Hybrid – Washington, D.C.

Vice President of Development, The Home Builders Institute

The Organization – The Home Builders Institute

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with The Home Builders Institute in the search for a Vice President of Development.

The Home Builders Institute is the nation’s leading provider of trade skills training in residential construction. It provides pre-apprenticeship training, certification programs, and job placement services to secondary school students, veterans and transitioning military personnel, displaced workers, and at risk and justice-involved youth and adults. HBI trains in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, building construction technology, HVAC, landscaping, masonry, and solar installation. The nonprofit organization collaborates with public, private, and nonprofit partners dedicated to workforce development. With them, HBI attracts and certifies new students through a combination of hands-on training, innovation, and technology to build an emerging generation of skilled construction workers. HBI works with 270 partner organizations in 48 states and Puerto Rico to offer 625 programs. There are nearly 11,000 active students involved with HBI programs today, and 165,000 graduates since 1974. HBI is building the next generation of skilled tradespeople and HBI graduates are transforming their communities and building America’s homes.

For more than 50 years, HBI has been training and educating America’s home construction workforce. HBI was founded by the National Association of Home Builders and was primarily funded by the U.S. Department of Labor to create free pre-apprenticeship training programs for different communities to learn homebuilding skills. Over the years HBI has continued to build out its program offerings and expand its footprint in the construction industry. From innovative initiatives to strategic partnerships, HBI remains committed to building careers and changing lives.

Position Overview

Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President of Development will serve in the pivotal role of primary fundraiser for The Home Builders Institute (HBI). In collaboration with the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President will foster meaningful connections and drive organizational strategy to cultivate essential partnerships with contributors and funders. In addition to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the  Vice President will work strategically and in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team, team members across the organization, and HBI stakeholders to identify, engage, and partner with individuals, families, corporate entities, and foundations to build a diverse stream of  philanthropic funding that expands the number of students served, attracts and retains the best instructors in the construction field, and increases the geographic footprint, depth, and breadth of HBI programs and The Academies. The Vice President will oversee the entire fundraising lifecycle, from concept inception to successful execution, while providing critical fundraising insights to shape organizational decisions. The Vice President will focus on the expansion of a diverse pipeline of both unrestricted and programmatic revenue, with an unwavering growth-oriented mindset. The Vice President will manage a portfolio of priority donors and prospects, including the creation of donor strategies, timelines, and funding projections. The Vice President will oversee the development team and operations including an initial strategy of hiring fundraising staff and raising funds for the Academies in Charlotte, Denver, Houston, New Orleans, Orlando, Phoenix, and Sacramento. This is a hybrid position. The Vice President of Development is expected to be in the national office in Washington, D.C. three days a week.

The Vice President of Development will be an engaging, resilient, mindful, strategic, inspirational, and persuasive leader with the confidence and motivation needed to serve the mission, students, and community of HBI with integrity and the highest ethical standards. A bachelor’s degree with at least ten years of experience leading a development function at a nonprofit organization with national impact is preferred for this role. The Home Builders Institute will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute meaningfully to HBI, you are encouraged to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of The Home Builders Institute as well as the responsibilities and qualifications stated in the prospectus.

The salary range for this position is $180,000 to $210,000 annually.

How to Apply

The Home Builders Institute is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Michael Carver at michaelcarver@aspenleadershipgroup.com.

To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1405.

Remote

Director, CSR Learning Programs, Association of Corporate Citizenship (ACCP)

The Organization – Association of Corporate Citizenship (ACCP)

ACCP is an inclusive member-driven community of CSR & ESG professionals from 250+ purpose-driven companies. We advance the practice of corporate social impact by fostering a vibrant peer network, providing practical guidance, and offering real-world solutions that drive change in companies and communities. If you are looking to make a difference in the world and work with a small and dynamic team, join us at ACCP!

Position Overview

The Director, CSR Learning Programs is a subject-matter expert who leads key education programs, represents ACCP externally, and supports the content needs of our members. The individual brings knowledge of corporate social impact to ACCP and stays abreast of relevant trends and topics of interest to the field. To drive our strategic pillar of advancing CSR knowledge and practice, this position oversees ACCP’s Annual Conference, develops strategy and content for a portfolio of learning programs, supports annual content priorities, and builds/implements customized training. The position has one direct report and travels ~5-8 times per year. ACCP cares deeply about racial equity and justice and expects the Director, CSR Learning Programs to incorporate this into all facets of their work.

