Category: Job Posting

The Organization

Pitzer College, a top-ranked liberal arts and sciences college, seeks an experienced, strategic and collaborative leader to serve as its next Vice President for College Advancement and Communications.

Located in Claremont, California, Pitzer College emphasizes environmental and interdisciplinary studies, the arts, humanities and social, behavioral and natural sciences. Pitzer College is part of The Claremont Colleges – a unique consortium of five undergraduate colleges and two graduate institutions. The contiguous campuses share numerous programs and facilities. At Pitzer, students have access to all the resources of a major university while enjoying all the benefits of a liberal arts college experience and its personalized approach to education.

Pitzer College celebrates cultural diversity and intercultural understanding. Students from different socioeconomic, ethnic and geographic backgrounds come to Pitzer from across the globe. In addition to learning from one another, students are encouraged to participate in one of the 46 international exchanges available through Pitzer’s study abroad programs, helping them learn a foreign language and deepening their appreciation of global diversity.

Position Overview

Reporting to President Melvin Oliver, the vice president will serve as the chief officer responsible for leadership and management of the institution’s strategic and integrated vision and plan for college fundraising, advancement, engagement, marketing, and public relations.

As a key member of the president’s senior leadership team, the vice president will participate in strategic planning and work collaboratively with others across the institution to identify and support college priorities, initiatives and opportunities. Superior ability to think strategically at the institutional, departmental and individual prospect levels is of the utmost importance. The college seeks a collaborative, forward-thinking and goal-oriented advancement and communications leader with a robust track record as a major/principal gift fundraiser and manager of a sophisticated advancement operation. The Vice President will be an inspirational team builder with the capacity for embedding advancement best practices within institutional values and aspirations. A bachelor’s degree is required and an advanced degree is preferred.

How To Apply

Candidates should provide, as two separate documents, a resume and a letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in the Leadership Profile, available at wittkieffer.com. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal as early as possible, but no later than April 9, 2021.

For more information, questions or nominations, please contact Pitzer College’s consultants, Alejandra Gillette-Teran, Lisa Meyer and Mercedes Chacón Vance at PZVPAC@wittkieffer.com.

Pitzer College adheres to both the letter and the spirit of Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, or veteran status, in the administration of its admission policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other College-administered programs, and employment policies. Pitzer strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

The Organization

ABOUT US

The Satterberg Foundation is a private family foundation headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Working to fulfill its mission for over 30 years, Satterberg strengthens communities by promoting a just society and a sustainable environment. With primary grantmaking regions in Washington and California, the Foundation centers equity, community, and trust-based philanthropy in its work while also deepening the interconnection of the family. Within the last decade, Satterberg’s annual grant disbursements have grown from $400,000 to over $30,000,000 and the Foundation continues to expand and refine its programs and infrastructure. With a strong and dedicated staff in place, Satterberg looks to increase its team and expand Foundation relationships with nonprofit organizations, community partners, and the Satterberg family. Engaging in philanthropic work through authentic interconnection and by co-creating a path forward together with community, Satterberg aspires to promote transformative relationships and systemic change. For more information, please visit our website at www.satterberg.org

Mission: The Satterberg Foundation strengthens our communities by promoting a just society and a sustainable environment. Doing this work deepens the interconnection of our family.

Vision: The Satterberg Foundation envisions a world in balance with vibrant communities in which all people enjoy the opportunity to grow and thrive.

Elements of a Just Society

●      Access to housing, food, health care, education, and employment

●      Empowerment to have one’s voice heard

●      Advocacy and policy/systems change

Elements of a Sustainable Environment

●      Environmental resilience, conservation, preservation, and protection

●      Pollution reduction and avoidance

●      Education and stewardship

●      Advocacy and policy/systems change

 Commitment to Equity: Satterberg is committed to equitable, trust-based philanthropy for a just society and a sustainable environment. We believe that when we center and trust communities who are most impacted by environmental destruction and systems of racism, gender-based violence, occupation, and poverty; we create a sustainable environment where humanity and the natural world are in balance. In order to thrive, individuals need a safe place to sleep at night, adequate food to eat, access to health care, access to education, access to clean air and environment, and the opportunity for economic stability. We need to have all voices heard, and to have hope.

Values: In order to be transparent, trustworthy stewards of the Satterberg Foundation’s resources we state and affirm the following values:

●      Integrity in action is alignment of principles and deeds.

●      Community in action is collaboration and mutual support.

●      Joy in action is including humor and a light hearted spirit in one’s work.

●      Compassion in action is treating oneself and others with caring, acceptance, and fairness.

●      Respect in action is trusting each person and community to discover and use their own tools and          inner wisdom.

●      Responsibility in action is doing one’s best at all times, thereby supporting the common good.

●      Life Long Learning in action is investing in one’s personal growth by choosing to learn every                day, creating opportunities of personal or professional development, and consistently renewing              one’s mindset and attitude.

●      Moral Courage is the courage to take action for moral reasons despite the risk of adverse                      consequences. Courage is required to take action when one has doubts or fears about the                      consequences. Moral courage therefore involves deliberation or careful thought.

