Category: Job Posting

The Organization – Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

About Dana-Farber 

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow’s physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.

Position Overview

Assistant Director, Donor Relations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Brookline, MA

Full Time

The Assistant Director is a collaborative member of the Division of Philanthropy team, drafting compelling and meaningful communications to convey impact, inspire action, and relay gratitude on behalf of individuals across the Institute. The core responsibilities of the role focus on supporting Office of the Senior Vice President and Transformational Gifts & Strategic Initiatives teams in their writing needs, including proposals and pre-proposals, stewardship reports, summaries, PowerPoint decks, and all content related to transformational giving ($10M+) donors. Responsible for assisting the entire Division with reaching financial goals.

Embody Dana-Farber’s Core Values: Impact; Excellence; Compassion & Respect; and Discovery every day. Add value to the Dana-Farber community by seeking opportunities to collaborate across the Institute. Foster an ethical, positive, results-oriented culture founded on open communication.

Dana-Farber is currently undertaking an ambitious fundraising effort to change the future of cancer research and care: The Dana-Farber Campaign. This multibillion-dollar campaign is the largest in the Institute’s history and one of the largest ever in the U.S. focused solely on cancer. Philanthropy raised through The Dana-Farber Campaign is focused on accelerating the Institute’s strategic priorities by supporting revolutionary science, extraordinary care, exceptional expertise, and essential opportunities—helping us prevent, treat, and Defy Cancer.

Application Requirements:

Resume and cover letter required with application submission. If you wish to disclose your personal pronouns, please include them within your resume and cover letter submission.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly research and understand all aspects pertaining to a specific portfolio of reports, which includes reading, analyzing, and interpreting press releases, scientific papers, results from clinical trials, and content from technical lectures.
• Draft high-quality scientific proposals to raise critical funds for priority areas; as with report writing, this work involves a high degree of independent project management, critical thinking skills, and the ability to work hand-in-hand with frontline fundraisers, faculty, and members of the executive leadership team to create a strategic vision and tone for the overall piece.
• Work closely with colleagues across teams to craft, edit, and review a range of materials that provide a big-picture view of the importance of philanthropy, Dana-Farber’s leadership in the field both nationally and globally, as well as other materials as needed for VIP donors and prospects.
• Proactively facilitate and participate in meetings with faculty to strategize on content for reports, proposals, and other materials.
• Juggle multiple urgent, competing priorities and collaborate closely with senior leaders across a highly matrixed environment to meet yearly key performance indicators.
• Assume other duties as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Reports to the Director of Donor Relations with a dotted line to the Vice President of Transformational Gifts & Strategic Initiatives. Works independently and as part of a team.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of Philanthropy and writing experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Superb written and verbal communication skills, ability to conduct situational donor research and extract meaningful content.
• Ability to understand oncology research, and then translate that knowledge accurately into a form that is both interesting and intelligible to the donor.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Must be successful in adapting to various writing styles.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint required, SharePoint experience preferred.

Patient Contact:

No.

Working Conditions:

This position is considered remote, 0-1 days onsite at 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA each week. DFCI guidelines state that employees must reside in New England: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont.

Division of Philanthropy Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity Commitment Statement:

We’re stronger together. In the Division of Philanthropy, we believe in the power of different voices. We encourage authenticity and diversity of every individual within our community. Our collective voices – donors, volunteers, staff, and patients alike – allow us to work together towards a world without cancer. Committed to being a place of inclusivity, belonging, and change, these are our core values.

Inclusive interview practices are a priority in the Division of Philanthropy. We incorporate an Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (ID&E) Interview Panel in all searches. In this 30-minute interview, we connect with candidates on four main ID&E competencies: empathy, collaboration, inclusivity, and compassion.

DFCI DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

DFCI offers a competitive benefits package including generous healthcare and retirement plans, at minimum 3-weeks’ vacation time in addition to 10 paid holidays, a flexible work environment, and work/life balance.  Dana-Farber offers a variety of personal, professional, and leadership development opportunities to all members of its workforce through Institutional programming. Division of Philanthropy offers 75+ specialized professional development sessions designed for staff each year through its in-house learning program, the Center for Advancement Training.*

*All benefits subject to Institute changes 

We’re hiring! Learn more about working in the Division of Philanthropy and view all open positions.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://careers.dana-farber.org/assistant-director-donor-relations

How To Apply

https://careers.dana-farber.org/assistant-director-donor-relations

The Organization – Sonoma Land Trust

Our county is one of the most beautiful and biologically diverse counties in the United States. Sonoma Land Trust believes it is a treasure that should be enjoyed by our community and protected for future generations. From acquiring land and conservation easements to restoring land and the natural properties on which we depend, to protecting land for wildlife and recreation, SLT works tirelessly to find ways to preserve the beauty and vitality of Sonoma County. Additionally, they engage the community in the importance and value of this work through outdoor activities and outreach.