Projects that the candidate would tackle within the first six months could include:

  • Facilitate sessions and assist speakers with final preparation before ACCP’s Annual Conference in September, including any final content curation needs (role will eventually lead and manage Conference in future).
  • Serve as the manager/supervisor to ACCP’s Events Coordinator who leads registration and logistics for all events, including Conference.
  • Finalize strategy and learning objectives while securing speakers and outlining panels for the Impact Measurement Summit, taking place in December.
  • Serve as Expert for ACCP Assist by responding to elevated questions, research and benchmarking requests that need a higher level of expertise.
  • Oversee ACCP’s new customized training program and deliver content, while supporting the CEO and other leaders in preparing content for external delivery.
  • Consult and contribute to CSR-related content development in ACCP’s Career Development portfolio (including two new programs in development in 2024).
  • Help develop annual content priorities and the annual content calendar for 2025, in partnership with the VP, Content and Learning.
  • Supports the ACCP Program Committee.

 A detailed job description will be shared with candidates during the hiring process.

The candidate we are seeking…

  • 8-10 years of experience in or exposure to the CSR field (CSR, ESG, Nonprofit experience, Social Impact work, Public Affairs, etc.), or a combination of experience and related education. Minimum of 5 years inside a corporation focused on social impact preferred.
  • Leadership: Ability to motivate teams, peers, and colleagues to achieve shared goals with or without direct management oversight. Data-based decision-making skills and confidence to take responsibility for results.
  • Creative and Strategic Thinking: Understands complex concepts related to community impact and influencing change; ability to simplify and explain these concepts to a broad audience of stakeholders. Makes connections between ideas, amongst people, and from concepts to actions that drive work forward. Ability to assess and act on data from various sources.
  • Customer Service and Relationship Building: Strong relationship-building and empathy skills, able to work well with internal and external stakeholders, learn the unique experience of CSR professionals, and help guide their progress.
  • Public Speaking: Able to capture the attention of an audience of interested stakeholders. Can confidently articulate information and messages to a large audience, share the stage with other panelists, and think quickly to respond to questions or challenges from the audience.  Skilled facilitator of group discussions who can create an environment of mutual learning by encouraging contributions from attendees.
  • Program Design: Experience with program design including building timelines, identifying and managing to key milestones, moving from strategy to implementation, managing budget, and creating learning outcomes.
  • Written Communication: Comfortable and skilled communicator in a variety of formats, including experience writing. Proven writing skills using clear, concise language with the ability to eliminate jargon, careful editing, and proofreading.
  • Influence and Adaptability: Independent performer who demonstrates ownership of projects, anticipates needs, delegates work as appropriate, and can manage multiple programs and priorities. Manages across and up without positional authority. Proven problem-solving skills, able to quickly respond to changing needs.
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom Webinar and Zoom Meeting. Salesforce, Nimble, Higher Logic, Association Management System, and/or Event Registration System experience a plus.
  • Values diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.  Demonstrates respect and appreciation for colleagues and stakeholders with diverse demographic and cultural backgrounds and practices.Compensation Range: $90k-100k annually, based on skills and experience.

How to Apply

Apply on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3888069506 

Durham, NC

Development Coordinator, E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation

The Organization – E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation

The E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation’s (EOWBF’s) mission is to reimagine how we care for our planet. We believe that by enhancing our public understanding of biodiversity, we can foster a culture of stewardship in which people are inspired to conserve and protect the natural world. The Foundation is shaped by the inspiration and guidance of Edward O. Wilson, one of the leading scientists and thought leaders of our time. A two-time Pulitzer Prize winning author and widely renowned biologist, E.O. Wilson is recognized as a visionary environmentalist whose work speaks to the urgent need for broader research and deeper understanding of our biodiverse planet in order to protect key species and avoid unintended destruction of the ecosystems that sustain our lives.

Position Overview

The Development Coordinator will report to the Director of Development Operations and will support the Development team, with emphasis on fundraising operations. This is a hybrid position based out of the American Tobacco Campus office of the Foundation in Durham, NC, with an expectation of 3 or more days a week in the office, with some flexibility as to actual schedule.

We are seeking an individual who has excellent attention to detail, thrives on keeping processes and systems running smoothly, and enjoys close collaboration in support of a high-functioning team. A thorough understanding or capacity to quickly gain advanced knowledge of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge NXT constituent relationship management system is key, as is the ability to produce donor mailings, both for traditional mailing and electronic appeals, in a professional manner. Experience in non-profit or higher education settings is preferred.

There is an opportunity, based on the aptitude and interest of the successful candidate, to help shape certain aspects of the role, including event support, prospect research, and other areas that are currently under-supported. We are looking for an individual who will embrace the importance of administrative tasks in support of fundraising and enable an excellent donor experience but who may also be interested in developing professionally in new ways.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serve as primary database manager.

2. Provide production support for fall and spring appeal mailings, both traditional mailings as well as email appeals via Blackbaud.

3. Produce accurate and timely giving and campaign reports.

4. Manage gift processing and donor acknowledgements, from depositing checks to entering gifts in the database, to producing and mailing acknowledgements to fulfilling premiums.

