·       Review economic trend data and stay current with general capital market developments.

·       Ensure that portfolio reflects the Foundation’s Impact Investing and ESG goals.

Investment Manager Due Diligence, Selection and Monitoring

·       Provide strategic direction to the investment consultant in due diligence and selection of new managers and removal of managers, including understanding their diversity policies and practices across a broad range of asset classes. Work with investment consultant to maintain a pipeline of prospective managers.

·       Form opinions as to manager risk and return profile and overall portfolio fit and mission alignment prior to recommendation to the Investment Committee.

·       Review performance and develop relationships in order to act as the Foundation’s “eyes, ears and voice” independent of the investment consultant.

·       Engage, manage and perform ongoing evaluation of the Foundation’s outside investment consultant.

Investment Committee

·       Serve as lead liaison and support to the Investment Committee Chair and investment consultant to prepare quarterly Investment Committee meeting agendas that incorporate major risks, opportunities and issues.

·       Work closely with Investment Committee and full Board of Directors as needed to develop, adjust and monitor investment policy and strategies and support organizational goals.

·       Interact directly and independently with the Investment Committee Chair and members, developing trusting and productive relationships.

·       Assist in recruiting new members to the Investment Committee.

Organizational Leadership and Participation

·     Lead the investment function, ensuring a positive and collaborative environment.

·     Provide organizational leadership, including raising and resolving cross-organizational issues.

·     Actively engage with Foundation staff to learn, reflect and act together so that the Foundation’s shared goals for community impact can be met. Actively demonstrate core organizational values in performing all duties.

Investment Team Leadership

·       Support, lead and inspire direct report(s) to ensure a positive and collaborative environment resulting in a high performance and continuous improvement culture which values the contribution of each team member.

·       Conduct regular individual and team performance assessments. Facilitate and support growth, training and development of team members.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess a passion for institutional investing, a belief in the power of philanthropy to transform communities and an appreciation for the importance of aligning the Foundation’s investment activities with the organization’s mission and programming. Critical success factors include the ability to build collaborative relationships with key internal and external partners and authentically demonstrate a leadership style that conveys trust and confidence.

Leadership Competencies Expected

·       Functional Expertise: We are a small organization with big aspirations. All our leadership roles call for people who can do both big picture strategic thinking and the hands-on work to make it happen.

·       Cultural Competence: We have a strong organizational commitment to equity with a particular focus on advancing racial equity. We need people who will consider the equity implications of every decision so that everything we do works well for people of different backgrounds and abilities. We need leaders who are committed to anti-racism and are comfortable directly addressing issues of race and cultural difference.

·       Inclusive Decision-Making: We are an inclusive organization and we need leaders that model intellectual curiosity and collaborative problem solving. We need people who build capacity to evaluate ideas and information analytically, conceptually and critically and effectively shepherd recommendations and solutions.

·       Fosters Collaboration: We are a very collaborative organization and nearly all our work is shared. This means we need people who are really good at intentional planning and decision making, eager and willing to seek out and learn from feedback and input. This means raising and resolving issues in inclusive ways, with good communications with stakeholders all along the way – while still able to move things forward.

·       Emotional Intelligence: We need people who possess a high level of self-awareness, empathy, humility and social awareness. This means having leaders who effectively manage personal emotions and behaviors to foster productive relationships and influence others.

·       Values Driven: We are a values-driven organization. We need people who are enthusiastic about the Foundation’s values and are willing to reflect, learn and act to do what it takes to live up to them.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

1.     Compelled by the mission and purpose of the Foundation; demonstrates authentic commitment to aligning mission with position responsibilities and genuine interest in participating in cross-foundation activities, some of which are directly related to the investment work and some that are less directly aligned.

2.     Inspired by our operating values; has a track record of advancing equity in community and/or workplace. Involvement in community activities is a plus.

3.     Significant institutional investment management experience and demonstrated success through multiple market cycles. This would usually require 10+ years of experience managing a complex investment portfolio of $500MM+.

4.     Experience with private equity investments is required in addition to expertise in at least one other asset class; comfort across all asset classes is critical (private equity, public equity, debt instruments, hedge funds, etc.).

5.     Demonstrated experience with Environmental, Social and Governmental (ESG) criteria, Program Related Investments (PRI), and/or Mission Related Investments (MRI); successful track record preferred.

6.     Experience partnering with an institutional investment consultant and experience selecting, monitoring and building relationships with fund managers.

7.     Experience managing/staffing a board/committees and/or experience on a governing board; understands investment governance and has ability to drive agenda items.

8.     Demonstrated ability to facilitate discussions and lead debates on investment strategies with well informed and opinionated experts; allows and encourages alternative points of view.

9.     Experience organizing, analyzing and distilling investment data to support recommendations.

10.  Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills and success supporting and developing talented colleagues to succeed individually and as a team.

11.  Relevant advanced degree(s) and certifications and/or evidence of pursuit of expertise.

Preferences and Workstyle

1.     Leadership approach that builds confidence with staff, board and Investment Committee.

2.     Comfort and patience working with stakeholder groups to reach shared outcomes as facilitator and participant.

3.     Interest and ability to build organization’s capacity around impact investing.

4.     Willing to be both a leader and a follower, able to speak up and stand up for less popular points of view or to be persuaded by others as called for by the situation.

5.     Affable and self-aware; builds rapport and trusting relationships quickly.

6.     Culturally fluent, able to work well with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and dedicated to racial equity.

7.     Takes a long-term view consistent with the Foundation’s culture and perspective.

How To Apply

To Apply

The Bush Foundation has prepared a video recording to provide more background and information on the Foundation and this role. You can view the recording after June 15, 2022, at https://www.bushfoundation.org/job-opportunities.

The Foundation has partnered with Doran Leadership Partners to lead this search. Please send your resume to Heidi.Westlind@DoranLeadership.com and/or Kelly.Dettmann@DoranLeadership.com. Applications will be accepted until July 22, 2022, but review of candidates will begin right away. If your interest in this role is high, we recommend an early application for immediate attention.

Heidi Westlind
heidi.westlind@doranleadership.com 

952.484.2108

Kelly Dettman
kelly.dettman@doranleadership.com

312.731.3069

The Organization

Position Overview -Heinz Endowments, President

The Heinz Endowments [the Endowments], a private family foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, seeks a President. For decades, the Heinz family and its philanthropies have worked to support the health and well-being of the greater Pittsburgh region and to promote innovation, fairness, and social, economic, and environmental sustainability. In doing so, they have had a profound impact on the region and helped to shape the trajectory of Pittsburgh itself. Today, with more than $2.3B in endowed assets, the Endowments focuses its grantmaking principally on organizations and programs in southwestern Pennsylvania. It strives to use the region as a laboratory to develop solutions to complex societal problems that manifest locally but are national and global in scope.

The President reports to a 15-member Board composed of both family and community members, and oversees a staff of 33 FTEs, an annual administrative budget of $15.8M, and an annual grantmaking budget of more than $100M.

As a visible and influential community leader, the President represents both the foundation itself and the longstanding values and commitments of the Heinz family. The role calls for outstanding skills in communication and collaboration, a sophisticated understanding of public policy, a commitment to continuous learning and critical reflection, and a track record of successful team leadership. Breadth of experience is preferred over a narrow focus within one professional arena

All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held in strict confidence and should be submitted via  www.imsearch.com/Heinz.

Karen Wilcox and Chloe Kanas are leading this search.

The Heinz Endowments is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We welcome and encourage a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

How To Apply

All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held in strict confidence and should be submitted via  www.imsearch.com/Heinz.