Category: Job Posting

The Organization

Portfolio Director, Connecticut Opportunity Project

The Connecticut Opportunity Project (CTOP), a division of Dalio Education, is seeking a Portfolio Director to work as part of a social investment team that searches for, identifies, invests in, and supports nonprofit organizations working with disengaged and disconnected young people in Connecticut.  The Portfolio Directly engages closely and collaboratively with up to four grantee partner organizations to: (a) identify their developmental needs; (b) help them plan ways for meeting those needs; (c) structure and manage multi-year general operating support grants with each grantee; (d) negotiate developmental milestones (in terms of which grantee progress will be assessed) with each grantee; (e) provide or arrange for third-party technical assistance, consultation, and other supports as indicated; (f) participate in the development of materials and activities (e.g., with other funders) that further CTOP’s mission; and (g) participate in activities to measure, evaluate, and report the impact of CTOP’s social investing.

Organization Overview:

Dalio Philanthropies is the Dalio family’s philanthropic enterprise, furthering the philanthropic enthusiasms of family members.  Dalio Philanthropies operates with a lean team that enables family members to develop their philanthropic passions, to learn from their passions as they pursue them, and to achieve positive outcomes and impact in those passion areas.

Led by Barbara Dalio, Dalio Education operates as an entrepreneurial team within Dalio Philanthropies, working to strengthen public education in Connecticut by engaging with educators, community leaders, and young people to achieve positive outcomes and greater equity across the state.  Dalio Education leads a results-driven philanthropic platform that includes CTOP and the Connecticut RISE Network (an independent organization co-founded by Dalio Education), as well as several collaborations benefiting students, teachers and other educators, public schools, and communities in Connecticut through an approach that supports educators and emphasizes the development of the whole child.

Dalio Education believes in the value that diversity, equity, and inclusion brings to a team and empowers each member of the team to embrace these values along their personal journey of growth and professional development.

CTOP’s mission is to invest in and help strengthen youth-serving organizations in Connecticut so they can work effectively, reliably, and sustainably with young people ages 14 to 22 who are disengaged or disconnected in order to help them re-engage in and complete secondary education, then transition successfully to the pursuit of post-secondary education, such as a technical certification, military enlistment, or an academic degree – with the ultimate goal that all young people will achieve satisfying employment that supports their agency and self-sufficiency.

Position Overview

Position Summary:

Dalio Education seeks a highly motivated, talented, and dynamic individual to serve as a CTOP Portfolio Director who will be working as part of a team to achieve CTOP’s mission.  The Portfolio Director will “learn by doing” and through full integration with the CTOP team.  He or she will receive active mentoring from senior team members as well as focused professional development through highly engaged supervision as well as through didactic experiences dedicated to his/her professional growth.  The principal work in this position consists of developing and sustaining highly supportive relationships with up to four grantee organizations.  This involves researching the field for potential grantee candidates, conducting due diligence for promising candidates, facilitating “theory of change” workshops (initially as part of a team), structuring and managing general operating support grants with measurable milestones, as well as providing nonfinancial supports to grantees to help them grow their capacities and move ahead in their individual developmental journeys.  In all facets of this work it is essential that considerations of diversity, equity, and inclusion be kept in mind and promoted wherever possible.

A successful candidate must have strong analytical capabilities, maturity, superior organizational skills, and a growth mindset.  This person will play an integral role on a small team that is working hard to achieve a bold mission.  This role will require rolling up one’s sleeves in order to execute multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment that is oftentimes ambiguous and fluid.

Position Location: 

Greenwich, Connecticut

Given the current state of the pandemic, this position will abide by the current work-from-home status of the organization, but when appropriate, based on public health guidelines, will work from the Sound View office in Greenwich.

Reports To:

CTOP Director initially, and over time to the CTOP Deputy Director (a position not yet filled) 

Role Responsibilities: 

In this role and as part of a team the Portfolio Director will:

• Engage in landscaping and due diligence efforts to find and engage potential grantee candidates;
• Facilitate (with the support of other team members) theory of change workshops focused on organizational development and improvement; and help grantees understand and make operational the concept of Active Service Slots (described on the CTOP website under Resources);
• Work directly as point-person with up to four CTOP grantees and consult to them in the areas of program design and implementation, focused on helping them increase and improve their ability to provide essential services to disconnected and disengaged young people effectively, reliably, and sustainably;
• Develop and maintain a trusting relationship with grantees that promotes supportive discussions in which difficult issues are raised and resolved constructively for both the grantees and for CTOP;
• Arrange for grantees to receive the kinds of non-financial supports that will help them in their respective efforts to build capacities and competencies to serve target population youth effectively and manage their operations reliably, including the design, implementation and management of an IT system with distributed data entry and real-time performance data retrieval at all levels of the organization;
• Help grantees design and implement performance management systems and processes for utilizing performance data to drive continuous improvement;
• Participate in the development of further CTOP strategic and expansion planning;
• Participate in the creation of CTOP tools to manage its work effectively and reliably;
• Participate in the planning and delivery of grantee-cohort professional development activities focused on promoting mutual learning and organizational development;
• Support the development and management of a CTOP budget for the coming fiscal year;
• Develop deep knowledge of the Connecticut context within which CTOP makes its social investments;
• Develop a deep understanding of the of the nonprofit sector in general, and in Connecticut in particular;
• Develop a strong command of the youth development literature with special focus on issues related disengaged and disconnected young people;
• Develop a deep understanding of the principles of social investing; and 
• Other duties, as assigned. 

Position Requirements:

The ideal candidate will possess the following professional qualifications: 

• At least five years of experience (beyond entry-level) managing programming or systems in a nonprofit setting; in philanthropic grant-making and/or data management; and/or in organizational capacity building;
• Bachelor’s degree at an accredited higher education institution; and
• Experience successfully demonstrating the cultural competency to work across diverse populations and the ability to build excellent relationships with stakeholders from various walks of life (e.g., colleagues, grantee partners, practitioners, and young people and their advocates representing the needs and interests of disconnected and disengaged youths (many of whom are people of color) from low-income circumstances.

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, attributes, and values:

• Integrity, transparency, honesty, compassion, and strong ethical orientation;
• Emotional intelligence, creativity, analytical skills, and sound judgment;
• Resiliency under pressure and the ability to thrive in a rapidly evolving and entrepreneurial organization;
• Superior organizational skills with great attention to detail;
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and deliver high‐quality work in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills;
• Self‐starter with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement;
• Capability to glean important points and patterns from data to make decisions and recommendations; and
• Skilled in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite.

Compensation, Benefits, and Relocation: 

Compensation for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience.  Dalio Philanthropies provides a full slate of employee benefits including, but not limited to, health, dental, life, vision, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, subsidized childcare, and a 401(K) match program.  Dalio Philanthropies also offers competitive vacation and holiday policies, as well as competitive relocation packages if necessary.

Please note we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.  Dalio Philanthropies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.

All employment at Dalio Philanthropies is subject to an extensive background check.

How To Apply

http://boards.greenhouse.io/dalioeducation/jobs/4144077004

The Organization

By any assessment, Baton Rouge Area Foundation is an extraordinary institution. Led since 1988 by CEO John Davies, Baton Rouge Area Foundation has long been a force for progress in South Louisiana.

