Category: Job Posting

The Organization

The East Bay Community Foundation (EBCF) is a leading resource for mobilizing financial resources and community leadership to transform the lives of people in the East Bay. We do it through research on the pressing needs and issues facing East Bay communities, and through joining our own financial and leadership resources with those of the private, public, and non-profit sectors.

EBCF strives to be a leader in promoting equity and inclusion in its own operations and throughout the region it serves. EBCF also holds itself accountable to equity and inclusion by creating and retaining a Board and staff that reflect the diversity of the East Bay so that it can provide donors and communities with the broadest possible perspective.

Position Overview

Core Functions

· Supervises accounting staff; Senior Accountants and temp staff

· Approves journal entries of staff

· Learns responsibilities of staff and can back them up when necessary

· Responsible for the execution of all financial record-keeping and reporting

· Assists in the preparation of tax returns, annual external audit, other special projects

· With CFO, establishes monthly/quarterly/yearly reporting calendar and coordinates closes

· Ensures that proper financial controls are in place to protect foundation’s assets and ensures compliance with donor’s intent and regulatory bodies

· Oversees and monitors financial transactions, asset rebalancing, and adequacy of working capital to meet foundation’s financial requirements

Secondary Functions

· Shares responsibility with our Donor Services & Administrative Support department head for accuracy and timeliness of quarterly donor statements

· Assists CFO as asked

· Determines annual spending amounts for foundation’s endowments

· With Executives, and Department Heads develops annual budget

Standard Qualities

· Passion for the mission of EBCF

· Strong commitment to professional excellence

· Ability to self-manage and work independently, but also collaboratively

· Strong oral and written communication skills

Skills and Competencies

· CPA certificate or equivalent experience

· Strong knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting

· Strong knowledge of accounting systems and software

· Advanced financial analysis and modeling skills

· Familiar with fund accounting and multiple types of planned giving vehicles used by Foundations, including trust and legacy gifts

· Knowledge of UPMIFA and the management of endowments

· Familiarity with fund types and the restrictions placed on the use of each of those types of assets.

The Organization

The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation invites applications for the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The Hewlett Foundation is one of the nation’s largest, with assets of more than $8.5 billion and annual grantmaking averaging between $350 and 400 million. The Foundation’s long-standing programs focus on education, environment, global development and population, performing arts, and effective philanthropy, as well as support for disadvantaged communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition, they make grants for special projects and address other timely problems, such as challenges related to cybersecurity and U.S. democracy.

Position Overview

The CFO is a key member of Hewlett’s senior management team, and a thought partner to the President and the Board of Directors. S/he works closely with the President and other members of the senior management team — both operations and grantmaking — to instill a culture of transparency, collaboration, and dynamic leadership in the organization. On a day-to-day basis, the CFO has strategic and managerial responsibility for Hewlett’s financial operations and ensures that all such activities are conducted in an environment that supports Hewlett’s mission and programs, fosters continuous improvement and innovation, safeguards its assets, and mitigates operational risk. S/he leads a staff of 10 people across all financial, accounting, and planning functions.

The Organization

ABOUT OASIS FOR GIRLS

Oasis For Girls (Oasis) was established in 1999 to partner with girls from under-resourced Black, Asian and Latino neighborhoods in San Francisco in order to meet and overcome the many social and environmental challenges they faced to leading healthy, productive lives.

While interest in engaging this population has increased over the past decades, young women of color still have few dedicated places to meet, socialise, and learn from each other, and to participate in programs designed to cultivate a full spectrum of interests and opportunities. Today, Oasis serves 150 girls annually through programs focused on healthy decision-making, art and creative writing, and academic and career development. Oasis continues to play a vital role in helping young women of color “cultivate the skills, knowledge, and confidence to discover their dreams and build strong futures”.