Position Overview

Program Officers work as part of a creative team to foster and maintain relationships with communities and grantees, charged with shaping and implementing strategy that advances the Satterberg Foundation’s key areas of interest. They will be responsible for working closely with grantees, the nonprofit community-at-large and other funders to effectively support the foundation’s mission. The Program Officer will have continuous engagement with leadership and our team around the strategic direction and implementation of our goals that support a just society and sustainable environment while also contributing to family interconnectedness. This role includes prospecting, and building and managing a portfolio of grantees.  They will be a leader at times and a partner always in carrying the message of the Satterberg Foundation portfolio and advocating on behalf of the populations and community we serve.

Additional responsibilities include portfolio oversight and alignment to strategy, developing and managing the grants pipeline, understanding program budget implications, advising team on complex funding arrangements and grantee relations. Working closely with the foundation staff and board, the Program Officer will be influential in sharing the promising programs and learning distilled from grantees to inform the field of practice locally and nationally. S/he is a self-starter who is inspired by the mission of the Foundation and the opportunity to work in an open, collaborative culture.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position located in Seattle, WA or CA (Bay area or Southern California). Priority will be given to applicants who both live in and have a deep connection to Satterberg’s grantmaking regions.

Periodic early morning, evening, and weekend hours will be required, as well as occasional multi-state travel. Employees participate in meetings and retreats, which may require travel and overnight stays.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

●      Develop, individually and with other team members, the approaches and grant recommendations, other written materials, and verbal presentations for the Executive Director and Board of Directors to make informed decisions

●      Develop with foundation team a strategy work plan, staff proposal recommendations to ensure relevant analysis, strategic and budget alignment, and effective grantee and portfolio management

●      Manage grantmaking process, program budget, portfolio of grants, grantee relationships, grant progress and expenditures, and review grantee status reports

●      Consult with prospective grantees and assist nonprofit organizations in their interactions with the foundation in order to maximize their understanding of the focus areas and the grantmaking process

●      Develop and participate in learning opportunities for family members, non-profits and greater grantmaking community

●      Identify and engage thought leaders, technical experts, and consultants to support strategy and grant development

●      Analyze and assist in the development and evaluation of program strategies and make recommendations to improve grantmaking and to contribute to the team’s learning and evaluation efforts

●      Represent the foundation professionally by serving on funder collaboratives and attending foundation, community, and grantee events as appropriate

●      Collaborate on developing effective communication and story-telling on behalf of the foundation and its core strategies and values

●      Assist with the development of operational infrastructure such as, foundation process and improvement and facilitation of agreements with consultants and other external vendors

●      Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities as appropriate

●      Contribute to and manage special projects, as requested

●      Contribute one’s own ideas, perspectives, and lived experiences to the emerging culture of the Foundation

KEY CHARACTERISTICS

●      Reflect the family foundation’s core values of Integrity, Community, Joy, Compassion, Respect and Responsibility, Life-Long Learning, and Moral Courage

●      Deep commitment to equity and social justice with an understanding of the role that racism, ableism, sexism, and other forms of bias and oppression play in perpetuating inequity

●      Commitment to growth mindset, collaborative leadership, and a learning-based philosophy

●      Humility, sense of humor, comfort with ambiguity, and servant leadership appropriate to representing a family and family foundation as well as the Satterberg Foundation 3rd mission priority of “family interconnectedness”

●      Respect that grantee partners and communities have the front-line expertise and experience essential in pursuing a just society and sustainable environment. As a funder we seek to support solutions that are self-determined by those impacted, respecting they are experts and balancing lived experience with data-informed practices

●      Comfort with emergence, growth and rapid change similar to a start-up

●      Ability to weave and work within all three Satterberg mission areas: environment sustainability, just society, and family interconnectedness

●      Contributing to an organization that fosters opportunities for groups and relationships to self-determine and more fully engage as a form of leadership and a valued accomplishment

●      Willingness and comfort to engage with evolving and shifting portfolio of job duties

QUALIFICATIONS

●      Minimum of 3 years of experience in a field requiring skills similar to those below

●      Experience in philanthropy or nonprofits is preferred, but not required

●      Enthusiasm for leading and developing others

●      Exhibit professional maturity and initiative to lead and innovate

●      Outstanding written and oral communication skills

●      Commitment to the Foundation’s values, service and compassion

●      Keen conceptual, analytical, and critical thinking skills; an inquisitive nature

●      Ability to build strong relationships with grantees and other community partners; interact respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures

●      High degree of initiative to perform a variety of grantmaking activities

●      Ability to work in an open and collaborative work environment

●      Self-starter who is adaptable and comfortable taking chances and learning from mistakes

●      Strong organizational, and detail skills with attention to accuracy and deadlines

●      Results-oriented with the ability to set and follow realistic goals and objectives

●      Flexibility to adapt when faced with changing needs and priorities

●      Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint), and ability to adapt  to new technology

●      Ability to travel 10-15% of time, balancing time in the field with internal needs

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

In addition to a positive and flexible work culture, we attract, retain, and motivate exceptional people with an equitable and competitive compensation package. The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $102,000-$130,000 depending on experience.  A compensation enhancement is provided to employees with indigenous or advanced language proficiency (in a second language) that they utilize to advance the Foundation’s work in diverse communities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision for the employee and dependent children (covered at 100%), a 15% retirement contribution, generous and flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, professional development opportunities, and other benefits.

How To Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter expressing your specific interests through our application portal/recruiter. Priority will be given to applications submitted by Friday, March 12. You will receive an automatic acknowledgment of your application once you submit your materials, and you can expect updates from the Foundation every two to three weeks once the priority deadline has passed.

