Category: Job Posting

The Organization

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 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 Firm’s service needs and business requirements. Wellspring welcomes candidates with diverse experience backgrounds and strongly encourages people of color to apply.

All personnel decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, discipline and discharge, are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, domestic partner status, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation or any othercharacteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (each a “protected characteristic”). This policy also bans discriminatory harassment. Qualified candidates for employment having records of arrest or criminal conviction will be considered.

Position Overview

The International Children’s Education (ICE) Program Officer works with the Program Director, the Senior Program Officer, a Program Associate, and other Wellspring staff on an international grantmaking program that works to transform basic education in Africa to ensure a relevant, high-quality primary and secondary education for all children within more equitable and accountable educational systems. The program includes thematic concentrations on evidence-building and accountability for the right to education.

The work of the Program Officer will consist of staying abreast of relevant issues, trends, and policy developments; managing part of the program’s grants portfolio, to include monitoring and evaluating existing grants and soliciting and recommending new or continuing grants; building and maintaining relationships with other donors; building and maintaining new and current grantee relationships; and participating in funder collaboratives, among other things. Additional responsibilities include mentoring junior staff, participation in cross-programmatic and foundation-wide activities, and development and implementation of funding strategies and grantmaking best practices.

It is envisioned that the new Program Officer’s onboarding will include significant overlap with the Senior Program Officer who currently manages ICE grants.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy

• Under the guidance of the Program Director and in collaboration with the Senior Program Officer, develop, refine, and implement grantmaking priorities and strategic approaches consistent with the program’s current multi-year work plan, proactively researching grantmaking opportunities and challenges.
• Work with the Senior Program Officer to refine the theory of change logic and tactics for the Evidence-Based Practice and Policy and Accountability for the Right to Education themes.
• Monitor developments in the field to identify emerging needs, gaps, and opportunities in alignment with approved program strategy.
• Attend conferences, funder collaborative meetings, and other learning-focused events on field-specific issues.
• Engage with the community of donors, NGOs and others working in the areas of Wellspring’s approved strategy for this program.
• Engage in creative use of convenings, co-funding, partnerships, pooled funds, and other tools alongside other partners to promote a common grantmaking agenda to advance the strategy, field learning, and leadership.
• Oversee regional and thematic knowledge-exchange convenings to promote learning among grantees

Grantmaking

• Co-Manage an extensive existing grant portfolio from solicitation through assessment, recommendation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Conduct and maintain due diligence in sourcing, screening, selecting, evaluating, and strengthening existing and potential grantee partners
• Manage grantee relationships, conduct site visits, maintain regular contact with grantees about programming, solicit and develop funding proposals, determine appropriate funding levels (in compliance with Wellspring guidelines), and prepare grant recommendations.
• Ensure adherence to internal grantmaking processes via appropriate documentation, grant budgeting, and reporting.
• Write and edit grant summaries and other materials for official approval.
• Review progress reports, conduct evaluations of grantee programs, and monitor use of grant funds.
• Advise grantees, especially start-ups, on best practice approaches and tools, as well as information on organizational growth and development, managing leadership and staff transitions, and multi-year strategic planning as appropriate.
• Meet with current and potential grantees and conduct site visits internationally, including travel to remote areas.

Other Responsibilities

• Educate Wellspring’s donors and engage in learning with team members on issues related to education quality and the right to education.
• Write and edit overview materials customized for internal Wellspring use, for donors, and for a public audience.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external parties to help guide a learning initiative for Wellspring grantees.
• Recommend and supervise consultants for specific projects as needed.
• Participate in the advancement of organization-wide initiatives at Wellspring, including internal committees or task forces.
• Initiate and lead institutional discussions as needed, assigned, or desired.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements/Qualifications:

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent research and writing skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with people outside the field.
• An open, analytical, critical thinking mindset, and a keen interest in learning.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain close, collegial, respectful, and effective working relationships with colleagues and grantees of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Close attention to follow-up and detail, including the ability to manage time effectively and to manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to handle confidential information with complete discretion.
• Ability to understand and manage the power differential in the funder-grantee relationship as well as the ability to handle all relationships with humility and respect.
• Initiative, resourcefulness, and flexibility
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Desire and ability to work as part of a small team in a highly collaborative environment.
• Ability and desire to travel extensively, including to remote locations in East Africa.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND KNOWLEDGE

• Graduate degree in education, organizational leadership and development, international development, child development, or other related field – or equivalent experience.
• Strong background with/in educational implementation or advocacy, community-based organizations, organizational development, organizational capacity building, and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning.
• Experience or knowledge around life skills, youth development, education for marginalized groups, education in emergencies, or the right to education required.
• Experience working in Africa, or in partnership with African institutions.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in education, child rights, or child-oriented development in sub-Saharan Africa and five years’ experience doing direct grantmaking in education, child rights, or development.
• Familiarity with the NGOs, researchers, and funders working in this issue area, including groups based in Africa, the US, and Europe.
• Cultural competency in engaging with colleagues and grantees.
• Familiarity with trends in public, private, and philanthropic investment in education, child rights and child development in Africa.

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, and is committed to providing transgender‐inclusive healthcare.