Sonoma Land Trust is a local, non-governmental, nonprofit organization funded largely by membership contributions. The Land Trust works closely with private landowners, Sonoma Ag + Open Space and other public agencies at all levels of government, nonprofit partners and foundations. Sonoma Land Trust is a member of the California Council of Land Trusts and is accredited by the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission. Since 1976, Sonoma Land Trust has protected nearly 58,000 acres of beautiful, productive and environmentally significant land in and around Sonoma County.

Sonoma Land Trust maintains a diverse and expansive network of partnerships to accomplish a wide range of projects. Thanks to the generosity of those who trust in their work, they have been carrying out this mission for more than 45 years.

Position Overview

THIS POSITION IS HYBRID, WHICH MEANS THAT THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL NEED TO WORK IN THE OFFICE IN SANTA ROSA A MINIMUM OF TWO DAYS PER WEEK.

“We stand now where two roads diverge. But unlike the roads in Robert Frost’s familiar poem, they are not equally fair. The road we have long been traveling is deceptively easy, a smooth superhighway on which we progress with great speed, but at its end lies disaster. The other fork of the road – the one less traveled by – offers our last, our only chance to reach a destination that assures the preservation of the earth.”

– Rachel Carson, Silent Spring

ABOUT SONOMA LAND TRUST

Our county is one of the most beautiful and biologically diverse counties in the United States. Sonoma Land Trust believes it is a treasure that should be enjoyed by our community and protected for future generations. From acquiring land and conservation easements to restoring land and the natural properties on which we depend, to protecting land for wildlife and recreation, SLT works tirelessly to find ways to preserve the beauty and vitality of Sonoma County. Additionally, they engage the community in the importance and value of this work through outdoor activities and outreach.

Sonoma Land Trust is a local, non-governmental, nonprofit organization funded largely by membership contributions. The Land Trust works closely with private landowners, Sonoma Ag + Open Space and other public agencies at all levels of government, nonprofit partners and foundations. Sonoma Land Trust is a member of the California Council of Land Trusts and is accredited by the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission. Since 1976, Sonoma Land Trust has protected nearly 58,000 acres of beautiful, productive and environmentally significant land in and around Sonoma County.

Sonoma Land Trust maintains a diverse and expansive network of partnerships to accomplish a wide range of projects. Thanks to the generosity of those who trust in their work, they have been carrying out this mission for more than 45 years.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Associate Director of Philanthropy is responsible for developing strategies for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors to support Sonoma Land Trust’s mission and revenue needs. They are the lead architect for the major gifts program and help other staff and volunteers conduct major gifts fundraising. The person in this role will manage an active portfolio of major gift donors.

During capital campaigns, they take a leadership role in working with board and staff in securing lead campaign commitments, including annual gifts, multi-year pledges and planned gift commitments. The ideal candidate is a seasoned development professional with an entrepreneurial spirit who is quick to understand donors’ motivations and can communicate in ways that influence and motivate. The Associate Director of Philanthropy serves the greater San Francisco Bay region, and connects with donors in the greater North Bay area, primarily in Sonoma County.

Executive Director of Sonoma Land Trust, Eamon O’Byrne, shares: “We have intentionally built and cultivated a culture of philanthropy at SLT. At SLT, fundraising is everyone’s job! We believe that donors engaging in this work are bringing about systemic change on how we care for a support the life support systems of our planet.”

For more information, please visit https://sonomalandtrust.org

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Director of Philanthropy and oversees the Planned Giving Manager and Senior Major Gifts Manager.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

• Salary range for this role is $145,000-$170,000
• Benefits include:
  • PTO (begin with 2 weeks per year; accrual increases over time)
  • 13 scheduled holidays; 2 floating holidays
  • Paid sick leaves: 10 days per year
  • Medical, Dental and Vision (100% employee premium paid by SLT)
  • Health Savings Account (SLT contribution up to $300 per month when enrolled in certain health plan)
  • 403(b) retirement savings
  • Section 125 Pre-Tax Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to serve as a voice for nature and to protect the land of Sonoma County forever

YOU ARE

• Enthusiastic fundraising leader who is a skilled major gifts fundraiser with experience closing six figure gifts
• Outstanding relationship builder who delights in connecting donors to the mission of the organization and providing them with an exceptional stewardship experience
• Passionate defender of conserving land for future generations