We are committed to creating conditions where all candidates are able to fully express their talents and potential and invite you to let us know if there are any accommodations that we can provide to support you in your pursuit of this role.

Thank you for your interest in joining Satterberg Foundation!

APPLY HERE https://apply.workable.com/satterbergfoundation/

The Organization

Americans for Financial Reform (AFR) has been called “the leading voice for Wall Street accountability” in Washington. Help us continue and grow this important work. Our organization played a leading role in winning passage of the Dodd Frank Financial Reform bill and the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and we are continuing the fight to create a financial system that deconstructs systemic racism and inequality and promotes a just and sustainable economy. Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund (AFREF)’s staff effectively advances the agenda of a coalition of more than 200 consumer, civil rights, labor, community-based, and other organizations, along with academics and other experts, working together to advance this fundamentally important part of the economic and racial justice agenda.

Position Overview

AFREF invites nominations and applications for a Managing Director of Policy. As a key member of the senior leadership team and reporting to the Executive Director, the Managing Director will increase our impact and capacity to drive change. She/he/they will partner with AFREF’s leadership and staff to strengthen our policy analysis and advocacy, build connections between different threads of our work, and will bring an inclusive management style that supports staff members to achieve their highest potential and is grounded in principles of equity and inclusion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Leading a team of AFREF policy staff; Managing the work of the team to increase coordination of work streams within the team, and across the organization.

• Providing mentorship and support to policy staff that helps build and sustain a strong culture of inclusion, growth, and performance.

• Working with the Executive Director, leadership team, and policy staff to develop and implement specific strategies to advance our policy agenda.

• Contributing to planning and to fundraising for the organization as a whole.

Policy Effectiveness

• Collaborating with and supporting members of the policy team to produce high quality work including regulatory comments, bill analyses, reports, memos and responsive materials.

• Collaborating with members of the policy team, and across the organization, to identify, develop and articulate connecting themes in AFREF’s work to build a strategic shared narrative.

External Engagement

• Representing the organization and presenting on our policy agenda in meetings with policy makers, at public events, and with the press in an effective manner that advances AFREF’s goals.

• Building and maintaining relationships with policy experts and leaders at partner organizations and academic and research institutions.

• Building and maintaining relationships with policy staff and principals at financial regulatory agencies and on Capitol Hill.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

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

• A serious commitment to economic and racial justice.

• 15+ years of relevant experience, including five years of leadership and management experience in a mission-driven, fast-paced, high-performance environment.

• Deep knowledge of at least some areas of AFREF’s policy work, and a demonstrated ability and willingness to learn in additional areas.

• Experience with and enthusiasm for mentorship and staff development; demonstrated commitment to equity, and to responsive, accountable leadership and proactively managing others to take ownership, initiative, and action.

• Exceptional writing skills, including for both general and technical audiences.

• Excellent public speaking skills, and experience dealing with the media.

• Knowledge of the federal legislative and regulatory processes, experience on the Hill or at a Federal Regulatory Agency an asset.

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects at once, and to adapt to a swiftly changing environment.

• A record of strategic and big picture thinking.

• A law degree or an advanced degree in economics or a related field is an asset but not required. The salary range for this position is $110k-125k plus benefits and will be determined based on experience and qualifications for the role.

How To Apply

For more information about Americans for Financial Reform (AFR), please visit: www.ourfinancialsecurity.org  For more information about the AFR Education Fund (AFREF), please visit: realbankreform.org

This search is being led by Katherine Jacobs, Paola Peacock-Villada, and Sarah Hecklau of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their resume, cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with a writing sample (included as part of cover letter document) via NPAG’s candidate portal.

AFREF is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Organization

Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) is a strong, effective and well-led organization that aligns, strengthens, and mobilizes Evanston’s assets – whether those assets are nonprofit leaders, donors and their generous gifts, or the knowledge of community members. In situations where its neighbors are struggling, ECF works to change the picture.  When ECF hears about a pressing need – or a great idea – it brings a variety of people to the table to get results and change lives. The Foundation builds, connects, and distributes resources to bring its community’s visions to life.

ECF is grateful for a set of generous funders, which is of key importance for a community foundation.  Rapid growth since 2001 in grants and programs has transformed ECF into a catalyst for growth and change. With assets of more than $32 million and an operating budget of $1.4 million, the Foundation provides grants and innovative leadership programming of $1.25 – 1.8 million each year.

Position Overview

The Evanston Community Foundation seeks a proven leader with significant management skill, progressive leadership experience, and a deep-seated passion for justice and the mission of ECF. The successful candidate will be someone who deeply understands vulnerable populations and racial bias. Lived experience in underserved neighborhoods or in communities of color would be highly valued.  ECF seeks a leader with demonstrated success in fundraising and a daily focus on engaging individual and organizational partners into the mission.  Candidates should demonstrate the following skills:

Strong External Relations Skills and Donor Engagement Capacity:  A compelling presence and excellent speaking and communication skills are a must, as is a proven history of building relationships with community and funding partners.  Candidates must be prepared to serve as a true ambassador and key external representative for ECF, and to build support for the mission through collaboration, advocacy and leadership.

The next President & CEO must be able to serve as a caring, knowledgeable and collaborative representative of the Foundation. They will be able to transition fluidly between meetings in the board room, in the church basement, and with corporate and individual donors.  The next ECF leader will have strong relational intuition and a bold presence, yet will also be approachable and relatable to a variety of community members.