The Foundation is known throughout the region and beyond as a truly consequential resource. It enjoys a long-standing reputation for unparalleled vision and relentless execution, leveraging philanthropic resources in creative collaboration with others to achieve extraordinary results on behalf of the communities it serves.

During the incumbent CEO’s 33-year tenure, the Foundation’s assets have grown from $5 million to over $700 million. During the same period, the Foundation distributed over $550 million in grants. While financial numbers are just one measure of a community foundation’s relevance, these numbers are indicative of the singular difference Baton Rouge Area Foundation, its donors and its partners have made in pursuit of civic good.

BRAF is the largest community foundation in Louisiana and one of the largest in the country. It hosts some 600 donor funds and a diversified portfolio of investments in real estate, stocks and bonds, and Louisiana-based venture capital funds. Most of BRAF’s real estate is held in the Wilbur Marvin Foundation, a supporting nonprofit, and managed by Commercial Properties Realty Trust. Altogether, nine supporting organizations are included in BRAF’s consolidated financial reports.

Baton Rouge Area Foundation has a well-earned reputation for leadership and impact in South Louisiana. Much of that reputation is embodied in the incumbent CEO, John Davies, widely regarded as a singular leader and a true visionary. Davies himself would be the first to note that none of BRAF’s successes of the past decades have been accomplished by one person or one organization alone, as collaboration is at the center of everything BRAF does. Even so, the reality is that no one in the service area has worked with anyone else as CEO of BRAF, an anchor institution, and a successful CEO transition is widely seen as critical to the region’s future.

Position Overview

The leader invited to become BRAF’s next CEO will have the mandate to build on its exceptional reputation and significant resources, leveraging its full range of assets—human, reputational and financial—in resolute pursuit of a better region for all.

The first order of business for the next CEO, therefore, is to model a smooth succession, embracing BRAF’s rich history and considerable momentum while discerning the path from past successes to an equally ambitious future.

Among the next CEO’s key priorities will be a nuanced version of the following:

• Embrace the unmet challenges of South Louisiana and, in consultation with staff, board, donors, partners and community stakeholders, develop a cogent strategy that leverages and enhances BRAF’s reputation for bold vision, tenacious execution and sustainable impact;
• Deepen BRAF’s relationships with emerging philanthropists, emerging leaders, and emerging constituencies while embracing the long-term stakeholders who have made BRAF’s prior successes possible;
• Marshal the energy of a diverse and inclusive organization to deliver a rich and operationally excellent experience for donors, grantees and community partners;
• Challenge BRAF’s staff and donors, both current and potential, to ensure a stable, sustainable and aspirational future for all South Louisiana; and
• Ensure that BRAF’s own house is in order, that staff have the resources, infrastructure and opportunities for professional development consistent with the strategy for impact in the larger community.

BRAF’s search committee is open to a variety of career paths. A record of genuinely impactful leadership across communities, organizations and sectors will be of particular interest, as will a contender’s creativity in addressing intractable issues. The committee will be interested in a prospect’s philanthropic experience, but foundation leadership experience is not itself a primary priority for consideration.

Competence: The Baton Rouge Area Foundation expects to appoint a CEO who is…

• An accomplished executive with a rare blend of confidence and humility, a servant leader who knows when to take charge and when to take counsel.
• Ambitious for the community
• A highly creative problem-solver and connector, with the record to match
• A leader equipped by professional involvement or lived experience to engage fully in issues of race and equity
• Accustomed to leading in an environment of high expectations
  Multitalented and politically astute
• An organizationally savvy entrepreneur adept at building relationships and teams; a natural collaborator
• Intellectually alert and financially savvy, a passionate, persistent champion with superior listening skills
• A leader who respects the power of proximity
• A nurturing, accessible and empowering leader who supports staff development and donor engagement with equal fervor
• Able to meet people where they are, even while challenging them to embrace transformation
• A board-savvy leader, quick to engage, learn from, lead and challenge a board drawn from many quarters
• Technologically current, ensuring staff have the tools and the infrastructure needed to achieve ambitious goals
• An inviting champion for the mission, someone with a knack for attracting the financial and human resources to support bold goals; a leader adroit at expanding relationships with current and potential donors and attentive to staff development.

How To Apply

Learn more about this position in the Leadership Profile here: https://bit.ly/BRAFCEO

For potential consideration or to suggest a prospect, please email BRAF@BoardWalkConsulting.com or call Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, Patti Kish or Lysondra Somerville at 404-BoardWalk (404-262-7392).

The Organization
The National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of NCFP to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. NCFP prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

NCFP envisions a world where all communities and systems are vibrant, equitable, and regenerative. To support this, NCFP works to ensure that philanthropic families gain greater clarity of purpose and achieve more meaning and impact in their giving while the field of family philanthropy pursues an ambitious vision toward intentional giving.

When NCFP was founded, philanthropy as a professional field was nascent and NCFP developed programs to successfully meet the needs of the family philanthropists it served at that time. Organizations serving philanthropists were not common, and NCFP was instrumental in organizing and building a base of knowledge to support the development of a now recognized field of family philanthropy.

Today, the field of philanthropy is crowded with consultants, financial advisors, membership organizations, and academic centers. The pace of change in external context has rapidly accelerated as the field reckons with national disruption, the effects of climate change, health crises and long-standing structural inequities. The field of family philanthropy is calling for support to respond to an increasingly intersectional world, requiring social-impact investments that are more strategic, justice-minded, and effective. Motivations for engaging in philanthropy, the structures that support giving, and the very definitions of philanthropy and family, are changing and being challenged.

NCFP is responding with support that is agile, evolving, and increasingly co-created by stakeholders and partners in the field. To achieve this, NCFP has adopted a new strategic plan, with a theory of impact linked to a clear business model, that calls for both an expansion in the number of families served as well as a deepening of their engagement toward more effective practices.

NCFP, guided by its refreshed theory of impact, works to:

• Elevate a vision for family philanthropy, including the potential and practices of impactful and intentional giving.
• Equip families and their partners to achieve purposeful outcomes with curated and relevant tools, resources, and skills.
• Activate and connect a diverse and engaged peer community of philanthropic families and partners.

A newly designed Family Giving Lifecycle framework serves as a guide for NCFP’s programmatic offerings. The Lifecycle encompasses the breadth and inflection points of family philanthropy and orients donors to effectiveness for the purpose of promoting better outcomes. It recognizes the complexity of family decision making and acknowledges the iterative nature of the journey families undertake, making room for revisiting topics as the family and philanthropy evolve. Program strategies will extend opportunities for peer-based learning and incorporate a wider variety of tools and learning modalities to meet the connection, exploration, and training goals of philanthropic families. Based on feedback that the field is asking for expert-led communities of practice, these programmatic approaches increasingly include ongoing peer learning and networks.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Chief Impact Officer (CIO) and in partnership with the Vice President for Programs, the Program Director will create, manage, and execute program strategies aligned with NCFP’s mission and overarching program model. She/he/they will help create a culture of trust and accountability, transparent communication, and continuous improvement. The Director will help bridge the various functions of the organization, helping to integrate program, performance management, communications, and financial management workstreams and goals. The successful candidate will be both a strategic thinker and an executor with a can-do approach.  She/he/they will be a flexible team player able to work in a cross-functional team environment. The Director will be committed to motivating and supporting internal and external stakeholders to create a culture and practice that centers the many intersectional aspects of equity and racial equity.

