Category: Job Posting

The Organization

Gordon and Betty Moore established the foundation to create positive outcomes for future generations. In pursuit of that vision, we foster path-breaking scientific discovery, environmental conservation, patient care improvements and preservation of the special character of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Guided by this vision and the Statement of Founders’ Intent, each day we strive to make a significant and positive impact on the world. We tackle large, important issues at a scale where we believe we can make significant and measurable impacts. We know that our ability to take risks and make long-term and relatively large commitments allows us to undertake challenges not accessible to many other organizations.

Foundation facts

• Headquartered in Palo Alto, CA
• $8+ billion in assets
• Annual foundation budget of over $300 million
• About 100 employees
• Four program areas: Environmental Conservation, Science, Patient Care, and the San Francisco Bay Area

Position Overview

Grants Officer

The Grants Administration department oversees the grantmaking process at the foundation. The Grants Administration team collaborates with all departments within the foundation to facilitate the processing of grants, including detailed recording of data, monitoring for internal and external compliance, and producing reports for decision-making. Grants Administration, comprised of four additional colleagues, plays an integral and collaborative role in grant submission, negotiation of grant terms, active grant management and closing of grants.

The Position

The Grants Officer is a highly motivated self-starter who can bring the same initiative to a team environment. The individual will work on submission and active management of grants, as well as contribute to the team throughout the grantmaking lifecycle. The Grants Officer will serve as the point person to assigned programs and will additionally provide training to new staff and refresher training to others to update their skills and knowledge of grantmaking. The Grants Officer is also responsible for interfacing with other departments involved in grantmaking activities. The ideal candidate will have exceptional customer service skills, advanced Word and Excel skills, a general understanding of relational databases and a broad understanding of private foundation operations.

This position reports to the Director of Grants Administration and is based at foundation headquarters in Palo Alto, California; however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, work will initially occur remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to our respective program teams and grantees, related to grantmaking, systems, and foundation practices
• Develop familiarity with and recognition of when legal and internal business rules/policies apply
• Review submitted grant documents and budgets for completeness, adherence to policy, accuracy and appropriate approvals to facilitate the smooth and expeditious processing of grants
• Manage the delivery and tracking of grant agreements and amendments, including requests for revisions and internal reviews
• Develop and provide grantmaking training to employees, including one-on-one training and group presentations that inform and educate new and seasoned staff
• Assess incongruencies between planned reporting and system
  • Assess when our legal agreements with grantees are reflected accurately in our system
• Facilitate collaborations across teams and serve as a participant in various cross-foundation groups
• Plan and facilitate project and team meetings
• Maintain system data integrity
• Collaborate with the Grants Administration team to monitor and support adherence to policies and best business practices
• Assess, recommend and test system and process enhancements to maximize grantmaking efficiency and effectiveness
• Partner with team members during peak grantmaking periods to pivot and rebalance priorities
• Other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• A Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years relevant work experience in a not-for-profit or for-profit organization
• Experience managing databases and maintaining data integrity

Competencies

• Mastery of production and design of management reporting
• Strong quantitative, analytical and data visualization skills to interpret data effectively
• Advanced Excel and database management skills  (experience with GIFTS database is a plus)
• Exceptional ability to synthesize and communicate findings from data analysis to varied audiences both verbally and in writing
• Proven ability to produce high-quality deliverables and to manage and prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks
• Strong customer service orientation while balancing the requirements to adhere to legal requirements and policy
• Demonstrated ability to conduct training both one-on-one and a with group
• Flexible and positive approach to problem-solving in a collaborative team environment and an ability to work collaboratively with multiple audiences
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion; establish and maintain credibility and trust
• Demonstrated interest in the not-for-profit and/or philanthropic sector (preferred)
• Willingness to support and promote the foundation and colleagues through commitment to enhancing the foundation’s considerations of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Attributes

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following attributes, which describe how we at the foundation strive to do our work with each other and our partners.

• Committed to Excellence
• Passionate
• Collegial
• Open and Honest
• Humble and Self Aware

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation includes a competitive base salary and an excellent package of health, retirement savings and other benefits.

How To Apply

To apply, please visit:  https://jobapply.page.link/BmG4

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates for this search.  We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

The Organization

Title: Fundraising Content Director
Department: Development
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Senior Director of Development Marketing
Positions Reporting to this Position: Senior Editor
Location: Flexible (within the United States)
Union Position: No
Job Classification Level: M-II
Salary Range (depending on experience): $88,000-$140,400

General Description:
LCV believes our Earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.

For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.

LCV is hiring a Fundraising Content Director who will be responsible for drafting and editing inspired and effective marketing materials geared toward the individual donor audience. The content marketing team is charged with creating multiple types of fundraising communications, including, but not limited to, direct mail and email appeals and updates, brochures, website content, individual donor proposals and other materials that advance LCV’s mission and are rooted in an understanding of racial, social, and environmental justice. As a key member of the Development Marketing team, this position will have a large role in shaping the overall fundraising narrative and will work closely with Program teams along with the Communications and Development departments to ensure brand consistency across written content. This position will manage a writing team that also includes the Senior Editor, and may include additional writing support later in 2021 or 2022.

Position Overview

Responsibilities:

● Oversee the creation of all written materials needed to support major donor fundraising and donor marketing efforts in a way that is consistent with our anti-racism values.