Position Overview

ROLE DESCRIPTION: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Oasis For Girls now seeks an Executive Director to develop and manage the the vision, strategic direction, and operations of this $600,000 organization through its next phase of growth and impact. Oasis’s next leader will be an individual of the highest integrity, a seasoned manager and fundraiser, and a compelling advocate and representative of Oasis and its mission. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced, energetic, and ambitious professional to take a hands-on role in building the future of this community based non-profit, on behalf of the young women it serves.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

● Connect, represent and advance Oasis’s vision, mission and strategies

● Lead execution of the recently approved three-year strategic plan, while overseeing growth and diversification of relationships and funding necessary for implementation

● Partner with the Advisory Board to shape strategic direction, improve organizational policies and systems, and expand fundraising

● Guide, motivate, and develop the Oasis staff.

Management

● Manage the design, implementation, coordination and evaluation for all Oasis For Girls administration, operations, and programming, with Advisory Board input and guidance

● Build the organization and its impact by improving, creating and implementing sustainable staffing structures, development and marketing systems and strategies, and evaluation systems

● Oversee financial matters, including tracking of expenses and accounts payable, and developing and monitoring budgets. Provide the Advisory Board with regular financial and organizational reports

● Serve as the accountable liaison to Oasis’s fiscal sponsor, the Tides Center, as contracted, on matters related to governance, finance, payroll and human resources, and risk management

Fundraising and Communications

● Oversee and guide the organization’s brand and marketing strategy; support execution as appropriate

● Oversee and monitor development strategy to strengthen donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship program and practices, diversify funding streams, and improve results

● Approve and monitor execution of annual development plan. Support execution through strategic cultivation and solicitation of prioritized high value prospects and donors (individuals, foundations and corporations)

● Represent Oasis at public events and stakeholder meetings, building awareness and connections to increase volunteer and funder engagement

● Represent Oasis externally and work collaboratively with other organizations serving girls and youth generally, with community partners, and with citywide and community initiatives

Additional Responsibilities

● Oversee contracts and scope of work with vendors, consultants and volunteers

● Oversee organizational facilities and office technology

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

● At least three years’ senior executive and management experience in a non-profit organization

● Experience managing and developing non-profit boards, including building board fundraising capacity and performance

● Demonstrated fundraising experience in a relationship-based context; individual giving experience preferred

● Familiar with principles and practice of program development, expansion and evaluation; experience with youth workforce development or similar social change programs is a plus

● Familiar with issues facing low income, urban girls and young women of color, as well as the youth development framework

● Experience creating and managing budgets, building expense and revenue projections, and overall financial management

● Experience supervising or managing staff and volunteers

● Expertise in non-profit or business management, social work,or other relevant field required, as demonstrated through advanced degrees, work experience, or a combination thereof

ATTRIBUTES

● Strategic thinker with a visionary mindset and pragmatic approach

● Clear and effective communicator; confident and compelling speaker and presenter

● Able to engage effectively with multiple stakeholders including staff, advisory board, partners, volunteers, clients, and community members

● Enthusiastic about working as a member of a small, scrappy, grassroots team committed to social justice and a democratic process; a strong sense of teamwork, growth, and transparency

● Familiar with the Microsoft Office suite of products on a Mac based platform, Salesforce, Constant Contact, and WordPress

● Bilingual in Spanish or Asian language such as Mandarin, Vietnamese or Tagalog is a plus

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

● Executive Director reports to the Oasis For Girls Advisory Board and is an employee of the Tides Center. The ED manages and receives counsel from an Advisory Board, and supervises three staff members: a Development Director, Program Director, and Administrative Assistant.

● Working knowledge of and established relationships with Bay Area funders, youth-serving organizations and women’s networking groups highly desirable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee is required to sit for extended periods of time and work on a computer. The position also requires extended phone conversations. Employee must be able to stoop, reach, grasp, lift, and carry objects up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The organization is located in an urban area with high foot traffic. The employee will be required to manage work with interruptions from phone, visitors, and clients. Some local travel required.

COMPENSATION

The salary for this position is consistent with that of small grassroots non-profit organizations, and commensurate with relevant experience and expertise. Oasis offers a robust and competitive benefits package including full health coverage, medical, dental, vision, a 403(b) retirement plan, and 6 weeks PTO. This is a full-time, exempt position.

The Organization

NCFP staff is mission driven, sets ambitious goals, and shares a culture of trust, respect and honesty.

NCFP is open to diverse views and new ideas, and values open communication. Together we meet high standards of excellence in our work.