The salary for this position is $90,000 – $110,000 depending on experience plus benefits, which include paid vacation; 11 holidays; new parent leave; 100% employee premium paid for medical/dental/vision insurance; 5% retirement contribution; short and long-term disability and life insurance; transportation benefit; and professional development. This is a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status exempt position based in Washington, D.C. Staff are working remotely through December 2021.

CORE FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Design and Delivery

The Program Director will take the lead on a subset of the following areas, and support the program team with implementation in the remaining areas.

NCFP Learning and Action Networks

NCFP Learning and Action Networks (LANs) are ongoing peer cohorts dedicated to deep shared learning about a specific focus area in family philanthropy, with a commitment to defined actions following and as part of the learning. Current LANs include a Racial Justice Learning and Action Network, a Mission Investing Institute and Action Network and a Trust-Based Philanthropy Learning and Action Network. Each LAN cohort collectively works through a curriculum carried out through multiple peer learning events led by experts in the field. Learning and Action Networks provide a connected and dedicated peer community while challenging funders to think differently and commit to learning and real action. The Program Director will manage budgets and execute programming for existing Learning and Action Networks and will work with other staff to further expand LAN offerings.

NCFP Fellows

NCFP created the Fellows program to honor veteran leaders in family philanthropy and to nurture a generation of new leaders who will strengthen and add to the field. Fellows work with NCFP and the family philanthropy community to inform and shape resources and frame discussion of critical issues. They identify and advance issues of personal interest within the context of NCFP’s programmatic agenda. The Fellow appointment recognizes a significant track record and celebrated history of leadership in family philanthropy. Fellows are mid-career and new leaders whose research and service contributes to advancing the field. The Director will help evolve the Fellows program in the context of NCFP’s new strategic plan, and provide administrative, operational, and strategic support to the existing fellows engagements with NCFP. 

Peer Networks

NCFP’s Peer Networks are small group virtual learning conversations focused on a particular topic. Sessions are held several times a year via video chat. Joining a peer network connects participants with others facing similar challenges and opportunities. Current networks include The Board Chair Peer Network, Non-family Staff Peer Network, Engaging Youth Peer Network and Strategic Lifespan Peer Network. The Director will help co-design Peer Networks and may lead one or more networks.

NCFP Consultations and Speaking Engagements

Each year NCFP leadership accepts a limited number of consulting engagements to facilitate family philanthropy learning agendas and speaking engagements on a variety of topics. In support of these, the Program Director will participate in business development, project manage engagements, conduct research, identify new learning and information resources, compile reports and findings, and assist leadership with interpretation and presentation of data and talking points.

Technical Assistance and Research

The Program Director will be tasked with helping develop a proactive strategy and process for handling substantial ongoing requests for information (RFIs), triaging requests, researching and answering a portion of the RFIs, assigning RFIs to other staff, and conducting and compiling research to support responses. The Director will provide research and writing support for projects leading to the publication of papers, articles, and other media, and contribute to the NCFP Content Collections.

Conferences, Workshops, Salons

NCFP conferences, workshops, salons and other events are crafted to feature emerging themes from the sector and fundamental topics in family philanthropy. They are practical skill-building programs, virtual and in-person, that are designed and led alongside sector partners with the aim to educate participants and direct their practices to effective strategies for meaningful social impact. The Program Director will provide planning, implementation support and project management for events, including the National Forum on Family Philanthropy, Trustee Education Institute, CEO Retreats, and others.

Emerging Program Strategies and Opportunities

While the Director will be responsible for, or share responsibility for, the roles and activities above, it is expected that as NCFP implements its new program model and organizational structure, duties will evolve along with those of all staff.

Organizational Integration, Performance Management and Sustainability

The Program Director will:

• Support the planning and execution of team meetings with strong facilitation and timely use of outcomes and financial data that informs ongoing program development and implementation.
• Connect families, partner organizations and other stakeholders to NCFP’s work through participation in relevant programming. Work closely with the Chief impact Officer and Director of Development and Community to implement a relationship development and engagement strategy that is connected to both program impact and revenue generation.
• Help design and implement systems and tools to assist with generating feedback, data collection, and analysis necessary for successful performance management, learning and improvement, and resource allocation.
• Work in partnership with communications, program, and fund development team members to ensure regular communication with the NCFP community that supports strong engagement and encourages investment in the work.
• Supervise and develop staff.
• Develop and track revenue, expenses, and key performance indicators against annual goals.
• Listen for and identify opportunities for NCFP to bring value to its constituencies and the sector.
• Bring a balance of creativity and practicality in supporting ongoing strategy and process development within an organization of similar size and scope.

QUALIFICATIONS
While one person may not embody all the qualities below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences: 

Foundational Requirements 

• Dedication to supporting families gain greater clarity of purpose and achieve more meaning and impact in their giving.
• Committed to a workplace that values different backgrounds and life experiences. Desire to learn about and incorporate equity and racial equity lenses into programs, structures, and processes for NCFP employees and the constituencies NCFP serves.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, discern, prioritize, allocate resources, and meet deadlines.
• An optimistic outlook and the integrity, kindness, and patience necessary to work in a transformative, dynamic environment.
• Comfort with organizational change and the ability to make decisions with imperfect information.
• Can leverage data-based observation and interpretation to engage stakeholders in shaping and implementing solutions, and for learning and continuous improvement.
• Ability to take initiative and contribute ideas for enhancing performance.   

Desired Technical Competencies, Experience, Certifications, & Education

• BA/BS preferred. Minimum of five years relevant and progressive professional experience with specific experience related to the family philanthropy field.
• Experience with facilitation, Family Systems Theory, private and public foundation rules and regulations, adult learning methods.
• Familiarity with trends in philanthropy and the ability to add to the knowledgebase in the field of family philanthropy.
• Experience developing and delivering seminars, workshops, and cohort-based learning opportunities, including standalone events and longer-term, multi-session learning arcs.
• Strong virtual and in-person facilitation and engagement skills.
• Experience conducting programmatic needs assessments and assessing program outcomes.
• Ability to network and build relationships with organizations and individuals to increase NCFP’s visibility and further its mission and goals.
• Commitment to motivating and supporting internal and external stakeholders to work together to create a culture that centers the intersectional aspects of equity and racial equity.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively; willingness to be helpful; experience managing up, down, and across.
• Skilled in helping team members, including staff and consultants, set goals that can achieve measurable results; helps promote accountability at the team and individual level.
• Provides and asks for supportive coaching and direct feedback.
• Excellent writing, editing, analytical, and oral communication skills including the ability to collect, review, synthesize and present information and findings.
• Ability to integrate program development and revenue planning to support NCFP’s impact and sustainability goals.
• Can facilitate ownership and decision-making by establishing clear parameters, including developing and managing budgets.