● Ensure fundraising copy is on-brand, effective, and deeply rooted in a racial justice and equity framework.

● Work with the Production Director to prioritize projects and ensure deadlines are being met.

● Manage the Senior Editor and their writing projects, fostering a collaborative team grounded in antiracist commitments and values.

● Work extensively with program staff to develop, write, and present new marketing materials highlighting the work of LCV and related entities for funders.

● Help shape the larger fundraising narrative as a core part of the Development Marketing team.

● Edit consultant mail and email fundraising copy to ensure that language and narrative is on-brand and written through a racial justice and equity lens.

● Maintain proficient knowledge of LCV’s history and diverse and evolving programs.

● Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

● Work Experience: Required – Minimum of 7 years of fundraising or communications experience. Must have demonstrated supervisory experience successfully managing high performing teams.  Preferred – Experience in development, and specifically in supporting major gifts fundraising and stewardship.

● Skills: Required – Skillful writer and editor with the ability to deftly distill complex material for target audiences. Knowledge of various fundraising channels development departments utilize to solicit gifts, including familiarity with proposals, direct mail and email, case statements, presentation decks, talking points, etc. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivated, exhibits strong judgment, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to collaborate with staff and senior leadership, respond to multiple points of view, find consensus, and effectively communicate the organization’s vision. Capable of managing multiple, deadline-driven projects in a high-productivity work environment. Ability to manage and quickly adjust priorities, demanding a high degree of multitasking and creativity. Strong command of Google platforms. A strong commitment to environmental justice, progressive politics and elections, and an understanding of racial justice and equity principles.  Tenacity, a positive attitude, commitment to excellence, and a sense of humor. Preferred- Passionate interest in advocacy, politics, news media, and social media trends.

● Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.

● Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Ability to travel for staff retreats, trainings and conferences, as needed. The location of this position is flexible. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic

How To Apply

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Fundraising Content Director” in the subject line by August 11, 2021. No phone calls please.

LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace

The Organization

The Surdna Foundation

Created by John E. Andrus in 1917, the Surdna Foundation ,approximately $1.2 billion and an annual grantmaking budget of $50+ million. The Foundation has a staff of 25, based in its Midtown Manhattan offices. Governed by a Board of Directors that includes fifth-generation family members, the longstanding values of the Andrus family – practicality, modesty, excellence and an appreciation for serving those in need – underlie all of the Surdna Foundation’s work. The Surdna Foundation seeks to foster just and sustainable communities in the United States – communities guided by principles of social justice and distinguished by healthy and sustainable environments, inclusive economies and thriving cultures.

The Surdna Foundation has three grantmaking areas: Inclusive Economies, Sustainable Environments, and Thriving Cultures. The Foundation provides grant support for efforts at the national, state, metropolitan, and local levels throughout the United States. It invests in the exchange of ideas across networks of people, institutions, and places with the intent of seeding innovative projects, programs, and policies and bringing them to scale across the country. The Foundation seeks grantmaking opportunities that include balanced efforts to: demonstrate the effectiveness of specific, targeted projects, practices, and models; advocate for and implement federal, state, and local public policies; and empower, mobilize, and develop leadership and civic participation in communities and agencies. The overarching goal of Foundation is to achieve the following outcomes:

·       Democratic Participation, where communities of color and low-wealth communities have decision-making and political power to enable self-determination.

·       Wealth Creation, where communities of color and low-wealth communities build and sustain wealth, in all its forms, and economic power to achieve a more just and sustainable society.

·       Increased Accountability, where communities of color and low-wealth communities have the power to hold policymakers and institutions accountable to ensure all community benefits are shared equitably.

Position Overview

In 2016 the Surdna Foundation Board of Directors approved a $100 million allocation for impact investing. The goal of the impact investing portfolio is to achieve the Foundation’s mission and institutional outcomes while at the same time seeking to influence broader capital markets. The portfolio leverages both program-related investments (PRIs) and mission-related investments (MRIs). These tools are implemented in the following way:

·      Program-related investments: The purpose of Surdna’s PRI portfolio is to invest in new ideas and models which advance the Foundation’s institutional outcomes and generate financial returns. By taking the initial risk to prove the risk-reward paradigm, Surdna is seeking to help these investments attract capital beyond philanthropy from more traditional investors, thus catalyzing scale and enabling lasting change. As a result, the Foundation invests in first-time fund managers, new investment ideas, companies, and investment structures.

·      Mission-related investments: The purpose of the MRI portfolio is to make investments that are aligned with Surdna’s mission, vision, and values, while seeking benchmark-competitive returns. As a result, we make investments that offer potential compensation for the risks being taken. The MRI portfolio consists primarily of fund managers who have a well-established track record.

Over time, the Foundation’s goal is to have our successful PRIs become part of the MRI portfolio, and its successful MRIs become part of its endowment. As Surdna’s impact investments meet the criteria to become part of its endowment, this can also influence other investors to make impact investments.

Position Summary

The Director of Impact Investing will manage, refine, and enhance an existing Program-Related Investments (PRI) and Mission-Related Investments (MRI) portfolio and will continue to refine the strategies to amplify and advance the Foundation’s institutional outcomes and social change ambitions. S/he will increase Surdna’s finance and investment capacity, thereby enabling the Foundation to manage its financial resources in a way that speaks to the mission and the underlying issues it addresses.