How To Apply

For employment consideration, please submit application to jobs@wpfund.org Subject Line: “[Your name]— ICE Program Officer.” 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 February 23rd, 2018.

The Organization

Our Vision

Across Colorado each of us can say: “We have all we need to live healthy lives.”

Our Belief

Health is a basic human right.

Our Mission

Improve the health of Coloradans.

Our Core Values

The Colorado Health Foundation is guided by the following values and beliefs in pursuit of the mission:

• Our stewardship commitment demands accountability and transparency.
• We treat all with whom we come in contact with respect and humility.
• Our staff and board are passionate and persistent.
• We are relentless in our efforts to achieve health equity and opportunity.
• To advance our mission, we and our work must be relevant and have lasting impact.

Position Overview

The Colorado Health Foundation is excited to announce the opportunity for a two-year term-position of Senior Advocacy Messaging Research Officer. This position will manage the creation of a new Foundation signature effort to better understand how Coloradans think about health and what shapes their values, perceptions, and opinions about policy issues. The officer will report to the Senior Director of Public Policy.

Over the course of two years, this position is responsible for developing and launching a long-term strategy for commissioning and disseminating public opinion research that produces actionable insights for effective policy advocacy. The position provides leadership and guidance for the development of a training and learning agenda that leverages research findings to craft persuasive messaging approaches that are broadly adopted by advocates for health equity. The Senior Advocacy Messaging Research Officer works in partnership with Foundation leadership and the policy and communications departments to position the Foundation as a leader in the advocacy field both in Colorado and nationally.

Qualified candidates will have proven expertise in prioritizing and managing a public opinion research agenda. They will partner with firms who specialize in a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including deep ethnographic research, that are appropriate for executing the Foundation’s public opinion research agenda. The ideal candidate has experience designing and executing a training and learning program for internal and external stakeholders. They have led, developed, and implemented engagement strategies that build capacity to craft persuasive messaging approaches by using insights from public opinion research. They excel at managing external partner relationships and are able to position the Foundation as a national leader in health advocacy.

Applicants must have at least eight (8) years of experience in commissioning and managing public opinion research projects, coalition and stakeholder management, advocacy communications strategy, and project management. Experience working in philanthropy, issue campaigns, or the non-profit sector is plus. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in communications, public policy, or a related discipline.

How To Apply

If you are an experienced professional who wants a rewarding opportunity to lead the start-up phase of a new Foundation signature effort, please visit www.coloradohealth.org to apply. All applications require a resume and cover letter.

The Colorado Health Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

If you are an experienced professional who wants a rewarding opportunity to lead the start-up phase of a new Foundation signature effort, please visit www.coloradohealth.org to apply. All applications require a resume and cover letter.

The Colorado Health Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

The Organization

Foundation for a Just Society (FJS) seeks a creative and dynamic person for a full-time position located in New York, NY to serve as its first Director of Programs.

About Foundation for a Just Society

In 2011, Audrey Cappell brought together a group of women to achieve a simple yet ambitious vision: a world without discrimination. Under her leadership, Foundation for a Just Society (FJS) was established and began making grants to advance the human rights of marginalized women, girls, and LGBTQI people globally. To date, FJS has awarded more than $76 million in grants to visionary leaders who are creating a more just world through transforming their communities and countries.

FJS supports innovative, intersectional, grassroots strategies that meet immediate needs while igniting long-term, structural change in communities and regions that have been overlooked by philanthropy. FJS seeks to strengthen movements that create a world where all people are valued and lead self-determined lives. These regions include: Francophone West Africa, Central America, the U.S. Southeast, South and Southeast Asia, and New York City.

In addition, FJS maintains a global portfolio that has a broad reach. Through this work, FJS supports the entire ecosystem of transformative movements — across issues and regions — by following the lead of marginalized women, girls, and LGBTQI people who catalyze change every day in their communities and countries. The Foundation invests in multi-year and general operating support as a reflection of long-term, collaborative partnerships with their grantees and is looking enthusiastically towards growth in the coming years. A staff of 19 people manages grant making from the Foundation headquarters in New York City.

For more information about the Foundation for a Just Society, please visit www.fjs.org.

Position Overview

The Opportunity

Working in collaboration with the CEO, Board of Directors, and Program Team, the Director of Programs will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and articulating the vision and direction of FJS’ program and learning, monitoring, and evaluation strategies. The Director of Programs will provide strong leadership, strategic direction, and management for the Program Team in the areas of grant making and capacity building support. The Director of Programs also promotes innovation to respond to changing trends in the landscape of movements that advance the rights of women, girls, and LGBTQI people; develops strategic alliances with peers in philanthropy; and is a thought leader on human rights and feminist social change.