NCFP is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of NCFP to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Overview

The National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) is seeking a Program Associate to join its dynamic team. This role provides the opportunity to influence the largest and most diverse sector of philanthropic giving and to support philanthropic families and those who work with them. The Program Associate should work collegially with NCFP staff to advance the goals of the organization as a whole.

The Program Associate performs a wide variety of duties in support NCFP’s programmatic objectives. Responsibilities require strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent written and oral communication skills.

This position, reporting to the Vice President of Programs, will play a lead role in the following initiatives and activities:

· Developing quarterly webinars and new programmatic initiatives for philanthropic advisors, philanthropic families, and practitioners in the field of family philanthropy.

· Developing multi-media presentations (Prezi, video, podcasts, slideshows, blog content) that complement and reinforce new and ongoing NCFP programs

· Analyzing website usage data and developing useful assessments of NCFP programs

· Tracking programmatic grant deliverables and assisting with grant reporting.

· Manage regional partnerships, including executing regional Trends in Family Philanthropy surveys and potential events.

· Staffing advisory committees to support the programmatic work of NCFP, including a Next Gen Voices Advisory Committee and a Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Transparency Advisory Committee

This position will play a support role to the Program Coordinator in the following initiatives and activities:

· Serve as assistant editor for the Family Giving News e-newsletter

· Identify new voices for NCFP programs, particularly for the National Forum on Family Philanthropy, Trustee Education Institute, and monthly Family Philanthropy Webinars

· Responding to requests for information from NCFP Friends, subscribers, and prospects

· Attend relevant conferences, seminars, and webinars on behalf of NCFP

The Organization

The National Association of Black Journalists (“NABJ”) is an organization comprised of journalists, media-related professionals, journalism educators and students that provides quality programs and services to its members, as well as advocates on behalf of black journalists worldwide. NABJ was founded more than 40 years ago by a group of African-American journalists who had experienced barriers in their careers and were looking for ways to overcome those barriers. Believing there was strength in numbers, these journalists banded together to effect change through advocacy, networking, fostering professionalism and striving to increase the number of African-American professionals involved in management and entrepreneurship in the field of journalism. Since then, the organization has grown and is increasingly recognized as a leading voice in the black community and an important fixture in journalism, as well as a critical partner for its members in terms of personal growth and professional development and exposure.

Headquartered on the campus of the University of Maryland-College Park, NABJ is committed to strengthening ties among black journalists and expanding job opportunities. NABJ advocates for fairness in the workplace as well as for increasing the number of black journalists in top management positions. NABJ encourages and honors outstanding achievements by black journalists particularly in providing a balanced view of the black community and society at large. NABJ has programs for high school students to encourage their participation in the journalism field and provides scholarships and internships to both high school and college students nationwide, as well as fellowships for professionals. NABJ strives to bring information and knowledge to the public about the work that these journalists do.

NABJ is seeking to identify its next Executive Director who can build on its current accomplishments and lead the organization with vision and inspired leadership to take NABJ to the next level of growth and sustainability.

Position Overview

The Executive Director will be a dynamic leader with the power and presence to advocate successfully and passionately on behalf of NABJ in the public and private sectors. The position of Executive Director is a critical, visible leadership position requiring strong management experience, demonstrated fundraising ability and fiscal responsibility, and a successful track record of working with or for government, quasi-public agencies, membership and advocacy organizations, and other nonprofit organizations. The ideal candidate must be highly intelligent and a self-starter who is committed to NABJ’s core mission. He or she must understand the journalism community, be able to manage people and processes, and demonstrate significant accomplishments and past successes. This person must be a strategic thinker and planner, a problem solver and able to respond to crises quickly and effectively. He or she must work closely with the board and staff in an open, honest fashion that promotes inclusiveness, cooperation and teamwork. In addition, he or she will be diplomatic, of the highest integrity and possess sound judgment.