Commitment to Evanston. Candidates for the role must be excited and enthusiastic about Evanston and willing to learn more about it. The successful candidate will be expected to have a high level of commitment to the Evanston community and to be available and present at events, community meetings, and site visits.  Candidates will demonstrate an ability to be comfortable and engaged in a broad variety of social settings.

Proven Leadership and Management Skills.  Successful applicants will have demonstrated the ability to build, develop and inspire a cohesive team of hardworking, devoted staff members.  In addition, the next CEO will help inspire and motivate a community of mission-focused advocates and partners.

A big picture thinker and ambitious leader, the next CEO must also be a knowledgeable manager with excellent administrative and operational skills and a working understanding of different organizational structures. Candidates will have demonstrated competency in financial oversight, and a working understanding of investments.

Strategic Planning. The next CEO will have demonstrated strong experience and ability in setting goals, strategic planning, and critical thinking. The selected finalist will model strong adherence to ethics and good governance, and the individual will demonstrate a history of updating policies and procedures as necessary for a leading-edge nonprofit.

The individual must be a strategic thinker and problem-solver without seeking or desiring to solve every challenge themselves; a healthy and intentional reliance on staff and board members is required. Humility and an attitude of servant leadership will be effective traits in harnessing the efforts of others and in furthering the legacy of the Evanston Community Foundation.

Board Relations. A track record of successfully engaging with an active and participative governing board must be evident. This person will establish and maintain a climate of trust in all leadership and board related matters. The CEO will also maintain a learning environment and encourage active inquiry by the Board in pursuit of organizational effectiveness. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to provide Board members with appropriate communication leading to strategic development and action for the Foundation. The candidate will welcome new ideas yet be able to help the board set priorities in light of limited staff resources.

The Evanston Community Foundation shares in a city-wide commitment to engage in open and honest dialogue so that we can create a socially just and welcoming Evanston — a city where all people regardless of race, ethnicity, mental and physical ability status, gender identity, sexual identity, citizenship status, and religion feel a sense of belonging.

A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is required.

How To Apply

To apply, send a current resume and letter of introduction to Kittleman & Associates, LLC at https://bit.ly/2ZGKChq (click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page).  For more information about the Evanston Community Foundation, visit https://evanstonforever.org/.

The Organization

Harlem Stage, one of New York City’s most vital performing arts centers, celebrates the profound and indelible influence Harlem has had on American arts and culture. Hailed by The New York Times as ‘an invaluable incubator of talent’ and boasting five MacArthur Genius Fellowship and Pulitzer Prize awardees among its artistic family, Harlem Stage’s mission has been to bridge the rich and diverse artistic legacy of Harlem to contemporary artists of color. By fostering talent, commissioning works and providing support, Harlem Stage allows visionary artists of color the space and freedom to explore and create new work that

Harlem Stage, one of New York City’s most vital performing arts centers, celebrates the profound and indelible influence Harlem has had on American arts and culture. Hailed by The New York Times as ‘an invaluable incubator of talent’ and boasting five MacArthur Genius Fellowship and Pulitzer Prize awardees among its artistic family, Harlem Stage’s mission has been to bridge the rich and diverse artistic legacy of Harlem to contemporary artists of color. By fostering talent, commissioning works and providing support, Harlem Stage allows visionary artists of color the space and freedom to explore and create new work that is innovative, relevant and socially significant.

In their support of artists and organizations both local and around the globe, Harlem Stage, for 37 years, has presented a wide array of performances accessible to all audiences. Harlem Stage supports a full range of musical offerings with legendary talents such as Celia Cruz, Jessye Norman, and Harry Belafonte, and contemporary artists including Nona Hendryx, Mumu Fresh, Jason Moran, Stew and Jose James. Among many programs offered are a dance series, films that celebrate emerging artists, performances of both traditional and non-traditional theater, and Dive Deeper – an innovative program that allows audiences to take part in the creative process by engaging with artists both live and in virtual activities. Harlem Stage’s education programming introduces over 2,300 New York City school children every year to the unparalleled excitement of live performance through dynamic programming both at Harlem Stage and on-site at a network of partner schools.

Housed in a dramatic and nationally landmarked building known as The Gatehouse, the Harlem Stage theater seats 160 and is available to the community for private functions.

Position Overview

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• •    Work closely with the CEO & Artistic Director, Managing Director, Strategic Consultant and the Board to develop and implement successful fundraising strategies for Harlem Stage
• •    Build a Major Donor Program
• •    Raise substantial new funding for the WaterWorks commissioning funPosition: 
  Reporting directly to the CEO/Artistic Director and working with the Managing Director, the DOD will lead and execute a robust fundraising plan designed to strengthen and expand all development efforts including increased donor engagement and support, cultivating and stewarding new donors, managing existing relationships and growing new relationships with institutional funders (foundation, corporate, government), and managing special events and the annual Gala. In particular, the successful candidate will work closely with the Board of Directors in implementing a Major Donor program and playing a critical leadership role in the execution of The Campaign for Harlem Stage, a $25 million comprehensive campaign designed to consolidate all of Harlem Stage’s development activities over the next five years.