The Director of Programs will also contribute to shaping and participating in activities related to FJS’ strategic communications and philanthropic advocacy strategies. The Director of Programs reports to the CEO and works closely with the CEO and the CFO on overall leadership of FJS. This position requires international and domestic travel for approximately 20% of the work schedule.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide strategic leadership, vision, and oversight of all programmatic strategies and the annual grant making (2018 budget is approximately $30 million) to organizations in the US and internationally that advance the rights of women, girls, and LGBTQI people.
• Inspire and motivate team members through good example, personal involvement, and targeted feedback.
• Develop, adopt, and monitor concrete and realistic Program Team objectives that align with FJS’ mission, vision, values, and strategies.
• Monitor, evaluate, and fine-tune grant making processes and procedures to ensure effectiveness.
• Manage a portfolio of global grants.
• Build effective collaborations and alliances with peers and other stakeholders to advance FJS’ program priorities and represent FJS to external audiences.
• Contribute to the advancement of FJS’ communications strategy to amplify the work of FJS and grantee partners, as guided by the Communications staff.
• Consult regularly with grantee partners, donors, and other key stakeholders in order to stay current with domestic and international trends and ensure that FJS’ programmatic work is responsive to these.

The ideal candidate will bring the following skills, experiences, and characteristics:

• A passionate belief in and deep alignment with the Foundation’s mission, vision, and values.
• At least seven years of professional experience in the area of women’s/LGBTQI rights or social justice with progressively increasing management responsibility; preference for experience in philanthropy and with groups in the Global South.
• Minimum five years of experience managing staff from diverse backgrounds, with strong experience in supporting staff development.
• Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant field (e.g., international human rights, anthropology, sociology, gender studies, political science).
• Working knowledge of grant making processes and procedures.
• Robust knowledge of budgeting and learning, monitoring, and evaluation processes.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Preferred Assets

• Fluency in Spanish and/or French (preferred).
• Experience in international grant making.
• Long-term commitment to or involvement in international women’s/LGBTQI rights movements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to manage a wide variety of internal and external relationships.

Contact

Melissa Madzel of Koya Leadership Partners have been exclusively retained for this search. To express your interest in this role, please submit your materials here. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

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The Organization

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Position Overview

SEIU (Service Employees International Union)

Job Title: Director, Department of Strategic Initiatives Grade: MGT I

Location: Washington, D.C.

Purpose:

The Director of Strategic Initiatives oversees the International Union’s research, policy, and capital stewardship functions, leads the union’s strategic thinking and work plan execution in these areas, and helps develop and execute an overall strategic plan for achieving the union’s vision of a just society in a changing economy and world.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: (Any one position may not include all of the specific duties and responsibilities listed. Examples provide a general summary of the work required and should not be treated as a total and complete list of expected duties to be performed by employees in the classification.)

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

·         Direct and oversee the International Union’s research, policy, and capital stewardship functions, and develop and execute a vision for how the Department, its functional expertise and its staff can most effectively contribute to the Union’s overall program.

·         Working with International Union officers and other senior staff, help set and execute the Union’s overall program, with a particular focus on how best to engage government, the capital markets, and businesses to amass lasting power for workers and win a better society for working people in a changing economy.

·         Working with International Union officers and senior staff, Local Union leaders and staff, and other departments, develop and implement major strategic organizing campaigns, issue campaigns, and policy initiatives, and direct research, analysis, writing and strategic support for such projects.

·         Participate on the International Union’s Senior Leadership Team and oversee the Department’s coordination with all other departments, including Organizing, the industrial Divisions, Government Relations, Legal, and Communications.

·         Direct and oversee the development of all reports, memoranda, written testimony, correspondence and other relevant external materials related to the International Union’s research work, public policy work, and capital markets engagement to ensure timely and high quality products.

·         Represent the International Union with affiliates, other unions, allies, labor task forces and committees, governmental bodies, pension funds, and other external non-labor organizations and employers, as well as at meetings, conferences and public forums.

·         Direct the Department’s management team, its annual and long-term planning activities, and the evaluation of Department programs, staff and resources to maximize the Department’s contribution to the Union’s overall program.

·         In coordination with Human Resources and other relevant International Union departments, oversee the Department’s staff recruitment, performance appraisal, and other personnel-related activities.

·         Oversee development of and monitor compliance with the Department’s annual budget, and approve all department expenditures.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Contacts:

SEIU International Union and Local Union leaders, officers and staff; state, local and/or federal public officials and their staffs; leaders and staff of other unions and allied organizations; academics and other experts; corporate, investment firm and trade association executives.

Direction and Decision Making:

This position reports to the Chief of Staff and works independently.

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelors’ Degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree or Juris Doctorate preferred. In addition, at least ten (10) years of work experience in labor, public interest advocacy, economic justice, corporate social responsibility, or related campaign or advocacy work, including at least seven (7) years directing or supervising research, policy, and/or capital markets work related to worker or economic justice; OR a combination of education and experience that would provide for the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

·         Advanced knowledge of labor and/or worker justice issues.

·         Basic familiarity with methods, techniques and tools related to corporate or issue research, policy analysis, and analysis and engagement of capital markets, and advanced knowledge of methods, techniques and tools in at least one of these areas.

·         Basic familiarity with campaign strategies and tactics that engage research, policy and capital markets work, and advanced knowledge of campaign strategies and tactics in at least one of these areas.

·         Successful experience using campaign strategies and tactics that engage research, policy and/or capital markets work in a corporate-facing or government-facing campaign related to economic justice.

·         Knowledge of unions and other progressive advocacy groups.

·         Strong strategic abilities.

·         Strong ability to lead complex national campaigns that require coordinating the work of multiple departments, disciplines and external allies.

