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

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

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

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

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

As a private foundation, Wellspring’s key functions are to conduct research and education tailored to our mission; manage a grantmaking portfolio of various programs, administer grants and monitoring grantee performance; and work to promote the effectiveness of programs that receive donor funding.

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

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

Position Overview

JOB SUMMARY

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund (WPF) seeks a Program Officer to join its Racial Justice Program. Launched in 2016, WPF’s Racial Justice Program envisions a day when Black people and other people of color in all corners of the U.S. thrive and experience full participation in the U.S. democracy.  In service of this vision, the program provides grants and field support that build power within Black communities and communities of color creating a more just and equitable society by challenging anti-Black racism and White supremacy that perpetuate structural racism and a racialized criminalization system.

WPF seeks a Racial Justice Program Officer who shares our core institutional and program values, including:

·         Humility: openness to listening to and learning from groups and leaders working on the ground, from colleagues in philanthropy and across WPF, and to elevating the work of our grantees, not ourselves

·         Respect: for WPF grantees and colleagues, their perspectives, pressures, and contributions

·         Teamwork: a desire to work collaboratively and supportively with grantees and WPF colleagues

·         Courage: to support work that is bold, strategic, and informed by those most impacted by criminalization and injustice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Racial Justice Program at Wellspring Philanthropic Fund is dynamic and growing.  Under the direction of the Racial Justice Program Director, the Racial Justice Program Officer will work in close collaboration with three program teammates to continue building out an ambitious grantmaking strategy and rooting the program within WPF and the philanthropic sector. The Program Officer’s responsibilities fall in to three broad categories, each of which is central to the role:

Grantmaking: The Racial Justice Program Officer, in collaboration with the Program Director, will shape and manage a portfolio of grantees within the Racial Justice Program grantmaking strategy.  The Program Officer must listen to and learn from the racial and criminal justice fields the program supports, including formerly incarcerated people and communities of color directly impacted by criminalization and punishment, and Black communities and other communities of color building movements for social justice.  Specific grantmaking tasks include:

·         Staying abreast of new developments and trends in the field, and providing analyses to synthesize implications for the program

·         Undertaking initial screening of potential grantees; analyzing and assessing background information; conducting site visits; soliciting and developing funding proposals; and writing concise and clear grant recommendations

·         Managing grantee relationships, reviewing progress reports, conducting evaluations of grantee programs, and monitoring use of grant funds

·         Ensuring adherence to internal grantmaking processes via appropriate documentation, grant budgeting, data entry and reporting.

Organizational engagement: The Racial Justice Program Officer will work in close alignment with others on the Racial Justice Program team and across WPF, and will contribute to the success of the program and of WPF. The Program Officer will work both independently and collaboratively toward program and WPF goals.  Organizational engagement activities will include:

·         Supporting and contributing to Racial Justice Program processes and infrastructure, including weekly meetings and annual retreats

·         Shaping and participating in internal program presentations, including staff lunches and workshops

·         Advancing institution‐wide initiatives, including by serving on internal committees and/or task forces

·         Collaborating in learning and grantmaking with colleagues from across WPF

·         Communicating the program’s progress and challenges across the Foundation

External Relations:  The Racial Justice Program Officer will represent WPF and the Racial Justice Program in the philanthropic community and the fields we support.  External relations activities will include:

·         Engaging with peer funders and community-based organizations working in fields relevant to the Racial Justice Program, including mass criminalization and incarceration, civic engagement, youth leadership, economic justice, public health, and narrative change

·         Engaging in creative use of convenings, co-funding partnerships, pooled funds and other tools with different actors to promote a common grantmaking agenda and advance learning in the philanthropic and advocacy sectors

·         As appropriate, appearing on panels at funder conferences highlighting our grantees’ work and progress made under the program’s grantmaking strategy

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate is passionate about social justice and building power in Black communities and communities of color, and has a bold vision of what is possible.  WPF seeks a colleague eager to learn, grow, and be part of an enterprise larger than themselves.  Candidates should possess the following knowledge, skills and qualifications:

·         Minimum of seven years of experience with a social justice organization or in philanthropy

·         Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain close, collegial and effective working

o   relationships with colleagues and grantees of diverse backgrounds and perspectives

·         Deep knowledge and understanding of criminalization of communities of color and the criminal justice system—personal experience with criminalization or the criminal justice system is a plus

·         Ability to think and work intersectionally, particularly with regard to race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity

·         Familiarity with organizing and power building strategies

·         Strong research, analytic, problem solving and writing skills, and ability to synthesize information clearly and concisely

·         Close attention to follow-up and detail

·         Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, orally and in writing

·         Ability to plan and manage multiple priorities on different timelines

·         Ability to handle confidential information with complete discretion

·         Ability to travel extensively (30-40% time)

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

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary range: $110,000‐$120,000 based on experience. Wellspring offers a very generous benefits package including payment of 100% of the health insurance premiums for employees (and 80% of the premiums for spouses, domestic partners and qualified family members). Wellspring also offers other benefits including life insurance, long‐term disability protection, a group 401(k) retirement plan (with an employer match), support for continuing education, up to $5,250 in annual student loan repayment or college savings assistance for qualified dependents and is committed to providing transgender‐inclusive healthcare.

How To Apply

HOW TO APPLY:

For employment consideration, please submit application to jobs@wpfund.org

Subject

Line: “[Your name]— ”

All applications must include:

·      a resumé;

·      a thoughtful cover letter, including how you became aware of this opportunity (i.e. job portal, referral, etc.) and salary requirements (must specify actual amount and range); and

·      one writing sample (no less than 3 and no more than 5 pages, attached in PDF format). No phone calls please.