·       Skilled in using various IT tools and applications for program delivery, communication, data management and performance management.

For more about the National Center for Family Philanthropy, please visit: https://www.ncfp.org

How To Apply

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to hr@ncfp.org, subject line: Program Director Search.  NCFP will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis the week of October 15, 2021.  Thank you for your interest!

The Organization

Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of six PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org.

DREAM’s VACCINATION POLICY

DREAM requires vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees.  Reasonable Accommodations based on a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief are being considered in accordance with applicable law.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION  

At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.

From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters—it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.

Come dream with us.

DREAM MAXIMS

All Kids Can. This Kid Can.

DREAM is Family.

Fun is a Serious Value.

Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.

Fail. Persist. Exceed.

DREAM Big.

Position Overview

The Managing Director of Advancement (MDoA) will report to the Executive Director and serve as a member of DREAM’s Management Team. In concert with the Executive Director, the Managing Director of Advancement will inform, implement, and articulate a comprehensive fundraising strategy, focusing on institutional, corporate, and individual donors (including major donors and prospects).

The MDoA is responsible for managing a robust fundraising program that raises over $20 million annually through a combination of major gifts, corporate sponsorships, institutional giving and fundraising events. The MDoA will manage an experienced fundraising team charged with maintaining and evolving DREAM’s creative approach to increasing revenue and in-kind support to fulfill the organization’s mission. The MDoA  will also work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to drive a capital campaign for DREAM’s exciting next phase of growth.

Roles and Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Executive Director, lead the advancement team in implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with the organizations’ goals and priorities in partnership with the MD of Advancement Strategy & Operations and MD of Communications and Brand;
• Partner with and support the Executive Director, Board of Directors and Ambassadors in advancing DREAM’s fundraising goals. Work closely with the Board and Ambassadors to inspire greater participation with fundraising efforts, capitalizing on the resources, talents, and networks that the Board and Ambassadors offer;
• Drive the stewardship of both the Board of Directors and Ambassadors as well as the recruitment of new members with an eye towards diversifying with a focus on age, race, gender, ethnicity and profession;
• Motivate, coach, and manage the fundraising team to ensure professional growth and attainment of team-wide and individual goals;
• Serve as a member of DREAM’s Management Team and leverage the departments, teams, and programs that the team represents as a cultivation tool for donors, foundations, and other partners interested in supporting our mission;
• Steward and grow the pipeline of major gift donors, consistently reviewing and replenishing the pipeline to facilitate donor growth and engagement;
• Manage a portfolio of individual and corporate donors, including the direct solicitation of major gifts and planned giving;
• Support in building the institutional giving strategy including managing key relationships with philanthropic leaders and overseeing an institutional giving team that identifies, cultivates, and sustains multi-year foundation partnerships that provide long-term sustainability for the organization;
• With the Executive Director, oversee the planning, execution, and follow-up to virtual and (eventually) in-person fundraising events. With the team, continue to monitor evolving post-COVID event guidelines and create sound event strategies for DREAM.
• Partner with MD of Advancement Strategy & Operations in fundraising operations that enhance agency operations, with a particular focus on alignment between the development and finance teams;
• Develop and carefully manage your budget ensuring that funds are spent efficiently and effectively in support of DREAM’s mission;
• Monitor key fundraising innovations and philanthropic issues and provide recommendation actions to the Executive Director;
• Reinforce a culture of philanthropy among all staff, volunteers and donors;
• Support and partner with the Executive Director and Board of Directors in other fundraising-related initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• A strategic thinker with a relentless focus on improving systems, coordinating efforts, using data to drive decision making and an unwavering commitment to reaching goals;
• A proven track record of success in team leadership and developing people;
• Successful leadership achieving fundraising goals in an executive role in a nonprofit organization. An exemplary reputation with stature and credibility;
• Proven ability for bringing together different departments within an organization to work together toward a shared vision and goals;
• Ground-level experience as a fundraiser and/or in sales with a proven track record of success in personally cultivating, soliciting, and securing major gifts;
• An ability to secure funding from diverse sources – including major donors, foundations, and corporations;
• Demonstrated ability to leverage government support. Success designing and managing comprehensive campaigns to secure both operating and capital funding;
• A commitment to diversity, specifically, the ability to interact professionally with dedicated Board and staff members who have diverse backgrounds, professional skills and perspectives;
• Flexibility and a proven ability to innovate and find creative solutions to challenges;
• A working knowledge of the New York City funding community, its leaders and trends;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the belief that all students can succeed, and a deep desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.

How To Apply

Visit https://jobs.lever.co/wearedream/c31920d8-77a5-4926-b8f1-67a2d36697ed?lever-origin=applied&lever-source%5B%5D=External%20boards to apply.

The Organization

Humanity United (HU) is a foundation dedicated to cultivating the conditions for enduring freedom and peace. We support and build efforts to transform the systems that contribute to human exploitation and violent conflict. HU is part of The Omidyar Group, a diverse collection of organizations, each guided by its own approach, but united by a common desire to catalyze social impact.

Position Summary:
Humanity United (HU) is seeking a process-oriented, collaborative and high energy Portfolio Manager (PM) to join the Peacebuilding Team! The PM will drive crucial team communication, budget and grantmaking processes within the Peacebuilding team and ensure integration acrossHU. The PM will work closely with Peacebuilding’s 360 team, made up of the Managing Director, two Senior Directors, and Director. This role will help cultivate the “team of teams” structure to its highest potential so that the Peacebuilding team and its partners can live into their core values and mission.

The PM will ensure that the Peacebuilding team operates in a clear, coordinated and effective way, across a wide variety of programs and in service of a multidimensional portfolio strategy. The PM will also serve as a key liaison with the HU Operations team and will maintain relationships across the organization with key partners. The PM will support the Peacebuilding team in articulating best grantmaking practices as HU engages more deeply in the trust-based philanthropy movement and critically reflects on its own role in shifting power toward local actors in the global system.

The successful candidate will be an engaging teammate who can move efficiently between teams to build effective processes, help develop a collaborative and transparent team culture, and orchestrate the co-creation of decision-making processes. Ideally, the candidate will have outstanding attention to detail and be a self-confident, creative and independent self-starter.

This is a full-time, exempt role, reporting to the Director, Peacebuilding. During the COVID-19 pandemic, all HU staff are working from home. As our offices reopen, returns are on an opt-in and gradual basis. During 2021, this role can be based anywhere in the US. From January 2022 onwards, this position will be part of our Washington, DC team.

Core Job Responsibilities:

Peacebuilding Team Management
* Manage the Peacebuilding grant database and together with the PB team members produce learning on a quarterly and annual basis, thinking strategically about how to communicate this information to various audiences inside and outside HU.
* Build and revise budget and grantmaking resources and other internally mandated materials to support the team to take part in emergent learning and operational action in their program and portfolio work; lead team members through the participatory budget process on a quarterly basis.
* Plan and communicate team rhythms, meetings, retreats, and collect knowledge for the team; plan the arc of team conversations and communicate across the team on a variety of issues. Ensure that the design and implementation of team processes will make these activities possible.
* Create communication channels for use by the team to engage other HU departments, to allow for maximum alignment on goals, policies, team processes, and learning.
* Develop and handle core Peacebuilding Portfolio contracts for strategy and learning and collaborate closely with HU Operations team.