The Director will report to the Vice President of Finance and Administration and work closely with the President of the Surdna Foundation and Investment Committee of the Board of Directors. The Director will be expected to collaborate with a peer group of Program Directors and impact investing teams at peer institutions.

Primary Job Responsibilities

The Director of Impact Investing will be expected to:

·      Manage and refine investment strategy

·      Refine investment criteria for MRIs and PRIs

·      Manage and refine investment policy relating to strategic mission-investment goals with support from the Foundation’s investment consultant

·      Make investment recommendations to the Board’s Investment Committee

·      Identify and track mission and financial metrics for performance assessment

·      Create a feedback loop for learning and insight for the staff and Board

·      Support and staff the Investment Committee on a range of impact investments and activities

·      Manage and steward relationships with key external consultants to identify and monitor impact investments

·      Manage and steward relationships with key external stakeholders such as co-investors, foundations, grantees, and investees to build the field

·      Manage an impact investing field-building grant portfolio

·      Collaborate with co-investors and investees to amplify and leverage positive outcomes from the mission-investment portfolio

·      Work with Surdna’s Director of Communications & Engagement to share learning with an external audience

Ideal Experience and Personal Qualities

The Director of Impact Investing will have the following experience and qualities:

·      Passionate about leveraging investment capital to enable positive social change

·      Minimum of five years of experience in investment management, investment consulting, or asset management

·      Advanced degree in a field related to the strategies of the Foundation (preferred)

·      Track record executing on investment strategies in a variety of markets

·      Experience being accountable to investment decisions and putting capital at risk

·      Passion for and demonstrated commitment to Surdna’s core mission and values

·      Experience in or understanding of philanthropy and philanthropic organizations

·      Outstanding written and oral communications skills

·      Demonstrable track record as an energetic, flexible, self-starting team player

·      Direct, honest, and respectful approach to problem solving, with the ability to foster collaboration and contribute to a strong sense of community among staff, board, and external partners

Compensation & Benefits

This position has a minimum starting salary of $185,000.00 in accordance with our established pay band structure. As a full-time position, total compensation includes an excellent comprehensive employee benefits package including paid health, dental, vision, transit, and retirement plans.

How To Apply

No phone calls. Please apply directly using this link: http://surdna.hrmdirect.com/employment/view.php?req=1693054&jbsrc=1017

The Organization

Position Overview

PRESIDENT

National Partnership for Women & Families

Washington, D.C.

The National Partnership for Women & Families (“Partnership”), a leading nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and families, seeks a passionate and strategic leader to serve as its next President. This is a critical leadership transition for the Partnership and the next President will lead the organization in a new and exciting era of change with a collaborative, values-based approach to better the lives of women and families.

The Partnership has been at the forefront of every major piece of civil rights legislation related to women and families, including the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Affordable Care Act, and the American Rescue Plan. The organization accomplishes its work through advocacy in both the public and private sectors and at the federal, state, and local levels. The strategies include the following: policy research and analysis; technical assistance to policymakers, media, and allies; leadership and participation in diverse coalitions and stakeholder relationships, public education, and public engagement. In its work, the Partnership seeks to amplify the leadership of grassroots groups and women of color who are fighting for social justice. The COVID-19 crisis and its aftermath brought many of the Partnership’s long-standing priorities – like paid sick days and paid family and medical leave, and accessible, equitable healthcare – to the forefront of the national conversation. The next President will have the opportunity to build on decades of progress toward these priorities during an unprecedented moment of mainstream support.

With a 50-year history of impact and achievement, an approximately $19 million endowment, and an annual budget of $10 million, the National Partnership is well-positioned for its next chapter. The next President will work with a dedicated Board of Directors and a talented, mission-driven staff of 45 to sharpen the Partnership’s strategic vision for continued impact, aligning programmatic resources with a vision to meet the moment we are in and to drive the change in which we as an organization believe. They will work closely with the Board to evolve organizational structure and policies, raise funds, and represent the Partnership with its stakeholders and the media. The President will champion equitable culture and anti-racism work internally and externally and be a passionate advocate for the Partnership’s essential mission.

The National Partnership has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this recruitment. All inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed to the search firm electronically at: www.imsearch.com/8048. Priority consideration granted before August 16, 2021.

Keight Tucker Kennedy, Partner; Katherine Stellato, Senior Associate

The National Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to racial equity and social justice. We make a particular effort to recruit people of color to apply for open positions. People of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and people with other marginalized identities are encouraged to apply.

How To Apply

The National Partnership has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this recruitment. All inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed to the search firm electronically at: www.imsearch.com/8048. Priority consideration granted before August 16, 2021.

The Organization

The Bezos Earth Fund works with partners to combat climate change and protect the natural world so people and ecosystems can thrive. Founded in 2020 by Jeff Bezos with a $10 billion philanthropic commitment, the largest philanthropic commitment ever made to fight climate change and protect nature, the Earth Fund is now building its team, strategy, and portfolio of philanthropic work.