NOTE: At this time our preference is that applicants have work authorization to work in the United States. If you need sponsorship, please let us know in your cover letter.

The application deadline is April 22nd, 2019.

About UTHealth

Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. Position Overview Position Summary: Develops, implements and evaluates comprehensive fundraising and advancement efforts for identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of regional, national and international foundations, corporations, organizations and/or associations.

Position Key Accountabilities: 1. Identifies, cultivates, stewards and manages a large pool of prospective donors. Develops strategy and solicits gifts from local, national and/or international foundations and corporations. Constructs a set of activities and initiatives leading to the solicitation of major gifts. Promotes mutually beneficial relationships between foundations and corporations and UTHealth. In this capacity, guides foundations and corporations in identifying opportunities for partnership with areas of the University which parallel their priorities 2. Works with volunteers to identify, cultivate and solicit foundation and corporate prospects. 3. Works with prospect research to develop a strong and continuous donor pool. 4. Establishes and maintains strong and effective relationships with the University’s major internal constituencies. 5. Participates in University development meetings as appropriate. Attends events/special functions as required. Travel as required to maintain relationships with donors and to cultivate new prospects. 6. May manage Human Resources activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection; hiring and termination, training, development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning. 7. Responsible for the design, execution and effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded; financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. 8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills: Demonstrated experience working with senior-level and executive leadership. Ability to work with minimal supervision; demonstrated energetic and enthusiastic self-starter with the ability to relate well with and influence decisions of a diverse constituency.

Ability to systematically analyze complex issues and resolve problems quickly, using discretion with sensitive material. Proven track-record of cultivating, soliciting and closing gifts of $50,000 and above. Ability to communicate complex information clearly in oral and written formats to a variety of audiences. Experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar software. Minimum Education: Bachelor degree in a related field.

Minimum Experience: Five (5) years of experience in higher education or healthcare fundraising, or related work at a foundation or corporation at a level comparable to the needs of the position.

How To Apply Link to Posting: https://uth.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/director-of-corporate-foundation-relations-4206 Recruiter: Nikesh ‘Nick’ Kumar, 713/500-3152, Nikesh.Kumar@uth.tmc.edu

Witt Kieffer is honored to partner with Dogwood Health Trust and its Board of Directors in recruiting its founding Chief Executive Officer. This is a career-defining opportunity for a seasoned, collaborative and humble executive to build and lead the biggest healthcare conversion foundation on a per capita basis in the country. Dogwood Health Trust is a $1.5 billion private, not for profit, non-operating foundation, based in Asheville, North Carolina, whose sole purpose is “to dramatically improve the health and well-being of all people and communities of Western North Carolina.” The Trust became operational upon the sale of the assets of Mission Health System to HCA Healthcare. Dogwood Health Trust will seek to fulfill its purpose by addressing what the World Health Organization and other experts call the social determinants of health – factors such as individuals’ early childhood development, education, economic stability and physical surroundings.

This person will be a bold and entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record of success and clearly identifiable accomplishments that lend confidence that he or she is capable of thriving with a challenge of this magnitude. The CEO, in conjunction with the Board, will build the Dogwood Health Trust’s reputation and organization, establishing a clear understanding of the Trust’s mission, purpose and goals and eliminating any public confusion over the beneficiaries of its efforts. The CEO will establish a sustainable organization that will serve as a model for other communities across the nation. Dogwood Health Trust has the opportunity to create a model for other organizations in other communities to emulate. The CEO will drive all efforts to have the Trust recognized as an advocate and thought leader in addition to a grant-making organization.

Position Overview

The successful Chief Executive Officer candidate will firmly establish oneself in the community and be seen as the voice and face of Dogwood Health Trust to all constituents. This executive must develop personal and professional credibility, gain respect and build trust internally and externally, making certain that residents throughout Western North Carolina are engaged in the launching and planning of the Trust’s charitable work and that the Trust will be faithful to its charitable purposes.

Candidates must possess 10+ years of management experience leading an organization or business with full P&L responsibility, operations, strategy and execution. Candidates from foundations, not-for-profit and for-profit environments will be considered. Essential to this CEO’s success will be a proven understanding of the social determinants of health, population health assessment and programming, as well as an appreciation of emerging trends and opportunities. The selected candidate must have demonstrated program development and delivery success, with the clear ability to quantify/validate program performance. The successful candidate will have experience building and managing a complex organization that is innovative and responsive.

How To Apply

A full Leadership Profile detailing the opportunity can be found at www.wittkieffer.com. Please direct all nominations and resumes to Kimberly Smith, Julie Rosen and John Fazekas, the Witt/Kieffer Consultants leading this assignment in partnership with the Dogwood Health Trust via e-mail, to: DHT-CEO@wittkieffer.com.

MISSION

Understanding that grantmakers are successful only to the extent that their grantees achieve meaningful results, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) promotes philanthropic strategies and practices that contribute to nonprofit success.

ABOUT GEO

In 1997, a group of grantmakers committed to strengthening and improving their practice around capacity building came together to learn from one another. Over the years, GEO members have inspired each other by working and learning together to lift up the grantmaking practices that matter most to nonprofits and that truly improve philanthropy.

GEO designs 1) conferences focused on solving of-the-moment challenges, 2) regular opportunities for peer learning (including cohorts, workshops, webinars, and member calls), and 3) publications that highlight best practice and examples from peers. As a result, GEO drives grantmakers’ progress for more effective change.