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Craft cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies for leadership donors and prospects, and work closely with Director of Philanthropy and Executive Director to institute them.
• Manage an active portfolio of major gift donors and prospects including identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors to support annual operating and capital fundraising need.
• Set up and attend donor visits with donors and key board and staff members.
• Ask for multi-year pledges and other planned gift commitments, and uses templates to draft and complete donor gift agreements.
• Provide thought leadership for special events for leadership donors which may include house parties, discussion groups, property tours, hikes, outings and dinner parties.
• Create donor contact reports outlining the potential and realized outcomes of each visit within the donor’s cultivation/solicitation/stewardship strategy.
• Coordinate work with fundraising volunteers, develop strategies, chart progress and keep actions moving forward.
• Conduct regular research on all prospects within their major gifts portfolio, to include wealth capacity rating, giving history, and linkages/engagement, and based on research and tested approaches, recommend solicitation strategies to Director of Philanthropy and Executive Director.
• Lead weekly calls with Executive Director and Director of Philanthropy to ensure high level of stewardship of donors and board members.
• Assist with communications materials by helping to define strategy and working with professional communications firm to produce materials.
• Work independently, set priorities and sustain donor motivation.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Philanthropy team to expand an internal and external culture of philanthropy.
• Adhere to the highest ethical standards and fundraising best practices, reflect optimistic and positive attitudes, and convey sensitivity to the needs of donors.

COMPETENCIES

• Minimum of seven years fundraising experience, including success with major gifts, or equivalent experience in complex, sophisticated donor/client portfolio management
• Proven track record of building donor relationships and closing six-figure gifts
• Campaign experience preferred
• Partner with executive director, senior staff and board members in defining their roles in leadership gift development and working with them towards successful cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
• Demonstrated success in networking, building and managing relationships within donor communities
• Demonstrated excellence in writing and public speaking
• Comfortable conversing with diverse audiences on sensitive or controversial issues such as land use planning, hunting and housing
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong supervision skills
• Ability to drive, manage and delegate project work; establish and monitor priorities and maintain flexibility while meeting deadlines
• Keen attention to detail, with the ability to synthesize and carefully analyze information; follow best practices, trends, and make sound decisions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and experience working with a donor database
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Ability to travel throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and a valid driver’s license
• BA/BS from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience
• Commitment to the mission of Sonoma Land Trust

EQUITY STATEMENT

SLT serves a diverse audience with broad cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, and orientations. We encourage applications from candidates who reflect and value the audiences and populations we serve. SLT enthusiastically welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds, experience, and transferrable skills.

We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment that is representative of the communities we serve. We know that having varied perspectives leads to better outcomes to solve the complex problems of conservation, climate change and environmental justice in Sonoma County. And to best serve the people of our community, we are taking the actions outlined in our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Plan.

Sonoma Land Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive organization and encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, national or regional origins, sexes, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military or veteran status or other status protected by law.

OUR LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATEMENT

As we pursue our mission of conserving land in Sonoma County, we recognize that we stand upon the unceded ancestral lands of many Indigenous peoples. We honor their knowledge, care and stewardship of this special place across the ages and acknowledge the deep and lasting damage that colonization has inflicted on them. We embrace our responsibility to learn from and protect their cultural and traditional connections to the land

How To Apply

To apply for this position, or to request additional information on the opportunity, please send a copy of your resume with a cover letter to Victoria Silverman at apply@cooksilverman.com.

The Organization – The Duke Endowment

Since 1924, The Duke Endowment has worked to help people and strengthen communities in North Carolina and South Carolina by nurturing children, promoting health, educating minds and enriching spirits.

Located in Charlotte, N.C., the Endowment seeks to fulfill the visionary genius and

innovative legacy of James Buchanan Duke, one of the great industrialists and philanthropists of the 20th century.

The Endowment has awarded more than $4 billion in grants since its inception. With assets of $3.8 billion in 2019, the Endowment is one of the nation’s largest 501(c)(3) private foundations.

For more information on the Endowment, please visit the website.

Position Overview

The long-term goal of the Health Care program area is to drive improvements in the health status of Carolinians and to reduce health disparities.  Their two strategies are outlined below:

·       Improve community health by advancing programs and policies that promote healthy lifestyles.

·       Enhance patient care by developing and testing innovative practices or models that have potential for scale and sustainability.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Program Analyst to join The Duke Endowment team to help strengthen the Health Care program area’s focus on accelerating innovations and reform of the health care system through the development of new strategies to support emerging topics. The Program Analyst will be responsible for conducting due diligence in the grantmaking process and analyzing the impact of grantmaking strategies. They will also have the opportunity to prepare and share findings with Endowment Trustees and represent the Endowment at meetings with grantees and at relevant conferences and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and help evaluate the progress and effectiveness of ongoing healthcare initiatives; work with the Health Care and Evaluation teams to identify areas for improvement and provide actionable recommendations to optimize outcomes.
• Support program officers to compile and present detailed reports, data visualizations, and presentations that communicate the progress and impact of funding strategies.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in the healthcare sector, leveraging this knowledge to support the Health Care team’s strategy development and decision-making.
• Support the Health Care team as they conduct comprehensive analyses of proposed healthcare initiatives and projects, including financial feasibility, sustainability, and the potential impact on targeted communities.
• Collaborate with the Health Care and Communications teams to ‘tell the story’ of Health Care’s grantmaking, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
• Collaborate with the Health Care team to ensure relevant data is captured and analyzed to demonstrate progress toward reducing health care disparities.
• Prepare research summaries and reports to share with various audiences, including Endowment Trustees and other program areas.
• Support program staff with the coordination of ongoing technical assistance and implementation support for established initiatives and future multi-site pilots and demonstrations.
• Participate in intra-Endowment committees and special projects as appropriate.
• Represent the Endowment in relationships with grantees and participate in meetings with other philanthropic organizations at state and national meetings.