Specific Responsibilities:
• Maintain NABJ’s position at the forefront of journalism; with the president, serve as the public face and spokesperson of NABJ, representing the organization externally to industry and community leaders, donors, government representatives and the national community
• Plan and execute strategies to improve NABJ’s short-term and long-term financial stability; assess current financial practices and recommend necessary changes in financial infrastructure
• Manage finances, budgets, processes and procedures; review finances for board reports and monitor for needed adjustments
• Manage day-to-day operations of NABJ supervising all components of NABJ offices; analyze office operations and recommend and execute necessary infrastructure and operational changes to improve efficiencies and customer service
• Direct overall fundraising efforts including, but not limited to, the annual convention
• Oversee planning and implementation of the convention, including identifying resource requirements and assisting in researching funding sources where appropriate
• Monitor, deny or approve convention expenses in collaboration with finance director
• Research, analyze and recommend to the board cities for subsequent conventions
• Collaborate with development staff/team regarding ongoing individual partnerships/sponsorship negotiations
• Ensure required foundation grant reports are completed in a timely and appropriate manner
• Oversee ongoing renegotiation of contracts with vendors to achieve cost savings for the organization and/or to provide additional needed services; create RFP’s for potential vendors and consultants
• Execute strategic plan and development of annual report; monitor, adjust and report on metrics and execution of strategies
• Engage with NABJ’s legal and financial consultants and contractors
• Work closely with various committees regarding programming initiatives
• Build an effective working relationship with the board, maintaining regular communications and providing accurate and timely reporting to the board regarding activities, outcome metrics, finances and development. Alert board regarding personnel issues and recommend plan of action
• Maintain a working relationship with other professional journalism groups, related professions and academia to enhance the further growth of NABJ
• Perform all other duties as may be directed from time to time by the NABJ President

Qualifications:
The successful candidate must believe in and be committed to the mission and core values of NABJ. Additional attributes include:
• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree a plus
• Minimum of 10 years of nonprofit management and/or applicable executive management experience on both a strategic and day-to-day level preferred
• Knowledge and familiarity of the issues surrounding journalists industry-wide
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; strategic thinker, effective, confident
• Accomplished fundraiser at ease in the role of seeking and asking for individual and major gifts and grants; adept at developing institutional partnerships to advance the mission
• Hands-on management style with the ability to address and solve problems or issues as they arise
• An energetic leader with management and team-building skills, including the ability to create change, motivate, align effort and set goals in order to create a strong sense of common purpose
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to focus, prioritize and implement
• Entrepreneurial in spirit and able to find innovative ways to grow an organization
• Experience in sound management of the finances of an organization of similar capacity and complexity

The National Association of Black Journalists is an affirmative action employer.
For more information about NABJ, please visit their website at www.nabj.org

The Organization

TCC Group is a mission-driven strategy consulting firm committed to helping diverse social actors strengthen and scale their work. We are committed to addressing complex social problems by heightening our clients’ understanding of their collaborative role in society. A Certified B Corporation founded in 1980, we partner with foundations, nonprofits, and corporate responsibility programs of all shapes and sizes. We provide an array of services that span strategic planning and program development, foundation and grants management, landscape research and organizational assessment, evaluation and organizational learning, and capacity building.

TCC Group’s staff of 30 professionals are incisive strategists, critical thinkers, and facilitative leaders.

We typically work in teams of consultants that are assembled to reflect our client’s consulting needs and our staff’s areas of expertise. Our consultants bring years of practical experience and leadership with foundations and nonprofit organizations; most typically have at least a Master’s degree as well. We work with organizations of various lifecycle stages, across a broad range of issues, including youth and education, civic capacity, policy and advocacy, environment, health and human services, arts and culture, immigration reform, criminal justice, gender, and human rights. As strategy consultants, our fundamental role is to guide clients in doing more impactful work by helping them make informed decisions and manage their work effectively and efficiently in order to support lasting change. Our work typically engages our foundation clients as active participants and collaborators.

Position Overview

TCC is currently seeking an exceptional and versatile full-time Senior Consultant to join the firm’s Philanthropy Team. We work with a broad range of philanthropic entities, including private, family, and community foundations, helping them address fundamental questions about their mission, vision, impact, programs and operations. We support funders in developing and strengthening a broad diversity of strategies to advance their agenda and to achieve a more just and equitable world.