GEO’s current strategy focuses on 1) engaging grantmakers in high-impact programs that encourage the adoption of smarter grantmaking practices, 2) integrating racial equity into a vision for smarter grantmaking, 3) delivering the call to action for grantmakers to strengthen nonprofits and communities, 4) establishing shared values and stronger member identity within the GEO community to support long-term field change; and 5) building and maintaining the internal excellence necessary to do this work.

Toward this end, GEO engages 1) members who are looking to change their own practices as well as those who can partner with other funders, 2) nonprofits who are leading the direct work and can determine if GEO is on the right track about the grantmaker practices that are most important, and 3) other philanthropy support organizations, consultants, and other partners that share GEO’s goals for the field and can enhance its knowledge.

GEO is based in Washington, DC with a staff of more than 20 and an annual budget over $5 million.

Position Overview

THE OPPORTUNITY

GEO, a vibrant community of more than 7,000 grantmakers worldwide, is leading a dynamic and growing movement for smarter grantmaking to transform communities and ensure equitable and impactful outcomes. GEO offers a rich community for its members to learn with each other and a platform of resources and tools for: stronger relationships between grantmakers, nonprofits, and communities; capacity building; learning and evaluation; collaboration; change management; culture; racial equity; and flexible, reliable funding.

GEO seeks a curious, inspirational President and CEO motivated by possibilities and committed to maximizing philanthropic effectiveness to achieve a more just society. With an adaptive and facilitative leadership style, the President will be an effective mobilizer, collaborator, and bridge builder among GEO’s members, staff, and the broader philanthropic and nonprofit sectors.

Committed to implementing a framework of racial equity as core to philanthropic effectiveness, the President will ensure that the principles of transparent communication, collaboration, and commitment to equity are consistently promoted both externally as well as within the organization.

The new President will take over an organization with an extraordinary record of achievement over the past 22 years. To build upon GEO’s legacy, the President will possess extraordinary vision and entrepreneurial acumen and the ability to manage a complex membership philanthropic support organization that serves as a connector and resource to its members while leading in an ever-evolving movement for systemic change in philanthropy and the broader society. Key to the President’s success will be their ability to dynamically and successfully ensure relevant and actionable programs and services, attract new members and resources, and equip members with additional tools to bring real progress to communities. All of the efforts of the next leader will be driven by a sense of passion, community, respect, humility, equity, and action, as well as a firm belief in the untapped potential of philanthropy.

PRESIDENT AND CEO’S RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIORITIES

● Leadership – Lead with a mission-driven sense of urgency and commitment to racial equity. Inspire with a strategic vision while attending to day-to-day operations, services, and activities. Lead and support a committed, passionate staff with a shared vision and sense of purpose, creating ongoing opportunities for learning, growth, and creativity. Facilitate effective and collaborative work of the senior leadership team, assuring and strengthening alignment with organizational values, strategy, and the business plan. Organize strategic planning initiatives, incorporating buy-in from GEO’s constituent membership base. Serve as a respected thought leader in the field, staying abreast of new developments and ahead of the curve.

● Racial Equity – Lead and support GEO’s continuing journey to incorporate a commitment to racial equity as core to philanthropic effectiveness into both its internal and external work.  Apply a racial analysis, communicate to others at multiple developmental stages of understanding, inspire allies in the equity movement, and support/partner with content experts. Develop programming, tools, and resources that help GEO member organizations practice racial equity within their own organizations and in their grantmaking. Internally, create an inclusive environment where all staff, regardless of their identities, can thrive. Tend to culture through living out values, build staff’s intercultural competencies, provide equitable access to growth opportunities for all staff, and ensure the staff has the competency to support members and each other in advancing racial equity.

● General Management, Administration, Finance, and Planning – With the COO and other staff, ensure fiscal sustainability and health, attending to both longer-term financial forecasting and the efficient administration of day-to-day operations. Hold the organization to the highest levels of accountability and consistency with respect to all management systems, accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, funding, cashflow, and cost reporting.

● Board Relations – Establish a strong working partnership with the Board of Directors built on trust that enriches their experience and brings forth their best ideas and efforts in the governance and support of GEO. Facilitate the work of the standing Board committees. Build strong, collaborative working relationships between Board and staff. Help strengthen the Board through the recruitment of new members as needed.

● Member Development and Fundraising – Lead fundraising with the Revenue Team and the engagement of senior staff and Board members to sustain, diversify, and strengthen recruitment, engagement, and support. Shape a revenue strategy and funding model that expands GEO’s reliable revenue over time. Build a strong culture of philanthropy within the organization in which Board and staff serve as ambassadors and engage in relationship building.

● Communication – Oversee communication of the organization’s vision for smarter grantmaking, stronger nonprofits, and more equitable communities. Serve as a visible spokesperson and advocate for smart and effective philanthropy, increasing membership and attracting resources. Build upon GEO’s reputation as a recognized leader and partner in the field. Shape and deliver compelling messages that move GEO’s change agenda forward. Serve as GEO’s principal public spokesperson to media, members, and other important constituencies about the organization’s mission, services, programs, and members. Represent GEO as a thought leader through national committees, conversations, and convenings that hold the most potential to advance its change agenda. Together with staff, monitor key trends and issues in the field of philanthropy and communicate their implications to staff and Board with recommended action.

● Partnership and Program Development – Serve as a driver of innovation by continuously scanning for new opportunities and new potential partnerships that support progress on GEO’s change agenda. Evaluate and ensure that all member services and programs are coordinated and relate to the organization’s overall strategy and mission. Align staff functions and responsibilities based on programmatic goals and promote a customer service culture that holds the organization accountable for achieving intended outcomes. Provide thought leadership as GEO shapes new partnerships, lines of business, or areas of focus. Contribute to strategy development of GEO’s programs and services. Ensure that GEO continues to produce practical tools grantmakers need to foster impactful change in their communities.