Cross HU and External Leadership
* Support critical grantee and partner relationships. Work with grants and grantees (at times as the key grantmaker, holding relationships, and at others supporting other PB team members), shepherding grants through HU’s grants management system, Smart Simple.
* Act as liaison with the Operations team to ensure grant processes, learning, and budget information on the operational side of the work are communicated with the right partners within HU.
* Lead intricate departmental/portfolio-wide projects and schedules of vital meetings, coordinating the planning and execution of portfolio-wide events.

Communication and Learning
* Compose board documents, presentations, and agendas for the Peacebuilding team sections of board meetings and other internal HU meetings; ensure the team is ahead of the curve in all internal processes required by HU and team deliverables.
* Help curate and communicate information from program teams as part of “holding the whole” across the entire portfolio and manage the grant database, and budget database.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must-have requirements:
* Dedication to HU’s mission and core values (including Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice)
* “Roll up the sleeves” approach, deep sense of curiosity, and a willingness to listen and learn
* High tolerance for ambiguity and balancing multiple changing priorities, strategic frameworks and definitions of success across a dynamic portfolio
* Experience facilitating conversations around complex issues to help drive them toward a decision
* Ability to communicate with a range of partners inside and outside HU, both verbally and in writing
* Demonstrated ability to create appropriate meeting rhythms for sophisticated teams (including board conversations), and to capture most important elements of team meetings in writing
* Strong experience with financial, legal, and grantmaking (or similar) systems, and the ability to learn these systems
* An approach to problem-solving that is proactive and capable of adapting and building consensus
* The right to work in the United States
It’s a bonus if you bring:
* Direct lived experience of the issues we work on
* Experience working with a remote and distributed team
* Prior work in a non-profit or philanthropic environment
* Language fluency: French, and/or Spanish
* We encourage qualified candidates lacking formal or direct experience to describe how their background has served as preparation for this role.

Humanity United believes that diversity, equity and inclusion make us more successful in our work, and we are able to grow and learn better together when our team is diverse and representative of the communities we serve. We are actively engaged in a formal DEIJ journey as an organization, and expect that prospective employees are enthusiastic about advancing these goals.

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and staff. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, class, religion, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status and any other characteristics protected by law. We strongly encourage applications from people with diverse identities or who are members of marginalized communities.

HU is proud to offer all staff an inclusive and comprehensive benefits package to accommodate a diversity of needs and life circumstances and to accommodate staff at all life stages with flexible and supportive benefits. In addition to full benefits this role offers a competitive salary which we are happy to share on request. We will also share with all first-round interview candidates. We will not ask what you are currently earning or for any other details of your salary history.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to fully access our benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation, or describe your needs in your application.

Humanity United’s Values:
We encourage all candidates to learn more about our organizational values at https://humanityunited.org/about/

To Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter via our careers site.

The Organization

Crankstart is a private foundation based in the Bay Area dedicated to working

collaboratively on immediate problems and underlying causes. Crankstart partners with leaders and organizations that demonstrate know-how in areas of critical need, including education, arts and sciences, economic and racial justice, immigration, civic engagement and environmental action.

Crankstart was created by Michael Moritz and Harriet Heyman. As early signatories to the Giving Pledge, they have committed to giving away the majority of their wealth in their lifetimes. Michael has been a partner of Sequoia Capital since 1986, was born in Wales and moved to the United States in 1976. Both his parents were refugees from Nazi Germany. Originally from Chicago, Harriet is a sculptor and former journalist who wrote for the New York Times before moving to the Bay Area in 1985.

In 2020 Crankstart distributed $120M in grants, including $92M to nonprofit organizations in California, and $53.5M to groups based in San Francisco. For 2021, Crankstart is targeting grants totaling more than $200M, with giving expected to continue to grow in the coming years. Grantmaking has a primary focus on the Bay Area with secondary focuses on Chicago and the UK.

Crankstart is currently a small, lean team of five with plans to grow over the next few years. Crankstart is a strategic, collaborative, responsive, equity-focused funder. Crankstart has an actively engaged family board and its organizational culture is one that emphasizes healthy relationships, empowerment, and a strong team culture based on trust, authenticity, healthy disagreements, and collaborative conversations.

For more information about Crankstart, please visit  https://crankstart.org/.

Position Overview

Crankstart is seeking an experienced strategic philanthropic leader to serve as the Managing Director of Programs. This newly created senior role reporting to the CEO is responsible for the vision, strategy, development and implementation of ambitious program strategies and grantmaking to advance the foundation’s goals in its next phase of evolution and growth.

The Managing Director will be a principal advisor to the CEO and board on all matters related to foundation programs and grantmaking ensuring that each program area advances the foundation’s goals to be a strategic, collaborative, responsive, equity-rooted grantmaker. The Managing Director will build, manage, and mentor a program staff working on diverse grantmaking portfolios; identify emerging opportunities and strategic leverage points; work in creative and strategic partnership with other funders and stakeholders; ensure quality and accountability; and evaluate the performance of programs and grantees.

Responsibilities

• Vision and Program Leadership. Partner with the CEO and board on the development and execution of strategies, programs and grantmaking to advance foundation goals. Provide seasoned leadership to the foundation’s grantmaking. Serve as a senior advisor to CEO and provide thought leadership, perspectives, and lived experiences to the work of the foundation.
• Program Development and Grantmaking. Oversee diverse grantmaking and program portfolios in the areas of education, communities, civil rights and democracy, as well as the environment and science.
• Management. Manage, build, train and mentor a staff comprised of up to 8 -10 senior program officers, program officers, program assistants and consultants as needed. Ensure effective collaboration and appropriate opportunities for professional growth and autonomy. Help to shape and solidify the emerging culture of the foundation.
• Communications. Prepare strategy memos, briefs, reports, and presentations in a variety of formats for the board, grantees, community leaders, and mentor staff to do the same.
• External Relationships and Partnerships. Represent the foundation to a broad range of decision-makers and partners, including grantees, community leaders, business leaders, government officials, affinity groups, and other collaborators in the region and across the country.
• Evaluation. In partnership with the Learning, Networks & Evaluation (LNE) leader, guide the development of overarching strategies, tactics, and evaluation metrics across all the foundation’s programmatic work. Work with the LNE leader and team to activate the plan, ensuring program staff are aligned on their roles in gathering data, including explicating any reporting requirements into grant agreements in ways that are doable and meaningful for both grantees and the foundation, and participating in team learning sessions to glean insights, track progress and setbacks, and make course corrections when needed.
• New projects. Assume other responsibilities and explore new opportunities that arise with the evolving needs and aspirations of the foundation.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is someone who will thrive in a culture that is accountable and highly collaborative, has a demonstrated commitment to working in the service of others, and can operate as a strong, effective generalist. They should be focused on the timely delivery of projects and be resourceful in how they address and solve problems. They should approach the work with humility, welcome the chance to learn from others, and be open and eager for feedback to learn and improve.