The Senior Consultant will lead, manage, and/or advise projects in strategic planning, grantmaking strategy development, foundation learning and capacity building, funder collaboration, and family foundation management. Beyond direct client work, the Senior Consultant will contribute to TCC Group’s thought leadership and sector service through means such as producing published articles, presenting at conferences and webinars, and serving on philanthropy sector leadership bodies. The Senior Consultant will also partner with the Director of Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships in identifying new client prospects and in cultivating, supporting, and sustaining foundation client relationships.

Deep knowledge of the philanthropic sector is a must; prior experience as a grantmaker (in an independent, family, community, or public foundation context) is strongly desired. We are looking for someone with exceptional research and communication skills (both written and verbal); demonstrated capacity to analyze complex organizational and social problems and to present research information clearly and crisply; expertise in group facilitation, including a track record of enabling executive-level decision-making; and a history of success in stewarding productive client relationships and managing in-house staff. The successful candidate will possess a very high degree of social and emotional intelligence, a sense of humor, and a commitment to respectful collaboration. This individual will be self-directed, work well in team settings with diverse staff and institutional partners, and (very importantly) be able to produce and deliver very high quality products while juggling multiple client engagements simultaneously. The position requires someone who is stimulated by working within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships, this position includes the following responsibilities:

Strategy and Governance Advising

·Assessing organizational and/or portfolio strengths and challenges

·Conducting landscape analyses in funded areas, or areas of future interest, to identify strategic opportunities, challenges, and prospects for building multi-party partnerships and funder alignment

·Developing effective grantmaking approaches and complementary resource investments

·Assessing the institutional capacity of foundation clients and guiding their approach to improve and strengthen institutional systems and governance

Research

·Designing and executing a research agenda to inform strategy planning

·Collecting and analyzing data through strategies including interviews, focus groups, surveys, secondary data, and review of client organizational materials, published research studies, and other qualitative and quantitative sources

·Leading and actively participating in team meetings to discuss and develop findings and recommendations

·Developing written reports and presentations summarizing analysis and recommendations

Facilitation and Presentation

·Planning and facilitating meetings and retreats with boards, leadership staff, and other key stakeholders

·Fostering learning, shared consensus, and collective decision-making on strategic and operational issues

·Overseeing and/or preparing written materials and presentations for clients

Thought Leadership

·Individually and in teams, authoring articles, blogs, e-letters, and other written materials reflecting practical wisdom gleaned from philanthropic sector engagements

·Presenting at philanthropy sector conferences, webinars, and other peer forums

Business Development

·Developing and implementing marketing strategies to attract new mission-driven work to TCC

·Identifying prospective foundation clients and networking with funders in various sector settings

·Overseeing and/or preparing approach and materials for meetings with prospective clients

·Drafting proposals, including proposed budgets and workplans

Foundation Management

·Support in overseeing, managing, and/or building TCC Group’s foundation management practice, including:

o identifying prospective family foundation clients

o conducting due diligence on grantees of foundation management clients

o researching and/or advising on portfolio growth and grantee diversification

o stewarding grantee relationships

o overseeing and/or strengthening foundation management routine processes and systems

Client Relations

·Building and sustaining productive client relations, including email and telephone communication, and in-person meetings

Desired Skills/Background

Education:

·Advanced degree (MA or PhD) in a relevant field.

Experience

·A minimum of eight years of relevant work experience in the philanthropic sector, consulting experience

·Experience working in diverse communities and across social, economic and cultural differences

·Record of publication in peer review journals, blogs, e-letters, or other media outlets

·Supervisory experience

Strongly preferred:

·At least two years of grantmaking or grants management experience

·Previous consulting experience

Qualifications

·Social and emotional intelligence: ability to work well in diverse teams; make quick and productive connection with diverse organizational clients; “read the temperature” of a room through skilled facilitation, enabling consensus; and remain calm, productive, and upbeat in a high pressured, fast paced, constantly changing environment. Commitment to personal and professional growth; intellectual curiosity, creativity, and desire professional challenge

·Communication and presentation skills (verbal and written): ability to present complex concepts, findings and recommendations in succinct, salient and readable prose (memos, reports, published articles, etc.); and be able to articulately communicate information of a complex and/or sensitive nature in person and through various media.