● Learning for Improvement – Assess and evaluate the organizational structure, staff, and functions. Implement strategies for promoting continuous improvement and accountability. Ensure an organizational commitment to evaluation so that GEO understands the progress it is making and where it needs to make adjustments. Ensure and promote ongoing learning and improvements in the field by setting expectations and modeling a commitment to give, receive, and integrate feedback.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE AND CHARACTERISTICS

The President and CEO will:

● Be an unwavering champion advancing the movement for smart and effective philanthropy to transform communities, creating a more equitable and just society;

● Be a knowledgeable and experienced leader with the credibility to engage and inspire a diverse set of constituencies around GEO’s mission, including members, funders, philanthropic and nonprofit peers, and the media; be able to influence change in the field both by lifting up and appreciating exemplars as well as holding grantmakers accountable to better practices;

● Be a leader with demonstrated experience putting racial equity into practice, who listens with understanding and treats everyone with respect with a consultative and inclusive internal and external management style; be a consensus builder able to make tough decisions when necessary;

● Have a high level of emotional intelligence, with the ability to bring people together around a shared vision and common cause;

● Inspire trust through integrity, competence, and follow-through;

● Have a deep understanding of the philanthropic and nonprofit fields with respect to capacity building, evaluation, systems thinking, change management, and organizational learning from an equity perspective; possess a firm understanding of the philanthropic community – its policies, leaders, trends, and funding matters;

● Be nimble and curious, with an openness to learning new things and seeing things in new ways;

● Have proven managerial, problem-solving, and strategic-planning skills as a results-oriented executive in a growth-oriented environment; have the creativity to break free from established structures and try new approaches to solving problems;

● Have demonstrated success as a steward of responsible growth in an organization; believe that anything is possible and be able to get it done;

● Have demonstrated ability as a catalyst for transformative change to balance long-term strategic vision with daily operational responsibilities; have the ability to attract and hold top people to work for the organization and to nurture high-performing teams; have the ability to share responsibility for leadership of the organization and partner with the Board and staff to set goals, track progress, and assess effectiveness of the organization;

● Have the sophistication to build membership services, cultivate, and seize new opportunities for revenue generation; be a leader able to ensure enduring and impactful services and programs; be a talented fundraiser who enjoys the opportunity to secure resources and rises to the occasion;

● Enjoy collaborating with others to develop creative ideas and approaches; possess a sense of optimism, adventure, and humor; effectively bring out the best in others; have demonstrated experience navigating partnerships, building and working in coalitions, and putting mission first, ahead of individual needs/interests; prioritize – listening and learning from partners.

For more information about the organization and its programs, please visit https://www.geofunders.org/.

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations seeks a diverse pool of candidates. Salary will be negotiable commensurate with experience.

How To Apply

Applications, including cover letters and resumes, and nominations should be sent to the attention of Paul Spivey at GEO@PhillipsOppenheim.com.

We need clean air and water, a stable climate, and healthy and vibrant communities for all. The mission of the Mosaic initiative is to build the power of the environmental field to achieve this vision by strengthening movement infrastructure—the connections and shared resources all social movements need to succeed. Mosaic will launch in spring 2019, led by a diverse & rotating governance body of leaders from environmental nonprofits and philanthropy, supported by a small staff.  With the ideas sourced from the field, and the guidance of a community of participating organizations, the governance body will make grants that build field-wide connections and shared resources. Topics include communications, leadership development, tools and training, knowledge about the field, and strengthening relationships and trust. Innovative in its focus and approach, Mosaic aims to make transformative investments that build the power of the environmental field.

Position Overview

Mosaic is hiring a Project Manager to help launch the initiative and implement this ambitious vision. S/he will work closely with the Director to establish and support the Mosaic governing body, and work to engage and network members of the broader Mosaic community. The Project Manager will also help implement the initiative’s inclusive grant-making process and will support day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate excels at bringing together people with diverse experiences and perspectives for a common cause. Mosaic is a start-up, and s/he will have the resourcefulness, flexibility, self-direction, and good humor to operate effectively on a small team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The Project Manager will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of environmental NGOs and philanthropies across the U.S. in order to create a more connected, effective, and inclusive environmental movement. The Project Manager will be Mosaic’s second full-time team member, which means that s/he will help influence the direction and formation of the initiative. The successful candidate will be passionate about thinking about how change happens and energized by working collaboratively with field organization to support the movement.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Mosaic staff team will be responsible for successfully launching and implementing the initiative.  The Project Manager will work closely with the Director on the following:

Community engagement | Growing the Mosaic community and facilitating opportunities for the community to connect by:

• Tracking the growth and development of a community of 90+ NGO’s and philanthropies
• Drafting regular updates about Mosaic’s activities
• Supporting efforts to broaden and build an inclusive Mosaic community that reflects the diversity of the environmental movement, with particular attention to including historically marginalized people and organizations
• Supporting in-person and virtual meetings to connect the Mosaic community around strategy and grantmaking activities

Governance support | Enabling effective decision-making by Mosaic’s governance groups, focused on strategy and grantmaking, by:

• Supporting meeting preparation, including development of meeting materials, and presentations
• Drafting communications to the governance groups to keep them informed of Mosaic’s day-to-day progress and solicit input in between meetings
• Conducting research and otherwise supporting the work of the governance groups

Operations | Managing internal operations, by:

•  Helping coordinate between Mosaic’s fiscal sponsor and contractors
• Preparing reports and other funder requirements

Qualifications

We’re seeking candidates who excel at collaboration and are passionate about the environment. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of skills, experiences, and ideas.