5. Maintain fundraising supplies—e.g. letterhead, giving reply forms, merchandise for premiums.

6. Provide general support as needed to Director of Development Operations, Vice President of Development, Donor Communications Specialist and other staff and volunteer leaders interfacing on development.

7. Provide prospect research support—e.g., monitor Google alerts on key donors and prospects; maintain subscriptions to key outlets for philanthropy news.

8. Support limited suite of special fundraising events.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

● 1-3 years of support experience in a non-profit major gifts fundraising setting

● Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT is strongly preferred.

● Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing and interact professionally with philanthropists and volunteer leadership.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

● Service ethos and desire to make a difference.

● Integrity, a positive and energetic demeanor, and a joyful orientation toward doing good work together as part of a team.

● Ability to travel on occasion.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter by April 19 responding to the experience and qualifications being sought to Raymond Farrow, rfarrow@eowilsonfoundation.org. Refer to Development Coordinator in subject line. Interviews will be held the weeks of April 29 and May 6, with desired start date for position during the second half of May.

Remote, Sacramento, CA

Business Development Director, Veloz

The Organization – Veloz

Veloz believes that the future of transportation is electric for all. We envision a world in which vehicles are electric and where all people, corporations and agencies can confidently choose electric, knowing the energy that powers these vehicles is carbon free.

Veloz was created to overcome three critical barriers to electric vehicle (EV) uptake — upfront cost, charging infrastructure and public awareness. Our unique public-private 501 (c)(3) nonprofit drives toward 100% zero-emission vehicles through strategic communications, unprecedented collaborations and purposeful convening. We are the power behind the nation’s largest and most provocative multi-stakeholder public awareness and education campaign for electric vehicles aimed at changing the conversation around EVs, the architect of events and programming that build the movement for transportation electrification in California and across the nation and the organization bringing together high-powered, diverse board and members from the public and private sectors.

As a membership-based organization, Veloz has a rich history of unleashing the power of California consumers through signature education initiatives like Electric For All. Veloz is growing and we recently announced our nationwide expansion efforts alongside a newly developed strategic plan. With our cross-sector members and partners, we have the power to transform how California — and now the nation — moves, ensuring better public health outcomes, a stronger and more just economy and a cleaner and more sustainable climate for all communities.

Position Overview

The Business Development Director is part of a passionate and collaborative organization that is changing the conversation about EVs nationwide by sparking a virtuous cycle of consumer awareness and demand. Veloz plays a unique and important role in the national EV landscape, and now is the time to take our efforts to an exponentially more impactful level. This requires a clear and inspiring vision, sophisticated strategies, significant and sustained financial support and smart implementation.

Reporting to the Executive Director and partnering with the Veloz team and Board leadership, the Business Development Director plays a critical role in making the electric for all vision a reality by driving an ambitious revenue strategy. Veloz’s current budget ranges from $2.5M to $5M, depending upon the Electric For All campaign cycle, and our strategic plan sets a target of 20% annual growth in each of the next three years.

The candidate in this position will build upon an influential existing network of members, lead Veloz’s revenue generation efforts and annual member-focused industry events and build new funding partnerships with corporations, philanthropies and government. Finally, they will act as a thought leader for the organization, working alongside Veloz’s Executive Director, Board and members to accelerate the EV market nationwide.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $150,000 – $170,000, commensurate with experience. Veloz offers a generous and competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, a 401k plan, life insurance, employee assistance programs, a wellness program, a mobile phone/internet stipend for remote employees and many more. In addition, Veloz offers paid leave plans which include personal, sick and vacation time, along with 12 paid holidays. We are a remote-first workplace with an office in Sacramento, CA.

How to Apply

View job posting here: https://www.veloz.org/veloz-now-hiring-for-business-development-director/

Application Process

To apply, please send a cover letter answering the questions below and resume in a combined PDF file to jobs@veloz.org.

  1. What inspires you to spend your time and talent on climate, clean energy, or transportation electrification?
  2. Briefly share a sales effort or fundraising campaign you led that generated significant revenue to help an organization scale. What was the financial goal, and how did you prioritize partnership and mutual benefit? What did you learn from the effort that you would bring to Veloz?

This position is open until filled, with an initial application deadline of 5 p.m. Pacific Time on Monday, April 29, 2024. Candidate review and phone screens begin immediately and will be conducted throughout the search period.

New York, NY

Controller, Mellon Foundation

The Organization – Mellon Foundation

The Opportunity

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is a prominent philanthropic organization primarily dedicated to supporting higher education, arts and culture, and humanities research in the United States. It provides grants and funding to universities, museums, libraries, and other cultural institutions to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and advance scholarly research and public engagement in the arts and humanities. The foundation’s initiatives often focus on areas such as education, conservation, digital humanities, and social justice. Overall, its goal is to enrich and strengthen American society’s fabric through its education and culture investments.