·Analytical skills: ability to tackle large and complex problems in topical areas of interest by parsing out issues, weighing pros and cons, identifying common themes and patterns, and developing recommendations for consideration.

·Interpersonal relational skills: ability to interpret and work productively within diverse organizational cultures, enabling strong rapport and productive consensus among boards and leadership staff.

·Management skills: ability to seamlessly juggle multiple projects simultaneously, providing different roles and services, addressing different topical areas, supervising and/or contributing to team work, managing work flow, and ensuring that high quality materials are delivered on time

·Temperament: Congenial, collaborative, respectful, self-reflective, high degree of integrity, strong work ethic, sense of humor.

Salary

Commensurate with experience; competitive benefits package.

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.

Position Overview

The Loyal Donor Program is seeking an energetic and dedicated professional to serve as Loyal Donor Officer in Central, Southwest, or North Florida. 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 have exceptional attention to detail. The Loyal Donor Officer will apply knowledge of our local, regional, and global conservation projects to a 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 candidates 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.

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.

We have 6 positions open and the positions will be based in the

• New Haven, CT (Job#45537 – Deadline for application July is 17)
• St. Louis, Missouri (Job#45531 – Deadline for application is July 7)
• Dublin, Ohio (Job#45518 – Deadline for application is July 7)
• Orlando, FL or negotiable in Central, Southwest, or North Florida (Job#45515 – Deadline for application is July 6)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, or negotiable in Southeast Florida (Job#45516 – Deadline for application is July 6)
• Chicago, Illinois (Job#45516 – Deadline for application is July 5)

The Organization

The McKnight Foundation, a Minnesota-based family foundation, seeks to improve the quality of life for present and future generations. Program interests include regional economic and community development, Minnesota’s arts and artists, early literacy, youth development, Midwest climate and energy, Mississippi River water quality, neuroscience research, international crop research, and rural livelihoods.

Founded in 1953 and independently endowed by William and Maude McKnight, the Foundation had assets of approximately $2.2 billion and granted about $87 million in 2016. For more information, visit www.mcknight.org.

Designated as a Great Place to Work® for its high-trust, high-performance workplace culture, 100% of McKnight employees say they’re proud to work here. Employees love our mission and the chance to take on meaningful, creative work alongside caring, talented colleagues in a beautiful location with great benefits. In addition, McKnight has been recognized as one of the nation’s best workplaces for women and one of the nation’s best small workplaces.

Position Overview

Position Purpose:

The Reception and Facilities Director is responsible for directing the facility, reception desk, and guest meetings and events functions of the Foundation. This position frequently oversees complex facilities projects. This position works with the VP of Operations to develop systems and practices and manage resources to work toward the Foundation’s mission in a manner consistent with its values and strategic framework.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage the facility, reception, and meetings and events functions of the Foundation.
  • Maintain a safe and functional facility for staff, board members, Suite 602 partners, and guests.
  • Plan and manage replacement, maintenance, and construction projects with the VP of Operations and owner’s representative.
  • Evaluate the quality, timeliness, and cost effectiveness of vendors and contractors.
  • Write, adapt, and implement operational policies, procedures, and other documentation.
  • Provide capitalized asset documentation to the finance team.
  • Develop and manage the facilities budget including fixed assets, furniture, equipment, supplies, and maintenance.
  • Maintain the Emergency Action Plan and related systems and procedures.

• Provide leadership and supervision of the reception and facilities team.
  • Directly supervise the meeting, event, and administrative assistant; reception and facilities associate; receptionist; and part-time receptionist.
  • Establish individual and team goals, priorities, and performance standards.
  • Provide day-to-day and collegial support and informal and formal feedback, including annual performance evaluations.
  • Foster an understanding of how the team’s work participates in the broader work of the operations team and Foundation.