Requirements

• Graduate degree and/or at least two to three years of related experience, preferably in the area of health policy, analyzing population health data, and structuring demonstration programs.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Strong analytical skills; ability and drive to analyze and synthesize data, and to organize and process significant interrelated information.
• Experience in developing, maintaining and managing data systems such as Tableau.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Interpersonal skills that will allow the position to build relationships both internally and externally.
• Initiative to contribute and share ideas, and to engage with others to learn from diverse perspectives and opinions.
• Ability to meet deadlines and take initiative to pursue work, assist others and resolve problems and issues.

How To Apply

To make recommendations or to express your interest in this role please apply here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2056671

All nominations, inquiries, and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

The Organization – PEAK Grantmaking

PEAK Grantmaking is a vibrant membership community of more than 7,500 professionals who specialize in grants management for funding organizations and advance shared leadership and learning across the philanthropic sector. PEAK elevates their expertise and fosters collaboration to strengthen the practice of grantmaking, empowering grants management professionals to lead the way in operationalizing equity-centered, values-driven grantmaking practices. We enable philanthropy to achieve its full potential to fuel change for good.

PEAK’s Programs Team works to advance the Principles for Peak Grantmaking and to ensure the organization’s programming, resources, events, and sector convenings encourage funders to adopt improved grantmaking practices and advocate for sector transformation. The Programs and Knowledge Manager plays a vital role in ensuring that PEAK’s mission and values are clearly expressed to our audiences, stakeholders, and community members. As PEAK’s online member community grows, the Programs and Knowledge Manager develops strong educational content with an eye toward growing and nurturing an emergent learning network that supports knowledge of and commitment to practice change in philanthropy.

The Programs and Knowledge Manager employs the skills of content creation, effective speaking and group facilitation, development and delivery of educational content and programming, volunteer leadership engagement, along with curating content complementary to our work and deeply listening to members as resources for content creation. The Programs and Knowledge Manager reports to the Senior Programs and Knowledge Manager.

Position Overview

Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority

• Key duties and responsibilities:
• Community Engagement and Knowledge-Sharing
• Develop and execute a plan for PEAK’s communities of practice and working groups in partnership with the Director and Senior Manager, supporting volunteer leaders with thought leadership as needed
• Highlight and share conversations that demonstrate peer-to-peer sharing and problem solving
• Support organization-wide listening, surveying, and research strategies that collect and share information about our members and the philanthropic sector more broadly
• Serve as Programs Team lead in managing PEAK’s member online discussion forum, partnering with other teams to deliver an effective and user-friendly experience for members
• Utilize community data to drive member engagement efforts and educational content development
• Collaborate with the Membership and Community Engagement Team to support chapter programming, including the creation of specialized resources and delivery of presentations

Content Development

Work with the Senior Programs and Knowledge Manager to develop and execute a content plan that advances the grants management profession while identifying practice and competency gaps that PEAK needs to address to improve philanthropic practice,

Develop and author educational content for online courses, discussion guides, job aids, toolkits, and other resources

Ensure PEAK’s resources are maintained updated

In partnership with Programs Team members, design and implement strategies for adoption of the Principles for Peak Grantmaking through advanced learning tools, public facing workshops and webinars, PEAK’s annual convening, and engagement with supporters

Collaborate with members of the Programs Team to plan and execute PEAK’s annual convening, including supporting the development of content to be presented

Provide support for emergent learning efforts by listening, surveying, and researching the current and changing states of grants management practices in the field

Support volunteer advisory committees, volunteers, speakers, and consultants tasked with assisting in the development of educational content

Stay connected to philanthropic and nonprofit colleagues, sector trends, and issues to facilitate the development of meaningful strategic partnerships

Programs Management, Execution, and Evaluation

Approach work assignments with an equity lens, and work to build personal knowledge and experience in this area

Promote organization innovation and change by facilitating discussion and collaboration amongst team members

Partner with members of the Programs Team to evaluate the impact of PEAK’s programs and resources on practice change, ensuring relevance and salience, and to identify any gaps that PEAK needs to address to advance operationalizing equity centered, values-driven grantmaking practices