In recent years, Mellon has expanded on these core principles by actively prioritizing social justice across all of its grant making. This strategic shift builds on its long history of advocating for and investing in expanded access to higher education, humanities, and the arts. The vision for Mellon’s future centers on justice in all that we do—rooted in the Foundation’s historic belief in the transformative power of the arts and humanities.

Position Overview

The Controller, reporting to Chief Financial Officer Sepi Sepasi, will play a key role in the organization’s financial management and reporting. This position oversees financial reporting, annual audits, accounting operations, investment accounting, grants accounting, procurement, accounts payable, travel management, and treasury. It is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely recording of financial transactions and providing strategic financial guidance to support decision-making processes.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years in a senior‐level finance or accounting position with deep experience in building a high-performing finance team and function, including strategic planning and execution, financial reporting, investment accounting, grants accounting, procurement, and other financial operations; will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills; will have a demonstrated track record of success in a role of analogous complexity in academia, government, or the private sector; and a commitment to the Foundation’s mission. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field and CPA or CMA certification are required.

The Mellon Foundation has retained Korn Ferry, a national executive recruiting firm, to assist with this search. All nominations, inquiries, and application materials should be submitted in confidence to Korn Ferry. Korn Ferry will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled.

How to Apply

Please direct all applications, nominations, and inquiries for the position to the search firm at the contact information below:

Please submit materials at: MellonController@KornFerry.com
Vickie Antolini, Senior Client Partner
Megan Maxwell, Senior Associate
Lindsay Conklin, Project Coordinator

Mellon Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation within the philanthropic sector. The estimated salary range for this role is $300,000 – 375,000. The amount of pay offered will be determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, unique skills, credentials or experience that is expected to impact the candidate’s contribution to the role. We will also consider market data as well as the Foundation’s internal pay equity framework. Mellon is an equal opportunity employer and offers a generous total reward package that provides base salary as well as a comprehensive benefits program, and an excellent working environment.

Raleigh, NC

Director of Partnerships and Communications, John Rex Endowment

The Organization – John Rex Endowment

About the John Rex Endowment 
In April 2000, the University of North Carolina Health Care System acquired Rex Healthcare, the system in Wake County that included Rex Hospital. Funds from that transaction were designated to advance the health and well-being of the residents of the area to further the original vision of John Rex. As a result, the John Rex Endowment was established as a private, grantmaking foundation.

After more than 24 years of advancing positive change for children, ongoing strategic racial equity work, and a deeper understanding of ways in which systemic racism impacts all children and families, the John Rex Endowment’s refreshed mission statement brings clarity to its identity, work, and aspirations: ​

The John Rex Endowment’s mission is to strengthen organizations that center racial equity and justice to improve the social emotional health of children living in Wake County.​ 

It is through this lens that the Endowment approaches its efforts to improve the well-being of children in Wake County. ​

The board and staff of the Endowment acknowledge the history of John Rex, who our organization is named after. John Rex’s wealth was built from the people he enslaved. Understanding this history, it’s our promise to help remove barriers so that all children and their families live to their full potential. We are intentional about supporting the social emotional health of Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and other People of Color (BILPOC) children and families and organizations that work to do the same.​

The Endowment’s commitment to the community extends beyond traditional grantmaking into strategic investing, leveraging the organization’s relationships to shape policy and disrupt inequitable systems. Governed by a 14-person Board of Directors and managed by a staff of 6 employees that oversee an annual charitable contributions budget of $4million and financial assets of $80 million, the Endowment recognizes that change starts from within. As such, we are committed to maintaining an internal culture and external partnerships in which racial equity is centered in norms, policies, and practices.

The Opportunity 
At John Rex Endowment, we strengthen organizations that center racial equity and justice to improve the social emotional health of Wake County children. We are embarking upon a bold, 20-year vision to co-create a resilient, equity-centered ecosystem that is better equipped to improve the social emotional health of children. To help us reach this vision, we are seeking a Director of Partnerships and Communications to become a critical part of our small but mighty team. This individual will work closely with Endowment leadership on both internal and external branding, messaging, and overall communications strategies.