  This is a challenging role that requires someone with strong business acumen and experience in developing new fundraising streams and ramping-up existing fundraising efforts. The right candidate brings love and know-how for the art and science of fundraising. The DOD is someone confident and comfortable bringing ideas to the table, able to take charge of major projects and go the extra mile to ensure the continued critical work of Harlem Stage. They are data-driven and appreciate the value of utilizing technology to amplify a development team’s capacity. They possess positive energy, integrity, curiosity, sound judgment, flexibility, an appreciation for diversity, and a sense of humor.

  Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work closely with the CEO & Artistic Director, Managing Director, Strategic Consultant and the Board to develop and implement successful fundraising strategies for Harlem Stage
• Build a Major Donor Program
• Raise substantial new funding for the WaterWorks commissioning fund
• Initiate and develop partnerships with corporate sponsors
• Maintain and deepen existing donor relationships
• Lead donor cultivation efforts including coordinating and calendaring solicitation events and meetings with prospective donors; write and manage proposals and reports to donors
• Engage the Board through in-person visits and video calls making sure they are kept up to date on developments and initiatives; write and present quarterly status reports for board meetings
• Partner with the Board to help expand the Board both in number and reach
• Maintain and manage efficient organization of fundraising plans; ensure all proposals, submissions and reports are filed in a timely manner
• Maintain detailed and up-to-date financial records that track progress and cash flow throughout the fiscal year
• Write and edit internal development briefings, status reports, summaries and other informational documents for senior staff
• Work with staff, consultants and board members in a collaborative and effective manner
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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree; graduate degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience with 5 years’ relevant development/fundraising experience in progressively increasing responsibilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Database Management
• Thorough knowledge of and experience with online fundraising research methods
• Highly motivated with excellent time management, organizational, supervisory, and creative problem-solving skills; able to multitask, prioritize, anticipate and solve problems as they arise
• A thorough understanding of nonprofit arts/culture sector and funding community
• A strategic thinker with strong interpersonal and analytical skills, including keen judgement and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of people from a wide array of cultural backgrounds, fostering collegiality and a positive work culture
• Commitment to and passion for the mission of Harlem Stage

For more information about Harlem Stage, please visit their website at: www.harlemstage.org

Salary and Benefits
Benefits, salary commensurate with experience.

Harlem Stage is committed to diversity and especially encourages members of underrepresented communities to apply. It offers equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status.

How To Apply

Harlem Stage has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications (resume and cover letter that articulates interest in the mission) may be directed in confidence to:
Jack Lusk, President & CEO
Harris Rand Lusk
122 East 42nd Street, Suite 3605
New York, NY  10168

groose@harrisrand.com

Plesae put “DOD” in the subject line of your email.

groose@harrisrand.com

Please put “Harlem Stage DOD” in the subject line of your emailed application.

The Organization

IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, is a national, independent research center that works to forge innovative and practical solutions to problems within the American legal system. Located at the University of Denver, we work with experts, stakeholders, and everyday people who navigate our legal system in order to achieve our mission across five key areas: civil justice reform, family justice reform, the judiciary, legal education, and the legal profession. IAALS is an Institute within the University of Denver, distinct from the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law, and is located in John Moye Hall on the University’s campus.

Our Work

IAALS works on solving problems within the American legal system: for the people, through the courts, and with the legal profession. We listen and put people at the center. We cut through complexity. IAALS does this by conducting comprehensive research, partnering with stakeholders to design new models, and empowering decision-makers to take action all toward advancing justice we can believe in.

Position Summary

The Director of Development (DoD) reports to the Senior Director of Operations with dotted line reporting to the CEO. This position will establish and manage a fundraising infrastructure within the organization that engages various departments, board members and advisors. The position will also develop and implement fundraising strategies by identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding various sources of philanthropic support. Employee will ensure that fund development activities align with IAALS’ mission and strategic vision. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to diversity and inclusion through their work and academic or other experiences.

Essential Functions

• Create and implement fundraising strategies for annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, events, sponsorship opportunities, and foundation grants.
• Identify and qualify an expanding pool of individual, government, foundations, funders, and corporate sponsors.
• Develop and manage a fundraising infrastructure that supports various giving strategies, stewardship, and donor data management activities.
• Communicate with DU Advancement staff.
• Work with Communications staff to create messaging for fundraising collateral, social media, video, and print communications to expand both local and national awareness of IAALS.
• Establish and encourage an internal fundraising culture among staff, board members, advisors through board and committee reporting and offering meaningful engagement.
• Create and facilitate naming, sponsorship, membership, and fee for service opportunities to attract and retain members, partners, donors, funders, and supporters.
• Manage support staff and contract labor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to represent IAALS and the University in a variety of capacities, through excellent spoken, and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize, negotiate, influence, and motivate groups and individuals.
• Maturity, sound judgment, sensitivity to others and high ethical standards with the ability to build productive relationships with philanthropic individuals, corporations, and foundations, as well as the University’s leadership.
• Ability to empower and motivate team members to deliver on agreed upon performance metrics.
• Responsibility to remain informed on issues and concerns impacting IAALS and the legal community it serves.
• Responsibility to remain informed on economic, tax and philanthropic issues impacting fundraising strategies.
• Ability effectively identify and pursue new revenue opportunities and fundraising relationships.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight years of fundraising experience, with broad involvement working with major donors, annual giving, events, planned giving, memberships and foundation grants.
• Demonstrated experience at cultivating and stewarding relationships with diverse individuals, organizations, corporations, and communities.
• Experience working with a CEO, leadership, and staff to facilitate the implementation of fundraising strategies.
• Understanding of the development budget process, revenue forecasting and financial reporting.
• Experienced with donor data management software and experienced at data mining to identify potential philanthropic support.
• Knowledge and understanding of gift acceptance policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nonprofit management.
• Fundraising experience in both large well-resourced shops and in small organizations with limited numbers of staff and small budgets, at senior leadership levels.
• Experience working with Communications staff to collaborate on creating fundraising collaterals, social media, videos, and other forms of fundraising tools.
• Demonstrated track record in working collaboratively across organizational departments, as well as with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience reporting to and working with a Board and other governing bodies.

Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) on March 26, 2021.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number
The salary grade for the position is GE.

Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $120,000 – $140,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military/ veteran status or any other status protected by law.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

How To Apply

https://jobs.du.edu/cw/en-us/job/493506/director-of-development-institute-for-the-advancement-of-the-american-legal-system

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

At the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund (the Federation), we envision diverse, dynamic Bay Area Jewish communities, deeply engaged in Jewish life and doing good locally, in Israel, and around the world. We create opportunities for people in the Bay Area to connect with and contribute to their communities. Our work is guided by the timeless Jewish values of kehilla (community), tzedakah (giving with just intention), and tikkun olam (repairing the world).

Together, our community is shaping Jewish life in the Bay Area by focusing on three main priorities. First, we’re working to foster and facilitate more impactful philanthropy. Second, we’re working to ensure security and resilience for local Jewish families. And third, we’re engaging the next generation of Bay Area Jews, so they too can find connection and meaning in the values and traditions of Judaism.

The Federation seeks highly motivated individuals with a variety of skill sets to build the next generation of Federation engagement. We are especially interested in forward-thinking, collaborative, and open-minded candidates who are willing to take risks, possess a high level of integrity, and model a positive attitude that inspires confidence.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Managing Director is responsible for the management and functions of Federation Philanthropy Partners (FPP), the Philanthropy department that focuses on growing and building a philanthropic advisory practice, administrating JCF’s donor-advised funds, and supporting foundation network. This role will work directly with the Chief Philanthropy Officer to position JCF in the competitive landscape of donor-directed resources in the Bay area in order to provide robust, holistic, and client-focused services to philanthropists and prospects with expertise in local, national, and international Jewish issues. JCF manages more than 1,000 donor-advised funds, 30 supporting foundations, and combined with hundreds of restricted funds and our unrestricted endowment funds, total $2.3 billion, the majority of which are donor-directed.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This role has managerial responsibilities including 4-5 direct reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

• Work closely with the Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) and play an integral role as a member of the Philanthropy Leadership Team along with Development, Gift Planning, and Collaborative Giving towards a vision of integrated philanthropy campaign and endowment are centrally convened in the Jewish community at the Federation.
• Manage and supervise the day-to-day operations of the philanthropy advisory, donor-advised funds, and supporting foundation practice and team, including their administration and systems, client-services, investment, fiduciary responsibilities, and grant-making.
• Oversee design, implementation and management of content, programs, collateral, and business development of the donor-advised fund program.
• Lead and oversee team innovation around best practices in donor engagement and education, including our Jewish philanthropy perspective and impact lending program.
• Provide valuable thought-leadership for donors and in the field of philanthropy.
• Serve as a philanthropic advisor for a group of high-capacity donors and fundholders as determined by the CPO with a goal of increasing their engagement in the work of the Federation and philanthropy. Serve as a Donor Relationship Manager and/or solicit a number of donors and prospects to the Federation for the purpose of unrestricted and/or designated giving opportunities.
• Manage select supporting foundation and donor-advised fund relationships, as determined by the CPO, including their administration, client services, programs, and grant-making.
• Work closely with Chief Financial and Investment Officer (CFIO) to represent donor-advised interest on Investment Committee and Impact Investing Task Force.
• Work closely with Chief Impact Officer (CIO) to understand and offer fundholders the opportunity to participate in or donate to organizational giving priorities in engagement and resiliency portfolios; to consider impact across the organization including FPP and donor-advised giving.
• Assist in JCF campaign operations, Centennial Campaign, and other special development efforts by leveraging established relationships with clients and donors.
• Responsible for carrying out special engagement efforts as assigned by the CPO.
• Maintain and oversee robust tracking and information management to create appropriate communications materials.
• Assist in the transcription of valuable historical information re JCF donors and institutions to include added notes and information to appropriate databases (Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, and/or FIMS).
• Represent JCF at local and national events, conferences, and meetings in ways that help build relationships and trust with clients, donors, and partners.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous and current significant management experience.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Previous work in the Jewish community, community foundation, and/or in wealth management preferred.
• Master’s degree a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS, ABILITIES, LICENSES)

• Exceptional people skills and relationship-management a must along with donor-relations skills including interpersonal skills as a relationship-builder and proven ability in creating strategies to cultivate prospects and channel donor engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and meet objectives and performance standards.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain a strong, cross-collaborative team.
• Knowledge of and appreciation for the Jewish community, its customs, and practices.
• Strong knowledge of best practices in philanthropy trends and vehicles including donor-advised funds and planned gifts.
• Knowledge of the Federation movement, Jewish and nonprofit community, and community foundation landscape a must.
• Proven track record of success with fundraising systems, prospect identification, and business development.
• Understanding of business planning, wealth management, and financial markets.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, and various electronic communication tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a highly motivated goal-oriented team environment including with professionals and lay leaders.
• Requires occasional attendance/participation at events in the evening or on weekends.