Collaborate regularly with internal teams to develop, manage, and promote content and engage with members

Collaborate regularly with internal teams to implement membership engagement strategies, which includes writing content on programs and products for publications, promotional use, social media, blogs, newsletters, partner convenings, and other outlets

Proactively coordinate with other teams to ensure timely delivery of products and content

Develop strong relationships with new and existing partners and future member organizations by representing PEAK at sector educational and networking events

Ensure that program deliverables are on time, within budget, and of the highest quality

Produce regular work plans and reports that will track progress towards stated program goals and objectives

Collaborate with the Senior Programs and Knowledge Manager to develop and manage programmatic budgets

Supply data for inclusion in PEAK’s board materials and annual reports

Requirements and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years’ proven experience within philanthropy, grantmaking practice, and the grantmaking profession
• Understanding of and strong commitment to racial equity and equity and inclusion principles
• Experience developing and delivering learning tools and educational content for an adult audience
• Excellent written and public-speaking communication skills
• Excellent time management, project organization, project management, budgeting, problem-solving, volunteer management, relationship-building, and team-building skills
• Adept at defining scope, communicating with stakeholders, and utilizing project management tools like Asana
• Advanced proficiency using M365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams)
• Experience and proficiency using collaboration apps like Dropbox, Zoom, and Slack
• Adept at learning new technology and working collaboratively with others to enhance user experience
• Approach work assignments with an equity lens, and work to build personal knowledge and experience in this area
• Ability to independently and collaboratively author engaging materials that encourage funders to adopt improved grantmaking practices
• A self-starter who is creative, flexible, and solutions oriented; and knows how to design and implement processes and create opportunities for valuable community engagement
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize and adjust timetables based on demand and other factors, as well as handle new or unplanned projects with agility and flexibility
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work remotely and engage with a virtual team, as well as work collaboratively and independently on assigned responsibilities
• Ability to travel 20-30% of the time is required; travel for this position could include attending the annual convening, staff retreats, board meetings, and member events
• Possession of valid U.S. work authorization. At this time, PEAK is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment. Therefore, applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Compensation

A comprehensive salary and benefits package will be offered. The starting salary range for this position is $90,000 – $102,500, commensurate with experience.

Location and Work Environment

This position is fully remote. PEAK staff work at home, on the road, or in a satellite location for all or part of the regular workweek. You will use software and video conferencing to collaborate and stay connected with staff and PEAK members. Equal opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles of PEAK Grantmaking, where employment and promotional opportunities are based on individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category as established under law. PEAK is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, PEAK will take any required steps to ensure that candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application and interview process. Please submit your requests through the application form. Note that all applicants invited to interview will be provided with a list of questions in advance of meeting with PEAK team members.

Similarly, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable staff members with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment at PEAK.

How To Apply

Application Process

Use this link to apply for this position: https://forms.gle/adp3Hwy64JSY7tgR9

Please upload your cover letter and résumé, preferably in a single PDF with links.

The Organization – The Winston-Salem Foundation

ABOUT THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION

We are a nonprofit community foundation, comprised of over 1,650 funds, that assists people and organizations with their charitable giving, provides financial aid to college students, and makes Community Grants to nonprofit organizations in Forsyth County. We are the oldest foundation in North Carolina, and we are one of the oldest community foundations in the country.  Since 2018, the Foundation has been on a journey to deepen its understanding of and commitment to racial equity as both a priority in our work in the community and as a hallmark of our organizational culture.

Position Overview

The philanthropic advisor is a member of the Development and Donor Services department, which cultivates and maintains relationships with the Foundation’s donors. The philanthropic Advisor develops, facilitates, and markets lifetime gifts from existing and prospective donors.  They provide counsel and advice to staff, donors, and allied professionals regarding various philanthropic tools, approaches, techniques, and trends. This role serves as a secondary liaison with attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, and other intermediaries and agents of wealth.  The philanthropic advisor works with existing and new donors and intermediaries to secure new funds and gifts to the Foundation. This position helps to generate ideas and explore opportunities to achieve the strategic goals of the Foundation.  This position works under the direct leadership of the senior philanthropic advisor and works collaboratively with the Foundation’s staff, leadership, and volunteers. The philanthropic advisor is an exempt position.

How To Apply

To apply, please visit wsfoundation.org/careers.