Position Overview

Currently, we are seeking candidates for the following positions:

Chief Communications Officer

https://the360group.us/BEF_CCO_PD.pdf

Chief People Officer

https://the360group.us/BEF_CPO_PD.pdf

VP, Finance & Administration/CFO

https://the360group.us/BEF_VPFACFO_PD.pdf

Director, Equitable Climate Solutions

https://the360group.us/BEF_DECS_PD.pdf

How To Apply

The Bezos Earth Fund has retained The 360 Group of San Francisco to assist with these searches. Please visit the links above to review the position descriptions for these roles, including 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.

The Organization

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) refers collectively to two grantmaking entities, Margaret A. Cargill Foundation (MACF) and Anne Ray Foundation (ARF). The two foundations have separate boards and investment portfolios but share a common mission of providing meaningful assistance and support to society, the arts, and the environment.

• Margaret A. Cargill Foundation is a private foundation that came into existence upon Ms. Cargill’s death in August 2006. MACF’s assets are approximately $3 billion.
• Anne Ray Foundation is a supporting organization, which may make grants only to beneficiary organizations specifically named by Ms. Cargill. ARF’s assets are approximately $4 billion.

MACP’s well developed Philosophy of Grantmaking underscores the values and guiding principles of Margaret A. Cargill by: using education and innovation as a means to achieve core purposes; empowering people to be self-sufficient; maintaining a low profile while meeting the needs of others; supporting programs that could have a broad impact, have socially redeeming values and standards, and that value life; and relieving suffering in times of disaster. As a core element of its philosophy, MACP invests in long-term relationships with key grantee organizations in order to find solutions that are consistent with the values of both parties.
Additionally, MACP is engaging in a diversity, equity, and inclusion process that includes:

• Building intercultural competency and emotional intelligence work at an organizational level, to include deeper learning and dialogue on racial and social equity.
• Increasing local racial equity grantmaking to fund local efforts to address systemic racism and social inequities; and,
• Reviewing each programmatic domain to more formally examine the role equity and inclusion currently play and can play in MACP’s grantmaking.

We are proud to offer a welcoming workplace that supports our employees’ careers, health, and overall wellbeing. We supplement that environment with activities throughout the year that promote collaboration, learning, and fun.

Position Overview

JOB PURPOSE
The Communications Officer works with internal and external partners on the planning and development of key communication strategies and initiatives. The Communications Officer will develop content that is not only informative and compelling, but also prioritizes a culturally-informed, equity lens for our strategies and practices. The Communications Officer reports to the Communications Director and is a member of the Communications team.
This is an exciting time to join the communications team during a period of change in strategic communications approach.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Communications Officer works collaboratively and cross-functionally with MACP staff, developing relationships with program and functional team members and other stakeholders. Specific responsibilities include:

• Partner with internal teams to better understand key issues and opportunities for Communications
• Provide guidance and strategic council on how to leverage Communications to increase knowledge sharing, both internally and externally
• Identify and pursue storytelling opportunities that advance organizational and program objectives
• In partnership with other team members, develop timely, relevant, and engaging content for internal and external platforms that showcases the work of grantees and provides transparency regarding MACP strategies and grantmaking (platforms include, for example, print and digital publications, web content, presentations, and public relations materials such as press releases, media outreach, and key message development)
• Support communication of complex content effectively to a variety of audiences, including those that may have limited knowledge of the subject matter
• Collaborate with Communications colleagues, leadership, and other internal partners to develop consistent, clear, and effective messaging about org-wide initiatives and other MACP projects and priorities
• Contribute to ongoing learning and development within the communications team and MACP as a whole about best practices in the field of strategic communications
• Nurture relationships with communications professionals at peer and partner organizations
• Manage outside contractors and agencies to extend the reach of the team, as needed
• Ensure MACP’s brand, identity, and values are consistently reflected in all external and internal communications, and adhere to established communications guidelines

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• 7 or more years of relevant work experience in communications, marketing, PR or Journalism, including nonprofit, philanthropy and/or public affairs experience
• Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred
• Can provide examples of learning or training that incorporates DEI best practices into internal and external corporate communications
• Experience with use of Microsoft Office suite required, particularly PowerPoint and Word.
• Basic understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and Photoshop, considered a plus.

TRAITS, SKILLS, & ABILITIES IMPORTANT TO THE WORK

• Values integrity, discretion, and trustworthiness, and is able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality both internally and externally
• Demonstrated high commitment to intercultural understanding and sensitivity
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a genuine desire to help others, diplomatic style, attentive listener
• Able to collaborate with and achieve actionable results through others, to create, build and maintain relationships, and to interact with all levels of the organization
• Able to anticipate and handle unexpected situations
• Able to effectively collaborate and take direction from key leaders, but also able to work autonomously, prioritizing and planning activities, using time efficiently, and developing realistic plans

TRAVEL
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

The above statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position.  Job incumbents may be required to perform other functions not specifically addressed in this description.

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations, and communities to apply.

How To Apply

kpCompanies is our strategic partner in this search. To apply, please submit your resume here or contact Terra Carbert directly at terra@kpcompanies.com. Please include “Communications Officer” in the subject line of your correspondence.