• Oversee and manage partner usage of Suite 602.
  • Prepare license agreements, secure required documentation from new partners, and provide orientations to Suite 602.
  • Respond to functional needs and concerns of 602 partners.
  • Develop and implement policies and protocols to satisfy operational and legal requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively across organizational functions.
• Ability to gain trust and influence across the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively both interpersonally and in group presentations.
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity to consistently accomplish objectives.
• Skill in problem solving and analysis to identify key issues and find solutions.
• Ability to effectively develop and implement systems and procedures.
• Ability to anticipate future scenarios and develop strategies to address them.
• Skills in project and vendor management.
• Skill in developing and managing budgets.
• Ability to prepare clearly written summaries and analysis.
• Ability to handle a heavy workload, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Experience in SharePoint site ownership and database development.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Required Education and Experience:

In addition to the above knowledge, skills, and abilities requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will also possess a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of seven years related full-time professional experience including at least four years of experience managing a complex facilities function and three years of supervisory experience or combination of equivalent experience and training.

Experience managing complex facilities projects including relocation, remodeling and purchasing or leasing space is highly desirable.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Regular lifting and pushing furniture, equipment, and supplies up to 50 pounds is required.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, and crawling in order to access supplies and equipment is required.
• Occasional evenings and weekends are required.
• Limited travel may be required.

The Organization

The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) works to turn environmental values into national priorities. To secure the environmental future of our planet, LCV’s mission is to advocate for sound environmental policies, to elect pro-environment candidates who will adopt and implement such policies, to hold our elected leaders accountable and to provide our state affiliates with the resources and tools to accomplish and sustain their mission.

LCV’s work to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social and environmental justice. Engaging communities of color among other key constituencies for the environment is an organizational priority. Within the organization, we aim to create a workplace culture and policies and practices that demonstrate how we value equity and inclusion.

Position Overview

LCV is looking for a Director of Development Partnerships to join our fundraising efforts and help us meet our ambitious revenue and program goals. The LCV Development Department engages major donors for the LCV family of organizations including LCV, LCV Action Fund, LCV Victory Fund, and LCV Education Fund and raises money for political candidates through LCV Action Fund’s GiveGreen bundling program.

The Director of Development Partnerships will join an extremely skilled, hard-working and growing development team, building the organization’s budget, power, and effectiveness. This position is responsible for raising funds from individual and small foundation donors at four-, five-, and six-figure levels. This includes strategically identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors. The Director of Development Partnerships will be assigned a region to cover and will support their own work as well as the development work of our President and key senior staff and board members within their assigned region. The Director of Development Partnership also works closely with our state LCV partners to raise funds as part of a collaborative fundraising structure. This position will report to the Senior Director of Development Partnerships.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a portfolio of up to 200 current, lapsed and prospective donors, deepening relationships in person, over the phone, and in writing.
• Meet with donors and prospects nationally. It is expected that the Director of Development Partnerships will hold approximately 120 meetings annually with prospective donors. Many of these will be in conjunction with our state LCV partners.
• Develop and support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for LCV’s president and other key staff and board members.
• Recruit donors and prospects to a variety of LCV fundraising and cultivation events
• Contribute to organizational and department efforts to infuse racial justice and equity into all aspects of our work, including our fundraising
• Write persuasive and personalized emails, letters and proposals to donors and prospects including in-depth descriptions of LCVs programs and role.
• Participate in high-level planning for LCV to help set both fundraising and programmatic goals.
• Work collaboratively with development, communications, and program staff, along with state LCV partners, to develop compelling materials and talking points to maximize fundraising results.
• Engage donors as advocates by recruiting them to join calls and meetings and encouraging their own lobbying on particular issues.
• Ensure donor portfolio records are current with all necessary and pertinent information, and input contacts and actions into database in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Work Experience: 4+ years of experience in fundraising or organizing, including a successful track record of closing gifts.
  
  
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivation, strong judgment, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be creative, proactive, disciplined, and able to think strategically. An active and curious listener with a knack for building relationships and the ability to speak with authority as an organizational representative. Well organized and detail-oriented. Experience writing persuasive materials. Knowledge of donor databases and Salesforce experience would be a plus.

• Capabilities: Willingness to travel. Domestic travel is required with approximately 25-30% of working days on the road. Motivated to meet goals, produce results, and exceed expectations, and enthusiastic about accountability. Politically savvy with an eagerness for continued learning. Passionate about protecting the environment. Professional, honest, and trustworthy; capable of handling confidential information with the utmost discretion. Optimism and a proven interest in politics and meaningful social change.