The Organization – The New York Climate Exchange

The New York Climate Exchange (“The Exchange”) is an exciting new nonprofit climate solutions center designed to build community, foster collaboration, advance climate knowledge, and empower marginalized communities through cross-disciplinary networking, impactful programming, and cutting-edge facilities. While The Exchange will have a physical presence on Governors Island, its spirit and influence will extend beyond the Island into New York City and, eventually, across the country and world. The Exchange’s diverse coalition of partners – committed and prepared to collectively disrupt the status quo – incorporates local and global perspectives on climate change from academia, industry, environmental justice, public health, and government. As the first of its kind, The Exchange will unlock integrated and scalable approaches to sustainability, ultimately serving as a global model for scalable and sustainable positive change.

The Exchange seeks a visionary leader to serve as its first-ever Chief Advancement Officer (CAO). This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a fundraising organization from the ground up in collaboration with diverse partner organizations focused on affecting real change battling the biggest crisis of our time — climate change. The CAO will serve as a senior leader for The Exchange, setting strategic direction for fundraising and executing a multi-year, comprehensive development strategy to support the organization’s critically important mission as well as to significantly increase its visibility in New York City and ultimately on the global stage.

The Exchange is a highly impactful and visible initiative, selected in April 2023 after a two-year global competition by the Trust for Governors Island and NYC Mayor’s Office to create a first-of-its-kind climate solutions center.

As the world rallies to face the consequences of climate change, the degree of public and private financial support already expressed for the important work of The Exchange is heartening. The Exchange secured a total of $160 million in philanthropic support as of September 2023, including a combined gift of $100 million from the Simons Foundation and Simons Foundation International, and $50 million from Bloomberg Philanthropies. Over an additional $300 million in philanthropy is needed in the next two-and-a-half years to successfully enable the capital and operating visions.

Position Overview

This position will require a seasoned, entrepreneurial development professional who seeks to play a key role in building a sophisticated and sustainable philanthropic model for an emerging organization. The CAO will be an experienced leader, comfortable with ambiguity, familiar with solving complicated, nuanced problems and working in complex organizations, and skilled at leading through influence. They will work in collaboration with the CEO and partner organizations to secure principal and transformational gifts.

The Exchange is committed to identifying a diverse hiring pool for the CAO role.

While The Exchange will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate will have the following qualifications/experience:

• Commitment to, and passion for, the mission of The New York Climate Exchange; ability to communicate and create excitement about mission, vision, programs, and fundamental strengths of this historic initiative.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in progressively responsible development leadership positions, which includes work in all functional areas and participation in a major capital campaign.
• Demonstrated track record of successful frontline fundraising for an institution of higher education, nonprofit organization, or other environment of similar complexity with multiple stakeholders; previous work experience in higher education or on environmental issues is preferred.
• Experience with the regional, national, and international climate funding community with a working knowledge of language and content is strongly preferred. Relationships within the New York City climate community will also be greatly valued.
• Hands-on principal gift ($1M-$9.99 million) and transformational gift ($10+ million) experience, including cultivation through solicitation and stewardship, preferably on a national and international scale, as well as experience working with planned giving, large and sophisticated corporate and foundation partners, and annual fund strategies for developing the next generation of leadership donors; success in securing gifts from both defined and undefined constituencies.
• Particular strength in developing strategic and comprehensive fundraising plans, executing against these plans to achieve goals and objectives, developing fundraising strategies and experience working directly with the most senior levels of an organization is very important; ability to effectively strategize and engage various groups and constituents, including alumni, donors, and major benefactors.
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of how to build diversity and inclusion in the advancement function; culturally competent with respect to issues such as racial, cultural, religious, sexual, and gender identity.
• Ability to develop trust and strong collaborative working relationships; experience nurturing and motivating high-level volunteers and expressing appreciation for their role in building an effective development network.
• Demonstrated ability to extract and analyze data to make effective, efficient decisions about strategy and process. Experience preparing and communicating analysis and reporting on revenue and growth trends to a variety of audiences.
• Experience in high-level philanthropy and an understanding of the style, high level of detail, and impeccable customer service required; knowledge of the donors, strategies, and trends in New York City philanthropy and the ability to navigate the city’s philanthropic elite preferred.

Download the full position description via the following link: https://diversifiedsearchgroup.com/search/20330-the-exchange

The New York Climate Exchange provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

How To Apply

Download the full position description via the following link: https://diversifiedsearchgroup.com/search/20330-the-exchange

The Exchange has retained the DSG Fundraising & Advancement Practice of the Diversified Search Group to assist in this confidential search process. Preference will be given to applications (current resumes and cover letters) received by January 1, 2024. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be submitted via the following link – https://talent-profile.diversifiedsearchgroup.com/search/v2/20330  or directed to:

Gerard F. Cattie, Jr.
Managing Director and DSG Fundraising & Advancement Practice Leader
Diversified Search Group
The Chrysler Building, 405 Lexington Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, New York 10174
gerard.cattie@divsearch.com | 212.542.2587

The Organization – The Winston-Salem Foundation

ABOUT THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION

We are a nonprofit community foundation, comprised of over 1,650 funds, that assists people and organizations with their charitable giving, provides financial aid to college students, and makes Community Grants to nonprofit organizations in Forsyth County. We are the oldest foundation in North Carolina, and we are one of the oldest community foundations in the country. Since 2018, the Foundation has been on a journey to deepen its understanding of and commitment to racial equity as both a priority in our work in the community and as a hallmark of our organizational culture.