The Organization

ABFE is a membership-based philanthropic organization that advocates for responsive and transformative investments in Black communities. Partnering with foundations, nonprofits and individuals, ABFE provides its members with professional development and technical assistance resources that further the philanthropic sector’s connection and responsiveness to issues of equality, diversity and inclusion. Established in 1971 as the Association of Black Foundation Executives, the all-volunteer organization was credited with many of philanthropy’s early gains in diversity. It since has evolved into a fully staffed, influential network. In 2013, the organization shed its descriptor and adopted the simpler ABFE (ab-fee) to better reflect its broadening membership.

Position Overview:

Reporting directly to the President and CEO and Chief of Staff, the Coordinator, Office of the President serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Office of the President. The Coordinator provides administrative and programmatic support to the President and Chief of Staff and oversees special projects. They will have the ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must work well under pressure to manage a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level support to the President & CEO and the Chief of Staff by proactively managing internal and external schedules, travel arrangements, meeting/event logistics, reporting updates, and reconciling credit card expenses and expense reports.

• Supports Senior Leadership Team meetings, Vice President Team meetings, and National Staff meetings by developing agendas, taking and filing minutes, recording action items, and completing the required follow-up with staff on action items.

• Assist the Chief of Staff with conducting research and analyzing data supporting projects and programs, e.g., business planning, implementing impact evaluation programs, and publishing field research.

• Support the President and Chief of Staff on special projects and initiatives and other organizational activities as assigned.

• Assist the President or Chief of Staff with drafting correspondence, creating PowerPoint and other presentations for both external and internal audiences.

• Work with the Chief of Staff to develop and implement organizational-wide staff development programs and other staff convenings, such as staff retreats.

• Lead the production of ABFE’s quarterly newsletter, including gathering articles from staff, formatting in Constant Contact, emailing staff, and soliciting feedback. 2

• In conjunction with ABFE’s Human Resources Consultant, assist with editing human resource communications content, including organization announcements, presentations, policies, forms, training material, job descriptions. • Assist with the hiring process, including scheduling interviews and onboarding.

• Participate in critical organizational committees such as the Human Resources Committee.

Skills/Qualifications

• Commitment to ABFE’s vision and mission demonstrated by previous work-related racial justice or social justice or lived experience.

• Demonstrated public speaking and writing skills to make presentations to internal and external audiences of varied backgrounds and disciplines.

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for ABFE’s mission

• An in-depth understanding of the activities, priorities, and decision-making processes employed by a range of philanthropic entities. • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills. Education/Experience Requirements

• BA degree or equivalent required and 5+ years of experience in a similar position in a nonprofit or Foundation.

• Demonstrated experience working in a highly collaborative environment where teamwork, collegiality, and self-motivation were necessary for success.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent in the position. They are not an exhaustive list of all employee responsibilities, duties, and skills. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. ABFE is an at-will employer and may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice.

AAP/EEO Statement:
ABFE is an active Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

How To Apply:
Interested candidates, please, forward cover letter and a copy of your resume to hiring@abfe.org  This position is currently remote but the candidate will need to be located in the DMV or NY Metro area. Salary is $56,000 to $62,000 for this opportunity

The Organization

The historic nonprofit Carolina Theatre of Durham is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Development. This senior position supports the theater’s mission by securing the funds to bring a range of artists, films, and educational programs to our region.

The Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which manages the City-owned historic Carolina Theatre complex including the 1,000-seat historic Fletcher Hall and two cinemas which screen independent film, as well as festivals and retrospectives, 365 days per year. The organization presents more than 50 Star Series performances per year in Fletcher Hall and provides more than 35 educational performances for more than 15,000 school children from 12 counties in our Arts Discovery series. Fletcher Hall is also home to a number of performing arts resident companies and hosts a variety of non-profit and commercial events throughout the year.

Position Overview

Core Duties:

Under the guidance of the CEO, the Senior Director of Development will create and implement the process and structures needed to grow and sustain the financial capacity of the Carolina Theatre of Durham (CTD), including leading the strategic implementation of diversified fundraising programs, managing and drafting donor communications, and managing annual resource development goals/multi-year fundraising plans/strategy to ensure sustainable programming and operations.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Staff Management

• Manage a staff consisting of a Development Coordinator, and likely a Capital Campaign or Database Manager as the Centennial Campaign nears, to accomplish, oversee, or assign the following tasks.

Development Strategy, Planning, and Management

• Creates and implements an overall development strategy and plan to ensure long-term sustainability of CTD
• Creates and implements strategies to identify and secure new individual supporters, fully leverage existing donor and member relationships, increase multi-year Board commitments, and elevate annual fund commitments
• Motivates, manages, and develops a high-performing team of staff, Board members, and volunteers
• Collaborates with the CEO, Board members, staff, and external stakeholders to achieve plan objectives and results
• Assists the CEO to identify, cultivate, steward and manage a portfolio of current and future donors, corporate gifts, foundations, and board and committee members
• Participates as a member of the organization’s Senior Leadership Team
• As a small operation, be willing to both oversee and directly implement each component of the development operation

Sponsorship

• Full accountability for securing sponsors to underwrite event costs for a variety of programs and events
• Works closely with the Senior Director of Programming and Senior Director of Film to formulate strategy and approaches for securing relevant sponsors for unique programming opportunities
• Coordinates/manages the staff and information flow for sponsorship events, including sponsor recognition

Annual Giving

• Creates and implements annual appeal strategy and tactics (i.e. direct mail campaign, or targeted solicitation)
• Develops and implements a sound in-kind giving program to obtain products and services that benefit CTD’s operations and growth