Experience and Education

• Ten or more years of leadership experience, including in a grantmaking organization. A proven ability to work successfully in an agile and lean organization.
• Demonstrated experience envisioning, developing, and implementing grantmaking strategies and programs. Vision for, and commitment to, the creative ways philanthropy can impact the communities it serves.
• A sophisticated understanding of the non-profit sector and the unique dynamics, challenges and opportunities of such organizations.
• While the ideal candidate is a generalist, a working knowledge of current issues and initiatives in the fields in one or more of the principal diverse focus areas of the foundation is desired.
• Knowledge of key socio-economic, social justice and environmental issues impacting California and the San Francisco Bay Area. Knowledge of Chicago is a plus.
• Knowledge and passion gained either through personal lived experience or through work in and with the communities served by the foundation.
• Understanding of grassroots and movement-building work.
• Track record of successfully building and leading high-performing teams internally and
• effectively building strategic alliances and partnerships externally on behalf of an organization.
• Experience using quantitative and qualitative data/information to evaluate success.
• BA/BS degree; relevant advanced degree preferred.

Competencies

• Superior management, planning and strategic thinking skills; ability to drive simultaneous, complex projects to measurable success and to oversee a comprehensive team strategy.
• Drawn to environments where ideas, systems and structures are iterated, trial and error are expected, and no job is too big or too small. Adept and willing to wear many hats on a daily basis. Comfortable with uncertainty.
• Passion for the foundation’s vision, mission and values; commitment to modeling the foundation’s core values.
• Commitment to innovation through experimentation, critical thinking, problem solving and adaptability.
• Forward-thinking mindset, always looking for ways to leverage efficient and creative solutions to help operations function optimally for the highest impact.
• Strong mentoring and coaching experience within a team with diverse levels of expertise; ability to lead a team with collaboration, empathy and humility.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to effectively partner with the CEO, board, staff and other stakeholders.
• Open-minded perspective and a collegial demeanor. Ability to develop relationships based on trust, confidence and respect. Openness to considering a diverse range of viewpoints. Willingness to build effective coalitions to move the agenda forward and proactively solicit others’ views before making key decisions.
• Unquestionable ethics and integrity.

Compensation and Benefits

Crankstart offers a competitive salary depending on experience and a benefits package including medical, dental, a 15% 401k match, generous vacation and paid holidays, and a generous Employee Giving Alignment Program.

COVID-19

Crankstart is proceeding with hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interviews will be conducted utilizing videoconferencing, unless or until circumstances change. New staff will be onboarded in a virtual environment. Work will initially occur remotely with long-terms plans for a hybrid workplace in the Bay Area.

Crankstart requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except as required by law. Any employment offer will be contingent upon satisfactory proof that you are fully vaccinated from COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons, and/or as otherwise required by applicable law.

How To Apply

Martha Montag Brown & Associates, LLC has been retained for this search. Interested and qualified candidates should apply by sending a cover letter, resume and salary requirements by email to Martha@marthamontagbrown.com. All correspondence will remain confidential.

The Organization

Crankstart is a private foundation based in the Bay Area dedicated to working

collaboratively on immediate problems and underlying causes. Crankstart partners with leaders and organizations that demonstrate know-how in areas of critical need, including education, arts and sciences, economic and racial justice, immigration, civic engagement and environmental action.

Crankstart was created by Michael Moritz and Harriet Heyman. As early signatories to the Giving Pledge, they have committed to giving away the majority of their wealth in their lifetimes. Michael has been a partner of Sequoia Capital since 1986, was born in Wales and moved to the United States in 1976. Both his parents were refugees from Nazi Germany. Originally from Chicago, Harriet is a sculptor and former journalist who wrote for the New York Times before moving to the Bay Area in 1985.

In 2020 Crankstart distributed $120M in grants, including $92M to nonprofit organizations in California, and $53.5M to groups based in San Francisco. For 2021, Crankstart is targeting grants totaling more than $200M, with giving expected to continue to grow in the coming years. Grantmaking has a primary focus on the Bay Area with secondary focuses on Chicago and the UK.

Crankstart is currently a small, lean team of five with plans to grow over the next few years. Crankstart is a strategic, collaborative, responsive, equity-focused funder. Crankstart has an actively engaged family board and its organizational culture is one that emphasizes healthy relationships, empowerment, and a strong team culture based on trust, authenticity, healthy disagreements, and collaborative conversations.

For more information about Crankstart, please visit  https://crankstart.org/.

Position Overview

Crankstart is seeking a multi-talented generalist with excellent strategic, tactical and project management skills for its newly created role of Deputy Director. The Deputy Director will have the unique opportunity to work closely with the CEO on a wide range of strategic, operational and organizational development issues in Crankstart’s next stage of growth and development.

The Deputy Director will serve as the CEO’s trusted strategic advisor and implementer overseeing multiple operational functions by building a strong ‘foundation’ for the foundation, and bringing a strategic, efficient, problem-solving approach to the work. The Deputy Director will complement and leverage the work of the Programs team and work closely with the Managing Director of Programs.

Specifically, the Deputy Director will lead Operations initiatives and help to launch the “Learning, Networks and Evaluation” function. This function will work across the organization to ensure alignment of vision and strategy, coordinate multi-year and annual work plans, create a  culture of shared learning and evaluation, add efficiency tools that support knowledge management, collaboration and impact, and create an ecosystem map to guide Crankstart’s external engagement and networks. Both of these functions will be built in collaboration with the CEO.

Responsibilities

The Deputy Director oversees two strategic areas for the foundation – 1) Learning, Networks and Evaluation; and 2) Operations. As the organization scales and more capacity is required for one or both areas, the Deputy Director will likely move into a role specializing in one of these two areas.

Learning, Networks and Evaluation. Lead new internal function that works across the foundation on issues of planning, integration, efficiency and learning. Key areas include:

• Vision and strategy. Ensure alignment of vision and strategy with the organization’s work, updating and evolving that work as the organization grows.
• Culture. Operationalize a culture of shared learning, evaluation and collaboration. Model and embed the foundation’s values throughout the organization and in all aspects of operations. Inspire excellence at all levels of the organization.
• Planning and reporting. Work closely with the CEO and Managing Director for Programs on annual and multi-year strategic planning and reporting, i.e., sharing information on what Crankstart is accomplishing, what is working, what is not and identifying key learning. Work with the Managing Director for Programs to activate the plan, ensuring staff are aligned on their roles in gathering data, including explicating any reporting requirements into grant agreements in ways that are doable and meaningful for both grantees and the foundation. In addition, partner with Managing Director for Programs to curate learning sessions to glean insights, track progress and setbacks, and make course corrections when needed.
• External support. Work closely and efficiently with external partners, including capturing learning in a way that the entire team can benefit from.
• Information technology and internal systems. Implement tools that support knowledge management, collaboration and efficiency.
• Grantee portfolio assessment and communications tracking. Develop and implement an efficient process for gathering key information, metrics and learnings from grantees. Implement a useful system for grantee foundation communications.
• External engagement and networking. Map the foundation’s ecosystem, prioritizing networks to join, conferences and relationships (with grantees, other funders, and experts) for sourcing and learning.
• Direct Reports. A team of one to three is expected to be built for this function, once a strong plan is in place.