Position Overview

The director of stewardship is responsible for managing The Winston-Salem Foundation contact, communication with and stewardship of its current fundholders and donors. This position designs, implements and directs an integrated and comprehensive donor/fundholder stewardship program that appropriately and consistently promotes interaction and connection with and recognition of fundholders/donors at all levels. The director of stewardship will plan and implement strategies to educate, inform and engage donors/fundholders to deepen their relationships with the Foundation and help them fulfill their philanthropic goals. This individual will help develop the Foundation’s portfolio management system to ensure that the Foundation is implementing best practices in the field and ensure that its donors receive the highest level of customer service. The director of stewardship is a member of the Development and Donor Services team and will work closely with the director of development operations to review and improve the Foundation’s internal processes and procedures as they relate to the donor/fundholder experience.

How To Apply

The Winston-Salem Foundation is committed to building a staff that reflects the community served by the Foundation’s mission and strategic priorities and we invite applicants that represent our diverse community. To apply, please visit wsfoundation.org/careers for more information on the job description and qualifications. A resume and cover letter should be submitted to recruiting@peopledevelopmentpartners.com

The Organization – Silicon Valley Community Foundation

For the past 19 years, the mission of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) has been to advance innovative solutions to challenging problems. The organization has returned to its community foundation roots – engaging donors, corporations, government and community partners in efforts to make the Silicon Valley region and the world a better place. Based in Mountain View, California, SVCF partners with families, individuals and corporations to manage and facilitate their philanthropy by connecting donors to communities’ most pressing needs.

Position Overview

SVCF is seeking an experienced Executive Vice President, Philanthropic Partnerships to direct the foundation’s work with current and prospective donors, which includes overseeing the business development, donor engagement, and corporate responsibility functions. This role will also manage a portfolio of donors and their advisors – individuals, families, corporations and wealth managers – who desire a collaborative relationship with SVCF, regularly use advising services, and are engaged in local, national and international philanthropy.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $350,000 to $400,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

How To Apply

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

The Organization – AARP Foundation

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with AARP Foundation in the search for a Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer.

For more than 60 years, AARP Foundation has helped older adults with low income increase their economic opportunity. As AARP’s charitable affiliate, it serves AARP members and nonmembers alike. Its focus is to tackle senior poverty by sparking bold, innovative solutions that help vulnerable older adults increase their economic opportunity—fostering resilience, strengthening communities, and restoring hope. AARP Foundation addresses these goals by helping older adults with low income secure the essentials, including good jobs, eligible benefits, crucial refunds, and sustained social connections.

AARP Foundation empowers older adults by providing skills and resources to increase their financial stability and help them overcome the challenges of today and tomorrow. It also recognizes that humans need connection. AARP Foundation explores creative ways to help older adults connect and stay connected—to each other and to their communities.

All of this is accomplished through collaboration, innovation, legal advocacy, and grantmaking. Collaboration allows AARP Foundation to build on existing programs and infrastructure, avoid duplicating effort, and maximize the impact of every dollar donated. At the heart of the work of AARP Foundation is a drive to find fresh ways of solving problems and meeting needs. AARP Foundation is passionate about innovation and believes that good ideas can come from anywhere. AARP Foundation also advocates in courts nationwide for the rights of people aged 50 and older, working to challenge discrimination, and protect seniors from injustice. AARP Foundation support enables grantees to help more people, work more efficiently, bring proven new approaches to scale, and make resources go further.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to AARP Foundation’s vision of a country free of poverty where no older person feels vulnerable. Its commitment to advancing equity, which is highlighted in its strategic plan, includes attracting exceptionally talented staff with the breadth of background and experience critical to foster a vibrant community. Supported by an enterprise-wide Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI), AARP Foundation strives to uphold equity by giving a voice to everyone, including staff, volunteers, members, and partners. Its commitment to inclusion means sustaining a culture in which each individual’s humanity and dignity is acknowledged and accorded the full respect of their colleagues, and in which each individual’s equal standing as a member of the community is assured.