We’re looking for a person who:

  • Is a strategic thinker, with the skills to develop and implement comprehensive communications and external affairs strategies
  • Has a deep understanding of and commitment to racial justice
  • Has experience leading communications strategy at a mission-driven organization
  • Collaborates effectively with diverse community partners
  • Can help expand our network by building new partnerships to improve child and family well-being

Responsibilities of the Role 
Reporting to the Vice President, the Director of Partnerships and Communications will:

Partnerships 

  • Develop, cultivate, and expand the Endowment’s relationships with potential and existing grant funded partners to identify grant, investment, and collaboration opportunities.
  • Actively seek ways for the Endowment to co-create funding and other initiatives with nonprofits and local and state governmental agencies to help strengthen the social-emotional health ecosystem.
  • Cultivate and nurture philanthropic partnerships and other collaborative initiatives that advance the Endowment’s mission and vision.
  • Represent the Endowment through nonprofit board service and/or local or state advisory committees.

Strategic Communications 

  • Lead marketing and public relations efforts to increase awareness of key focus areas including child well-being, advocacy, racial equity, and nonprofit capacity building.
  • Lead our day-to-day communications. This includes managing our:
    • Digital presence, including social media newsletter and website
    • Branding and design projects, ensuring a cohesive visual identity
    • Messaging, helping both establish and maintain an accessible voice
    • Thought leadership initiatives, including media relations and events
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive communications and external affairs strategy, including defining short- and long-term goals and objectives related to the Endowment’s vision, mission, and strategies in our roadmap.
  • Grow the Endowment’s social media audience of philanthropy stakeholders, press, and movement builders.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of communications strategies in support of the Endowment’s goals.
  • Ensure cross-collaboration between communications and other staff, ensuring that adequate support from communications is provided for priority projects.
  • Design, manage, and implement powerful digital and media campaigns that support our 20-year vision and organizational Strategic Plan, engaging existing and new partners through these activities.
  • Stay abreast of time-sensitive news cycle opportunities to advance the Endowment’s goals and amplify our voice and message.
  • Oversee the organization’s crisis communications plan, effectively guiding the Endowment through communication strategies to triage moments of crisis to mitigate reputational impact.
  • As needed, offer rapid response narratives and communication resources to our grantees, especially to proactively preempt or counter harmful attacks resulting from their prioritization or engagement with DEI initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate Profile 
The Director of Partnerships and Communications will bring myriad attributes, skills, and qualifications as outlined below:

  • An unwavering commitment to racial justice and equity, especially in the face of systemic and political pressure
  • A learning mindset with a commitment to continual growth
  • Leadership experience in a communications role with direct responsibility leading the development and implementation of an overall communications strategy
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to simplify complex concepts and make them accessible to a broad audience
  • A proven ability to foster relationships with external peers and partners in order to drive an organization’s work forward
  • The strategic skills to align communications and outreach efforts with an organization’s long-term vision and goals
  • Experience telling the stories of diverse communities, and working under the leadership of and collaborating with historically marginalized communities
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against deadlines while maintaining the flexibility necessary to adapt, respond, and meet the needs of the organization
  • A background in grantmaking and philanthropic communications is preferred
  • The ability to imagine and engage with partnership and collaboration strategies that are well-aligned with the Endowment’s strategic priorities

About the John Rex Endowment 
In April 2000, the University of North Carolina Health Care System acquired Rex Healthcare, the system in Wake County that included Rex Hospital. Funds from that transaction were designated to advance the health and well-being of the residents of the area to further the original vision of John Rex. As a result, the John Rex Endowment was established as a private, grantmaking foundation.

After more than 24 years of advancing positive change for children, ongoing strategic racial equity work, and a deeper understanding of ways in which systemic racism impacts all children and families, the John Rex Endowment’s refreshed mission statement brings clarity to its identity, work, and aspirations: ​

The John Rex Endowment’s mission is to strengthen organizations that center racial equity and justice to improve the social emotional health of children living in Wake County.​ 

It is through this lens that the Endowment approaches its efforts to improve the well-being of children in Wake County. ​

The board and staff of the Endowment acknowledge the history of John Rex, who our organization is named after. John Rex’s wealth was built from the people he enslaved. Understanding this history, it’s our promise to help remove barriers so that all children and their families live to their full potential. We are intentional about supporting the social emotional health of Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and other People of Color (BILPOC) children and families and organizations that work to do the same.​

The Endowment’s commitment to the community extends beyond traditional grantmaking into strategic investing, leveraging the organization’s relationships to shape policy and disrupt inequitable systems. Governed by a 14-person Board of Directors and managed by a staff of 6 employees that oversee an annual charitable contributions budget of $4million and financial assets of $80 million, the Endowment recognizes that change starts from within. As such, we are committed to maintaining an internal culture and external partnerships in which racial equity is centered in norms, policies, and practices.

Want to know more? Visit https://www.johnrexendowment.org/.

How to Apply 
To apply, click on the link to the Director of Partnerships and Communications – John Rex Endowment position profile at ArmstrongMcGuire.com/jobs. You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and professional references. Please provide all requested information to be considered. In case of any technical problems, contact talent@armstrongmcguire.com. No phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email. Due to integration issues, applications submitted through third-party sites such as Indeed and LinkedIn may not be received.