·         Strong ability to handle multiple projects and meet established timelines.

·         Strong ability to recruit, manage and develop staff.

·         Strong ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

·         Strong analytic skills and ability to convey complex concepts and ideas in an accessible and digestible way.

·         Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

·         Strong commitment to diversity and equity in all aspects of management.

·         Skill in the use of personal computers, including Microsoft Office suite.

Physical Requirements:

Work is generally performed in an office setting. Long and extended hours and travel may sometimes be required.

Application Requirements:

A resume is required for all applications and a cover letter is highly suggested. Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for SEIU, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan.

Benefits:

SEIU staff enjoy top notch benefits including comprehensive health benefits, major medical, dental and vision for employee and eligible dependents, domestic partner benefits, competitive salaries, generous holidays and vacation policies, and both a pension plan and a 401(K) Plan.

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SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The Organization

The Rockefeller Foundation’s mission—unchanged since 1913—is to promote the well-being of humanity throughout the world. Together with partners and grantees, The Rockefeller Foundation strives to catalyze and scale transformative innovations, create unlikely partnerships that span sectors, and take risks others cannot.

Position Overview

The Rockefeller Foundation is seeking a dynamic Associate Director, Program Influence.

The Associate Director, Program Influence serves as an integral member of the program influence team within the Policy, Partnerships, and Communications team in New York.  The Program Influence team works directly with program teams to develop influence strategies that combine expertise in behavior change, communications, campaigns, and strategy.  Two associate directors will divide responsibility for being the day to day contact with program initiative teams including – Health, Food, Power, Jobs, Cities, Innovative Finance, Data & Tech, and science – to develop and execute influence and communications strategies for each program initiative.  The Associate Director will work with the MD Program influence to develop strategies for influence and communications for half of the program portfolio, and will be responsible for working directly with program teams, influence and communications grantees and partners to execute on influence and communications for impact for each team.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Work day to day with initiative teams within portfolio to develop and integrate influence and communications strategies into larger program initiative strategies that advance the Foundation’s goals, values, and impact.
• Plan and execute communications and influence campaigns within portfolio of initiatives to help program teams achieve impact through their influence work, as well as raising the profile of the Rockefeller Foundation.
• Lead selection and management of influence communications consultancies, media partners, and all influence strategy partners for assigned program initiatives, and ensure maximum value from our investments.
• Recommend strategic influence grantmaking to program initiatives within portfolio.
• Recommend strategic influence grantmaking within the Foundation’s opportunities portfolio – a portfolio of grants designed for opportunistic grantmaking that reflects the Foundation’s values and provides a unique opportunity for impact and visibility.
• Collaborate closely with initiative MD’s and teams, and provide counsel on their thought leadership.
• Work with Speechwriter to develop messaging for initiatives.
• Oversee the development, research, and writing of briefings for communication’s events
• Write press releases, talking points, blog posts and other important collateral material for program initiatives within portfolio.
• Arrange and staff media interviews for program initiatives within portfolio.
• Manage one communications officer, New York to support program initiative portfolio

Supervision Received:

This position will report to the MD, Program Influence

Supervision Exercised:

This position will manage one person at the associate level (communications officer) that will provide support for the portfolio of program initiatives assigned.  This person will be responsible for developing this staff member, reviewing them, and contributing to their professional growth and capabilities.

Qualifications & Skills:

Strategic Ability: Ability to see opportunities, design innovative approaches backed by strong analysis and planning. Strong sense for messaging, themes and techniques that resonate with the key influence audiences including government, business, and media.

Execution: Strong project management skills, deadline management, sense of responsibility and accountability and the ability to effectively multi-task.  Ability to manage staff and contractors to ensure timely, high-quality work product.

Partnership and relationship Building: Strong professional representation of the Foundation, interpersonal relationship abilities, intercultural knowledge and appreciation, strategic partnership building.

Decision-Making: Ability to evaluate risks and opportunities, using analytical and strong problem-solving skills.

Integration: Ability to demonstrate inclusiveness, collaboration, respect and broad organizational interests.

Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication abilities; exceptional listening written and verbal skills.

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in communications and influence work, with preference for experience with an international organization.
• Experience working in a matrixed environment with multiple teams and multiple interests
• A bachelor’s degree
• Proven track record in managing to complex plans and deadlines
• Superb inter-personal skills and professional presence
• A proven track ability to think strategically, analyze critically, and to translate ideas and insights into action through coherent and viable programs and plans
• Experience and/or strong familiarity with non-profit and public sectors
• Ability and experience managing projects, staff, consultancies, and budgets
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task
• Experience in handling and reacting to sensitive information
• Moderate travel required

The Rockefeller Foundation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.  To this end, the Foundation ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces.

The Rockefeller Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How To Apply

Apply for the Associate Director, Program Influence position at The Rockefeller Foundation.

The Organization

The Rockefeller Foundation’s mission—unchanged since 1913—is to promote the well-being of humanity throughout the world. Together with partners and grantees, The Rockefeller Foundation strives to catalyze and scale transformative innovations, create unlikely partnerships that span sectors, and take risks others cannot.