Position Overview

Reporting to the President, the Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer will lead all development and fundraising efforts on behalf of the AARP enterprise, including AARP, AARP Foundation, and all other charitable affiliates. The Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer will develop a vision for, and ensure the organization executes, strategies that increase the organization’s sustainability including growth from contributions, sponsorships, grants both public and private, life income gifts, and other planned or deferred commitments. The Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer will oversee organization-wide development and fundraising goals to advance the mission and work of the organization, AARP Foundation, and the organization’s other charitable affiliates. The Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer will establish investment strategies that support organizational objectives and growth and oversee a team of development professionals that lead key strategies and manage pipelines of existing and potential donors, including direct response, major gifts, gift planning, and institutional support including corporate, foundation, and government agencies. The Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer will work with each organization and affiliate to advance their mission through revenue growth and work with respective boards to establish, set, and comply with board policies as they relate to solicitation and gift acceptance.

A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred for this position as is at least ten years of fundraising experience including successfully building and managing fundraising teams that meet and exceed fundraising goals. AARP Foundation will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to AARP Foundation, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of AARP Foundation as well as the responsibilities and qualifications stated in the prospectus.

The salary range for this position is $270,000 to $283,000 annually with a generous bonus package.

AARP Foundation is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Kim Farr at kimfarr@aspenleadershipgroup.com.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1361.

The Organization – Good+Foundation

ABOUT GOOD+FOUNDATION: Good+Foundation is a leading national non-profit that works to dismantle multi-generational poverty by pairing tangible goods with innovative services for low-income fathers, mothers, and caregivers, creating an upward trajectory for the whole family. The organization partners intensively with a vetted network of social service programs to reach long-term solutions to the problem of systemic poverty. We do this by pairing goods—such as cribs, car seats, and diapers—with counseling, employment assistance, co-parenting classes, and more. Central to this objective is our focus on systemic and individual obstacles that exclude fathers from their children’s lives and well-being. By giving fathers tools, confidence, and opportunities to re-engage with their families, Good+ is improving outcomes for children.

In recent years, Good+Foundation has added family cash grants to its in-kind donation model. This cash assistance, totaling more than $1 million to date, helps parents cover the cost of groceries, rent, medicine, and other essentials.

With operations in New York City and Los Angeles, Good+Foundation has provided more than $100 million in essential goods since 2001. In 2022, 91 percent of every dollar spent went directly into Good+ programs. The organization has, for the tenth consecutive year, earned a 4-star rating on Charity Navigator—the highest rating possible—as well as a GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency and accreditation by the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance for transparency, efficiency, and operations. Visit www.goodplusfoundation.org for more information.

FUNDING: Good+ has a current annual operating budget of approximately $17 million. Revenue sources include both philanthropic ($4 million) and in-kind contributions (valued at $13 million), special events, fee for service, and investment income. Most recently, the organization’s gala successfully raised $1.6 million net.

Position Overview

THE OPPORTUNITY: The Vice President for Advancement (VPA) leads the strategic planning, implementation, and operations/budget oversight for the development, marketing, and public relations functions and will coordinate communication across the Los Angeles and New York offices. This is a unique opportunity for an energetic and creative advancement professional to join a passionate, committed, and mission-driven team. Good+ has created and been acknowledged for new and innovative models to deliver goods and services to community partners nationwide.

The VPA reports to the Chief Executive Officer and collaborates closely with the Chief Program and Operating Officer as well as colleagues across the entire organization. The VPA will also work closely with the Board and its relevant committees. Reporting to the VPA is a team of five including four direct reports.

FUNDING: Good+ has a current annual operating budget of approximately $17 million. Revenue sources include both philanthropic ($4 million) and in-kind contributions (valued at $13 million), special events, fee for service, and investment income. Most recently, the organization’s gala successfully raised $1.6 million net.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS: A genuine appreciation for the Good+ mission; at least 10 years of experience in a senior fundraising leadership position; track record of creativity and capacity for strategic thinking and planning; demonstrated success leading and building an innovative, strategic, superior advancement program; history of success in major gifts work, including cultivating and closing high-level gifts and knowledge of moves-management fundraising; an understanding of the social service sector and its unique funding sources and challenges; an engaging relationship builder with a portfolio experience of significant donors across all revenue categories; successful experience working collaboratively with a board of directors and senior executives; openness to innovation, creativity, and willingness to incorporate new modes of fundraising techniques and tactics; familiar with commonly used software and an understanding of how technology can support communications and identify trends and results through data analytics; understanding the use of social media to increase brand awareness and drive contributions; exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; first-rate team leadership skills; demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access and building and leading a diverse team; cultural sensitivity: respectful of clients and the difficulties they may have experienced; ability and willingness to attend evening/weekend activities to cultivate/steward key donors and prospects; ability to travel to the Los Angeles office 1-2 times per year as needed; bachelor’s degree is required. Good+ promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion as an embodiment of our core values. This is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite required.

The estimated annual base salary range is $180K-$200K plus competitive benefits.

How To Apply

Howe-Lewis International is pleased to assist Good+ with this important search. Please click here to apply online via the Howe-Lewis Talent Portal. You may also email your resume and letter of interest to kirk@howe-lewis.com