Salary is commensurate with the requirements of the position and ranges between $95K-$110K. The Endowment also offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, short and long-term disability insurance; pension and 403(b) retirement plans; accrued vacation and sick time; 11 paid holidays; and a charitable matching program.

The John Rex Endowment actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates. The Endowment is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Senior Director of Finance and Operations, Community Foundation of Broward

The Organization – Community Foundation of Broward

The Community Foundation of Broward provides community leadership, fosters bold philanthropy and builds permanent resources to tackle Broward’s biggest challenges — today and forever.

  • We partner with individuals, families and local organizations to create personalized charitable funds that fuel game-changing philanthropy.
  • As a grantmaking public charity, we provide leadership and resources to support solutions that make Broward a better place to call home.
  • Through the power of endowment, we build permanent resources for Broward to take care of itself today and forever.

Our mission is to transform Broward through focused leadership that fosters collaboration, builds endowment, advances equity and connects people who care to causes that matter.

Position Overview

The Community Foundation of Broward is seeking a Senior Director of Finance and Operations to lead the organization’s financial management policies, services and systems. Responsibilities will include financial accounting, budgeting, analysis, human resource functions, payroll and internal controls management. The Senior Director will directly supervise a staff accountant, manage an Audit Committee and assist the CFO/COO in providing effective and timely financial advice and analysis.

This position requires independent thinking as well as strong analytical skills and research capabilities. Non-profit financial and accounting experience is preferred. 

Link to Open Position: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/j8m13yiovd8gaw3ds6aec/Senior-Director-of-Finance-and-Operatons-24-revised-3-27-24.pdf?rlkey=07frviyi7dc2m9yqcg8w6by2v&dl=0

Salary range $100k – $125k.

To apply for positions available at the Community Foundation, please email your cover letter and resume to resumes@cfbroward.org.

Brookline

Assistant, Principal & Major Gifts, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

The Organization – Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute:

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

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

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

Position Overview

Assistant, Principal & Major Gifts

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Brookline, MA

Full Time 

The Assistant provides administrative support to two or more fundraisers on Principal and Major Gifts (PMG) which raises funds from individuals, families, and family foundations for priorities in research and care across Dana-Farber. This role includes data entry, drafting and managing correspondence, calendar, processing gifts, making travel arrangements, and appointments, and provides event support as appropriate, in addition to other administrative duties as assigned. The ability to multitask with a high degree of attention to detail is required. Responsible for assisting the entire Division with reaching financial goals.

The onboarding of this role will include a comprehensive training process which includes completion of online modules, shadowing colleagues, as well as hands-on learning experiences throughout the first calendar year in the role.

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

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

Application Requirements: 

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

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Data entry, attention to detail, and quality control are key to function. Calendar management. Meeting prep, note taking, and follow-up. Draft and proof correspondence and similar materials. Timely response to internal and external inquiries. Maintaining confidentiality and exercising good judgement with sensitive information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Reports to one Director, one Assistant Director, and one Senior Director II, Principal & Major Gifts III.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Associate degree and/or administrative training degree required. As this level position is often considered a “base” for someone pursuing a Philanthropy career, a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. 0-2 years of administrative experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Excellent written and verbal communications skills with a strong orientation to customer service and attention to detail. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a variety of projects and multitask in a fast-paced organization. Directed and self-starting attitude with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team and work with a variety of personalities. Strong computer skills.

Patient Contact:

No.

Working Conditions:

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

Some overtime or weekend work is required.

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

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

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

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

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

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

**All benefits subject to Institute changes

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

How To Apply

For more information and to apply, please visit:
https://careers.dana-farber.org/assistant-principal-major-gifts03

Washington, DC

Program Manager, Partnerships, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations

The Organization – Grantmakers for Effective Organizations

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) is a community of funders committed to transforming philanthropic culture and practice by connecting members to the resources and relationships needed to support thriving nonprofits and communities. We envision courageous grantmakers working in service of nonprofits and communities to create a just, connected and inclusive society where we can all thrive. With more than 6,000 grantmakers who belong to philanthropic organizations of all sizes and types across the globe, we work to lift up the grantmaking practices that matter most to nonprofits and that truly improve philanthropic practice. To learn more about how GEO is making faster progress possible, visit www.geofunders.org.

Position Overview

The Program Manager, Partnerships works as part of the program team to cultivate partnerships and deliver impactful GEO programming. The program manager is a strong project manager who values relationships, process and results as critical components of any project, keeps up with and incorporates new ideas from the field, is excited by the opportunity to connect with members, understand their questions/challenges and connect them to other members/partners/resources. They are skilled at facilitating and engaging groups of different sizes across different organizational roles and types. They bring a collaborative and learning mindset to the work and are committed to providing excellent support to the GEO community, members, and other stakeholders.