The ideal candidate will have:

• An ability to foster collaboration and relationship-building among people and organizations who have different perspectives and experiences;
• 2-5 years of relevant work experience, which has yielded an understanding of how social movements work and interest in how change happens; knowledge of environmental issues and philanthropy a plus;
• An ability to forge new relationships and represent Mosaic in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner;
• An ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and be a highly-motivated, resourceful, self-starter;
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability—and desire—to collaborate effectively in complex environments;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and be a strategic and creative thinker who can forge new ground;
• Strong organizational skills with an excellent attention to detail and commitment to high quality work;
• A history of operating successfully and with enthusiasm in evolving circumstances, particularly at the start-up phase of an organization or company;
• Flexibility, emotional intelligence, positive attitude, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor;
• Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills; Salesforce or other CRM platform experience a plus;
• Ability and willingness to travel within the U.S.

Compensation and Location

Mosaic offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. This position will be located in San Francisco, CA.

How To Apply

CEA Recruiting is assisting the Mosaic initiative with this search. To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements through CEA’s job portal. This position will remain open until filled.

https://job.ceaconsulting.com/jobs/mosaic-project-manager-san-francisco–104755

The Mosaic initiative is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

CEA Recruiting works with leading environmental nonprofits, foundations, and businesses to recruit top talent and design effective organizational staffing strategies. For more information, visit www.cearecruiting.com.

The Skillman Foundation, located in Detroit, MI, is committed to improving the lives of Detroit children. We are a private, place-based philanthropic organization committed to expanding educational and economic opportunities for Detroit youth. We believe that when Detroit children thrive, Detroit thrives. For more information, visit www.skillman.org.

Position Overview

The Foundation is seeking a Special Projects Manager who will report directly to the Associate Vice President, Organizational Excellence & Impact. This dynamic role works closely with all functions in the Office of The President to affect change and advance the Foundation’s Opportunity Agenda for Detroit Children. The Special Projects Manager will work collaboratively with staff as well as with external partners. This position also works closely with the Foundation’s President & CEO by driving key, strategic projects (internally and externally) that have a direct impact on the Foundation’s mission.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple high-level projects and initiatives including establishing timelines; plotting and organizing the activities and resources needed to achieve objectives; overseeing and supporting execution; monitoring possible influencing factors; keeping proper documentation; and maintaining exceptional communication with staff and external partners.

• Play a key role supporting the President & CEO and the Executive Leadership Team to execute ambitious external relations activities. Activities include preparing for key meetings with external partners and audiences, and assisting in the development and execution of reports, presentations, and materials for external relations as well as for the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

• Serve as an external representative for the Foundation (meetings, conferences, etc.).

• Support the Associate Vice President, Organizational Excellence & Impact and the President & CEO to develop new partnerships with mission-aligned organizations across the public, private and philanthropic sectors.

• Work alongside the Associate Vice President, Organizational Excellence & Impact to ensure the internal development and sharing of continuous improvement processes, including tools to monitor progress of implementation of the Foundation’s organizational goals.

• Assist in research and development efforts with the Foundation’s staff and Board on the diversity, equity and inclusion work.

• Partner with the Foundation’s communications staff to share knowledge, both internally and externally, through presentations, meetings, publications, blog posts, and other digital platforms.

• Employ advanced facilitation skills and support the sharing of organizational knowledge internally through organization-wide learning opportunities.

• Support the evaluation of data and help Office of the President team members determine best ways to visually depict data to help move an agenda for children.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Education and Skill Set:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Minimum of five years of advanced project management experience. Prior experience in the nonprofit sector is preferred, but not required.
• Strong project management and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and high-level initiatives while maintaining flexibility.
• In-depth experience with Microsoft applications and data visualization tools. Experience with info graphics and graphic design preferred.
• Strong ability to facilitate meetings and conversations, oriented at setting objectives and deliverables.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) including the ability to listen effectively, respond appropriately and tactfully, and work collaboratively with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a complex, team-based environment, focusing on collaboration and inclusion.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including youth, residents, nonprofit professionals, and civic leaders.
• Proven analytical, critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills including the ability to analyze and synthesize complex material.
• Innovative strategic thinker who is able to anticipate next steps to successfully complete work.
• Exceptional work ethic, integrity, dependability and ability to utilize independent judgement while working effectively.
• Proven ability to utilize discretion and maintain confidential information.
• Commitment to the Foundation’s mission and core values of stewardship, integrity, excellence, inclusiveness, equal opportunity, service delivery, effectiveness, and respect.

How To Apply

This position is a full-time salaried position. The Skillman Foundation offers competitive salary offerings, and excellent benefits that include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, 401k (with a match), life insurance, and disability coverage. If you are interested, please send a cover letter and resume to hr@skillman.org no later than Friday, April 5, 2019.  No phone calls please.

The Skillman Foundation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The Skillman Foundation believes children are our greatest asset and that the future of Detroit and its young people are inextricably linked. When Detroit children thrive, our city thrives.

We work to ensure that Detroit youth have access to high-quality educational and economic opportunities and a strong, broad network of champions that work on behalf of their interests by forming deep partnerships with individuals and organizations from a spectrum of backgrounds and ideologies and investing in efforts that help Detroit kids succeed in school and beyond. Our grant and changemaking strategy, the ​Opportunity Agenda for Detroit Children, targets three priority deliverables: high-quality education, a robust afterschool system, and an effective college and career pipeline. Our top-level benchmark measurements against these priorities are third-grade reading proficiency, perceptions of hope and opportunity, and meaningful high school graduation.