Compensation range: $200,000 – $230,000 

How To Apply

Please send a copy of your resume with a cover letter to hr@sfjcf.org. All applications and inquiries will receive a response and will be kept strictly confidential.

Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits — medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick pay, holidays (including Jewish), and retirement plan.

The Organization

New Left Accelerator (NLA) imagines a world where millions of people historically ignored by political parties are mobilized to re-aligned power in our country. Where grassroots, multiracial coalitions in every community across the nation have the power to advance and protect policies that strengthen our democratic institutions and liberate everyone from systemic oppression. And where social, racial, and economic justice is won.

More information about New Left Accelerator may be found at: https://www.newleftaccelerator.org/

Position Overview

Building on the momentum of the 2020 election and the barrier-shattering work of progressive grassroots organizations, NLA is positioned to expand its services for greater impact. NLA now seeks a Director of Collaborative Learning to join the team as its third full-time hire to strategically lead the development of a learning strategy that addresses the needs of dynamic organizations working across a diverse political ecosystem. The Director will be values aligned and have a passion for creating inclusive, networked learning spaces in service of greater systems change. The Director will have previous experience developing and managing dynamic training or curriculum focused on building capacity of progressive leaders or organizations, building trust-based relationships with a diverse set of leaders, and be a curious learner. They will be an excellent communicator and collaborator adept at balancing multiple priorities and will enjoy a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with dedicated, values-driven leaders committed to leveraging their collective power toward progressive, impactful change.

Location: Flexible – West Coast preferred

For the full position description and to apply, please visit: https://recruitcrm.io/apply/25024296

How To Apply

This search is being supported by Callie Carroll, Catherine Seneviratne, and Whitney Herrington of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s candidate portal.

New Left Accelerator is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. They do not discriminate in employment based on any individual’s race, socioeconomic status, national origin, color, disability, religion, gender, age, marital status, criminal background or arrest record, sexual orientation or gender identity and encourage all candidates to apply.

The Organization

Title: Climate Communications Analyst

Who we are: Preston-Werner Ventures is a multidisciplinary team working together to research and fund strategic leverage points in the fight against climate change. On paper, ours is a medium-sized family foundation that makes grants and investments to its portfolio, ranging from angel investments to impact investments to progressive political contributions to philanthropic grants. We’re a distributed team, and we come together online to debate the best approaches to making the world a better place. Whether it’s debating the merits of capitalism, negotiating a political vs private investment approach, or discussing new ways to bring more diverse voices into decision making, we often find ourselves far more critical of philanthropy than perhaps would seem the norm. But we like it that way, and we’re looking to add several more voices to the team this year.

Position Overview

Who we’re looking for: someone who can help us make grants in the communications space. Our team is fascinated with the power of narrative to change hearts and minds, but we don’t have the expertise to know exactly what the most effective mediums are to make that happen. We need someone who can lead our strategy for investment in narrative projects. In this role, you’ll help us understand which approaches are backed by evidence and data and are powerful in effecting change, and which ones are not. We need someone who will go down the rabbit hole of a promising field in order to understand the ecosystem and figure out who the most effective players are. Ultimately we need someone with strong opinions (and who can point to the evidence) for why we should invest in certain types of storytelling over others.

Please apply if: you have demonstrated experience with successful grassroots media campaigns, climate communications research, or analytics of social media and other communications outlets. We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate both comfort and humility with correlation and causation. We need someone with a strong theory of change who can help us invest in communications that promote climate action and progressive politics.

Some other things to know: While we’re focused on growing our climate portfolio, we also invest heavily in public health, especially family planning. We also support progressive politics and movement building, at both the domestic and international levels. Our office is in San Francisco, but you are welcome to work from anywhere, as long as you can attend our afternoon Zoom meetings. We highly encourage diverse candidates to apply. Finally, please know that we’re a small shop, and we’re just at the beginning of our journey. We will deeply value your insight and expertise to help us build a great place to work. This may be a fulltime or part-time position depending on the needs of the successful candidate.

Compensation: We hope you will love this job because you know that every day your contributions will be felt by our team and pushed out into the world. You will have decision-making power, as opposed to being stuck somewhere deep inside an org chart. We also recognize that more traditional forms of compensation matter as well. To that end, we offer a competitive salary (commensurate with field and experience), healthcare and dental insurance, generous PTO, and all of the lively debate about how the world works and the best way to make change that you can handle.

How To Apply

Please apply here and submit a cover letter explaining how you can contribute to our team. https://prestonwernerventures.recruitee.com/

The Organization

Program Officer, Environment
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies
Eden Prairie, MN

About Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies

Founded by the late Margaret A. Cargill, Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) actively partners with capable organizations to make a lasting difference for individuals and communities, with particular attention to overlooked causes.

MACP develops and implements community-based grantmaking strategies across seven programmatic domains: Arts & Cultures, Disaster Relief & Recovery, Environment, Animal Welfare, Quality of Life, Teachers, and Legacy & Opportunity. MACP believes that the best way to make a lasting difference on issues they care about is by investing in long-term relationships with key grantees, strengthening their combined abilities to make a meaningful difference in the world.