Position Overview

The Rockefeller Foundation is seeking a Program Associate to further the foundation’s work to advance Jobs and Economic Opportunity in the United States. This is a new portfolio building on The RF’s legacy and most recent work on youth employment, transportation, and job quality.  The Program Associate will join a team responsible for strategy development, exploratory grantmaking and ongoing learning.

Program Associates have a mix of project management, grants management, research, team coordination, project-based work, and foundation-wide responsibilities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Strategy Development: Contribute to the development of the Jobs & Economic Opportunities team’s emergent strategy.
  • Support project management for the team’s strategy development process
  • Conduct research and analysis to refine and vet potential strategic directions and identify potential partners and advisors
  • Work with team to deploy a range of tools in service of rapid learning (grantmaking, event participation, expert engagement)
  • Draft materials documenting the team’s strategy development process and presenting its recommendations for key meetings with Foundation leadership and advisors.
• Project Management: Support overall team project management by designing and maintaining team tools and systems; support the management of specific grants or projects as needed
  • Design team meeting agendas, capture key takeaways and action items
  • Maintain and monitor team progress against its 2018 objectives and key results – supporting the team’s participation in The RF’s Business Process Review
  • Create a suite of tools and to support the team’s internal management and external communications (one page overview of the portfolio, timelines, budget trackers, grantmaking and grantee deliverable schedules, calendar of events and communications, etc.)
  • Prepare communications collateral such as team updates, briefing reports, talking points, etc. for the President’s office and other key stakeholders
  • Coordinate specific projects or grants as needed, including drafting grant memos, managing project timelines, and serving as a resource to partners and grantees
• External Engagement: Support the team to scope new partnerships, execute and manage grants, contracts, and/or impact investments
  • Monitor developments in the field – stakeholders, events, research, policy movements, important upcoming events, etc.
  • Identify and present partnership opportunities aligned to the team’s learning agenda and emerging strategy
  • Support the team to scope new partnerships, execute and manage grants, contracts, and/or impact investments (e.g. conduct diligence, structure partnerships, prepare requisite documentation, liaise with colleagues across the grants management, legal, monitoring and evaluation teams)
  • Support team to manage partnerships by facilitating check in meetings, reviewing grantee reports, and providing guidance and/or technical assistance as needed
  • Represent the Foundation at key external events and meetings
  • Scheduling one’s travel, preparing one’s expense reports as well as managing files, mail, correspondence, etc.
  • Other duties including: helping to develop budgets, contributing to written narratives and analyses of RF work, and serving on various internal Foundation committees and / or task forces.

Supervision Received:

This position would report into and receive moderate supervision (weekly check-ins, ongoing touchpoints as needed) from the Managing Director.

Supervision Exercised:

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Content knowledge: Minimum two years of experience in economic opportunity, such as in inclusive economic development (urban, rural, or regional), workforce development, high-road business practices, human resources, labor organizing, or impact investing
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal abilities; good listening skills; writing and verbal skills; assertiveness in presenting ideas
• Decision-Making: Ability to evaluate risks and opportunities; uses analytical and problem-solving skills; takes initiative and rives for results; able to prioritize
• Execution: Strong project management skills; meets deadlines; sense of urgency and responsibility; ability to multi-task and work under pressure; detail oriented
• Integration: Accesses functional and substantive expertise organizationally; demonstrate inclusiveness as part of a team that values diversity and collaboration
• Leadership: Ability to think innovatively and creatively; negotiation skills; demonstrates accountability
• Partnership and Relationship Building: Strong professional representation of the Foundation, interpersonal abilities, intercultural knowledge and appreciation, strategic partnership building
• Strategic Ability: Anticipates future opportunities and consequences, demonstrates innovative approach to work, ability to organize chaos into coherent plan

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred – we are open to considering candidates who do not have a degree if they have an equal number of years of directly relevant experience
• At least 3 years’ experience in a related field (e.g., government, nonprofit, etc); strong analytical, research and writing skills

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Direct experience working in diverse geographic areas across the US
• Prior experience in or familiarity with philanthropy/grantmaking (either as a grantee or grantor)

The Rockefeller Foundation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.  To this end, the Foundation ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces.

The Rockefeller Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How To Apply

Apply for the Program Associate, U.S. Jobs & Economic Opportunity position at The Rockefeller Foundation.

The Organization

Group Health Foundation, a groundbreaking 501(c)(4) philanthropic organization committed to shaping and accelerating efforts to improve health and health equity in the State of Washington, seeks a Director, Advocacy and Public Policy to join our growing team.

Fueled by Group Health Cooperative’s legacy and $1.8 billion in funds resulting from the acquisition of the Cooperative by Kaiser Permanente, we have an audacious goal: health equity in Washington State. We believe opportunities for health should be available to everyone, and we are dedicated to partnering with communities across the state to advance a shared vision for a vibrant, healthy future.

We hold equity as a core value and are committed to creating and supporting conditions where people of all communities, especially those experiencing social and economic injustice, can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. We understand the impact of structural and social determinants of health, and recognize the wisdom and strengths that exist in communities, as we look to identify approaches that will foster health throughout the diverse landscape of Washington state.

Cultivating a diverse and inclusive staff and board of directors is essential to our work. Applicants who represent the broad range of diversity and lived experiences in our communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

To learn more about our work and values, please visit our website.