Position Overview

Senior Program Officer, Education

The Foundation is seeking a Senior Program Officer to lead our Education strategy. This position will provide leadership to a team of Program Officers who work collaboratively to support the Foundation’s strategies. In collaboration with the Vice President of Program & Strategy, this position has responsibility for designing and executing strategies, stewarding the resources of the Foundation, and building relationships.

Candidate Profile: 

The Senior Program Officer (SPO) will oversee the Foundation’s Education work, which is complex and involves many partners and moving pieces. The ideal candidate possesses nuanced understanding and deep experience with youth-serving systems and systems change, as well as the ability to apply this knowledge to the Foundation’s work in K-12 public education and youth development (afterschool and summer programming) in Detroit. While content knowledge is important for this role, it is equally important that candidates are able to hold a strategic high-level vision and organize a team against it. This position demands building authentic and supportive relationships with grant partners and fellow team members. The SPO will leverage internal and external relationships, resources, data, and insights to determine how the Foundation can best deploy its grantmaking and civic leadership to drive positive outcomes for Detroit youth.

Principal Responsibilities:  

• Manage a significant grant portfolio. Review, summarize, evaluate, and prepare grant partner reports and recommendations. Provide technical assistance as necessary and appropriate to applicants and grant partners. Monitor and evaluate approved grants; manage compliance. Assist in the preparation of the reports and materials for Trustees. Support and maintain quality in systems operations, grantmaking procedures and process, and assume responsibility for data integrity. Periodically assess the Foundation’s grantmaking process, procedures, and guidelines and make recommendations for improvements. Assist in the development and management of the Foundation’s annual grantmaking budget.
• Develop strategy and cultivate squad planning for results and impact. Conduct critical landscape scan and analysis to identify high-leverage opportunities for impact driven by data and analytic rigor. Develop clear logic models that define scope.
• Lead and manage team of program officers. Establish squad practices and behaviors that yield results and enable individual program officer development.

• Demonstrate public leadership and advocacy on behalf of children. Provide public presentations on behalf of the Foundation. Serve on civic and community-based boards to guide issues related to the Foundation’s core strategies. Convene key leaders and stakeholders on issues that advance the Foundation’s strategies and community investments, and to develop learning communities around issues that impact the lives of children.

• Write compelling and clear analysis. Develop compelling and clear written analysis on strategy or strategy components and/or issue briefs that can be leveraged by others. Design respective board materials and external communication planning for squad projects.

• Cultivate relationships to enable change. Lead and/or guide relationships with key stakeholders in the community to advance the Foundation’s core strategies. Strategically strengthen networks and build effective relationships with leaders in the field. Build and maintain relationships with other local and national funders for the purpose of generating additional support for Foundation strategies.

• Use data to learn and improve. Participate in data collection and assessment to drive Foundation strategy development and priorities. Utilize data to assess organizational and program quality and effectiveness. Assess and secure leverage opportunities for growth.
• Provide Trustee support. Upon request, prepare written materials and participate in quarterly Board of Trustee meetings.

• Other duties as assigned.
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Experience, Education, and Skill Set: 

• Master’s degree in Social Science or related field plus a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant program-related experience
• In-depth knowledge and experience in the formal k-12 schooling system for student learning and/or the out-of-school system
• Previous philanthropic and grantmaking experience highly preferred
• Knowledge and exposure to system building, collective impact, data and analytics, nonprofit capacity building, and policy
• Data-driven, results-focused, proactive
• Experience forging and maintaining strategic partnerships, co-designing high-leverage investments, and building systems
• Strong understanding of the systems and policies that impact the Foundation’s work and objectives
• Research capabilities that have guided successful decision making
• Excellent interpersonal skills and outstanding written and verbal communication skills including the ability to listen effectively, respond appropriately, and maintain solid relationships with a variety of personality types and diverse workforce
• Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based environment, focusing on collaboration and inclusion
• Success in accessing, developing, and sharing knowledge internally and externally
• Ability to manage ambiguity comfortably
• Demonstrated ability for critical thinking, independent judgment, and creative problem solving
• Commitment to the Foundation’s mission and core values of stewardship, integrity, excellence, inclusiveness and equal opportunity, adaptability, and collaboration.

How To Apply

This position is a full-time salaried position. The Skillman Foundation offers competitive salary offerings and excellent benefits that include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, 401k (with a match), life insurance, and disability coverage.

If you are interested, please send a cover letter and resume to hr@skillman.org no later than Friday, April 5, 2019. No phone calls please.

The Skillman Foundation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

For the past 11 years, the mission of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) has been to advance innovative solutions to challenging problems. Under CEO Nicole Taylor’s new leadership, the organization returns to its community foundation roots – focusing its resources on communicating and collaborating with local leaders and helping philanthropists who work with the foundation to be their most effective at accomplishing their charitable giving and community investment goals. SVCF works to improve people’s lives in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, and partners with donors, companies and other foundations to address regional concerns that affect local communities.

Position Overview

SVCF seeks an Executive Vice President, Fundraising and Business Development to play a pivotal role in the overall resource development and sustainability of SVCF. The Executive Vice President, Fundraising and Business Development will be responsible for developing new business (e.g., donor advised funds, field of interest funds, and supporting organizations) and for relationship development representing the exciting and rapid changes in the region.