Donor & Member Relations and Management

• Oversees the development and implementation of comprehensive, timely and innovative stewardship and recognition program, as well as appropriate annual fund, special gifts programs, donor recognition and events

Corporate Giving

• Creates and implements strategies to identify and secure philanthropic partnerships with corporations that reflect their marketing and business needs and as well as community engagement goals
• Successfully stewards current corporate donor relationships, managing appropriate frequency of outreach, communication and involvement
• Manage the identification and cultivation of new corporate partnerships and the proposal and reporting processes for these supporters

Fundraising Events

• Lead the development team/committee to plan and execute new events and to leverage existing and future events that raise awareness and to secure financial resources
• Directs, cultivates, stewards and manages the identification and recruitment of volunteer leadership for all fundraising related volunteer committees
• Coordinates and facilitates activities that will directly result in prospect identification, engagement, and successful solicitations, including advising the CEO and board members on the culture, expectations, and needs of development constituents

Development Operations and Reporting

• Oversee the entire development business process and staff, and create and implement internal gift policies and protocols from donor identification through collections to stewardship, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness
• Utilize fundraising database to track donor prospects to enhance and advance prospect and donor relationships
• Develops budget projections in conjunction with the CEO and recommends fundraising goals to the CEO and the Board
• Conducts fundraising and expense analyses to determine budget projections and goals
• Develops, monitors, and maintains an established budget for all development functions
• Provides monthly reports on annual fundraising progress against goals with analysis of variances as needed
• Develops an appropriate level of internal communication, reporting and tracking of results; maintains strong lines of communication with colleagues

Centennial Capital Campaign

• Oversee, as the senior staff liaison, the planning, execution, staffing, and delivery of a multi-million dollar, multi-year capital campaign in support of building upgrades and expansion as part of the theater’s Centennial anniversary

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college. Five or more years of progressively responsible development experience in a non-profit setting with a proven track record in building individual, corporate, foundation, capital, and endowment programs. Experience working in a multifaceted environment with proven experience in securing major gifts and in multi-year capital campaigns is a must. Familiarity and experience in managing and using donor CRM databases is critical to this position’s success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires strong attention to detail and superb organizational and customer service skills. It is a team building and leadership position and needs someone with effective and clear written and verbal communication skills.

This position manages the Development Coordinator and will likely oversee additional staff during the capital campaign period. This role also interfaces with marketing, education, programming, production, and other departments frequently. DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE LEADING A MULTI-PERSON DEVELOPMENT TEAM IS REQUIRED.

COMPENSATION:

This full-time, exempt management position includes health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits and a generous PTO program. Pay range is dependent on experience and ranges from $70,000-80,000. Hours are variable and include some nights and weekends.

How To Apply

Please send COVER LETTER explaining how your experience specifically fits our job description and requirements, plus RESUME & REFERENCES in PDF Format to HR@carolinatheatre.org

To ensure correct routing, email subject should read: DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

 The Carolina Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer, values a diversity of people and experiences, and strongly encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

The Organization

Program Officer, Philanthropic Services & Executive Giving
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund
New York, NY

About Wellspring Philanthropic Fund

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund (WPF) is a private grantmaking foundation dedicated to advancing the realization of human rights and social and economic justice for all people. Wellspring has offices in New York, NY, and Washington, DC. Wellspring’s work is rooted in respect for the dignity and worth of every human being and is informed by the following beliefs:

·       Social institutions and structures should promote the full realization of human rights and human potential and should be accountable to these ends.

·       The rights of all people are advanced when the rights of the most marginalized and vulnerable peoples are protected.

·       Social justice movements should employ means that are consistent with their ideals and should give agency to the people whose interests they seek to advance.

·       As responsible stewards, we must strive to maximize the impact of our charitable investments.

In addition to Wellspring Philanthropic Fund’s established thematic program areas, Wellspring supports Donor Philanthropic Initiatives and an Executive Grant  Portfolio. Donor Philanthropic Initiatives refers to our support for the philanthropic interests of individual WPF donors which are highly aligned with WPF’s established thematic program areas, and some of which are new and independent. Executive Giving is a discretionary portfolio, managed under the direction of Wellspring’s President, intended to support initiatives that broadly advance Wellspring’s mission but do not fall neatly within any of the foundation’s thematic programs. Specific activities of the Department include:

·       Researching and field mapping emerging issues and new areas of interest.

·       Supporting donor education and engagement about best practices in philanthropy and in particular areas of substantive philanthropic interest.

·       Supporting the development of strategies and appropriate systems and structures for new areas of philanthropic engagement.

·       Managing grantee relationships, soliciting, evaluating, and presenting funding proposals for approval, monitoring activities supported with grant funds, and appropriately communicating outcomes and lessons learned.

·       Maintaining awareness of the goals and strategies of Wellspring’s established thematic programs, and exploring and nurturing synergies among and between the thematic programs, Donor Philanthropic Initiatives, and Executive Grants.

·       Supporting special projects of the President’s Office as needed.

For more information on Wellspring Philanthropic Fund, please visit www.wpfund.org.