Cultural values inspire MACP’s team to learn, create, and excel through strong relationships with one another, their grantee partners, and the communities where MACP funds programs. They are guided by a set of core values: making a difference, respect, excellence, learning, integrity, and humility. We strive in our engagement with one another and in our grantmaking to support equitable and inclusive approaches. The culture is one of engagement, thoughtfulness, and ongoing discovery. And they are constantly inspired by the good work carried out by their grantee partners. MACP is a team of diverse individuals inspired by a common mission, shared values, and a desire to make a difference by working together.

MACP is comprised of two grantmaking entities, Margaret A. Cargill Foundation and the Anne Ray Foundation, and their combined assets place them among the top ten foundations in the US. In 2019, their national and international grantmaking efforts consisted of 498 grants totaling more than $240M.

For more information on Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, please visit macphilanthropies.org.

Position Overview

The Opportunity

MACP is seeking an experienced Program Officer for the Environment Domain who brings deep expertise in global field conservation work, grantmaking, and personal alignment with MACP’s commitment to community-based capacity building and long-term partnerships with grantees. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role with a significant funder in the environment and conservation space and a team of caring, engaged and thoughtful colleagues based in Eden Prairie, MN.

The Program Officer is responsible for the development, implementation and management of one or more Ecosystem Programs of the MACP Environment Domain; likely to include the Tropical Forests Ecosystem Program. This position reports to the Environment Program Director and works in collaboration with the Managing Program Director, other Program Officers, and Program Associates. The Program Officer will work with Environment Domain team members and other Foundation staff in supporting and managing an effective grantmaking program to support the strategic content and desired impact for Environment Domain.

Under its existing and well-honed strategy, the Environment Domain at MACP supports grantees in a set of defined focal geographies to deliver effective, sustainable community-based conservation solutions to address the problem of degradation of the Earth’s freshwater, marine, and terrestrial ecosystems.

More detail about the role and candidate profile can be found below. MACP recognizes that this search is unfolding during a very challenging time, when people around the world are navigating the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak and social injustice issues. MACP’s mission of providing meaningful assistance and support to society, the arts, and the environment is more important than ever, and they need exceptionally talented leaders to help continue to advance this mission, especially in this critical moment. If you are such a leader, please review this job description and consider joining the MACP team.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with eight years or more of experience in ecosystem conservation.  A solid understanding of community-based natural resource management is essential, as is a track record of successful collaboration with a wide range of key stakeholder groups in this field.  International experience and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a wide range of cultural settings is critical.

Five or more years’ experience in grantmaking, preferably in the conservation arena, and a demonstrated track record of effective relationships with grantees and fellow funders will be vitally important.  An undergraduate degree is required with a graduate degree in a related field preferred or significant related experience working in the conservation sector.

Candidates should have an active curiosity and passion for MACP’s program interests and values, including making a difference in communities, forming deep partnerships with grantees, providing support to low-attention needs, and working with humility. Successful candidates will be collaborative, positive, and able to deal well with ambiguity and change. They will be adept at building collegial relationships and able to respond to issues with clarity and diplomacy. They will inspire and foster trust and confidence in staff, management, and their colleagues. And they will be aligned with MACP’s grantmaking philosophy, which is grounded in the Foundation’s values and history.

About the Twin Cities and MACP’s Office

MACP’s office in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, known as The Preserve, strongly reflects the organization’s culture and identity. Expanded in 2016, The Preserve is testament to MACP’s environmental values and commitment. The building is LEED Platinum certified by the U.S. Green Building Council and is a space that promotes collaboration and a connection to nature while reflecting MACP’s values.

Eden Prairie is part of the Twin Cities metro area, including Minneapolis and St. Paul, which have over 3 million residents and together make up the 14th largest metropolitan area in the country. A unique blend of small town and major cosmopolitan hub, both urban cores boast a thriving business atmosphere. Saint Paul, as the state capital, is home to state government and has a more historical vibe. Minneapolis is the larger and more commercial of the two cities. Both cities share a common root of being river towns – and the great outdoors are still a major attraction for residents and visitors alike, with over 100,000 acres of parks, walking and bike paths, and other outdoor spaces.

The Twin Cities offer something for everyone, from national sports teams to a robust theater and arts scene, to a thriving “foodie” culture. The area also has a diverse range of neighborhoods and homes, with an atmosphere of a small town feeling with the conveniences and cultural hallmarks of a big city.

MACP recognizes that the COVID-19 outbreak has made relocating a challenging option and may require a longer transition period than usual. But for candidates seeking a welcoming, highly livable community with a strong focus on access to arts, culture, and the outdoors, the Twin Cities offers all of this and more.

Compensation & Benefits

MACP is invested in the health and well-being of their staff and offers a comprehensive and valuable benefits package, including but not limited to:

·       Relocation support available

·       Strong medical, dental, and vision benefits for individuals and their eligible dependents

·       Retirement programs, including 401(k) matching and access to employer-paid financial planning resources

·       A broad range of insurance programs, including employer-paid life, short and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance

·       Access to legal insurance plan and identity theft protection program

·       A generous matching gift program

·       Paid holidays and personal time off

·       An employee assistance plan

·       Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

·       An onsite fitness room

·       Domestic and international travel resources

·       Paid parental leave

·       Tuition reimbursement

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

How To Apply

Contact

Koya Leadership Partners, the executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven search, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Molly Brennan and Meghan Franklin are leading this search. To make recommendations or to express your interest in this role, please visit this link here. All nominations, inquiries, and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

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

About Koya Partners

Koya Partners, a part 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