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_EVPFBD_PD.pdf to review the complete position description, which includes detailed application instructions. No calls, please. Earlier applicants may receive priority consideration. To be considered, The 360 Group encourages all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

The Resolution Project (“Resolution”) is a unique pathway to action for aspiring young leaders committed to changing the world. Resolution funds, mentors, and supports undergraduate students starting social enterprises in their home communities around the world. Over 450 Resolution Fellows, in 77 countries and 21 states across the U.S., are working in diverse, high-impact fields such as water, food, sustainable development, education, energy and the environment, equality and empowerment, health and wellness, and humanitarian relief, impacting over 1.6 million people with their work. Their impact ranges from life-improving to life-saving, their leadership transforms what their communities expect of leaders, and their example serves as a beacon for other young people to see their own capacity for change. Supporting our Fellows are over 500 volunteers, a dedicated staff, and dozens of partners from both the public and private sectors. We are now seeking an exceptional individual who is passionate about transformative leadership and the power of young people to change the world to join our growing team!

Resolution is at its tipping point. After a decade in startup mode—cultivating relationships across the social sector, building its community, and proving that its model works (with data to back it up)—the organization is poised for a phase of rapid growth. Seven years ago, it went from a volunteer endeavor to one with a professional staff; in 2017, the team doubled over the course of a year; and with added capacity to unlock the financial opportunities that the organization has built, Resolution stands to do precisely that again, while realizing its strategic plan, moving into its next phase of impact, and advancing its mission globally. With a dynamic and effective leader at the helm of development to round out a powerful combination of visionary leadership, talented staff, and dedicated volunteers, Resolution will be able to fundamentally shift the way that communities look at youth and transform the landscape for youth-led impact around the world.

Position Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

Resolution seeks to hire a Director of Development (“Director”) as a senior leader of the staff and as a department head. The Director will provide clear vision, leadership, and direction on effective strategies for meeting Resolution’s annual revenue goals ($2.5MM) and growing its greater revenue potential. This individual will work closely with the CEO to design fundraising approaches; deploy the CEO and Board for maximum effectiveness; build out department systems, staff, and practices to support scaling efforts; manage a portfolio of existing corporate and foundation relationships; and identify, cultivate, solicit and steward new individual, foundation and corporate donors. Resolution has a strong Board and Advisory Board in place with whom the Director will partner to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors. The Director will partner with the events staff member and volunteer planning team to plan, execute, and grow two major annual fundraisers and several smaller events throughout the year. The Director will also work with volunteer leadership to support various fundraising activities for the broader volunteer community. The Director will be supported by a Development Manager, a Senior Communications Associate, and a Special Events Associate, and will be responsible for directly managing these individuals. The candidate must have a flexible schedule, be prepared to join meetings and conference calls earlier and later than regular business hours – including some weekends – and be willing to travel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

– Work with the CEO to design, execute, manage and evaluate a comprehensive fundraising strategy.

– Develop and deepen relationships with foundation and corporate prospects and partners, and expand Resolution’s network of individual donors.

– Develop and implement a scalable, renewable major gifts program.

– Manage and expand a portfolio of individual donors and prospects with the capacity to make annual contributions of at least $5,000 and some substantially higher than this.

– Engage in face-to-face solicitations and other direct engagement with donors and prospects, and arrange and support engagement for the CEO.

– Develop goals, strategies, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans for each donor, ensuring that each one receives frequent personalized engagement.

– Draft donor correspondence, and maintain primary responsibility for developing messaging, talking points, proposals, and materials for development activity.

– Conduct prospect research and outreach.

– Secure major event sponsors.

– Design, execute, and assess giving campaigns and donor appeals.

– Prepare regular fundraising activity reports

– Provide goals and projections to inform the annual budgeting process.

– Represent Resolution at relevant conferences, workshops and meetings.

– Mentor and support Development staff.

– Lead on special projects as determined by opportunity and need.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of demonstrated fundraising experience and success with progressively increasing responsibility. This opportunity is perfect for someone who is skilled at building infrastructure and process, and who thrives at building and sustaining meaningful relationships. The position requires a high-energy, detail-oriented, hard-working individual who can help set direction, execute on planned activities, and build deep and lasting relationships with donors and team members. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success in front line fundraising and will bring the ability to expand on Resolution’s existing base.

– Demonstrated success in major gift solicitation

– Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies, including board members, donors, and high net worth prospects

– Experience managing a team and administering a department (in whole or in part)

– Connections and influence within the philanthropic community

– Proactive approach to daily work, problem solving, and long-term project implementation

– Ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment and manage cross-organizational relationships

– Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and good judgment

– Ability to work with a small and entrepreneurial professional staff; flexibility in supporting other staff and volunteer team members and other functions, as needed

– High level of professionalism with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships internally and externally

– Vigilant attention to detail and demonstrated commitment to meeting high-quality standards

– Excellent written and oral communication skills

– Passion for young people making an impact, and commitment to social change and social entrepreneurship

– Computer literacy, including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite

– Experience with donor database software (Salesforce preferred)

– Friendly and outgoing personality, a sense of optimism and enthusiasm, and dedication to teamwork

COMPENSATION 

Salary commensurate with experience.  Competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage, transit check, FSA, and HSA options.

The Resolution Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, family and medical leave status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

How To Apply

Send cover letter and resume to careers@resolutionproject.org. You must include “Director of Development” as the subject line of the email—please include where you found out about this opportunity. No phone calls or faxes, please.

Who We Are:

FoodCorps believes every school should be a healthy school and every child – regardless of race, place or class – deserves to be well nourished and ready to learn.  In under-served communities across the country, our AmeriCorps leaders teach students about healthy food through hands-on lessons, partner with farmers and food service workers to create nutritious and delicious school meals, and collaborate with communities to insure a long-term culture of health.  Building on this foundation of direct impact, FoodCorps pursues systemic strategies that will benefit all of our nation’s 100,000 schools.