They are a committed relationship building, both with external stakeholders and partners as well as with GEO staff. As a key owner of specific projects, the program manager supports work with multiple stakeholders to strengthen and execute impactful offerings. The Program Manager reports to the Director of Programs (content delivery and PSO partnerships). This position involves up to 20% travel.

Classification

GEO recognizes a staff bargaining unit, 1199SEIU, affiliated with the United Healthcare Workers East. This position is included in GEO’s bargaining unit. Specific employment terms are subject to collective bargaining.

When working in this role you will:

• Work closely with Director of Programs (content delivery and PSO partnerships) to explore how community building and advancing racial equity work with partners can be integrated into new and existing programming.

• Develop and maintain programmatic partnerships with philanthropic serving organizations (PSOs) and other strategic partners.

• Develop and manage infrastructure for partnerships including communication with partners, partnership documents, internal cross-team coordination, and knowledge management.

• Research and analyze prospective partnerships that can advance GEO’s mission and strategic direction, considering elements such as audience, geography, cross-sector collaboration, and overall reach.

• Serve as a leader to use strategic partnership with PSOs and other partners to supplement our program offerings and work to build collective programs in the field.

• Serve as project manager for field presence engagements and co-created partner programming.

• As part of the peer learning team, develop, deliver and facilitate webinars, member calls, remote learning series, speaking engagements and workshops, including speaker identification and preparation, session design and content, logistics, meeting coordination and follow up.

• Collaborate with program manager, content delivery, to inform program development through a lens of partnerships and field presence.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in programming and partnership management, or a combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position. (6 years of relevant experience preferred)

• 3 years of experience working within a philanthropic serving organization or similar organization that convenes and educates funders and grantmaking professionals.

• Experience applying knowledge of philanthropic sector and racial equity strategies in the U.S. philanthropic sector to the development of educational programming and/or partnership management.

• Strong writing, editing, strategic thinking, project managing, and researching skills.

• Proven track record of successful task prioritization and execution, and deft management.

• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, external stakeholders, partners and vendors.

• Ability to think and problem-solve creatively and proactively.

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Strong communication, listening and interpersonal skills.

• High degree of personal integrity, ethics and demonstrated respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and willingness to live into GEO’s values and ways of being.

• Passion for GEO’s mission and vision to improve philanthropic culture and practice.

Compensation and Benefits
GEO offers a competitive salary ($78k-$97k). The starting salary is based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. To counter pay inequity and uphold internal parity, we use a nonnegotiable starting salary system, while benchmarking our pay to competitive markets.

GEO’s generous benefits package includes: 100 percent employer paid health/dental/vision insurance; three weeks of vacation; office closure for federal holidays as well as a one-week summer break, summer Fridays and the last two weeks of the year; twelve sick days, two personal days, one volunteer day; a seven percent employer retirement contribution; sabbaticals every three years of service; wellness benefits; telecommunications reimbursement; transportation benefits; a commitment to professional development and growth including annual funding for professional development; along with a Metro accessible office location in downtown D.C.

Location: DC-area strongly preferred.

Reasonable Accommodations
If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email hr@geofunders.org.

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations is an equal opportunity employer. GEO is committed to equal employment opportunities in recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, compensation and disciplinary action with regard to the terms and conditions of employment. GEO does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation or any other legally protected characteristic.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply on our jobs page at https://www.geofunders.org/about-us/jobs.  A resume and cover letter are required to be considered for this position.

In your cover letter, please address the following:

• Why are you a good fit for this position?

• What can you share about cultivating and managing partnerships with other organizations?

• What appeals to you about working at GEO?

We will accept applications until the position is filled.

Note:  Majority of the hiring process will be conducted virtually; however, with advance notice, candidates may be asked to participate in-person interviews.

Washington, DC

Program Development Manager, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations

The Organization – Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) is a community of funders committed to transforming philanthropic culture and practice by connecting members to the resources and relationships needed to support thriving nonprofits and communities. We envision courageous grantmakers working in service of nonprofits and communities to create a just, connected and inclusive society where we can all thrive. With more than 6,000 grantmakers who belong to philanthropic organizations of all sizes and types across the globe, we work to lift up the grantmaking practices that matter most to nonprofits and that truly improve philanthropic practice. To learn more about how GEO is making faster progress possible, visit www.geofunders.org.