Position Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, Advocacy and Public Policy will work in partnership with the CEO, board of directors, community leaders, and funding partners to shape an ambitious advocacy plan to advance health equity in Washington. The Director will identify both existing and innovative opportunities to leverage the Foundation’s status as a 501(c)(4) organization to advance the goals of both statewide and community-led initiatives. The Director will also stay abreast of and participate strategically in systems change work at the regional and national levels.

The Foundation is committed to achieving impact through community-centered efforts, and the Director must have proven leadership and success in engaging and collaborating with individuals, communities, and organizations working to advance equity and social justice. The selected candidate will be a self-starter who is inspired by the mission of the Foundation and the opportunity to work in an open, collaborative culture.

In the coming year, the Foundation anticipates exciting growth and change as we welcome a new CEO, build a highly committed and ambitious program team, engage community leaders across the state, and create the strategies that will translate our bold vision into action. As the inaugural team member leading our policy and advocacy work, the Director will have a unique opportunity to contribute to the goals of the Foundation during a critical period of growth. Interest and passion for building new strategies and systems, growing a team, and working in a rapidly changing environment will be essential for success in this role.

The Director will report to the CEO in the near term but will likely report to someone else on the senior leadership team in the future.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Contribute to the planning process that will shape the Foundation’s advocacy and policy priorities and strategies, which will be informed by existing state and local advocacy efforts, relevant data, and ongoing input from a diverse representation of community leaders and key stakeholders.

·         Cultivate partnerships with community groups, nonprofits, industry groups, tribes, and government entities to collaborate on public policy initiatives that have the potential to improve health and reduce health disparities. Participate with local and statewide coalitions as appropriate.

·         Support community organizing and power-building efforts throughout the state to strengthen the network of informed, action-oriented allies in local and regional government, tribes, and partner organizations.

·         Advise the CEO, board of directors, and other organizational leaders on the advocacy landscape and implications for the Foundation’s work.

·         Educate community and statewide leaders about the Foundation’s mission, programs, and goals. Create and implement an outreach strategy using relevant data and research to support the Foundation’s advocacy and policy priorities.

·         Prepare research memos, briefs, reports, and presentations in a variety of formats to engage a diverse range of constituents (e.g., board members, community leaders, partners).

·         Hire and mentor direct reports, delegating work effectively and holding team members to a high standard of excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS

·         Commitment to equity and social justice, and an understanding of the needs of communities across the state.

·         Significant experience leading and managing policy and advocacy efforts. Direct experience with health-related advocacy is a plus.

·         Solid understanding of the state and local policy and advocacy environment, and strong knowledge of how public policy initiatives can impact outcomes across the state.

·         Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships with diplomacy, and to work effectively and respectfully with politically, ideologically, culturally, and geographically diverse people and communities.

·         Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and coalitions that honor a community or interest group’s own knowledge, expertise, and experience.

·         Demonstrated ability to research and analyze complex issues and their targeted impact for key demographics and produce resulting talking points and policy summaries.

·         Supervisory experience and a demonstrated ability to develop and lead others.

·         Excellent project management and organizational skills with demonstrated success managing multiple projects and priorities in a team-based environment.

·         Demonstrated ability to take initiative and contribute to the goals of a dynamic and growing organization.

·         Entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to be flexible and responsive to evolving priorities.

·         Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, combined with the ability to listen effectively and authentically.

·         Ability to participate in occasional meetings and events outside of core business hours, and to travel to locations across Washington state (estimated at 10-20% for this position).

COMPENSATION

In addition to a fun and flexible work culture, we attract, retain, and motivate exceptional people with a competitive and equitable compensation package. Salary ranges are set according to an explicit compensation policy, and relevant market data is analyzed when setting ranges for each position. Compensation for this position will be discussed with applicants during the interview process. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision for the employee and dependent children (covered at 90%), a 10% retirement contribution, generous and flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, a fully subsidized transit pass, and support for professional development.

How To Apply

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and a cover letter expressing your specific interests through our applicant portal. You will receive an automatic acknowledgement of your application once you submit your materials and can expect monthly updates from the Foundation while the search process is underway.

We will review applications on a rolling basis as they are submitted, with priority given to applications submitted by February 20, 2018. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. If the position is visible on our website, it remains open.

Thanks for your interest in being a part of Group Health Foundation!

The Organization

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 60 countries, all 50 United States, and your neighborhood. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity; therefore, we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce.  Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.

Want to help save the planet? One quarter of The Nature Conservancy’s funding comes from supporters who have named our organization a beneficiary of their estate plans. Many long-time donors make a gift in their will or trust to their favorite charities to ensure that the work they believe in will continue beyond their lifetime. The Conservancy considers these donors an important part of our “family” and invests the funds from these gifts in critical work to conserve lands and waters around the world for future generations. Join our team in a new initiative to build a meaningful stewardship and cultivation program for our loyal donors and help raise even more of these gifts critical to our conservation mission. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is highly motivated, loves interacting with diverse constituencies and supporters, and is interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization.