Position Overview

The Opportunity

Wellspring seeks a Program Officer with a strong customer service mentality to join our Donor Philanthropic Initiatives & Executive Giving department. The Officer will report to the Director and will offer high-quality, responsive support to the philanthropic interests of Wellspring’s donors, and to the Office of the President, helping to manage a broad and evolving set of philanthropic portfolios. The Officer is a generalist position, which calls on a breadth of knowledge in philanthropy, social justice, and human rights, rather than depth in one content area. Most important is a client-focused mentality and an understanding of effective philanthropy.

Primary responsibilities fall into four broad categories, each of which is central to the role:

Philanthropic Services

·       Support the positive engagement of Wellspring’s donors through superior and responsive relationship management; be proactive in anticipating needs and provide accurate, timely resolution of issues when they arise.

·       Assist donors to coordinate and implement their identified grantmaking strategies.

·       Collaborate with departments across Wellspring to execute aligned strategies and provide coordinated support to individual philanthropists.

·       Research outstanding needs, refine philanthropy strategies, and develop goals for impact.

·       Stay well-informed of new developments and trends in selected social justice fields to identify gaps and opportunities; explore emerging grantmaking strategies across a diverse set of issues.

·       Create reports and memos to educate Wellspring leadership and donors on areas of interest.

·       Manage outside consultants: develop RFPs, solicit proposals, develop work plans, oversee contracts, and ensure high-quality deliverables.

·       Effectively manage workflow and processes with donors through clear communication that is simple, effective, and customized.

Executive Grants

·       Under the guidance of the Director, support the Executive Grants portfolio, conducting due diligence and ensuring compliance with internal grantmaking processes and monitoring protocols.

·       Oversee the fellowship grants throughout all stages, from coordinating task forces, reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and making recommendations to grantees.

·       Explore potential grantees, manage grantee relationships, conduct site visits, review progress reports, and monitor and evaluate grantee work.

·       Prepare written summaries and evaluations of grant proposals, track spending, enter all information in grants database, and prepare and manage consultant contracts.

·       Represent WPF at conferences and meetings with NGOs, funders, experts, and consultants and ensure follow-up, as needed. This may include some minimum international or domestic travel. (Note that Wellspring Philanthropic Fund is prioritizing the safety of its team in COVID-19 and has suspended travel for the time being).

Team and Organizational Engagement

·       Contribute to the advancement of organization‐wide initiatives at Wellspring, including internal committees or task forces with program and operational staff.

·       Participate in team activities to coordinate workflow, learn, align grantmaking, and represent the Donor Philanthropic Initiatives and Executive Giving team internally and externally.

·       Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Candidate Profile

Strong candidates will bring a diverse set of skills, characteristics, and experiences, both professional and lived. Wellspring Philanthropic Fund and Koya strive to mitigate inherent biases that influence hiring practices by focusing on a holistic view of potential candidates and understanding that no single candidate will offer every desired skill and characteristic.

The following offers an aspirational view of the ideal candidate profile; we encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.

·       7-10 years of experience working in philanthropy and grantmaking.

·       Service-oriented with a strong commitment to client service and support; ability to assess, anticipate, and meet the donors’ goals and preferences.

·       Past experience supporting individual philanthropists or high-net worth donors is a must.

·       Ability to implement strategic plans or initiatives that engage a range of philanthropic perspectives.

·       General knowledge of social justice issues in the U.S. required. International experience preferred.

·       Ability to manage complex processes in a fast-paced environment, and creatively problem solve.

·       Highly flexible and adaptable, comfortable knowing every day at work may be different.

·       Must thrive when working under deadlines, have strong project, time management skills, and be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously without sacrificing attention to detail.

·       A self-starter; comfortable working autonomously but also as part of a larger team.

·       Willingness to share in both “big picture” thinking and administrative tasks.

·       Excellent interpersonal skills, professional maturity, humility, and tact.

·       Excellent analytic abilities, research, writing, editing, and communications skills.

·       Understands and values social justice, including racial and gender equity as an organizational operating principle –and is committed to continued learning on issues related to race, gender, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

·       Ability to handle confidential information with complete discretion.

·       Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Asana.

·       Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

Limitations and Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The team member may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $100,000 – $110,000 based on experience. Wellspring offers a very generous benefits package including payment of 100% of the health insurance premiums for employees (and 80% of the premiums for spouses, domestic partners, and qualified family members). Wellspring also offers other benefits including life insurance, long‐term disability protection, a group 401(k) retirement plan (with an employer match), support for continuing education, up to $5,250 in annual student loan repayment OR college savings assistance for dependents, and is committed to providing transgender‐inclusive healthcare.

How To Apply

Contact

Molly Brennan and Malissa Brennan of Koya Partners have been exclusively retained for this search. To express your interest in this role please submit your materials here or email Molly Brennan and Malissa Brennan at wellspring_po_philanthropicservices@koyapartners.com. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund believes we are strengthened by the diversity of our staff, and welcomes such diversity including race, gender identity or expression, educational attainment, disability, veteran status, and personal experience with the criminal justice system. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, and we strongly encourage people of color and persons with disabilities to apply. We actively cultivate an institutional culture that reflects the values of respect, equity and inclusion that we seek through our work to amplify in the larger world.  