• Cultural Competence: Shares LCVs commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture.

• Work Conditions: Must be willing and able to work occasional overtime as needed. Preference given to candidates who are based in the DC area and can work out of the LCV DC office.

The Organization

The Wilderness Society (TWS) is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to protect wilderness and inspire Americans to care for our wild places. We believe public lands belong to and should benefit all of us. We strive to ensure our organization and work embodies the cultures and perspectives of people and communities across our nation, and connects and inspires people to care about the outdoors.

Position Overview

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative functions to ensure efficient operation of the department, including communication distribution, calendar maintenance, supply inventory, and other administrative tasks. Provide daily support services for VP including some IT support, copying, correspondence, overnight delivery, etc.
• In VP’s absence, answer and direct VP’s telephone calls; handle inquiries and direct calls to voicemail or appropriate staff. Meet with VP weekly to discuss projects and priorities.
• Manage VP Philanthropy and Eastern Regional Philanthropy Officer’s travel and other expenses: make travel and hotel reservations, produce itineraries, prepare and submit expense reports and check requests.
• Provide assistance to the VP, Philanthropy and Eastern Regional Philanthropy Officer in the planning, preparation, scheduling, and follow-up of donor visits, solicitations, and special events, including direct contact with existing and prospective major donors.
• Establish schedules, timelines, and budgets for visits and events; coordinate with program staff and Eastern Philanthropy Officer; assemble printed materials; plan and oversee logistics; track expenses.
• Assist VP Philanthropy and Eastern Regional Philanthropy Officer on special projects, research requests, and various development/fundraising activities involving Governing Council, President’s Circle, donors, consultants, and field staff.
• Provide support, in coordination with the Stewardship department, in the production and dissemination of personalized reports and correspondence for donors and prospects, including: funding proposals and update reports on specific donor funded projects or programs, and personal letters.
• As needed, edit, proofread, or draft funding requests as needed for VP Philanthropy and Eastern Philanthropy Officer.
• Update development gift reports; enter data, such as contact reports and other donor correspondence into Team Approach; and ensure that the campaign and major donor paper files are up to date for VP Philanthropy and Eastern Philanthropy Officer.
• Oversee grant agreement administration (saving docs, recording deadlines in the database, managing Grant Agreement Memos for use with Foundations and Finance, and entering interactions into database).
• As time allows, assist philanthropy team members in maintaining database of record, including entering interactions and maintaining and updating donor records.
• Provide support to the planned giving, and foundations teams as needed.
• Assist VP, Philanthropy and Sr. Philanthropy team members in the recruitment, training, and orientation of new staff and temporary employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience providing administrative support in a philanthropy department environment. Working knowledge nonprofits is a plus.
• Demonstrated success providing administrative support to multiple people.
• Excellent writing and editorial skills. Ability to compose and edit a variety of correspondence. Excellent attention to detail and quality control on all documents produced.
• Track record working successfully in teams representing a rich mix of talent, backgrounds, and perspectives—across race and gender.
• Strong customer service mindset. This position requires rapid response and follow-through in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while maintaining a positive, solution-orientated attitude.
• Outstanding attention to detail is of utmost importance in all aspects and tasks of this position.
• Strong initiative, motivation, and follow through required. Must be able to anticipate the needs of those this position supports and react accordingly in a timely manner.
• Excellent problem solving skills required. The successful candidate enjoys seeking out sources of problems, considering creative alternatives, engaging in resolving issues, and is willing to implement his/her own solutions within the bounds of authority.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required. Ability to communicate and work effectively with internal and external constituents at all levels of authority. Ability to tailor messages and communication style to the audience.
• Integrity, diplomacy, and tact. The ability to manage information that is highly confidential in nature and sound judgment to know how and when to share this information appropriately.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple demands and deadlines from multiple sources. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and handle a large volume of work.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with donor database systems, Team Approach preferred.
• Highly resourceful team player with an ability to work independently.
• Reliable and dependable.