Operations. Partner with CEO to develop short and long-term strategies for nimble and efficient systems and processes across a wide range of operational and administrative functions, including finance, human resources, communications, IT and legal. Several of these functions are currently outsourced and some of the work will involve assessing, recommending and implementing the best approach – in-house vs. outsourcing. Short-term plans include the hiring of a senior person leading Talent and Culture.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a philanthropic generalist skilled in creating and running systems that result in operational excellence and efficiency. They should be a superb, proactive and resourceful problem solver with a ‘get it done’ mentality who knows how and where to find the best information for any operational issue. They should excel at being super organized, detailed-oriented and productive, and love the challenges and opportunities of working in a growing and evolving foundation.

Experience and Education

• Ten or more years in senior-level management in complex relevant organizations, ideally in private philanthropy or a philanthropic consulting organization.
• Prior experience leading several of the following functions is desired: strategy, learning and evaluation, information technology and/or tech software solutions, risk management, human resources, finance or related functions.
• Proven ability to work as a key business and administrative partner to the president and CEO and to execute activities across the organization and with various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, or experience in, change management or organizational development is helpful.
• BA/BS degree; relevant advanced degree preferred.

Competencies

• Superior management, planning and strategic thinking skills; ability to drive simultaneous, complex projects to measurable success and to oversee a comprehensive team strategy.
• Drawn to environments where ideas, systems and structures are iterated, trial and error are expected, and no job is too big or too small. Adept and willing to wear many hats daily. Comfortable with uncertainty.
• Passion for the foundation’s vision, mission and values; commitment to modeling the foundation’s core values.
• Commitment to innovation through experimentation, critical thinking, problem solving and adaptability.
• Forward-thinking mindset, always looking for ways to leverage efficient and creative solutions to help operations function optimally for the highest impact.
• Strong mentoring and coaching experience within a team with diverse levels of expertise; ability to lead the team using collaboration, dependability, empathy and humility.
• Commitment to, and knowledge about, best practices in systems thinking and operations.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to effectively partner with the CEO, board, staff and other stakeholders.
• Open-minded perspective and a collegial demeanor. Ability to develop relationships based on trust, confidence and respect. Openness to considering a diverse range of viewpoints.
• Unquestionable ethics and integrity.

Compensation and Benefits

Crankstart offers a competitive salary based on experience and a benefits package including medical, dental, a 15% 401k match, generous vacation and paid holidays, and a generous Employee Giving Alignment Program.

COVID-19

Crankstart is proceeding with hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interviews will be conducted utilizing videoconferencing, unless or until circumstances change. New staff will be onboarded in a virtual environment. Work will initially occur remotely with long-terms plans for a return to a hybrid workplace in the Bay Area.

Crankstart requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except as required by law. Any employment offer will be contingent upon satisfactory proof that you are fully vaccinated from COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons, and/or as otherwise required by applicable law.

How To Apply

Martha Montag Brown & Associates, LLC has been retained for this search. Interested and qualified candidates should apply by sending a cover letter, resume and salary requirements by email to Martha@marthamontagbrown.com. All correspondence will remain confidential.

The Organization

THE FOUNDATION

The Libra Foundation is a family foundation committed to the belief that all people have the right to live in a healthy environment and in peaceful, just, and equitable societies. Libra utilizes a human rights lens to focus its grantmaking on three program areas: gender justice, environmental and climate justice, and criminal justice. Libra’s grantees fight against systemic inequalities, organize communities most impacted by injustice, and innovate new models of networks and organizations serving our common good.

Over the past 18 years, Libra has done significant grantmaking to progressive causes and movements. More recently, the Foundation has been building a new, dynamic team as it enters its next stage of evolution, which involves a focus on supporting advocacy, organizing, and power building work that is led by and for communities of color and people that are most impacted by injustice. With ~$500 million in assets, Libra is part of a larger shift in philanthropy that aims to disrupt traditional power relationships in the nonprofit world, elevate the voices of grantees, and channel new resources to diverse grassroots groups. The Foundation maintains an intimate small team environment where shared values and a collaborative, entrepreneurial spirit are very important.

● Our values: Humility, Honesty, Trust, Community, Love

● Our vision: The Libra Foundation’s vision is to co-create thriving, just, and liberatory communities for all. To advance this mission, we believe our role is to fund grassroots organizations led by and for those most impacted by systemic racism, exploitation, and extraction and support transformational grantmaking strategies that center trust.

● Strategies to achieve our vision: We are committed to practices that disrupt philanthropy as usual and build new, holistic systems that influence our field and advance justice.

Position Overview

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Libra Foundation seeks a collaborative, detail-oriented, and innovative full-time Communications and Engagement Manager [CEM]. This newly-created position – and Libra’s first full-time dedicated communications hire – will report to the Director of Programs and be based at the Foundation’s offices in The Presidio of San Francisco. This is an exciting time to join the Foundation to implement its powerful brand and ensure the visual identity is consistent with the Foundation’s bold and dynamic work to reinvent philanthropy.

The CEM will be the brand’s dayto-day manager, collaboratively supporting and serving as a bridge between the team and external consultants while helping to create and institutionalize new practices, tools, and systems aligned with communications and engagement goals. The CEM will play a critical role in identifying, supporting, and leveraging opportunities to publicly communicate the work and impact of the Foundation and grantee partners. In concert with Libra leadership and the external communications advisor, the CEM will co-create a detailed and integrated communications plan — including clear objectives, specific actions, and measurable steps to communicate Libra’s mission with clear and consistent messaging.

The CEM will also manage and execute outreach focused on Libra’s grantmaking; special initiatives and events; thought leadership and field influence pieces; and opportunities to amplify the work of grantee partners. Libra’s January 2019 move to a new Presidio office allowed the Foundation to bring movement leaders and social justice funders together to learn and act boldly through a series of salons and conversations; offer free meeting space to grantees and partners; and highlight artists that push our imaginations. Once the team and grantees can be together in person again, the CEM will help curate creative events in alignment with Libra’s strategies and grantee partner needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

External Communications (40%)

● Design and execute Libra’s social media strategy: maintain and expand accounts (currently Twitter and LinkedIn); actively gather and regularly post original- and boost grantee-produced content; and track metrics including impactful posts and follower growth.

● Provide responses to press inquiries, in consultation with external communications advisor; author and manage the distribution of press releases; assist in seeking earned media, placing op-eds, and reposting Libra content on other mediums.

● Maintain Libra’s new website (launching in early 2022), ensuring uninterrupted public access to accurate grants data; up-to-date information about Libra’s mission and approach; its team members; and Libra’s blog and thought-leadership pieces.

● Envision and create a Libra stakeholder e-newsletter; write original content and manage distribution through email marketing vendor.

● Partner and liaise with Libra’s communications consultants and relevant vendors.

● Track philanthropy communications through regular scans of nonprofit and philanthropy media, including Libra-specific mentions.

● Learn Libra’s grantees and keep abreast of issues in Libra’s program areas, noting newsworthy activities of grantee partners; identify and track opportunities for storytelling.

Internal Communications (30%)

● Manage and track communications activities across the organization; monitor and contribute to Libra’s master event calendar of field and sector conferences and happenings.