Wellspring hires, promotes and retains employees based on their professional qualifications, demonstrated abilities and work performance, as well as on the degree to which these qualities are required in the employment positions made available by the Foundation’s service needs and business requirements. All personnel decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, discipline and discharge, are made without discrimination based on any protected characteristic as defined by law (e.g., race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, domestic partner status, veteran or military status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, and prior criminal convictions, as well as educational attainment.  

About Koya Partners

Koya Partners, a part of the Diversified Search Group, is a leading executive search and strategic advising firm dedicated to connecting exceptionally talented people with mission-driven clients. Our founding philosophy—The Right Person in the Right Place Can Change the World—guides our work as we partner with nonprofits & NGOs, institutions of higher education, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world.

At Koya, we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our team, our clients, and the communities we serve.

Koya is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to creating an environment and team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, styles, and experiences. We encourage all to apply because we believe a diversity of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone. Koya does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

For more information about Koya Partners, visit www.koyapartners.com.

The Organization

Founded in 1988, the Weissberg Foundation is a Virginia based family foundation that is deeply rooted in the values and experience of its founder, Marvin Weissberg. As the son of immigrant parents and the youngest of five, Marvin grew up in humble circumstances, but was given tools to succeed that were not afforded to all Americans, including access to the GI bill which allowed for quality education. From an early age, he developed an infectious spirit of generosity and ensured those around him benefitted from what he acquired. Out of that generosity and awareness of his privilege, Marvin launched the Foundation and remained actively involved up until his recent passing on May 17, 2021. You can learn more about his life and legacy here.

Historically, the Foundation has directed its support to the communities of Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and suburban Maryland, envisioning a world that recognizes inequities and actively seeks to dismantle structural racism by continuously building access, opportunity, and power. Principally, the Foundation serves as a funder while also supporting and collaborating with organizations that empower those most negatively impacted by systemic racism.

Most recently, the Weissberg Foundation funds efforts in four core program areas: Disrupt, Move, Voice Power (DMV Power); Equitable Justice; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Theater; and Human Rights and Social Justice Programs at Beloit College. Read more about the program areas here. Some of the Foundation’s current grantees include local theaters, organizations dedicated to building power by and for people of color, organizations that build the leadership and advocacy capacity of system-impacted women, girls, and gender non-conforming individuals of color, and programs at Beloit College in Wisconsin to prepare US and international students to engage, promote and defend human rights.

Position Overview

About the Opportunity

The Foundation finds itself at a point of evolution, amid the country’s racial reckoning and renewed commitments to justice, and moved by the passing of Marvin Weissberg. As it looks to the future, the Foundation is poised to deepen work within its strategy areas throughout Virginia and also continue working to change the systems that exclude marginalized groups, removing barriers to their power. The Executive Director will play a critical role in leading this next chapter in the life of the Foundation, including: planning for and directing funding from the increased endowment following Marvin’s passing; partnering with the Board and staff to lead and update the Foundation’s governance structure and current strategic growth plans; and continuing to shape and refine programming while broadening the Foundation’s engagement in Virginia.

Areas of Leadership & Impact

At the heart of the Executive Director’s work will be:

• Mission & Values Alignment: Refine the strategic plan and governance structure of the Board to include leading its expansion to 50 percent non-family members;
• Commitment to Diversity, Racial Equity & Inclusion: Deepen the Foundation’s mission toward and understanding of racial justice, equity and intersectionality;
• Programmatic Vision & Direction Setting: Deepen personal understanding of issue areas in the region, especially the state of Virginia, in order to grow the Foundation’s program design and implementation; set clear direction, aligned with the mission and vision, and invest others in the process and execution;
• Team Leadership: Support and develop the team – individually and collectively – to grow the Foundation’s knowledge base, leadership in program areas and overall impact;
• Organizational Leadership: Collaboratively engage all stakeholders, including but not limited to the Weissberg family’s current and next generations of stewards, existing and to-be-recruited Board members, staff and grantees, while expanding the Foundation’s impact throughout Virginia;
• Philanthropic & Financial Management: Set, direct and manage the Foundation’s endowment, budgets and giving portfolios.

Key Skills and Experiences

The Executive Director role is ideal for a mission driven, equity focused leader who has designed and grown an organization, department and/or program for long-term success. Our ideal candidate is an effective change manager that can lead across lines of difference, through partnerships, build consensus and skillfully compromise while staying true to their core values.

Specific qualifications include:

• Deep and abiding belief in racial and social justice
• Strong understanding of systemic racism and intersectionality
• Strategic thinking; ability to leverage vision and mission to set direction and invest others in the process and execution
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing and growing programs
• Extensive experience partnering with and managing boards and governance structures
• Experience developing a team with diverse identities, skills and experiences
• Strong financial acumen
• Strong communication skills, including experience serving as an organizational spokesperson

Compensation & Benefits

In alignment with our commitment to equitable justice, Weissberg Foundation is committed to equity and transparency for our team. As such, we offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and education, as well as a comprehensive compensation package, including group health and commuter benefits, and an employer-sponsored 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan. The salary range for this position is $165,000 – $215,000 annually.

How To Apply

This search is being managed by Axis Talent Partners, a talent strategy and search firm that partners with social impact organizations. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications for the position and their interest in Weissberg Foundation’s mission to: https://axistalentpartners.applytojob.com/apply/akzhBKLEh4/Executive-Director-Weissberg-Foundation

Deadline: August 21, 2021