Since its founding in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 119 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide. With the support of more than one million members, the Conservancy addresses the most pressing threats to our natural world.  Through important and strategic partnerships, we are expanding the impact of our work, finding creative ways to fund that bigger vision and build long-term relationships with communities, government agencies and commercial businesses to conserve natural resources at a new scale.

Position Overview

The Loyal Donor Program is seeking an energetic and dedicated professional to serve as Loyal Donor Officer in Massachusetts. This position works closely with fundraising staff to secure bequest notifications, steward our most loyal supporters, and uncover major and planned gift potential. Our ideal candidate will work well in a fast-paced environment, have experience working with donors, and has exceptional attention to detail. The Loyal Donor Officer will apply knowledge of our local, regional, and global conservation projects to their donor-centric approach to cultivation and solicitation of loyal donors. To be successful and happy in this position, candidates should have a strong interest in working with donors, an interest in learning about our organization’s conservation priorities and planned giving, and be available to travel when needed. We value collaborative approaches, diverse perspectives, and encourage innovative ideas and recommendations.

The ideal candidate will have a background and track record that includes:

Minimum Qualifications

·   Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience or an equivalent combination.

·   Experience building relationships with donors, volunteers, and staff.

·   Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors.

·   Experience working with cross-functional teams.

Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles and practices

Preferred Qualifications

·         Multi-lingual; multi-cultural; cross cultural experience and background an asset.

·         Ability to determine an individual’s interests, capacity and potential for helping the Conservancy meet its goals, and act appropriately to tie those interests with the Conservancy’s work.

·         Demonstrated experience using listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate donors and volunteers.

·         Ability to implement and manage fundraising plans, including individualized cultivation, solicitation and recognition plans.

·         Major gift and direct fundraising experience.

·         Knowledge of current trends in charitable giving, specifically planned giving.

High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently.

How To Apply

This position will be based in the Boston, MA office. We offer a competitive salary with great benefits. For a complete position description and to apply, visit www.nature.org/careers and search for job ID #46175.

Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM EST Tuesday, February 27, 2018.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all genders, diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, Disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The Organization

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 60 countries, all 50 United States, and your neighborhood. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity; therefore, we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce.  Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.

Since its founding in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 119 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide. With the support of more than one million members, the Conservancy addresses the most pressing threats to our natural world.  Through important and strategic partnerships, we are expanding the impact of our work, finding creative ways to fund that bigger vision and build long-term relationships with communities, government agencies and commercial businesses to conserve natural resources at a new scale.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all genders, diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, Disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

Position Overview

Want to help save the planet? One quarter of The Nature Conservancy’s funding comes from supporters who have named our organization a beneficiary of their estate plans. Many long-time donors make a gift in their will or trust to their favorite charities to ensure that the work they believe in will continue beyond their lifetime. The Conservancy considers these donors an important part of our “family” and invests the funds from these gifts in critical work to conserve lands and waters around the world for future generations. Join our team in a new initiative to build a meaningful stewardship and cultivation program for our loyal donors and help raise even more of these gifts critical to our conservation mission. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is highly motivated, loves interacting with diverse constituencies and supporters, and is interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization.

The Loyal Donor Program is seeking an energetic and dedicated professional to serve as Loyal Donor Officer in Minnesota. This position works closely with fundraising staff to secure bequest notifications, steward our most loyal supporters, and uncover major and planned gift potential. Our ideal candidate will work well in a fast-paced environment, have experience working with donors, and has exceptional attention to detail. The Loyal Donor Officer will apply knowledge of our local, regional, and global conservation projects to their donor-centric approach to cultivation and solicitation of loyal donors. To be successful and happy in this position, candidates should have a strong interest in working with donors, an interest in learning about our organization’s conservation priorities and planned giving, and be available to travel when needed. We value collaborative approaches, diverse perspectives, and encourage innovative ideas and recommendations.

The ideal candidate will have a background and track record that includes:

Minimum Qualifications

·   Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience or an equivalent combination.

·   Experience building relationships with donors, volunteers, and staff.

·   Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors.

·   Experience working with cross-functional teams.

·  Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Multi-lingual; multi-cultural; cross cultural experience and background an asset.

·         Ability to determine an individual’s interests, capacity and potential for helping the Conservancy meet its goals, and act appropriately to tie those interests with the Conservancy’s work.

·         Demonstrated experience using listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate donors and volunteers.

·         Ability to implement and manage fundraising plans, including individualized cultivation, solicitation and recognition plans.

·         Major gift and direct fundraising experience.

·         Knowledge of current trends in charitable giving, specifically planned giving.

·         High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently.

The Organization

Rooted in the tradition of the Civil Rights Movement, PICO’s work is America’s unfinished agenda—to overcome inequality and oppression and build an economy where people can work with dignity and take care of those they love.  In this moment when division and despair hold many captive, PICO seeks an Executive Director eager to repair the breach providing moral vision and effective leadership to fulfill this dream deferred.

Founded in California in 1972, PICO National Network (PICO) is the largest grassroots faith-based community organizing network in the United States with over 200 multi-racial and multi-faith organizations working to advance racial and economic justice; domestically and internationally.  PICO has the audacious vision that we are called as people of faith to change the world.