Position Overview

What We’re Looking For:

FoodCorps seeks an exceptionally motivated and experienced major gifts development professional to lead, strategically guide and build our fundraising program across D.C., North Carolina, and Georgia. Reporting to our National Senior Director of Development, the Southeast Director of Philanthropy will lead, develop and implement fundraising strategies to grow FoodCorps’ base of donors with a primary focus on raising funds from high net worth individuals and foundations, with lesser emphasis on corporations that have a local or regional approach to their philanthropy. This is a unique opportunity to work within a national fundraising team while serving as senior fundraising lead in the Southeast region to build a high-caliber, comprehensive fundraising program.

This is a full-time position with the ability to be based in North Carolina, Georgia, or D.C. and requires occasional out of state travel.

Who We Are:

FoodCorps believes every school should be a healthy school and every child – regardless of race, place or class – deserves to be well nourished and ready to learn.  In under-served communities across the country, our AmeriCorps leaders teach students about healthy food through hands-on lessons, partner with farmers and food service workers to create nutritious and delicious school meals, and collaborate with communities to insure a long-term culture of health.  Building on this foundation of direct impact, FoodCorps pursues systemic strategies that will benefit all of our nation’s 100,000 schools.

Who You Are:

You are passionate about racial and social justice and are eager to convince both stakeholders and prospective supporters of the urgency and impact of our work. You are an established front-line major gifts fundraiser and portfolio manager. You are a proven leader with a vision for building out and executing FoodCorps’s regional fundraising strategy and presence. You are an outstanding and adaptive communicator on all fronts. You are skilled at researching and identifying funder priorities and reflecting those interests in your conversations with individuals from a variety of backgrounds. You excel in development strategies and techniques, including cold prospecting, cultivation, closing gifts, and delivering exceptional stewardship. You have experience closing five and six-figure gifts from high-net-worth individuals and institutions. You possess strong organizational skills, an exceptional attention to detail, and are comfortable juggling multiple projects, tight deadlines and a rapid pace of work in a national organization. You bring a customer service orientation to funders, anticipating and responding promptly to their requests and needs. You are highly independent and can work across geographies. You are motivated by the idea of helping people invest in our nation’s children, and leveraging FoodCorps as their investment vehicle. You preferably have experience connecting philanthropists to under-served communities, and bring a significant level of maturity and sensitivity to discussing the needs of under-served communities with funders.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a D.C., North Carolina, and Georgia development plan to support FoodCorps programming on the state and national levels, including the capital campaign
• Achieve ambitious fundraising goals by actively managing and growing a portfolio of D.C., North Carolina, and Georgia donors using a moves management approach
• Partner closely with our Senior Director of Development, current D.C., North Carolina and Georgia area funders and local partners to build a diverse pipeline of donors consisting of individuals and institutions, concentrating on prospects capable of giving $10,000 – $1,000,000+
• Solicit and close five, six and seven-figure gifts from major donors, foundations and corporations
• Create and lead  site visits, cultivation events, and donor engagement opportunities that foster not just philanthropic investment, but programmatic partnership with donors
• Collaborate with members of the national Growth and Development team to meet and exceed state and national fundraising goals
• Participate in team strategy meetings, and follow organization-wide practices for tracking relationships, measuring performance and stewarding donors in Salesforce or comparable database
• In partnership with Program Directors, develop and implement donor strategies that offer philanthropic partnership opportunities to donors and prospects across all constituent categories
• Develop and sustain professional relationships with key stakeholders and partners across D.C., North Carolina, and Georgia including major donors, locally focused foundations and corporations, and programmatic partners
• In support of national programmatic and fundraising goals, develop a localized case for support for D.C., North Carolina, and Georgia state programs

Skills of the Ideal Candidate:

• At least five years professional experience in establishing partnerships with diverse funders and generating new funding streams.
• Proven record of soliciting and closing five and six figure gifts from major donors, foundations or corporations required.
• Experience with capital campaign fundraising preferred.
• Experience in or knowledge of creating portfolios and building pipelines from scratch
• Sensitivity and diplomacy in working with and fundraising alongside local nonprofit partners
• Thorough understanding of development philosophies, concepts and techniques, including prospect research, cultivation, solicitation, negotiation and closing gifts
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion with a desire to work toward health equity and social and racial justice
• Knowledge of or interest in food systems, national service, education and related issues
• Ability to articulate a stellar case for support for both state and national program priorities
• Strength in multi-tasking, goal-setting, prioritization and project management
• Clear communication skills to enable collaboration with local and remote staff
• High degree of comfort in a remote and computer-based environment
• Ability to work independently, setting your own schedule
• Must excel in a deadline-driven, high-accountability role and be self-motivated to succeed
• Familiar with a current CRM software e.g. Salesforce or Raiser’s Edge
• College degree, or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of D.C., North Carolina, and Georgia philanthropic communities highly preferred

How To Apply

How to Apply:

Applications will be accepted until our ideal candidate is identified. To be considered, submit your résumé, cover letter and salary requirements through our career site at https://foodcorps.hiringthing.com/job/112401/southeast-director-of-philanthropy

FoodCorps pays salaries that are competitive with nonprofits of our budget size and geographic location, and offers generous vacation and medical benefits, 401(k) match, professional development funds and a sabbatical policy. This position is a Director level role with salary dependent upon experience. Candidates invited to interview for the position should expect to complete sample projects.

People of color, people with disabilities, veterans and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.  FoodCorps is committed to a diverse workplace, and to supporting our staff with ongoing career development opportunities. FoodCorps is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions. FoodCorps provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees as required by law.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation at any point in the employment process.