Position Overview
The Program Development Manager is part of the program team, leading development and delivery of high-quality peer learning and programs related to GEO content. The program manager is a strong project manager who values relationships, process and results as critical components of any project, keeps up with and incorporates new ideas from the philanthropic sector, and is excited by the opportunity to create programming that supports grantmakers in implementing equitable and effective grantmaking practices and culture within their organizations. They are skilled at creating comprehensive curriculum and learning modules for adult learners that convert GEO content into actionable learning opportunities to be applied to the learners’ work in alignment with GEO’s mission, vision and strategic direction. The Program Manager is a skilled facilitator who is able to deliver engaging content, craft exercises and activities that allow participants to apply it to their work and engage participants in meaningful dialogue and reflection.

They are committed to relationship building, both with external stakeholders (such as GEO members, other grantmakers and partners) as well as GEO staff. As a key owner of specific projects, the program manager supports work with multiple stakeholders to strengthen and execute impactful offerings. This position reports to the Director of Programs. This position involves up to 10-15% travel.

Classification
GEO recognizes a staff bargaining unit, 1199SEIU, affiliated with the United Healthcare Workers East. This position is included in GEO’s bargaining unit. Specific employment terms are subject to collective bargaining.

When working in this role you will:
• Serve as lead project manager for content delivery engagements including, but not limited to, GEO content-driven peer learning such as workshops, conference sessions, remote learning series and other newly developed programming.
• Manage GEO content-based programs from design to delivery, including developing curriculum and facilitation plans based on GEO content resources and managing program launch logistics, speaker identification and preparation, session design, meeting coordination and follow up.
• Lead efforts to revise programming and curriculum to align with GEO’s strategic direction and center principles of intersectional racial equity into GEO content programming and facilitation practices.
• Collaborate with program manager of content development to coordinate development of programs and learning opportunities based on new GEO content as it is being developed.
• Develop multi-media learning tools such as on-demand learning methods based on GEO content.
• Onboard GEO staff into new curriculum and facilitation plans for GEO programming to support facilitation and delivery across programs.
• Use principles of adult education and peer learning to ensure rich content and creative learning experiences tailored for increased knowledge of and change to grantmaking practice.
• Serve as a presenter and facilitator to deliver content to GEO members and nonmembers at conferences, workshops, webinars and other events. In addition, attend select events on GEO’s behalf.
• Manage development of GEO-curated conference programming such as plenary or short talk sessions, from development of session concepts to speaker recruitment and planning calls.

Minimum Qualifications
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in program development and facilitation, or a combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties for this position. (8 years of relevant experience preferred)
• Proven content development and delivery experience, including creating actionable learning sessions or programs and facilitation plans for learning opportunities such as workshops, webinars, speaking engagements, and training seminars based on existing content.
• 3 years of experience working within a philanthropic serving organization or similar organization that convenes and educates funders and grantmaking professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to curate content, build curriculum, and create presentation/workshop materials that support adult learners.
• Experience creating and facilitating programming centered in racial equity with a strong understanding of intersectional racial equity.
• Skilled facilitator who brings their personal energy and enthusiasm into content delivery and facilitation.
• Proven project management experience, including attention to detail, ability to support multiple projects simultaneously on deadline, and navigate alignment to broader organization priorities and strategy.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills with a commitment to relationship building.
• Ability to build and strengthen relationships within the philanthropic sector.
• High degree of personal integrity, ethics and demonstrated respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and willingness to live into GEO’s values and ways of being.
• Passion for GEO’s mission and vision to improve philanthropic culture and practice.
Compensation and Benefits
GEO offers a competitive salary ($78k-$97k). The starting salary is based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. To counter pay inequity and uphold internal parity, we use a nonnegotiable starting salary system, while benchmarking our pay to competitive markets.

GEO’s generous benefits package includes: 100 percent employer paid health/dental/vision insurance; three weeks of vacation; office closure for federal holidays as well as a one-week summer break, summer Fridays and the last two weeks of the year; twelve sick days, two personal days, one volunteer day; a seven percent employer retirement contribution; sabbaticals every three years of service; wellness benefits; telecommunications reimbursement; transportation benefits; a commitment to professional development and growth including annual funding for professional development; along with a Metro accessible office location in downtown D.C.

Location: DC-area strongly preferred.

If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email hr@geofunders.org.

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations is an equal opportunity employer. GEO is committed to equal employment opportunities in recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, compensation and disciplinary action with regard to the terms and conditions of employment. GEO does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation or any other legally protected characteristic.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply on our jobs page at https://www.geofunders.org/about-us/jobs. A resume and cover letter are required to be considered for this position. In your cover letter, please address the following:
• Why are you a good fit for this position?
• Tell us about your experience developing programming or learning experiences based on specific content that supports learners to apply what they learn to their work.
• What appeals to you about working at GEO?

We will accept applications until the position is filled.

Note: Majority of the hiring process will be conducted virtually; however, with advance notice, candidates may be asked to participate in-person interviews.

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