PICO is seeking an Executive Director who recognizes the urgency of the moment– the need of everyday people to engage one another across race, faith, gender and geography, to build power and contest for the direction of our country with values inclusive of our global concerns.    The issues our families face need an organizing network committed in action to recognizing the dignity of all people and step into the breach to help heal our country and confront the harshest oppressions of our times.

PICO is that network. The PICO’s network of 55 U.S. member organizations with affiliates in Haiti, Rwanda and Central America are organizing residents, developing leaders, and advocating policy in 200 cities, 20 state capitols, Washington, D.C and in four countries internationally.  Domestically, PICO organizations have fought for change in state and federal legislation. PICO has successfully helped families obtain affordable health coverage for themselves and their children, provide their children with a better education, provide greater protection for immigrants, reduced the number of private prisons, created sentencing reform, increased minimum wage and earned sick time provisions, generated home foreclosure prevention, and helped people secure good jobs.  Internationally, PICO’s local leaders have worked with government to establish health clinics, built infra-structure and developed worker owned cooperatives.

PICO is an organizing network that believes change is possible when strong local organizing efforts are connected to one another in our country and to a broader international community.   PICO is an organizing network that also believes that the sacred texts of all traditions should inform our care for one another and our commitment to justice.  Through an innovative campaign infrastructure that ties together grassroots people-led organizing in more than 200 cities and towns with large-scale efforts to change federal policy, the PICO National Network brings together people from a wide variety of religious, racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and political backgrounds, united by a common goal of finding practical solutions to pressing problems facing their communities, cities, states and the country.

Position Overview

As PICO National Network continues to experience significant growth and build upon its unique strengths, a search is underway for an experienced visionary Executive Director. PICO has exclusively retained Nonprofit HR to assist in its recruitment efforts for its next Executive Director. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for providing strategic leadership, administration and management of PICO.  The Executive Director must have experience creating and maintaining an organizational culture that attracts, motivates, and retains a diverse, talented staff to blend skill sets, meet objectives, and provide efficient program execution.

The Executive Director is the principal liaison between the board and all other organization stakeholders and local affiliates.  The Executive Director works collaboratively with the Board of Directors to lead the continued growth of PICO from its current stage to an organization capable of delivering on its long-term vision.

The Executive Director must be a strategic thinker, and have the ability to create and sustain organizational partnerships, and manage day to day operations and staff.  The Executive Director must be a hands-on leader with a commitment to moral leadership and integrity, with values deeply rooted in faith.  This role requires a decisive and inclusive decision-maker with strong administrative competency.  The Executive Director will oversee governance and operation – leading the charge in establishing new pathways to private and public resources that will generate sustainable programs and activities that support the organizational mission.

The Executive Director must have broad management experience in a non-profit, municipal or similar setting, including program and project development, implementation, and evaluation; short- and long-term strategic planning; and budgetary oversight. The Executive Director must have exceptional leadership presence and experience serving as a spokesperson for an organization, with demonstrated ability to leverage organizational visibility and credibility through the media and other public relations sources. The Executive Director must have proven fundraising experience to secure public and private contributions for PICO and be able to lead, execute and facilitate resource development initiatives and programs that establish fundraising partners.

Success in this role requires a deep commitment to the mission of PICO, and a leader that can see past existing systems and structures to imagine PICO national network as an integral part of the broader racial and economic justice movement to reimagine local, state, and federal governance and to ensure that communities of color around the country are defining and living into their visions for their own liberation. The Executive Director must have a strong commitment to cultural sensitivity with the emotional intelligence to work in a multicultural, multi-faith environment.  S/he must have demonstrated an understanding of various faith traditions and have an ability to bridge the complexity.  S/he must also have demonstrated capacity to work effectively with culturally diverse staff and populations, with the ability to be inclusive and respectful of differences.

The Executive Director must have the ability to inspire, and be able to demonstrate passion for PICO National Network’s mission and social justice issues and have the intellectual depth and skill communicating the needs and achievements of an organization to a wide range of constituencies. The Executive Director must be an excellent listener, employ an inclusive leadership style and be able to foster creativity among members and staff.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree highly preferred, in one of the following disciplines: Business Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Divinity, or related field and a minimum of 10-12 years of executive management experience of which at least seven years should include significant leadership and management experience. The position requires a proven track record in fundraising from a variety of sources, including but not limited to financial institutions, major gifts, individual gifts, grants, and revenue-generating activities, including demonstrated success in building relationships among and working effectively with diverse groups. It is essential that s/he possess excellent written and oral communication skills (bi-lingual is a plus), with considerable experience in writing and presenting information, particularly financial information to a variety of audiences. The position requires experience working remotely and managing a remote workforce.

PICO is committed to building a racially and culturally diverse team and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. The work is empowered by a staff that is rich in diverse faiths, thoughts, perspectives, cultures and human identities.

How To Apply

For consideration, interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by close of business Friday February 16, 2018. Your cover letter must address your experience and qualifications being sought. Send materials to: execsearch@nonprofithr.com ATTN: PICO Executive Director Search in the subject line. Electronic submissions highly preferred. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Please visit: www.piconetwork.org for more information about the organization. To obtain further details about this opportunity, contact Myra T. Mathis, Executive Search Practice Leader at Nonprofit HR at (202) 785-2060.