● Collect data and build out Libra’s CRM / grants management system (GivingData) with stakeholder contact information and histories, including media outlets.

● Provide research, writing, and editing support for Libra team member blog posts, articles, and presentations.

● Help ensure team adoption of forthcoming brand style guide, including use of templates and organization conventions. Community Engagement/Events (30%)

● In collaboration with the Director of Programs, curate a set of Libra House events for grantees, funders, and artists to advance Libra’s goals, anticipating event logistics and setting budgets.

● Execute event communications including attendee invitations, registrations, response collection, and post-event follow-up.

● Manage event details, including AV requirements, refreshments, and space setup/break-down; serve as point of contact for vendor contracts and payments; organize staff to support event needs.

● Maintain space reservation system, and manage all communications, logistics, and day-of practical support for grantee and partner use of Libra House for meetings.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

● Strong core communications skills including exceptional writing and editing abilities.

● Service orientation and the ability to anticipate and meet the needs of Libra community members.

● Strong project management skills, especially related to sourcing and managing the input of various voices during the editing process, and the ability to prioritize and handle a variety of projects simultaneously.

● High proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications and third-party email clients; familiarity with Grants Management Systems (particularly GivingData) a plus

● Familiarity with WordPress; experience in Adobe Creative Suite a plus.

● 5 years of experience in a communications role, preferably at a nonprofit, foundation, or other philanthropic organization.

● Proven commitment to social justice – experience in one or more of Libra’s three program priorities a plus.

● Rigorous and thoughtful approach to long-term communications planning.

● Proactive, self-motivated work style with strong planning and execution skills and stellar attention to detail.

● Experience and comfort working collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds.

ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES

Successful candidates must also exemplify the following:

● High EQ: open-minded listener and thought partner with high emotional intelligence.

● No ego: humble, service-oriented leader who treats fellow team members and grantee partners with kindness and respect.

● Strong collaborative spirit: delights in the process of working in partnership with others to author and edit powerful pieces meant to shift the practices and behaviors of our sector and to produce and host events that build community.

● Flexibility and positivity: comfortable wearing multiple hats, has demonstrated a work style that is adaptable with a positive attitude that contributes to a healthy, vibrant team dynamic.

● Impeccable integrity and judgment: models ethics and trustworthiness in all actions.

● Courage: pushes the team and field in ways that help reimagine philanthropy.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION, AND BENEFITS

This is a full-time position based at The Libra Foundation’s office in The Presidio in San Francisco, California. The Libra Foundation provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (with 100% of the premium covered by the employer), a 401k retirement plan, paid time off, a transit subsidy, and an annual professional development budget.

The salary range is $110,000 – $130,000, commensurate with experience. The Libra Foundation is committed to creating a dynamic, diverse working environment, and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all, and strongly encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, immigrants, refugees, and LGBTQ people to apply.

The Libra Foundation is an “at-will” and equal opportunity employer committed to human rights and supporting a peaceful, just, and equitable society for all. Individuals of all races, religions, national origins, ethnicities, ages, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy and gender expression) identities, marital status, veteran status, medical conditions, formerly incarcerated people, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance, are welcome to apply

HOW TO APPLY

The Libra Foundation is partnering with Walker and Associates Consulting – a Black woman owned and -led strategic management consulting and search firm – for recruitment. To apply, email a single PDF file containing a cover letter, resume and list of three references (candidates will be notified in advance of any outreach to your references) to libra@walkeraac.com on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 22, 2021. Use the subject line: Communications and Engagement Manager. Resume review begins immediately.

Questions or Nominations? Contact Jeannine N. Walker, President and CEO, at jwalker@walkeraac.com.

The Organization

Knight Foundation is a national foundation with strong local roots. We invest in journalism, in the arts, and in the success of cities where brothers John S. and James L. Knight once published newspapers. Our goal is to foster informed and engaged communities, which we believe are essential for a healthy democracy.

Our approach is inclusive and non-partisan; we value freedoms of speech and the press, and we often embrace new and innovative technology to achieve our goals. The qualities we look for are openness to new ideas; courage to push for change; and the expertise and tenacity to achieve the desired results. Tell us what excites you about this opportunity and why you are right for it.

Position Overview

Are you passionate about driving outcomes and improving philanthropy?

At Knight Foundation we consider learning from and assessing the impact of our grant investments to be key to the success of our work. Further, we believe the insights we glean by assessing outcomes should be shared broadly with the field and communities where we work and beyond.

Our Learning and Impact (L&I) team seeks an intellectually curious and data driven researcher, a process-oriented project manager and a detail-focused administrator to advance and support the department’s investments in original and independent research and grant assessments. You will report directly to the vice president of Learning and Impact.

The Learning and Impact team leads the foundation in cultivating and applying insights through assessments and research. We assess our investments to understand their impact and to monitor progress on our grant assumptions, goals, and equity and inclusion. By doing this, we aim to further the impact, guide our future investments and, through shared knowledge, assist grantees and others in the fields where we work. We commission original research and support independent research to add to the general understanding of the present and future of informed and engaged communities.

You will play a critical role in better understanding the opportunities and challenges our fields and communities face and you will leverage that knowledge to support the future vision and strategy of Knight’s programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead small assessments and support large research projects, including assisting in the procurement and project management of work completed by external firms.
• Assist the vice president in planning, managing and improving team operations, including budgeting and workload planning.
• Collect, analyze, and share data from Knight’s grant making system, grantees, staff and external sources.
• Perform the research and data analysis required to recommend thoughtful courses of action to leadership.
• Partner with the communications team to distribute and present research.
• Facilitate the timely flow of information by liaising and partnering with other foundation departments.

Things we look for in a successful candidate:

• Believes in Knight Foundation’s mission.
• Applies intellectual horsepower to concepts and complexity.
• Several years of demonstrated mastery in data analysis, research and developing presentations.
• Ability to assist in scoping projects, developing schedules, holding vendors accountable and to execute on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Relates well to and builds rapport with colleagues at all levels of the organization, vendors and grantees of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Learns quickly when facing new problems and enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
• Uses rigorous logic, methods and honest analysis to solve difficult problems.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

How To Apply

Send resume to recruiter@kf.org.

For more on Knight Foundation, visit www.kf.org.

Knight Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

The Organization

The California Black Freedom Fund (CBFF) is a five-year, $100 million initiative to build and sustain the power of Black-led organizations, coalitions, and networks. Resources will be both pooled and aligned to support movement-building for the kind of deep, social and structural changes that can only be achieved by investing in the infrastructures of Black-based organizations committed to sustained movement-building. The California Black Freedom Fund is being administered by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

Position Overview

CBFF is seeking an Executive Director who will bring passion and creativity to the design and implementation of a transformative, multi-year initiative – a leader to imagine, inspire and bring people together to identify existing solutions and new innovative ideas for changing the trajectory of Black communities in California.

How To Apply

The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has exclusively retained The 360 Group of San Francisco to assist with this search. Please visit https://the360group.us/SVCF_CBFF_PD.pdf  to review the complete position description, which includes detailed application instructions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; earlier applicants may receive priority consideration. To be considered, The 360 Group encourages all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.